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Turkish feast — charcoal grill and mezze at Olive Hill Restaurant
Est. Watford · Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar

Beneath the
olive branch

Authentic Turkish meze & BBQ in the heart of Watford. Charcoal grill, homemade meze, and the warm hospitality of an old olive grove.

Excellent · 1,149 reviewson Google. Opens in a new tab.
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01Our Story

Tradition, reimagined for a modern table.

Olive Hill Restaurant carries forward more than fifteen years of family hospitality. Every dish is built on quality ingredients and time-honoured recipes — slow-cooked stews, charcoal-kissed meats, and meze plates made by hand each morning.

Charcoal-grilled signature dish
Restaurant interior
15+Years
15+
Years of Craft
1,149
Google Reviews
4.6
Google Rating
100%
Made by Hand
The Olive Hill Difference

Three things we never compromise.

01

Quality Ingredients

Sourced daily, handled with respect — from the grove to the grill.

02

Traditional Recipes

Passed through generations of Turkish and Anatolian kitchens.

03

Heartfelt Hospitality

Warm welcomes, considered service, an evening that lingers.

02Explore · Indulge · Experience

Where tradition meets flavour.

Delicious dishes from the charcoal grill, handmade meze and slow-cooked stews — made fresh every day.

Charcoal Grill
01
Charcoal Grill
Handmade Meze
02
Handmade Meze
Slow-Cooked Stews
03
Slow-Cooked Stews
Seasonal Plates
04
Seasonal Plates
03Gallery

A visual feast for the senses.

Discover culinary artistry in every snapshot. Explore Olive Hill Restaurant's vibrant photo gallery.

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04Events

The nights that linger.

Live music, celebrations and special evenings — browse photos from recent events at Olive Hill Restaurant.

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Guests

Loved across Watford.

Excellent
Based on 1,149 Google reviews
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Kerstin West, Google reviewer
Kerstin West
a month ago
What a wonderful undiscovered place. Olive hill has a genuine warmth about it with lovely people who own it. They are so dedicated to wanting their customers enjoying themselves and enjoying their food. The food was 10/10 honestly, the prawns and lamb chops being a winner and service second to none. Thank you so much olive hill for making our family dinner so lovely, we will be back ❤️ also thank you to the waitress Buss for making our visit so enjoyable with our child, she’s usually crazy in restaurants but was so chill thanks to Buss 🩷
S S, Google reviewer
S S
3 months ago
Today I had the pleasure of trying Veli’s chicken casserole, and it was absolutely outstanding. Every ingredient was perfectly balanced, the chicken was incredibly fresh and tender, and the blend of herbs and spices was simply delicious. You can really taste the care and quality that goes into the cooking. It was so good that I couldn’t resist ordering a second serving! If you’re visiting, I highly recommend giving it a try. What makes the experience even better is the wonderful team. Veli and the staff are such sweet, genuine, and welcoming people who make you feel at home from the moment you walk in. Their warmth and hospitality are every bit as memorable as the food. If you’re visiting, I highly recommend trying the chicken casserole—you won’t be disappointed.
Fiona Poyner, Google reviewer
Fiona Poyner
5 months ago
The food is amazing all freshly cooked and perfectly executed. This seems like a family run vuisness and they were so accommodating and wonderful. Absolute must visit.
Visara Aliaj, Google reviewer
Visara Aliaj
7 months ago
I went to Olive Hill Turkish restaurant recently and honestly, it was perfect for a family night. The place had a really nice, relaxed vibe and the staff were friendly, which made it even better. I ordered the mixed grill plate and I’m glad I did because it was absolutely delicious. Everything on the plate was cooked perfectly — the meat was juicy, full of flavour, and had that really nice smoky taste. There was a great mix too, so you get to try a bit of everything, and it all tasted amazing. The portion size was really good as well, definitely worth it, and everything came out fresh and hot. You can tell they actually care about the food they’re serving. I’d 100% recommend this place to anyone. I’ll definitely be going back!
Saadia Aden, Google reviewer
Saadia Aden
a month ago
I dined at Olive Restaurant today with my family and the entire experience was truly exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed so warmly, and even the owner personally came over to greet us and make us feel at home. We were served by Buse, and honestly, if I could write an essay about how amazing she was, it would last until the end of time. She was incredibly kind, organised, attentive, and made sure our meals were served promptly. Everything she did was with genuine care. The food was absolutely sublime full of flavour, beautifully prepared, and the portions were so, so, so generous. The restaurant itself was spotless and stunning. I never use public toilets, but theirs were unbelievably clean. Olive Restaurant is truly one of a kind. Exceptional service, exceptional food, exceptional people. Thank you for making our family outing unforgettable.
Kerstin West, Google reviewer
Kerstin West
a month ago
What a wonderful undiscovered place. Olive hill has a genuine warmth about it with lovely people who own it. They are so dedicated to wanting their customers enjoying themselves and enjoying their food. The food was 10/10 honestly, the prawns and lamb chops being a winner and service second to none. Thank you so much olive hill for making our family dinner so lovely, we will be back ❤️ also thank you to the waitress Buss for making our visit so enjoyable with our child, she’s usually crazy in restaurants but was so chill thanks to Buss 🩷
S S, Google reviewer
S S
3 months ago
Today I had the pleasure of trying Veli’s chicken casserole, and it was absolutely outstanding. Every ingredient was perfectly balanced, the chicken was incredibly fresh and tender, and the blend of herbs and spices was simply delicious. You can really taste the care and quality that goes into the cooking. It was so good that I couldn’t resist ordering a second serving! If you’re visiting, I highly recommend giving it a try. What makes the experience even better is the wonderful team. Veli and the staff are such sweet, genuine, and welcoming people who make you feel at home from the moment you walk in. Their warmth and hospitality are every bit as memorable as the food. If you’re visiting, I highly recommend trying the chicken casserole—you won’t be disappointed.
Fiona Poyner, Google reviewer
Fiona Poyner
5 months ago
The food is amazing all freshly cooked and perfectly executed. This seems like a family run vuisness and they were so accommodating and wonderful. Absolute must visit.
Visara Aliaj, Google reviewer
Visara Aliaj
7 months ago
I went to Olive Hill Turkish restaurant recently and honestly, it was perfect for a family night. The place had a really nice, relaxed vibe and the staff were friendly, which made it even better. I ordered the mixed grill plate and I’m glad I did because it was absolutely delicious. Everything on the plate was cooked perfectly — the meat was juicy, full of flavour, and had that really nice smoky taste. There was a great mix too, so you get to try a bit of everything, and it all tasted amazing. The portion size was really good as well, definitely worth it, and everything came out fresh and hot. You can tell they actually care about the food they’re serving. I’d 100% recommend this place to anyone. I’ll definitely be going back!
Saadia Aden, Google reviewer
Saadia Aden
a month ago
I dined at Olive Restaurant today with my family and the entire experience was truly exceptional. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed so warmly, and even the owner personally came over to greet us and make us feel at home. We were served by Buse, and honestly, if I could write an essay about how amazing she was, it would last until the end of time. She was incredibly kind, organised, attentive, and made sure our meals were served promptly. Everything she did was with genuine care. The food was absolutely sublime full of flavour, beautifully prepared, and the portions were so, so, so generous. The restaurant itself was spotless and stunning. I never use public toilets, but theirs were unbelievably clean. Olive Restaurant is truly one of a kind. Exceptional service, exceptional food, exceptional people. Thank you for making our family outing unforgettable.
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