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London
Covent Garden
L'ulivo, Villiers Street
L'ulivo, Villiers Street Reviews

L'ulivo, Villiers Street

Italian, Pizza, European

Dishes priced around£16

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Reviews of L'ulivo, Villiers Street (117)

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5.1/6

117 reviews

5.1/6

117 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Richard P.a year ago · 1 review

Friendly and helpful staff. Service was excellent and this was during a very busy lunchtime. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was very good too. Would definitely return.

"Very good"
5/6
Sally B.a year ago · 1 review

We often visit when we are going to the theatre so the restaurant ensure our meals are served in good time to make the show.

"Very good"
5/6
Simon W.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent food, attentive waitresses and good vibe. Was a bit noisy as it was full. Only one issue was we had to wait as one dish was delayed - but they did communicate this to us. But all in all excellent!

"Excellent"
6/6
Devi W.a year ago · 15 reviews

Food was very good. Delicious and well presented. Will go again.

"Very good"
5/6
Paul H.a year ago · 1 review

There were different levels of capability among the serving staff, but the food was well prepared and tasty. For London it was good value.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ricardo S.a year ago · 2 reviews

Enjoyed coming back again to L'ulivo (Recently I've seen two other L'ulivos nearby but have only ever been to the Villiers Street restaurant). Food and service excellent and staff very helpful and friendly. The calamari in the seafood pasta was exceptionally good - so tender. L'ulivos is now one of the restaurants that I like taking visitors to.

"Excellent"
6/6
Min P.2 years ago · 2 reviews

Really good authentic Italian food. Thank you L’Ulvio, once again!

"Average"
3/6
Margaret C.2 years ago · 1 review

Our table was ready for us but service slow. We found it very noisy

"Excellent"
6/6
Christopher D.2 years ago · 1 review

Great atmosphere and great food - certainly a venue to return to!

"Very good"
5/6
Daryl O.3 years ago · 187 reviews

We did enjoy our meal. The service was very good.

"Very good"
5/6
Malcom R.4 years ago · 130 reviews

Our saturday afternoon was great. We did have a great lunch also the service was very good.

"Very good"
5/6
Malcom R.4 years ago · 130 reviews

L'ulivo is a very good restaurant. The food is very good as also the srvice is with a smile!!

"Very good"
5/6
Glenys W.5 years ago · 1 review

Obviously not many customers given current circumstances but well looked after.

"Excellent"
6/6
Harriet M.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Not my first visit. I really like this restaurant and it is in a handy position for my theatre trips. The reason I marked the food down was that I found it too salty. My meal had capers in so that might be why. Portion sizes are good and I particularly liked the size of the vegetable portions. Many restaurants are mean with vegetables which are the cheapest part of the meal for them to buy. They must make a fortune on them!

"Very good"
5/6
Rita R.5 years ago · 1 review

This was my second visit and both times were pleasant experiences and delicious food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen D.5 years ago · 1 review

As always, lovely food and prompt service. It was a girlie catch up dinner but despite being busy we were not rushed. It is my go to restaurant and it has never failed me.

"Very good"
5/6
Rachel S.5 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food and we always go here as it feels like a little piece of Italy in central London

"Excellent"
6/6
Eric L.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, slightly different from the usual, staff really nice, a very pleasant evening.

"Very good"
5/6
Brenda M.5 years ago · 6 reviews

Always lovely food and good service. Good location, too. Thanks.

"Very good"
5/6
simon f.5 years ago · 1 review

Booked but got in earlier after lower ground floor made available. Need to have Worcester sauce for the tomato juice next time but excellent service in an always lively restaurant :-)

"Very good"
5/6
george a.5 years ago · 1 review

Good food pleasant staff reasonable prices. Hope to visit again

"Very good"
5/6
Debby F.5 years ago · 1 review

The service is always amazing. Staff work very hard and are very pleasant. My only grumble on this Vicky was the bruschetta was very dry and the tomatoes were not ripe. The rest of our meal was, as always, tasty and plentiful.

"Excellent"
6/6
John L.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Really good, we went for the specials menu and had the veal it was spectacular. The staff were friendly and efficient, they looked after us very well, nothing seemed to much trouble.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jane r.5 years ago · 1 review

Second time of visiting here whilst taking in a show at the nearby Adelphi. Food absolutely gorgeous (so far we have tried the tortellini with gorgonzola sauce, margherita pizza, chicken/leek risotto and meat lasagne), atmosphere great and service spot on - ideal for a relaxing evening, or for getting to your show on time! The noise level is not quiet, it's a lovely bubbly atmosphere. Not a problem for us, but something to consider depending on your occasion. We'll seek out this restaurant on future visits to London.

"Very good"
5/6
MaryAnn L.5 years ago · 1 review

We visited atlunch time so was quite quiet and service prompt. Food was good. More vege choices always weclome

"Excellent"
6/6
Mary-Ann C.5 years ago · 9 reviews

we really enjoyed our visit to this lovely restaurant as we were left to chat in a quiet corner for hours with our delicious duck salad. The waitresses were delightful and we shall go again.

"Good"
4/6
Sue C.5 years ago · 1 review

Food came quickly. Tables too close together. Staff attentive. Friendly

"Very good"
5/6
Linda R.5 years ago · 1 review

Regular restaurant in convenient location beside Charing Cross Station to meet friends coming into London from Sussex. Friendly relaxed atmosphere and great Italian food.

"Excellent"
6/6
Trevor G.5 years ago · 1 review

Great service, food and ambiance! Convenient location close to Embankment!

"Excellent"
6/6
Diana S.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Friendly staff and quick service. Good menu choice. We wanted to share a variety of starters between five and they were very helpful about this.

"Excellent"
6/6
debra g.5 years ago · 3 reviews

I had requested a quiet table away from the middle of the restaurant - and that's just what we got. The food was great, the service good - just a small delay when waiting for our bill - and we wouldn't hesitate to return and recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Howard G.5 years ago · 1 review

Even though we did not order a starter, & the restaurant was quite busy, the main course was served very quickly. Very nice waitress. Very tasty food. There was some food left over which I requested to be boxed up & was saved for when we returned after a visit to the theatre. Impressed.

"Excellent"
6/6
Geoff D.5 years ago · 1 review

Service was very good Good excellent way Would highly recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Andrea B.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food and great service for pre theatre dinner - thank you !

"Very good"
5/6
Robert D.5 years ago · 1 review

Perfect for value for money meal before going to the theatre

"Good"
4/6
Elaine E.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Good food and very attentive service. Great for ore theater dinner.

"Very good"
5/6
Alina D.5 years ago · 1 review

Very good food, even if there are a lot of calories in it :)

"Very good"
5/6
8152120850 8.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food. Reservation was a must as the restaurant was crowded. All of us enjoyed our food--and portions were more than generous. I would recommend this restaurant to others.

"Excellent"
6/6
Linda B.5 years ago · 1 review

Had great food and very good service. Would recommend. Conveniently located for Charing Cross Station

"Very good"
5/6
Jennifer H.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent restaurant- I go here often and it is consistently good

"Very good"
5/6
Caroline H.5 years ago · 1 review

Always a great meal, service is very good They aim to please .

"Very good"
5/6
Véronique H.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food, low waiting times, a bit noisy and expensive but worth it.

"Excellent"
6/6
LEE M.5 years ago · 1 review

Called in at lunch on our way to a west end show.Lovely food and a nice friendly atmosphere.Would dine here again.

"Very good"
5/6
Linda H.5 years ago · 2 reviews

a quick pre-theatre meal, good food reasonably priced. Would recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Lorraine L.5 years ago · 1 review

Quick and friendly service, great food and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven L.5 years ago · 1 review

Perfect for dinner before the theatre. Service was friendly and quick. Enjoyed the food.

"Average"
3/6
Caroline F.5 years ago · 7 reviews

Reserved a table for pre theatre meal but was presented with al la carte and had to ask for the pre theatre menu. Service was very rushed and not at all friendlyl. Nobody checked if meal was ok(it was delicious) and didn't feel it was a relaxed and enjoyable visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Margo M.6 years ago · 5 reviews

This was my second time visiting this lovely restaurant which is situated close to charring cross station. I was not disappointed. The food is modern Mediterranean and delicious. The service was quick and the staff were attentive and delightful. I highly recommend booking in advance, especially if you’re planning on eating pre-theatre, as we were seated at 5:30pm and by 6pm the restaurant was very busy. Overall I really enjoyed eating at this restaurant.

"Very good"
5/6
Julia B.6 years ago · 1 review

Delicious food + very quickly got drinks and food after order. Staff very nice but had to ask for bill a few times.

"Very good"
5/6
Cortland F.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent meal. The pre-theatre menu was very good but was not offered and I had to ask for it.

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