EVENTS
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day Lunch
Bookings now open for Mother’s Day dining.
Treat Mum to a memorable Mother's Day with our four-course Chef's menu, designed for sharing. For the little ones, a special Children's menu is available upon request.
Snacks and Starters
Cavolo Nero, fried potato, red onion and manchego tortilla
Smoky Bay Oysters with fennel and yuzu mignonette
Pinsa, smoked beetroot, buffalo curd, hazelnut and hot honey
Entrée
Wagyu carpaccio, persimmon, crispy leek, ginger and horseradish cream
Creamed baccala, celeriac, fennel and crisps
Mains
Butcher’s cut steak, house condiments
Baby cosberg, buttermilk dressing, fine herbs
Rosemary fried potatoes
Dessert
Mother’s Day Mess
$120 per person
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve
100 Layer Lasagna
We are celebrating the new year with the year’s favourite: 100 Layer Lasagna
$160 per person Chef three-course menu
Menu created by our Head Chef Joel Tisato
Tiger prawn potato crisp, marie rose sauce, pickled cucumber, salmon roe,
Abrolhos Islands Scallop crudo, green apple, shiso, charred cucumber gazpacho
Josper roasted heirloom tomatoes and peppers, lardo, smoked pecorino cream, flatbread
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‘100 layer lasagne’, truffled bechamel
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Butchers cut Wagyu steak, house accompaniments
Baby cosberg, buttermilk dressing, fine herbs
Rosemary fried potatoes
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Assorted petit fours
Join us early to kick off your night between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm
or book later from 8:30 pm to party on at ORSO.
MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON 2023
Join us at ORSO for our Melbourne Cup Luncheon.
Indulge in our four-course shared chef’s selection menu priced at $120 per person while enjoying the excitement of the race on our large screens.
An elegant door prize awaits the most impeccably dressed guest, so be sure to gussy up.
We are looking forward to the pleasure of hosting you on this great day!
MENU
SNACK COURSE
Smoky Bay oysters, melon de sapo, fennel, white balsamic
SMALL COURSE
Whipped baccala + white anchovy, smoked mussels, flat bread
Josper grilled heirloom peppers + tomatoes, smoked pecorino cream, broad beans
MIDDLE COURSE
‘100-layer lasagne’, truffled bechamel
MAIN COURSE
Butchers cut Wagyu steak, house accompaniments
Smashed cucumber, spring greens, black garlic
Baby cosberg, buttermilk dressing, fine herbs
DESSERT COURSE
“Strawberry Mess”
Mascarpone yoghurt cream, balsamic caramel, strawberry, almond, scorched meringue
Lost Phoenix Spirits Lunch
October 22nd
12:00 pm
$160 per person Chef’s four-course shared menu
Paired with Lost Phoenix Spirits
ORSO Courtyard
Hosted by André Ursini alongside ORSO Head Chef Joel Tisato
Prepare for a theatrical exploration of taste and technique with a range of gin, vodka and the innovative world of fat-washed whisky.
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Smoky Bay oysters, Lost Phoenix Australian Dry Gin, lemon myrtle, finger lime
Kingfish carpaccio, aqua pazza, green tomato, celery, roasted pepperoncino
Lost Phoenix Australian Dry Gin, lemon verbena spritz
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Poached squid, preserved lemon, borlotti, raisins, beetroot, barley
Smashed cucumber, melon de sapo, Lost Phoenix Gin + rosemary dressing, Jamon, dill oil
Lost Phoenix Foraged Berry Gin, strawberry Campari, fizz
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Rotisserie chicken, apple, herb + pancetta stuffing, Lost Phoenix Peated Pancetta Whisky + maple glaze
Patate in tecia alla Mari
Ginger braised greens
Baby cos lettuce, green pea, buttermilk + wasabi
Lost Phoenix Barrel Aged Apple Gin, green apple + ginger shrub
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Palate cleanser - 2-sip Lost Phoenix Coffee Vodka, dry vermouth, orange
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Dark chocolate ganache tart, smoked pancetta salt, dulce de leche
Lost Phoenix Peated Pancetta Whisky, Amaro China Boliva, chocolate bitters
Other beverages will be available for purchase on the day, not that you’ll need it as the pairing will be amazing.
FATHER'S DAY 2023
Spoil Dad and the whole family at ORSO
September 3rd
Lunch
$95 per person
Join us for a crafted Chef’s Shared Menu for Father’s Day.
Children’s menu available, $30 per child.
Small Plates
Crostoli, whipped peas and ricotta, zucchini, wild watercress, meyer lemon, hazelnut
Mortadella croquette, manchego, pear mostarda
Wagyu carpaccio, giardiniera relish, roast garlic and chilli, potato crisps
Middle Course
Grilled squid, black nduja, smoked heirloom tomato, white polenta
Salt baked celeriac, freekeh, butter bean, cavolo nero
Main Course
Butchers cut steak, caramelised onion and miso butter
Wagyu beef fat potatoes, charred spring onion, whey beurre blanc
Baby cosberg, cos emulsion, soft herbs
Assorted Petit Four
Dark Chocolate and Almond Fudge
Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts
Cut Hill x ORSO Winter Whisky Lunch
Cut Hill x ORSO Winter Whisky Lunch
Sunday, August 13th
$160 per person
A unique dining experience in collaboration with Cut Hill Distillery from Hindmarsh Valley, makers of grain-based, double-distilled whiskies who craft with a deep sense of passion and commitment to quality.
Our talented ORSO chefs have curated a three-course menu that perfectly complements the rich notes and complex character of Cut Hill's exceptional whiskies.
The team from Cut Hill Distillery will guide you through an expertly crafted line-up.
Menu:
Canapés
Smoky Bay oyster + Lost Phoenix Barrel Aged Apple Gin granita
Ocean trout cured in Lost Phoenix Foraged Berry Gin + red cabbage remoulade, garden flower crisp
Lost Phoenix Barrel Aged Apple Gin
Entrée
‘Scotch Egg??’
Cut Hill Distillery Private Barrel Series Wine Cask Whisky
Main Course
Wagyu beef shin + wilted bitter greens, smoked bone marrow Bordelaise,
black garlic horseradish mushroom
Cut Hill Distillery Private Barrel Series Fortified Cask Whisky
Sides
Crispy potatoes, porcini + rosemary salt
Baby cosberg salad, buttermilk dressing, fine herbs
Cheese
Cashel Blue + Section 28 Mont Priscilla, spiced orange, crackers, muscatels
Cut Hill Distillery Keystone Release ‘Past Port’ Ex-Tawny Cask Whisky
Petit Four
Smoked chocolate ganache, salted caramel + hazelnut praline tart
Cut Hill Distillery b186 Motorsport Homage Release Dual-vatted Muscat Cask Whisky
Other beverages will be available for purchase on the day.
Mother's Day Shared Lunch
Make this Mother's Day something special, and spoil your mum at ORSO for a relaxing family lunch.
$110 per person Chef's menu
Four-course shared
Tomato + caramelised onion tart, gorgonzola cream, honey
Leek crema fritta, pickled shallots, bomba Calabrese, truffle pecorino
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Kingfish crudo, pink grapefruit + orange dressing, green chilli verde, fennel oil
Burrata, Piel de Sapo melon, rosemary + gin syrup, San Danielle prosciutto, basil
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Darling Downs sirloin, braised greens, Cafe di Paris butter, jus
Charred cauliflower, chilli + garlic dressing, whipped feta, pine nuts, soft herbs
Rosemary fried potatoes, roasted capsicum aioli
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Yoghurt panna cotta, quince, earl grey granita
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Children's menu available $30
Mother's Day Terms and Conditions
All tables will be required to dine on our $110 per person four-course Chefs menu. This is a shared concept menu. Please advise us of any allergies or dietary requirements prior to the reservation. Childrens menu available on request at 30, please notify us at time of booking.
Your table will be reserved for 2 hours only. We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us on 8364 1008 if you are running later than 15 minutes to your reservation.
Easter Sunday Lunch
Join us for our 4 course shared Easter Sunday Roast Menu including dessert for $100 per adult guest & kids menu (2 -12 yrs) @ $30 per child.
MENU
Leek crema fritta, pickled shallots, truffle pecorino
Blue swimmer crab gribiche, salmon roe, brioche toast
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Kingfish crudo, lemon creme friache, sun-dried tomato, basil oil
Burrata, peach + heirloom tomato, candied walnuts, san Danielle prosciutto
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Josper roasted lamb rump, labneh, cauliflower + cranberry salsa, jus
Charred broccolini, chilli + garlic dressing, roasted almonds, parmigiano reggiano
Rosemary fried potatoes, sour cream, chilli + chives
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Fig + pecan tart, salted maple ice cream
(Public holiday surcharge of 15% applies)
Valentine's Day Dinner at ORSO
Join us for our Valentine's Day Dinner Chef's Menu with 4 shared courses including dessert.
120pp
ORSO x Revello Barolo Wine Lunch
This will be an afternoon to remember with ORSO and Fratelli Revello.
Winemaker Simone Revello is visiting Australia from La Morra, Italy to present the extremely limited 2019 Fratelli Revello Barolo at this exclusive lunch hosted by ORSO and Vinify Wines.
Saturday 11th February 2023
12pm arrival for 12:30pm lunch
230pp
SOLD OUT
New Years Eve 2022
Come and celebrate the New Year with friends and family in style at ORSO. Enjoy a premium, decadent shared chef’s menu and say goodbye to 2022!
150pp | Book
MENU
Blue swimmer crab gribiche, brioche toast, salmon roe
Arrosticini lamb skewers, romesco sauce
Pea tart, goats curd, pickled baby broad beans
Padron peppers, bagna cauda, lemon
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Sugar snaps, asparagus, grain mustard dressing, preserved lemon labneh, pickled cauliflower, candied walnuts
Kingfish crudo, semi sun dried tomatoes, crème fraîche, pickled lemon zest, basil oil
Burrata, roasted capsicums + tomato panzanella, Jamon Iberico, pickled red onion, rye croutons.
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Phoenix farm Wagyu scotch fillet, fondant potatoes, jus
Cosberg, buttermilk dressing, dill oil, soft herbs
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Strawberry + fennel flower Vacherin Glaće
Petit fours
Melbourne Cup 2022
Come join us at ORSO to watch the race that stops the nation!
Indulge in our 4-course shared chef's menu whilst watching the race on big screens.
Door prize for best dressed on the day, so don't forget to gussy up!
Looking forward to hosting you then!
110pp | Book
MENU
Smoky bay oysters, mignonette
Wagyu beef tartare, roasted bone marrow, capers, crostini
Pommes Anna, whipped goat’s curd, pickled broad beans, lemon zest
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Ocean trout gravlax, creme fraiche, horseradish, pistachio
Burrata, charred capsicum + tomato panzanella, rye croutons
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Josper roast garfish fillet, shaved fennel + cucumber, beurre blanc, salmon roe
Cosberg, buttermilk dressing, dill oil, soft herbs
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Strawberry + elderflower Eton mess
ORSO x Deviation Road Wine Lunch
18th September
Sunday 12pm for a 12:30pm start
$190pp / Book
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ORSO and Deviation Road are partnering to bring you an afternoon to remember.
Join us for a five course dining experience, with curated, seasonal dishes from ORSO head chef, George Hart and selected matching wines from Deviation Road.
Father's Day at ORSO
Celebrate this Father's Day with the whole family at ORSO. Dine with us at the restaurant and enjoy our curated Chef's tasting menu to spoil your dad and the whole family!
Menu
Smoked sweet potato tart, goats curd, maple + oat crumble
Mussel toast – pickled mussels, N'duja, garlic butter + saffron aioli
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Ocean trout gravlax, creme fraiche, horseradish + lemon
Stracciatella, citrus, chicory, vincotto + bay leaf oil
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Angus sirloin, persimmon salsa + jus
Jerusalem artichokes, black garlic cream + artichoke chips
Cosberg, buttermilk dressing, dill oil + soft herbs
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Roasted rhubarb + chamomile custard mille-feuille
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Chef's tasting menu - $90pp
SALA | Imagine by Sue Vandeleur
ORSO and SALA present Imagine by Adelaide artist Sue Vandeleur. Opening 2nd of August to the 2nd of October, Tuesday to Friday.
On your next visit to ORSO Restaurant or Willmott’s ask our friendly staff to show you up to the exhibition. Please note the exhibition may be closed for private functions during this time.
ORSO x Murdoch Hill Wine Lunch SOLD OUT
ORSO and Murdoch Hill, are partnering to bring you a very special afternoon to remember, hosted by winemaker Michael Downer.
Join us for a five course dining experience, with curated, seasonal dishes from ORSO head chef, George Hart and selected matching wines from Murdoch Hill.
ORSO x Seppeltsfield Wines Dinner
ORSO and Seppeltsfield Wines, are partnering to bring you a very special evening to remember, your host Senior Winemaker, Charlie Seppelt . Join us for a five course dining experience, with locally curated dishes and matching wines from Seppeltsfield Wines and to finish – a very special chance to try a bucket list wine from the iconic Seppeltsfield Centennial Cellar, the 1922 100 Year Old Para Vintage Tawny.
Tickets 290 pp
6:30pm arrival for 7:00pm dinner
Tasting Australia
Ticket 220pp
H O S T E D B Y R I C H A R D A N G O V E
& A N D R E U R S I N I
ORSO and Angove McLaren Vale is teaming up for an indulgent four-course shared menu, perfectly matched with past and present Angove McLaren Vale wines.
Join Andre Ursini as he showcase's his effusive passion for Italian food and culture through a four-course lunch menu inspired by seasonal and local produce. Ursini will be joined by fifth-generation winemaker and joint managing director Richard Angove, sharing his knowledge and passion for sustainability, and a rare look into the Angove story to date.
Tasting Australia
Ticket 220pp
H O S T E D B Y R I C H A R D A N G O V E
& A N D R E U R S I N I
ORSO and Angove McLaren Vale is teaming up for an indulgent four-course shared menu, perfectly matched with past and present Angove McLaren Vale wines.
Join Andre Ursini as he showcase's his effusive passion for Italian food and culture through a four-course lunch menu inspired by seasonal and local produce. Ursini will be joined by fifth-generation winemaker and joint managing director Richard Angove, sharing his knowledge and passion for sustainability, and a rare look into the Angove story to date.
Tasting Australia
Saturday 30th April 2022 & Sunday 1st May 2022
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Ticket 220pp
H O S T E D B Y R I C H A R D A N G O V E
& A N D R E U R S I N I
ORSO and Angove McLaren Vale is teaming up for an indulgent four-course shared menu, perfectly matched with past and present Angove McLaren Vale wines.
Join Andre Ursini as he showcase's his effusive passion for Italian food and culture through a four-course lunch menu inspired by seasonal and local produce. Ursini will be joined by fifth-generation winemaker and joint managing director Richard Angove, sharing his knowledge and passion for sustainability, and a rare look into the Angove story to date.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve
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31st of December
Say goodbye to 2021, and celebrate with ORSO in style.
$140 set shared premium chefs menu.
Bookings are now open.
Book Now
Sunday Family Christmas at ORSO
With the busy holiday season, ORSO is giving you a chance to slow down by hosting Christmas dinner on Sunday the 19th of December.
Relax and enjoy friends and family, with our set Chef's Menu Christmas feast. 85pp.
This is a one-night-only event. Bookings are essential for this very special event.
Book Now
Shaw and Smith Winemaker lunch
BOOK NOW
12pm Sunday 10th of October 2021
190pp
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ORSO welcomes you to an exclusive event, as a part of our ongoing Wine Series Events. This month we celebrate a very special and important South Australian producer Shaw and Smith. We are so thrilled to have winemaker Martin Shaw join us, as our guest host for this event.
Enjoy past and present vintages of Shaw and Smith wines, presented by winemaker Martin Shaw. These magnificent wines will be paired with an indulgent six-course, shared lunch curated by ORSO head chef George Hart. There will also be opportunity to purchase wine directly on the day.
This is a truly special one-off event that we are extremely excited to be able to offer. Seats are very limited.
This exclusive event is strictly limited in numbers.
We operate under restricted trading guidelines.
Your wellbeing is our priority, always. We look forward to celebrating safely with you.
Henschke Wine Lunch
Henschke x ORSO
Mount Edelstone Wine Lunch
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BOOK NOW
12pm Sunday 26th of September 2021
260pp
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This month, as a part of our ongoing Wine Lunch Series, we celebrate an incredible South Australian icon, as we welcome Henschke to ORSO for the first time.
Join us for a curated, six-course, shared chef's menu with an astounding selection of paired wines from the Henschke portfolio, including current vintages, magnums and exclusive current and back vintages of Mount Edelstone Shiraz, narrated and presented by your guest host Justine Henschke.
To celebrate this event, Henschke and ORSO are gifting a very special prize for one lucky ticket holder, to be announced on the day.
The lucky winner will receive 2 all-inclusive tickets to the much coveted Villetta Porcini, hosted by Andre Ursini and an exclusive selection of Henschke wine donated by the Henschke family, to be gifted at Villetta Porcini. This exclusive prize is valued at over $1000 and the winner will be announced on the day.
This exclusive event is strictly limited in numbers.
We operate under restricted trading guidelines.
Your wellbeing is our priority, always. We look forward to celebrating safely with you.
John Duval Wine Lunch
BOOK HERE
12.00 pm Sunday 20th of June 2021
180pp
Enjoy past and present vintages of John Duval Wines, presented by second generation winemaker Tim Duval. These magnificent wines will be paired with an indulgent six-course shared lunch curated by ORSO head chef George Hart. There will also be opportunity to purchase directly on the day.
Wine Lunch Series #2
Enjoy an exclusive event hosted at ORSO with a shared chef menu, matched tasting and expert commentary from Vinify Wine Co. as we celebrate the release of exceptional Piedmont producers; Revello of Barolo.
Spaces are limited
