Orso

3 Reviews on “Orso”

• Eat NTweet

  What we went for: Team DinnerWhat i ordered: pear, walnut and cranberry salad, sirloin steak and a glass of redPrice: gbp 18Verdict: a great salad and a mediocre steak and really just an average wine. Would I return again?Hmmm

  April 12, 2017, 2:22 am

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• Maria

  I booked this venue for my birthday I had a few people coming so unfortunately we had to choose from a 30 per head set menue. The choices were limited not a good start. It took almost an hour to order drinks and get them served.. The service was sloopy and took ages to get served. The starters was a mixed antipasti it wasn’t all that served with bread you could build a house on. For mains I got the sea bass it was disappointing as the fish was thin and not much of it & my table also got the lemon & herb chicken that also had no taest to it at all and the portion sizes were of a child’s dish. Desert the chocolate cake was nice and for the other who ordered the sorbet ice cream got 1 very small scoop yet again of a child portion if not less. I was embarrassed that I booked here and would not be in any rush to come back. What I & my party got food wise was worth 15/20 per head nothing more.

  July 4, 2016, 7:32 pm

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• HerFavFood

  One of the best places to find a variety of food in London is Covent Garden. Awash with restaurants and deals, it is hard to decide where to eat in Theatreland and the surrounding areas. Orso is a fully established restaurant and has been welcoming customers into its 1950s Milanese style basement restaurant for 30 years this year. Formerly an orchid warehouse, the soft lighting, white tablecloths and relaxed but sophisticated atmosphere is a welcome haven from the madness of Covent Garden.Would I Want Seconds?To start, I opted for the seasonal soup which was cauliflower on the day we visited. It was very thick in consistency (which I am not opposed to), was seasoned well and was filling. My vegetarian companion had a salad consisting of spinach, chicory, apple, fennel, spiced nuts and gorgonzola. He was pleasantly surprised by how well the different flavours complemented one another as it was an option he would not have normally chosen.The main course was the piece de resistance of the meal for both of us. I chose the spinach and ricotta cannelloni with a parmesan crust and it was delicious. Crisp on top with a rich tomato sauce, it was definitely the best part of the meal. My dining companion ordered asparagus and ricotta ravioli with mascarpone, lemon zest, petit pois and mint. The dish was light, flavoursome and you could taste every element included in the ingredients. Our dishes were the antithesis of one another, with my flavours being rich and strong and my partners creamy and light, and we both very much enjoyed them.For dessert, I swayed from my normal chocolate addiction and tried the ricotta cheesecake with mixed berry compote and hazelnut crunch. The cheese mixture itself was just as I desired but the dish was more of a deconstructed cheesecake and I missed the crunchy biscuit base that I am used to. My companion went for the mocha affogato and was pleased with the quality of the coffee and the overall taste.Could I Afford Seconds?The prices at Orso are varied with starters ranging from 5 to 11 and mains stretching from 11 to 26. The pre-theatre set menu offers 3 courses for 19.50 which is great value for money.However, there is only one vegetarian option on this menu so if you do visit Orso I would advise you also take into consideration the a la carte menu when choosing your meal.Overall?In conclusion, we enjoyed our meal at Orso as it was clear that the quality of the cooking was very good and the ambience in the restaurant was relaxed and not too formal.I felt that the options for vegetarians could be slightly more varied however the food that was available was tasty and satisfying. If you are with friends and looking for a good Italian before the theatre then I would definitely recommend Orso as an option. herfavfood.com

  September 29, 2015, 8:58 pm

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