Harden's survey result
Summary
After 35 years, Mauro Sanna’s “buzzy local haunt” in Belgravia “continues to deliver excellent traditional Italian/Sardinian cuisine” to an often “packed house”. For all the “high gastronomic standards and buzzy atmosphere” though, even some of its most ardent fans recognise that “it is rather expensive” (even allowing for the well-heeled nature of the locality).
Summary
In its day a pioneer of Italian ‘peasant’ cuisine in the capital, Mauro Sanna’s original Belgravia Sardinian remains “steady and always reliable” in its 35th year – “this restaurant has never disappointed”. If it’s “quite pricey”, that has never been an issue for the well-heeled locals who ensure it is perennially busy.
Summary
“An old favourite”, the 33-year-old original in Mauro Sanna’s Belgravia mini-empire was “ground-breaking, as one of the first London Italian restaurants to serve simple ‘peasant’ dishes – in this case Sardinian. Now everyone does it! However, Olivo has never marketed itself at foodies, just well-heeled locals” – who are “never disappointed”. It’s “not cheap, but definitely not expensive compared with glitzier competitors” in the area.
Summary
“Rustic Sardinian food comes to moneyed Belgravia” at the original of Mauro Sanna’s four nearby ventures in the area, which serves “a perfect choice of excellent seafood, regional dishes and pasta”. Charming service helps overcome his penchant for slightly “soulless” interiors. And if the bill might shock a Sardinian, it is not outrageous by local standards.
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21 Eccleston Street, London, SW1W 9LX
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
21 Eccleston Street, London, SW1W 9LX
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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