Olive Branch Street Restaurant

Our Story

Based in the heart of Liverpool, our friendly staff at Olive Branch believe in homemade recipes and food for the soul. The magic happens in the kitchen and this is where our chef creates delicious Mediterranean dishes, which we are recognised for.

Our Chef: The magic in his hands is our secret ingredient
Chef Selahattin, better known as Usta in our humble kitchen, is a man of wonders. His way with food has never failed to inspire us, which is why our customers end their meals by licking their fingers.

Chef Selahattin’s journey has been incredibly eventful; as a true food connoisseur at heart, his search for the perfect shawarma flavour stretched over a decade. Intrigued by his unwavering passion, we couldn’t help but ask him what the reason behind his dedication was.

Chef Selahattin’s endearing story reminded us of all the unforgettable flavours we tasted as children. Chef Selahattin said: “Moving to England opened my world up to many different cuisines and talented chefs, yet that flavour always lingered. After working in the food sector for ten years, it had latched on to me, and I just couldn’t shake it off.“I decided that I wouldn’t rest until I recreated my favourite shawarma and shared it with all the lovely people of Liverpool. Thus, the whole street-food concept was born while looking for a place to eat one lucky day. After several tries, I couldn’t find what I was looking for and knew that I would have to make the shawarma on my own. This was followed by rigorous trial and error whereby I experimented with a lot of spices before I found the perfect shawarma I had tasted as a young kid.”

A recipe of heritage: the coveted nine ingredients
Chef Selahhatin’s experience is spell-binding and his recipes of heritage include special ingredients, but what were those special nine ingredients?
He said: “The most I can do is hint at one of the ingredients in the spice blend. Half of its name is also part of the shop’s identity. Think hard; it’s pretty simple.”

Meaning olive oil, of course! He adds a dash of olive oil to every dish he makes, be it salads or meats; cooking with olive oil elevates the food. It’s also great for health and enhances flavour, which is why our customers are always happy.

Working in the food industry for over a decade, the Olive Branch chef has drawn inspiration from various shawarma shops worldwide, seamlessly synthesising the familiar and the unknown to form daringly bold flavours and class.

We have a carefully crafted menu that accentuates the uniquely exquisite flavours that have come to define Olive Branch. This one-of-a-kind and intimate experience will leave you with memories that last a lifetime.

Contact Us:
At Olive Branch, we serve to select authentic Mediterranean cuisine; for any questions regarding the allergen information, please contact the restaurant directly.
If you would like more information or have any questions, please email us via [email protected] or call us on 01517078669.