Olea Social - (Near Westminster, london)

5 /5 Kate Reynolds: Great eatery. Monk fish was superb as was lamb kofta. We didnt think the chicken tagine was as good. Hugo spritz was delicious but small. Service was very polite and quiet. Gave us plenty of time to catch up. Good supply of water in a jug!

5 /5 Lili: Lovely dining experience in central London! Olea Social has a very extensive choice of food and drink, but I highly recommend the monkfish as it was so flavourful and the sauce is a perfect pairing. The grilled meat was also good and generous portions. Had calamari and halloumi for starters which also tasted great but the portions were a little bit on the smaller size. Service was attentive, and the interior is very welcoming.

5 /5 Sophie Johnson: 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!

5 /5 Rhea Che: 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.