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Orso

Orso

Italian Restaurant££££
Charing Cross, London
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Orso
6.2/10
34
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Mains 3Starters 2Aperitivi 2Sides 2Cocktails 2Pasta & Risotto 2Set & Theatre 5Weekend Lunch 5Children 10Dessert 2Beer & Sparkling 5Wine List 4Christmas Menu 6
The Food Served At Orso Is Based On The Traditional Italian Kitchen With A Real Focus On Creating A Lightness And Balance To The Dishes.
The Menu, Which Is Based On 4 Components- Antipasti, Pasta, Secondi (Mains) And Dessert, Evolves On A Daily And Seasonal Basis And Reflects The Best Of Italy And Our Creative Team In The Kitchen.
Shopper Special / Available 12-5pm Everyday
Grilled Rump Steak - Roast Rosemary & Garlic Potatoes, Rocket Salad
12.95
Main Courses​
Italian Sausages, Olive Oil Mash, Salsa Verde
12.95
Crispy Pork Belly, Hispi Cabbage, Rosemary Potatoes
15.95
Veal Chop, Lemon, Rosemary, Tenderstem Broccoli
21.50
Lemon And Rosemary Marinated Free Range Chicken, Spinach, Rosemary Roast Potatoes
15.95
Rump Steak, Roast Potatoes, Garlic Butter
15.95
Chicken Milanese, Caesar Salad
14.95
Calf’s Liver, Pancetta, Caramelised Onion, Aged Balsamic
17.95
Sea Bass, Sorrentino Sauce, Olive Oil Mash
16.95
Lamb Chop, Peas, Broad Beans, Asparagus, Mint
16.95
Pea & Mint Soup, Mascarpone Cream
5.50
Smoked Burrata, Aubergine, Rocket
7.50
Calamari Fritti
6.75
Antipasto-A Selection of Cured Meats
7.95
Orzo Caprese
7.50
White Crab, Avocado, Chilli, Lemon Dressing, Pane Carasau
9.95
Prawn Croquette, Passata Sauce
7.50
Chef Wilson's Vitellotonnato
8.95
Smoked Salmon, Cracked Black Pepper, Lemon
8.95
Mixed Leaf & Parmesan
5.50
Prosciutto, Rocket, Parmesan
8.95
Grilled Asparagus, Parmesan, Aged Balsamic
8.95
Fennel Focaccia
4.50
Sardinian Flat Bread, Rosemary, Sea Salt
3.95
Raw Seasonal Vegetables, Mascarpone, Lemon, Soft Herb Dip
5.95
Tomato, Black Olive, Garlic Bruschetta
3.95
Sicilian Olives
3.50
Zucchini Fritti
4.95
Orso Margherita Slice
4.50
Roast Rosemary Garlic Potatoes
3.50
Hispi Cabbage
3.50
Tenderstem Broccoli, Garlic, Chilli, Olive Oil
3.95
Olive Oil Mash
3.50
Elderflower Bellini Elderflower, Dash Stolichnaya, Prosecco
7.00
Mint and Lemon Julep Lemon Syrup, Mint, Prosecco
6.50
Classic Negroni-Campari, Gordon's, Martini Rosso
6.50
Futurista Negroni-Sloe Gin, Fino Sherry, Campari
8.00
Negronino Spritz a Mini Classic Topped with Soda
3.95
Cherry Bramble Gordon's, Maraschino Liqueur, Lime
7.00
Cosmopolitan Stolichnaya, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, Lime, Flamed Orange
7.50
The James Bond Cocktail Champagne, Stolichnayna, Orange Bitters Cane Sugar
10.50
The Orso Campari Pink Grapefruit and Prosecco
7.00
Orso Gimlet Gordon's, Elderflower Liqueur White Vermouth Lime
7.50
Sunset in Amalfi Vanilla Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Peach, Soda, Grenadine
7.50
Premium Gin Martini-Tanqueray, Sipsmith
10.00
Orso Martini Ginpilz Italian Gin, Zuze Italian Vermouth, Lemon Twist
9.50
Contratto Spritz Contratto, Prosseco, Orange Twist
5.95
Sour Cherry Sparkle Italian Sour Cherries, Cassis, Prosecco
8.00
Aged Negroni- (Aged in Oak Barrel)
6.95
White Spritz Negroni-Gordon's, Zuze, Prosecco
7.50
Americano Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Soda
6.50
Old Fashioned Marker's Mark, Orange Bitters, Orange Sugar
7.50
Dark and Stormy Myers Rum, Lime, Sugar Ginger Beer
7.50
Sours-Amaretto, Whiskey, Tequila, Gin, Rum
6.50
Oregano Bloody Mary the Classic with a Mediterranean Twist
6.50
Orso Old Fashioned Myers Rum, Chocolate Bitters Orange Twist
7.50
Olive Twist Dirty Martini-House Gordon's or Stolichnaya
8.00
Premium Vodka Martini-Grey Goose Ketel One
10.00
Pizza Diavolo Tomato, Red Onion, Chilli
9.50
Pizza Orso Spicy Sausage, Mozzarella
11.95
Ravioli, Spinach, Ricotta, Sage Butter
10.95
Risotto Primavera
10.95
Pizza Caprino Spinach Caramelised Onion, Walnuts
14.95
Linguine, Dorset Crab, Garlic, Chilli
15.95
Rigatoni, Arrabbiata, Basil
9.95
All day Monday & Sunday / 12-7pm & 10-12pm Tuesday-Saturday
2 courses 14.75
3 courses 17.50
Starters​
Zucchini Fritti
Sweet & Sour, Candied & Raw Beetroot, Red Chard, Spiced Nuts
Fior Di Fesa Prosciutto, Rocket, Parmesan (3.50 Supplement)
Pea Soup, Mascarpone & Parsley Oil
Tuna, Cannellini, Red Onion & Green Bean Salad
Mains​
Pasta a La Norma: Rigatoni, Roast Aubergine, Tomato, Basil, Ricotta Salata
Pizza Margherita: Thin Crust & Buffalo Mozzarella
Rump Steak Grilliata, Zucchini Fritti, Salsa Verde
Pollo Al Limone, Olive Oil Mash, Fagiolini Verde
Salmone Freddo, Soft Herb Mayo, Warm New Potatoes
Puddings​
Chocolate & Espresso Tart, Mascarpone
Spiced Pineapple Carpaccio, Blood Orange Sorbet
Lemon Cake, Sweet Cheese & Honey
Peppered Pecorino Cheese, Honey & Pane Carasau
Weekend set lunch-perfect for sharing two courses 14.75 three courses 17.50 Saturday & Sunday / 12pm-4pm
Add a glass of wine from our all Italian wine list from 4.00
Add a 50 ml glass of zibbibo dessert wine 3.00
A discretionary optional service charge of 12.5% will be added to your bill
Starters​
Antipasto Misto
Confit Tomatoes
Proscuitto, Salami Finocchiona, Artichoke Hearts, Mozzarella Di Bufala
Mains​
Your choice of
Slow Roast Crispy Pork, Apple Sauce Lemon & Rosemary Roasted Chicken Market Fish of the Day
Served with buttered kale & olive oil mash
Puddings​
Tiramisu
Taleggio Cheese & Pane Carasau
Salted Caramel Gelato
Bambino (2-5 Year Olds)​
12pm-7pm- 5.50 pick one drink, one main & one pudding from the menu below
Bambino (2-5 Year Olds)​: Drinks
Apple Juice
Milk
Orange Juice
Bambino (2-5 Year Olds)​: Mains
Maccheroncini, Pomodoro Sauce
Seasonal Vegetable Pot
Ask your waiter about today's selection
Maccheroncini, Ragu & Parmesan
Bambino (2-5 Year Olds)​: Puddings
Ice Cream Selection
5-11 Year Olds​
12Pm-7Pm
5-11 Year Olds​: Drinks
Selection of juices & sodas available
Shirley Temple
3.50
Cherry Bomb
3.50
Peach Melba
3.50
5-11 Year Olds​: Starters
Zucchine Fritte
3.50
Crispy Calamari
3.50
5-11 Year Olds​: Mains
Maccheroncini & Homemade Pomodoro Sauce
5.50
Breaded Chicken, Roast Potatoes
6.50
Linguine Bolognese
5.50
Pizza Margherita
6.50
Choose 2 toppings salami, mushroom or ham
5-11 Year Olds​: Puddings
Ice Cream Selection
1.50
Chocolate Salami
2.50
Vanilla Gelato, Espresso Biscotti
3.95
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Mascarpone
5.95
Pannacotta, Salted Caramel, Brittle
5.95
Opera Gelato (To Share)
7.95
Pecorino Fiore & Fig Panforte
6.95
Roasted Plums, Sour Cherry Sorbet
4.95
Lemon Cake, Sweet Cheese & Honey
5.95
Italian Regional Cheese Plate
8.95
Tiramisu
6.50
Our wines are sourced with a great deal of care and attention. As with the food, we seek out classic favourites and regional gems. All our wines are Italian, and we consider each to be a prime example of its type, and each to offer great value for its price.
We also have a passion for making the highest quality drinks and cocktails; using the best ingredients and sourcing the finest spirits which are reflected in our seasonally changing cocktail and bar menu.
There is also an extensive range of Grappa and Digestifs that we are proud of, allowing you to finish off your meal in true Italian style!
Beer​
Peroni
4.25
Moretti
4.25
Sparkling Water​
San Pelegrino
2.00 - 3.50
Panna
2.00 - 3.50
Champagne & Sparkling​
NV Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry DOC, Canellino, Veneto
6.00 - 29.50
NV Cuvee Speciale Brut, De Malherbe, Champagne, France
9.00 - 45.00
NV Raboso Spumante Rosato, Azzillo, Veneto
36.50
NV Brut Réserve, Charles Heidsieck, Champagne, France
70.00
Red Wine​
Orso Cantine Selection, Frappato, Sicilia (1L Carafe)
7.50 - 25.00
Valpolicella, Allegrini, Veneto
12.00 - 33.00
Montepulciano D`Abruzzo, 'Frentano', Cantine Frentana, Abruzzo
26.00
Appasimento, Edizione Oro, Veneto
11.00 - 32.00
Barolo"Serralunga Enrico Rivetto, Piemonte
69.50
Primitivo, Vigneti Del Salento, I Muri, Puglia
10.50 - 29.00
2014'Il Passo'nerello Mascalese Nero D'avola, Vigneti Zabu, Sicilia
15.00 - 42.00
Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano, Tenuta Valdipiatta, Tuscany
64.50
Syrah ‘Case Via' Fontodi Tuscany
79.50
La Poja, Allegrini, Veneto
110.00
Salice Salentino Riserva, Rione Dei Dogi, Puglia
9.50 - 24.50
Barbera D'asti Superiore, Tenuta Neirano, Piemonte
9.50 - 26.50
Chianti, Da Vinci, Cantine Leonardo, Tuscany
10.50 - 29.50
Barbera E Cabernet, ‘Sususu' Piemonte
38.00
Nero D'avola Shiraz, IL Paradosso, Sicilia
23.50
Rosso Di Montepuciano, Cantina Crociani, Toscana
13.00 - 36.50
Chianti Classico Fontodi Toscana
57.00
Amarone, Corte Giara, Allegrini, Veneto
66.00
Brunello Di Montalcino, Poggio San Polo, Tuscany
90.00
White Wine​
Malvasia, Allegri, Puglia (1L Carafe)
7.95 - 19.95
`La Bella` Trebbiano D`Abruzzo, Gran Sasso, Abruzzo
25.50
Gavi'cortese', Tenuta Neirano, Piedmont
29.95
Orso Cantine Selection, Grillo, Sicilia (1L Carafe)
7.50 - 25.00
2015Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Corte Giara, Veneto
32.50
Lance Grillo, Paulini, Sicilia
27.50
Pecorino, Civitas Lunaria, Abruzzo
39.00
Gavi Di Gavi Lugarara, Piemonte
16.00 - 45.00
Pinot Bianco, Garganega La Cavea Veneto
8.00 - 23.50
Pinot Grigio, Paolini, Sicilia
10.50 - 27.50
Soave Pieropan, Leonildo Pieropan, Veneto
37.50
2014'C'chardonnay Alpha Zeta, Veneto
9.50 - 26.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kaltern Caldaro, Ato Adige
12.50 - 34.00
Greco Fiano, Pipoli, Basilicata
12.00 - 33.00
Verdicchio Classico Superiore, Bucci, Marche
42.50
Rose Wines​
Nero D'avola Rosato, IL Paradosso, Sicily
14.95 - 19.95
Pinot Grigio'ramato', IL Barco, Veneto
9.50 - 26.50
Apertivi​
Elderflower Bellini
7.00
Moretti Beer
4.25
Aged Negroni
6.95
Christmas Set Menu​
Three courses 29.95
Christmas Set Menu​: Starters
Fresh Sicilian Burrata, Shaved Fennel Salad & Orange Zest
Proscuitto & Sliced Pears
Creamy Parsnip Soup & Truffle Oil
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio & Lemon Oil
Christmas Set Menu​: Mains
Roast Turkey & Italian Sausage Stuffing
Garlic & rosemary roast potatoes, honey roast carrots & parsnips Brussels sprouts with pancetta
Lemon & Ricotta Ravioli
Sage brown butter, wilted greens
28 Day Aged Sirloin Steak
Caponata & zucchini fries
Slow Roast Crispy Pork Belly
Garlic & rosemary roast potatoes, braised red cabbage & apple
Polenta Crusted Cod
Cannellini​ bean, tomato, prawn & fennel stew
Christmas Set Menu​: Puddings
Cannoli
With candied fruit ricotta & chocolate pieces
Chocolate Espresso Tart, Mascarpone
Christmas Pudding
Vanilla sauce
Gorgonzola Dolce
Red wine syrup, walnuts & artisan crackers

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Orso
27 Wellington Street
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Greater London
WC2E 7DB
United Kingdom
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A former orchid warehouse in Covent Garden, offering authentic Italian Food,Orso is open for lunch, pre-theatre meals, dinner and late suppers.
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