Trattoria L'Oliva in Broxtowe

Our favourite place to eat, largely it’s the authenticity and above all no cream in the Carbonara ( a pet hate of mine) just lovecit.

Had an amazing night filled with fun, laughter, excellent food and great company. We've been meaning to book for some time and it didn't disapoint in the slightest. Front of house were superb and the food was amazing. Will definitely be back. The best restaurant in Beeston by a country mile.

Me and my girlfriend ate there today. We couldn't fault anything about the place. Really nice food and drink

Fabulous Idyllic restaurant tucked away in the streets of Beeston, almost felt like I was in Italy! I have forgotten the waitresses name, but wished to mention how wonderful she was looking after us on the evening of 21st February., she is a credit to your restaurant.

Four of us went to this restaurant for an evening meal. We had some excellent Italian food which was served by polite and helpful waitresses. The restaurant is small and rather quirky, but, nonetheless, it was very enjoyable.

This is a small restaurant with a menu that certainly tempts you. We had prawns and burrata to start, both were delicious. However, we felt let down by the mains, especially for the price. The smoked salmon pasta tasted of salmon, but only contained one piece. The mushroom risotto needed seasoning, and for some of the mushrooms to be cooked more. We had coffees to finish which were excellent. Service was good. There are a couple of vegetarian options for each course. I didn't see anything vegan. The toilets are outside around the back. You have to go across a small yard, which is quite dark and with uneven ground. Then there's a step up to get to the loo. So it's quite cold, and not particularly easy if you have accessibility needs. We also found the restaurant cold, and kept our coats on inside.

Delicious Italian food. Very good atmosphere

Great little place. Called in without a booking and took the last 2 seats in the place. We weren't disappointed. Time to chat between courses, the food was great and a good atmosphere to be had also. It isn't perfect but it has really likeable quirks, and that adds rather than detracts. Staff really friendly too.

On requesting a booking for 4 people we were told that the only possible time slots available were 6.30pm or 9pm. We opted for the former of these knowing that it would be a rush, so we were somewhat surprised when most tables were occupied by 7.30 and no one else came. By the time we departed at 9.15 there were many empty tables so it appears that had we arrived around 7.30-8pm there wouldn't have been a problem! The vast majority of main courses were pasta dishes, which was fine except the sauces that accompanied them were not the most flavoursome and we were not offered either parmesan or black pepper, which even the most basic Italian restaurant would bring automatically. On requesting these, a small ramikin of parmesan appeared between the four of us! We also had to request spoons which again was surprising as pasta dishes are quite tricky to eat with just a knife and fork. We selected a modest but good wine Nero d'Avola which at almost £30 was excessive. This restaurant was already expensive for what was on offer and with an "optional" 10% service charge added, it made it even more so. To then bring a card machine that asked if we wanted to leave a tip, was not good as I am sure many diners would add something possibly unaware that 10% service charge had already been added. The restaurant and ambience was good as was the music and the hosts were pleasant enough. It was a pity that they haven't quite got it right for the price they charge.

Birthday musings ..these photos taken in Trattoria L'Oliva Beeston Food amazing ! and self explanatory in the photos Although I'll give a heads up - the fruit is sliced pear on warm slightly toasty bread with softened gorgonzola, drizzled honey and walnuts on top, to start.... One of the main courses, 5hr slow cooked lamb in tomato sauce...you have to try ! I will be back for other dishes !! absolutely ! And of course, the books... the photo's on the walls... A story ..... told in the most appetising, atmosphere this side of ...well ... glad this is local !!!

Lovely , authentic Italian food. The menu is more limited than some other restaurants because it is a small eatery with less staff, but the food is worth it!

Nice food, starter is better than main! A bit overpriced but everything else is great!

Absolutely delicious authentic little Italian. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommend!

I've delayed writing this for a month while I pondered. A friend had recommended the 'amazing' Lamb Ragu, which my son had and was full of flavour. Maybe I chose the wrong dish - the Seafood Linguine. It was both plain in appearance and taste, and sadly lacking in much seafood. The Walnut and Pear Bruschetta starter was excellent, as was the Tiramisu. The quirky Moka pot Espresso was a nice touch, and the pricing of Gin & Tonic was also a welcome surprise. Overall a nice venue, with pleasant staff. Pricing-wise, a little more than I feel it should have been, and the customer toilet is an out-house (out the entrance, down a side street, around the back of the building)

My first time here and it we absolutely lovely. Really attentive, welcoming service and authentic Italian food in the most cosy setting. Quite a small menu but it was still very hard to pick as all the options sounded amazing. Reasonably priced. Will definitely be back.

What a gorgeous little place to eat. We celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary and had the best evening. The restaurant only has a small amount of tables. It offers a cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Our waitress was very friendly and chatty and did a great job of looking after front of house. The food was exactly what we wanted, traditional uncomplicated and freshly made. We had Scallops and Burrata with bread to start Seafood linguine and Ragu for mains. It was perfect and delicious and generous portions. We followed with a Baileys Panna Cotta and few Limoncello shots. Special mention to chef, your food is amazing. Can’t wait to return soon.

Stunning meal, good wine, great atmosphere, quirky restaurant and superb service. The food is authentic and very interesting and the menu changes regularly. I liked everything we had at the table. Can't wait to revisit.

Changing this from 4* a year ago, no agenda here just telling it like it was yesterday (17.8.23): my wife's burrata starter was great but my dish had only a trace of the gorgonzola and walnuts listed and both our mains were very bland (gnocchi and lamb ragu); waitress brought me a main I didn't order but I ate it and she gave a 10% discount. Overall v disappointed sadly

Tasty food at a reasonable price. Cosy atmosphere.

My boyfriend and I came for a date night. The food was amazing, I had the seafood linguine which was cooked to perfection. With a glass of wine each and a tiramisu to share at the end. The service was great, ensuring we were enjoying our evening the entire way through our stay. This beats any Italian I’ve ever been to and is now my favourite place. I will definitely be coming back. Thank you so an amazing night xxx

We had a late evening weekday meal here. Really relaxed and personable atmosphere. Lovely food and environment. Will return!

Visited L'Olivia absolutely amazing food, staff are very tentative n fun. Made us very welcome. Really wanted to congratulet Marco the chef n owner what an amazing restaurant n food. Utterly worth the bill. I would recommend for a romantic night.

We went for a birthday meal having walked past this place a couple of times. It is located in what used to be, may years ago, a butchers shop. The atmosphere is very chilled and service excellent. The menu is a touch limited but interesting. My only quibble is portion size. My linguine al sapore di mare contained 3 mussels. 2 prawns and 3 squid rings along with a sliver of scallop. The pasta was really good. We will go again but I will order something different.

Me and my partner visited this place and was one of the best restaurants we’ve ever been to! My partner convinced her dinner was the best thing she’s ever eaten! Leo was very attentive and knowledgable about the menu and the atmosphere was romantic and intimate, cannot recommend enough, we can’t wait for our next visit

I’ve lived in Beeston for 4 years and only just tried here. The food was incredible and the service was just perfect. Cannot recommend the place enough!

Went here with friends on Friday. Service was extremely slow. Not sure if they were short staffed but only 2 guys doing everything and all tables were full. The food was disappointing and not the amazing experience I'd read about on reviews. The portions were really small. No bread offered which may have been a nice touch alongside main meals. Opted out of desserts so can't comment on those. I wont be going back as nicer places to eat locally.

Thank you so much. Waited 3 weeks for a table. Well worth it. What a find in Beeston. From the minute we walked in to the moment we left. Made to feel welcome, great hospitaliity, frendly and knowlegeble. The food was superb. Would definately recommend. Will be going back hopefully soon.

L’Oliva is the perfect combination of fantastic food and service. The staff are attentive without being intrusive and the ambience is excellent. Would highly recommend 🤩🤩

We'd been wanting to try this place for a while and you need to book well in advance as it only has about 10 tables, but it turns out its not just the size that causes demand, the food is fantastic and the staff really...

Didn’t think the food could get any better here but the meal last night was divine! Beef carpaccio to start was one of the best we’ve ever tasted. The lamb cutlets for main were so tasty s was the risotto And then tiramisu for dessert...

Really friendly staff, great food.

Lovely authentic Italian food, great service and an interesting selection of Italian aperitifs. Small and cosy buy not so small that you feel on top of the other diners. Been a few times over the past few years and all 4 of us felt the...

Poor value for money. Prawn starter of 6 prawns £8.95 rip off. No bread and average quality. Main courses fair for £14 but service slow and with toilets outside an expensive experience

Great tasty homemade Italian food and nice wine. Friendly staff.

Food took a while to come but God was it worth the wait. Best pasta you'll ever have.

Cosy Italian restaurant, with genuine authentic feel, right in the heart of Beeston town centre. Fabulous food and lovely friendly staff.

Wonderful little gem of a restaurant, great service most importantly, the food speaks for it's self - is amazing. They have no problem catering for dietary requirements of their customers.

Omg what can I say the food is to die for. The service is beyond excellent. It's not cheap but it's worth every penny.

Very small family Italian restaurant. Just a few choices on the menu but then you know it is all fresh ingredients apart from the wild boar stew......so tasty and tender.

Small menu, freshly cooked amazing food. Staff attentive but discreet. This was our second visit and we will be back. Highly recommend for proper non chain food at a competitive price.

Very good, nice ambiance and friendly service. The food was excellent.

Incredible food. Ragu and Tiramisu was to die for. Can't wait to go back.

Food was amazing as well as the service. Was one of the best meals we had in Nottingham

As a self-confessed foody I love a fancy restaurant, but what I really want when going out for dinner is to not be rushed in and out, and to enjoy the moment with the person sat opposite me. L’olivia just makes this happen, with a...

This little place is beautiful! Food was amazing and Leo was brilliant! Would recommend to anyone wanting a good night with friends who welcome friendly service all night with authentic Italian food and fine wine. For an added bonus, engage the waiting staff (Leo) ,...

Fabulous evening for my birthday! We had amazing food and drinks, staff so helpful! So happy this was open this week as it’s hard to get a stunning restaurant the week after new year ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I’ve lived in Nottingham for 5 years and this is the best meal I’ve ever eaten, atmosphere made me feel like I was in Italy…just colder

Food and service were top notch.

Second visit to L'Oliva and it was just as wonderful. Great authentic food and fabulous service from Leo. We will be back soon.

Great hospitality, nice restaurant - very cozy. If you book a table at 1730 on weekdays, you get 10% discount.

Our first time here and we couldn’t have had a better time. Excellent food, wonderful service and such a cosy atmosphere. Loved it! Thank you so much.

I’m so disappointed! Been there with a friend of mine! The food was horrible! I had the lamb as a main course, the food was cold and not tasty at all! I and my friend we didn’t enjoy any of the food, what a shame!

A truly authentic Italian meal, such a rarity in the UK. It is intimate, a tight limited menu with exceptional cooking and service to make you feel valued.Our first visit but we will surely be back and would highly recommend. Grazie mille to the staff!

A wonderful way to celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. We had a beautifully cooked, delicious meal and desserts, and loved every mouthful. Such a lovely place...felt like we were back in Italy. Thank you Marco.

We went to L'Oliva last night and had a fabulous time. The menu is small as all of the food is prepared fresh, and you can really tell. It is authentic Italian and very tasty. The front of house service from Leo was excellent, he...

Visited for our date night last night. Was not disappointed at all! As soon as we entered the welcoming ambience is immediately apparent. The waitress serving us was lovely and welcoming. The food was amazing, the lamb ragu was the best lamb ragu I have...

I was really looking forward to eating here after hearing and reading such positive reviews. Unfortunately it didn't remotely live up to expectations. The wait for starters at 40 minutes was absurd, when they did come they were warm at best. The 'fritto misto' starter had 2 different fish- hardly the 'assortment' listed on the menu. The 'parmigiana di melanzane' starter was in a small ramiken filled with passata and a slice of mozzarella on the top (I would be unsurprised if this was just put in a microwave for 1 minute for how hot/tasteless it was). Eventually the mains arrived and while the lamb ragu itself was tasty, again it was not hot and the pasta overcooked. The 'linguine di mare' was beyond a joke- the pasta was massively overcooked, had no taste and again the 'selection of seafood' was just shrimp and couple of mussels- no clams/squid/crab etc... 2 different fish really stretches the idea of a selection. The cherry tomatoes (rather than plum tomatoes as listed) on the dish were boiled for about 30 seconds and not warm through. The watery sauce was flavourless and adding carrot to a seafood dish is a new one on me too. Overall hugely disappointed. If you like Italian food done 'English style' then yes eat here, otherwise go to Piccolinos in town, at least the Italian chefs there make an effort. Per il cuoco marco, mi dispiace tantissimo di aver avuto quest'esperienza al vostro ristorante, veramente triste. però non tornerò ne consiglierò altri qui vicino a mangiare qui finché qualcosa cambia.

Recently dined here for the third time and the food & service has been superb each time. I love that there are only a few tables and there is no rush to get you in & out to free your table up, meaning you can properly relax and enjoy your food. Will certainly be back before too long!

I visited for the first time with my friend yesterday evening! A really lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk in. The menu is beautiful, with around 4 or 5 starters and 4 or 5 mains, with specials too. I much prefer

First time here and the experience was exceptional. We had the mozzarella salad, antipasti board, and focaccia to start which were all outstanding. The mains were equally as delicious and presented well. The seafood linguine was incredibly flavoursome and paired well with the bottle of...

Great food, lovely intimate atmosphere, great service.

Delicious food, a cosy interior and excellent service- a real gem of a place.

Excellent food, polite and relaxed service. Very authentic and great to find great Italian food in the local area!

Amazing Italian restaurant, foods sublime and the service is great. Marco and his team serve authentic Italian food in a romantic setting, you feel like you're actually in one of many side street venues in Rome. Well done! We look forward to dining with you again.

Absolute lovely little Italian in the middle of beeston serving perfect authentic Italian food . The service is personal and perfect and we will definitely return

Have eaten in a number of times and the food has always been delicious. During lockdown we have been using their delivery service. The food, as usual, is fantastic and delicious. It’s great that you can choose a delivery time. Cannot wait to go back and great to see a local restaurant surviving during these hard times I strong recommend it!

Had a takeaway for first time after having visited restaurant couple of times pre lockdown. The food last night was superb. Beautifully presented and was as good as the restaurant quality in your own home. I had mozzarella salad followed by beef ragu and husband had seafood starter then ragu. Absolutely beautiful! The tiramisu dessert was also lovely. Well done L'Oliva - cant wait till we can visit the restaurant again but in the meantime we'll be back for takeaway.

Love the small intimate setting. Can't wait to go back

Have eaten in a number of times and the food has always been delicious. Having lived in Italy I can say that it is so authentic! The gnocchi dishes are divine! During lockdown I have tried their delivery service. The food, as usual, was delicious and it is great that you can choose a delivery time. Would recommend.

We saw this place recommended and decided to give it a go. We are trying hard to eat local and support local businesses during lockdown. We ordered through click and collect on the website.The food was absolutely heavenly. I want to come again and try the venison now. And we both want to come and experience the restaurant itself when lockdown is over.The service was also amazing. The lady kindly included a cannoli for us.Thank you

Surely this is the best Italian Restaurant in Nottingham, I've not been to a better one in the country to be honest. The food is exceptional in both is quality and authenticity, the service is fantastic and the atmosphere and ambience transports you immediately to small Trattorias I have visited during my visits to Italy. Wonderful! Get yourself down here as soon as you can.

Beautiful and authentic Italian small plates in central Beeston. Modest, but perfect in its way. I am looking forward to coming back.

Fabulous food flavours and wine as always.

Popped in a couple of weeks ago just for a main meal and olives as we were both driving. Was so impressed we went back last night. Lovely cosy atmosphere and delightful service from Anna. Food both times was exceptional, I had pork belly on beetroot bulgar wheat both times and my wife had different pasta dishes. Some excellent wines on offer and also some very interesting italian craft beers. We will definetely make this a regular. Best restaurant in Beeston #1, I don't care what some of the other "unfair" imo reviews say.

Wonderful service, fantastic food, awesome wine, worth every penny.

Really lovely restaurant serving great Italian dishes. Service was top notch too. Will be back - thank you!

Delicious food and the mains are reasonably priced. Very cosy inside! The prosciutto and fig bruschetta was amazing. My only reason for not 5 stars is the pistachio tiramisu didn’t really have any pistachio, just a few crumbs on top and pricy for a dessert at £6.75. Overall would visit again. Booking in advance essential as it is small inside.

Lovely meal, decent portion sizes

Smaller menu than normal at the moment, but it was delicious.

Brilliant food in this cosy restaurant.

I love everything about this restaurant. The food is perfectly cooked and beautifully conceived without pretension. The service is efficient but so warm and friendly. The music and lighting sets a romantic but not overly sentimental tone. L’Oliva is what all Italian restaurants should be like! If you have not been there yet then go immediately!

Good food and wine in an Italian inspired environment, had the chicken leg in a Tuscan sauce and my wife the short ribs both are highly recommended with a house white

We had a lovely dinner at L'Oliva; food was delicious, as always! And the service was prompt and friendly. It has a relaxed, authentic atmosphere. It is one of our favourite places to eat!

Friendly staff and lovely food~~

Wonderful restaurant, warm sincere welcome, great service, scrummy food, reasonable prices. Highly recommend trying it out.

Cosy little Italian restaurant. The tiramisu was the star of the show, but the rest of the food is tasty too.

Firstly, let me say the food quality was excellent, really delicious. The service was somewhere between relaxed and a little slow, but that's fine with me as I like to take my time over dinner. What I was disappointed with was the portion size for the price - paid ~£15 for a clam spaghetti, which was a pretty small portion of pasta with only 4 clams in it. I've really wanted to go back for the food quality, but haven't been able to make myself because I know the cost will be too much, and I'm likely to leave hungry.

Love this restaurant in normal times, great atmosphere, intimate but also relaxed and friendly. They are currently doing lockdown take-away on FRI/SAT, order by 5.30 and pick up by 8. Tried it tonight and it was delicious, quite pricey for a normal take away but you could feel/taste the quality ingredients and cooking. Can’t wait to go back for a sit down, with a nice bottle to wash it down with, but the take away will keep me going until then (and will hopefully keep them going too!).

Very good and reasonable prices.

Had a lovely meal in this small but perfectly formed restaurant, small menu but the food is delicious and service exceptional. What more can I say we love this restaurant.

Amazing meal, really delicious and such a nice little spot!

What a little gem this place is. Second time the wife and I have come with good friends, who are regulars. Lovely, intimate relaxed atmosphere with a very friendly welcome and service. Quirky decor with a real authentic Italian feel.Small but perfectly balanced menu with pastas and risotto dishes forming the mains with a few specials alongside.The food is fabulous! I had a tuna tartare starter which was out of this world! For mains I went for the beef ragu in fettuccine and the wife spaghetti carbonara (made properly without cream) - I’ve never had better! This was followed by a stunning, creamy Tiramasu.Everything is proudly, lovingly home made and that shines through in the lovely food.Can’t recommend this place enough, you won’t find better in the area! Can’t wait to come back...

Absolutely fantastic. First-time visitors and we will be returning again soon! Superb quality food, friendly and attentive staff, interesting decor, accessible location, and a great range of options for such a small restaurant. Booking definitely recommended, and the prices are amazing for the quality. Simply faultless. Thank you to all at L'Oliva for such a wonderful meal, we will see you again soon!

Great local Italian with a cosy atmosphere. Short but delicious menu.

A wonderful local Italian restaurant. Fresh and delicious food just like we've eaten in northern Italy. Nice selection of veggie offerings as well as delicious traditional specials. Need to book ahead to guarantee a table.

Lovely little Italian restaurant with a small but perfectly formed menu. Dishes from across Italy are perfectly executed in a relaxed atmosphere. Really enjoyed the desert wines!

Amazing service and food! Will be going again :)

Excellent food in a cozy environment.

We booked a table for 4 over the phone for a Saturday night at 8.30 pm and received an email confirmation of the booking. The night before we received a reminder email. At 3pm on the day of our booking we received a text message cancelling. We were offered a 15% discount if we changed our booking to 6pm as they had double booked but would need our table back at 8.25! Very incompetent and quite rude.

Don`t go cancelled our booking at the last minute on a Saturday night, the food may be good but front of house is terrible