Oliviya

An absolutely wonderful experience! We had lunch here today and everything was simply outstanding. The food was incredibly flavorful, authentic, and beautifully prepared, every bite was a real pleasure. You can truly taste the care and passion behind the cuisine. The decor deserves a special mention as well: it is stunning, thoughtfully designed, and creates a warm, elegant atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy every moment. And finally, the service was exceptional. A huge thank you to Rihana, who was unbelievably kind, attentive, and welcoming. Her warmth and professionalism truly made our experience even more spécial 🥰.

Oliviya is one of the best restaurants in London. Situated in Hampstead, it has delicious food, every single dish was amazingly good. We were there twice, day after day, and enjoyed every second, especially the fatayers!

Chanced upon this Lebanese restaurant in Hampstead. Nice decor and very comfortable! We ordered mixed grill and grill sea bass. Good portion and what I really like is the food doesn't go overboard with spice and salt. Last but not least, service is superb!

Wonderful Lebanese cuisine in Hampstead - we shared some of the mezze and Lebanese bread and a halloumi salad and enjoyed every bite! Our waitress apologised for running out of the dessert we had ordered, and then gave us a freshly prepared pot to take away for free. We were very impressed by this place and will be coming back!

One of my favorite restaurants in Hampstead. The food is delicious, well seasoned and feels like a warm homemade meal. The portions are also big. I never manage to finish the dishes. The service is attentive and perfect.

This is the 1st time i gave a restaurant 5 stars!! Cant believe and the chicken kebab is the best one i had in my life Afsane is amazing host and made perfect recommendations. She needs to be the CEO of the restaurant.

Yummy Lebanese food. We got some baba ganoush, halloumi, baby chicken, and shish kebab lamb. Was yummy. We even got a free dessert on the house. Service was friendly, the waiter kept calling us Queen. Bathrooms were nice too. Was really busy for a Thursday

Exceptional Food and Service in an Elegant Setting – Oliviya Hampstead We had a lovely dining experience at Oliviya in Hampstead. The restaurant has an elegant, welcoming atmosphere and was bustling when we visited, which added to the lively and warm ambience. We opted for the menu for two, which offered a generous variety of dishes to sample. The restaurant was also kind enough to let us swap one of the dishes for an alternative we preferred — a thoughtful and accommodating touch. Everything was beautifully presented, and the flavours were excellent. The Lebanese wine paired perfectly with the meal. We’re small eaters, so the portions were a bit too large for us to finish on the spot, but we were happy to take the leftovers home. Service throughout was outstanding — attentive, friendly, and professional from start to finish. Overall, both the food and service were exceptional. We wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Perfection, start to finish! Delicious & fresh! Get the window seat :) so nice to eat and people watch and chat with the lovely staff!

Lovely environment with the most polite and friendly staff. Food was really good and we ordered baby chicken with lentil soup and fatoush for starters. Highly recommended for a Lebanese restaurant.

Incredible food, atmosphere, and wonderful service. The Vegan mezze plate as an appetizer and the Mixed grill were both delicious. Amir was such a kind host, and treated my mom and I to dessert on the house packed some extra to take home as well 🥹 absolutely recommend for any occasion!

As someone who visits a different restaurant monthly; I have to say; this restaurant was a delightful find & visit / experience. From the beautiful, pristine, warm, cosy ambience, to the delicious food; I found my visit very well worth the affordable rates. The food was not at all dry, like some overpriced restaurants sometimes struggle with. The staff were approachable, but also gave you some room to just enjoy your meal at your pace. I also found the volume of their softly-playing music perfect (as someone who sometimes experiences sensory overload; I liked that the music was NOT pounding loud, but was instead the perfect background volume to complement the ambience. (Asim & Mohammed at the restaurant, were also hospitable & efficient while welcoming & serving guests.) Please do not hesitate to visit this restaurant in the heart of Hampstead, as I would definitely go back there again. Many thanks.

Absolutely DELICIOUS food!! We booked this restaurant as I saw it had amazing reviews on google, and it didn’t disappoint!! We ordered the hummus, halloumi, baba ganoush and feta parcels - all amazing (you have to get the halloumi and baba ganoush). Mains were all incredible - we loved the lamb chops, chicken kabneh and mixed grill! And service was 10/10!!!! Staff are wonderful and couldn’t have been better - big shout out to our lovely waitress (curly hair - can’t remember her name!), she was excellent. I’d 10000% recommend for a special occasion, date night or just for a lovely meal!! Only thing I’d flag is that it’s loud and busy in there as it’s a small restaurant and very packed on a Saturday night, but it was no bother to us :) Thank you again and see you soon!!!

Really recommend this lovely restaurant with tasty food and wonderful staff! Thank you dear Michelle for creating the perfect atmosphere for friends Sunday evening. I will say without you we will not have a comfortable place to sit nor delicious salad and house wine. Thanks for sharing and showing your passion and caring for us, you’re the treasure of this restaurant! Wish you a your lovely life and excellent career!And I will see you next time☺️

Great portion of food and very tasty! I appreciate the generosity of the stuff as well! They provided us with Mahalabia on the house! it was very nice and got a good selection of music

A cozy restaurant with very warm staff who are always making sure you’re feeling great. Atmosphere is amazing and the food is excellent.

A lovely restaurant with amazing food (great vegan options!!) and a cozy, relaxed atmosphere with chill background music. The staff is also incredibly nice and they even gave us a complementary small set of filo pastry sweets as dessert. Would definitely recommend if you’re visiting Hampstead!

Amazing atmosphere, great service extremely welcoming. The food has to be the best that we have ever had in the UK. Definitely will become a regular spot to visit

I had an amazing experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and high-quality, and Ms. Afsaneh’s service was outstanding. She was attentive, kind, and made our visit truly memorable. The atmosphere of the restaurant was also very pleasant and comfortable. I will definitely come back and highly recommend it to everyone

Absolutely fantastic authentic food at Oliviya! Everything was super fresh and full of flavour—you can really tell how much care goes into each dish. The staff were incredibly accommodating and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend if you’re looking for amazing food and great service!

We had THE most incredible meal. In fact the whole experience was wonderful. The food, service, ambiance I would fully recommend. We were served by the charismatic Amir. He was extremely kind, helpful with the dishes and checked everything was ok which it was. Top top service. We will be back :)

I took my humans to Oliviya in West Hampstead and give it a full paw of approval 🐾. I was warmly welcomed (very important), the vibes were relaxed, and the smells wow. Grilled meats, spices, and warm bread had me very attentive. My humans loved the food (plates vanished fast), and the cosy, friendly atmosphere made it a perfect neighbourhood spot. I napped happily under the table, which is the ultimate endorsement. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dog-friendly, delicious, and definitely worth a return.

Excellent meal and service. Big shout out to Amir our waiter who was extremely attentive. Fresh and delicious food and comfortable atmosphere, lovely music and not too noisy. Looking forward to our return with the promised belly dancer!

Great food and lovely staff! Went for a quick lunch with two friends and we got the 3 person set menu which was more than enough food. Everything was delicious and the staff were so sweet, they even gave us extra baklava to take home. Highly recommend!

These guys went above and beyond for my pregnant wife. Rhianna, our waitress, was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely caring throughout. The food was outstanding as always easily the best Lebanese cuisine in London. We’ll absolutely be back!!

Great experience overall! The staff were fantastic and the food portions were very generous. Raihana was an amazing host, warm, attentive, and incredibly welcoming. The food was delicious, and she was especially generous with the appetisers, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend!

We had exceptional service and delicious food with a wonderful, warm lively atmosphere in Oliviya, Hampstead. Amir was wonderful from the moment we arrived and very attentive throughout our meal ensuring that we had a very enjoyable experience. He particularly accommodated our wine preference and chose a Lebanese rose. The food itself was very flavoursome in particular the creamy hummus, moist falafel and unique pumpkin kibbeh with a wonderful blend of flavours. The portions were rather generous for us so we had sufficient amounts to take away plus a beetroot salad. A complimentary baklava and fresh mint tea was a lovely end to the meal. We enjoyed our evening at Oliviya with the outstanding food and warm and welcoming atmosphere and will gladly return as well as recommend!

Oliviya is one of my favourite local spots for a good hearty meal. The service, like the food, is always excellent. I have had the pleasure of having Amir as our server a few times now and he is always attentive without being overbearing. He’s there when you need him but gives you space to enjoy your meal. Thank you Amir!

My husband and I had such incredible time here, the food is unbelievably delicious and the staff are so professional, welcoming and warm- making the whole experience so positive. We want to specially thank Afsaneh and Amir who have been so wonderful and kind to us and took such a great care of us. Oliviya has become one of our most favourite restaurants thanks to you guys and we will come back every week!

Fantastic!! The most Amazing food. Wonderful atmosphere in the restaurant and the staff so warm and friendly. Every time we visit it never disappoints. If you get a chance to go. Don’t hesitate. The best restaurant in Hampstead!

We had a delightful "last night in London" dinner at this lovely restaurant. The meals were delicious and most generously portioned! We can highly recommend the chicken livers starter, the lamb kaftah and the king prawns! Rhianna looked after us beautifully all evening, really adding to the ambience of the evening :)

Absolutely excellent evening at Oliviya. The atmosphere of the restaurant is beautifully curated. The food and service have been genuine and exemplary. Vine leaves are one of my favourite dishes, and Oliviya’s are some of the best I have ever had. Truly exceptional. I will be back soon! Thank you

A beautiful Lebanese place about 2 minutes walk from Hampstead Station (near Waterstones). It was packed to the rafters on a Thursday evening. Our host, Amir, was very friendly and hospitable, even giving us some complimentary Baklava and Mouhallabeh for Desserts. The food was flavoursome and the portions just right! The quality of the ingredients was amazing - lots of pine nuts used in the Hommous Snorabi and the Lamb Kofte was packed full. The Lebanese wine was just right with the meat. We had an amazing evening and will definitely be back again.

Food is amazing. Excellent food. Amir is a legend!! The best waiter around. Lovely guy. Highly recommend. Copious amounts of Baklava. Can’t wait to come back and see Amir again, he promised us a belly dance next time.

Dear Mr. Amir, I would like to share my wonderful experience at Olivia Restaurant, especially to highlight Mr. Amir who served us. He was extremely professional, friendly, and attentive, and he made our visit truly enjoyable. The atmosphere of the restaurant was warm and elegant, and the service throughout the evening was excellent. The food was outstanding—fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavour. Every dish was prepared with great care, and the quality was clear. Overall, Olivia Restaurant provided an exceptional dining experience, and Mr. Amir’s excellent service made it even more memorable. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for high-quality food and outstanding service.

Great food. Service is a little slow as we were sat right at the back and the restaurant is very long and narrow

Good place overall, I feel like it's a little bit pricey for what you get, but it's fine. I've ordered here Shish Taouk and black tea. I was expecting Shish Taouk to have some more flavours because on the menu they wrote that it's made from marinated chicken cubes, but the chicken was pretty basic and a little bit dry but the chilli sauce and garlic sauce saved the meal, rice also wasn't flavoured, just tastes like regular boiled rice without any seasonings. On the menu is also written that all the Main meals come with Lebanese bread, I didn't get one together with the meal, but I was asked later by the staff if I wanted any, I politely refused it, but I felt like if on the menu, food should be served with bred, the bred should be served at the same time with food and if the customer wants it can have it if no, no, anyway it's already included in the price. Tea was just 2 regular bags of tea with water, I know for the UK this is normal, but I have a little hope that in a Lebanese restaurant, there can be tea made from leaves of tea but it's ok. Service was good, and the friendly staff was helpful, also awesome atmosphere, and a beautiful bar and overall a beautiful restaurant. One more thing that I didn't expect is a 12.5% service charge included in the bill, I know that in the USA this is a regular thing, but in the UK this should be optional, but at least they inform you about this directly at the end of the menu where you can find all the allergens info, so you have a choice before you order, to leave if you disagree with that. As I said at the beginning, it's a good place, but the food was pretty basic for the price of 27.56£, sauces are the ones that saved the entire experience.

Nice Lebanese restaurant. We had the mezze for 2, which was a lot! The falafels, sort of halloumi bites, the lamb and hummus were delicious. The flatbread was a bit disappointing though, as you could tell it wasn’t homemade. The waiters were lovely, very accommodating and they even offered us free mint tea to go with the dessert. The restaurant itself is beautiful.

Was dinning on my own. Staff lovely Food was beautiful but was really disappointed I did not get any bread.... got loads of sauces. Garlic dip, stunning but zero bread.... couples sat around me got a bowl of, maybe if on your own your into plums ha ha Free baklava was a lovely touch

Nice meal choices available. Grilled chicken particularly tasty. Soft bread and delicious parsley salad so deserves 4 star rating. Very pleasant staff and good experience. I would definitely return. Food was presented well. Restaurant was packed on Tuesday night so has a loyal clientele.