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

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 · 996 reviewson Google. Opens in a new tab.
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Olive Hill, at home.

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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
996
Google Reviews
5.0
Excellent 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
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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 996 Google reviews
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Mohammed Mujahid, Google reviewer
Mohammed Mujahid
January 2025
A delightful gem for lovers of Turkish cuisine. The kebabs were perfectly grilled, juicy and packed with spices. Attentive, friendly service and authentic flavours that transport you straight to the heart of Turkey — a must-visit. Highly recommended!
Kelisha Wynter, Google reviewer
Kelisha Wynter
February 2025
Absolutely no complaints. We were talking long after we ate and they brought us free tea — the waiter said “because you're talking.” This level of care is unmatched.
Adil Chowdhury, Google reviewer
Adil Chowdhury
March 2025
Food was very good, service was exceptional. Would recommend to everyone.
Oliver Thompson, Google reviewer
Oliver Thompson
January 2025
An all-round great restaurant. Solid value and amazing food.
Xóchitl Guerrero Hernández, Google reviewer
Xóchitl Guerrero Hernández
March 2025
The food is very tasty and the welcome was so warm.
Mohammed Mujahid, Google reviewer
Mohammed Mujahid
January 2025
A delightful gem for lovers of Turkish cuisine. The kebabs were perfectly grilled, juicy and packed with spices. Attentive, friendly service and authentic flavours that transport you straight to the heart of Turkey — a must-visit. Highly recommended!
Kelisha Wynter, Google reviewer
Kelisha Wynter
February 2025
Absolutely no complaints. We were talking long after we ate and they brought us free tea — the waiter said “because you're talking.” This level of care is unmatched.
Adil Chowdhury, Google reviewer
Adil Chowdhury
March 2025
Food was very good, service was exceptional. Would recommend to everyone.
Oliver Thompson, Google reviewer
Oliver Thompson
January 2025
An all-round great restaurant. Solid value and amazing food.
Xóchitl Guerrero Hernández, Google reviewer
Xóchitl Guerrero Hernández
March 2025
The food is very tasty and the welcome was so warm.
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Whether a quiet dinner or a long celebration with friends, we'd love to host you.

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