# Gwangju Italian restaurant for Margherita pizza: Camel Orzo - By Mina J. (https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-banchan-book/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-banchan-book/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gwangju-banchan-book/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/index.md) ## In short Camel Orzo is an Italian restaurant in Seo-gu, Gwangju, serving pizza, pasta, and steak. At a family gathering, we ordered fig ricotta salad, red shrimp bisque pasta, and Camel Margherita pizza for 19,200, 22,000, and 19,500 won. Verdict: the Margherita’s aged dough and fresh ingredients made it an especially satisfying choice. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:00–23:00 - **Parking**: Use the Switzen or Nice Park parking lot; about 2 hours of parking support is provided with a meal. - **Red shrimp bisque pasta**: ₩22,000 - **Fig Berry Jambon Ricotta Salad**: ₩19,200 - **Camel Margherita Pizza**: ₩19,500 - **Menu**: Lunch-set and happy-hour menus are available. - **Drinks**: Café drinks including coffee are sold; takeaway appears to be discounted. *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* Today, I visited Camel Orzo, long known in Sangmu-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju for its pizza, pasta, and steak. It is in the Switzen shopping complex, the same building as Gourmet Square, and I had always wanted to try it because it was always busy. I came for a family gathering, and everyone was happy with the meal, so I wanted to share it. ## Camel Orzo hours and parking Camel Orzo, a popular choice in Sangmu-dong, Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju for blind dates, dates, and formal family introductions, is open from 11:00 to 23:00. You can use the Switzen parking lot or Nice Park parking lot, and they provided about two hours of parking support with a meal. This is the exterior of Camel Orzo, a popular lunch and dinner spot in Sangmu-dong, Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju. The exterior was decorated beautifully, just as you would expect from an Italian restaurant. ![Camel Orzo Italian restaurant exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-01-9ghxx-900.webp) Camel Orzo is also a good place for wine in Sangmu-dong, Gwangju, with a range of wines and wine glasses on hand. ![Camel Orzo wine and wine glasses](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-02-9pne8-900.webp) I thought it would be nice for couples, get-togethers, or company dinners as well. ![Camel Orzo interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-03-ydgw4-900.webp) ## Camel Orzo menu and our order Here is the menu at Camel Orzo, a popular spot where people wait in Sangmu-dong, Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju. I chose the red shrimp bisque pasta for ₩22,000 here, ![Camel Orzo pasta menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-04-fojcc-900.webp) ![Camel Orzo menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-05-jvxk4-900.webp) They also have ice cream, tiramisu, and more. ![Camel Orzo dessert menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-06-8kjd4-900.webp) ![Camel Orzo dessert menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-07-anyth-900.webp) There are lunch-set and happy-hour menus too, so those visiting at the right time might want to try a set menu. ![Camel Orzo lunch-set and happy-hour menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-08-1m64v-900.webp) Camel Orzo, also a good spot for soju and beer in Sangmu-dong, Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju, had a truly wide wine selection. ![Camel Orzo wine menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-09-9y60k-900.webp) ![Camel Orzo wine menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-10-xqv2z-900.webp) They also sold café drinks such as coffee, and it looked as though there was a discount for takeaway. We ordered the Fig Berry Jambon Ricotta Salad for ₩19,200 here. ![Camel Orzo salad menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-11-1psuh-900.webp) ![Camel Orzo café drink menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-12-19j3u-900.webp) They offered a wide range of Italian-style dishes I think of, including calzone, pasta, and paella. ![Camel Orzo Italian food menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-13-1cdyr-900.webp) ![Camel Orzo pizza menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-14-nq7fz-900.webp) On this page, we ordered Camel Orzo’s signature Camel Margherita Pizza for ₩19,500. My whole purpose today was to eat pizza, so I ordered it right away, haha. ![Camel Margherita pizza menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-15-scs3e-900.webp) ![Camel Orzo steak and dessert menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-16-1lrhz-900.webp) They also sold steak and Italian desserts, and I will have to try the steak sometime later. ![Camel Orzo country-of-origin information](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-17-mj8dm-900.webp) The country of origin information and other details were clearly listed, which gave me confidence. ![Camel Orzo country-of-origin labels](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-18-jsmv6-900.webp) ![Fig ricotta salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-19-14gas-900.webp) ## Fig ricotta salad and red shrimp bisque pasta This salad was topped with seasonal figs. I chose balsamic for the dressing. From the salad greens to the cheese, everything was made with fresh ingredients, and everyone was pleased with it. I definitely highly recommend the salad. Since balsamic is vinegar-based, I recommend adding it little by little according to your taste. Next came the red shrimp bisque pasta. It is a new Camel Orzo menu item featuring red shrimp, and with the seafood, it tasted a little like creamy jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup)? ![Red shrimp bisque pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-20-13b8c-900.webp) It is a little pricey, but it was delicious enough that I would order it again on another visit. There were pieces of shrimp throughout, which went so well with the pasta and gave it a wonderful texture. ![Red shrimp bisque pasta with shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-21-100dk-900.webp) ## How was the Camel Margherita pizza? Finally, the pizza—the reason I came to an Italian restaurant—arrived. Margherita pizza is topped with tomato sauce, fresh cheese, and basil leaves, ![Camel Margherita pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-22-b3lzm-900.webp) It does not have lots of toppings like a combination pizza, but that is exactly why I think the quality of the ingredients on top matters especially much. ![Tomato, cheese, and basil Margherita pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-23-nlae8-900.webp) The Margherita pizza at Camel Orzo, a great brunch and pizza spot in Gwangju, was delicious from the dough to every topping. I can only marvel at how they age the dough to get that texture. ![Aged-dough Margherita pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza-24-14al2-900.webp) They will also give you Parmesan and hot sauce if you ask, so we finished every bite. I visited Camel Orzo, a good place for gatherings and company dinners in Sangmu-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju. I recommend it to anyone looking for an Italian restaurant or brunch spot with a nice atmosphere in Gwangju, or a good pizza and pasta restaurant for a date or blind date. ## Where it is - Camel Orzo (카멜오르조) - 102, 1F, Urban Peak Sangmu, 261 Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea (전남광주통합특별시 서구 운천로 261 어반피크 상무 1층 102호 카멜오르조) - 전남광주통합특별시 서구 운천로 261 어반피크 상무 1층 102호 카멜오르조 - 35.1559146, 126.8540002 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%EB%A9%9C%EC%98%A4%EB%A5%B4%EC%A1%B0/@35.1559146,126.8540002,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gwangju-banchan-book/gwangju-sangmu-margherita-pizza/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt