The Olive Garden in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

This little restaurant was so cozy and lovely! The food was amazing. My fiancé had the carbonara and say it was gorgeous, I had the spaghetti bolognaise and it was one of the best I have ever had! It was proper home cooked comfort food and the cheesy garlic bread was to die for! Definitely recommend this little Italian - will 100% be back !!

This is a wonderful restaurant serving fresh authentic food. We visited again this time to celebrate our anniversary. The owner was friendly and attentive. Good value for money too. A must if you are visiting Tintagel.

Absolutely amazing food & service. I would highly recommend eating here if you're in the area! The best linguine I've ever tasted!

Our favourite place to eat in Tintagel - actually we haven’t had better pizza anywhere else. We visited twice on our last short break! Felt very welcome - so was our dog. Great food, service & music made for a really enjoyable relaxed evening. Highly recommend.

Lovely little Italian, very friendly staff, made to feel really welcome, food decent and reasonably priced, would recommend.

Lovely staff, delicious food, wonderful atmosphere. The staff are friendly & helpful making sure we had everything we needed- the food comes quickly and is delicious! The food is fresh and tasty - we loved the spaghetti & the mozzarella salad. We can’t wait to go back! It’s a real gem.

We stumbled on this restaurant on our 3rd night, all the other restaurants in the village seemed to have last orders around 7.45pm. We ate there twice. It was excellent service from Chris, really nice food, well presented and tasty. The prices are reasonable and we had two wonderful experiences there.

Food was good rustic italian, just as advertised. Particular highlights were the bread in the bread and olive small plate and the chocolate orange tart. The kitchen was struggling with technical difficulties, which delayed us placing our order, but seemed not to affect quality or speed of our food. We're used to eating late, especially on holiday, and have found the kitchen closing times local to Tintagel a bit of a shock. This place seems to stay open slightly later than most locally.

Great food. Had a lovely carbonara with garlic bread. Homemade, which was appreciated. Very quiet that night, but the weather was awful. Would recommend.

If it was a food review. It would be 4/5 despite the coldish pizza but everything else makes a it one. We rang up at 5:55pm on the off chance of a table same evening around 8 to be told there was nothing. My partner rang up at 6:10pm same evening on the chance there would be a table to our delight there was one at 8pm. On arrival at 8pm we were offered one of four tables to sit at and the restaurant was empty - he had lied to us on the phone to shut uo up early. Food (pizza) was cold and service was awful. He called us pricks and threatened to phone police for saying it was cold. His partner come out to calm him down. DO NOT GO HERE BE IS DREADFUL

Amazing food, excellent gluten free options too! Very cosy, quiet atmosphere which was lovely. Would certainly recommend.

Nice little business, friendly staff and competitive with local prices. Fits in with the Tintagel vibe very nicely. Recommend to book as it’s only small.

Excellent Italian restaurant serving consistently delicious food run by lovely people. We recommended highly!

Myself and my hubby enjoyed a wonderful anniversary meal whilst on our holiday. The food was delicious and the service very good. Highly recommended.

100% recommend the Olive Garden in Tintagel..... have just had a fabulous meal this evening, the owner was really friendly once we got chatting to him !!! They are a very small local business so there may be a bit of a longer wait at busy times but the food is well worth it!! I love the fact they only do a small menu and they concentrate on making the food really good !! I ate my food before I thought about taking a pic sorry. Will certainly come again next time we visit Cornwall

Visited here recently as a family of 4 with Adobe in tow.And was not disappointed.from the atmosphere of this small but quaint restaurant to the provision of its excellent Italian cuisine which cannot be faulted.I had the lasagne which I would recommend.Pizza,spaghetti bolognese and the fettucini carbonara which was enjoyed by our party were also really tasty.Service was excellent combined with atmosphere would totally recommend this little gem of a restaurant in tintagel.(Also dog friendly).

We walked in and were lucky to get a table. The food was lovely service was ok the guy just needs smile a bit more. Well worth a visit.

Firstly owner not the most engaging Place was empty and it was like he was doing us the favour letting us in Quite surly and spent the night behind the counter sampling the spirits Young lad serving was trying his best but not quite up to it ,might have been his first time ?? Food at best OK, 2 dishes very bland Wouldn't rush back

Yet another banging pizza from The Olive Garden. Our go to pizza pasta place, fortunate to live close by. Build your own pizza from a list of ingrediants. Superb thin and crispy base. Downed with lovely cold pint of Doom Bar. Great service as always from staff young and old. What's not to love?

Very expensive as food was very average staff were attentive its ok as a holiday one off but wouldn’t go on a regular basis would cost you a fortune !

Amazing Italian restaurant! The best lasagna I have ever eaten. Excellent menu without too much, just right. It's a family run business who make you feel very welcome.

Visited there last night during a two night break in Tintagel. The restaurant is quite small but that wasn’t a problem. Shown to our table and ordered a bottle of house Pino at around £21 which is about average for a bottle of restaurant wine. Placed our order. I chose the spicy Tuscan Tomato soup for my starter and it was extremely spicy which suited me. One thing that I wasn’t impressed with was the fact that the sleeves of my top kept sticking to the edge of the table. Not sure what it was but there was a black sticky residue on both edges of the table? We both ordered a pasta meal which at around £17.50 each wasn’t anything special if I’m honest. I can’t remember what my dish was but it was supposed to be a spicy sauce with chicken and bacon. I’ve made the same style of dish at home for a fraction of the price and with more flavour. Also, there were two customers that had brought a German Shepherd dog into the restaurant with them . Not what you’d expect from an evening in a restaurant! All in all, I’d say the meal was average but service was good. One other annoying fact was there was a couple that was sat near to us who were smokers. He kept on feeling the need to pop in and out in between courses and she was sneakily vaping away in the actual restaurant. Not sure if the proprietor knew what she was up to but it shouldn’t have happened. I was going to speak to her about it but my wife asked me not to as she didn’t want to cause a scene. So, if you like Italian food then give it a try. It wasn’t bad, but certainly nothing special.

We had two meals during the week. Both different and there were four of us. All enjoyed their meals. The restaurant was clean, the service excellent and staff polite and not pushy. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Thank you.

Non aprite quella porta...non aggiungo altro.... Ci siamo finiti in una serata piovosa in cui non avevamo altra scelta.... Il personale è gentile ma la cucina è drammatica.

Our original plans fell through and we found ourselves looking for somewhere to eat at 9pm on a Thursday. The owner was very accommodating and fit us in as a walk in. The food was exceptional, genuinely the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever eaten at. Will recommend to anyone passing. Thank you very much, we will be back!

I went for dinner here with my girlfriend during a week away in Tintagel. I love Italian food so was very much looking forward to seeing what Olive Garden could offer. We rang during the day to book a table and were pleasantly surprised that...

Food was lovely best meal of our stay! Yes it could do with updating but times are hard. Would definitely visit again

There is no such thing as a bad pizza. The one I had was okayish. More tomato and less cheese would have brought it up to very good.

Upon entering the restaurant there was no greeting from the owner who was stood behind a counter and was not shown to our table. He had no personality at all. The whole place needed a clean and our table was really sticky. The food was...

Lovely little building. Family run business serving excellent Italian food. We had the fried king prawns and the garlic mushrooms to start which were delicious. Then had the spaghetti and meatballs and the penned carbonate. Both were generous servingsand absolutely lush!

The food was amazing and the service too :)! We had the dried Tomato rocket salad, lasagne, salmon and garlic bread, which was the best I ever had.

Lucky enough to come stay in Tintagel at least 10 times a year over the last 6years Been to The Olive Garden around 20 times im guessing and everytime the food has been fantastic 👍 Very chilled Very laid back ....in fact goin there again...

The food was delicious, hot and authentic. This is a small, un-fussy, rustic place to eat, serving tasty Italian meals.

Wow what an amazing restaurant. We booked as a family of 5 for an evening meal, great menu with a variety of dishes. The pasta dishes we all chose were fresh and so tasty even the 2 children cleared their plates! Friendly staff and good...

There was a great atmosphere, and the food was excellent ,easy to book ,and the service was excellent would go again .

Though quiet, we were the only table, lovely atmosphere, music playlist great, food excellent, wine very good value by the glass. Highly recommend.

Quirky small restaurant in Tintagel. The food was absolutely fabulous staff really good and service was spot on. . It was a wet night in October and lacked a bit of atmosphere and needed better lighting. Would definitely go back.

Stayed in tintagel for a couple of nights and came across this little Italian restaurant, I had lasagne it was absolutely delicious, my hubby had a pepperoni pizza and he said it was the best pizza he's ever had ,if we ever come back to...

Food was tasty, but we didn't feel particularly welcome and the restaurant could do with a good clean. Its got a scruffy appearance - nothing like the image shown online. The waiter and his young apprentice (I presume) were a little abrupt and unhelpful. Sat...

Small restaurant in the centre of Tintagel. Small menu. Good food and ample portions. Good idea to book.

Unimaginative menu with an owner who stands behind the counter and barely greets customers nor puts any effort into serving them, nor knows how to smile!! A young kid was being trained, but there was not customer service being taught. The menu had some good...

Visited for dinner while staying in Tintagel. This was some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten and very reasonably priced. Will definitely return on my next trip

The reputation gained by this restaraunt that it was that popular you had to book in advance is well earned. I came twice and they had to turn people away. And you can see why, the food is excellent, the staff friendly. First night I...

We had pasta dishes which were fine, but not particularly good value. Unfortunately, we were sitting in the window and the window ledge was very dirty, as was the bottom of the window, with old spider webs, dead flies and rings where bottles had been...

Lovely evening,great food and nice atmosphere.The staff was really helpfull and friendly.Highly recommend.

Its worth booking as it fills up quickly. Fresh tasty food with friendly service. Lots of choice on the menu and thoroughly enjoyed it

Visiting tintagel for a short holiday and found this gem! Lovely food, really good value for money and friendly staff. Also possibly the best cheesy garlic bread I've ever had!

My husband and myself had a meal here whilst on holiday in Tintagel. Absolutely fabulous. The food was outstanding and we were served promptly without delays between courses. I would definitely return if we were in the area again.

This small Italian restaurant definitely doesn't look up to much from the outside, but the food was surprisingly good and something different from the standard fair on offer in Tintagel.

I love pub food and Cornish pasties, but sometimes you do want a change. The Olive Garden does what a good Italian restaurant should do - it serves simple dishes, beautifully prepared, using good quality, fresh ingredients. Offering a take-out service as well and sit-in...

Myself, my wife and a friend had an evening meal here yesterday, 4.8.22 and it was excellent. I had the best penne carbonara I ever had, superb. Loads of bacon and mushrooms, creamy and cheesy. My wife and our friend both had the special which...

Really excellent pizzas and calamari for a large family party. Owner and staff were terrific. Absolutely delicious all round. Great value for such quality. Book ahead because it is a small restaurant.

We were lucky enough to grab the last table - do book in advance. A cosy Italian restaurant opposite a car park. We ordered pizza margarita with fries and olives. It was delicious, will definitely return if we go back to Tintagel. The waiter was...

We were stopping across the road in our Motorhomes and called in on the off chance we could get a table. Very friendly staff, excellent food, the best pizza I have had in a very long time. Reasonably priced wine, a great evening and highly...

My son and I were visiting the area for one night so opted for booking The Olive Garden. I don’t eat meat so I was very limited with choices aside from pizza or a special on the board. I went for the special - mushrooms...

Very good meal for two. I had an excellent pizza (with very thin pizza base) and my wife had the gluten free pasta - All washed down with a reasonably priced red wine. Recommended.

We were greeted by the owner, who was not well presented. The restaurant was tired and slightly dirty (nothing like the photos!). The food was overpriced and nothing special.

Just poor. And pretty expensive too. Sorry. But pasta and tomato sauce - a simple yet (should be delicious) dish is not that hard to do. But this was watery and insipid - not rich and flavoursome. My mate had a very average lasagne. Breads...

I would have to say that this place was amazing and the food was outstanding all thumbs up from me and I would also have to say that this place was great on customer service. Thank you

This was the second time we ate here while we were staying in Tintagel on holiday. Both times we weren't disappointed. The pasta dishes were really tasty. The pizza was perfect with a lovely crispy base and choice of your own toppings. We also had...

We visited the Olive Garden one evening during our holiday in the area. Given the ongoing supply issues in the UK they were operating a reduced menu, but I have to say that didn't have any impact on our enjoyment as they had a good...

We were staying at Tintagel and looking for somewhere to eat and we came across Olive Garden. We managed to get a table straight away and we were seated with a menu. Food and drinks arrived very promptly and we have to say it was...

We enjoyed our meals at this friendly little Italian restaurant. The menu was adequate with enough choice but not lengthy options. The food was well cooked and presented nicely. The service by the young staff was excellent and very friendly and attentive. A word of...

Visited whilst on hols, friendly staff, limited choice on menu but all cooked fresh and from the heart!

We found this hidden gem on our recent visit to Tintagel. Chris the owner has kept it simple, a small achievable menu cooked and prepared well, pleasant friendly service and great value. Can highly recommend this restaurant, booking is recommended especially at peak periods. We...

My wife and I came here for one meal and booked for another night after tasting the food. Good quality Italian menu, not cheap or expensive but good value.

The Olive Garden is a very small restaurant in Tintagel. Firstly the positives - the pizza was absolutely delicious, and very reasonably priced. The timing of the food was spot on, and the service from our waitress was good. The negatives - there wasn't much...

I read lots of great reviews but here’s mine. It was difficult to get through on the phone, I tried for two days, opening hours and takeaway are very restricted. The basis of the food was lovely, tasty and fresh, but it was over salted...

Perhaps our expectations were too high, given the many good reviews, but we were a little disappointed by this place. The food was oversalted and underwhelming. The bill for 3 adult mains, one child main, 1 x side salad, 1 x garlic bread, a single...

Now, I've been to a lot of Italians in my time. I've also been to Italy were they slate the English Italians. You mention 'Bella Italia' and they ask you to leave the restaurant. HOWEVER, this Italian restaurant was outstanding. Italians I have found your...

Small and simple menu with tasty pizza! Great choice of toppings. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

Visited twice now as we are locals. Went on a recommendation and boy they lived up to it. Super tasty dishes, well presented and cooked to perfection. I'm a chef myself and I am very fussy. But The Olive Garden never disappoints. Fab service too,...

Just had the second visit to eat with Chris at The Olive Garden which was just a lovely experience, the food was simply fabulous and very obviously made with a passion and a love for a great taste sensation - simply good food and we...

Very accommodating staff, even though we booked late. Small, but lovely menu. We ordered from the specials board on two nights and all meals were superb. Staff very friendly, recommend that you book in advance. Very tasty.

My wife and I went here for dinner; all three courses were absolutely amazing - one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. The staff were very friendly and helpful. If you’re in the area, this is an absolute must!

We struggled to find somewhere to eat as most places were struggling with lack of staff. We came across this place and only managed to get a table as a family were just leaving. There is a limited menu (pizza and pasta) but we were...

Had to book a few days in advance due to being booked up. There were five of us, 2 adults and 3 teenagers. The food was absolutely excellent snd didn’t take a huge amount of time to come. The staff very friendly and the restaurant...

We managed to walk in and get a table. The rest of the tables were reserved (always a good sign). Our waiter was lovely and very attentive. The food was delicious and a very reasonable price. The menu was limited; however, my partner and I...

I really liked the pizzas and I recommended it to all. My family had pasta they said that was amazing. The service was very good. And it is a cute little place to visit. The nice family Italian restaurant feel is brilliant and, again, I...

My hubby and I ate here on the last night of our recent holiday. We were very aware the menu was reduced as we'd been to look at it beforehand and we also booked earlier as we knew from reviews it gets very busy. When...

Went while on holiday in tintagel twice , once in the restaurant and once using the takeaway . Both times the food was lovely fresh and beautifully cooked and presented. All the staff were so friendly and very friendly also to our dogs . Would...

My partner and I visited here on the basis of the great reviews this place has received. We were very disappointed. We arrived to find that the menu had been significantly reduced and that there were only a handful of dishes on offer, mainly pasta....

Unfortunately HAIR IN FOOD!!! Which shouldn’t happen but let’s be honest it occasionally does and it’s the way it’s handled! Wasn’t impressed at all…! Everything else was ok but not as amazing as the reviews had made out. Tintagel as place was amazing, pubs might...

Can't count the times we've walked past this little gem on our many Visits to Tintagel. Had takeaway pizza but never dined in. It was Great. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were amazing. I recommend the pastas.... Carbonara, rustica And marinara were...

An excellent meal, off a limited menu which is in place atm and which focuses on pizza and a few pasta dishes only. Really good service and really good value.

Were recommended by so many people websites accommodation etc so pleased we managed to book. The interior is very basic which adds to the quirkiness of the owner and staff with the Restaurant cooking to order which is perfect. My pizza was brilliant and one...

Fabulous food and friendly service! Book a few days in advance as limited tables, especially with covid. Linguine’s, meatballs and pizza all highly recommended!

If your staying in the Tintagel area, the Olive Garden is well worth a visit - a small, informal relaxed atmosphere - a bit quirky. The menu is small, but between us we dined on a pasta dish and pizza - all very tasty.

Just eaten at the Olive Garden in Tintagel, the food, service and whole experience was fabulous. Despite being very busy we weren’t waiting too long for our meals and was all Covid safe. The pasta and pizzas were delicious along with the sides. Would wholeheartedly...

visited the Olive Garden in Tintagel recently being a few years from the last visit there simple food served well and I had spaghetti and meat balls which were lovely and my wife had the seafood linguine which she also enjoyed - washed down with...

The food here is great and we visit each time we come to Tintagel. I had Seafood linguine and my partner had a Pizza-both delicious! Fresh, home cooked and well presented , even the reduced menu would offer something for everyone. Nice choice of wines...

Fantastic food- very tasty- fantastic service- great price- Ensure you book early The waiter could not do enough for us & the cook created fantastic food We were over for a 4 day break and we were so glad we found this gem of a...

Lovely traditional Italian restaurant tucked just around the corner of the High Street in Tintagel. Food was excellent as was the service. First evening we were allowed to eat inside so it was even better.

We went here as part of our 2 night stay in Tintagel. Small and cosy, but tables far enough apart to feel comfortable. Waiter was friendly, food was so good, limited menu but still plenty of choice. The only downfall was slight lack of 'atmosphere',...

Went here on a Friday in September. The food was absolutely gorgeous and we wod recommend this place. You need to book but it's worth it.

Have just paid a return visit to this lovely restaurant. The food as usual is superb and the staff friendly and attentive. We always make sure we dine here whenever we visit Tintagel, would be very remiss (and foolish) not to, looking forward to the...

Although the restaraunt was small, there was a clear effort to be COVID secure. Hand sanitiser was available to customers as they entered and the tables were well cleaned. Despite few staff working, we were served quickly and the waiter was very friendly and kind....

Had a lovely meal here last Friday. Great pizza and pasta. Full of flavour, very good food. Decent prices and service was very good. Was interested in the cheese board but the pizza and pasta was too filling. Will have to back again on our...

Good menu even though it was reduced due to covid. Prompt service and all our meals were excellent, definitely recommend.

Fantastic food in a relaxed friendly atmosphere - amazing restaurant defo be back next time we are in the area