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Orso Pub & Grill

4.2
4.2
155 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
American
Orso Pub & Grill, 1859 Brunswick Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2G8

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Gluten-free-friendly
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dustin Corbin

What 155 people are saying

Orso Pub & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nova Scotia

    Gluten-free-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Orso Pub & Grill shines as a prime spot before events at Scotiabank Centre, boasting an "amazing location" and "spectacular service." The menu offers a variety of options, with highlights including nachos, wings, and Calabrese pizza. While some dishes received mixed reviews, the atmosphere and service often impress guests.
155 Reviews
  1. Joe

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They just got swamped by the hockey pre game crowd so they were in clean up mode. The food came quick, service was low because of the big cleanup. The food was bar grade, frozen wings and pizza I think. Nothing I had was hand made… I think. I’ve eaten out way too much and I think I know good food. This wasn’t good bar food… yikes. Pizza, wings and beer is what we had. Joe from NS

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  2. Deanna

    Atlantic Canada3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Spectacular service. This is the perfect spot to go if you have an event at Scotiabank Arena.

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  3. Ashley

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was awful and it took 20 mins to even get water

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Chicken in the quesadilla was hard and dry. The rice was burnt.

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  5. Heather

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Beef sandwich bread too soggy to eat Chicken nuggets burnt Glutton free burger was pure mush Wrong order brought Waitress too busy to care

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  6. Eloise

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    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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  7. Lynda

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    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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  8. Linda VIP

    Atlantic Canada4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

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

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  9. sean

    Atlantic Canada2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  10. Adam

    Atlantic Canada1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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Orso Pub & Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 155 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Canada
  3. Atlantic Canada
  4. Nova Scotia
  5. Halifax

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Orso Pub & Grill

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Halifax
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dustin Corbin
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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