Olivocarne - London

We dined here after attending the theatre and were expecting great things. Unfortunately we were quite disappointed. The inside dining area is very dimly lit and, despite booking a table several weeks ago we were seated right next to a busy staff area where they cut up bread do the till. 2 out of 3 starters were good, the third being the Midollo (bone marrow) had only the tiniest bit of marrow to spread on 2 pieces of sourdough bread, despite there being 2 large pieces of bone on the plate. Then came the mains the papardelli with chicken liver was nice, but bits of liver scarce; the seafood risotto was tasteless the rice undercooked (I like a bit of 'bite ' in the rice, but this was way under) and the suckling pig was a bit dry and also very small. The staff were quite indifferent and overall the experience very underwhelming for the price.

We have been coming to OlivoCarne for years. Always outstanding food, delightful and attentive service and warm welcoming ambience. When we arrived they remembered our 12 year old daughter and greeted her by name!! As I read some of these reviews here, I wonder if they are talking about the same restaurant!! Mauro, the gracious and charming Sardinian proprietor is extremely proud of what he delivers to his customers at all his restaurants Highly recommend

Despite a free table available in the heated area outside we were offered a table in the street which was not clean . We were told it is reserved but for the whole time we were there it remained empty . Also the waiter changed the tablecloth k kg when we complain . Gods order was taken after another ten min wait and then I was discouraged to order gluten free pasta was told it will take over half an hour . I felt they just did not want me to order the pasta as it just came in 15 min but that was the ONLY good thing in the service as it was undercooked . No one offered any cheese on top and we were left to keep looking out for someone to see us . Finally after another five min they came to put the cheese . Had the most terrible experience .

This was my first visit to this restaurant. The food was average and extremely overpriced and the drinks, even worse.....only to be insulted by a 15% service charge....I certainly won’t be going back, despite being a local......

Having been invited for lunch last Friday with a most amazing starter of Insalata Finoocchi and then my all time favourite Vitello Tonnato (equally as good as the Cipriani in Venice) I had to book for Saturday lunch. Briefly my guest and I could not fault the wonderful food, wine and service. Thank you will now save up for the next visit.