# Gwangju Italian restaurant for red shrimp seafood paella: Camel Orzo - By Haesol (https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorways-fb81/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Gwangju - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorways-fb81/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@restaurant-doorways-fb81/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/index.md) ## In short Camel Orzo is an Italian dining pizzeria on the first floor of the Urban Peak building in the Sangmu district of Seo-gu, Gwangju. Booking through the Tableing app, two people ordered the juice of the day, two croutons, polpo gamberi pasta and red shrimp mare paella for a bill of just over 50,000 won, and the barley mixed into the paella lived up to the name Camel Orzo. With 2 hours of free parking at the Nice Park Chipyeong lot, Camel Orzo is an easy place to take your time over dinner. ## Good to know - **Location**: Unit 102, 1st floor, Urban Peak Sangmu, 261 Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju (walkable from Uncheon Station) - **What we ordered**: For two: juice of the day, 2 croutons, polpo gamberi pasta, red shrimp mare paella - **Total bill**: Just over 50,000 won - **Reservations**: Booked through Tableing; a text with parking and parking-support details arrives once the booking is confirmed - **Parking**: 2 hours free at the Nice Park Chipyeong lot - **Waiting**: At peak times, sign up on the in-store kiosk; your turn is announced by KakaoTalk - **Seating**: Outdoor terrace seats available; tablet ordering at each table - **Review event**: Post an Instagram story or leave a Naver receipt review for one free item: Americano, fruit bowl or gelato (running at the time of the visit) - **Price reference**: ₩50,000 ≈ $37 (2026-09-16) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* Do you know Camel Orzo, the atmospheric and delicious Italian restaurant in Sangmu, one of Gwangju's best-loved spots? It's especially famous for its paella, pasta, and wood-fired pizza! ![Table setting of red shrimp mare paella and pasta at Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-01-12j0a-1200.webp) Today I ordered the red shrimp mare paella and the polpo gamberi pasta :) I'll walk you through the vibe, the parking tips, and whether the paella really tasted like something out of Europe — plus how big the portions were~! ## Where Camel Orzo is in Sangmu, Gwangju, and how to book Camel Orzo sits on the first floor of the Urban Peak commercial building in Sangmu! It's not far from Uncheon Station either, so it's well within walking distance if you're looking for a restaurant near Uncheon Station :) I booked through Tableing, and as soon as the reservation was confirmed, I got a text with confirmation and parking support info right away. ![Text message confirming Tableing reservation and parking support](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-02-gbfxz-966.webp) Especially in Gwangju or Sangmu, you often end up driving, right? Having such detailed parking info sent ahead really helped when finding the way! ### Parking: 2 hours free at the Nice Park Chipyeong lot I used the Nice Park Chipyeong lot, which gives 2 hours of free parking. A full 2 hours free means you can take your time eating without rushing! ![Sign for 2-hour free parking at Nice Park Chipyeong lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-03-1153l-966.webp) *Free parking info* The in-store kiosk also has detailed parking info displayed :) ![Parking information shown on the in-store kiosk at Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-04-121ve-966.webp) ## Camel Orzo's exterior and outdoor terrace seats Right from the building's exterior, there's a huge photo of Italian dishes hanging up — it's almost overwhelming just looking at the food photo, haha. ![Exterior of Camel Orzo's building with an Italian food photo displayed](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-05-14nfr-966.webp) And you can tell right away from the outside that the place is huge, right? ![Wide exterior view of the large Camel Orzo restaurant in Sangmu](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-06-bd0ww-966.webp) It says 'Italian dining pizzeria,' and apparently this place is really famous for its wood-fired pizza too? Already excited haha. Another perk of Camel Orzo — there's outdoor terrace seating! Haha it reminded me of eating at a European dining terrace last year while enjoying the view, and just thinking about it makes me all soft inside,,haha. When the weather's nice, having a simple brunch on the terrace while soaking in the outdoor atmosphere sounds lovely :) ![Outdoor terrace seating and entrance at Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-07-1vznz-966.webp) *Camel Orzo* At the front of the restaurant, Camel Orzo's business hours, break time, and last order time are all clearly posted! ### What the name Camel Orzo means The meaning behind the name Camel Orzo is also explained in detail! - Camel: desert camel - Orzo: barley It's a compound meaning dishes made with the time and care put in slowly, like a camel crossing the desert! ![Sign explaining the meanings of 'Camel' and 'Orzo'](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-08-1yre6-966.webp) You could glimpse the owner's philosophy in the name — focusing on the essence of ingredients and staying true to the basics, haha. ## Inside Camel Orzo and how the waiting list works During peak hours, Camel Orzo gets crowded, so if there's a wait, you register at the machine below. ![Waiting registration machine at the entrance of Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-09-1b42k-966.webp) When your turn comes up, they notify you via KakaoTalk, so no worries there! The interior is gorgeous and looks really upscale! The arched walls and brick textures had that authentic Italian feel haha. With various props and vintage framed pictures hanging around, it was also great for photos. ![Interior decorated with arched walls and vintage framed pictures](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-10-1s803-966.webp) It felt like visiting a tourist attraction rather than just a restaurant! There was so much to look at, you might not even need to go sightseeing separately, haha. Since I'd reserved ahead, there was even a welcome card waiting — with the reservation holder's name on a card placed right at the seat. The owner's attention to detail is amazing, right?! The seats were super clean too! You order from the tablet at each table. ![Clean table setting with an ordering tablet at each seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-11-ef4lx-966.webp) ## Camel Orzo menu and prices: what dinner for two cost There's also a physical menu, which I photographed. Since Orzo means barley, apparently the rice dishes are characterized by having barley mixed in! Interesting, haha. ![Page of Camel Orzo's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-12-uzm97-966.webp) ![Camel Orzo menu page showing pasta selections](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-13-pyenv-966.webp) ![Camel Orzo menu page showing paella selections](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-14-4r0kw-966.webp) ![Camel Orzo menu page showing wood-fired pizza selections](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-15-1tzfa-966.webp) ![Camel Orzo menu page showing side dish selections](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-16-mel5k-966.webp) ![Additional page of Camel Orzo's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-17-jnydf-m-966.webp) ![Camel Orzo menu page showing drink selections](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-18-1mmtt-966.webp) ![Final page of Camel Orzo's menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-19-hhvvg-966.webp) Here's what we ordered today~~:) For two people, we got today's juice, 2 croutons, polpo gamberi pasta, and red shrimp mare paella! ![Full table spread for two: paella, pasta, juice, and croutons](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-20-5cvir-966.webp) We ordered more than expected, but it came to just over ₩50,000! Pretty good value, right?! There's currently a review event going on too~~!:) Post an Instagram story or leave a Naver receipt review and get a free Americano, fruit bowl, or gelato! ## How the red shrimp mare paella, polpo gamberi pasta and juice of the day tasted I was curious about today's juice, so I ordered it — apparently it changes day to day! Today's was pineapple and orange, freshly blended on the spot, and being made from real fruit, it was totally fresh! ![Today's juice made from blended pineapple and orange](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-21-1ty5i-966.webp) *Today's juice* Isn't the look gorgeous too? Kind of creamy and fluffy~~ Today's main dish, the red shrimp mare paella (mare paella, seafood paella), was a flavor I kept thinking about even after I got home! (That's how good it was~~) ![Red shrimp mare paella topped with shrimp, mussels, and octopus](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-22-w77mb-966.webp) *Red shrimp mare paella* Shrimp, mussels, and octopus were evenly spread across the top, and the cherry tomatoes and olives gave it perfect color! Taking a bite of the rice, unlike a normal paella, you could feel the barley — the dish really lived up to the name Camel Orzo (barley). ![Polpo gamberi pasta with octopus and shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-23-1ks6f-966.webp) *Polpo gamberi pasta* The polpo gamberi pasta (polpo, octopus + gamberi, shrimp) tasted like it could remind you of Spanish polpo! It was loaded with octopus and shrimp, so the seafood aroma was fully there too. ![Close-up of polpo gamberi pasta noodles and cherry tomatoes](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta-24-yekgi-966.webp) *Polpo gamberi pasta* The octopus melts in your mouth. It was perfectly boiled, and the cherry tomatoes and shrimp harmonized well with the polpo oil pasta :) This was our signature pasta of the day, haha. As for the portions — eating the pasta, the paella, and today's juice thoroughly between the two of us left us completely full! No dessert needed afterward, just so you know~~ ## Is Camel Orzo worth a visit in Gwangju? If you're looking for an Italian restaurant with great atmosphere among the restaurants in Sangmu, I recommend Camel Orzo! I came away feeling completely refreshed, haha. It's a great spot not just for dates but also for family gatherings. You could really feel the owner's care throughout the place. > Taking a bite of the rice, unlike a normal paella, you could feel the barley — the dish really lived up to the name Camel Orzo (barley). ## Where it is - Camel Orzo (카멜오르조) - 261 Uncheon-ro, Urban Peak Sangmu 1st floor 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/@restaurant-doorways-fb81/camel-orzo-sangmu-seafood-paella-pasta/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt