Oliva

Start by sharing a few small plates, then move on to pasta or risotto. At Oliva, the dishes visitors have ordered offer a glimpse of the pleasure of putting a meal together. One visitor began with prosciutto served with apricot and buffalo mozzarella, caprese, fish carpaccio and a watercress salad with Parmigiano. With meat, cheese, fish and vegetables on the table, there is room to try different combinations and find a favourite.

For the next course, that visitor chose Gorgonzola rigatoni, mackerel risotto and spaghetti with aubergine and tomato sauce. Another enjoyed Gorgonzola pasta and arrabbiata, followed by tiramisu. The menu includes pasta in both creamy and tomato-based styles, making it fun to decide what should take centre stage after the starters. For those who like to choose from dish names, menu listings also include tagliatelle with tomato cream sauce, spaghetti alle vongole and squid-ink pasta. Trippa rigatoni and oyster gratin are among the other possibilities. Those dining together might order different dishes to share.

Alongside tiramisu, visitors have mentioned panna cotta and chocolate cake for dessert. A passion-fruit panna cotta also appears among the menu listings, offering another option for anyone who likes to finish with something sweet. One visitor paired dessert with limoncello, a cue for stretching the meal to include a final drink.

The dining room is compact, with few seats, including counter seating. One visitor described taking time over the food and drinks, while others have noted that it can get busy; dinner reservations are recommended. If you have a leisurely meal of several chosen dishes in mind, booking ahead can make planning easier.