I feel a little embarrassed to say I’ve walked past Olivares so many times & never eaten there.So glad I decided to try it as it is an absolute gem of a place.The restaurant was extremely busy as it was a Saturday night but nothing was too much trouble for the staff. They made us feel welcome & were very efficient, attending to all the tables & ensuring everyone was happy.The food was spot on, yes it’s a little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. All the dishes arrived super quick & were hot & fresh & tasted amazing.Olivares is such a cosy restaurant with amazing service & top quality authentic tapas dishes. I will be visiting again.
alhealyahmed
A nice quiet place in this place and drink
Eso Vanelslande
Location and service were quite good but food was disappointing, nothing like authentic Spanish tapas. It was very overpriced too.
Brian Kinslow
No shortage of bijou restaurants in Lincoln, gradually working my way round them. As an intimate setting for a tapas meal Olivares comfortably fits the bill. Variety and quality of the food was excellent and the efficient and unobtrusive service make this an experience I will certainly repeat.
Hannah P
The restaurant is very cosy and rustic. Lots of floors of cosy tables, I don't think it's accessible for people with mobility issues, simply due to the amount of stairs you need to up. The food was okay and service was prompt and efficient.
Glyn Addison
Snug cosy restaurant on three levels, when I say snug it's not an understatement a bit like steep hill if you know what I mean. Food was good but it wasn't cheap.
Justin H
Fantastic food and drink for our 9th wedding anniversary. Staff were fabulous and a very cosy atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended ?
Grabdriver1
Great food and service. The restaurant is rustic and cosy. Would highly recommended for couples and small groups.
Jilly B
Booking made and confirmed. Arrived early but happy to wait. However, another couple arrived early too ( same booking time) and shown to a table. Immediately I was not impressed by the flippant attitude of the waitress. When we returned for our table, again we had to wait. Clearly a misunderstanding between the staff because their attitude and bickering amongst themselves was very unprofessional and uncomfortable for us. When shown to a table another couple had to move off it. During the whole meal we were subjected to listening to the staff fall out and moan about their jobs etc. We were seated on the ground floor nearest the door. The food was good and enjoyable. The waitress had no idea if we had had all our tapas as she asked us if we had???!!! We were over charged for two beers so do check your bill. Overall, shambolic service, disorganised staff and unprofessional behaviour. This spoilt our whole evening. There are plenty of restaurants in the city that offer a much better experience and value for money. Very disappointed.
ritad692
We ordered a set menu and it was excellent. Great variety, beautifully cooked. It is so good to have authentic Spanish food prepared by a Spanish chef. The service was fine and the ambience lovely.
Good food in wonderfully atmospheric surroundings. Small & cosy, with a distinct Alpine ambience, the tapas options were varied & very tasty. The restaurant is situated in a delightful area of the city, very convenient after visiting both the Cathedral & the Castle.
jillcornell
Lovely setting and fantastic Tapas. Staff cheerful and helpful. Couldn’t fault it here. Just a note for anyone visiting with mobility issues, ask for a table downstairs. Olivares is over 3 floors with steep stairs, it’s a lovely old building.
peggymZ1179MX
Olivares tapas bar was an absolute treat! I had booked this restaurant for my husband’s birthday whilst we were visiting Lincoln for a few days. It was quirky but comforting inside. The staff were pleasant and accommodating. But the food…. It was so delicious! We had the set meal to share and there was a lot of food! Each and every individual part of the meal was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing! What a birthday treat my husband had. We will most definitely be visiting again if we find ourselves in or around the Lincoln area again!
B81W
We come here every year for our anniversary as this was where we had our first date, the food and service is always exceptional, thank you to all the staff for making every visit special!
116shereek
Fabulous spot. Lovely place to eat. Staff excellent. Food fabulous. Reasonable prices Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I feel a little embarrassed to say I’ve walked past Olivares so many times & never eaten there.So glad I decided to try it as it is an absolute gem of a place.The restaurant was extremely busy as it was a Saturday night but nothing was too much trouble for the staff. They made us feel welcome & were very efficient, attending to all the tables & ensuring everyone was happy.The food was spot on, yes it’s a little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. All the dishes arrived super quick & were hot & fresh & tasted amazing.Olivares is such a cosy restaurant with amazing service & top quality authentic tapas dishes. I will be visiting again.
A nice quiet place in this place and drink
Location and service were quite good but food was disappointing, nothing like authentic Spanish tapas. It was very overpriced too.
No shortage of bijou restaurants in Lincoln, gradually working my way round them. As an intimate setting for a tapas meal Olivares comfortably fits the bill. Variety and quality of the food was excellent and the efficient and unobtrusive service make this an experience I will certainly repeat.
The restaurant is very cosy and rustic. Lots of floors of cosy tables, I don't think it's accessible for people with mobility issues, simply due to the amount of stairs you need to up. The food was okay and service was prompt and efficient.
Snug cosy restaurant on three levels, when I say snug it's not an understatement a bit like steep hill if you know what I mean. Food was good but it wasn't cheap.
Fantastic food and drink for our 9th wedding anniversary. Staff were fabulous and a very cosy atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended ?
Great food and service. The restaurant is rustic and cosy. Would highly recommended for couples and small groups.
Booking made and confirmed. Arrived early but happy to wait. However, another couple arrived early too ( same booking time) and shown to a table. Immediately I was not impressed by the flippant attitude of the waitress. When we returned for our table, again we had to wait. Clearly a misunderstanding between the staff because their attitude and bickering amongst themselves was very unprofessional and uncomfortable for us. When shown to a table another couple had to move off it. During the whole meal we were subjected to listening to the staff fall out and moan about their jobs etc. We were seated on the ground floor nearest the door. The food was good and enjoyable. The waitress had no idea if we had had all our tapas as she asked us if we had???!!! We were over charged for two beers so do check your bill. Overall, shambolic service, disorganised staff and unprofessional behaviour. This spoilt our whole evening. There are plenty of restaurants in the city that offer a much better experience and value for money. Very disappointed.
We ordered a set menu and it was excellent. Great variety, beautifully cooked. It is so good to have authentic Spanish food prepared by a Spanish chef. The service was fine and the ambience lovely.
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Good food in wonderfully atmospheric surroundings. Small & cosy, with a distinct Alpine ambience, the tapas options were varied & very tasty. The restaurant is situated in a delightful area of the city, very convenient after visiting both the Cathedral & the Castle.
Lovely setting and fantastic Tapas. Staff cheerful and helpful. Couldn’t fault it here. Just a note for anyone visiting with mobility issues, ask for a table downstairs. Olivares is over 3 floors with steep stairs, it’s a lovely old building.
Olivares tapas bar was an absolute treat! I had booked this restaurant for my husband’s birthday whilst we were visiting Lincoln for a few days. It was quirky but comforting inside. The staff were pleasant and accommodating. But the food…. It was so delicious! We had the set meal to share and there was a lot of food! Each and every individual part of the meal was cooked to perfection and tasted amazing! What a birthday treat my husband had. We will most definitely be visiting again if we find ourselves in or around the Lincoln area again!
We come here every year for our anniversary as this was where we had our first date, the food and service is always exceptional, thank you to all the staff for making every visit special!
Fabulous spot. Lovely place to eat. Staff excellent. Food fabulous. Reasonable prices Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️