Olive

About Olive

• Food: 5

  Ambience: 5

  Service: 5

  Value: 5

  Mum's Birthday

  Loved this wee hidden gem. Thanks to Glenn for making our visit superb. Great food, great location and great prices. I will be returning the end of September.

  Louisa Roberts - dined in restaurant 26/08/2018

Authentic Italian in Liverpool city centre

Olive Bar and Restaurant is an Italian on Castle Street in the heart of Liverpool. The cosy dining room is spacious and has a pleasingly rustic feel with wooden chairs and stone or white-washed brick walls. The open kitchen allows diner to watch the chefs in action and, on sunny days, the outside tables are always in demand.

Classic Italian dishes

Authentic dishes from the char grill and brick-fired oven are a speciality at Olive. The select range of stone-baked pizza and the 28-day aged steaks are a particular hit. The pasta is handmade and ranges from that old favourite spaghetti carbonara to rigatoni with smoked salmon, spinach, peas and cream.

Corn-fed chicken with truffle butter, roast cod wrapped in prosciutto and a choice of several fresh salads are also typical. Italian cooking is all about sharing with friends and family. At Olive, you can gather with your nearest and dearest to enjoy a Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Desserts such as tiramisu trifle and salted caramel cheesecake will end your meal on a sweet note.

Liverpool city centre transport links

Olive Bar & Restaurant is on Castle Street in Liverpool city centre. There is pay parking at the NCP on Rumford Street. James Street and Moorfield are the nearest train stations. Nearby local landmarks include Liverpool Town Hall, the Waterfront and The Cavern Club.