Orso Trattoria - Jasper, Alberta

Globe S.

We had breakfast at Orso Trattoria and really enjoyed it! The Salmon & Avocado Toast was fresh and flavorful, and the Omelet (we picked goat cheese, bell pepper, and mushroom) was spot on — filling but not too heavy. We also loved the Beauvert green juice and a strong cappuccino to kick off the morning.

Everything tasted great and felt healthy, but heads up: the potato wedges that came with both dishes were super salty. Wish there was an option to swap them for fruit or veggies instead.

The ambiance is relaxed and upscale with a beautiful view, and the staff were friendly and quick to seat us. It’s definitely on the pricier side, but hey — it’s a resort, and it kind of comes with the territory.

Would definitely go back (and maybe just skip the potatoes next time).

Paris P.

Everything about this restaurant is exceptional and exudes high-class quality—from the complimentary treats at the beginning to the outstanding service throughout. Our servers, Cristine and Emma, were both courteous and attentive, offering excellent recommendations that led us to some truly delicious dishes. The panoramic view added another unforgettable element to the experience. I highly recommend this place to all my friends. Absolutely loved it.

Scott W.

We were staying at the lodge as part of a Rocky Mountaineer Raily tour. We had breakfast in the morning, and this was our first (and only) dinner hear. The dinner room looks out over Lake Beauvert which is stunning.

We had reservations for 4, and were seated right away. It took a while for our server to get to our table, greet us, and get serve waters. Our server was professional and efficient, but definitely not friendly. We had a 3 course meal as part of our package and there were plenty of interesting starters and entrees. It took some more time, before the server returned and took our orders. As a matter of fact, it took nearly 2.5 hours for the entire meal. Turns out that our server kept getting distracted in conversation by another table next to ours. He was totally oblivious to the other tables around.

Our table ordered a collection of varied entrees, lamb chops (for me), a rissoto dish, scallops, and bison steak. During our wait we were served some olives and crostini with a spread, and focaccia bread. The crostinis were not fresh and tasted as if they had been sitting in a too cold refrigerator.

After another wait, the food did arrive. My lamb chops were amazing. Cooked to a perfect medium rare, and the vegetable bake was good as well. The scallops got good reviews. However the Bison was undercooked, and tough. The risotto was bland and soupy.

After finishing our entrees, it took 30 minutes for the server to return (chatting it up again with another table). It was getting seriously ridiculous. Asked the server to bring our desserts (which was included in our 3 courses). My Tomato and Raspberry dessert was very interesting, and good (a little chili powder in the chocolate pudding).

Asked for the check for the cocktails. Mentioned to the server the long wait, and he apologized and blamed it on the busy dining room, but I felt compelled to point out his chattiness with other tables.

After the rest of my party left, I hung back and asked to speak to the manager. He explained that while they have just recently opened, there was no excuse for what had happened to us. Offered to pay for our drinks (which I declined).

I hope they are able to get their act together. A beautiful, upscale place like this needs to do better.

onthegoboomer

This is where you have breakfast. The service was phenomenal but the food wasn’t. I ordered poached eggs and they couldn’t get them right they kept coming out with very runny egg white and I gave up and had the buffet eggs. I was told the “eggs aren’t cooperating.”😀 The buffet was not replenished as quickly as needed and the seating was challenging as we saw empty tables but had to wait to be seated.

James C.

We went to this restaurant based on reviews and the menu which included a 60 ounce, $210 Tomahawk steak. We were seated and our sever greets us politely but she is wearing a shirt/uniform soiled, with terrible underarm stains. We couldn't believe the management allowed such unkept staff in a supposed high class establishment? Next came the Tomahawk steak!! The server explained that it was bone in so it was roughly %20 bone with plenty of vegetables and potatoes. What came out was a luke warm Tomahawk of fat, grizzle, bone on a bed of uncooked kale, potatoes and cherry tomatoes. We should have sent it back immediately! Our mistake. What kills us is the appearance of fine dinning, and then you realize it's just the name/hotel/history and location that keeps it a float.

Ashley W.

AMAZING FOOD!!! Kieran took excellent care of us. This was a favorite meal of my trip and a must stop!

RGK K.

This was definitely fine dining and we loved the experience. The menu encourages you to order their three course menu. But one person can order the three course and another one can order a side dish if not too hungry. Ask for a table by the window to get the lake views. They do have outdoor dining on the patio but it looks and feels more casual. Our host John was awesome, and got us a great table. Erica was our server and she was amazing. She even brought us dessert and glasses of champagne to celebrate our special occasion. Recommend reservations. It’s located inside the fairmont jasper park lodge. They are really good with making adjustments for gluten allergies. And the food was awesome! Lots of gluten free options and they are great with substitutions.

Candace W.

Our breakfast experience was very different from our dining one. My eggs benedict was ice cold, I could barely stomach one and gave the other to my husband who concurs. The service for that breakfast was not prompt or attentive, and the place was nearly empty. For dinner, we went with the 3 course option. I do not recommend the cold and raw scallops. They were not special nor satisfying. The lobster tortellini was extremely disappointing. The dish made no sense, black pasta on a black plating. I didn't understand the cauliflower 3 different ways, nor did it enhance the flavor profile of this dish. The Parmesan chips should not be what stood out, but they are. The vodka paralyzer was one of the best I've ever had, thank you. The basil sorbet should be passed on, it was just weird. The halibut clam risotto is an absolute must try. The service for this dinner was 5 stars.