Olive Restaurant in Sheffield

Food (when it came) was good, but we had an 8pm table and didn’t get our Starters until 9:30pm and Mains at 10 to 10pm. We mentioned the delay when we came to pay and they said they were a person down, which is fair enough, but it might have improved our evening if they’d communicated this to us earlier, and maybe apologised or offered a discount. We noticed that the next table were offered their Starters foc because of their delay - they were sat down before us so maybe they’d waited even longer? Staff didn’t seem particularly attentive and after our Mains were cleared we waited and had to wave someone over to ask about Desserts. Atmos seemed a bit odd: at 8pm we sat at our table but there were a group standing with drinks just behind me before being shown to their table. Each time the front door or the door to the next room opened, there was a blast of cold October air through, so it felt a bit like the hubbub of a railway station rather than a restaurant. Bit disappointing as it was past 11 when we left, so the pubs were closed and we couldn’t go on for a drink. I’d give it another go, but if the evening was similar, I won’t be going back. That said, the Codici Primitivo was excellent, and great value at £26.

Great place to eat. Delicious small plates and deserts!

Lovely new renovation and menu! We enjoyed our starters and our drinks. The mains (fillet steak) was delicious too, however two portions of chips were forgotten (serves with chips)-which was quite annoying as we all practically finished our meals by time it came.

Great food. Choice of lovely tapas style sharing plates as well as larger mains. This is our second visit here and will definitely come again. Love the new bar area.

Superb restaurant (one of our favourites) consistently serving superb food - always a privilege and pleasure to eat here.

Very nice food. A Moroccan/Italian fusion, delicious and different from the norm, with friendly service and cool decor. Our first visit and would definitely go again.

We came to this resturant a couple of years ago before they extended the promises and we really enjoyed the culinary experience, in particular the sea bass which had four, yes four fillets. So, it was a special anniversary for my wife and myself and decided to go to the Olive again after such a wonderful previous experience....how wrong could we have been.. We both ordered a start which was okay then both ordered the sea bass. What a complete shock...we were given just one sea bass fillet and a small portion of vegetables. To make things worse our side orders and drinks were going to the wrong tables as the waitresses didn't have a clue where the orders were going due to no table numbers. It was quite a disappointing experience in every respect not to mention the top price charged. We don't know why it has changed so much but we will definately not be going back as there is a really wide choice of quality, value for money resturants in Sheffield. Truly Dissapointed...

Lovely! One of the best restaurants in Sheffield, Olive has a friendly, buzzing environment and of course great food! A must!

The food was delicious and the staff were lovely. We enjoyed our anniversary at Olive. It's a 20 minute walk out of the city centre, well worth the visit.

Food and service was first class , beautifully spiced food my wife had the sea bass with squid mussels and prawns in a chilly tomato sauce.i had the chicken tagine.very very good quality.

There is now a lovely area to sit before your meal where you can enjoy a tasty glass of wine, cocktail or beer. The menu has many small plates to choose from. We had calamari, sardines and pumpkin tortellini. Before trying their larger plates of orechiette pasta and the chicken terrine. Everything had great flavour and served quickly. Will definitely be back again to try even more of the menu!!

We arrived on a busy Friday night a bit early for our booking so we had a drink in the new bar before! The new decor is stunning. There is also a new cocktail menu with lots of options- I throughly enjoyed my french martini! The service was really friendly and welcoming and we were taken to our table in the restaurant promptly. We decided to make the most of the new small plates option on the menu by sharing 7 of these between 2 of us with some of the appetiser's. Everything was absolutely amazing, we particularly enjoyed the sardines, king prawns and the arancini. Every dish has so much flavour and they all tasted so fresh and delicious. We also had a tiramisu to share which is by far the best we have both tried. This was my last meal in Sheffield and I am so pleased we spent it at Olive. The service and the food is always above and beyond. Thank you so much to all the amazing staff. 😊

Having visited Olive for a number of years now you are always nervous when they change the menu that the food wont be as good. I didnt need to worry the food was amazing and so much choice . I had the Moroccan Chicken tagine and it was the tastiest dish I have had in a long time, my husband had the Bloody Mary Linguini and said the same. The new decor looks lovely and its great you can now have a drink in the bar first or just pop in for a drink. It was a busy Thursday night and the service was still outstanding. It’s nice to find somewhere during the week that is busy with great atmosphere, fantastic food and excellent service. Highly recommend.

Nice to visit Olive again after the refurbishment. Lots more space including the new bar area and new menu . Seem to be a lot more sharing plates this time and thought large plate menu more limited than before but we shared a crispy calamari small plate for a starter which was very tasty followed by a pasta dish each , both very tasty too and well cooked Staff as nice and friendly as before and service was very good Will definitely go again and recommend

Lovely food. We had the small plates and 6 plates between the 2 of us was plenty. Came to about £60 per head with a bottle of wine and a couple of cocktails

Very good quality and authentic Mediterranean/Moroccan cuisine. We had 6 small plates between two people. A little pricey, but good enough to be worth it on a special occassion. A good wine choice and well made cocktails. The tiramasu was delcious and generous.

Turned up on Saturday for a special meal with friends to find the place shut - another set of people turned up expecting to dine -no explanation. Tried calling the telephone number-no reply. Found somewhere else to dine but took several attempts- got a telephone call explaining what had happened whilst we were in another eaterie at 8.45pm - fully understand things happen but not really acceptable when you turn up at a restaurant and it is closed, you are left stood on the doorstep ringing to ascertain what is going on.

Lovely little restaurant serving Mediterranean food with a Moroccan reach ! I love Moroccan food, and so it was great to discover this place in Sheffield. The Moroccan dishes were perfectly spiced, not too hot. Great presentation top. Efficient and friendly service

Went for a meal here Friday night with girlfriends. Free parking was a bonus. Service was good and the menu was varied. Really enjoyed the meal. Good size portions. Would be better if they did cocktails

We are regular visitors to the Olive , since finding this amazing restaurant we can’t help but to keep going back , we have probably tried between us nearly every dish on the menu, including the fantastic specials available , the restaurant is faultless in every way from the moment you arrive the staff are attentive, welcoming & very knowledgeable & the food is just another level , my Wife has fussy dietary requirements but nothing is any trouble with the chef only to happy to oblige , the fillet steak is the best I’ve ever had & I can’t recommend it enough. We can’t wait for Olives next chapter with the exciting news of the extension incorporating a cocktail bar & small plates we will definitely be back , thank you

Food had good flavours and the right portion. 1st time visiting, would visit again. Small restaurant with great staff.

Took a client here for a business meeting dinner to celebrate our contract renewal. Restaurant was very friendly and offered great meals. Waiter was helpful in accommodating diet options. Wife enjoyed the drinks menu too.

Absolutely delicious meal. Our first visit but definitely not our last. My wife had a bruschetta starter and a pasta for main, she said both were outstanding. I had the Moroccan meatballs and fillet steak special. The meat was just cooked to perfection. Staff were very friendly and knwlegeabke about the menu. We will be booking again soon.

Lovely cosy little restaurant with a beautiful atmosphere and such good food. I had the slow cooked beef pasta and it was amazingly filling and delicious. 100% recommend

Buzzing atmosphere. Lovely food. Pleasant service.

Amazing food and service. Our first time visiting and we’ll definitely be returning. Great menu and plenty of GF options and the staff were really accommodating.

This is one of the very best restaurants in Sheffield. Incredible flavours, calm atmosphere, I can't fault anything and looking forward to going again.

Have been to Olive a few times and it is always delicious, great service and a lovely ambience. Definitely advise booking as it is always busy! And deservedly so.

Good meal with friendly service. The slow-cooked Moroccan lamb is recommended, and the King Prawns starter. Nice atmosphere.

Absolutely devine food. Mediterranean with a Moroccan twist. The lamb was just to die for. Wonderful service. Loved it..

Nicely placed restaurant outside of the city centre near Halifax hall. Friendly and cozy atmosphere, very accommodating and authentic. All dishes were superb, Fromm starter choices to mains and desserts. Really highly recommended. We would definitely go again if we lived locally, but we were only visiting family for the weekend.

Lovely atmosphere and great food ..so impressed we have booked again for a birthday celebration .. but busy so book well in advance especially at weekends

The Valentine’s Day set menu was a scam. I noticed this after we left the restaurant as I was planning to go back cause I really enjoyed everything that I had tonight. My date night just so happened to be on Valentine’s Day and I picked this restaurant on a whim. I didn’t specifically come here to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The set menu was £65pp. On their website those 3 courses that I had tonight come to a total of £44.40. EDIT (response to owner) : You never sent me any menu. My partner takes care of the reservations and pays the bills. I picked your restaurant on a whim.

Fab restaurant, the staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. I had paid a deposit on NYE in error and they honoured it for another time. Very impressed with the service and would definitely go back. Husband said it was one of the best steaks he’d ever had!😃

We phoned on spec at short notice and they were able to fit us in. Really delicious food at a fair price, friendly staff. Definitely worth a repeat visit next time I’m in Sheffield.

Decided on this restaurant as was staying in the area for the weekend. Wasn’t disappointed as the food was superb. Asked the waitress for recommendations for starters and both the halloumi and prawns were excellent. All the food was tasty and cooked to perfection. My partner commented that the panna cotta for desert was the best she had ever tasted.

Lovely restaurant, brilliant food!

Another excellent meal at Olive this evening. The steak was so very very tasty and the truffle chips so tempting! Thank you to the chef and the lovely ladies serving who made our visit so enjoyable. We will be back soon.

Perfect! This was recommended to us, and we’d recommend if you are visiting Sheffield. Small cosy place, expert friendly waitresses. Really helpful and attentive. Food was amazing. Son loved it. One of us doesn’t eat meat and the fish was exquisite. Mediterranean flavours and hearty home cooking. Vanilla lavender creme brûlée was sublime. Thanks for a lovely meal and evening! Tip - take cash as they don’t take tips via card.

This is our top restaurant in Sheffield - excellent food and service.

We visited for my partner’s birthday dinner and whilst it was nice, for all the rave reviews I was expecting a little more. On the positive side the lamb was excellent (which we both had), and desserts (tiramisu and the brownie) were equally good. She very much enjoyed the prawn starter but I found my arancini quite bland and had to ask for additional salt and pepper - which strangely were quickly whisked away again like they didn’t have enough..? Most odd was the side of garlic and chilli greens which I was genuinely surprised by - a mixture of brussel sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and parsnips in a tiny dish. Wouldn’t order again for £5 a go, and the lamb came with just enough sides as it was. Service was very slow to start (30 minutes for starters), but then sped up greatly to the point by the end tables were cleared before the final spoonful had been swallowed and we felt a little rushed. There was also an odd mixture of pleasant traditional background music and early 2000s hits (RHCP 🤘). We did enjoy our meal overall, but not sure we’d return in a hurry.

This lovely restaurant offers superb, delicious food and perfect service. We had a birthday party here last week and it was wonderful.

We went here to celebrate our NYE, and I'm so glad we did. The food was incredible, which was paired with some lovely wine. The staff are brilliant and really friendly. Thank you.

Booked for my husband’s birthday which is 25th Dec, had an amazing meal food was outstanding, and the service brilliant with friendly helpful staff. Enjoyed a very enjoyable evening.

We had plans outside of Sheffield and had a couple of hours to kill, so we swung by for a pre Xmas meal. The lamb was amazing as it always is, and I tried the panna cotta for desert, which really was something very special. Also, I can't recommend the carrots enough. It might sound weird, but you guys need to try them. :p

Had a lovely anniversary meal here, one of the best meals we have ever had! All 3 courses were delicious with the credit to the Chef. Good wines and friendly staff with a lovely atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back.

Group of female friends dined here the other evening. Menu seemed to be a mix of Moroccan and Italian. The food was an absolute joy. The saucing was very much to the point, the vegetable side dish was seasonal, with a great variety. We started...

Fabulous pasta and service. Restaurant is lovely and friendly atmosphere. House wine very nice. A real local treat for us.

My first time in this establishment but would recommend. It’s a cosy environment a little snug but still nice, Happy smiling staff who were excellent, happy to give details of the menu and specials on offer. Good service throughout. We were a table of 7 on a Friday night and could only get in on the second sitting 8:30 it’s Popular/ Busy. The menu is medium sized with a good choice of Starters, Mains and Desserts. There is a pasta section but everything has a Greek twist rather than Italian and it’s better for it. I have a filo/ samosa type thing filled with vegetables and drizzled in Greek yogurt and harissa really nice and a good portion. For main I had 8oz fillet it came with a very small garnish of Rocket and I went for Carrots instead of chips. wow the carrots are amazing. The steak looked well done (I ordered medium) but it was cooked to perfection with a lovely charcoal taste to the outer. The other had a selection of desserts and they all looked good, no complaints from Anyone. I would describe the value for money as good it’s not the cheapest steak in Sheffield but I can’t remember having a better one in the last couple of years. (£31:00 from memory) overall a really nice restaurant.

Excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. Very friendly and accommodating staff. One of the best small restaurants in Sheffield. Had a chef's special fish dish that was absolutely delicious.

We had a beautiful meal here last night! My son's 30th birthday and nothing was too much trouble. We dropped banners and balloons off earlier and they had arranged them really nicely for our arrival. We had a selection of cocktails then starters and mains all different, all cooked beautifully and served with a smile! We had a smashing time and will definitely return ☆☆☆☆☆

Simple, limited menu, done brilliantly! Excellent staff, lovely atmosphere and reasonably priced 🍷

Lovely little restaurant servicing delicious and well presented food. Great service from friendly staff. Will definitely visit again.

What an amazing meal and experience! We were truly blown away by the hospitality and the high end quality of the food we were served over three courses - flawless! One of the loveliest dining experiences we've had, as a couple. A lovely environment and...

Fantastic service and wonderful food - looking forward to my next visit to Sheffield just so I can eat here! This is my second visit to this lovely restaurant and they didn’t disappoint. The food is high quality and simply perfect.

Lovely place and very tasty food! We had lamb, chicken and vegetable dishes and everything was delicious.

The food was amazing - comfort in a bowl - both me and my friend struggled to decide what to order as everything sounded delicious. The staff and restaurant were warm and friendly. We would highly recommend

Lovely menu choices. Beautifully cooked and presented dishes. Good wine. Attentive friendly staff. Highly recommended, but do book early.

We were staying at a local hotel and wanted to find a good restaurant nearby. Logged on to Tripadvisor and found Olive Restaurant with lots of positive reviews. We were absolutely blown away with the quality of the food, wine and service. Next time we...

Gorgeous food and amazing staff! Had a lovely meal tonight at Olive on Eccy road. Lovely staff and food was incredible!

Lovely restaurant serving exceptional food. One of the best meals my partner and I have had in years. We like to think we are quite well travelled and have eaten all over. This is an unassuming restaurant with fabulous staff serving high end food. A...

Fantastic restaurant. Best steak I’ve had anywhere. Menu is varied with some stunning dishes. Service was also great in such a lively place.

Lovely restaurant serving exceptional food. One of the best meals my partner and I have had in years. We like to think we are quite well travelled and have eaten all over. This is an unassuming restaurant with fabulous staff serving high end food. A credit to Sheffield.

Loved the food and great service and atmosphere, and the food was very well presented. The arancini paired with the king prawn matcha with cashew nut pesto main were delicious and would definitely recommend!

A small restaurant with a nice ambience and lovely food As it’s fine dining small portions but that’s to be expected I had Calamari for starters which was nicely cooked and then the Moroccan lamb, which was beautifully cooked and flavoursome Prices are what you...

As a coeliac, I couldn't recommend this place enough. Excellent food and attention to making sure that I got mine separately.

Really lovely little restaurant. Food was excellent.

Our first visit to Olive. Visited on a Saturday night and it was full which is always nice to see in an independent. Lovely menu. We ordered 3 courses each and enjoyed every dish. My husband could have eaten a bowl of the harissa jam...

I enjoyed are birthday meal at olive and could not fault the place. With reasonable price meal. Thank you.

Lovely date night. Have also been here with small group girl friends. Both times food and service excellent.

Lovely little restaurant with great food and service. We were there early evening on Wednesday so it was very quiet, but there was a good atmosphere helped by interesting music. The highlight was the gorgeous food - we both had the King Prawn Linguine and...

My husband and I holiday in the Peak District every year and, ever since discovering this restaurant, we always make a trip into Sheffield especially. It is always perfect - the arty bohemian atmosphere, friendly staff, and superb food creatively served on gorgeous covetable stoneware...

Random Tuesday date night. We had no idea where to go. A colleague suggested Olive and we were not disappointed. Lovely atmosphere, great staff and delicious food. House wine also very nice. Shared a starter, both had pasta for main and shared a pud, 2...

Came here with my partner for our date night. The best restaurant on Ecclesall Road! We ordered the meatballs, tallegio and arancini for starters. My partner had the Moroccan lamb and I had the ravioloni. Compliments to the chef for the meals and presentation! As...

The food was beautiful The lamb as a main 10/10 Will travel from Leeds again to eat here again

Amazing food and really good service. We had such a good night. All dishes had so much flavour. I loved the butternut squash arancini.

The food is extraordinarily good, we are both vegetarian and we can't fault it. Not the cheapest but with food this good, who cares

Went here on Friday night for dinner with my boyfriend. Hands down the best Panna cotta I've ever had! The tiramisu was excellent also. The mains were also very good, beautifully presented and delicious. Plus the service was very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!

We had a really delicious meal here as a group of 4. The Moroccan Lamb was so good - melt-in the mouth lamb beautifully flavoured. We also had the slow-cooked beef, and I will have that next time! The service was excellent - friendly and...

2nd time visiting, atmosphere, decor, staff, service and food excellent again, thank you, plus being able to park nearby on road.

Great food, and customer service x Just happened to walk past, and thought we would give it a try, glad we did.

Good food. Nice atmosphere. Always busy!

Food is absolutely PHENOMENAL! Great Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Both waiters were brilliant very attentive, one even forgot to put vodka in my martini so replaced it for free :). 10/10 recommended if in Sheffield.

Heads down best food I had in a while in Sheffield. Beautifully presented with excellent friendly service. Great taste. Can’t fault it

First time at the Olive, won’t be the last ❤️. Had a lovely table in the window. Lovely restaurant, great atmosphere and service. The food was beautiful, had the prawns and aronchi to start and then Moroccan Lamb, everything was cooked to perfection. Would certainly recommend ⭐️

The best tiramisu that we’ve had in Sheffield!

This is the second time we have been here and it did not disappoint. The food is amazing, and so reasonably priced. Staff are so lovely, and the atmosphere is brill. You can go as a couple, group of friends or even family. Well worth...

Gorgeous food, excellent service, what more you could want!

Not our first time. Food here is fantastic 😋 I would recommend highly!!!! I had the special (T-bone steak) was seasoned beautifully and cooked perfect. My partner had the lamb and thought it was superb 👌🏻

Called in with my partner yesterday, early evening, on a whim as we were in the area for an event later that night. Lovely, cozy, authentic place and the food was amazing.

Amazing food, staff and ambience. Had a celebratory dinner here and everything was perfect

The restaurant is lovely and homely with excellent fresh cooked food. The sea food special was to die for and the cheese starter equally so. Excellent service too.

We went here for a birthday celebration. The food menu is a cross of Mediterranean with a hint of North African. The menu is relatively small, but all of the food was brilliant throughout, this includes taste, quality and presentation. Quantity is on the smaller side, but is made up for by the other factors and all is reflected in the pricing. Although nothing to complain about, the food was a little slower than expected - but we were a group of 6. Overall a great evening and experience.

Had a lovely meal at Olive last night. The food was delightful, and the atmosphere/service was spot on. On a separate note, I left my car keys and the staff waited out of hours the next day for me to collect them - further signs of a proper family business run properly - as shown by a full house on a Wednesday night. Will definitely be returning.

Amazing food, Such lovely staff and couldn’t have done anything else to be so helpful, Thankyou!! Will definitely be returning

Visited with my wife, brother and sister-in-law. We all agreed that it was the most delicious meal we'd had in a long time. The fish was especially good and the chips were the best I've ever tasted! We made a point of passing our compliments...

Our first visit to this restaurant but will definitely be back! Interesting menu, lots of choice. We tried the Moroccan Meatballs, King Prawns & Arancini for starters & then the Spinach & Ricotta Raviolini & Slow Cooked Beef for mains, all were delicious. Lovely place...

Lovely night. Girls night out. Surrounded by couples and families. Amazing food. Very accommodating for friend who has coeliac. Lots of food suitable for coeliac. Great wine. Top atmosphere.

Outstanding service food. Highly recommended. Can with friends. Everyone had stater and main. Good and service was outstanding staff very friendly. Highly recommend

Each year I plan a group meal for around twenty women, friends and colleagues attending The Children's Media Conference in Sheffield. This year I found OLIVE online and chose the restaurant based on it being an indie and having great reviews. I am so happy...