The Olive Grove in Cambridge

Best food I ever eat in a Greek restaurant outside Greece

Lovely meal, excellent service with a good selection of dishes.

Awesome. One thing to note is the mandatory service charge, service was great for us so happy to pay it, although not mentioned anywhere in the restaurant. Other reviews mentioned small portions, we did not find that the car, and I'm a big eater. We had a smashing sharing platter which was classed as a nibble, between us both we enjoyed it very much and were quite satisfied with just that. The mains arrived and my goodness the lamb shank was as large as I would serve to the whole family, the picture doesn't quite do it justice. The veg risotto was tasty, but lacked any interesting bits in, such as a garden pea, pine nut, olive or something like that, so ended up quite a homogenous meal. The shank was delicious and featured some tasty potatoes, long stem broccoli and beetroot which was nice, there was one cherry tomato which seemed to be maybe three by accident as it was solo. But really helped break through the very tasty but ultra meaty vibe of the dish. We had chips as a side which were utterly perfect. I don't think I've ever eaten so much meat in one sitting so we had no room for dessert. Setting and decor was nice with candle light I don't think we'd go again simply because we'd like to try other places, very happy we went for a romantic dinner. The imported beer was tasty as was the prosecco.

Great evening amazing food fabulous service thank you and a surprise birthday dessert with candle for my daughter. Thank you

Great food and big portions. Super friendly staff

Went the last night with friends to celebrate my birthday and absolutely love this place! Best risotreto ever and spanikopita was out of this world! Plus the wine selections and recommendations are fantastic highly recommend anyone to go there

We loved the space , the fact you weren’t to close to the next table. The atmosphere was relaxing and allowed us to chat and hear ourselves. The staff were so chatty and on top of service brilliantly. Food was great Greek fayre and we ordered with help from our server. Delicious and the Greek red was a gorgeous wine. Loved the experience we shall be back

The short Turkish boy waiter was really nice and polite! Amazing food and exceptional service!

The waiters and waitresses were amazing and the risotto was great

service was amazing and food was great. waiter was very handsome and polite.

Absolutely loved everything about this place, beautiful food and lovely service :)

Nice food Could improve on service but was nice dinner Will return Greek restaurant but we haven’t seen Greek members of staff

10/10 Food lovely staff pleasant, polite and professional, we,ll definitely visit again when next in Cambridge

Myself and my husband fancied a cute date night, so we found the Olive Grove and it did not disappoint. If you love Mediterranean food as much as us, this is the place for you!

Went to this restaurant around 2 years ago and it was a great experience, now when i went back it was a disapointment, the menu was changed and food wasnt good at all, poor basic customer service and the waiter also had no ideea about the wines from the menu, quite expensive and not worth it! I would not recommend it

We used to enjoy this place a lot. The food is still tasty, but the portions are smaller than they used to be. I made the reservation with enough time in advance since we were 11 people, and I wrote that we were celebrating a birthday and a graduation. That aspect was never taken into account. Before they used to have a small detail on the house like a desert or something. There were many mistakes during the dinner, which is not the main problem because we are all humans. It was mostly the waitress's attitude. She was never apologising. Instead, she was acting with a grumpy, defensive attitude. I am on a no-sugar/ carbs diet, so I ordered a Cuba Libre drink with Diet Coke. They probably did it with Diet Coke but added a considerable amount of sugar. When I told our waitress, she said, "Cuba Libre's original recipe has sugar in it”. I am Cuban, and this drink doesn't include sugar; plus, I was ordering Diet Coke. Same with the main dish I asked for, not pita bread or wedge potatoes; she mentioned they can add more greens. They removed the potatoes, included the pita and didn't add more green. But it wasn't just me; my husband ordered Earl Grey tea, and he got chamomile. When he mentioned it to the waitress, she said: “ I said chamomile when I brought it to the table”. She probably did, but it was so noisy at the restaurant that no one heard that, and he was the only tea missing, so he assumed it was what he had ordered. Cappuccino was on the menu. Four people from the table felt like having cappuccino. The machine was “broken”, but they could do espresso if we wanted. These are just a few examples. It is a pity because we love the food from this place. But the last three times, the services have been far from good.

Really lovely place. Went for a birthday dinner and all the food was really good and the waiter super attentive. Only bit of feedback was that it was very bright in there for an evening meal, felt more like a lunchtime cafe vibe than nice evening meal.

Great restaurant with some really nice food on offer at decent prices. Service was very helpful and friendly and the staff were happy to help. Would definitely visit this restaurant again when visiting Cambridge.

The food for the price is really amazing, thank for the service from a young lady with short hair ))

Food was really nice, did enjoy pork chop and chicken things. Wine could have been a little more chilled. Atmosphere is the biggest issue here, place needs a a few touches here and there, also could do with better hygiene.

The software attentive very helpful. The food was excellent. Totally recommend it would most certainly go back again. Easy to find.

This is one of my favourite restaurants in Cambridge, the food is superb and the atmosphere is very cozy. They also have a great choice of wine, which is always a plus!

This is one of my favourite restaurants in Cambridge, the food is superb and the atmosphere is very cozy. They also have a great choice of wine, which is always a plus!

The staff are very friendly and helpful.

The Olive Grove hits all the right notes: delicious food, warm atmosphere, and a staff that makes you feel right at home. The lamb was perfectly cooked, and the tzatziki was seriously addictive. Service was friendly without being overbearing—just what you want. Definitely a place worth visiting again!

The Olive Grove hits all the right notes: delicious food, warm atmosphere, and a staff that makes you feel right at home. The lamb was perfectly cooked, and the tzatziki was seriously addictive. Service was friendly without being overbearing—just what you want. Definitely a place worth visiting again!

We went with friends for a meal last Sunday. The staff were very friendly and catered to our needs. The food was delicious and great value for money. I’d highly recommend it to everyone!

Fantastic surprise dinner party with my friends. The staff and Food at Olive Grove is always amazing, no matter if you go there with friends, with family, with your partner or on your own! I truly recommend this restaurant. You are amazing.

Fantastic surprise dinner party with my friends. The staff and Food at Olive Grove is always amazing, no matter if you go there with friends, with family, with your partner or on your own! I truly recommend this restaurant. You are amazing.

As every dish we had was very good I think it is worth to order several starters and main courses and just share. Relaxing atmosphere and attentive service.

I had an incredible dining experience at the Olive Grove. The authenticity and richness of the Greek cuisine were truly outstanding. Every dish was perfectly prepared, from the fresh, flavorful mezze to the succulent lamb and seafood. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a beautiful Mediterranean vibe. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making great recommendations and ensuring we had a wonderful time. The ingredients were clearly high-quality, and the portions generous. I can't recommend this restaurant enough for anyone seeking an unforgettable taste of Greece. Five stars!

I have been for lunch with my wife last week. We had to start the Feta Meli, the Garides Saganaki and the Melitzano-salata. Everything was freshly made and delicious! And it went down very well with a bottle of the house Retsina! For main course we had a Kleftiko that we shared, it was very tasty and melted in our mouth, with lots of potatoes and vegetables. In my opinion this is the best Greek restaurant in Cambridge, ideal if you are looking for a relaxing atmosphere and pretend to be on holiday! Great service, nice experience!

The Olive Grove is an amazing Greek restaurant, probably the best I’ve ever had in Cambridge.

I eat here all the time, definitely one of the best spots in Cambridge Amazing Street food style wraps if you want takeaway, and the mains are all clearly freshly prepared

Amazing restaurant.. best in Cambridge. You can tell how fresh all food is… staff is amazing and the decoration is fantastic. I will always return.. thank you all

This was the best Greek restaurant I have ever been! The food is amazing as well as the service and atmosphere . I would truly recommend as it is for sure one of the best restaurants in town!

This is a family-owned and family-run restaurant, with a glamourous side. Each dish is tried and tested to perfection, ensuring the taste takes you back to Greece. It offers substance and style in equal parts, and a real value. I have been going since 2014, and my phone holds far too many photos. I heartily recommend, because Greeks know how to party!

Very delicious authentic Greek food with Mediterranean atmosphere and excellent service

The food was amazing. Big portions and great taste.

The food was good enough but nothing special. I did like the moussaka, I thought it was above average. But the grilled meat, although good, was the same as anywhere else and did not reflect the above average prices. Service was very cold and slow. The chairs are filthy - I made a mental note to wash my clothes after seeing the dirty fabric on most chairs. Worst of all there was a loud physical altercation between the staff and a delivery driver. That was not necessarily the staff’s fault, but they dealt with it badly, not offering an apology or a word of reassurance to the diners in this small restaurant. Overall I really don’t recommend this place.

It has a pleasant decor and nicely spaced out eating area upstairs. Super friendly and helpful staff. The cheese balls were superb. The mixed meat kofta was a bit too garlicky for me after I had eaten the whole plate. Decent portion of pita and potatoes with the kofta. However, it was tight on the dip/sauce side of things.

Excellent Greek food, very popular.

Hey there! Just wanted to share my experience with all of you. I have been there many times over the last 5 years and the quality of the food is still the same and delicious !! What makes me come back though is also the staff members and the atmosphere they create. Thanks to all of you and the lovely Francesca who made me smile tonight.

Great food! Portions are big so we left really full and well fed. Skepasti and souvlaki both very tasty. Highly recommend this place.

They like one lady are very rude

Top! Maybe the best greek restaurant in Cambridge! The grilled octopus was cooked to perfection. Big choice of food. Traditional greek specialties and delicious dishes. The place is cozy, small and the service is fast. Strongly recommended to visit! Will return for sure !

Top! Maybe the best greek restaurant in Cambridge! The grilled octopus was cooked to perfection. Big choice of food. Traditional greek specialties and delicious dishes. The place is cozy, small and the service is fast. Strongly recommended to visit! Will return for sure !

I went to eat in this restaurant: the food was good, the service was non-existent and the prices on the bill did not coincide with the menu.

I went to eat in this restaurant: the food was good, the service was non-existent and the prices on the bill did not coincide with the menu.

Avoid if you have food intolerances. Called the restaurant the day before a meal, was reassured they'd be able to cater for me, wasn't until ordering that was informed almost everything was unsuitable.

very yummy food. had a great souvlaki wrap. the restaurant is beautiful inside

Grilled octopus is delicious ❤️

Great Greek food. Very attentive service and I will definitely return.

Sneaky trying to put a service charge on the bill without informing us first.

Very good food, friendly staff :)

Had lunch and dinner here as it us so goid

Search Google Images - "The Olive Grove Cambridge". Now search Google Images for "liminal spaces". You will find a match. The atmosphere and general design is particularly cold. The partion of people, the choice of wood for tables and chairs, the immediate dirt visible on the blue velvet like benches, and glaring stains on the white tables - the whole place is just not a vibe. Two of the staff definitely didn't contribute to it either. I'm not sure I saw them smile once the entire time and after each interaction with one they'd converge meeting the obnoxiously large 'bar' area and talk quietly - loud enough that you could hear something, but quiet enough that you can't make out what. Felt sus. The lady working there however was very friendly, props to her. Food was good though, get takeout if you can lol. On that note, they said they didn't serve some foods after 6pm, yet people came in to collect food that they said they didn't serve. Checking on Deliveroo, it was available. To make that clear, I could quite literally sit in the restaurant, ask to order an item of the menu, get told no, proceed to order it on the app for collection and then collect it at and then sit back down at my table. They played some good tunes too like Kendrick 'Not Like Us', but not exactly contributing to the atmosphere.

We had great service from our Mancunian waitress Amelie. The grilled prawns were great. The Meze is highly recommended but the Baklava dessert was to die for.

Just such a nice space for supper. Excellent, friendly service and beautifully cooked and presented Greek food. One of my favourites

Very good Greek restaurant We had sausage and a very good eggplant dish, the baklava was also up to par. Great deal, I would definitely return.

Came here for a work place night out. The calamari starter was great but took a good couple of hours to come out as did the mains The kofta main I had however was dry and I wouldn't recommend it. Overall it was OK nothing amazing but not too bad either

I recently dined at Olive Grove Geek Restaurant, and it was an exceptional experience! The Greek salad was absolutely delicious, featuring fresh, crisp vegetables perfectly balanced with tangy feta cheese and olives. The flavors were vibrant and refreshing, making it a perfect starter. The highlight of the meal was the lamb tagine. The meat was tender and flavorful, infused with aromatic spices that transported my taste buds straight to the Mediterranean. The service was attentive and the ambiance cozy, making for a delightful evening. I highly recommend Olive Grove Geek Restaurant for a memorable dining experience!

Excellent service. Called days later to get a receipt for expenses and Hacor went above and beyond to get this done. Food is good but the service is exceptional!

The food is absolutely distinguished. The prawns are so fresh you can taste the sweetness in them. And the lemon risotto is exactly as the menu describes. Can not ask for better taste. Thank you.

As a Greek Cypriot,I was very disappointed with what they offer in their menu. The food sounded Greek but it was nothing like it.,overall very poor quality of food ,the mixed grill my husband ordered was burned, the salad was disgusting as they served it with god knows what ,I think it was coleslaw,the calamari was burned and tasteless no rings just a couple of tentacles. I had an aubergine with burned feta with pasta sauce it was disgusting. Then the bill came to almost £63 ,Never Again .

The food was on the okay side. It was however of the most difficulty to enjoy the meal for the service was horrendous. The waitress would serve us with earplugs on her ears, would forget part of our order, would basically more or less ignore us and focus way more on the delivery service drivers.

Not crowded and good food. Service could be a bit quicker though.

We came years ago and it was great but sadly it’s lost its authenticity. Calamari had more batter than octopus, it had claggy taste and cheese balls were stodgy and tasteless. Mixed grill was ok but nothing special. The whole vibe felt clinical and not very ‘taverna’. It needs some tlc especially the toilets. Owners are clearly not on site. Disappointing ☹️

This was Greek food cooked by people who are rightly proud of their food and served by people who were friendly, warm and made the whole experience lovely.

Super tasty food, best Greek food I have had outside of Greece. Reasonably priced but extremely tasty

I dined here mid-week with colleagues. We were a large group of 12. We were seated upstairs, which was nicely decorated. There was a nice atmosphere in the restaurant. The service was very good. Drink orders were taken very quickly and delivered promptly. We ordered several of the sharing platters to start, which was delicious. Our main courses arrived swiftly and were beautifully presented. With 12 diners a variety of the dishes were ordered and everybody really enjoyed their food. I had the risotto, which was divine! The dessert menu is limited but again the food was a really high standard. I had the bougatsa, which finished my meal perfectly. I look forward to returning and would certainly recommend.

We were sadly disappointed with this restaurant. The decor was lovely but there wasn't much atmosphere. Menu good and food decent, however service was lacking with a series of different staff asking us the same questions. We were offered the pudding menu after our sharing plate and before before our main course! They seemed pretty clueless and as it wasn't busy this was unacceptable, waiting staff hung around chatting and seemed indifferent to giving good, efficient service. No 'thanks' or 'goodbye' when we left, even though four staff were standing doing nothing. The worst part of the visit was the constant flow of Uber (other brands are available) drivers coming to collect takeaways, with a cold blast from the front door each time, with them invariably leaving the door open. We got up to shut it multiple times. There must have been drivers arriving every five to ten minutes throughout our two hour stay. Very disappointing and definitely would not return.

Fantastic food! Spurs of the moment trip and so glad we chose it. Highly recommend a visit!

Delicious food, lovely welcoming service - kitchen can get a little busy delaying mains but well worth the wait.

Disappointed, came without reservation, table empty but not cleaned. The service was ok but meat overcooked, octopus rubbery, potatoes not coming back

Very nice place in terms of atmosphere but staff were so busy with other tables we kept getting overlooked. Bread was forgotten to be served with our starter. Food is nice but overpriced.

Rubbish! Worst Greek meal I’ve ever had

Service polite but inattentive. Nice restaurant but as bland as the food. Have to wait to attract service. It’s a visiting tourist / student place that really doesn’t try too hard . Just less than mediocre.

Really wanted to love it - but falls short in many ways sadly. The service could be more considerate and accommodating to the people they are serving.

Great food, the pork chop is huge and beautifully cooked! Octopus was delicious. Great service too and a relaxing and informal setting.

My friends and I visited the Olive Grove for a lovely long lunch on a recent trip to Cambridge. We shared lots of starters and small dishes and all were absolutely delicious. The service was warm but not intrusive. We were surprised it wasn’t busier. We loved it so much we returned for dinner a couple of nights later after a terrible experience at a nearby restaurant. Once again the food was fabulous and the service friendly. I would highly recommend and look forward to returning when back in the area.

Food was good with beautiful decorations

Great Greek food, highly recommended

Lovely interior and very luxurious looking restaurant however the food and service was not quite on point. Calamari was great, however it came with such a small amount of sauce so I asked for bit more and I realised they charged extra fee for that which I don’t quite understand. Prawns saganaki was good too however not much prawns in the dish. Mains were very disappointing, pork chop looking amazing but most of the part is over cooked and therefore very dry. The sauce definitely does not go well together either, should be rather like Smokey bbq or something very moist sauce. Mixed grill was the same, mostly all overcooked and gets very dry half way through. Nothing special with sausage, chicken was better than lamb as it was super well done cooked, kofta not very juicy, definitely needs more seasoning. Not sure if I should have tried other mains but clearly grills are having big problems. Other Mediterranean restaurants have far better quality of meat and cooking techniques. Now I understand why some people got disappointed of the foods. Service was quite slow and two young boys were very inexperienced and unprofessional. Especially one with very informal outfit was horrendous, should fix the attitude and looks absolutely lost all the time. Willing to give another try for this restaurant at some point as it just needs bit better service and improvement on grills.

I won’t comment about the food as you claim to have better food than Greek (blasphemy) so I will point out the service. Costumer has the right to choose the food and not to eat whatever will be served…let alone the courtesy of the staff. At least thank you and goodbye, basics!

Definitely not authentic greek.

We've had delivery from The Olive Grove before quite a few times and always enjoyed it, hence ordering again. Tonight, though, it was really disappointing. The lettuce in the souvlaki gyros was brown, really no exaggeration, I should have taken photos, it was just old and brown lettuce, sadly. We also ordered an extra portion on chips, it's a fair size box, but it was only half full, this felt like a really tiny portion for £5. Shame as the cups were tasty with herb seasoning on. Sadly, overall it was a really disappointing meal. Delivery was in good time.

Great food and service 👌 Backed up by being open on Easter Monday night 👏 Will be back

Lovely food, polite helpful staff

Very nice restaurant. Food lovely. Not too expensive. Lovely atmosphere and decorated tastefully

Incredible food. Fantastic service!

Years ago this was a place where the owners took pride in their restaurant. The atmosphere was amazing, very authentic and I loved coming here. I’ve been here twice recently and can honestly say I won’t be back. It’s so disappointing. It was busy but not full when we were there, yet we had to ask to be able to order drinks. The same for our food order. I received something I hadn’t ordered, clearly no care was being taken at all. Staff are definitely not trained and whilst they’re friendly enough it certainly feels more like a tourist trap than a nice restaurant. The food tastes fine, but the atmosphere and the surroundings are cold and uncomfortable. We sat upstairs at the table near the stairs so someone constantly barged into us. We could also watch the waiters come up the stairs with food constantly not knowing which table it was for. It was embarrassing. One of the toilets was out of order and the other one seemed blocked. All in all it was just poor compared to what it used to be and what you pay. A little bit of staff training and customer care and pride can go a long way. Plenty of alternatives in the area….

My daughter and I went to the Olive Grove for dinner. The food was very disappointing. Feta/spinach pie was not baked properly and filo pastry was soggy. Lamb Shank was served cold so we asked for it to be sent back to the kitchen. Portion of vegetable that came with lamb was tiny and bland. The toilet is very old , dirty and not functional. Only one toilet for the whole restaurant which is disgraceful.

Amazing food and atmosphere in restaurant but please put in a new toilet suite.

Delicious food and great service.

No reliable availability for takeout/delivery

Very disappointed meal. I had been there before covid and liked the food. However it is not the same now. We were taken to a table in the corner between several large groups and there was bearly any space. I askes for another table because there are still a few around and almost empty downstairs and was told straight no because other people have booked specificly for all of the other tablea even though I made my booking more than a week ago. It took ages for them to come and serve us. At this point I didnt mind too much but the food was so disappointing, the lamb leg was so chewy and burnt on the side. Both lamb and potatoes were tastless, I really struggled to eat. My greek coffee came in such a tiny cup and half of it was dark solid god knows what, it was really disgusting. Some restaurants have average services but the food makes it up. Some have average food but service is good. This one has neither. I definitely wont go back.

We are regular visitors to the Greek islands and saw this restaurant as we were staying over for the Half Marathon the next day. Busy atmosphere and good service. Food choices excellent and like the review before, the Pork Chop is a must (You don't need a starter ) Minor moan - get the beers in the fridge early and ice cold before serving ! Prices exceptionally good.

The pork chop portion is good but bit plain.

The atmosphere was a bit strange, the whole of upstairs was empty and a group was put next to us when there were lots of other tables free. The upstairs was cold. The food was nice. Everyone enjoyed the food and the waiters were attentive and nice. If the upstairs had heating it would be more welcoming. I wasn’t too keen on the aubergine dip, it didn’t taste bad it was mainly the texture.