The Olive Tree Cafe in West Lancashire

Great food never had better, it’s just the consistency of the closing times it’s meant to close at half 9 on Sunday got there at 9 and it was close would be the best takeaway I’ve ever been to if ther were open till the time it says close on the website!!!!!

Great food cook fresh. Good prices

Second time visiting the olive tree ordered the same gluten free pasta dish as it was so gorgeous first time

Brilliant place to get a Friday night takeaway and delivery service is an added bonus. Never had a bad meal from here. First class food 😋

This was a Takeaway meal and was really looking forward to it, so when I got it home and the onion rings looked like they were from the day before and the chunky chips looked like they had been left in the fryer way too long I was very disappointed, it wasn't that hot and the Cajun chicken wings were not that nice, my main meal Beef Stroganoff was ok but again not very hot, And to top it off you can not pay by card, cash only, with what's going on at the moment you would think that they wouldn't want to be handling money and food at the same time, wont be going back

Stopped here for takeaway breakfast today. Bacon, 2 sausages, 2 eggs, black pudding, and hash brown all in a bun. What a stack of top quality ingredients and a work of art for only £5.50 including Latte coffee, yum yum!!

Beef stroganoff was excellent and American burger the same. Delivered on time, hot, tasty and not expensive. Would definitely recommend.

First off, food was nice. But the portion was ridiculous and it wasn't hot. We ordered 2 Full Montys to take away. It was in a tiny silver tray you get from the Chinese containing 1 sausage 2 small bacon a spoon of beans and an egg!! In a other pot was a hash brown and about 5 mushrooms! Considering it cost £16 for two of these I wouldnt return. We went back and complained about the portion and was given an extra 2 cold sausages from the fridge..

The first takeaway meal we've had during Lockdown and it was amazing! . We had deep pan Mexicano & Meat Feast pizzas & Beef Stroganoff, it was delivered on time by a lovely, friendly young lady and it was all absolutely delicious. Well done Olive Tree, hopefully this negative time we've found ourselves in has had a positive effect on your business.

We have moved to Hesketh Bank and this place was recommended to us to try by our neighbour. So with this Lockdown we are in from the Covid-19 virus I rang up to see if they did takeaway and was delighted they did delivery. My husband had the Beef stroganoff and I had Penne Arribati with one cheesy pizza bread and one Mexicano . Throughly enjoyed it, my husband kept eyeing mine out . For £25.00 including delivery a good choice.

Really enjoyed two excellent pizzas and garlic mushrooms. Very friendly girl on the phone and our delivery arrived on time. It’s great that they are doing delivery at this difficult time and we would definitely order again. Thank you

This is a little gem. Food excellent and sensibly priced. Very welcoming, nice atmosphere although perhaps not the place for a romantic evening. You will not be disappointed

I'm reviewing this cafe on behalf of my father because he believes the service and food was so good it deserves recognition. He had a brilliant experience of this cafe and would highly recommend others to visit!

In need of something to eat, decided to try the Olive Tree. The last of the properties with a sit in area for us to try in our first year in the village. So sorry it took us slow long to give it a go. Quite a wide and interesting variety on the menu for a little place. I had the Olive Tree special, with black pudding. My wife tried the scrambled egg, crispy bacon. Both lovely, well cooked, nice amount of food too. Friendly, efficient staff.Lots of people calling in for take away orders. Open late of a Thursday,Friday and Saturday.

This delightful cafe/restaurant (in Tarleton, West Lancashire, not Preston in spite of the post code) which is open all day, also does an evening session with additional specials as main meals Thursday to Saturday. We were helping to stage a performance of The Gondoliers from the The Hoghton Players Gilbert and Sullivan Society at the nearby Holy Trinity Church and needed a quick early evening meal. We were welcomed with enthusiasm and took a starter glass of wine while we checked out the menu. I went for the specials board sea food risotto, while Sue decided on a pasta dish from the regular menu. Both came quite quickly, were delicious, and of a sensible size. We finished with a hot chocolate and a coffee. When we were ready to leave, the very reasonable bill came quickly, we paid it happily (NB: cash only - but the Co-op cash machine is only five minutes walk away) and went off to set and sing completely content. If you prefer to eat at home, they do take-aways.

We enjoy our saturday night visit. Food very fresh and they are prepared to alter menu structure if required. Well priced but be aware "CASH ONLY" Well worth a visit though.

Two lunches. Best pizza in a while and a great salmon dish off the specials board. Lovely staff. Reasonable prices.

This was our first visit in a while, having moved away fromTarleton a couple of years ago.Called in today for a late breakfast. We received a warm welcome, breakfast was cooked to order and delicious. This is a lovely restaurant (cafe doesn’t quite do it justice). A real gem and well worth a visit.

Omg never again, everything is deep fried including the hash browns, but not just deep fried but fried in the same oil as everything else they fry, tastes revolting. Sausages where I'm sure out of date. Eggs well they where hard, not good with a breakfast. Beans cold. All in all it was rank. Oh no sorry toast was nice. To cap it all I paid 18 for 2 breakfasts and 2cups of tea. Left feeling pretty damn ripped off and hungry. Just awful.

The olive tree does the best pastas and pizzas I’ve ever had, me and my boyfriend ask for a particular pasta that isn’t on the menu and they never fail to do it perfectly! The bolegnese pizza is also a favourite of ours! Couldn’t recommend this place more!!

We've meant to call for ages and we are sorry we did not do it earlier. We had an excellent lunch of paninis with a side of chips. It was outstanding and very tasty indeed. Highly recommended.

Nipped in to have soup and a sandwich

Visited after a recommendation but we're disappointed to find little choice for vegan or no gluten diets. I ended up with a jacket potato as there was little else to choose from for me as a no gluten eater. The potato was ok but nothing out of the ordinary and was the usual price range of over five pounds.The food did take some time to arrive and we noticed that gloves were not worn when placing salad leaves from a bag onto the plates! The décor was ordinary and not very cosy .Felt more like a take away than a cafe. . The waitress was however very nice and pleasant. Ok for a cuppa if you are passing but would not make a special journey here again.

Superb fresh pizzas and drinks in an informal friendly place..

We went with friends for a birthday meal and had a lovely time. The food is great and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. I can highly recommend the pizza and beef stroganoff . Plenty to choose from .

My sister and I have been going to the Olive Tree for tea a scone each time she comes to visit me. The scones (especially the cherry one) is lovely served warm with butter or jam. Good cup of tea. Very handy to walk to being in the village.

Thought I'd try and help local business rather than go to the local booths for 3 jacket potatoes for lunch. One plain, one with cheese and one with cheese and beans. £13.50!!!!! Could not believe it! Didn't look at prices as never imagine a potato would be soooo expensive. £3.50 for the plain one! I could make 10 for that price. Don't mind paying if good value for money but this was a rip off and I won't be going back sorry

This is our third time getting an evening take-away and it is consistently very good. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the food is good quality. We will definitely be ordering from here again!

A wonderful cafe with an amazing Italian menu. The food is delicious, restaurant quality for a great price. The staff are very friendly and particularly the chef who always comes over for a chat and to ask if you are happy with the food. It is always a pleasure to visit this cafe. Very well done!

I have previously raved about this place, however the quality really has gone down hill. I ordered the seafood special pasta and found a hair in it. My wife ordered the lasagna and the cheese looked congealed and unappetising. The garlic calzone was a greasy mess and when we broke into it it reminded me of a burst spot on the plate. I have noticed that there is a young staff in there now and that the owner isn’t cooking the dishes anymore. The formula for this place has broken which is a shame as I used to love it. The owner did try and rectify the situation by sending a fresh dish free of charge which he should be commended for.

We tried this place for Sunday morning breakfast. Very good. The week after ordered a take away with delivery. Was lovely and friendly service. Perfect thank you.

Just visited the olive tree. For a sausage baguette and children's sausage sandwich and 3 drinks we had pennies back from £20!!! Would not have minded paying if it was quality fresh sausages and bread but it was Cheap bread cheap sausages. The girls serving were friendly however I presume the person who rang it through the till was the owner and he was rude very rude and was making up prices first he charged £22 before we questioned it!! He was also controlling of the staff and spoke to them disrespectfully! Would never go back again and will advise other people against visiting.

We arrived thinking we would just have coffee and possibly a cake, but ended up having a lovely lunch.

The family enjoyed lunch here. Little expensive, however, food is fresh and excellent and portion sizes generous. Great for children and the ice cream is some of the best we've had. Coffee also good. Will return.

No vienen a menudo! Y como está literalmente a la vuelta de la esquina, no hay excusa.

Lived in the village for years and never been before. Went for brunch my partner had the breakfast and I had the Olive Tree special. Food was cooked fresh and it was hot, good service. Will definitely go again, and also will try their takeaway.

Aprovechamos de apertura más tarde en un jueves (más tarde los viernes y sábados también) y fuimos para el té con los niños. Pizza perfecta durante todo con una ensalada griega y patatas fritas. Gran comida de calidad recién preparado y buenas porciones. También dispone de comida para llevar, así que intentaremos de nuevo. Lo recomiendo y un menú variado.

Aunque yo vivo en el pueblo nunca hemos estado antes. Qué lugar tan encantador, todo cocinado a la perfección y bien caliente. Mi amigo y yo tuvimos un panini de cada lado y un de patatas fritas para compartir. Taza de té y un café. El lugar estaba lleno. Sin duda volveré

Perdí un autobús en Tarleton, así que terminamos llamando en el Olive Tree para un café rápido como la lluvia estaba arrojando. Pedí un café y un bollo. El bollo era encantadora y fresca y había sido calentado y el café era justo lo que necesitaba. El propietario también fue muy amable. Estaría tentado a llamar de nuevo como el menú parecía muy sabroso

Great little place to sit in and have a great pizza and drinks.. takeaways are good but you can't beat having pizza straight out of the oven with the smell of fresh garlic...

I haven't written reviews before about this place but it is consistently good quality , fresh food on offer cooked perfectly by the friendly staff

Called in by chance for dinner together, I had a meat feast pizza Freshly made, hot and crispy with plenty of topping. Chris had a Mediterranean chicken ciabatta, again fresh and tasty, only one minor complaint is it can be a little chilly

Called in for a cappuccino and had a scone with cream and jam. Mum enjoyed a quick visit as the scone was lovely warm with cream and jam and the cappuccino just right. Highly recommended for snacks, a quick brew or a full meal. Freshly prepared food and very friendly service. Back soon !

Eat here a few times. Great food to eat in or they also deliver Friday and Saturday. Would definitely recommend to otherBreakfasts are good too.

First visit here and very impressed. Both had paninis, one was beef and caramelised onion filling and the other chicken. Both absolutely delicious. Ordered with bowl of chips between us and they were cooked to perfection. Also great quality cappuccinos. Lady who served us was friendly and attentive. Will not hesitate to call in again when in Tarleton.

Visited here on Friday night 23/09/2016 four of us had meat feast pizza chicken and mushroom risotto and a chicken pasta dish . You can see the dishes being prepared freshly by the chef in the open kitchen. Everything was excellent ! My favourite being the meat feast pizza with a few fresh chillis on top! Lovely thin base freshly made from their own recipe dough in house. I had a nice cold bottle of peroni lager and my son and his girlfriend had banana and strawberry milkshakes the Mrs had a coke . I really recommend this local restaurant. The owner Ali is very friendly and helpful as are all his staff. Will be back soon for a breakfast or a coffee. See you soon!

Popped in for lunch. Very friendly service. We had sandwiches and pizza. Enjoyed the food. Seems popular with locals. Would visit again.

Went out with my parents to the Olive Tree Cafe. Not one complaint, service was great, food was great and there's a good atmosphere. I had the meat feast pizza, it had a lovely thin base and plenty of tasty toppings. My parents both had the club sandwich which, upon my next visit, I will definitely consider as it looked amazing. Their meal came will a small salad and dressing and all in all was plenty for a lunch time meal. Overall I throughly enjoyed my visit and will defiantly be going again!

I had lunch here last Saturday for the first time albeit my young daughter had been before. The food was excellent and the owner encouraged my daughter to make her own pizza, excellent interaction and she loved it

Can only speak highly of the food. Excellent menu. Pizza base very good. Excellent fresh coffee. Breakfast is amazing. Downsides are don't take cards so take cash. Seating is basic so will not suit all. Service is excellent and owner is attentive. Well worth a visit.

This is my local takeaway and the food is always really nice. It's freshly cooked and never a long wait. Never eaten in but the menu always looks lovely especially if you are a fish lover

Love coming hear the food is great and the owner knows how to treat his customers... The team seem happy and smiling all the time...

Really hungry last Saturday night. Too much trouble to make a meal and called at the Olive Tree for take away chilli con carne and rice. Excellent food, served quickly. Staff were helpful and brought everything out to me as I had my dog with me. I would recommend this restaurant and will certainly revisit it.

What a little gem of a place, i had the tuna off the specials board my husband the black and blue panini both meals were lovely and fresh, well presented, great value for money.

Visited this little cafe and the owner is a really nice friendly guy.Food choice limited but good and friendly host always scores a extra point

This cafe is amazing, it's a local favourite, the food is perfect! Everywhere is always clean and tidy, with an open kitchen so you can watch your meal through its cooking process! Overall it's great, friendly staff, spectacular food and perfect prices!

Brilliant fresh cooked food. Friendly staff and nice overall when the suns shining, although could do with a bit more colour :)

Nipped in for coffee and cake and a quick lunch for our 8 year old as it had been recommended.Strange layout - feels like you are in someones front room with a big open cooking area.The coffee and hot chocolate were ok - cake was pre-bought in but they made an effort to present nicely on a plate. Kids sandwich was ok too. Not as great as i expected to be honest.The main thing that let it down though was how we were made to feel - like we were interrupting their day and should not be there. It was very quiet with just 2 other tables occupied but these were obviously regulars and the owner stood chatting to them the whole time and acted like we were not there.We will try again - maybe a take away one evening and see how that goes.

It was by chance we were in Tarleton. The local parcel drop off was closed, Tarleton was open. It was near lunch time so we decided to go back to The Olive Tree, where we had had good service & food over the past 4 years. On entering it was obvious the cafe had had a make over since our last visit, new tables & chairs, decor & I think the cooking area was new. On checking the prices, they had risen somewhat since our last visit, probably to pay for the up-grade. It was a wet Easter Monday, & there was only one other customer. We ordered drinks, me white coffee, my wife a fruit juice as she thought the hot chocolate too expensive. I ordered Eggs Benedict which I had enjoyed previously there, my wife a Hot Ham bagette, no bagettes so she had to settle for white bread. The waiter asked if we would like a bowl of chips to share, so we agreed. The food arrived. my Eggs Benedict didn't look like any eggs benedict I had had before, usually there is a goodly portion of hollandaise sauce with the muffin & eggs covered. This looked as if it had come out of a spray bottle with a thin pattern across the muffins. The eggs were just on the point of solidity, not as runny as they should be. My wife's ham sandwich, which should have been a hot bagette, was a cold sandwich, with a salad & red onion in the salad, she doesn't like onions!!! Not being very enchanted with the food, we quickly eat up & went to the till for the bill. £15.45 was the total, which I thought £12 would have been expensive. This morning when I got up I had to rush to the toilet & all day have suffered with bouts of severe diarrhoea, & this afternoon my wife had to go to the chemist for a box of Imodium, hopefully I won't have to resort to the doctor. The chips were the best part of the meal, the rest was certainly below standard. I suspect the so called hollandaise had been pre made & gone past its sell by date. We certainly won't be going back.

This little gem is hidden away in Tarleton village. I often get s take away meal from here at the weekend. The house special pasta with chilli prawns is gorgeous and never fails to be well cooked. The staff are really friendly and nothing is too much trouble. You must visit here to eat of an evening or during the day

I've been visiting this cafe for several years now and I can't recommend it enough. The food is cooked fresh and always to perfection. The pizza is all home made. The staff are so nice, chefs are keep up the good work guys see you next week! Today we had the sea bass which was Michelin star style!

One criticism..could somebody say "Hello!" as we walk in. Had I not promised we would go here, I would have left. Food good etc but other places more friendly. Owners need to think on...

The title says it all. You cannot fault the olive tree. The only suggestion would be a wider selection of Italian beer to accompany the meal.

When I visited I was greeted by a very friendly woman (this was last week) and seemed to be in a cafe better than I first thought. After ordering a pizza and coffee I was left not too impressed. For the price I think you can get far better food in the area. Not bad, but certainly over rated.

We went for lunch with my parents ( who can be hard to please ) Dad and John had pizza and it was brilliant nice and thin - the Italian way !! The menu has plenty to offer and all the food was served with a smile , a very friendly Cafe with delicious food

Can't fault this place, excellent food at great value served by friendly staff and run by a great guy...take a bow Ali!!

The food is absolutely brill the staff are incredibly nice people and overall it is a immaculate place with fun and friendly staff thank you again all staff at the olive tree and especially to ali the great cook :)

We went for lunch with friends and the staff headed by Ali are very welcoming . The menu is varied .we tried a pasta bake which was delicious , I had a omelette which was packed with tasty veg . If you're in the area please try it you wont be disapointed

Ali is great chef and makes nice pizza and pastas from scratch. There is a varied menu which is quite healthy and he will always try to accommodate your requests if something you fancy isn't listed on the menu, and will downsize portions if you aren't as hungry. Also serves great coffee and ice cream. Well worth a visit and the prices are very reasonable, the staff are friendly and helpful.

Our first visit to the Olive Tree won't be our last. Enjoyed from the minute we went in till the minute we went out. Food lovely. Lovely smiling waitress. Every think cooked fresh in front of our eyes. Lovely owner who cooked for us . Thank you.

The staff are amazing food yummy will call again soon .chicken cheese panni and chips cooked lovely . Smoothies one of the best i ve ever tasted . The staff are so nice and cannot fault the place

We went to the olive tree for our tea on Saturday! Staff are very friendly, cafe was very clean and tidy! You can have anything on a calzone, they are amazing! Will be returning for other options, defiantly recommend to friends!!

I spend little time in an around the area, I stumbled across the Olive Tree after I diverted from the main road. In need of breakfast, I drove into the nearest village, I stopped as there was a parking space. Bacon butty & a mug of tea made to order, just what the Doc ordered. When I'm in the area it has become a regular stopping off point. Lunch is not too bad either, they even deliver.

Having been to the Olive Tree, some time ago, we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. And promised ourselves, we would return- So today we returned it is a 60 mile round trip for us but well well worth the journey. It is such a nice change to have fresh food, and especially when it is cooked in front of you. There was a lovely atmosphere, (a little piece of ITALY.) and the café was full. Well presented and delicous food , and a cheerful waitress, who was very helpful. We didn't come away empty handed, brought some cake home with us.We will return, wish we lived nearer, we would go every week.

As a regular visitor with my parents, I cannot find fault with either the food or staff. Everything is cooked fresh, right in front of you. It never ceases to be full of flavour, and the staff are very friendly under the direction of Ali and Louise.

I have been going to The Olive Tree since it first opened. The food is fantastic and always cooked fresh to order. The owners are the nicest people you could ever wished to meet.

food is all homeade ali the owner is very welcoming go here now what are you waiting for!!! it is in a prime location

The Olive Tree is a delight, I visit there regularly with all my family and Ali, Louise and the team always provide the best service, friendly atmosphere and wonderful fresh food. I take my Grandma there weekly who uses a wheelchair and the staff are always more than accommodating and helpful. The food is always fresh, delicious and affordable. It is a wonderful place, lots of fun, cheerful, we are always met with a smile... Ali and Louise are a credit to the village. Make sure you get down there, you won't regret it!

Tried here as thought being Italian the Pizzas would be amazing....they weren't.My crusts were burnt and it was soggy in the middle, the pasta dish was flavourless and the garlic mushrooms were greasy.Have also called in once for lunch and was very put off by a pack of ham on display which was out of date.

We have visited this cafe many times this year as a couple, a family and for a take out and have never been disappointed. Ali, Louise and their staff are always welcoming and the food is freshly prepared, altered to suit your tastes if you require.Cooked breakfast is always good and the omelette is one of the best I have ever tasted. The pitta and pizza dough is freshly prepared daily. A nice touch is that children can make their own pizzas which is good fun.

As regular customers we have always been well pleased with the quality and quantity of the food and the personal service given by Ali, Louise and their staff. In particular, and perhaps unusually for cafes of this size, they are fully prepared to adjust the ingredients of a dish to suit the customer's personal preference and welcome all feedback.

Myself and my partner come to the olive tree very regularly - we have tried most things off the menu and asked for specific meals when dieting! Ali, Louise and all the team at the olive tree are friendly and welcoming and we will continue to dine here!

Nothing fancy about the place or the food but none of that matters when you are made to feel so welcome. Anything from a pot if tea to a full meal can be had at very good prices.Recommended.

Had two meals here one during a lunch time visit with my Mother which consisted of me having Beef stroganoff and she having olive tree special club sandwich, both of us had latte's followed by ice cream. everything was lovely and fresh and served piping hot by friendly staff.The second meal was a breakfast visit for sausage bacon and egg beans and mushrooms and tomatoes, and this was with my youngest son. He had a Banana milk shake with ice cream and I had latte. Again everything was nice fresh and piping hot served by very pleasant and friendly staff.Prices are reasonable, everything is good quality and the restaurant kept nice and clean.Try it.....you'll love it, but leave room for me! Be back again soon.Thanks Olive Tree.

I have visited the olive tree cafe a few times and it is fantastic! good a service is wonderful and the staff are lovely!! very cheery atmosphere and Ali and Louise are great! I would certainly go back again!

The food at the olive tree is to die for! Everything that I have eaten is outstanding. Ali, Louise and their lovely staff are always very welcoming and friendly. I would definitely recomend visiting this lovely cafe.

Lovely freshly cooked food, made in front of you in the open kitchen - happy to cater for all dietry needs and also cook food not on the menu if something takes your fanci. Not the cheapest in the area but the best - you get what you pay for, always a pleasure to visit.

Different price everytime I go in and I order same meal. Over priced. Owner very rude to regular customers. Very controlling atmosphere.

I have visited this place a number of times now and each time decide I will not go back (but end up going back as someone else invites me) because I just think the quality of the food is poor and so over priced.I recently had a prawn sandwich there which when came was literally two slices of very stale bread (which has been the case on more than one occasion) with a few prawns which cost £5.10 there was no garnish or crisps just literally the two slices of stale bread for over a fiver! I have since been in with my toddler and asked if they would be kind enough to just cook two items from the breakfast menu however they brought her an adult sized meal with things we hadn't asked for and charged me just under a fiver for it, I wanted to send it back and say this is not how I ordered it but my little one was so hungry we couldnt have waites while they made a new one, I couldn't help but think they were just trying to make more money from us! and again this isn't the first time they have done this here! I find the staff are nice here but after the last few times I have been I feel that they sometimes trick you into spending more money than you intended by giving you more than what you ordered and charging you for it, will definetly not be returning again

I have been here once or twice and was a bit dissapointed to see their cakes were from cosco, going somewhere like this I thought the cakes would be home made not just ones I can buy myself! and I found bo th the cakes and bread were a bit dry.Probably wouldn't rush back here as there's lots of similar places is the area that are much better

Have visited the Olive Tree many times now when I am in the area and the cafe staff can never do enough to help. Great food all home made and a lovely family atmosphere. Highly recommended!!

Visit nearly every day and family come from far and wide in this country and abroad, loving excellent fresh food cooked to perfection by wonderful chef and staff.

We've visited The Olive Tree on several occasions now, both as eat in customers and for take-aways (a new service they offer on Friday and Saturday evenings). To sum it up in one word - WOW! Everything we've had has been made fresh, from scratch and has been delicious! The attention to detail tops that of many posh restaurants with food served beautifully and very creatively!! Nothing is too much trouble for Ali, he even asked what pizza toppings I would have if I could choose anything (I absolutely love goats cheese and red onion) and upon telling him this he bought goats cheese especially for our now regular weekend take away pizza! A hidden gem - well worth a visit, especially with such a warm welcome from Ali and Louise.

Busted a few times and the owner/chef/cannot do enought for you, the food is always excellent and a hidden gem!!!

Popped in for tea with Mum - tried a vegetarian calsone pizza, literally 'stuffed' with wonderful aubergine, sugar snap peas, cabbage, tomatoes, onions and mozzarella in a thin and crispy pizza dough. What a whopper!! Truely delicious. Excellent value and the usual warm and welcoming service. I suggest Laura K gives up the prawns and has one of these instead!!

i happened to come across the RANT by the previous poster Laura K and felt that I should add my opinion. Since The Olive Tree Cafe opened I have attended weekly on a Wednesday. More often than not I have a prawn mayo sandwich. I have never experienced any problem with my prawns, they have always been as cold as they should be. I have never had a complaint about the food nor the staff and I will continue to attend The Olive Tree. She should also not eat prawns if she is pregnant.

I called at The Olive Tree on sunday 29th June for a take out prawn mayo sandwich. This quick lunch option took 30 mins to prepare! However I decided this wasn't too much of a problem as they appeared to be freshly preparing the pitta bread so hopefully the wait would be worth it. I took the sandwich home and sat to enjoy. Immediately on the first bite I realised that the prawns were still partially defrosted. As all people know, seafood is a high risk of causing food poisoning if not defrosted correctly. This is dangerous for anyone but more so for pregnant ladies, as I am. I decided I needed to go back and let them know what had happened. I had no intention of causing a fuss or becoming agro about the incident as these things do happen. I did not want to cause a scene especially in a shop full of other customers. Thats just not my style.However on returning I was disgusted by the proprietors response and attitude to the incident. He advised me that he had made the sandwich himself and the prawns were ok to eat. I decided he obviously needed to have evidence of the partially defrosted prawn so I removed one from the sandwich. It was stone cold and crunchy, clearly still partially frozen. However he responded by waving his arm in the air and saying 'no, no, this is how we serve them'!!! At this point I advised him that that although I wasn't upset by the incident before I was not fuming by his attitude and the fact that he was now lying to me. I also advised him it was completely unacceptable to serve customers partially defrosted seafood. He very rudely replied, 'what do you want to do' and I requested a refund. He gave me the refund and waved his arm in the air again! No apology or acceptance of the incident was acknowledged by him. To be clear, I have never before eaten a crunchy partially defrosted prawn and have no intention of doing so. Both this service and attitude is unacceptable and all should be aware of this. Eat there at your own risk!

Would highly recommend. Had a quick lunch out with a workmate and have visited a few times with my mum before. We had a pizza and a ciabatta. They were both cooked to order, piping hot and full of lovely fresh ingredients. Asked for pineapple on my pizza - no problem and the staff are lovely. The portions are plentiful, fresh and tasty. There are plenty of options on the menu including brunch/breakfast options. My workmates often get a take out at lunch or call before and pick the order up and they always enjoy the food. Would recommend and will be back soon next month with my Mum.

Had two meals here one during a lunch time visit with my Mother which consisted of me having Beef stroganoff and she having olive tree special club sandwich, both of us had latte's followed by ice cream. everything was lovely and fresh and served piping hot by friendly staff.The second meal was a breakfast visit for sausage bacon and egg beans and mushrooms and tomatoes, and this was with my youngest son. He had a Banana milk shake with ice cream and I had latte. Again everything was nice fresh and piping hot served by very pleasant and friendly staff.Prices are reasonable, everything is good quality and the restaurant kept nice and clean.Try it.....you'll love it, but leave room for me! Be back again soon.Thanks Olive Tree.

so glad we came across the olive tree cafe on one of our bike rides.the owners, ali and louise, and their assistants, jess and sophie, are great, so warmand friendly. there is so much on the menu to choose from but alis cheese and hamomelette with beans is well worth the 30 mile bike ride from bolton!