My boyfriend and I have been going to this restaurant for over a year now and have never been dissatisfied. The staff are so friendly and inviting!! The food, wine and service is 10 out of 10 I had pumpkin gnocchi this evening and it blew me away! Massive compliments to the chefs and to all the staff.
Great choice of dishes on the menu, something for all tastes. A very friendly, professional and quick service, with a relaxed convivial atmosphere. The food was delicious, extremely well presented and cooked to perfection. The staff were attentive without being intrusive. Overall, a wonderful, faultless eating experience that I would highly recommend.
Very good service, best food in town compared to average English standards. Business runs by italians and independent which seems to be the exception in Guildford.
One of the few independent restaurants in Guildford. Never had a bad meal there. Excellent produce, classically Italian. It's run by Italians too as far as I can tell so certainly authentic.
Stopped by before going to the theatre nearby, didn’t have a booking but staff were accommodating enough to arrange a table. Nice menu with a good variety of chefs specials options. Had the seafood pasta and spaghetti vongolo which were both excellent, really good portions. Lovely wine too. Sat outside, atmosphere was great, very busy on a Saturday night and looked popular with locals as located away from the chain restaurants in the town. Music was playing and staff were very attentive. Will be visiting again.
We have been going to Olivo for a few years now and it is nice to see that they are consistently good.
Last week we went to Olivo just for a relaxing evening and we definitely enjoyed ourselves.
The food was as delicious as always - we even ordered a second portion of prawns, just because we loved it so much.
The chocolate dessert went down really nicely and the evening was a success.
Fabulous authentic Italian restaurant hidden in a sidestreet in Guildford , providing proper food, home-cooked using good quality ingredients, full of taste. A real Al fresco dining experience blankets provided, and heat lamps for when the sun goes down. Our waiter had excellent customer service. He recommended wine to complement the food nothing was too much bother for him. His attention to detail was on point. The food was cooked to perfection and plentiful. We did not have room for pudding, but it looked amazing. Will definitely be returning. All of the staff were lovely..
Olivo restaurant surpassed my expectations with an exceptional lunch experience. The "Insalata di Gamberi" starter was an unexpected delight, featuring fresh shrimp and vibrant greens. The "Pollo alla Valdostana" main course was outstanding, perfectly cooked and beautifully seasoned. The sweet and decadent "Passione Fondente" dessert, along with other delightful options, made for a memorable meal. The amiable and attentive staff added to the overall experience. This was not just a lunch, but a delightful dining experience that has left me eager to return for more culinary adventures.
Our family's visit to Olivo Restaurant was outstanding. The 'Frittura' starter was a delicious beginning, followed by a perfect 'Pasta Carbonara' main course. The dessert was a delightful ending. The service and atmosphere were top-notch. Olivo is the ideal place for a family outing or any occasion. Highly recommended!
We went on a Saturday and the restaurant was really busy. The staff did a great job of juggling tables wanting to sit inside and outside with the threat of rain. Our food was delicious and we had a lovely bottle of wine. We will be back.
The perfect wednesday night dinner out. Lovely staff, authentic music, absolutely delicious food, great wine and free Limoncello.
You can't find a better place to dine out anywhere in 50 miles.
Maria-Alexandra Lupescu
+5
We called ahead to book a table Saturday night on very short notice, they were very nice to accommodate us. The food was absolutely devine. We shared Burratina al pistachio for a starter and it was extremely well balanced: the creaminess of the mozzarella and the pistachio pesto went so very well together. I had the Burrida for a main and I could barely finish everything, the portions are quite big compared to other restaurants we used to go to. As far as seafood goes the dish was everything you can hope for. My husband had the Tagliata di manzo ( steak) which was cooked exactly to his preference and was again a bit more than we had expected. Deserts were lovely. Had glasses of bubbly on the house as they found out we were celebrating an anniversary. We would 200% recommend and we'll definitely be coming back
Highly recommend. Me and my family were there to celebrate my graduation couple of days ago. Wonderful staff, the food was 10/10, i felt exactly like in Italy.
Had an amazing experience at Olivo, the Italian restaurant. Food and service were excellent, with generous portions full of authentic Italian flavors. Highly recommended!
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