Reviews - Olea Social
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Joseph W. • 17 reviews
16 March 2025
10/10Everything was perfect
Milda G. • 1 review
1 March 2025
10/10Nicely grilled lamb, very soft. We got all the attention from staff. Best recommendations!
John M. • 1 review
28 February 2025
5.5/10Nice ambience and good service but overcooked pasta with bland sauce and it’s the food that matters!
Robert C. • 1 review
18 February 2025
5/10Drinks order forgotten. Hummus served without bread and then when requested an extra charge was made. Portion of fish was very small . Falafels rather ordinary. Do not intend to return
Katherine R. • 1 review
15 February 2025
5.5/10Tagline was watery but chicken was moist. We were seated near a service area where the man waiter seemed to be endlessly cross with the women waiting staff. Strange atmosphere. £26 mains would have happily paid half for but the food was not good enough.
Francesca O. • 29 reviews
6 February 2025
10/10Best moussaka in town! I really like Olea social - diverse Mediterranean menu offering something different from usual French/Italian cuisines.
Maria H. • 3 reviews
11 February 2025
6.5/10Food could be better
Vjollca G. • 1 review
6 February 2025
10/10I hear about Olea Socail and the delicious food from my friend. So I decided to book a table and celebrate my birthday. Very happy with food, staff and atmosphere overall.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you so much for choosing Olea Social in Covent Garden to celebrate your birthday! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, the atmosphere, and the service. It means a lot to us that your experience lived up to the recommendations from your friend. Next time you’re in, don’t forget to take advantage of our Happy Hour offer – it’s the perfect way to enjoy more of what we have to offer! We hope to welcome you back soon for another celebration! Happy belated birthday again! The Olea Social Team
Harish T. • 3 reviews
30 January 2025
9.5/10great atmosphere and food.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the atmosphere and food at Olea Social. Next time you’re in Covent Garden, don’t forget to check out our Happy Hour – it’s a great way to enjoy even more deliciousness at a fantastic value! We hope to see you again soon! The Olea Social Team
Sanjiv S. • 1 review
15 January 2025
5.5/10The food was mediocre
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the food wasn’t quite to your taste—it sounds like we might not be your cup of tea when it comes to meals. However, if you’re ever in Covent Garden, we’d love to have you join us for a drink during Happy Hour! It's a great way to enjoy the atmosphere and try something different. Thanks again, and we hope to see you soon! The Olea Social Team
Rob T. • 1 review
16 January 2025
7.5/10The service was excellent. But unfortunately both of our food was cold when it arrived. Although I'm fairness, they replaced it without any issue & with sincere apologies.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so glad to hear you had excellent service, and we truly appreciate your understanding regarding the issue with your food. We always aim to provide the best experience, so we're sorry for the inconvenience. We’re glad we could resolve it for you, and we hope to welcome you back soon for a flawless meal. Don’t forget to visit us again for Happy Hour in Covent Garden – a great way to enjoy even more of our delicious offerings! Thanks again for your understanding! The Olea Social Team
Georgia L. • 1 review
28 December 2024
3/10Waited over 1.5hours and still didn’t get our food so ended up having to leave without eating as we had to go to a show. Very disappointed
Olea Social • Owner
Hi, We’re really sorry to hear about your experience, and we completely understand your frustration. Waiting for over an hour and not being able to enjoy your meal is certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We truly apologise for the inconvenience, especially when you had a show to attend. We’ll be looking into what went wrong to ensure this doesn’t happen again. If you’d like to get in touch directly, we’d be happy to offer a solution and hopefully welcome you back for a better experience. Thank you for your understanding, Olea Social Team
Kerry B. • 1 review
28 December 2024
8/10portions are smaller than expected for the price so I suggest getting more sides!
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We’re sorry to hear that the portions didn’t meet your expectations. We’d recommend adding a few more sides to complement your meal for a fuller experience. If you're in Covent Garden, don't forget to take advantage of our Happy Hour offer—perfect for enjoying more of our dishes at a great value! We hope to welcome you back soon!
Carley C. • 1 review
31 December 2024
6.5/10Average at best. Only positive is the atmosphere because of the location and decor of the restaurant. Staff weren’t particularly friendly, food was sub par. Wouldn’t be in a rush to dine here again.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your feedback. We're really sorry to hear that your experience wasn’t up to expectations. While we’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, we truly regret that the food and service didn’t meet the standard you deserved. We’ll be addressing your comments with the team to ensure a warmer and more attentive service next time, and of course, we always strive to deliver food that exceeds expectations. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try, especially if you’re in Covent Garden again. Our Happy Hour offer might be a great way to enjoy the atmosphere with some drinks. Thank you again for your thoughts, The Olea Social Team
Joanna T. • 1 review
1 January 2025
6/10Service wasn’t great, our waiter seemed miserable and not very attentive and there were long gaps between service. Food was average, but we were shocked to find the bread with oil was literally grilled sliced white Hovis/Kingsmill bread - the kind you get in a supermarket. The venue was really pretty and the music was nice but I wouldn’t eat there again or recommend anyone else does. It’s a shame as it was my birthday and I left feeling I’d picked a real dud.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear your experience wasn’t as expected, especially on your birthday. It’s quite strange to hear your comment about the bread, as we bake our own fresh bread every morning here at Olea Social, and it’s definitely not the type you mentioned. We take great pride in our food and service, and we’ll certainly look into this to ensure everything meets the high standards we aim for. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back and offer a much better experience next time. Please do reach out if you’re ever in Covent Garden again—we’d love to make it up to you. Thanks again for your feedback, The Olea Social Team
Jackie K. • 2 reviews
31 December 2024
7/10It was generally disappointing, but the wine was nice.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the wine. We’re sorry to hear the rest of your experience was disappointing. Could you please share more details on what didn’t meet your expectations? We’d love to make things right and improve for next time. Looking forward to hearing from you, The Olea Social Team
Elpi B. • 1 review
20 December 2024
5/10Very small portions . Food was not as expected in terms of quality Unfriendly staff
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your feedback. We're really sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet expectations. We strive to provide generous portions and high-quality food, and it’s disappointing to hear that we fell short. We also apologise if the service didn’t feel welcoming—this is certainly not the standard we aim for. We’ll be addressing your comments with the team to ensure improvements in both food and service. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. If you're in Covent Garden again, please do reach out, and we’d love to offer you a better experience. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, The Olea Social Team
Catherine L. • 1 review
19 December 2024
8/10Good food, friendly service, reasonable prices in great location. Could have done with less noise from the music.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and location. We appreciate your feedback about the music, and we’ll certainly ask our staff to be mindful of the volume moving forward to ensure a more comfortable atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience! The Olea Social Team
Peter M. • 1 review
13 December 2024
9/10Good atmosphere around the open kitchen. Very friendly host and team, we were well looked after!
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere around the open kitchen and that our team made you feel well looked after. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience, and if you're ever in Covent Garden again, don’t forget to join us for Happy Hour! Thanks again, The Olea Social Team
Amy C. • 1 review
8 December 2024
10/10
I booked a table for 16 people for my mums 60th birthday which I was apprehensive about as I had never been before. But was so happy with the service & food. It was perfect & she was so happy. Thank you
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad to hear that your mum’s 60th birthday celebration was a success, and we’re honoured that you chose Olea Social for such a special occasion. It’s fantastic to know you were happy with the service and food – we always aim to make events like these memorable! Thank you again for celebrating with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, The Olea Social Team
Ophey C. • 35 reviews
13 December 2024
6.5/10
The food is great just the portion is a bit small. The environment is nice.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the food and the environment. If you're in Covent Garden again, don't forget to join us for our Happy Hour! It's a great way to enjoy more of our delicious offerings at a fantastic value. We hope to see you soon! The Olea Social Team
Luise S. • 2 reviews
12 December 2024
6/10Food was only lukewarm. Mains came before we had finished the mixed starters, we still had several starters left to eat, so this was annoying. The waitress didn't ask if we wanted the mains then. This is poor customer service. My white wine was not chilled at all, after one sip I knew it was wrong. I had to ask for a different glass. The waitress obliged me but kept insisting the wine had been in a fridge. Well it wasn't cool enough. Check your wine fridge please and stop insisting your view if the customer says it isn't chilled it isn't hilled - please believe her. We had to ask for twice for our desserts and ask twice for a second glass of wine. Your wine is way overpriced @£15 for a glass of chablis! Service andcharge was too high considering the service wasn't very good. The dessert (baklava) didn't taste very nice and the cream it came with tasted cheesy, not in a good way. I won't come again & I won't invite a friend again. Disappointing overall. So-so food at a very high price.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. We completely understand your frustration with the timing of the mains and starters, and we will be reviewing our processes to ensure smoother service in the future. Regarding the wine, we apologise for the temperature issue, and we will check our wine fridge to ensure everything is properly chilled. We always aim to provide the best quality, and we appreciate your feedback on this. As for the wine pricing, all of our prices are available online, and yes, the £14.50 for Chablis is on the higher end, as it is a top-tier wine served by the glass. We understand that this may not be to everyone's taste, and we offer a range of wines at different price points for varying preferences. We're sorry to hear you won’t be returning, but we do hope you might reconsider in the future. We value your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve. Thank you again, The Olea Social Team
william h. • 1 review
8 December 2024
7.5/10Tuna steak was too small and had lots of the white membrane in between each piece I ate but is was tasty. Slightly overcooked. Everything else was pretty good. Place was empty when we arrived, which made us skeptical but it filled up shortly afterwards.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that, overall, you enjoyed the experience, though we’re sorry to hear the tuna steak didn’t meet your expectations. We’ll definitely take note of your comments regarding the size, the membrane, and the cooking, and we’ll work with the kitchen to ensure improvements. It’s good to know the atmosphere picked up as the evening went on, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide an even better experience! Thanks again, The Olea Social Team
Jeff s. • 1 review
6 December 2024
10/10
First time very modern layout staff very welcoming manager Boris was so nice made you feel important and welcome Can’t wait to go back And the lamb was to die for
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your brilliant review! We're absolutely delighted you enjoyed our modern layout and that our team, especially Baris, made you feel so welcome. We're thrilled you loved the lamb too. We look forward to welcoming you back to Olea Social in Covent Garden – and do pop in for Happy Hour next time!
Daniel N. • 2 reviews
27 November 2024
10/10Great food, vibes and service. Super accommodating for our table of 8. Will definitely be going back again soon!
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, vibes, and service. It was our pleasure to accommodate your table of 8, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to Olea Social soon!
Catherine M. • 5 reviews
28 November 2024
10/10Interesting and varied menu. We all ordered different dishes and enjoyed them. Wine was a reasonable price . Service responsive and advice regarding menu given when asked.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed our varied menu and found our wine well priced. It's great to hear that our service and advice hit the mark. We look forward to welcoming you back to Olea Social in Covent Garden soon – and do drop in for Happy Hour next time!
Alison R. • 2 reviews
23 November 2024
10/10
lovely restaurant. Nice Christmas decorations. Food really nice. Highly recommend
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and festive decorations. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Olea Social in Covent Garden soon—maybe for Happy Hour next time! 🎄✨
Daniel M. • 1 review
23 November 2024
10/10The food was delicious and the service great
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back to Olea Social in Covent Garden—perhaps for Happy Hour next time! See you soon!
Malavika G. • 1 review
14 November 2024
3.5/10
The service was terrible. We had to wait for so long to even get asked for water. After I asked the waitress for water she only got one bottle for 7 people. I again had to ask her to get more water. When we asked her about the food menu she didn’t even explain it properly. We wanted to order the fried calamari and we asked her how much was the portion, she said its enough for 2-3 people but when the food actually arrived it was only a small portion for 1-2 people max. We had to order the main courses the second time because she said 3 mains would be enough for 7 people. They took 25 mins to bring the main courses after the starters. No proper service, we had to call them so many times. They weren’t very attentive. We all wanted to have a really good time. But the servers and the whole experience just ruined it. The ambience was good, food was decent. But what’s the point when no one is really interested in attending the guests. We all are chefs, all 7 of us who were dining that day.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. Like any restaurant, unless specified as a sharing board, our mains are served as individual portions. Ordering three mains for seven people is quite unusual, which may have impacted your overall experience. Our team always aims to guide guests in making the best choices, and we’ll ensure our recommendations are even clearer in the future. We appreciate your comments on the service and will review them internally to improve attentiveness. We’re glad you enjoyed the ambience and found the food decent, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another try for a better experience. Best, The Olea Social Team
Nihan H. • 1 review
14 November 2024
7/10Good service and good food. Kebap was not perfect but good. Thanks for womderfull coctails...
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! 😊 We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, service, and wonderful cocktails. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! 🍹🍴
Chao R. • 1 review
9 November 2024
6/10Had a brunch but waiter assumes our food instead of confirming, and charged us for a £16 mixed salad than a £7 side. We disputed but only had £9 difference refunded instead of the full £18. Key considerations 1. Expensive 2. Lovely and modern, but service is poor 3. When waiter makes a customer feel in the wrong and assumes what you ordered, clear indication of poor communication and not fit for hospitality Overall, service is not there
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're truly sorry for the mix-up and any frustration caused. Your feedback about the service is invaluable, and we’ll address this with our team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We hope you’ll give us another chance to make things right.
Gina F. • 1 review
30 October 2024
3/10Food was so bad I had to send something back which id never do. The staff were confused and really unfriendly. All around not a good experience.
Olea Social • Owner
We're really sorry to hear about your experience and truly appreciate your feedback. This is not the standard we aim for, and we’ll be addressing your concerns with the team. We hope you'll give us another chance to improve.
Naomi S. • 1 review
1 November 2024
9.5/10Nice ambience, food was delicious many vegetarian options too!
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for the lovely feedback! 😊 We're so glad you enjoyed the ambience, delicious food, and our vegetarian options. Hope to see you again soon! 🌱🍴
Gaurika C. • 1 review
18 October 2024
8/10It was good
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed it. Hope to welcome you back soon! 😊
Sharon N. • 1 review
14 October 2024
8/10Good food Staff could have been more attentive
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your feedback! We're happy you enjoyed the food. We'll work on improving attentiveness from our team and hope to see you again soon! 😊
Hilary J. • 2 reviews
5 October 2024
4.5/10We ordered a starter and main course each One starter arrived and then 15 minutes later both main courses arrived We explained we were still waiting for a starter and they turned and took food away. I spoke to a manager or supervisor and he told me the waiter was new. No apology or explanation. The second starter arrived 20 minutes after first and then 2 main courses arrived which had obviously been sitting in kitchen and were cold. Disappointing and poor service made this a bad experience
Olea Social • Owner
We’re really sorry to hear about your experience, and we truly understand your frustration. This is not the level of service we aim to provide. Thank you for bringing it to our attention — we’ll make sure to address this with the team to prevent it from happening again. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right.
Hamza Ahmad C. • 1 review
5 October 2024
8/10Good
Cecile V. • 4 reviews
5 October 2024
10/10Not only was the food really good but the service was exceptional! Both my partner and I agreed that we’ve never experienced that type of attentiveness by the staff so we highly recommend this restaurant.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled that both the food and service made such a great impression on you and your partner. Our team always strives to go the extra mile, and it's lovely to hear that it stood out. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Cindy S. • 8 reviews
28 September 2024
10/10Food is good and I love the vibe. Would come back for brunch next time.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and vibe. We'd love to have you back for brunch—it's a great way to experience even more of what we have to offer! Hope to see you soon!
Phillip L. • 1 review
24 September 2024
10/10We arrived early and nothing was too much of a problem. Service was fabulous, and the food was the same. We had guests from overseas and they found the whole experience wonderful. Can't wait to return.
Olea Social • Owner
Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you and your guests had a wonderful time with us. Next time, we'd love to welcome you back for our daily Happy Hour or our pre-theatre menu—both perfect for a delightful experience before your next adventure! Hope to see you soon!
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