When I went to Oliver Twist two weeks ago, I was very disappointed with my evening. The food took too long to get to our table. My wife's dinner even came out later than mine. I asked to speak with... More

When I went to Oliver Twist two weeks ago, I was very disappointed with my evening. The food took too long to get to our table. My wife's dinner even came out later than mine. I asked to speak with the chef and was told that we don't really have a "chef" anymore just some cooks. I don't even know what that was supposed to mean, but contrary to that they still had the old chef's name on the menu. My drink tasted watered down and was also overpriced. I wouldn't suggest this place to my worst enemies. Used to be a good place, now it's not for whatever reason. Next time I'm just going to Marguax's which is right next door. Pros: None Cons: Overpriced/Poor Quality
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My husband and I started frequenting Oliver Twist for our date nights before we were even married. as its one of our favorite spots to dine. It didn’t matter if we were celebrating or having a... More

My husband and I started frequenting Oliver Twist for our date nights before we were even married. as its one of our favorite spots to dine. It didn’t matter if we were celebrating or having a relaxing night out. We have been to the variety shows enjoying the live music, watched the exotic belly dancers and even attended some of their events. Oliver Twist is so versatile! The tapas are excellent and the Martinis delicious! The staff is always pleasant and the service is great! Perfect place for an intimate night out or for a gathering with friends! We loved Oliver Twist so much we even had our wedding reception there. There wasn’t much need for decorating as Oliver Twist has the perfect decor and atmosphere. It’s naturally setup for an intimate dining experience with lounge seating which invites people to sit down and have a conversation over a glass of wine. The Staff was amazing. I didn’t have to worry about anything. We met with Steve, Alex and the Chef to explore the list of possibilities for the reception seating, set-up, and dining experience. Everyone was very accommodating. They stayed in touch with us and responded to all our questions. So when the big day came there were no last minute stressors. The food was excellent, the staff was as always accommodating, and it was our perfect day. People still compliment us on how much they enjoyed the reception at Oliver Twist! We still go for our date nights and bring new people to enjoy this special place! Pros: Atmosphere, Tapas, Martini & Wine List, Staff Cons: None
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Food was overpriced, and sort of thrown together. The "twisted chicken" was just leftover spinach-artichoke dip, spread on a peice of chicken, with puff pastry. Server/host (?)--same person,... More

Food was overpriced, and sort of thrown together. The "twisted chicken" was just leftover spinach-artichoke dip, spread on a peice of chicken, with puff pastry. Server/host (?)--same person, didn't care about us, since the tip was automatic--20%, which is too much for an auto tip. Won't return. Pros: wasn't crowded Cons: entrees overpriced, service so-so
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I had an excellent dinner and evening here!!! I went with a friend and we both ordered 4 Tapas and a bottle of wine. We were comfortably full afterwards, not stuffed, but again, TAPAS is suppossed... More

I had an excellent dinner and evening here!!! I went with a friend and we both ordered 4 Tapas and a bottle of wine. We were comfortably full afterwards, not stuffed, but again, TAPAS is suppossed to be light dining! Gorgeous decor, comfortable to sit and drink wine and chat... This place deserves five stars. I recommend to go back every chance you get. This place has great food, atmosphere and service. Pros: Great food, good music, and a phenomenal martini list.
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I recently went with a large group of people and found the atmosphere to be very inviting. I do agree with previous reviewers in that the place seemed understaffed, we had 1-2 waitresses for at... More

I recently went with a large group of people and found the atmosphere to be very inviting. I do agree with previous reviewers in that the place seemed understaffed, we had 1-2 waitresses for at least 50 people. the food was OK, i have had much better tapas for much cheaper prices, so I would consider it average, but nothing to write home about. I did have an incident choking on the jerked chicken and the waitress and the manager seemed aloof to the fact that I was actually choking and could have cared less...thank god for friends!. The belly dancer was a snooze! I was looking forward to REAL bellydancing, but alittle disappointed (because I was having fun with friends, it didn't really matter at that point). The DJ...was OK, one member of our group had to go and "encourage" him to play music people could actually move to!. I do believe other reviews which paint the manager as a A**! he actually laughed when I choked because to him it was "just jerked chicken" although he removed it from my tab. All in all, I will return, but I WILL not go hungry, I will go for atmosphere and maybe a coke..LOL. this place is surely overpriced. But is was one of the better times I have had (minus the incident) since I have moved here Pros: Atmosphere Cons: Service and Price
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Good martinis, laid back atmosphere. It's a good place to go for drinks, but I wasn't impressed with the food. It's overpriced and tiny portions (tapas, I know, but small even for tapas).

Good martinis, laid back atmosphere. It's a good place to go for drinks, but I wasn't impressed with the food. It's overpriced and tiny portions (tapas, I know, but small even for tapas).
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This is probably the most sophisticated restaurant in North Raleigh. The staff is courteous, charming and attentive, the food is great, and the atmosphere very inviting. Loved it! Pros: ... More

This is probably the most sophisticated restaurant in North Raleigh. The staff is courteous, charming and attentive, the food is great, and the atmosphere very inviting. Loved it! Pros: The food was delectable and beautifully presented Cons: Could not get enough of those martinis!
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If you go to Oliver Twist and expect great food you won't be disappointed. Each of the selections we tried were super yummy and really not small portions. They frequently run half price specials on... More

If you go to Oliver Twist and expect great food you won't be disappointed. Each of the selections we tried were super yummy and really not small portions. They frequently run half price specials on tapas and martinis. They have a huge selection of unique martinis. They have a nice room in back for large parties. However, if I had not been in a back room with the doors closed ,I would have been disappointed. The restaurant gets rather smokey. If you are a non smoker beware. If you can get around that aspect, you are in for a treat.
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The tapas and martinis are great and very reasonably priced. Great for a night out with friends or for a low key date. I wouldn't recommend taking children there. It is considered a lounge.

The tapas and martinis are great and very reasonably priced. Great for a night out with friends or for a low key date. I wouldn't recommend taking children there. It is considered a lounge.
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I attended a night out w. a group of 15 people at the Oliver Twist Lounge and their food and drink menus were a great variety. The tapas are delicious, and I saw many friends enjoy their martinis... More

I attended a night out w. a group of 15 people at the Oliver Twist Lounge and their food and drink menus were a great variety. The tapas are delicious, and I saw many friends enjoy their martinis (and the affordable specials!) They have a room in the back for large parties and that was the best part of the night out. We were able to be in a smoke-free setting back there and talk to one another over the entertainment out front [which sounded nice, but wasn't what we were there for!] I recommend it for a night out w. friends or a date night w. a loved one.
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