An old school, glamourous Italian trattoria, Orso is a classic restaurant in the heart of theatreland and a magnet for dining couples

 

A long running favourite restaurant of the stars of the stage, Orso is a fantastic Italian restaurant in London’s Covent Garden offering a glamourous romantic dining experience of another era. Opened back in 1985, Orso has long been frequented by theatrelands A list stars wit its classic trattoria style that looks like it has stepped straight out of the 1950’s. A classical Italian dining room sits at the bottom of the elegant stairway, with tables immaculately dressed in crisp white table linens and black and white photos of the stage and screen adorning pale terracotta coloured walls. The menu features sophisticated and authentic Italian cuisine with dishes such as roast veal with tuna sauce and capers or steamed mussels with garlic, parsley, hit pepper and tomato getting things off to a great start followed by mains like venison steaks with cranberries and roast potatoes or linguine with tiger prawns, garlic, tomato, parsley and white wine. An all Italian wine list matches such high quality food perfectly. Orso adds a touch of old school Italian romance to dining in Covent Garden, where you may just catch a glimpse of your favourite film or theatre star at the same time.

 

 

Opening times

 

Mon-Sun 12pm-12am

 

Restaurant features

 

Business Dining • Post Theatre • Pre Theatre • Wine List

 

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