Olive and Oil Pietermaritzburg – Situated on the side of the Cascades Shopping Centre in Pietermaritzburg with views up into the green forests, the restaurant setting combines understated formality in the newly revamped dining area as well as a very popular picturesque deck area, a perfect setting for that romantic dinner or an upmarket venue to host business lunches.

First impressions are of the ambience, so come in and relax in an area that fills one with an immediate sense of wellbeing. The eatery boasts an inventive menu with great daily specials that already have connoisseurs and gourmands beating a path to the new ‘culinary hotspot’. This is a true fine dining family restaurant.

At Olive and Oil the emphasis is on great quality food, and outstanding service. The opening of this brand in Pietermaritzburg has added a new and exciting dimension to the eating out experience. With hands on operator/manager Tim Lander’s focus on service excellence, the staff have been handpicked and you will be greeted by a warm and friendly team that will take you through an array of delectable daily specials.

New Olive and Oil offerings include signature dishes such as the ever popular Prawns in Phyllo, which consists of generously sized prawn tails wrapped in phyllo pastry and served with a dill, sweet chilli and Greek yoghurt dipping sauce. The Dijon, Avocado and Feta Sirloin is 300g of melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness and for the seafood lovers, there is an extensive array of dishes on offer that will satisfy any taste bud.

In true Mediterranean style, each table is provided with a selection of the finest olives upon arrival and a fantastic wine selection.