The Olive Stone

4.9 ( 120 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM See Hours
£10–20
18 Front St, Tantobie, Stanley DH9 9RE, United Kingdom
+44 1207 283319

The Olive Stone, located on Front Street in Tantobie, is a charming family-run restaurant that has quickly garnered a loyal following. Patrons like Robert Boag rave about its phenomenal food and attentive service, making it a perfect spot for both dine-in experiences and takeout. The cozy atmosphere creates a welcoming environment, ideal for anyone seeking a comforting meal.

Reviewers consistently highlight the delicious stone-baked pizzas, which are praised for their light, fresh bases and generous, high-quality toppings. Natalie Stouph noted that their paninis, particularly the bacon and Brie, are far superior to offerings from chain cafes. This emphasis on quality resonates deeply with customers, establishing The Olive Stone as a go-to destination for Italian fare.

Moreover, the restaurant’s dedication to fostering a positive dining environment, especially for those who struggle with anxiety, is evidenced in Beth Brown's experience. She expressed feeling safe and comfortable, further highlighting the restaurant's friendly atmosphere.

From fresh pizzas to delightful cannoli, The Olive Stone embodies a blend of warmth and culinary excellence that keeps diners coming back for more. The reasonable prices make it an accessible gem worth a visit!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking

Reviews For The Olive Stone

Robert Boag
Jul 3,2025
I have been to The Olive Stone on numerous occasions for dine in (supper club) and take out. The food is phenomenal, the staff are very attentive and give their all to service and presentation and the restaurant is cosy and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Beth Brown
Jun 28,2025
Such a sweet family run business! A calming, friendly atmosphere and the most delicious stone baked pizzas too! I struggle alot with anxiety and eating in front of people but felt comfortable and safe here 3 I cant wait to bring my boyfriend next time :)
Natalie Stouph
Jun 24,2025
I hadn’t been to The Olive Stone until recently moving locally. We’ve tried their paninis which are delicious and a good amount of filling, not meagre like chain cafes. I recommend the bacon and Brie! We also tried their pizzas as a takeaway on Friday evening and they were absolutely delicious. The pizza base itself is lovely and light and the fillings were high quality and generous. It’s becoming our go to Italian cafe.
Michiel Nijemeisland
May 24,2025
Lovely little place. We had pizza and a sandwich for lunch. The pizza was freshly made proper pizza (definitely recommended!) Some cannoli and coffee for afters, again very tasty, the cannoli was a bit hard. There wasn't any dedicated parking, but plenty of street parking available on a Sunday. Prices are very reasonable.
ABKAR JOKHAB
May 21,2025
Very friendly, quiet and great food
Alex
May 10,2025
Called in for a coffee and a bacon sandwich, both were excellent. A simple thing but the bacon was cooked perfectly. We took a couple of cakes for later which didn’t disappoint either! Fantastic little cafe and I loved the little glass of water with my espresso not many places do that. We will certainly be back to try the pizza.
Alannah Busby (Mrs B)
Apr 9,2025
This place is so cute & homely we opted for take out on this occasion but the seating area was lovely - staff/owner? Was very welcoming and friendly - we highly recommend the corn beef pie & pain au chocolat - delish
Ailsa Siemens
Apr 6,2025
What a delicious yummy dinner; thank you Holly and staff! From our appetizers (3 types of bruschetta, my brother's parsnip soup), to our mains (my supremely divine ravioli, the tortellini and my brother's pizza) to our delicious desserts (Basque cheesecake, meringue fruit and cream) every morsel was awesome, as you can tell by the empty plates! The added touches worthy of any five-star international restaurant, were very much appreciated. We had prosecco to start, and the shot of Bailey's was a wonderful finish to our whole evening, a Christmas gift from my nephew Niall, nieces Erin and Roisin. We will definitely return! Highly recommended.

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