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

Orso Pub & Grill

4.0
4
52 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 5 times today

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
    (902) 406-2001
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive Chef
    Dustin Corbin

Offers

  • $9.75 Doubles !

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.,Thu - Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
    Double the Fun, double the flavour! join us at Orso Pub & Grill and enjoy our unbeatable $9.75 doubles deal !

    $9.75 Doubles ! photo

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nova Scotia

    Child-Friendly

  • Nova Scotia

    Lively

52 Reviews
  1. MizO

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice spot, good pub food, close to Scotiabank centre

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  2. RegM

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Orso for a meal prior to a sporting event next door at the Scotia Bank Center . It was extremely busy , our server whom was very nice explained they were short staff as is normal these days . So service was not a 100% as normal coupled with a packed restaurant . Overall things were good , food and service

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  3. RottenRon

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Found the place very noisy. Some insulation/drop down sound barrier might lessen the sound. My cheese bites and wings were overdone, but both salads were great.

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  4. TomB

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and even though it was a busy night due to a function at the Scotiabank Centre the service was fast and friendly

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  5. EleanorO

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service ! Our first visit but will definitely return

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great location and food/service was what one expect when attending an event at the scotia bank centre- location sold us and I would return again for the same purpose. Solid spot for a meal before a show/game.

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  7. AmyC

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was slow. Food was just ok. Online reservation system, was awesome!

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  8. MarlR

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Not great and would not return. We ordered a chicken club to share and the bacon was entirely stringy fat.

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  9. GarlandaJ

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our visit. Service was wonderful and quick. It was busy but we didn't wait long for food or drinks.

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  10. MeegsMcMuffin

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Ate at Orso for the first time last night and was disappointed by the food. I had a dry burger (although flavour was good) and my friend had to return her mussels to the kitchen because she ate a bad one that turned her stomach. The seafood chowder was also lackluster and looked more like a thick corn chowder consistency. Overpriced menu, in my opinion. Service was great though and they didn't charge us for the mussels, which was appreciated.

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  11. CheryleR

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The hamburgers were very dry, when asked for guacamole they did not have it as a side for quesadillas or nachos and the chicken club had bread that appeared to be stale.3 of our guests had fish as well and although the pieces were a good size the ends were very hard. The meal wasn’t very warm either. All I. All disappointing. We had not been there for a while and it was much better the last visit but its location was convenient. Probably wouldn’t go back.

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  12. Nathan

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, friendly servers. Fish & Chips wasn’t the best item on the menu.

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  13. JessicaB

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Abi is a wonderful server who was incredible prompt and friendly. While the food was delicious, the decor inviting, and a lively atmosphere, Abi really tied everything together to make us want to return sooner than later!

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  14. Nathan

    Atlantic Canada

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Meal was good. Wanted mashed potatoes but none available, strange for a restaurant. Overall decent experience.

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  15. Pedro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very loud. Just the building design affecting the normal noise level of customers. The music, that was low. NP Hard to converse. Food was barely ok and over priced for serving sizes. Not the servers fault.

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  16. BrendaE

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food, good prices ... close to the Scotiabank Centre. We did find though the noise level was very bad. We could hardly hear ourselves talk .. like we were screaming at each other. Way too loud.

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  17. AdelineM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Busy spot! Great location for concert goers! Excellent service!

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  18. heather40

    Atlantic Canada

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The perfect place to go before a concert. Our young man server was so awesome! We all had great food. I had the mushroom burger (the bun to filling ratio is off, need a smaller bun) but, delicious and the lemon garlic potatoes, yum and too. Will continue make this a pre-concert dining experience. It’s our 3rd time and always enjoy.

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  19. CindyM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food served was delivered one hour after ordering, super busy and loud due to the performance at Scotiabank Centre.

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  20. sueroc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time there. We had a wonderful meal. The wait staff were very kind. Would definitely recommend.

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  21. MichelleM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just OK and was overpriced. Fries had little flavor and there are not many of them. The restaurant is in a nice location, and the ambiance is great. But they should look to reducing the menu and focusing on improving what they have.

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  22. AmberW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was shocked at how good the food was. We went around 5pm on a Saturday so we expected it to be very busy but it was not. The food quality was awesome and I’m glad we tried something new. Will definitely go back again.

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  23. ChristineM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Received our order quickly and our server was attentive

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  24. DrCJ

    Atlantic Canada

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A nice dinner and very good service. Dip for sweet potato fries very hot (spicy) to the point we could not eat it. Prices have gone up over the year I noticed.

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  25. Halifax1234567

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food took over an hour to arrive (which was fine, it was busy on a Friday) but the hostess and the waiter we met were very friendly! The food was way over done (had fish) to the point it was chewy and hard to cut into and the fish and fries were cold. We didn’t have time to order something else to eat so we grabbed the bill as soon as our food arrived and left as quick as possible.

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  26. Berni

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone was happy with their meals. No one left hungry.

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  27. Kate

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and staff here are top notch! Love this spot

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  28. TheresaH

    Unspecified

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant! Great service! Excellent burger!

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  29. KristaV

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It would be nice to be given a ketchup in a similar container that you do sour cream rather than in individual packets. I also found the lemon garlic potatoes to be almost too much garlic and didn't taste of lemon at all. I love garlic but found the potatoes hard to eat.

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  30. Firsttimer

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered burgers and they were over cooked and extremely hard. Not enjoyable.

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  31. MoeT

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have had the best experience ever, the service was fast and excellent and the food was delicious. We will be back.

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  32. JulianA

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a great pub, The food and service were excellent.

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  33. JamesH

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Pub in Halifax, their Guacamole stuffed Onion Rings melt in your mouth. Their service was excellent as well.

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  34. MDdim

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was really dry and a small portion compared to the price

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  35. SeanS

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best pub in Halifax. Great view of the Citadel Hill.

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  36. LauraS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was okay it was clean nice atmosphere. waitress was great

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  37. JW7777

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was underwhelming. My pizza seemed to have a frozen crust and base. Definitely not made in-house.

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  38. TaylorA

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Charged me $5 to upgrade my fries to Caesar salad… and it was the worst Caesar salad I’ve ever had. Also, one of the guys in our group is not a drinker and the waiter kept pushing alcohol sales on him and it was really uncomfortable. We also waited a long time for everything

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  39. AliciaN

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    one of the greatest spots I have ever visited. The food was to die for, so delicious and the service was excellent.

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  40. ChristinaR

    Atlantic Canada

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot in Halifax, Great food and atmosphere. Love this place.

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FAQs

Orso Pub & Grill is rated 4 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Orso Pub & Grill

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

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Executive Chef
    Dustin Corbin
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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