Choosing from the menu is always difficult, there are too many dishes that sound absolutely wonderful to the point that you could almost taste them as you read it off the menu. On this occasion it seemed that everyone wanted a form of comfort food and went for their usual. Between our group we sampled the starters of Carciofi Fritti con Mustia (Deep fried artichokes with escarole salad & smoked ricotta cheese), Insalata de Polpo (Octopus Salad served on a bed of rocket), Seppia alla Griglia (Chargrilled Cuttlefish with Black Ink Dressing), Ostriche (Fresh Oysters), and Cozze o Arselle en Tegame (Steamed Mussels or Clams with Garlic & Parsley). The mains were divided between two favourites: Linguine al Granchio (Linguine with Fresh sautéed Crab Meat, Garlic, Chilli and Parsley), and Spaghetti All’Astice (Spaghetti with half a fresh lobster, tomato, chilli and garlic.Spaghetti with lobster, tomato, chilli & garlic
Very well serviced. Food was really good, needless to say the wine. From time to time they have special seafood like sea urchins or razor clams, you won't want to miss it. All are very high quality. Of course don't miss their pasta, they're simple yet so tantalizing. Now they have some summer desserts, I've tried a few, all very nice.
"I had a delightful experience at Olivomare. The food was absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend trying the Ravioli – it's expertly seasoned. The restaurant boasts a simple yet charming white decor, which adds to the overall ambiance. The service from the waitstaff was satisfactory, with attentive staff members ensuring a pleasant dining experience."
Amazing restaurant! We will definitely be coming back! The atmosphere is lovely, service is top notch and the food is delicious. All the waiters were really friendly and happy to chat or explain something if needed. We had seafood carpaccio, pasta with clams and bottarga and prawn risotto - everything was quite tasty. There was a good selection of Italian wines and there were several ones that had 0.5l bottles.
Super cozy Italian restaurant situated in the heart of London. I really enjoyed the food. I especially loved lobster pasta. Will surely come back next time.
The best place in the city for Spaghetti Bottarga, and let me tell you, there’s nowhere else quite like it. We tried. The way they prepare this dish is simply unparalleled; the flavors are so rich and authentic that it's like a culinary masterpiece on a plate.
Also they have a terrace, where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The atmosphere there is so peaceful; it's quiet and sunny, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely meal. Sitting there, savoring every bite of that delicious Spaghetti Bottarga, I always feel like I was in my own little paradise. Also next to the restaurant is a small Italian shop with a lot of delicatessen ( you can take away some ready to eat food, or Italian groceries: if you reading this in December, and looking for a good Panetone this is the place)
Food is D E L I C I O U S ! Must try Moscardini and Spaghetti ricci di mare. Sea flavours, Italian style. I loved it!
The ambiance in the restaurant was great, the service was also very good. Our starter and main were both amazing. Very fresh ingredients and great wine pairing. The tiramisu on the other was a bit mediocre. In our opinion the ladyfingers were a bit tasteless
Overall the experience was great, a good place to taste Sicilian cuisine
Amazing Sardinian food, very special flavours, good house wine. The children in our group appreciated it less and we had no time for desserts, so I will be definitely coming back again to check if this is actually a 5 star place :) For now I can highly recommend spaghetti alla bottarga and the lobser spaghetti.
This is some of the best pasta I have ever eaten and I spend at least two weeks in various cities in Italy every year. One of my favourite things to eat is spaghetti with sea urchin so I came across Olivomare when I did a search for restaurants in London that serve this dish. When we looked at the menu, I was tempted by the pasta with clams and bottarga so decided to order both. So glad that I did. The clams and roe were a revelation. I have been dreaming about it all week! Service and wine also excellent. My husband had the risotto and grilled fish which he also gave two thumbs up!
High praises!
They were kind enough to seat us, although we were 30 minutes late and the kitchen was closing.
Even so, the service was perfect, fast and attentive, and the food absolutely delicious. Fresh seafood and a lovely desert.
This restaurant is a precious little gem in Victoria.
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