# Gwangju Italian lunch set in Sangmu: cuttlefish aglio olio, Camel Orzo - By Hyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-cupboard/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This visit was hosted, with the meal provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-cupboard/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jeolla-cupboard/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/index.md) ## In short Camel Orzo is an Italian restaurant on Uncheon-ro in the Sangmu District of Seo-gu, Gwangju, run by an owner-chef with 25 years in the kitchen. On a weekend lunch, the 43,600-won signature set arrived like a course — truffle mushroom soup, jambon salad, and bourdetaga cuttlefish aglio olio pasta — and a reservation meant no wait for a table. For a course-style Western lunch in Sangmu, Camel Orzo is an easy pick. ## Good to know - **Address**: 261 Uncheon-ro, Urban Peak Sangmu 1F Unit 102, Seo-gu, Gwangju - **Hours**: 11:00-23:00 (last order 22:30) - **Break time**: Weekdays 15:30-17:00 / Weekends 16:00-17:00 - **Signature Set**: 43,600 won - **Famiglia Set**: 117,000 won - **Parking**: Swichen shopping center lot and Nice Park Gwangju Chipyeong lot — 2 hours free on weekdays and weekends - **Price reference**: ₩117,000 ≈ $84.5 · ₩43,600 ≈ $31.5 (2026-09-18) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ![Camel Orzo signature set lunch table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-01-oi965-1200.webp) ## What kind of restaurant is Camel Orzo? Camel Orzo is an Italian dining restaurant on the 1st floor of Urban Peak Sangmu, 261 Uncheon-ro, in Sangmu District, Gwangju. I'd been curious about it since I heard it's run by an owner-chef with 25 years of experience. It's open 11:00-23:00, with break time weekdays 15:30-17:00 / weekends 16:00-17:00, and last order is 22:30. ![Exterior view of Camel Orzo in Sangmu, Gwangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-02-1q2nb-900.webp) Sangmu's go-to Italian spot — I went for a weekend lunch, wanting to enjoy some nice autumn sunshine after a while :) ![Alley in front of the Urban Peak Sangmu building on Uncheon-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-03-lofm0-900.webp) ## Parking and how to find Camel Orzo in Sangmu Camel Orzo is a bit of a walk from Exit 3 of Uncheon Station, so I drove. The Suwichen commercial parking lot and Nice Park Gwangju Chipyeong parking lot are both free for 2 hours regardless of weekday or weekend, so it wasn't a burden. The Suwichen lot is accessed through the alley between Hamane Agujjim and Nutty Donuts, which might be a little confusing if you're going for the first time *_* ![Exterior with the CAMEL ORZO sign and hanging Italian flag](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-04-ih6go-900.webp) ## Camel Orzo's exterior and dining room The exterior really caught my eye right away. With an Italian flag hanging and the CAMEL ORZO sign mounted stylishly against beige tiles, I could see why it's known as a Gwangju date-spot restaurant too. The small potted plants by the entrance were neatly arranged, making it a great photo spot too 😊 ![Camel Orzo entrance with small potted plants](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-05-12tqt-900.webp) ![Dining hall with rattan chairs and wood-tone tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-06-1waeg-900.webp) ![Interior lit by gold pendant lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-07-1w1x2-m-900.webp) ![Wall lined with wine bottles and decor pieces](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-08-1es7y-900.webp) ![Floor tile engraved with the brand emblem](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-09-z906e-900.webp) Once you step inside, there's a row of rattan chairs and wood-tone tables, and the antique gold pendant lighting cast a soft glow that felt surprisingly atmospheric. One wall was lined with wine bottles and decor pieces, so just sitting there was a treat for the eyes, haha. Even the floor tiles had the 1970 (founding year) logo and brand emblem engraved in them, so you could tell they'd thought about every detail. ![Table setting at Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-10-6gs9h-900.webp) ![Interior decor details](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-11-153sr-900.webp) ![Window seating under soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-12-1kecd-900.webp) ![Interior of Camel Orzo before ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-13-ndk12-900.webp) ## What comes in the 43,600-won signature set? I ordered the Signature Set. It came with truffle mushroom soup, jambon salad, and bourdetaga cuttlefish aglio olio pasta. ![First course of the signature set laid out](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-14-1xdl4-900.webp) ![Truffle mushroom soup and baguette](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-15-yoj7j-900.webp) ### Truffle mushroom soup and baguette The truffle mushroom soup came out first, and dipping the baguette in gave that extra layer of nuttiness. Dried shiitake, parsley, and thinly shaved parmesan were on top, so the aroma was strong, and the bread was crisp outside, soft inside — dipping it into the soup was fun 😋 ![Close-up of truffle mushroom soup topped with parmesan](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-16-10zgv-900.webp) ![Dipping baguette into the soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-17-1xio0-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the crisp-crusted baguette](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-18-14794-900.webp) ![Soup and bread set together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-19-1qhoh-900.webp) ### Jambon salad The salad came with figs, orange, and burrata cheese together, and the saltiness of the ham balanced perfectly with the tangy-sweet fruit. Arugula and radish were added too, so it looked pretty and definitely had that in-season feel. ![Jambon salad topped with fig and burrata cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-20-1rzeg-900.webp) ![Close-up of the salad with arugula and radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-21-y8eqi-900.webp) ### Bourdetaga cuttlefish aglio olio pasta The main, bourdetaga cuttlefish, came out scampi-style, with the cuttlefish sliced thick, giving it a chewy texture, and mixing it with the noodles really brought out the savory flavor. The buttery aroma was subtle so it wasn't greasy, finishing clean. ![Bourdetaga cuttlefish aglio olio pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set-22-fk8yj-900.webp) ## Set prices, reservations, and the verdict on Camel Orzo Camel Orzo's pricing is split between the Famiglia Set at ₩117,000 and the Signature Set at ₩43,600, so you can choose depending on party size or occasion. I'd made a reservation, so I was seated right away with no waiting, which was another plus. Each plate showed more care than I expected — it was a much more satisfying course than I'd anticipated once I actually tried it. You could really feel the care in every dish, and it's a place where even going solo, you can enjoy a hearty course-style meal. If you're looking for a proper Italian lunch in Sangmu, or want to treat yourself nicely even eating alone, I'd confidently recommend it :) If you're looking for a proper Italian course meal in Sangmu, or a spot for a family gathering or a date, I'd like to recommend Camel Orzo. Next time I want to come back for dinner and try the cheese platter too :) ## Where it is - Camel Orzo (카멜오르조) - 261 Uncheon-ro, Urban Peak Sangmu 1F Unit 102, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Korea - 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/@jeolla-cupboard/gwangju-sangmu-camel-orzo-signature-lunch-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt