Olive and Oil

Olive and Oil is a modern Mediterranean restaurant at Lillies Lifestyle Centre on Old Main Road in Hillcrest. The setting combines a contemporary dining style with a relaxed Mediterranean influence, creating a welcoming place for meals with family, friends, colleagues or a partner. Its location makes it a convenient dining option for residents and visitors exploring the Upper Highway area around Durban.

The menu is shaped by Mediterranean flavours and an emphasis on quality ingredients. Olive oil and olives provide part of the restaurant’s wider identity, reflecting the importance of food, friendship and hospitality in Mediterranean culture. The cooking takes a contemporary approach while retaining the generous, flavour-focused character associated with the region.

The restaurant’s atmosphere is designed to suit different occasions, from informal meals to more considered dining. A warm and sociable character sits alongside attentive service, with the experience centred on sharing food and spending time together. The Hillcrest branch offers a balance between lively restaurant energy and a setting suitable for relaxed conversation.

Wine is also part of the dining experience. The list includes South African wines, giving diners the option of pairing a meal with a bottle or glass from local producers. The combination of Mediterranean-style food, wine and a welcoming setting makes Olive and Oil suitable for lunches, dinners, family gatherings and occasions that call for a comfortable restaurant rather than a formal setting.

Olive and Oil is located at Shop 19a, Lillies Lifestyle Centre, 12, 16 Old Main Road, Hillcrest, 3610. The centre provides an accessible setting for a meal before or after other local errands, while the restaurant’s contemporary approach gives the venue a distinct identity within Hillcrest’s dining scene. For diners seeking Mediterranean flavours, a sociable atmosphere and quality service, it offers a straightforward choice in the Upper Highway.