# Weekday lunch pizza and bisque pasta in Sangmu, Gwangju: Camel Orzo

- By Hyerin Joh (https://superchart.com/en/@yangnim-morning-bapsang/)
- Written Sep 14, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Gwangju
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@yangnim-morning-bapsang/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@yangnim-morning-bapsang/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/index.md)

## In short

Camel Orzo is an Italian restaurant on the first floor of the Gourmet Square building in the Sangmu district of Seo-gu, Gwangju. The writer arrived with her husband at noon on a weekday, waited about 10 minutes, and ordered Margherita pizza (19,500 won), red shrimp bisque pasta (22,000 won) and mushroom soup (5,000 won). Dipping the wood-fired pizza into the spicy bisque sauce was the most satisfying part of the meal at Camel Orzo.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 261 Uncheon-ro, Urban Peak Sangmu 1F #102, Seo-gu, Gwangju
- **Hours**: Daily 11:00–23:00
- **Break time**: Weekdays 15:30–17:00 / Weekends 16:00–17:00
- **Last order**: 21:00
- **Closed**: Sep 24 (Thu)–25 (Fri) for the Chuseok holiday
- **Margherita pizza**: 19,500 won
- **Red shrimp bisque pasta**: 22,000 won
- **Mushroom soup**: 5,000 won
- **Sprite Zero**: 2,500 won
- **Parking**: Building lot (almost always full) / Nice Park Gwangju Chipyeong lot, 2 hours free
- **Payment**: Onnuri gift certificates accepted
- **Price reference**: ₩19,500 ≈ $14.5 · ₩22,000 ≈ $16.5 · ₩5,000 ≈ $3.7 (2026-09-15)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 14, 2026*

(This is a partly sponsored visit review.)

![Camel Orzo in Gwangju Sangmu, main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-01-ifket-1200.webp)

I went to Camel Orzo with friends a few months ago and remembered loving it, so this time I brought my husband haha. It's got that Italian-restaurant vibe, and since we actually went to Italy for our honeymoon, the menu, taste, and atmosphere brought back all those memories in the best way~~

## Where Camel Orzo is in Sangmu, Gwangju, and its opening hours

Camel Orzo is at 261 Uncheon-ro, Urban Peak Sangmu 1F #102, Seo-gu, Gwangju — on the first floor of the Gourmet Square building in Sangmu. It's open daily from 11:00 to 23:00, with a break time.

- 📌 Address: 261 Uncheon-ro, Urban Peak Sangmu 1F #102, Seo-gu, Gwangju
- ⏰ Hours: Daily 11:00–23:00
- Break time: Weekdays 15:30–17:00 / Weekends 16:00–17:00
- 🍽️ Last order: 21:00
- 🌕 Closed for Chuseok: Sep 24 (Thu)–Sep 25 (Fri) — worth noting if you're planning a Chuseok visit!

![Camel Orzo exterior on the first floor of the Gourmet Square building](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-02-cjw46-m-900.webp)

![Camel Orzo entrance view](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-03-8fabr-900.webp)

## How long is the wait at Camel Orzo for weekday lunch?

We visited around noon on a weekday, and there were 2 parties ahead of us, so we waited about 10 minutes. It's on the first floor of the Gourmet Square building in Sangmu.

It felt like autumn that day, so the shade was cool and the place looked pretty — that 10-minute wait actually felt like a nice moment to relax rather than a bother~~ If you're in a hurry, though, book ahead!

![Waiting area in front of Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-04-dlgdq-900.webp)

![Restroom sign in the Camel Orzo building](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-05-qj0yr-900.webp)

![Passageway in the building near Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-06-1nde2-900.webp)

The restroom is outside the restaurant, but it's clearly signposted and easy to find. It's a shared building restroom, but it was kept clean~~

## Where to park near Camel Orzo

![Parking availability sign at Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-07-6ovwu-900.webp)

Camel Orzo does have parking available!

![Entrance to the building parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-08-6ywhp-900.webp)

The building's own lot would be the best option, but it's always full ㅠㅠ

There's a Nice Park Gwangju Chipyeong lot not far away with 2 hours free, and there were 2-3 open spots there at weekday lunchtime.

## What the inside of Camel Orzo looks like

![Spacious dining hall inside Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-09-1imlh-900.webp)

It was fully booked when we first walked in, so I took this photo on our way out — a spacious hall with warm tones, great for setting a mood~!

I especially loved the daytime light haha. It was a lovely date with my husband after a while.

![Sunlit table at Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-10-d2965-900.webp)

## What we ordered at Camel Orzo and what it cost

We ordered Margherita pizza (₩19,500), red shrimp bisque pasta (₩22,000), mushroom soup (₩5,000), and Zero Sprite (₩2,500) at Camel Orzo. One pizza, one pasta, and one soup between the two of us was plenty.

![Full spread of the ordered dishes at Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-11-1c6vu-900.webp)

These were our picks~! Menu photos below for reference.

![Camel Orzo menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-12-pn0z8-900.webp)

![Camel Orzo menu, pizza page](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-13-12o26-900.webp)

![Camel Orzo menu, pasta page](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-14-ow67x-900.webp)

![Camel Orzo menu, additional items page](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-15-1t4oc-900.webp)

![Camel Orzo menu, side dishes page](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-16-1mcyk-900.webp)

![Camel Orzo menu, drinks page](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-17-1yps9-900.webp)

![Camel Orzo menu, set menu page](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-18-179gl-900.webp)

![Camel Orzo menu, last page](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-19-tm2t0-900.webp)

## Mushroom soup and Sprite Zero

![Mushroom soup at Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-20-11maf-900.webp)

The mushroom soup had a truffle aroma and chunky mushroom bites that tasted luxurious — I'd recommend ordering one! You can add bread too, but we skipped it since we thought we'd get too full; still, the bread that came with it had just the right crispiness for dipping.

![Ice cup with lemon and Zero Sprite](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-21-klskr-900.webp)

It's kind of funny that soda is even on the menu lol, but we ordered one and got it with two cups of ice🧊 and a lemon🍋 on top — such a nice touch!! I'm the type who gets won over by little details like this...haha

## Red shrimp bisque pasta at Camel Orzo

![Red shrimp bisque pasta at Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-22-1654w-900.webp)

The red shrimp bisque pasta that stole my heart with its shrimp visuals!! It surprisingly had a bit of spiciness, which I absolutely loved!! Western food can get heavy, but the spice cut right through it, and dipping the wood-fired pizza into the pasta sauce turned out to be such a great combo!

## Camel Orzo's wood-fired Margherita pizza

![Wood-fired Margherita pizza at Camel Orzo](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-23-fl73a-900.webp)

Haha, my attempt at a nice pizza-pull video failed, but true to a wood-fired pizza, the dough was nutty and chewy in the best way, and the tomato sauce tasted genuinely fresh! It wasn't heavy or overwhelming — it felt packed with fresh ingredients, so we were full but not bloated at all~! Definitely lives up to being a wood-fired pizza spot in Sangmu~!!

![Table at Camel Orzo after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta/camel-orzo-gwangju-shrimp-bisque-pasta-24-xjoz6-900.webp)

We finished the meal happy and full, and being able to pay with Onnuri gift certificates made for an even better ending~~

## Is Camel Orzo worth it? Final verdict

- ✔️ A great-atmosphere restaurant full of Italian charm
- ✔️ Highly recommend the red shrimp bisque pasta and wood-fired pizza combo!
- ✔️ Not greasy at all — the ingredients tasted fresh and satisfying
- ✔️ Parking and Onnuri gift certificate payment made it even better💕

## Where it is

- Camel Orzo (카멜오르조)
- 261 Uncheon-ro, Urban Peak Sangmu 1F #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

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