Olivo
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About Olivo
Olivo is an Italian restaurant at 21 Eccleston St in Belgravia, London, serving a Sardinian-influenced menu in a dining room with yellow and blue painted walls. Artichokes appear across several dishes, including green ravioli with artichokes and prawns, while the linguine al granchio brings crab to the pasta list. Beef tartare is available as a starter. The wine selection is extensive. Olivo serves both lunch and dinner and takes walk-ins. Meals close with coffee and mirto, the traditional Sardinian liqueur.
Good to know
“Sardinian-influenced dishes in an unfussy, rustic dining room with yellow and blue painted walls.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sardinian cuisine, artichoke pasta, coffee and mirto and gelato.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sardinian cuisine, artichoke pasta, coffee and mirto and gelato.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the Sardinian cooking, and artichokes turn up in the dishes they name most, from the green ravioli with artichokes and prawns to a pasta with artichokes and the endive with artichokes starter. Close behind are the linguine al granchio, described as delicate and well balanced, and the beef tartare, while several call the food fresh, authentic and simple. Diners also praise the wine selection, the coffee, and a gelato with a complex flavour one reviewer could not place. Staff come up repeatedly as warm, friendly and knowledgeable, and one waiter's recommendations are singled out. The room is described as cosy, elegant and beautiful, and a couple of reviewers call it a great place for a celebration or a lunch on a rainy day. Prices are called fair for Belgravia. One reviewer notes the meal ending with coffee and mirto, the traditional Sardinian liqueur served after a meal in Sardinia.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the Sardinian cooking, and artichokes turn up in the dishes they name most, from the green ravioli with artichokes and prawns to a pasta with artichokes and the endive with artichokes starter. Close behind are the linguine al granchio, described as delicate and well balanced, and the beef tartare, while several call the food fresh, authentic and simple. Diners also praise the wine selection, the coffee, and a gelato with a complex flavour one reviewer could not place. Staff come up repeatedly as warm, friendly and knowledgeable, and one waiter's recommendations are singled out. The room is described as cosy, elegant and beautiful, and a couple of reviewers call it a great place for a celebration or a lunch on a rainy day. Prices are called fair for Belgravia. One reviewer notes the meal ending with coffee and mirto, the traditional Sardinian liqueur served after a meal in Sardinia.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We had a perfect Italian lunch at this beautiful restaurant with atmosphere in Belgravia . Service excellent and the food perfect sized Tasty and superbly presented !”
- Google user
“A truly charming Sicilian restaurant offering wonderfully fresh produce and an extensive wine selection. The staff were exceptionally warm and attentive, adding to the overall experience. Honest, authentic cuisine prepared with great care — a place well worth visiting.”
- Google user
“Such a cosy, beautiful place — we ended up there for dinner by chance. The pasta was some of the best I’ve had in London. The service was great too, really attentive but still relaxed and welcoming. The gelato was something else — I couldn’t quite place the complex flavour, but it was amazing!”
- Google user
“I had lunch at Olivo Restaurant in Belgravia with a friend and it was a really lovely experience. The food was excellent and very fresh and clearly more Sardinian in character than generic Italian, which made it feel authentic and special. We started with the beef tartare and the endive with artichokes, both beautifully prepared and full of flavour. For mains, the linguine al granchio was delicate and well balanced, and the green ravioli with artichokes and prawns were particularly memorable. The atmosphere is elegant but still cozy, which makes it perfect for a relaxed lunch while still feeling refined. Considering the location in Belgravia and the high standard of the restaurant, the value for money was absolutely fair. A very nice touch at the end was having coffee and mirto(traditional Sardinian liqueur) like you would have in any restaurant in Sardinia after a delicious meal. I would definitely recommend it and would happily return.”
- Google user
“Superb Sardinian fare well presented. The staff are efficient and knowledgeable. Great place for a celebration or lunch on a rainy day.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Italian Restaurants near Olivo
- 0 mi
club sandwich, calamari and arancini, chocolate fondant and tiramisu
- POLPO Italian Restaurant Chelsea4.52,4870.5 mi
beef shin rigatoni, tiramisu, crab linguine
- Bon Gusto4.51,7230.6 mi
carbonara pasta, caesar salad, calamari
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivo | 4.3397 | — | sardinian cuisine, artichoke pasta, coffee and mirto |
| Chucs Restaurant Belgravia | 4.4756 | 0 mi | club sandwich, calamari and arancini, chocolate fondant and tiramisu |
| POLPO Italian Restaurant Chelsea | 4.52,487 | 0.5 mi | beef shin rigatoni, tiramisu, crab linguine |
| Bon Gusto | 4.51,723 | 0.6 mi | carbonara pasta, caesar salad, calamari |
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