Good food, and great service. Beautiful decoration too. Definitely will come back. I got the sausage sandwich and it was delicious

Been here couple times and each time its been great. The food and vibes are perfect. Nice spot to hangout. Highly recommend

Very expensive for an average taste 12" pizza .sandwiches were ok too but again too pricey for what they serve you . I don't think we will be back read more

We love supporting local restaurants. This place is such a nice hole in the wall place for a hearty meal. The interior decor is beautiful. The place is extremely clean and just overall cozy.. We ordered the Oliva Salad, Avocado wrap, French Fries, and Cheese Pizza. The food was made fresh and tasted good. The wrap was my favorite amongst all of them. The pizza is just okay but not to my liking. The people behind the counters who I assumed were perhaps the owners were so accommodating and welcoming. Price is good for the amount of serving you get. I also learned they host private parties in the restaurant which I think is great! This will definitely be a place to consider for a future event. I highly recommend! read more

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Absolutely love this place! The sandwiches are amazing and their special sauce is to die for!! The place has a chill, friendly vibe with cute modern decor. The staff and owners were friendly and very attentive. I'll definitely go back. read more

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Best persian pizza you can get in OC. Highly recommended, got Oliva Pizza which is the same as persian pizza I loved it read more

Oliva - Salad Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The customer service was really nice and friendly however the food mediocre at best. Lacked flavor and also aesthetic. I was expecting more because the atmosphere is so charming. I would come back to try their cafe but for food we were a bit disappointed in quality, flavor and presentation. read more

I really don't enjoy writing negative reviews unless I truly feel it's necessary. Today was the first time my husband and I tried this place out. Looked great on Yelp with good reviews so I ordered the Oliva pizza with chicken and a veggie pizza. I have never had a pizza with such poor quality ingredients. The "chicken" looked like spam/deli mystery meat and A LOT of it on the pizza and there was absolutely zero flavor to the cheese or vegetables on either pizzas. The crust was premade, the type that's like a baked flat bread you can get from a grocery store. You can tell the quality is probably the roast possible where you don't really taste anything when you take a bite out of something. I absolutely despise throwing food out but we simply could not eat these pizzas. Needless to say it was a total waste of money and we were hugely disappointed. read more

The pizza wasn't my favorite. Sorry I wanted to like it, but not like a traditional pizza with a Persian twist. Reminded me of a sub par frozen pizza. I will say I think their baklava is the best I've ever had!! Also they have these little bottled fruit drinks with the seeds in the bottom. I could drink ten of them. Delicious. Interesting layout inside. More like a coffee shop vibe. I'm sure if you go there regularly it's a great place to hang out. Work on your pizza and I'll be back. read more

It was my first time here. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and polite, and the environment was absolutely lovely. I'll definitely try it again! read more

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Hubby found this little gem in Lake Forest. This Mediterranean cafe has the cutest ambience inside, it gives such a relaxing and cozy vibe. The lady who we think is the owner is so sweet. The food was delish, we ordered healthy chicken wrap and chicken flat bread. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend this cute little cafe. read more

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Our first time going. The Oliva pizza was tasty and fresh, but crispy chicken and grilled chicken sandwiches were not well made. The bread (supposedly baguette), were stale and soggy. The sandwiches themselves were bland and dry, and mostly just lettuce. The "crispy" chicken was sliced up soggy chicken patties. The grilled chicken salad was okay, but the tiny bit of thick spread they gave with it was insufficient and not really a dressing-- so the whole salad was plain and bland. I would not order anything but the pizza from here. I was excited to find a new halal spot, but disappointed with the quality and freshness. read more

The pizza was great. We added pepperoni to a veggie pizza. Yum! The afagato was a little too small, however. Ambiance was very pleasant. This place is open when most OC restaurants are closed, so we'll be back! read more

Nice and clean and super cozy I love the people there working there They are so kind and friendly read more

Super cozy, but unfortunately not the kind of pizza we were hoping for... we ordered a pizza not realizing there wouldn't be any sauce

The pizza crust was very dry, and the pizza itself was overcooked. What I received looked quite different from the picture on the menu. It had too many olives, and the cheese wasn't the typical white color you'd expect from mozzarella. Overall, it felt like a waste of time, ingredients and money. I just had one slice and trashed the rest. On a positive note, the location is nice, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Maybe other menu items are better, but I haven't had the chance to try them. read more

I had no idea what to expect due to the limited menu online. However, Oliva did NOT disappoint! I got the Special Olive Salad and a Turkish coffee, both excellent. The service was cordial and quick, and the ambience was elegant and rather sensual for a cashier-order cafe. Clearly a neighborhood spot, definitely a place I'm going back to! And make sure to not miss out on the Turkish delight that comes with their hot drinks! read more

Our family was staying next door at the Holiday Inn so we decided to give this place a try. So glad we did! The service, ambiance, and food were all delightful. It's a very relaxing and family friendly atmosphere. Our 4 and 6 year old kids had a great time playing with the instruments. The owners were very personable and provided exceptional customer service. We tried their highlights, which were the Pizza Oliva, Olivich Sandwich, and Oliva Salad. All unique and delicious blend of flavors. Definitely recommend!! read more

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This is an awesome small with delicious food. Lovely ambiance and welcoming friendly service. we had the chicken avocado wrap and it was packed full of tasty freshly cook chicken pieces and large slices of avocado. well worth every penny. We were so full we had to take the wonderful canola to go. we highly recommend this charming spot. read more

The restaurant looked like a nice Lounge. We ordered but they didn't have the potato Kumpir. We sat outside and the tables were dusty. We waited 25 minutes before we went in to ask about our food. My Pizzawich tasted horrible!! The sausage was exactly like a hot dog. The pepperoni on our daughter's pizza was like bologna. All three dishes were served with a heavy amount of their special sauce which tasted disgusting!! The sauce, we were told was "mayonnaise, lemon juice and other things"!! I don't know how this place has a 4.9 rating!!!! read more

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An excellent dining experience overall. The food was outstanding, full of flavor and beautifully prepared. The customer service was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating a perfect setting for cultural and friendly gatherings. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food and a pleasant place to connect with friends. read more

The most gross disgusting pizza with weird sweet ketchup sauce, not to mention the soft limp crust that was oil soaked and smelled like old refrigerated ingredients.... SOOOOO GROSSSSS!!!! read more

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We went to Oliva for the first time time and I have to say, we will be going back a lot. Everything was amazing about this place. Customer service, quality of food, atmosphere, decoration all were above our expectations. Thank you read more

Great location, great food, cool place, with friendly staff. Very good ventilation and clean restaurant. read more

A nice spankin new Persian Pizza and Sandwich shop in Lake Forest. They definitely put in work here as it's nice and very well decorated inside. The seating area has regular tables and couches with an esthetically pleasing fountain in the center of the room. As for food you can chose specialty pizzas, create your own pizza, sandwiches, wraps and salads. They also have tea and Persian desserts. A little note for everyone that don't know what a Persian pizza is. They do not use marinara or any type of sauce on the base of the pizza, so it's practically sauce less but ketchup or other condiments are added later as you eat it. I got their signature Pizzawich which is an open faced sandwich that is baked like a pizza. It you get all the toppings you get on it as you would on a standard Persian pizza, except over a baguette. The toppings and the flavor was all pretty decent. They serve their sandwiches and pizzas with hot sauce, ketchup and a house sauce (mayo mix I believe which went good with the meal). Will definitely return to try more since it's very close to where I live. read more

Oliva - Pizza witch - Salad Near Me - Lake Forest, California

A new place I tried, loved the decor and the warm cozy feeling of the place. Their traditional persona pizza was quite tasty, didn't enjoy the sausage sandwich though so I would stick to their pizza again next time. They have some games set up and instruments on display. The staff was friendly thought hard to find ketchup surprisingly! read more

It was amazing! Pizza was delicious got the pepperoni & oliva! It was DELICIOUS! Place was very clean! Yehya is extremely nice! And so happy to have a HALAL spot right by home! Thank you!! Will definitely be back :) read more

Decided to stop and try this restaurant out last week They are still in soft opening phase trying to hire staff and figure out foot traffic and demand for menu items. The owner and staff were extremely friendly and helpful answering questions about menu items as this was our first time here. Love the ambience, and the decor. Food was delicious. We tried the pizza and the sandwich. We loved the seasonings and flavors of the food. Loved their yellow sauce which was a seasoned mayo and extremely delicious. I would highly recommend you give this place a try and I'm sure you'll be back for more. read more

Oliva - Pizza Oliva and sandwich both with chicken - Salad Near Me - Lake Forest, California

If you're looking for amazing food, great ambiance, and top-notch service, Oliva is the place to be. The flavors are rich, the portions are generous, and you can tell they truly care about quality. One of the best dining experiences I've had recently. read more

Place is beautiful however food only caters to a niche taste. Reminds me of food I make at home. good but I wouldn't pay for it. Mediocre tasting for pricey tag, won't be back. Food also tasted stale read more

Come try and then compare to my comments. Great food, perfect atmosphere, clean and high level customer service. No parking problem read more

Oliva - Friendly get together place... - Salad Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Excellent food and service, beautiful and relaxing environment! Nicest staff with kindest behavior. read more

The dressing is delicious and fresh ! If you're looking for something healthy I highly recommend! Cute place! read more

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I have to update my last review because this time my friend and I ate inside the restaurant and just had a wonderful experience all the way around. We ordered the Sausich which is a sandwich with sausage, cheese, lettuce, mushrooms, pickles, etc. and the bread was supposedly a baguette but not like a French baguette. It was so fresh and the portion was huge! Like two sandwiches for the price of one. We had also ordered the Oliva salad because we were going to share everything but we ended up taking half of our sandwiches home and half of the salad home as well. The atmosphere was so relaxing. Soft music, the fountain flowing, and great food. Who could ask for more? Definitely returning! read more

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Amazing experience! The food was delicious and full of flavor, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

Honestly not impressed and leaving disappointed. The chicken Oliva pizza is deli meat ham/chicken...not real grilled chicken like you'd expect and the beef oliva pizza has hot dogs on it...not the real beef you'd expect, especially for paying $25 per pizza! Hardly much seasoning. Very bland taste. I expect high quality ingredients for a price like that. I understand Persian pizza is a rare thing to find in OC, but this is the worst pizza I've had in a while. It didn't even come out hot--it was warm. The drinks are overpriced, too. The atmosphere is awesome though, very chill & relaxing. The service is excellent! read more

Great food and atmosphere!! Would definitely recommend for pizza or sandwiches any time of day!

Food was great! Everyone here was very nice! I would highly recommend this place to anyone. I had the chicken wrap which came with a delicious sauce. The pizza was quite good as well. read more

Great food and service! Chicken is delicious in sandwich and salad. Pizza is yummy too. Nice ambiance inside.

I highly recommend this place! They have the best pizza I have ever had and sandwich! Their sauces are so yummmmy too! It's a must try place and you will fall in love with the food and the ambience! read more

Oliva - Salad Near Me - Lake Forest, California