L'Oliva

Food : 3/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 3/5 More
Apr 26th, 2023

Such an impressive restaurant, a real gem in Beeston. Food is delicious and fresh, and the atmosphere is unparalleled, can be so intimate and romantic.
Apr 13th, 2023

Food : 5/5 | Service : 4/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 More
Apr 5th, 2023

We had an absolutely fantastic meal here. The staff were brilliant, the food was fab, and the wine was excellent! The only downside was that the toilet is accessed from outside and it was a cold evening! Fortunately the wine helped with the cold. I would highly recommend a visit here. We will certainly be going again.
Apr 1st, 2023

I was walking along Beeston High Street with my wife, looking for a new restaurant for date night when we came across L'Oliva. Stepping through the door into a warm, inviting atmosphere, I was impressed by the ambiance of the place. The music was just right - European, instrumental, at the right volume, - the furnishings and decor well chosen, and the Italian gentleman who greeted and seated us was excellent. But none of that matters if the food isn't good, and I'm picky. Thankfully, the food was even better than the front of house atmosphere - authentic, Italian food made from just a few ingredients, perfectly cooked and beautifully seasoned. I decided to risk a seafood pasta dish, to really take the measure of the place. I usually avoid ordering seafood because many chefs get it horribly wrong, serving bouncy-ball-hard scallops and chewy, past their best muscles, but the chef cooked them perfectly. The squid rings were soft with a little bite, the mini-scallops were the perfect texture, the muscles fresh and delicious. Best of all was the oil-based, authentic sauce that reminded me of trips to Rome. I couldn't recommend L'Oliva more highly and will be returning to work my way through the menu. Thanks for the delicious meal!
Mar 31st, 2023