The Stuffed Olive

"Tried this place out again after coming here a few times 10 years ago! There was a reason I didn't come back. I ordered burger, and received the driest patty on a dry bun. I mean that was literally it. No sauces, no onions nothing. I had to ask for ketchup and mustard. The chips that came with it were cut way to fat and not cooked all the way through. It takes more to make good food than making it look good on the place. Unfortunately this place is style over substance and clearly hasn't changed in the time it has been open. Not sure how its getting all these good reviews."

"After 3 months cruising on the UK canals stopping every night for a different tasting experience and continuing to search for the ultimate dining, we finally found the Motherlode. Martinis, Lemon drops, and the lamb shanks which were slowly cooked, completed throughout, a fine sauce, falling off the bone with a clean crisp outer finish. Our gracious Romanian host crated a proper martini. The owner was gregarious and thrilled that we were fully satisfied and thrilled. It took a bus ride and a 15 minute walk to get to The Stuffed Olive and it was worth every minute of it. Kudos! Pat, David, Mike and Diane from Northern California."

"Celebrated my birthday dinner on Friday at the Stuffed Olive. The atmosphere was very pleasant, staff are very welcoming and friendly. The restaurant was very busy and staff made sure they attended to everyone. I definitely recommend this restaurant."

"My husband and I ate at the Stuffed Olive this evening for the first time.We have lived in Northampton for a number of years yet seemed to have missed this hidden gem!! The service was extremely friendly, professional and diligent. The food was incredibly tasty with adequate portions the presentation and attention to detail was 10/10. The ambiance was fun and relaxing with a lovely gentleman playing the guitar in the background, we felt as if we were on holiday not in the middle of Northampton. Thank you for a great evening and we look forward to coming back soon x"

"We visited on a Saturday evening, pre-booked a table and were still able to walk straight in. Not as busy as it has been previously. We both ordered the smoked salmon to start. They were very tasty, albeit extremely small and were eaten in 3 minutes. For mains I ordered the home made beef burger. It was very tasty and fresh. The only slight complaint was that the veg inside the burger was so cold, almost freezing that it made the burger itself cold. My wife ordered the garlic lemon stuffed chicken. Again this was really tasty but her only complaint was that it was covered in what looked and tasted like an Italian red sauce, not what was described on the menu. For desserts I ordered the cheese board which was really nice with a good selection and quality cheeses. My wife ordered the lemon shortbread cheesecake which she really enjoyed. We had a glass of wine each and a couple of coffees. Really good service and nice atmosphere. The total price was £85 which I think is fair for a fine dining experience."