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Olive and Oil - Glenwood

149 Bulwer Road, Durban 4001, South Africa
0312016146
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Ranked #5 of 160 restaurants in Durban
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We booked for Sunday lunch and I was quite dubious when we drove up to this drab, double story house with shops below. I couldn't have been more wrong, this was a very tastefully decorated restaurant with touches of the Mediteranean especially at the entrance and on the balcony area. The menu was quite extensive and obviously followed the Mediteranean... More

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Durban
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We had lunch at OLIVE AND OIL GLENWOOD on the 1May2013.....my friend and i were warmly welcomed by Jason who continued to wait on us - very professional and friendly.The meal was 'gastronomically' satisfying we missed the Olive and Oil bottled water though!Will definitely visit again and again and again.

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durban
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

There is nothing like a restaurant that always gives good service and where the food is constantly of superior quality. Not to mention the fact that there is always a little something to take home with you. This is the way I've always found Olive and Oil to be. The waiters are always friendly and the managers are always around... More

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Durban, South Africa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Thank you to the staff at Olive and Oil for their excellent service and food. A large group of us were going to the theatre and wanted a quick dinner. The kitchen was opened half an hour early, the waiters collected orders efficiently, the starters pre-ordered came out exactly as discussed and the large order came out on time, was... More

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Port Shepstone
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Meal was fine but the waiter had some terrible flu and couldn't stop coughing when talking to us.....the entire night. He should have been sent home by management

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Kloof, South Africa
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15 reviews 15 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Took my son for his 20th birthday and firstly we had to move because it was so hot where we were sitting and then they gave him the wrong pizza so he ate after the rest of us. They sent an sms asking about the visit and I replied that it was disappointing and they didnt even respond but had... More

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Denver, Colorado
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43 reviews 43 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This is a pleasant place to enjoy some prawns at a reasonable price. Very basic side salad to accompany the prawns. Slow service - 20 minutes from being seated to having a waiter appear, and only after a request was made to the greeting people for some attention. Reluctance to supply a second cloth napkin when the first needed to... More

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Durban, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

We have dined on a number of occasions at Olive and Oil, Glenwood. The food is first class, excellent food, well prepared, beautifully presented by an incredible staff of waitrons and managers. When my 6 year old complimented the chef - via the waitron, the chefs came out of the kitchen to chat to him. Simply awesome!

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Durban
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Last night 09.03.13 my boyfriend and i ate at Olive and Oil Glenwood. This has become one of our most favourite places to eat in Durban. The quaint setting really makes it for me. Sometimes i feel i am in Italy and others, it has more of an oriental feeling to it. Everytime i have been, the service has been... More

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Glenwood, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

We have just had a delicious lunch at Olive and Oil as a celebration of my father-in-laws' 50th birthday. As usual, the food was amazing and the service was phenomenal. Jason has served us more than once and has always been great. We have been going to Olive and Oil regularly for nearly 4 years now and will continue to... More

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