Red Olive - Full Menu

We have been here with friends of ours (in total 4 adults and 3 children) because the restaurant is very close to our house and we could not be bothered to go f... read more We have been here with friends of ours (in total 4 adults and 3 children) because the restaurant is very close to our house and we could not be bothered to go further downtown. Overall, the visit was not very pleasant and there is not really a reason for us to return. Here is why: 1) The atmosphere was not very nice…it was extremely loud (even though we were very early for dinner and only three tables were occupied) due to the not very suited playlist they had on full volume. Conversation…difficult! 2) The food was very average quality. The appetizers (olive ascolana) were not really good or made by the original recipe. It is also questionable whether they are made in the house or just bought frozen. We had two pasta dishes, one was ok, the other was not. And the pizza was below average. 3) The service was ok, but also not overwehlmingly friendly. 4) The price is way too high for this kind of quality.

Good food, upmarket casual dining and a great array of mains plus the pizza's are excellent and possibly what they are known for. The place has an open lively f... read more Good food, upmarket casual dining and a great array of mains plus the pizza's are excellent and possibly what they are known for. The place has an open lively feel when full and is great for a casual ocassion or get together