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L'ulivo Villiers Street, London,

L'ulivo Villiers Street

4.2
4.2
1178 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian
Welcome to L'ulivo Villiers Street!
Here at lulivo (pronounced looleevoh) we are passionate about our food and our customers, full stop, that simple.
There is no better feeling then delivering a great service and knowing you guys are tucking into a great dish.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 11 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3441 3012
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    L'ulivo Villiers Street Private Dining
  • Private party contact
    L'ulivo Villiers Street: 020 3700 2376
  • Neighborhood
    Charing Cross
  • Cross street
    charing cross/embankment
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

1,178 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    London

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Very busy good attentive friendly service.. Large menu of traditional Italian dishes. Nothing really special but prices in line with west end. Duck was basic with a bland orange sauce and some small post potatoes. Pasta dish seemed OK. Desserts seemed all pre bought. Wine was trettu awful. House white and a fiano which was expensive and not very pleasant. Wouldn't rush there again.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great pre theatre meal before going to see Cabaret . Piping hot and delicious Lasagne and lovely Aperol spritz . Staff were great and restaurant decorated beautifully for Xmas and great value !

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  3. SteveM

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good straightforward Italian food. Nothing fancy. Excellent service in a pleasant setting

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  4. LeelaMCN

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very busy but served quickly. Food was excellent, good Aperol Spritz.

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  5. LizH

    Devon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Overall very good but waiting staff should have full knowledge of the dishes being served. In our case, the salad was made with tinned tuna, not fresh, as we were told. My guest would have chosen a different dish had he not been assured tuna was fresh. Good friendly service, pleasant ambience.

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  6. AnneJ

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I picked this to be near the station for meeting up with some friends with a walking problem - it was very close! Very pleased with the restaurant, we were delighted with the menu, food was very good - my husband was delighted with his mussels dish followed by the liver - we all had something different and all felt happy with our choices! We had a nice bottle of wine and also alcohol free beer for one of us. The prices were excellent value for money too. We have said we will visit again and have recommended it to other friends!

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  7. DaveM

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food on this visit was excellent as usual, the Duck in Orange sauce was the winner, staff could not be more friendly and helpful, another satisfied customer

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  8. Jill

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We had a lovely pre theatre matinee lunch, ideally situated very near tube station and theatres. The restaurant was buzzing, nice atmosphere, very good service, would definitely go again

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  9. DaveM

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service, great food, pleasant environment, great value, definitely not to be missed out if you are in teh area

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  10. IanC

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Attentive team, and hsd a good experience. Will come again!

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  11. DavidA

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Staff are warm and friendly. Service is excellent. Food is very good and ample portions. The atmosphere is lively. Toilets are attractive and very clean.

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  12. RajR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent find - relaxing on entry & welcoming throughout the visit Nothing as too much for the staff A great place to have a family meal

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  13. PhilipB

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Perfect for a quick pre-theatre bite that doesn’t cost too much. Pizza and house white.

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  14. Remembe

    Essex

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Service was rushed, several different servers attended- the initial drink order server was inattentive only taking one person’s order. The food server came within seconds of seating, we hadn’t even opened our menus. We were not the only table who felt rushed as others around were making the same comments. One server who topped up drinks and collected the money didn’t speak at all on any visit to the table, which we found rude. The pizza and pasta was tasty but I wouldn’t recommend the tortiline which wasn’t pleasant- drowning in oil and bitter garlic.

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  15. David

    Brighton

    90 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    This has been a regular restaurant for a meal before or after a visit to the Theatre, or simply to catch up with friends. We must have been here around once every one to two months, over the year. However, on this occassion we are were very disappointed - the main menu is good as always and we love the Pane All'Aglio as a starter (and as they use Garlic oil, great for vegans or dairy intollerance etc) and Penne Fantasia. But the dessert menu was now such a dissapointment gone are the inhouse prepared desserts (and the Lemon sponge was wonderful) are gone to be replaced with something that looks the Italian equivalent of a chinese restaurant dessert menu !! So based on that we will be rethinking where we eat. may still come here, but time to look at alternatives.

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  16. AdrianY

    Surrey

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    A fabulous find. Staff were slightly less attentive the busier it got and this also made a twosome conversation quite difficult due to the design but…overall the food was excellent, timely service, good atmosphere and very clean

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  17. DebraR

    Newcastle

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food was good in very generous portions. Waiting staff were attentive and efficient even as it got busier over the lunch period. Prices were reasonable too for city centre location.

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  18. David

    Brighton

    90 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    This is a regular place we use for a pre or post theatre meal, great pasta. Service can be a little over efficient at times, but the mains are very good. The only area I think that could be improved is choice of starters could be more varied. Already booked though to come back later this year

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  19. EmmaH

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic post show meal - something for everyone

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  20. AdamG

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Overall very good, close to stations and theatre-land. The food was very good, good sized portions and a reasonable selection of dishes. Service started a little slow given it wasn’t busy at first however that soon changed once we had made our drinks order and staff were attentive. Two of us, four beers, a starter and main course each came to £120 including service charge. Fair for London.

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  21. DeanV

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good tasty food, reasonably priced with friendly and polite service.

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  22. MichaelC

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very well located,Good food and great atmosphere although the noise level might not suit everyone

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  23. CS12

    London

    184 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    184 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was excellent and the service attenitive. I would recommend as a nice pre-theatre option.

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  24. DaveM

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic staff, cannot do enough for you to enjoy your meal, taste of food was supberb, definately returning when in area.

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  25. David

    Brighton

    90 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This is a regular location for us for a pre theatre meal. Always good and quick service if needed or more relaxed if we have more time. The only thing that would improve is a slightly better / larger choice of starters maybe to share.

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  26. MartinS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time dining here. Very friendly and attentive staff. Very good menu and wine list. Food was excellent. Nice atmosphere and location convenient for tubes and near to theatres. Would definitely return and recommend

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  27. Krk12

    London

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food with generous portions, very busy on the evening we went - overall would recommend if in the area

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Overall just okay Italian food and pasta. Most certainly there are better places in the area for a similar price.

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  29. ColinK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This is a friendly restaurant with good food at fairly reasonable proces with efficient service.

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  30. NatashaT

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Arrived in time for our booking but they’d clearly overbooked. Customers who had no booking were ushered in ahead of us and we were ultimately placed in a boiler room downstairs where there was an awful buzzing noise.

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  31. Finley

    New York Area

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We ate here for gay pride day in London. It was quite crowded. My wife had seafood pasta which she liked. I had pasta carbonara with mushrooms. It was very good. We had tiramisu for dessert that was delicious. A nice place.

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  32. NicoleH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined at L'ulivo last Friday evening and had an amazing experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful with trees and twinkly lights. It was bustling with a great atmosphere but not too busy. The food was absolutely delicious and very generous portions. The staff were attentive and friendly. We will definitely visit again and recommend to friends.

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  33. EleanorF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Lovely food and reasonably priced, deducted a star for being stingy with tap water, why not a jug for the table rather than small glasses, and because it was very noisy which made conversation difficult. It was quiet downstairs, would ask to sit there if I visit again.

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  34. Vandana

    London

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for pre theatre. Will defo go back when not in a rush. Decent portion sizes

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  35. CarolineB

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pre theatre tradition Ideal location near major venues

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  36. KootenayFoodie

    Vancouver

    175 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    175 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was quite good actually and care was clearly put into the preparation. I would have no issue recommending this restaurant.

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  37. JuliaB

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Just delightful- wait staff very friendly and attentive and perfect for nice dinner before the theater. I was with a party of six and service was flawless. We will definitely return!

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  38. JanetH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Food was delicious and portion sizes were great! It was just expensive but then I guess that's the times we live in right now

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  39. AlanW

    London

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    All round good experience. Food was good, servers were politely and attentive, without making you feel harassed. The restaurant was relatively busy, which gave it a nice hum, without being loud and intrusive.

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  40. JamesG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food. Perfect location for us. Daughter said it was the best pasta she had eaten. I make pasta, but I'll let it go.

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FAQs

L'ulivo Villiers Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 3441 3012.

L'ulivo Villiers Street is rated 4.2 stars by 1178 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for L'ulivo Villiers Street

23 Villiers Street, London, WC2H 6ND

Additional information

  • Cross street
    charing cross/embankment
  • Neighborhood
    Charing Cross
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3441 3012
  • Private party facilities
    L'ulivo Villiers Street Private Dining
  • Private party contact
    L'ulivo Villiers Street: 020 3700 2376
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