A homemade cheesecake that diners say is "to die for" is winning over customers and industry judges alike.
The Little Olive on Broad Street, Barry, has quietly built a strong reputation, earning a place among the Vale of Glamorgan's most celebrated Italian restaurants.
With an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor and ranked fifth amongst 129 restaurants in Barry.
It was recently recognised at the Food Awards Wales 2025, where it was named a finalist for Best Italian Establishment and went on to win the Outstanding Achievement award.
It was shortlisted for Best Italian Establishment at the Food Awards Wales 2025 and went on to win an Outstanding Achievement award.
The Little Olive has built its reputation on serving traditional Italian cuisine, with all dishes freshly made in-house.
The restaurant serves freshly made traditional Italian dishes, with diners praising its fresh, homemade approach, including handmade pasta and daily specials.
Options are available for vegetarians, vegans, and those following gluten-free diets.
Recent reviews have highlighted exceptional service and high-quality food., with reviews calling the homemade cheesecake "to die for".
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The spaghetti Bolognaise has emerged as a signature dish, consistently praised by customers as the best many have tasted.
A review in late 2025 described it as having "delicious food, lovely atmosphere and great staff" and noted that the customers would return.
The Little Olive offers both lunch and dinner service from Tuesday to Saturday, serving lunch from 12:00–14:30 and dinner from 18:00–22:00 on weekdays.
On Fridays and Saturdays, dinner is served until 22:30.
The Little Olive offers free WiFi, a full bar, wheelchair access, and street parking nearby on Broad Street.
It also holds a five-star food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, following its most recent inspection on 29 November 2024.
The restaurant welcomes both dine-in and takeaway customers and accepts all major credit cards and digital payments.
With demand consistently high, booking ahead is advisable, particularly for weekend dining.
For reservations or enquiries, customers can call 01446 311886.
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