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A restaurant in Old Towna calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits

Restaurants · Old Town

O’Oliviero

The strongest review pattern for this Old Town restaurant is a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits, over 77 written reviews (averaging about 3.9/5). A useful starting point; confirm the current details before you set off.

The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, and everything we ordered was delicious.
Quiet / calm · Google review · 5★

What it is

A restaurant in Old Town Restaurants

Why it may suit

a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits 77 written reviews (averaging about 3.9/5) helped shape the notes lower down.

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Best for

  • a calmer stop
  • repeat-visit energy
  • warm-service stops

Good to know

  • warm, attentive service
  • a calmer, more unhurried atmosphere
  • a strong repeat-visit following

From the reviews — worth a quick confirm.

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  • booking needs

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Address
64 Grassmarket Edinburgh EH1 2JR United Kingdom
Postcode
EH1 2JR
Website or profile
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Phone
+44 131 226 3706
Listed opening hours
  • Monday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 PM

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Price
£20–30
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Google rating
4.1 from 1,056 Google reviews
Review notes
77 written reviews in a 100-review check , latest seen 31 May 2026
Menu link
Menu checked - 92 listed items seen

Why it might suit

Use this for a meal where the current menu, booking details, and timing need to fit the plan. The review pattern points to warm service and a calmer, more unhurried feel.

  • Staff warmth: 12 review mentions
  • Quiet / calm: 3 review mentions
  • Return / ritual: 2 review mentions

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This page is shaped by 77 written reviews from a 100-review set, plus public links where available.

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In reviewers' words

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The staff was genuinely kind and friendly, which made the whole experience even better.
Staff warmth · Google review · 5★ · 30 Mar 2026
10/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone - can’t wait to come back soon!!
Return / ritual · Google review · 5★ · 13 Mar 2026

Patterns people mention

Staff warmth 12
Quiet / calm 3
Return / ritual 2

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