No better place in Guildford when the sun is shining. Superb service and food! Highly recommended

Salmon was brilliant, same as other dishes

Would have been 5 stars but they were out of gnocchi!

Very cosy environment and tasty food

Much loved Italian restaurant My friends and I have been meeting for long lunches at Olivo once or twice a year for over the... read moreMy friends and I have been meeting for long lunches at Olivo once or twice a year for over the decade. We started going initially because of the beautifully executed menu and the wonderfully authentic Italian atmosphere. We have kept on going year after year because the staff are warmly welcoming and exceptionally accommodating. read less

The seafood pasta here was absolutely amazing. The portion size was large enough as well for the price.

Poor service, we reserved and when we turned up we were pushed to the side whilst the waiters muttered to... read morePoor service, we reserved and when we turned up we were pushed to the side whilst the waiters muttered to each other in italian and then we were finally taken to our table but sat down with no menu. Waited about 10/15 mins and still no menu didn't even get asked if we wanted a drink so we walked out and enjoyed a meal else where

And to the owners response this was last Saturday 30th april at 18:30 that this happened, perhaps you did not notice as no one else in your establishment had noticed us the whole time we were there so why would you or any of your staff notice us walking out. read less

A Wonderful Private Dinner with Superb Customer Service We booked a private dinner for 20 people at Olivos and Fulvio and team could not have been more helpful,... read moreWe booked a private dinner for 20 people at Olivos and Fulvio and team could not have been more helpful, working with us to get the table layout we needed and having everything prepared as we asked. The room looked beautiful and the food (and the wine) was exceptionally good. Our guests all had a really good evening and all loved their meals. Thank you Fulvio for looking after us and I shall definitely be back for a private visit to enjoy your establishment again. read less

A Wonderful Private Dinner with Superb Customer Service We booked a private dinner for 20 people at Olivos and Fulvio and team could not have been more helpful,... read moreWe booked a private dinner for 20 people at Olivos and Fulvio and team could not have been more helpful, working with us to get the table layout we needed and having everything prepared as we asked. The room looked beautiful and the food (and the wine) was exceptionally good. Our guests all had a really good evening and all loved their meals. Thank you Fulvio for looking after us and I shall definitely be back for a private visit to enjoy your establishment again. read less

Great food and wine, service was excellent too

Quick friendly service and the lunch menu is good value for money. The food was overall quite nice although a... read moreQuick friendly service and the lunch menu is good value for money. The food was overall quite nice although a little underseasoned. read less

Excellent restaurant Thoroughly recommend a visit to this gem. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and the food was excellent!

Outstanding food and great wine selection.

Delicious food, beautifully cooked and served

Very enjoyable food, friendly people, historic premises, reasonable price, worth travelling to, PFR

Friends night out Beautiful food. Warm welcome. The mushroom pasta was the best I have ever tasted. The beer was well priced and... read moreBeautiful food. Warm welcome. The mushroom pasta was the best I have ever tasted. The beer was well priced and the service was very warm. read less

Very nice Restaurant, very good food 👌 friendly staff 😀

A great Italian experience We stopped by without a reservation and were able to be given a table outside. With the lovely weather,... read moreWe stopped by without a reservation and were able to be given a table outside. With the lovely weather, it was pleasant to eat 'al fresco'. The service was excellent and the food had good portions and came out quickly. The calamari starter was one of the best we had tasted! A good atmosphere and enjoyable experience overall. read less

Refreshing alternative to 'chain' restaurants, Olivo is a family-run Italian. The fixed price menu has a surprisingly good range of... read moreRefreshing alternative to 'chain' restaurants, Olivo is a family-run Italian. The fixed price menu has a surprisingly good range of starters and mains to choose from at a reasonable price. Service is typically Italian (in all senses). Quirky, interesting building also with some outdoor seating. For a little bit of Italy in Guildford it's highly recommended. read less

Great food and atmosphere First time visiting last week and the food was amazing. Found the menu on the big mouth app and decided... read moreFirst time visiting last week and the food was amazing. Found the menu on the big mouth app and decided to book a table. The atmosphere was great too & very busy for a Wednesday. Will definitely visit again read less

Marvellous service which caters perfectly for pre-theatre to ensure time to get to seats before curtain up. Extensive menu plus... read moreMarvellous service which caters perfectly for pre-theatre to ensure time to get to seats before curtain up. Extensive menu plus specials, that makes selection difficult as it all sounds so good. Food was delicious. So much so we all shared each other's. Very very good. read less

The lobster pasta was amazing and the portion size was perfect. The staff can be cold at times, but overall... read moreThe lobster pasta was amazing and the portion size was perfect. The staff can be cold at times, but overall a superb experience. read less

Excellent Italian restaurant in Guildford. The food was delicious and the entire restaurant has a nice atmosphere.

Good Italian for pre-theatre dinner This is close to the Yvonne Arnaud theatre and we had dinner before going to see the show. It has... read moreThis is close to the Yvonne Arnaud theatre and we had dinner before going to see the show. It has a good menu with many of the pleasing Italian dishes and the food was good. I had spaghetti amatriciana, others had mussels and pork. If I see another show at the Yvonne Arnaud I am likely to come here for dinner. read less

Lovely Italian Came for lunch with old work friends, had some Ciabatta and olive oil to start with . For main I... read moreCame for lunch with old work friends, had some Ciabatta and olive oil to start with . For main I had the Pansotti pasta which was delicious. Good wine and great service read less

Pre Show Dinner We ate at Olivos before seeing a show.. the food was fantastic and very good value.. the service was very... read moreWe ate at Olivos before seeing a show.. the food was fantastic and very good value.. the service was very attentive and the ambiance was wonderful.. a very easy restaurant to return to! read less

Beautiful Italian food - Had the most wonderful evening, and food was truly amazing have never had a bad meal here. Having had a great evening , I believe good time’s should always be shared! Olivo never lets me down. I... read moreHaving had a great evening , I believe good time’s should always be shared! Olivo never lets me down. I had the Calamari this evening which was beautifully fresh and cooked to perfection. I then went on to have the Carbonara Di Mare…. Wow. I love this dish, all the different flavours , I enjoy the combination of the swordfish, mussels, prawns and then the bacon all served in a beautiful creamy garlic sauce (heaven) then I had the ice cream for desert, always a winner and finally coffee, I’m not a lover of coffee but I did really enjoy my latte, freshly ground too. And lastly I have to mention the staff, welcoming , friendly and attentive, they really make you feel welcome. It has a lovely atmosphere and set in a beautiful old building. It really is a beautiful place to eat. Thank you for a lovely evening x read less

Great ambience, good service and food. Good vegetarian and vegan options.
We had the polenta fritters and ratatouille with vegetables.

I've told the waiter that it was the most delicious pasta I've had in my life!

We ordered a lobster pasta.... read moreI've told the waiter that it was the most delicious pasta I've had in my life!

We ordered a lobster pasta. It came with a garlic and tomato base which was absolutely incredible. Though there was a bit of a wait (which it did mention on the menu), it was absolutely worth it.

Highly recommended restaurant! Do try their lobster pasta when you are there :) read less

An old Italian friend It's been a while but like an old friend Olivo never disappoints. Flavours, portion sizes, service, choice - all excellent.... read moreIt's been a while but like an old friend Olivo never disappoints. Flavours, portion sizes, service, choice - all excellent. Value for money is competitive. Definitely the best Italian restaurant in Guildford area and we will keep coming back read less