Orso Kitchen & Bar

Amazing dining experience with a touch of Middle Eastern cuisine. The staff are very friendly and the space is welcoming. Highly recommend trying their house stone baked bread that resembles flat bread. Warm out of the oven, it melts in your mouth. The hummus was also amazing and one of the best we've ever had with real good olive oil on top. The chicken was the best we've ever had, tender, refreshing with the touch of lemon sauce and perfectly matching the crispy layered potato cake and the roasted pumpkin. Overall, an amazing combination. Regarding desserts, if you don't have a sweet tooth, I wouldn't recommend the white chocolate dessert. Instead, I would go for the Middle Eastern milk pudding, very mild, comforting to digest with rhubarb and hibiscus compote that gives it an acid but perfectly balanced touch. Perfectly light to digest the meal. All ingredients are locally sourced. We'll definitely go back whenever we're next in Cork.

Amazing food, 10/10! Everything was well-prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The place is small but very cozy — everything is new, clean, and well-organized. Service was also great, with friendly and attentive staff. Waiting time was totally fine, nothing excessive. Highly recommend! Definitely worth a visit.

Three of us popped in on a Tuesday evening. Our first experience. I have to say 5 stars is a perfect score for this wonderful eatery. As a vegetarian and meet eating group all needs were catered for. And may I say as the veggie of the group well done Orso. Delicious food. We sat at the bar as all the tables were occupied. Our lovely bar keep served flavoursome cocktails with aplomb. We will definitely make a return visit next time we are in Cork.

Great food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Really enjoyable evening

Had one of the best meals of 2024 in Orso last week. Absolutely stunning food, including top class plant-based dishes that would leave you wanting second helpings. Staff were efficient, friendly and so attentive. We were lucky to get the two seats at the counter inside the window vs opposite the door which could be a little chilly of a winter’s evening. Genuinely can’t wait to go back.

The food was delicious and well presented. The muscles were soooo good! Location is in the middle of the action in Cork.

Simply lovely in every way! We had vegetarian food and enjoyed everything. Really great cauliflower dish, cannellini was amazing, and the eggplant dish was amazing! Service was fantastic and the ambience is great not too loud, cozy, and just lovely overall.

Best restaurant in Cork. Small but perfectly formed menu, attentive and super friendly service, delicious cocktails and imaginative food at reasonable prices. So good, we went twice in a week. Book in advance!