Situated in the lively county town of Oakham is L’Oliveto, an Italian and Mediterranean restaurant on Church Street. Within a few minutes’ walking distance from the Oakham rail station, L’Oliveto is a highly popular restaurant choice for locals and visitors to Rutland and the surrounding areas alike.
Housed within a long, low building with a white washed exterior, L’Oliveto combines contemporary and rustic styling to create a completely unique venue. Inside, the restaurant the walls, and even the ceilings, are adorned with light wood beams that are reminiscent of small Italian tavernas. The white wash keeps the intimate dining room bright and airy whilst the addition of high-backed leather chairs in black, white and red add an element of luxury and comfort. The open kitchen allows diners to watch their food be prepared by the highly skilled chefs whilst those who are seated by the full length windows are able to watch the world go by.
The menu is packed with classic and popular Italian dishes including pasta and pizza. Diners are encouraged to begin their culinary journey with one of the delicious Antipasti or bruschetta’s such as the Antipasto D’Oliveto which showcases a selection of the most popular antipasti dishes for two to share. This can be followed by any one of the fantastic main courses on offer. Wholesome pasta dishes, freshly-prepared pizza’s, chargrilled steaks and hearty ‘secondi’ dishes are all incredibly tempting. The indulgent Filleto Dolcelatte that features a 9oz steak cooked to your liking and smothered in a creamy blue cheese sauce is perfect for meat eaters.
L’Oliveto Italian restaurant in Oakham offers its guests a lively and authentic dining experience. Whether you are looking for somewhere to enjoy a bite to eat at lunch or want to linger over an evening a la carte, L’Oliveto provides the perfect backdrop.