The Orange — Restaurant in Onna

I recently dined at The Orange, an Italian restaurant in Okinawa, and unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. While the ambiance was delightful, the quality of the food and service fell short of expectations.

Ambiance

First, let me highlight the positive aspect: the environment. The Orange boasts a charming decor that creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The interior is stylishly designed, with comfortable seating and a cozy vibe that makes it a pleasant place to relax. Whether you're on a romantic date or enjoying a meal with friends, the setting is enjoyable and conducive to a good time.

Food Quality

However, the food itself was a significant disappointment. I found the dishes to be tasteless and, regrettably, overcooked. Italian cuisine is known for its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, but my meal lacked both. The pasta was mushy, and the sauces felt bland, failing to deliver the vibrant taste one would expect from a quality Italian restaurant. It was disheartening to experience such a lack of flavor, especially when dining out.

Additionally, the presentation of the dishes didn't compensate for the flavor issues. While the meals looked decent at first glance, the taste simply did not match the appeal. I had anticipated a memorable culinary experience, but what I received was far from it.

Service Speed

Another downside was the slow service. We waited quite a while for our food to arrive, which was frustrating. It felt as though the restaurant was understaffed or that the kitchen was struggling to keep up with orders. For a dining experience, timely service is crucial, and the delays added to the disappointment of the meal. It's tough to enjoy a nice evening out when you are left waiting for your food for an extended period.

Value for Money

Given the quality of the food and the service, I couldn’t help but feel that The Orange was not worth the money. Dining out is an investment in both time and money, and I expected a level of quality that matched the prices on the menu. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t deliver on that front. For the cost, I would have expected much better food and service.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while The Orange offers a lovely atmosphere perfect for dining, the lack of flavorful food and slow service overshadowed any positives. It’s disappointing when a restaurant has the potential to be great but falls short in critical areas. I hope the management takes this feedback to heart and works on improving their offerings. Until then, I cannot recommend The Orange for those looking for a satisfying Italian dining experience in Okinawa. There are certainly better options available that deliver both in taste...

This restaurant is located in the Kafuu Resort Condotel. There is plenty of parking in the hotel lots. We have come here for a multi-course dinner and for their lunch buffet. Both meals were exquisite and reasonably priced. I made reservations for dinner and we just showed up for lunch with no reservations and were seated easily.

The multi course meal allowed you to pick your entree with accompanying courses of fish, pasta, bread and dessert. Each dish was absolutely delicious and culminated in both of us feeling full, pampered, and satisfied. Our first course was a fried Italian bread, followed by a delicate fish dish, mentaiko cream pasta, another grilled fish, steak, and dessert.

The lunch buffet has a large assortment of salads, sides, roast beef, and dessert, along with a menu of pastas that are made to order (you can order as many plates as you like). All were incredibly delicious.

I highly recommend this restaurant for any...

Well known, good reputation, Wine & Dining The Orange. I went there for lunch after spending a few hours on the beach. Representing tropical resort、Kafu Fuchaku Hotel & condo, this restaurant shows well organized hospitality. And all those cusines I chose were the fruits of beautiful combination of local ingredients and well established professionality of french cuisine. Unfortunately, I couldn't drink wine because I had to drive after lunch. Definitely I would drink...