L'Oliveto in Liverpool

Went here with my 75 year old mum and 2 kids aged 9 and 6. We were treated really well. Nothing was too much trouble. Service was absolutely on point. My mum who is a fussy eater had bruschetta to start and loved it. Followed by the chicken cacciatore. Again it was flawless. I had the calamari to start and the prawn pasta for the main. The calamari was amazing just enough crunch and no chewiness. Ailoi was beautiful. The prawn dish was amongst the best I have ever had. The sauce it came in was outstanding- I could have ordered a jug of it.Amazing. Prawns were perfection and the spaghetti was exactly how you would want. They clearly cook from fresh here. My two kids- one had nuggets the other the bolognese. He loved his nuggets the bolognese was immense. My daughter loved it but fortunately could not finish the portion so I helped her and have to say it was full of flavour and will be my next go to when I return. None of us could manage a dessert but will next time. Chris the chef came to our table and we grilled him about the dishes and he is clearly passionate about what he does and a master of his craft. Its great to speak to the people who create the dishes- we felt spoilt to say the least. If there is a better Italian in Liverpool I would be amazed. Great menu, great staff, great experience. The only problem is where to take them next as its not going to live up to this! We live locally and spoilt to have a venue like this in our neighbourhood. I can't recommend it more. An easy five out of five. Thanks again we can't wait to return.

Called in for lunch as I had just moved into the area, my partner and I were trying the many local eateries to get a feeling for the area. We sat at a window table which was nice the very nice ladies serving took our order and made some very welcomed suggestions I ordered the Caesar salad and my partner ordered carbonara. Drinks were simple americano and cappuccino the waitress engaged us in conversation for a few minutes as we had said we were new to the area and suggested a few other places to try ( in my opinion a sign of confidence in your own product). The food was amazing and the relaxed atmosphere made us feel at home we will definitely be making and stop probably for dinner next time.

The environment was pleasant, well decorated and comfortable. The food quality was outstanding and the cooking was exceptional.

We’re do I begin saw so many great reviews for this restaurant how could I not book it for my husbands 60th birthday and it did not disappoint !! As soon as we walked in it was apparent it was special The food was incredible and plenty of it the staff were amazing and really looked after us my husband wanted something not on the menu but the chef pulled it together for him !! Outstanding Lisa you and your staff are amazing Thankyou so much we will be back and would definitely recommend to everyone 😘

Friggen stunning as usual This place makes THEE BEST ROAST DINNERS EVER, you want a roast like your gran makes then this is the place 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Lovely meal in a really friendly environment.Staff very attentive . The Arancini starter was amazing. Lovely to see such a busy local restaurant on a Wednesday night. We will return

Fabulous meal with my friend 3 courses £25 each. Such good value. Food was just wonderful. Had a lovely starter black pudding n poached egg, The most tender steak in sauce green beans and REAL chips main course, Steak cooked exactly as requested. And dessert was Tiramasu It was just .....GORGEOUS !!!!....... and I have tasted a lot of Tiramasu as it is my favourite dessert Best I have EVER tasted The service was lovely Served quickly and waiting on staff so friendly and helpful Definitely a favourite place now to go for a meal.

Spent a lovely Sunday evening here. We were a family of 5 adults celebrating a 40th birthday meal. The vibe is friendly and chilled. We all found the food delicious, both mains and starters, sadly no room for puddings. House wine was pretty good too, we ordered both the red and white. They kindly prepared a birthday cake and joined us in singing happy birthday. Staff were wonderful, so attentive without being in your face. We all left feeling we had spent a lovely few hours hosted by friends. If you are looking for good food with professional and friendly service give them a try.

Probably the best roast we’ve had in a long time, apologies for the lack of patience but wow worth the wait , roastie however could of been more crispier. But my only criticism. The lady who served us thankyou we will be back again

The ultimate acid test of a good Italian restaurant is how they serve a pasta carbonara. It’s a chef’s skill, you simply cannot just follow a recipe. I’ve eaten this dish in many Italian restaurants on several contents, including many in Naples, Milan, Rome and Bologna, but also more provincially in cities/towns such as London, Chester, Liverpool, Leeds and even Milton Keynes and Loughborough. The carbonara served to me here, was without doubt the worst I have ever had in any restaurant, because the egg had been over cooked (aka scrambled) consequently the dish was dry with no sauce. When I mentioned this to a member of staff, she had the temerity to tell me that that they don’t use egg in their carbonara sauce!!! So this was either a very badly informed waitress (who should know a lot better) or someone who simply wanted to defend where she worked and wasn’t at the least interested in customer feedback. So when I asked her what ingredients they did use in their carbonara sauce if it wasn’t eggs, she told me I was being “aggressive”. For those who don’t know, a classic carbonara sauce is simply sweated down guanciale/pancetta, eggs (or just egg yolks), grated Parmesan/Pecorino and loosened with pasta cooking water. The heat of the cooked pasta, just sets the eggs in the cheese mixture, so you get an unctuous, creamy sauce. If you overcook it, you get pasta with scrambled egg. Which is what I was served with. We won’t be returning, even though the first course and other main course was very nice. However the attitude of the member of staff was absolutely appalling.

First time here and it won’t be my last ! Beautiful food, lovely surroundings and great staff. We had Brunch and it was delicious & fresh. Lattes were good too !

The best Italian food I have had since I can remember! I had arancini balls in arabiatta sauce - wow is all I can say! Then I had lasagne which was also delicious. My friend got prawns to start and a chicken and broccoli bake and we also shared the bruschetta. The food was 10/10 and the staff were very friendly. Lovely decor and very clean restaurant. Will definitely be back!

The food was incredible, and I strongly recommend this independent restaurant. The staff were so attentive, and I loved the recommendations.

Had an amazing roast dinner here. Great sized portions, so tasty! Service was on point too! We will be back. Thank you.

Visited the restaurant for New Year's Eve , been here a few times and always enjoyed it and this time was no different. Lovely local restaurant the food is fab ! We had calamari & prawns to start it was gorgeous. I had lobster & seafood ravioli for my main , omg it was so nice ! Tasty, so light & was a different type of main to what I usually would order really enjoyed it. My mum had the ravioli too and loved it. The food really is gorgeous. The restaurant is so reasonable too with pricing which is great in the present times. Can't wait to come back.

Lovely dinner with friends! We visited over the Christmas holidays and had a gorgeous experience. The food was beautiful from the staters to the mains. It’s often difficult dining as a group as we have two vegan friends but a few of the dishes could...

I don’t usually do restaurant reviews but came here with friends for the current offer 3small plates and a glass of wine for £15 Amazing value excellent food great sized portions and staff are outstanding I will definitely be back

So we visited here about 2 years ago first time and hands down - we thought it was the best Italian restaurant in the City. Because we’d tried them all. And the staff were so lovely and couldn’t have made our night any better. Truly...

The staff are friendly and attentive and recommended the sautéed potatoes -wow! Definitely try these! Food was delicious overall. We will definitely be returning!

We visited here after a lovely afternoon at the theatre. Unfortunately we were very disappointed with the whole experience. My husband had the mussels to start but they were cold. When he told the server, they were returned to the kitchen and brought out again...

When on Xmas Eve and the team couldnt do enough for us. Seated us safely and accomondated our 2 young children. Busy restaurant but the staff were always available to ensure we were ok and to take more drinks orders . Food wise - sensational....

The food was excellent as was the service. The price was very good as well. 1st time we've been back to restraunt since lock down and it was brilliant. Highly recommend.

Went to this restaurant again last night and ordered a takeaway. It is literally as good as eating in, the quality of food from this place is consistently outstanding. We have been a few times and always forgotten to leave a review. Highly recommend for...

This place is a hidden gem not far from Allerton road.We looked at the menu on several occasions but never booked.Tonight was our first visit but definitely not the last !!A very warm welcome and seated straight away.I enquired about the house wine and was...

Service dreadful no atmosphere and food very average lasagna forgot sauce and flavour Much better places to eat

Visited here last night with my mum. We got pan fried seabass and chicken in dijon & mushroom sauce, both dishes were gorgeous, followed by delicious cake deserts. Not only was the food beautiful but the staff are so friendly and attentive, we really liked...

I visited here with my mum and bridesmaid after having my final dress fitting at the bridal shop next door. It smelt amazing from outside and the food was delicious! When tasting the ice cream it took me back to a previous holiday I had...

visited twice since reopened and received unbelievable service and lovely food !!!! Staff always really lovely and would most definitely recommend !!

Heaven in your mouth. The best ribs I’ve ever tasted and I’ve tasted a few. Staff beautiful inside and out. Just incredible. No other restaurant will ever compare. I’m spoilt forever. !!

We dined here this week. Booked ahead service and meal were great. Really good Italian based food. Great chef. Wine and drinks were a good standard and reasonable. Social distancing well catered for. All in all a good experience.

Like other reviewers this was our first restaurant meal since lockdown and it was a success. It was busy enough to have atmosphere but still we had our own space. The moveable screens they have introduced are classy and neither of my two friends even...

First meal out after Covid, had a table for 6, staff are lovely and the food was delicious, I would highly recommend this restaurant, and will definitely return, thanks L’Olivetto for a great night

In truth, if I had just been passing this place I wouldn't have gone in for love nor money. But...ignore the beige and coffee coloured walls and formica tables and take the plunge because the food is really, really good. Arancini and chicken liver pate...

First time here... Just food and service disgusting.. Staff are angry... Dont know why?ask help ...to choose from manu... Just angry... Will never go

What a find! Italian is my favourite food so to find one local to were I live is great but to find one that ticks all the right boxes is even better. Booked a table online and judging by how popular this place is I...

We went today for sunday dinner and i have to say it was gorgeous !!! From the Pate i had,to the Garlic mushrooms my husband had for starters to the first class service,it was perfect. The roast was to die for,perfect in every way. Compliments...

Visited this restaurant with my husband and our friends another couple. Great location as local to us and we prefer not going into the city centre. The staff were friendly and the restaurant had a lovely atmosphere and was very clean. The food was amazing...

Dans Birthday: We had the pleasure of visiting this establishment for our son's birthday with18 family and friends early evening booking, I can honestly say our experience was terrific the staff were polite, friendly, the service was excellent, the food was also excellent. I would...

The food was nice as went on a Sunday evening however I wouldn’t return. Nice and clean restaurant, staff seemed friendly but also like they didn’t want to be there with it been a quite and late on a Sunday. Food was nice however for...

Lovely last minute dinner. Great friendly staff. It was our anniversary and they removed the bottle of fizz from the bill. Will be back

Came here yesterday for a family birthday meal. Couldn’t fault the place one bit. All had starters and mains and everyone enjoyed what they had, couldn’t finish because there was loads of it (not a bad thing). The staff were lovely and very attentive. Been...

We are at the restaurant for the first time this week and we're planning our next visit already. The food was delicious, the service excellent and we were made to feel very welcome and comfortable. Can't wait to visit again.

Service was excellent and friendly. the food was an astronomic delight the house special spaghetti was absolutely fantastic and really needs to be tried. Can't wait to re visit.

Friday (14th June) was Asa Murphy night at L'olivetto and as always its a great night. All the staff are friendly and helpful from Shoonagh to the servers, the back staff in the kitchen go out of their way to accommodate fussy eaters like myself...

Amazing food, blown away couldn’t fault anything and that was all 7 of us. Lots to choose from. Service was Fantastic. Especially Megan. Can’t wait to come back , thank you.

Our friends had eaten here before but we hadn’t so, always welcoming a new experience, we anticipated having a good time! And, we weren’t disappointed at all. We all decided on the ‘tapas’ style card and ordered 9 different plates. All very tasty and beautifully...

Not much to say here apart from excellent service and excellent food. Staff were friendly and attentive and made a fuss over my daughter (which she loved). Food was well cooked and delicious. Highly recommended.

Very enjoyable meal. Friendly staff. Service was great. Thought the bill was reasonable for seven people. Definitely go again.

My sister booked this restaurant for a family celebration. I had never eaten here before, but I heard good things about it. We had booked as a family of around eighteen, however we were sat on three different tables, no effort was made to try...

Went to this lovely restaurant with some friends the food was amazing the staff where lovely and really helpful well worth a visit would certainly go again

L'olivetto is run by a husband and wife team, husband cooks the food and wife is front of house, they both do their roles to the highest standard. Every couple of months on a Friday they have Asa Murphy entertain their customers. It is a...

My wife & I went on a busy Wednesday night for a belated valentines treat.Not being cheapskates, we opted for the set menu. The wife had calamari followed by mixed seafood with risotto and I had the pate followed by the steak option . All...

We had a lovely night in here on Saturday night. Firstly staff were really helpful and Friendly, in particular Meghan was a little gem, Now food, startarts were all really nice and tasty I had King prawn chilli, which cooked to perfection. Main course were...

Came in for cocktails and was amazed by the lovely and friendly staff!! Gorgeous service - thanks ladies I will always come back x

2nd Italian we’ve been to this month and hands down the best food and portion size! We had a table of 7 and a mix of the standard menu and Christmas menu. Would highly recommend the mushroom bruschetta and the lamb stew.

Had another fantastic meal again. The food was spot on and the staff again were outstanding, Megan was attentive and was a always on hand whenever we wanted anything. It was the first time my children had eaten here and they cleared their plates on...

Ordered a Sunday Road via JustEat and what a waste of money it was. £30 for 2 two courses - that’s an absolute joke to start with. Got my order wrong - didn’t order soup but they decided to send soup anyway with bread that...

My wife and daughter had eaten here and suggested I give it a try. Visited with my wife on a Saturday evening. Very busy. Stand out food was the calamari. The mains were very good. The owner and her staff were very attentive. All-in-all, this...

We held our daughters christening here and we can not recommend the place enough if you want to hold an event here. The food was amazing and plentiful (and really well priced) and the staff were absolutely brilliant leading up to the event and on...

Had another fantastic meal again at this great restaurant. The food was superb and the staff were brilliant. We dropped off balloons and banners the day before and the staff decorated the table for us and everything was ready when we arrived .The food was...

First visit here- booked on Quandoo which was really easy to do. Food was fantastic- all five of us had a lovely meal- the pasta dishes were amazing! Staff fantastic as well- could not have been more accommodating- really friendly as well- will definitely be...

One of our favourite restaurants. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. The food is always delicious. I highly recommend the prawn starter, the sauce is amazing. We will be back!

We had a lovely meal at this restaurant. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was excellent! I would highly recommend this place to others and will definitely be returning!

Hidden on Rose Lane this is a must visit italian restaurant,the food is divine, you can tell the chef is passionate about what he does, friendly staff,nice cozy atmosphere,there is plenty of free parking around which is great,not the cheapest of places but it is...

We had a problem with a miscommunication when ordering but the waiting on staff sorted it. Two girls serving/waiting on were absolutely lovely and did a great job even though they were rushed off their feet. The food was great and worth the wait. Worth...

Four of us ate here tonight and we all agreed the food was excellent and the front of house staff were very friendly and made you feel very welcome.

we haven't eaten out for a long time and we ate here for the first time this year , the 2 girls working the bar and food were lovely , looked after us very well and couldn't fault them. the starters were lovely and the...

Had a fantastic night at the restaurant. The staff were brilliant and couldn't do enough for us. The food was fantastic and plentiful would definitely recommend this place .we will be returning very soon

Great food at this restaurant but be prepared to wait over an hour for it. Child friendly but needs to be stated that the children need supervising.

Family meal on visiting daughter in Liverpool - 5 of us. Great food, good choice, good service. My wife’s allergy to Garlic & Onions was catered for. She had Sea Bass which was freshly cooked and all the dishes came out piping hot. Will definitely...

Thanks Shoonagh and team for an amazing evening on Saturday. The whole process of booking my 50th Birthday for 30 people was smooth and supportive. Communication was regular, and last minute changes accommodated without fuss. The venue on arrival was so warm and welcoming for...

Couldn’t complain about the food or service at all. Absolutely amazing! We had the seafood pasta and the veggie lasagne, both were amazing! Half price prosecco all day Friday! Bargain!! Would definitely return!

We visited last Saturday night with friends, having booked a table for 7.45pm. Due to the cafe style decor of the restaurant (all glass, mirrors and hard surfaces), the acoustics are really bad and it was very difficult to either hear or be heard by...

our first visit here and we were all pleasantly surprised at the friendliness of the staff, the presentation of the table, the wide selection of menu and the quality of the food. The restaurant was warm and welcoming on such a cold evening, and the...

I was staying with a family friend who was going out with a group of friends and I was invited along. We had a lovely evening. The service was good despite it being busy. The food was nice and hot.

Rang in advance to book a table for three. Upon arrival we were shown to a table near the kitchen back door and next to a big group of people, even though there were about 4 other tables free in the rest of the restaurant....

We visited on Saturday 17th Feb, restaurant is small and cosy and well set out. We all had 2 courses and wine and it is great value for money. We were welcomed in and shown to our table by a very nice lady who was...

Had a lovely afternoon lunch Friday 19 jan. Prawn chilli starter and bruschetta very nice. My wife had the seafood risotto for her main which she really enjoyed. I had a steak which was cooked exactly as I asked for and which I thoroughly enjoyed....

The food is genuinely Italian food and we quite liked it, but it is not a typical Italian restaurant. This does not mean that it is a bad restaurant. In fact, the restaurant is nice, quite, and clean. I had the (vegetarian) spaghetti of the...

What a pleasure to visit. Despite a busy night staff very attentive and pleasant. Foot outstanding, and great value. One of few occasions where I have had enough toast to go with my pate. Garlic chilli prawns delicious. Will defiantly return.

Decided to go for a late tea an fancied something local. After seeing this Italian restaurant several times we decided to try an we where not disappointed. The service was brilliant from the moment we walked in, the Christmas menu was a nice mix to...

I frequently dine at this restaurant with friends and family and I have to say not once have i had a bad experience. The excellent service is consistent aswell as the mouth watering food! The latest experience i have to say was the best yet,...

Must say the service is first class....the food is gorgeous....we had the garlic cheese bread which was lovely ...i had the steak for my main which was cooked to perfection and my fiance had the chicken and thoroughly enjoyed it...it was all in all a...

I have a few meals here , Sunday roast is quite nice ,but staff can be quite ignorant and seems to be run by young inexperienced staff . I had phoned on three separate occasions to book Christmas Dinner for five and was told the...

My wife and I visited L’OLIVETTO on a Saturday night, on arrival we were taken to our table very quickly. Unfortunately, we were sitting beside a large and very noisy party. When we asked if we could move the waitress found us another table without...

We have ate at the restaurant plenty of times. It as become our go to for Italian. Food is amazing some of the best Italian food in liverpool, linguine and calamari two dishes that stand out. Staff are friendly attentive and always gone out their...

What can I say, I love this place! I go as regularly as I can, most recently last Thursday evening with my partner and child. The adults chose from the fixed price two course menu, both choosing pate to start and a chicken dish to...

Visited last night 8th July 2017 with group of friends. Venue is very cosy and trendy. Staff very friendly and attentive. Peroni on draught a big bonus. Couple of nice wines aswell. Good selection of italian dishes and a few basic english choices for those...

I've been to this place before when it was Amber but this was my first visit as L'olivetto. It did not disappoint one bit. The girl who served us was really friendly and efficient. Food excellent, Tagliatelle with Seabass and prawns - delicious accompanied by...

enjoyed a lovely 2 course meal from the early evening menu, 4 people in out party who all had different meals and all enjoyed. Service was very good and very friendly staff. Will definitely be going here again.

Food was good with a range of meat, fish, veggie, pizza and pasta. Service excellent - prompt and friendly, not rushed. Not very busy. Chef went home at 9.30. Some good offers on durig tbe week.

Waited over forty five minutes to receive our meal. Lasagne dry and tasteless, spaghetti meatballs, dry and tasteless, cod loin, overcooked, tiny portion, and poor quality. Staff a bit clueless, served the wrong dish! Won't go there again. Very disappointed.

Enjoyed a lovely 2 course meal which we choose from main menu, rather than the early evening set menu, & this was really reasonably priced. Husbands Lasagna was generous & I loved my seafood pasta. Nice treat.

Visited here again. Food really Good. From starter to main. Wine half price on a Wednesday. Great value for money. I had the bruschetta for starters and my hubby had the calamari. Excellent. For the main I had the lasagne so good, and hubby had...

I can't understand why this restaurant is not more popular. Food was brilliant and service great. Would definitely recommend.

Our visit to L'Olivetti for family meal was a great success. Food fabulous and service by Shona was great. Will definitely be going again

Went to this restaurant for my birthday meal with my partner. The food was fantastic and the staff most helpful. It was very quiet on the night that we went but I understand from other people that I have spoken too some weekend nights can...

Read some good reviews of this Italian restaurant so gave it a try. Tables are so bare and unwelcoming, the food is very very average and not particularly presented in an attractive way. Service was so slow and we left before pudding. It is a...

Last time we came was October 2015. At that time I gave this place 4 stars and mentioned the great lunch menu. This time round, we were quite disappointed to find the lunch menu has gone, apparently due to lack of demand. We were prepared...

Have visited on 3 occasions, inc Birthday visit. Convenient restuarent offering plenty of choice - beautiful qualityand presentation. Attentive staff but setting conducive to conversation - good for couple evening out . WORTH booking if larger group numbers, even family seating. Nice touch....small birthday cake...