Having dinner at Orso tonight. It's an Italian restaurant with a red sign near Goryokaku Hospital. It has a stylish atmosphere. It's located away from the bustling area, so there are not many tourists. The first floor has only a counter with about 6 seats. The second floor has two tables for 2 people and 4 people. The owner manages everything alone, so there are limited seats, but the service is quick so you don't have to wait long for your food. I was so engrossed in eating that I forgot to take photos, but the roasted beef with balsamic sauce and smoked salmon were exquisite. I think Hakodate, with hidden gems like this Italian restaurant, is a wonderful city. Thank you for the meal.

Near Goryokaku Hospital, there is an Italian restaurant called Orso, where you can rent out the second floor for groups of five or more. They offer a plan for 4500 yen per person, which includes all-you-can-drink with delicious meat, pasta, and drinks. It has become the number one Western-style izakaya in Hakodate! Check it out! Yorilog rating: 3.54 #Hakodate #Western #Orso #Roastbeef

A small charcoal-grilled Italian restaurant in a back alley. It's located a little away from Honcho near Goryokaku Hospital, in a renovated former dry cleaning shop. The owner runs the place alone, but the menu is limited so the service is not slow. The meat dishes are especially recommended.

It is a small restaurant from the outside, with only four seats at the counter on the first floor. The space is cozy and not overcrowded. They offer party options for up to eight people starting at 4,000 yen. The appetizer today was delicious olive oil-drizzled ham. The salad portion was surprisingly generous, typical of Hakodate style. The drink prices are reasonable, making it a great choice for the average person. The beef dish was satisfying and I was surprised that the total bill was less than 4,000 yen per person. I recommend this cozy and satisfying charcoal-grilled Italian restaurant.

We had a platter of three appetizers, grilled beef, shrimp and mushroom ajillo, and clam pasta. The restaurant is small but very delicious. They serve prosciutto as a complimentary appetizer.

We always enjoy the delicious food here. The cost performance is great, so we want to visit this restaurant every month.

I thought it was easy to go because it's within walking distance from home, but it's hard to make a reservation! I was able to get a reservation by booking one month in advance. When I asked for Agura Kura to drink, they arranged it for me and I was grateful for the owner's personality. The taste is generally delicious no matter what you order. Since it is charcoal-grilled, the scent of charcoal fills the space with only 4 seats on the first floor. It's best not to wear luxury coats or anything like that! The menu is limited, so there is no hesitation when choosing. It's understandable that most of the customers are repeat customers. I thought it was a place that comes to mind when you think, "Should we go to that place soon?"

I finally managed to get a reservation at this popular restaurant that was hard to book! The first floor is a compact place with only a counter, and I will definitely visit the second floor next time! Since it is run by a single person, the service is just right. I was impressed by the Parma ham served as a starter. I quickly ordered some delicious dishes from the tempting menu. One dish I highly recommend is the charcoal-grilled wagyu beef with balsamic sauce! The tender meat is refreshing and disappears quickly because it's so good. Also, personally, I loved the white liver and foie gras pate! It had a taste that made me crave wine. The restaurant was not only delicious but also visually appealing from every angle. I've decided to become a repeat customer!

On a certain day in November 2017 (Late Autumn Quick Trip to Hakodate Part 5) I went on a quick trip to Hakodate with my friends! Upon arriving in Hakodate, we headed to the main event of the day, dinner. Our helpful friend, the "all-knowing expert", bid us farewell in Yakumo, leaving just the three of us. However, we had the compass (schedule table on LINE) created by the all-knowing expert. Following the instructions, we boarded the streetcar and decided to stop by "Siester Hakodate" to prepare for tomorrow's breakfast. We got off at Goryokaku Koen-mae and saw a building with MUJI. This was Siester. Upon investigation, it seemed that the breakfast at MUJI Cafe was different from what we expected, so we decided to discuss other options later and walked to Orso. As we walked from Suginami-cho Station on the streetcar route to Goryokaku Tower, the residential area was dark and sparsely populated. Just when we started to worry, we saw the large Goryokaku Hospital. Across from it was a stylish and small detached restaurant. This was Orso. You'll find out what Orso is when you go to the restaurant. Bear. lol We were a bit lost at the entrance. Even though we could see inside through the window, we couldn't quite enter, haha. Eventually, we made it inside. We told them our reservation name and they said they had a table prepared upstairs. As we went up the stairs, we found a small space with three table seats. There was a couple already there. The interior, predominantly red, was warm. We sat down and looked at the menu. The selection was limited, making it easy to choose. It seemed that the owner and chef was handling everything on his own, so he asked us to write down our orders on a memo and pass it to him. "OK, OK!" We started with a light charcoal-grilled seseri salad, shrimp and mushroom ajillo, and a three appetizer platter, and called the waiter to place our order. Shortly after, our drinks arrived and we made a toast! "Cheers!" The glass was clean, the foam, beer quality, and chill were all good. The Classic Sapporo beer was delicious! The complimentary Parma ham, prosciutto, was great. The ham was lightly drizzled with olive oil, the perfect amount of saltiness, and a chewy texture that was very tasty! We couldn't help but smile. The owner, who was handling everything alone, looked busy. Well, let's take our time and enjoy our drinks and food. Next, the seseri salad! The dressing was amazing! I was grateful and delighted that they chose to top the salad with this meat that I personally love so much. The three appetizers were luxurious for only 500 yen each!! Homemade beef pate on a baguette, caprese, and homemade smoked salmon! The thickly sliced, smoked salmon had a perfect aroma, and the olive sauce with chopped olives on top was the perfect accent. After drinking a few more beers, we ordered the deer lamp steak with charcoal-grilled wine sauce and finished with penne in wagyu meat sauce. I found The Glenlivet single malt, the standard, and ordered a highball. The deer steak arrived later. Cooked to a perfect pink, with a piece of radish that had absorbed the soup underneath. The elegant red wine sauce surrounded the island of radish and meat like a sea. It was delicious to eat them together, separately, or with the sauce on the baguette. Finally, the penne, cooked al dente, with a rich sauce that paired well and served as a satisfying finish. We were full and satisfied. After a short break, we chatted with the owner, who was kind, sincere, and friendly. My impression of him rose even higher. I would recommend it to those who can enjoy waiting times like that. It may be difficult to go to the bathroom when it's crowded, and there may be delays in product delivery, but it's a place where you can enjoy those waiting times. The bill for three people was 13 ===========

I finally had the chance to visit "Orso" which I have been wanting to go for a long time! Italian restaurants are not really places you can go alone as a guy (((^^;) I've always been envious of the reviews from the self-proclaimed "hatachi" girls. This time, one of those "hatachi" girls invited me to go together as she was going to Hakodate. I'm so happy! It seems like this place is quite popular and reservations are a must. So I left the reservation to the "older sister" this time. The restaurant is quite small, with only 4 seats at the L-shaped counter on the first floor and table seats on the second floor. We decided to sit at the counter for our "date". It seems like a young man is running the place all by himself. The menu doesn't have a lot of items, but that's perfectly fine. It's better than a place with too many items and being overwhelmed. We started with a toast with beer. The appetizer was prosciutto with a little olive oil drizzled on top. I didn't ask for the name of the prosciutto, but it was quite flavorful and they shaved it right in front of us. This goes perfectly with a glass of beer! For the second round, we had the house red wine. For food, we tried the recommended sashimi salad. It had grilled sashimi with a bit of extra pepper, served with simple lettuce and cherry tomatoes. It was delicious and filling! Next, we had a combination of three appetizers. Look at the photo! And all this for only 500 yen, amazing! There was marinated herring, mozzarella and tomato caprese, smoked salmon, and some kind of pate. All of them were delicious, especially the marinated herring which was fresh and tasty. With this appetizer, two glasses of wine were definitely doable! Then we had the tuna and scallop tartare with avocado. The avocado was a great addition! Lastly, we tried the "Boule Parmigiano" which was a special menu item recommended by the older sister. It's not always available, so you need to ask the master when he's free. If you're planning to visit, make sure to inquire about this menu item! The pasta was a bit too al dente this time, but it was still delicious with plenty of cheese. It was my first time trying it, and it was truly impressive. We ended the meal with some Sangria. Thank you for the delicious meal! To the self-proclaimed older sister, thank you for bringing me along. Please invite me again next time! ＼(^o^)／

This is the ultimate Italian restaurant in Southern Hokkaido♪ In Sapporo it's Gloria, in Hakodate it's here! Good evening after half a year♪ The owner got a haircut, huh♪ He looked a bit scary lol. Cousin meeting as usual♪ I arrived first so I helped myself to some appetizers♪ The hamon serrano is always delicious with a nice aroma♪ Snap peas with homemade mayonnaise and olives, the snap peas are great, I could eat them forever lol. And then the main appetizer menu wasn't enough so I ordered more, and it was a lot! The smoked salmon is so good! The kawahagi and liver carpaccio style is also delicious! It was my first time trying the liver paste and I was a bit hesitant at first lol. And then, for the first time, I tried the charcoal-grilled Date chicken and it was incredibly delicious♪ The chicken itself was juicy and tasty, and the grilling and seasoning were perfect. The smell of charcoal coming out of your mouth and through your nose, combined with the rich flavor of the chicken, was just amazing! This chicken dish came with "Caponata on the side" which I just noticed now lol. But there was mashed potatoes on the side instead of caponata, maybe they changed it because I used caponata in the appetizer lol. The mashed potatoes were also really delicious, smooth and perfectly seasoned, and the basil sauce was just right. It was as good as eating it with pasta! The delicious food and the wonderful care from the owner, it's amazing customer service! It's getting harder to make reservations but I'm happy and a bit troubled at the same time, but even after half a year, the owner remembered me and that made me happy♪ Definitely worth a revisit♪

I'm back with my monthly visit to Hakodate♪ Since it's my favorite place, I came on the day off for the second month in a row, and finally it was open, but it was fully booked (´-ω-`) This time I made a reservation♪ It's our regular cousin meeting♪ We were so hungry and ready to eat! (°Д°) The classic chicken salad with grilled chicken thigh is delicious♪ The aroma of the thigh and the dressing are both great♪ We become more and more demanding, so we asked for a six-item assortment of appetizers instead of three♪ What a generous portion♪ The charcoal-grilled Japanese beef is tender♪ The slightly sweet sauce is delicious♪ The white wine-steamed mussels are rare and juicy, and the broth is so good that we had to order some baguettes to soak it up♪ And, I was really demanding this time, I ordered the Boule Parmigiano♪ I forgot to take a picture because I was so happy♪ The service is always pleasant and the food is delicious. I promised myself not to be so demanding next time! Che-chan was here!ヽ(・∀・)ノ Will I visit again? You don't even need to ask♪(*´ω｀*)☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ This time, I went to this place for a date with my cousin♪ She said she would be late for our meeting, but I was so hungry (;´д｀) "Go ahead and eat~( ´△｀)" she said, so let's do that♪ Let's have a beer once in a while, even though it's non-alcoholic www because the Hamon Serrano is the appetizer♪ The chicken thigh salad is as generous as always! The thigh is crispy on the outside but juicy and tender inside, and the seasoning is perfect♪ The appetizer platter with three items includes Caprese, which is not too heavy (sometimes there are places that serve it too oily), soft smoked salmon with a nice aroma, and salami, which I'm not a fan of, so I gave it to my cousin w Avocado and tuna with plenty of baguette, seasoned just right and very tasty♪ And!! I made a demand this time! "I want a pasta with just Parmigiano cheese" I immediately got a response!! "Yes, we can do that! Boule et Parmigiano, right♪" What a relief!ヽ(・∀・)ノ They understood right away!ヽ(・∀・)ノ It's my first time!ヽ(・∀・)ノ I'm about to cry!ヽ(・∀・)ノ The pasta was served at the end, and I was so excited to wait♪ My cousin and I were so engrossed in our conversation that we didn't even pay attention to the pasta w And when it arrived!! Yes, this!ヽ(・∀・)ノ I took a bite and exclaimed, "Happiness~（ ＴДＴ）" My cousin also praised it, saying, "You know your stuff♪" The chef is very dedicated and humble!ヽ(・∀・)ノ It was really delicious♪ Of course, I will visit again!************************************************** Whenever I'm on a business trip to Hakodate, it's always a date with my cousin♪ We talk non-stop for at least three hours♪ Since we always go to a seafood restaurant, this time my cousin wanted to try something different♪ It's a small, cute building with only about six seats at the counter on the first floor and another six seats on the second floor. It seems like it's run by two men? When I checked the reviews, no one had left any reviews yet. Oh my, a strange sense of responsibility welled up in me♪ When I asked if I should take pictures, my cousin took them w But, by the time I thought of it, I had already eaten the ☆Parma ham appetizer♪ First, the ☆assorted five appetizers. Caprese with tomato and mozzarella in bite-sized pieces, cute♪ Smoked salmon and baguette, soft smoke and great aroma, Napoli salami? Not too heavy and very tasty♪ Adult potato salad, delicious♪ But, I forgot the description (^_^;) What else was there... I forgot... Looking at the photos w☆道

Welcome.---------- August 2016 ----------Across from Goryokaku Hospital? A small building, a little walk from the station, but worth it. Italian |o| °д°)ﾉ|YuGaChon. The master is cool, calm, and has a low-key demeanor, managing the place alone. The first floor has only a counter and low tables, creating a cozy atmosphere. There is also a second floor with three tables, quite impressive for a small place. The interior, with red and black tones, is slightly exciting. The menu is simple, but everything is delicious. I thought it might not be crowded because it's in the suburbs, but it was empty due to heavy rain and early hours. It's usually packed! Oh, you have to write down your order on paper and submit it, which is convenient. You can even shout your drink order from the staircase if it's alcohol. The homemade lemoncello on the rocks is amazing, and I'm looking forward to the sangria. Starting with Parma ham, sliced thinly on the counter, the saltiness complements the drinks. The appetizer platter includes "meat pate" with a light garlic flavor, "homemade smoked salmon" with a delicate smoky flavor, and "caprese" with a flavorful basil sauce. Moving on to the mains, the A3 wagyu beef charcoal-grilled with balsamic sauce is tender and flavorful. The bone-in lamb charcoal-grilled with broad and basil sauce is rare, tender, and flavorful. The mashed potatoes are the smoothest I've ever had, slightly sweet and delicious. The bone-in pork loin charcoal-grilled from Rusutsu is juicy, flavorful, and has a refreshing aftertaste. The three main dishes were all expertly cooked and delicious. The charcoal grilling technique enhances the flavors, and you will become a fan of the master's cooking gradually. Even though it may not be well-known outside the area, the taste will surely captivate you. There is also a master in Sapporo, so be sure to visit. Thank you for the delicious meal.