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delicious Grub, Toasty Brews  - Orso Pub & Grill, Halifax, NS

Orso Pub & Grill

4.2
4.2
150 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Nestled at the base of the historic Citadel hill in Halifax, Nova Scotia, lies Orso Pub & Grill, a charming and vibrant dining destination that captures the essence of Canadian hospitality. Boasting a warm and inviting atmosphere, this establishment has become a favourite among locals and tourists alike, thanks to it'd delectable menu, excellent service, and breathtaking views of the iconic Citadel hill. while Orso offers a wide range of mouthwatering dishes, one standout creation that has captured the hearts and taste buds of patrons is their legendary Guacamole stuffed Onion Ring.
the pub's commitment to contemporary aesthetics and its strategic positioning allow patrons to enjoy the natural beauty of the historic landmark while savoring a delicious meal or indulging in a refreshing beverage.

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What 150 people are saying

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Nova Scotia

    Lively

Review summary

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Orso Pub & Grill stands out with a "great atmosphere" and "phenomenal food", making it a hit for both regular outings and pre-event meals at the Scotiabank Centre. Guests appreciate its "friendly staff" and "excellent service", while the location offers a "beautiful view of Citadel Hill".

150 Reviews
  1. Eloise

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spot to eat before any event at Scotia centre. Loved the food

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  2. Lynda

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, clean modern surroundings . We enjoyed the wings and nachos with chicken……a little more cheese on the nachos would be better. Overall a great place to go before going to an event at ScotiaBank Center.

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  3. Linda VIP

    Atlantic Canada4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food ! Orso never disappoints!

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  4. sean

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a large enough group that the gratuity was automatically added to our bill and I felt that our server felt she had already been guaranteed her tip so didn’t put in any great effort. She was friendly enough, but not super attentive. They ran out of pizza dough, food was over cooked, half of my mussels were empty and quite a few that were intact, tasted skunky. It was busy when we arrived but bar emptied out almost completely within a half hour of our reservation, so felt that the quality of the food couldn’t be blamed on it being busy. We had intended to stay and have more drinks at the bar (we were celebrating a birthday) but felt we were expected to leave right after we finished eating. Likely the first and last time we will eat here.

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  5. Adam

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here and really enjoyed the quality and quantity of my meal. Clubhouse and fries!

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  6. Jessica

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice atmosphere and a lot of options on the menu. We have been twice, fordt time we order a sub par steak sandwich, zero peppers or onions, very bland. Also.order a burger that was very average. Second time we went we order beer nachos.. Pretty sure it was a hamburger patty, cut into perfect squares, fried up and put on top of the nachos. Tasted fine, but odd. Order a marg pizza, it came with only tomato and mozza and very under cooked. And then we wanted to order dessert and more drinks but the service was too slow, we ended up having to pass. Tried twice, not going again.

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  7. Rick

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Just left Orso on Brunswick St. Halifax for a valentines dinner with another couple. Service was top notch and we tipped accordingly. I had the Caesar salad and Calabrese pizza. I would give the salad a 7.5 and the pizza a 9/10. Others had pasta dishes. All very delicious and flavoufull, especially the pasta with mushrooms and gargonzola. The guacamole onion rings were just ok. Service was fast and not a detail to be missed. We were very impressed and will be back

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  8. Lori

    Detroit1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    They charged for salsa and sour cream with a nacho order. I’ve never seen this before unless noted as such…

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  9. Nicholas

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were warmly greeted after a few minutes and showed to the table. Our server was friendly and attentive but new and did not know a lot about many of the dishes The food was pretty okay. We enjoyed the guacamole-onion-rings, my friend's fish and chips were good, my calamari was so-so. They serve Garrison beer which we both like but we were disappointed that they didn't have much else in the way of local craft beer. The drink prices on the cardboard stand on the table are higher than what is shown in the menu. I pointed this out to the server but we were still charged the higher prices. The music was suited to a dance-bar but not to a pub. We did not have to wait long for our food (which was hot) and the beer (which. was cold). If invited to go back I would, but I probably wouldn't choose it If it were up to me.

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  10. Tracy

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We reserved a table, it was the evening of a big hockey game. We have done this before with great success. Service was extremely slow. Our table of 4 was seated at 5:15. Drinks did not arrive until 6. We told our server we had tickets to the 7pm game. Food arrived at 615, 3 of 4 meals. The 4th arrived 5 min later. Ordered quesidillas. They were barely filled, dry and tasteless. Our friend ordered a grilled chicken burger. Chicken was dry and tasteless. I asked for a second beer at 615. It arrived at 630 as we asked for the bills. Overall a disappointing experience.

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Orso Pub & Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 150 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Orso Pub & Grill

Orso Pub & Grill, 1859 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2G8

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  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dustin Corbin
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