Give yourself up to the sensual pleasures of authentic Sicilian recipes at Olivelli’s warm-hearted Store Street restaurant (off Tottenham Court Road)
London Visitors Magazine 2012
Mr C and I have seen a fair few sights in our restaurant-reviewing days but we have never seen a starter more appetising-looking than Olivelli's antipasto all'Italiana. It doesn't take us long to polish off the lot… Like desirable dinner party guests, each of these components both triumphs solo and makes its sidekicks look good, too.
…Thanks to its commitment to sourcing quality ingredients from Italy, without ramping up its prices accordingly, Olivelli is bellissima. The restaurant has the sleekly inoffensive good looks (and relaxed atmosphere) of Pizza Express, but the food is in another league. Just don't forget to skip lunch before coming, especially if you want to start in style...
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The Culinary Guide 2011
Quality brand established in 1934… Regional Sicilian classics define the dining experience in this atmospheric contemporary venue… It’s also perfect for an espresso with friends on a Saturday morning...
London Visitors Magazine
London’s second Caffè Paradiso (off Tottenham Court Road) is on two floors and already attracting devotees….Typical treats include authentic Sicilian savouries…and mouth-watering patisserie.
Café Culture Magazine 2011
Caffè Paradiso offers a genuine taste of Sicily’s unique café culture
Pizza Pasta and Italian Food Magazine 2011
Londoners are spoiled for choice when it comes to the highly recommended ice cream at Caffè Paradiso. Available at two venues - " Store Street (off Tottenham Court Road) and Shad Thames.
London Confidential 2011
Every neighbourhood should have one.
Time Out Eating and Drinking 2009 Guide
Paradiso has enough individuality and charm to knock the socks off most of its rivals. It has the atmosphere of a traditional trattoria yet it's the food that's really authentic. Appealing seafood and meat mains prove there's more to cheap Italian fare than pizza and pasta - though these are memorable too, with options going beyond the reliable favourites.
Time Out Eating and Drinking 2009 Guide
The London restaurateur who helped build the Pizza Express brand back in the 80s has just opened his Sicilian caffè - at Shad Thames. He launched the first at Highgate last summer and positive word of mouth soon put it on the map. Typical treats include irresistible savouries and patisserie and of course Paradiso's ice cream is the real thing, too, made to master chef Terranova's own recipe.
The Italian Magazine
Sicilian-born Giovanni Salamone shows would-be coffee shop entrepreneurs how the creation of a distinctive style and product offering can soon lead to success
Café Culture
Caffè Paradiso's range of top notch coffees is produced by Molinari who also supply the company's luxury hot chocolate
ItaliaUK
Afficionados of London's café culture can now avail themselves of the Sicilian Caffè Deli Paradiso where diet-buster patisserie abounds and authentic Italian ice cream is also on the menu
Café Culture
A little bit of Sicilian heaven..the ultimate café society experience
Italiauk
The dishes were simply brilliant.
Urban Life
London's stylish Italian eateries include Paradiso with its unique hallmarks: handmade fresh pasta and quality produce sourced from Italy and nearby markets…. You'll also get the best pizza in the capital
Italiauk
Paradiso is serious about what it does. It has edged itself cleverly into a proper local Italian restaurant, offering something a little different.
DINEonline
Excellent
Time Out food guide 2006
Restaurant of the month… Top restaurant group Paradiso Olivelli are a far cry from the classic trattoria, showcasing the delicacies from a real wood-fired oven with special treats from Sicilian cuisine.
The Italian Magazine
