L'Olivo

135 Marford Rd, Wheathampstead, St Albans
01582 834145

Recent Reviews

Lynne5762

This is our second visit as we don’t live in the area. Our first visit was amazing and our second visit on Friday 12 January was even more amazing if that’s possible. Thank you for the quieter table on the right hand side as you go inside. It’s for 4 and slightly quieter. I’m a coeliac and so many times I’ve had problems when we eat out. Not in this restaurant, no problems at all. By feeling confident that the food will not cause an allergy I can enjoy the delicious menu. My chosen dish was adapted and was out of this world. Thank you to everyone for making our dining experience another success. Just wished we lived closer

peter b

Even though Sergio has retired the superb service quality of food and ambience remain the same. Murat and his team are extremely attentive and very friendly and whatever dish was served, starters, mains or deserts were spot on

RogerK586

Food 5* Service 5* Atmosphere 5* This was our first time back under the new ownership and can honestly say our evening was absolutely fantastic. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you

jamessC2715PZ

Food was very good. The staff could not have done more and I will not hesitate to recommend. We had a meal with family that we do not see very often. My lamb was second to none!

SuperTyke

Very good food and superb service. I had the lamb cutlets for my main. They were cooked exactly as requested and perfectly seasoned. Already looking forward to my next visit!

GaynorC412

We booked in for a birthday meal and have had the BEST experience. I'd been before under the previous management and had always loved it. This evening though was a different level. The food was first class, the staff were attentive but not intrusive and the atmosphere most convivial. We had a bit of everything from the menu and couldn't find a single fault. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. What a fabulous evening and a perfect birthday. Thank you

Chris Bird

Last night, OMG, what fantastic food, wine and company???? not to mention the wonderful staff. Nothing was too much bother including tweaking the freshly cooked food to be gluten free. Not cheap but worth every penny. Can't wait to return. Thank you.

Melanie Mathieson

Really lovely place to celebrate something special as the food and atmosphere definitely lends itself towards that rather than an quick meal out. Service was great, attentive without being over the top. Food was tasty, on the pricer side but the quality was good.

Marisa Rivero

The restaurant is lovely and the service was really good.The food was amazing, looking forward to return again,?

Phoenix8707

The food and service was amazing. Cristiana and Daniela were so attentive and friendly and they made our visit so special, thanks so much girls! We will definitely be visiting again soon!.

Bres_monkey

Such a lovely meal here with my wife. Not only great food, excellently cooked, but backed up by genuinely superb, lovely and caring service. So often places deliver one or the other, but L'Olivo have got all bases covered. Thanks for making the evening special for us

Megan “VeggieFiend” McLaughlin

Building was well decorated. Lovely and modern with good use of mirrors to make the room look more spacious.Service was amazing, the staff were so attentive and friendly!Food was stunning, my fiancé and I shared the meatball and ravioli starters, he had the lamb main, I had chicken. Then we got lemon tart and tiramisu for dessert. Everything was so good, when we're back in the area we'd definitely eat here again!

Victoria Jones

A small intimate Italian restaurant creating a cosy feel with beautiful decor. The staff are very friendly attentive. Due to the size of the restaurant the sound of chattering was fairly loud so I was pleased to be sitting at the far end by the window as I personally would have found it quite loud in the centre.The food was amazing so much favour and was mouthwatering. I had the Involtini - Warm Camembert wrapped in Parma ham, sauteed mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts to start followed by the Anatra - Oven baked Gressingham duck breast, with honey and black pepper, Reserve brandy, sauteed potatoes and to finish the Crème Brûlée. I have to say it's very difficult to choice which course was my favourite everything was delicious.I would definitely recommend this restaurant it's perfect for special occasions! To avoid disappointment I would advise to book ahead. I look forward to returning in the future.Parking: Free small carpark on site aswell as on road parking on the opposite side of the road.

Andrew Powell

We have driven passed L'Olivo an number of times, and always commented on the enticing aroma as we passed and that one day we would need to try the food. Why did we wait so long, Absolutely spot on food and service. Very welcoming and very attentive, and the the quality of the food was extremely high, good size portions and great flavors.Will defiantly not be long before a re-visit.

Andreina A

The service was spotless ! Great atmosphere, we went for my sisters birthday and it was absolutely amazing! The food was great, the host who served us made us feel really welcomed. We couldn't have chosen a better place for this occasion! Thanks a lot!!

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