L'olivo Italiano - St Albans

I had been searching for an authentic Italian restaurant in Hertfordshire for a while, and my quest led me to l'Olivo. I was pleased with my decision. The food, ambiance, and service were all outstanding. We enjoyed a top-notch meal. The restaurant's decor is tasteful and modern, without being too stylized. The music added to the atmosphere, with gentle piano music played at just the right volume. Standout dishes included saltimbocca with delicious zucchini fritti and spinach sides. While we didn't have wine, my Negroni cocktail was well-made. It was a flawless dining experience, and we will definitely be returning. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Cristina provided exceptional service at this restaurant with a great atmosphere and delicious food! The service was quick and overall very satisfying. A perfect spot for a mid-week dinner! Overall rating: Food 5, Service 5, Atmosphere 5.

This was our first visit to the restaurant under new management, and unfortunately, it did not live up to the special experience we had enjoyed in the past. Our party of 5 found our table to be very cramped, forcing two of us to sit sideways even though we are average sized. The selection of Italian bread included breadsticks in bags placed on top, hiding the other two types of bread. We feel that our local pub serves better bread baskets, with warm, artisan bread. The food itself was decent, but the dishes were not all brought out at the same time, with the same server making multiple trips. Additionally, the main course was brought out before the empty starter dishes had been cleared. While the interior of the restaurant is more upscale than your typical Italian eatery, the service definitely needs improvement.

The service at this restaurant is exceptional. They offer a wide range of traditional Italian dishes as well as some fantastic octopus specials. I highly recommend it!

I absolutely adore this restaurant. The Italian food is superb and the service is top-notch. We dined in for dinner and the price per person was around £50-60. I would rate the food, service, and atmosphere all a perfect 5 out of 5.