Olive in Amber Valley

Round of applause! We gave one this evening when a horrible couple left the centre of the restaurant. This meal was one of the best iv eaten, authentic, Full of flavour, Interesting and presented perfectly. The service & atmosphere was exceptional, I cannot wait to return.

Lovely restaurant,attended a cookery demonstration then went back in the evening to eat the results!!! Food was amazing will definitely be back

My partner and me went here for a late birthday meal and it was such a lovely night. Very cosy and relaxing atmosphere and the food was great! Staff were so welcoming and couldn't do more for us! Vegetarian selection was great and will be coming back again for sure!

Had a lovely family meal here on holiday to the Peak District. Everything very tasty, you can taste it's freshly homemade food. Owner very friendly, came over for a chat. Liked the fact you can bring your own drinks.

Really like Olive. It has a really chilled atmosphere which allows you to relax while lots of delicious treats trickle to the table to share around the table. The tagine as the last dish was my personal favourite. We are all looking forward to returning for another evening.

We've been to Olive several times over several years (at all of its various locations), and Jacqui is the most personable lady you could want to meet. The relaxed informality is one of Olive's USP's: the Tapas-style dining allows you go graze and chat simultaneously, which was perfect for this group get-together. Those who don't eat meat are well catered for as many of the dishes are vegetable based, including a rather tasty veggie Tagine. Space between the tables is pretty limited but, to be honest, part of our enjoyment is chatting to folks on adjacent tables - a bit like we've done on holidays to Greece and Turkey. Being a 'one-man-band', Jacqui does a lot of her food prep before she opens up as space in her kitchen is limited; however, food always comes out hot and tasty and the salads are fresh and delicious. If you're used to more formal, main-stream dining, Olive will seem strange on your first visit but if you're up for trying something different and broadening your horizons, then give it a whirl. Contrary to popular perception, the food isn't particularly spicy (though the meatballs packed a punch :D ), though it is layered with different spices. Oh, I should just say thankyou as well, to Jacqui for sorting a balloon out for our table, as I hadn't got time to do it. In summary: fancy=no, fun=yes; tasty food=yes, sociable= definitely...if you're not up for making new friends and chatting to strangers in proximity, don't bother! Can't wait to come back :D

I have visited Olive 5 times now and have never been disappointed, even when we have brought family for special occasions. The food is absolutely incredible and the relaxed atmosphere makes you feel at home. The salads and lamb tagine are my favourite but absolutely everything on the menu is worth trying! Can’t wait to visit again

To be totally honest, based on my visit to Olive in Belper, I have absolutely no idea where all of these excellent reviews have come from. It’s certainly possible that it was a busier than usual night, or perhaps they were understaffed, but I was incredibly disappointed with my visit. I had chosen the Olive to take my parents out to for their wedding anniversary, and I was so disappointed with everything that I wanted to cry. We managed to enjoy ourselves because of how laughably bad it was but that certainly wasn’t how we intended to enjoy our evening. We were greeted on arrival and our table pointed out to us, along with a menu that was written on a blackboard, which we were advised to take a picture of so we could look over it in our own time. After sitting down it took approximately 20 minutes for someone to come over and offer water for the table, we received this after asking for it a further three times over the course of about an hour and a half. The table (very closely) next to us did not seem to have the same problem, and were also offered a plate of vine-leaf wrapped rice. Although judging by the number of dishes they received that they said they hadn’t ordered, I’m not sure this was intentional. I’m also incredibly confused about the £2 corkage fee we were charged per person at the table. I was under the impression that a corkage fee was supposed to cover perhaps storage in a fridge of our drinks, or perhaps them being poured for us. However, we had to keep our drinks on the floor due to limited space. I myself had a soft drink, my brother some cans of beer, and my parent split a bottle of wine, so I’m not sure at all what this fee was being charged for at all. Perhaps for those of us consuming alcohol but certainly not soft drinks. The food is where it becomes truly laughable. As a table, we decided to order between us to share: vine leaves, meatballs, spinach flatbread, baked brie, chicken shawarma, tabbouleh, and a tagine. We were assured that this would be more than enough for 4 people. We were initially going to order a tagine each and a few plates to start, but each tagine was £20, and we were told one tagine each would be far too much so decided to order as above. The worst part of the experience was that each dish came out at approximately 15-minute intervals and were only large enough for one or two bites each, so you never felt quite satisfied. Although the ‘kitchen’ was in view and immediately adjacent to the dining area, I never could see or smell anything being cooked, although we did see a salad being shaken out of a bag at one point. The nicest dishes were probably the vine leaves (£8), and chicken shawarma (£12) although not particularly special. The spinach flatbread was undoubtedly the worst. I do not picture supermarket tortillas folded in half over some wilted spinach leaves and what appeared to be some melted red leicester cheese when I think of a Moroccan flatbread, but perhaps I am simply not well-travelled or cultured enough. The baked brie appeared to be a lump of brie that had been microwaved in a bowl and did not look remotely appetizing. The tagine was laughable. Again, when I picture a tagine in my head I think of a relatively thick stew with more than one ingredient, and full of rich flavours. What was presented to us at the Olive was some gristly lamb in a tomato flavoured sauce, with no other apparent ingredients than one sad apricot at the bottom of the bowl, for the grand price of £20. There is nothing to really say about the rest of the items that were ordered, not special, but not as awful as the other dishes described above. The restaurant is incredibly cramped, and not in a cosy way, it’s very difficult to pull your chair out and get anywhere, and you are essentially on top of the tables next to you. In total for 4 of us to eat a very disappointing meal (including the questionable corkage fee) it was just under £90. It is entirely possible this was a bad night for the restaurant, but I have been out off entirely, and it is not somewhere I would consider eating at again, and I certainly wouldn’t recommend it to anyone I actually liked.

Absolutely delicious 😋..... Can not recommend this place enough,,,,,,Outstanding food and the fabulous Jacqui gives a great personal touch..... Come on people give this local restaurant a try😋 x

I absolutely love this place and everything about it. The food is fantastic, the ambiance perfect and the staff great. Jackie goes over and above for all of her customers. I was in a group of 5 and everyone had a lovely evening. The food is delicious and there lots of it. The decor is amazing and I would 100% recommend anyone to give this most unique restaurant a visit …. You will not be disappointed.

A wonderful and welcoming restaurant in the heart of Belper. A homely vibe and delicious food. We couldn't have asked for a nicer meal. Will definitely visit again.

Worst place to eat in Belper. No menus were offered. Not everyone can read the specials board on a wall, We were given a bill at the end which Expected us to pay £24 per person for one strip of pitta bread, 2 meatballs and 1 teaspoon of cheese. A bill of £384 with no drinks. I’m sorry but 1 bowl of cheese and 1 bowl of meatballs and a 1” slice of a pitta bread is not an actual meal per table of 7 adults. Empty water jug on the table and no drinks offered. I know it was busy but not everyone likes what is just dumped on a table to share. No food allergies was mentioned and I do have food allergies and luckily I know one meatball, one slice of pitta bread and a teaspoon of melted cheese would be ok but I thought a nice lamb tagine would appear but no. Never going back to waste money on bad food and terrible service. Terrible service was topped off with being shouted the owner Jacqui which ruined the special evening. I don’t think they can cope with a group of 15 split into two tables Best to Avoid there’s much better places to eat in Belper and better value for money.

New location on King Street in Belper. Same amazing food in a much more spacious location and even better lighter decor. Same great service as well and still BYOB. Brilliant to see an independent restaurant being still very successful in the town - we love it and we will continue to support. Thanks so much once again to Jacqui and the team.

Fantastic food and really great service. Really warm atmosphere. Would highly recommend. Great atmosphere in a small corner of Belper

We visited this restaurant as we were visiting Belper for a couple of nights and checked Trip Advisor out for recommendations. Jacqui managed to squeeze us in on a day before booking, and we are so pleased that she did. The whole experience was an absolute joy, the flavours of the food were exquisite and the setting and service were just lovely. I just wish we lived closer!

Really wonderful food, fabulous atmosphere. I love it when you go to a restaurant and instantly feel relaxed and special. The owner and staff genuinely care deeply that you have a wonderful time and it is plainly obvious. A busy, bustling place with food full of amazing flavour and served with love. We will be back (a lot).

This is fast becoming my favourite place to eat in Belper. I really love the relaxed, go with the flow vibe and the amazing food. Previously never a fan of salads, Olive has converted me, fresh delicious combinations of flavours, it's heavenly. What Jacqui does with beetroot is amazing! I am also gluten free and there is always lots of choice so it doesn't feel like an issue as it does in some places. This is not formal dining but this is an eating experience.

I'm pleased to say Belper has many great restaurants. This is not one of them. I was expecting something amazing based on the reviews, but what we got was not even remotely adequate. Authentic food was in short supply; supermarket pittas, olives, stale bread and desserts left me feeling like I'd just been to the local coop and bought a cheap picnic. "Flatbreads" consisting of a packet tortilla with some cheddar melted inside. Shop bought meatballs. I'm not even convinced they own basic cookery equipment aside from a microwave based on what came out of the "kitchen". The only redeeming dish was the lamb tagine, but this was overpriced and the accompanying couscous was poorly cooked. Expensive, cramped, terrible service, poor food, lazy. No thanks.

Amazing food and atmosphere such a lovely evening very friendly highly recommend a visit looking forward to going again

We booked last minute and so glad we did. It was our first time at Olive since it moved and we were shocked when Jacqui told us it had been 2 years. Fabulous atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. The vegan/veggie options are superb, the tagline and salads are wonderful

This was our 1st visit to Olive but definitely won’t be our last. Felt very welcome by Jacqui and her staff. The tables are very eclectic and the menu is on the wall all adding to the atmosphere. Needed the menu explaining to us as unsure what some dishes were and how big the portions were. The food was amazing. Will definitely be back. Cannot believe how lovely the salad was. Thankyou Jacqui and your team, from Sarah ☺️

This was our first visit to Olive, but it won't be our last. Everything from the decor to the staff is worthy of a mention, but not least the food which was sensational. It was a real treat and such good value. This is BYO, so don't forget to pop to the shops first before you relax and enjoy your evening.

Atmosphere lovely and very quirky and beautiful place to eat! Food very authentic and absolutely delicious. Jacqui the owner is lovely and the perfect host. The waiter there, young lad, had a lovely way about him. Professional but a great relaxed approach towards his customers. Will definitely visit again!

A charming place to visit. Wanted to try a Moroccan restaurant and decided to take a trip to here. The food was fantastic, really tasty and filling and very reasonably priced. The owner is a lovely lady who made us feel very welcome indeed. Can’t recommend this place enough!

I have been to The Olive grove several times over the past 18 months since we’ve bought a house in Belper and it is honestly the best food I’ve ever had put in a restaurant. Everything bursts with flavour and the trio of salads …OMG ! It’s so fresh and delicious. Spinach flatbreads , baked Brie , Tabbulea, tagines are all just a treat for the senses. Jacqui is a warm , wonderful host and both her and waiting staff make you feel very welcome and are very attentive. You bring your own booze with £2 corkage fee. A wonderful, quirky, warm place to go for awesome food .

Quirky and intimate dining experience with a wonderful cosy atmosphere. If you want matching tableware and pretentious menus then look elsewhere. But if you enjoy being welcomed like family into an eclectic, colourful snug with, as my husband described it ' some of the best food he'd eaten in the uk' then come to Olive. Jackie the owner is a gracious and well travelled host whose love for Morrocan food shines through with a simple but beautifully executed menu includinhlg veg, lamb an chicken tagines, falafel, a divine veg tart and gorgeous cranberry bread. It's bring your own booze with a reasonable corkage of £2 per person. All in all a wonderful experience as a treat for my dad, and we'll definitely be back.After all, we feel like family now!!

Fantastic food great atmosphere a lovely evening friendly service and a very relaxed experience thank you

We'd been recommended to visit by a friend and it didn't disappoint! Great atmosphere, friendly service and the food was sensational. We'll definitely be going back. Highly recommend

A lovely, quaint and quirky place. Food was outstanding and Jackie was the perfect host. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a super evening. 😊

Amazing authentic Moroccan food, every dish was fresh, tasty & portions were generous. The restaurant had a friendly atmosphere filled with coloured lamps & table candles giving the real feel of Morocco. Jaquie was extremely welcoming & she is now opening certain days of the week for lunch. Living in Nottinghamshire Olive isn't on our doorstep but we can't wait to return it's well worth the journey. Thank you Jaquie for a lovely evening.

I went here with family party of 7 for my 30th birthday meal having found it online. Having not been before we opted for the waitress to bring out a selection of Mezze which was all very tasty particularly the flatbreads that disappeared very quickly. For main we had tagine accompanied with cous cous both the lamb & chicken ones which again were very flavoursome. I will definitely be visiting again and would highly recommend if you like Moroccan cuisine.

We've been to Olive once before and had a great experience, so we thought we'd better leave a review. From entering the restaurant, you feel relaxed, and it's a very easygoing place with no airs and graces. The excellent food comes out when it is ready in a tapas style way, which adds to the experience. It was very busy when we arrived, but food was served at a steady pace, and we had an excellent vegetable tagine, chicken shwarama, trio of salads and a spinach flatbread, all accompanied by our own bottle of champagne. Thank you for a lovely evening

Gorgeous authentic Moroccan restaurant, beautiful food full of flavour and such a bustling vibe. Our first time visiting but we will definitely be back and recommending to others. The portions were big and extremely reasonable. The lady who owns the place and does all the cooking is so lovely and I don’t think realises how good she is! Well done for creating such a lovely feel in your restaurant! Also it’s take your own alcohol.

Went to this little gem last night for my friends birthday and we couldn't be more impressed! The restaurant was warm and cosy, and the owner and waitress were welcoming and all around angels. They offered to bring a selection of food (after asking about allergies etc) and safe to say it was an impressive feast! It was some of the best food we've ever had! We had a full salad, falafel, baked brie, spinach flatbread, roasted chicken, and lamb tagine. The salad was crisp and dressed to perfection, with surprising bursts of mango and blueberry perfectly complimenting the salty feta and tangy dressing. The spinach flatbread was simple and comforting- definitely something I'll try and make at home now! And the falafel was so flavourful and moist- a true feat, and the baked brie really hit the spot. The chicken though, the chicken! It was so moist, marinated to perfection, and juicy and crisp- even the bed of salad it was on was dressed and tasty. The lamb tagine was decadent, lamb falling off the fork and the sauce truly tantalising- just the right amount of spice. There was nary a crumb left on the table after we feasted haha! The host should charge more honestly, because their skill is something rare to find. Thank you, Olive! We'll be back!

Just back from a fab night - food beautiful , atmosphere relaxed and we will definitely be back . Thank you for making our first night out together in ages perfect . We loved the personal touches and being left to enjoy our evening plus the cheeky extra dish of meatballs because you were concerned we may have been waiting too long for another dish ! (Which was not the case ) but a lovely thoughtful additional touch . Thanks again Karen and Adam x

Absolutely lovely place. So quaint and cute! Place was decorated lovely. Such a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Jacqui was so friendly. She took the time to explain the menu to anyone who needed it, which me and my friend really appreciated. Food was absolutely incredible!!!! Will...

We collected a takeaway from Jacqui and as always it was totally delicious. Brie, lamb tagine, spinach flatbreads , couscous , lovely salad as well as dessert. Super good value just the same as when we eat in. Looking forward to all Jacqui has planned...

Perhaps are expectations we're more built up because of all the good reviews.We we're disappointed. We had meatballs 9 pounds..boring the sauce was OK..we thought the mezze dishes expensive for the size .The lamb tagine well the lamb was tender ..but so plain nothing else...

Could not be more welcoming restaurant tucked away in a tiny courtyard. Tasty food served informally which created a lovely atmosphere so much chatting between tables etc. No licence so bring your bottle and just a modest charge for glasses. Meze is the go to...

Very informal, friendly and personable with fantastic tasty food. Highly recommended if you like a very informal and friendly evening out.

The atmosphere was just perfect. The food was absolutely delicious- the flavours, textures and smell.... Just unbelievably delicious.... What a wonderful way to spend an evening. Loved the background music... So authentic.

OMG best best best Moroccan ever. We had a meze of everything on the menu. Absolutely amazing and well worth the drive and hotel stay from Nottingham. If your in Belper this place is a must must must

Owner Jacqui kindly put together a special 3 course menu for our group of 12 people. Platters of vegetarian mezze including pita bread, falafel balls, potatoes, halloumi, couscous, salad, etc. Then choice of lamb, chicken or vegetable tagine with tabbouleh and flatbread stuffed with cheese...

Ate at Olive on Saturday night with friends. We were regulars at the old premises and have had many takeaways. The new place is just as good , fantastic food, quirky decor ,lovely welcome, buzzy atmosphere. The place was full and our friends were well...

Had an amazing Moroccan meal Saturday night loads of vegetarian options, fabulous host and atmosphere.

We have been eating at Olive for many years and have been a few times in the last few months and all of our visits have been amazing. We visited last night for a family meal and once again we were not disappointed. Always a...

Jacqui is a very entertaining host and an excellent cook serving delicious food. We take visiting friends there and they always comment on what an enjoyable experience it is. The whole place is mad, but bring your own booze, tell Jacqui to bring you food...

Always have a very warm welcome and outstanding food . Can’t praise Jackie enough for her little gem in Belper.

We have dined at Olive before and after Covid and are so glad the Jacqui has managed to reopen the Restaurant after a tough two years. The food is always delicious and the service and ambiance is great, it really is a unique place to...

What a fabulous place, so much atmosphere, delicious food. Personal attention that goes over and above what you would expect. A truly wonderful experience, I felt as though I actually was in Morocco , the food, ambience and atmosphere, a truly impressive birthday evening ,...

The atmosphere, owner and food couldn’t have been better. It wasn’t just a meal it was an experience, we tried a selection of everything on the menu and each dish was as fresh and flavourful as the last. The owner was attentive and engaging while...

I really can't recommend Olive enough. The food, the ambience, its all magical. Tucked away in a private courtyard, this is a little gem of a find. And take your own booze too which is always a bonus. It really does transport you to a...

Really sad that we did not enjoy Olive but it was just far too busy and that ruined the enjoyment of the evening. Pre-covid I would not have felt comfortable with how cammed in the tables are. In a Covid world I didn't feel safe....

I loved the Brie and Paprika honey it was mouthwatering. I booked because of the irresistible cooking aroma as I walked passed. It’s super clean but has the great atmosphere which is missing in other restaurants at the moment.

Simply WOW....fantastic 1st time experience at this hidden gem of beautiful, tasy fresh food, service was excellent fro the moment we arrived....we will definitely be returning and telling our friends. Thank you great evening, and a taste sensation.

I went here as a party of 9. We had to pre order, I ordered the falafel and then vegetable stew and couscous. Starter of falafel was £9. When this arrived it came as 6 small balls of falafel with about 3 pieces of rocket...

Fantastic take away , so much food, so generous.Houmous bread, spinach parcels,chicken, meatballs, falafels, lovely rice dish, roasted veggies, salad and a coupe of chocolate mousse. We enjoyed everything as always. Also had enough left over for tea the next day too. Highly recommend.

We ordered a gift voucher for some friends who have been having a bit of a rough time recently. Jacqui made the whole process very easy and she was a pleasure to deal with. The family had a fantastic meal and Jacqui catered to their...

We traveled from Stoke-on-Trent to this restaurant as it was the closest one to us, without going to Manchester or Birmingham. It had great reviews so we saw no reason not to pay a visit. With not being local, it was difficult to find because...

Last night was our first visit to Olive and it was an absolute treat! The atmosphere was cosy and calm, the service was five-star and the home-cooked food was delicious... We paid per head for a full shared Meze and we ate every scrap. Thank...

Arrived to a warm welcome and shown to our table. Cosy, colourful look to the restaurant. There were five of us so decided to share all of the mezé plus the chicken shawarma and lamb tagine. All the food was delicious. I'm not kidding. Prices...

Think we got the last availability tonight so will definitely order earlier next time. Fantastic meze, stuffed vine leaves, almond stuffed olives, beautiful salad, kofta with lovely sauce, brie, various breads , flatbreads,houmous,chicken. All beautifully cooked, like going round to your best friend's house for...

Jacqui is now offering a Saturday night takeaway service for £35, order by Friday and if possible support your local businesses in these trying times.

Eclectic decor, very atmospheric. Owner / chef is lovely and managed to cater for gluten and milk intolerance.

After hearing nothing but good reviews I decided to go with family. We all absolutely loved it, food, service atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

The food here was absolutely delicious with yummy vegetarian options. The place feels like you’re in Aladdin’s cave, lots of character and quirkiness. Staff were super friendly and customers all seemed relaxed. If you like something a little different both with the food and the environment then this place is for you. All food is homemade and the staff work exceptionally hard to give the customers a unique friendly service. Will return for sure! :)

My girlfriend and I visited here on Saturday evening. When we first arrived the table was a bit cramped, but we were assured by the friendly owner and waitress that they would set a new table for us as soon as one was available, which they did no problems at all. I enjoyed the atmosphere, one of the cosiest, welcoming places in the town for dinner, it was not pretentious in the slightest. The food was absolutely excellent - the flavours were great and represented excellent value for money (especially since you can take your own bottle of wine). Would definitely return!

Turned out to be an inspired choice - very good food in a lovely little restaurant - mezzes and tagines were really tasty

Wonderful artistic little restaurant. Marvellous menu and absolutely first class service. Everything was delicious. Will certainly return.

The lady opened just for us for my mums birthday and it didnt disapoint. The food was amazing and lots to choose from. Its a hidden gem but definatly would go back loved every minute of it

Cosy little BYO restaurant serving fresh tasting good Moroccan style food. Wanted to try everything so the smaller mezze dishes help you to do so. Really welcoming and friendly, look forward to another visit!

Went with three mates and wasn't sure what to expect but I was really surprised at the wonderful decore it was really some else, lots of rugs and decorations made the atmosphere warm and a taste of Morocco ! The staff were really friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. Would recommend this restaurant for who wants a great night out in a really welcoming and interesting restaurant.

What can I say...Olive is a fabulous find.

A repeat visit but first time of reviewing this unique little restaurant in Amber Valley. Great Morroccan food both veggie and meat plus interesting sides and starters. Lots of repeat customers who Jacqui always remembers and seem like her friends, Byo drink means you keep the bill down and choose what you have, a lovely touch. The intererior is very Marakech and shabby chic, cosy.

My mum and dad won a voucher in a raffle for this restaurant and decided to give it a go. We were so pleased we did. The food was really good especially the lamb tagine, the flatbreads and the dates stuffed with cheese.

We have been a few times. Unusual place with great food. The lady who runs it tries hard and the food is all home cooked. Small inside and special. Well worth a trip.

Finally managed to get into this place for a meal. The menu is quite small, with starters, Mezes and then a Tagine for a main. But the they seemed to have concentrated on quality rather than quantity. Food was very good and very tasty, the restaurant itself is quite small but very charming. The host and waiting staff were very engaging and I actually prefer an intimate place where people from other tables can chat to each other.

Perfect place for catching up with old friends, which is what we were doing last Saturday when we relived our time in North Africa. Food is very good (Berber chicken was amazing) and the atmosphere is unhurried tranquility despite the place being packed out. The owner/cook somehow manages to talk to everyone and is very welcoming. Bring your own wine was an added bonus and we certainly did (sorry for filling up your recycling box!). If I lived nearer then Olive would be my favourite place. Thanks for a lovely evening.

We managed to eat here last Saturday night although we hadn't booked - we were very lucky and got the very last table. I would advise booking in advance which is what we've done for our next visit. It is clearly very popular as every table was taken. It isn't very large but manages to fit in several tables all dressed with interesting pottery, china and glassware and the drapes and décor set the scene to help you imagine you are in a distant place rather than Belper Market Place. The owner is very personable and talked us through the menu and was able to make recommendations and tweaks to what we requested. She is also the cook and very good she is at it too. There is no licence so if you want alcohol you have to take your own which gives you a lot more flexibility and choice. The other point to note is that it is cash only so go prepared. We loved our food and are now looking forward to taking another couple with us next time.

Took our friends who hadn't been to Olive before .. they loved it. The food was absolutely delicious .. Jacqui is a very lovely host. We all enjoyed a very relaxed evening with very tasty food & superb service. Can't wait to visit again.

Jackie is the most welcoming of hosts. A really good selection of starters and main courses. The flavours and overall experience of the food never fails to surprise. A very well priced meal for amazing home cooked food. Don't miss Olive when in Belper.

Love olive, Jackie always makes us feel special and familiar. We were one of two tables in the restaurant which has had a re vamp not that it needed it. We took our own prosecco which she kept chilled for us. Food was as gorgeous as always. It will remain one of our favourite places in belper.

Dined here last night for our wedding anniversary.Really loved it, so cosy and quirky.Lots of lovely candles.Good service ,fantastic choice of interesting dishes.We both had Lamb Tagine which had a great depth of flavours , a nice cous cous, small salad with a delicious dressing and a super sweet potato flatbread.Followed by Baclava and sticky toffee pudding.

We were here in June and returned to celebrate my partners birthday.

Exceeded expectations! Cosy,quirky and filled with love, was made to feel welcomed, went above and beyond to make sure we was happy and comfortable in just our seating, the food was unbelievable!! Could not fault it in anyway Will definitely be returning Thank you

Unusual little restaurant which was delightful, with lovely relaxed atmosphere and morrocan themed decor. The restaurant was full (Saturday evening) and had a nice buzz and the food was very good. Four of us shared four different mezze dishes, mains... three had the Lamb Tagine with Couscous and one had the Morrocan Vegetable Pie with a lovely salad... all delicious and generous portions. The staff were very friendly and the owner/chef makes the effort to have a chat and make sure you are happy. Restaurant is cash only and bring your own alcohol which is fine with us.

We decided to make a booking at Olive last minute. Luckily we got a table. Brilliant place. This is my new favourite restaurant in Belper. Great atmosphere great food and a great hostess. Booked to go again.

Visited with my Fiancee on Saturday evening after reading about this place on Trip advisor. The reviews that we read were very promising. The restaurant is small,cosy and very inviting. The decor is obviously a traditional style Moroccan theme.

Interesting venue with nice food and reasonable pricing. Decor is atmospheric with an exotic flavour. Friendly service and parking nearby.

Visited Olive for the first time. Arrived to a busy restaurant .. received a warm welcome..menu described fully to us.. the food was delicious .. byo which is super.. had plenty of food at very reasonable prices & delicious.Great service. The owner came out onto the street to make sure we didn't leave with a farewell & to ask if we enjoyed our meal.. highly recommend ..

I reviewed this some time ago, and Jackie’s place is still fabulous.I love this place, it is relaxing, and the food is fresh,

Great, fresh Moroccan food in a quaint restaurant. Host Jacqui is fabulous. BYOB helps keep the cost down too. Excellent night out

A fantastic night - food was excellent and lots of choice. Dissuaded us from over ordering- you really don’t often get that honesty. Thank you for converting my friends to olives and dates! Like being at a friends house for a evening full of fabulous food, love and laughter. Thank you!

Great quirky little place in Belper. Jacqui was a lovely host :) food was tasty and authentic. Lots of choice for mezze and obviously different tagines for main. Can’t wait to go back!

Thanks for opening the restaurant just for Marie and I on your day off. The food was fabulous and you were a great host. We will return. Thanks again Ed

Wonderful food and masses of it. Jackie is lovely and the decor is fabulous. Highly recommend a visit.

First visit and wasn’t sure what to expect but it was excellent. Quirky interior, compact which meant guests were chatting to each other. Most dishes were gluten free so lots of choice. Highlight was the lamb tagine - perfectly cooked tender meat and so flavoursome. The courgette and spinach flatbread was so great I asked for recipe.

I was taken here by my daughter and my partner on Father's Day.

My husband and I were heading to another restaurant when we stumbled upon Olives. The cute decorations (fairy lights, mirrors and fancy goblets!) and tasty looking menu tempted us in. We met the owner, who is so friendly and lovely! Throughout the meal she was really keen to make sure we were enjoying it, was really thoughtful and obviously had a great attention to detail.

I had read the excellent reviews & Olive definitely lived up to them. The food was delicious & tasty. This intimate restaurant is relaxed, friendly & styled to Moroccan authenticity, the candles & coloured glass give a mystical feel to the place. We were hosted like friends, Jaqui is warm & welcoming, can't wait to return for more of those lovely plates of pleasure. Thank you.