Olea Social

My friend and I needed a proper girls catch up, and what could possibly top a Sunday lunch? As usual, we went hunting for a new spot on First Table and the lovely pictures of Olea Social practically begged us to book. It was a warm and bright day, so we settled outside, feeling quite pleased with ourselves. We ordered a few plates to share and a main each, all helped along by a couple of wines and mocktails. The prawns with mushrooms were genuinely delicious, and the sausage with hummus and focaccia did not last long on the table. My friend chose the lamb kofta while I went for the chicken tajine, which turned out wonderfully tender and full of flavour. To round things off, we bravely tackled a chocolate fondant which, in theory, should have melted beautifully. In reality, it seemed to have had a long and reflective moment in the oven, so no dramatic chocolate river for us. Even so, we had a lovely lunch. No rushing, no fuss, and despite being right in the heart of London, the outdoor seating felt surprisingly calm. Absolutely worth a visit.

Great interior design, good location and not too busy. All the waiters were in nice uniforms and everything seemed very organized. We got the mezze and vegan pumpkin I think. It was all good, but very oily. I would have liked more spices in the different dishes and maybe 2 falafels and köfte, as it only came with one of each. The Baba ganoush and hummus should have had more garlic as it was totally absent in both. Presentation was very nice though!

Beautiful restaurant perfect for a pre-theatre feast! Excellent range of Middle Eastern dishes - including plenty of options for vegetarian customers. The food itself was absolutely delicious - the meat was incredibly tender and had a beautiful flavour. Was impressed by all the food I ate - the lamb liver (which was a first try for me) was absolutely delicious, the seafood pasta was sweet and flavoursome, with a generous selection of prawn and crab, and the baklava - although i was very full by then - was fantastic! The staff were extremely accommodating, both with halal food and with a nut allergen. I also noticed that they have a separate menu for gluten free customers, amongst other things. Food and drink arrived within good time and the interiors was also stunning! Would absolutely recommend and return!

This was my first time dining at Olea Social, the team were very attentive and the food was delicious. The Hummus to start is so rich and perfect to pair with a basket of freshly made breads, the mixed grill was fantastic and we had a main salad with goats cheese! Sharing a variety of Mediterranean and Turkish dishes followed by traditional desserts. My friends and I had a wonderful experience!

Went using the first table app, which was such a save. The food was delicious! My personal favourites were the sucuk beef sausages and the mix grill ( the lamb was so flavourful!). Went with my parents and they loved it (they are usually very picky). Definitely, would recommend!

I am usually disappointed with with the grilled meats in Mediterranean restaurants. It is so hard to find a good one. But this place blew me away. Phenomenal food. Everything we had was top class. Meats were the juiciest I have ever had, melt in your mouth! Even the presentation was beautiful. It is going to become our best place for Mediterranean food. I cannot fault a place. And wonderful staff as well!

Olea Social was an absolutely wonderful experience! The staff were incredibly kind and helpful, making us feel very welcome. The food was delicious, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. We especially loved the kids’ menu, which was healthy and perfectly suited for younger tastes. To top it all off, the Turkish tea and coffee served after the meal were absolutely perfect — a lovely way to end the evening. It's a warm, family-friendly restaurant where you can truly relax and enjoy. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

Very nice, spacious, well lit place around the seven dials market, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Great Mediterranean food, with a wide menu offering diverse choices, along with veggie friendly options. We ordered chicken shish, lamb kofte, Sea bream and otcupus as mains. pide, smoked salmon and babaganoush as starter. All items were very good. Heidi was serving us and she was very quick and attentive. Great service, great food. Portions were decent, on the smaller side.

Bad dinner experience in London! Upon arrival we asked if the kitchen was still open to serve the dinner; they said open till 11 pm, no problem so we ordered appetizers, two tunas and one swordfish. If you don't have the fresh produce to serve, just state that you are out of it. The swordfish was evidently just defrosted and was full of water not fresh, and one of the tuna was full of tendons. What was shocking was that the server continued to say it was fresh. No points to argue; at the end, he took the tuna out of the bill. It's quite surprising how they got such good reviews.

Great Mediterranean foods and friendly and attentive staffs especially the young waiter who serve us.. We ordered 3 set of pre theatre menu (26.50 each) which includes 3 starters and 3 main dishes. On top of that we also ordered another lamb chop dishes. Grilled Lamb chops are so yummy. And Chicken shish is very tender. It is Friday evening, and the restaurant is not crowded and luckily we manage to get a table easily. we will be back again soon.