I don't know what's taken me so long to write this review but I got married here and, other than my husband, is the best decision I made that day! The experience was amazing from beginning to end. They're incredibly organized, have great food options (no dry wedding chicken!), and even helped add all my crazy bride touches without complaining. The night was absolutely perfect, and we still get compliments three years later on how great the experience was. The fire pits were such a nice perk for our guests, and the fact that they have an Airbnb next door where you can stay on your wedding night without having to drag your butt home is another one of their thoughtful amenities. This place is a well-oiled machine but still has lots of charm and character. Best of all, it's affordable! If you're looking for a great wedding venue, there's no better place than Olivia/La Verona. Thank you to the whole staff for making it a perfect day read more

Oliva - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I loved the outside seating. Food and wine prices are great. Service was fast. The only improvement would be on the sandwiches. They were not as good as described. Needs more flavor. But, I'll go back and try more things read more

The ambience is really lovely and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I said maybe because I wasn't crazy about my Panini although the french fries were outstanding however, my husband really liked his turkey club. I will give it another try at some point. read more

This café and bistro, typically open for lunch Tuesday-Saturday, also opens for Wine Down Wednesdays (5-10 p.m.), where they serve wine and small bites. The offerings are okay, but the vibes and environment make you feel like you're somewhere in Europe. You can shop the Hill Antique Market that's connected while you sip your wine. read more

I am visiting family in St. Louis and have been to Oliva's a handful of times now. I can truly say I love love this place! They have very limited hours and really only do lunch and events/parties (outside those hours). They share a parking lot with an antique store so it can get crowded and busy. But there is also street parking. When you enter in they have a separate area where you place your order that also is a giftshop with kitchen knick knacks etc. Its super cute! They are very friendly and can answer any questions about the menu and also do modifications. The menu is lunch focused- sandwiches, salads, etc. You get a table number after you order and seat yourself. They have an outdoor seating area in addition to an indoor one which is across from the firepit area. Both are lovely! This time we choose to sit outside. I got the chicken and cherry salad (with all romaine no arugula) and my friend got the Turkey BLT minus guacamole. The sandwich comes with waffle sweet potato fries and a side of dipping sauce. The food is so fresh and always delicious! I have also had the meatball sandwich and that is amazing. The day we went it was really crowded so they took a bit longer than normal to get all the food out, which is understandable. Highly recommend this place! Overall experience 5/5 read more

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Such a cute venue! I would totally host a private event here! Wine down Wednesday is always a blast! I heard i need to check out the cute vintage shop that's attached I've heard amazing things! read more

Oliva is going to be a repeat spot now. Their Wine Down Wednesday is absolutely perfect. The patio is beautiful with a nice set up, I love the walk up bar and easy way to grab waters, plus there is a cute cafe to check out! The staff was friendly and helpful in their recommendations and I can't wait to go back. Thanks Oliva :) read more

Oliva - Goat cheese, cheese board, sliders, and wine - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Super cute little spot tucked away on The Hill. Hidden/connected to The Hill Antique Market, Oliva is the perfect spot for a lunch date. They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. We sat on the covered patio on a slightly rainy day, they have umbrellas and plenty of greenery that kept us dry. We ordered inside and were given a number, our wait time wasn't very long, would have even enjoyed hanging out longer given the great surroundings. Our food was really good, portions were plenty and ingredients were fresh. We will certainly be back soon. read more

Food, drinks, service, vibe, ambiance, all good prices and amazing. HIGHLY recommended! The servers are so nice and quick. Definitely coming back and recommending to friends and family! read more

Oliva - Mimosa!!! It is too good. I would have taken a picture before but I drank it a little too fast. Flavor amazing! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Such a cute place! If you have not tried this super cute, tucked away lunch spot, you are missing out. It is way down at the end of the street. You will think you are lost but you aren't! You order as you walk in and after you enter this beautiful patio with an arbor draped with wisteria. It is so beautiful! They have wonderful choices for lunch. Great, really fresh salads, quiche, soups. I had a goat cheese cherry salad and I woofed it down. It was so good. They have wine and beer, teas and other drink choices. Staff is friendly and attentive. An added bonus is the antique mall next door. Go in and see some interesting things! The hours are only until 2 (I think). Wine down Wednesdays are popular so check that out! read more

Oliva - Cherry and goat cheese salad - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Love, love, LOVE!! I'd been hearing such good things about Oliva's Wine Down Wednesday & finally made an appearance. Great beverage selections & the food menu (while limited) has some truly delicious options. You've got to try the flatbread & spinach artichoke dip. They have 2 outdoor patio options--one in the sun & one covered courtesy of wisteria (quite lovely). The indoor seating is great too! They had plenty of servers who were friendly so while it was busy, food & such came out in a timely fashion. I very much enjoyed visiting & will be back! read more

Oliva - Covered patio - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Great spot for a lunch with friends weekday or otherwise . They have salads , sandwiches and a kids menu . You order at the counter and they bring the food to you . There was only one server for the entire patio but she was efficient and friendly . We had tea with our meal but they have a wide selection of beverages : coffee , soda , flavored sparkling waters and wine . They do a wine down Wednesday evening and that is a lot of fun ! Make sure to visit the antique store next door . It's great :) read more

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A secret garden in the heart of The Hill neighborhood. There is a small parking lot and street parking available. You enter through the side door into the store to place your order. The menu boasts salads, sandwiches, and flat breads. We ordered the Cesar salad and the Italian sandwich with sweet potato fries made a perfect meal. A glass of rose' for a warm after noon rounded out the menu. You walk through the side door out to the garden. It's absolutely enchanting. A pergola covered in vines and tree branches making for a comfortable place to sit and relax. The service was prompt and friendly. read more

Oliva - Lunch on the patio - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Okay WHAT IS THIS PLACE. It's so freaking good! We were looking for a somewhat quick lunch, and this popped up in the area we were in. We were super surprised there's plenty of parking - both a large parking lot and specific street parking. It was so nice since the Hill is usually so packed. You order food in their cute little boutique, they have only a few options but they are all so good! I had the meatball sub and omg so much flavor. My fiancé got the Italian panini and it was also great, the flavor profiles went so well together. They were both served with sweet potato waffle fries with garlic aioli which was honestly just as good as the sandwiches, I could eat them every day. Great lunch spot! They also have s beautiful patio for nicer weather that I can't wait to utilize. Their indoor space is an event venue and is so pretty worn stained glass and a comfy, welcoming feel. Loved the whole experience. Truly a hidden gem! read more

Oliva - Meatball sub - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Quaint wedding venue! My best friend and I visited on Wine Down Wednesday and enjoyed the atmosphere. Food was just okay - baked Brie, pretzels, and sweet potato fries all came out lukewarm. Pinot noir was very light, but the Sangria was a refreshing surprise! Plenty of cozy indoor seating for chilly days, and outdoor seating with fire pits for a romantic glow. Great vibe for date night or girls' night out - will definitely return for the great drinks but may skip the food! read more

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Wine Down Wednesdays, need I say more? Well I should because that's the only day this gorgeous hidden patio is open for your enjoyment! The small tapas menu will have something for everyone's palette and all pair perfectly with their glasses of wine. Oliva's Wine Down Wednesday is perfect for a girls night out! My favorites: Artisan Cheese Board & the Baked Goat Cheese with Caramelized Onion and Figs read more

Oliva - Cheese Plate - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Lunch was just okay. Strangiest way to order.....started in dining room... then directed to entrance to gift shop before going back to the dining room for someone else to incorrectly bring out your food. Also the menu in the gift shop is not accurate. All of the sandwiches are served with sweet potato fries. Yet they were out of ketchup. It seems like having lunch is an afterthought to their catering business. read more

Great food and lovely atmosphere . I feel like I am somewhere far away when I come here. Their quiche is always top notch!

Go grab your spot in their courtyard for brunch and you'll never want to leave! It's beautiful with greenery and a small water fall. Watch this cheese pull! read more

I visited Oliva for lunch on Wednesday. The restaurant is part event space and antique store. You order at the counter and you're given a number. The patio is beautiful and provides ample shade. The patio was extremely busy for a Wednesday afternoon! Our food came out extremely fast (within 15 minutes). We ordered the caesar salad and salmon BLT. Both were absolutely delicious! They close for lunch at 2, but open back up for dinner at 5. They also have "wine down Wednesday" with great deals on wine! We're going back next week to visit the antique store and to try more food! read more

Oliva - caesar salad with chicken - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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We each had the fruited chicken salad. very tasty. perfect dressing. We also had ice tea and lemonade and a cookie. Perfect light lunch. Will look forward to trying other items. Garden decor was wonderful to visit with a friend. Staff was friendly. read more

The sandwich I ordered at the desk and paid for was ultimate unavailable after I sat down . I ordered the tuna sandwich but changed the bread .. The tuna sandwich I ordered was on the original bread , not the bread I wanted . the tuna was scarce in volume . The tomato was cut at least 1/2 inch thick and the "standard side " not mentioned on the menu was waffle sweet potato fries .. when i asked the waitress later if that was posted on the menu she didn't know , I asked if there were other sides offered and she said she thought they may substitute a salad ? .. over all experience was not as good as it's had been in the past .. Too bad .. seemed the staff was too busy cleaning up the place for the closing time read more

This place is such a hidden gem. One of my favorite lunch spots ever and the newer wine wednesdays are such a vibe! The food is always on point and they mix it up so there are always different items to choose from. It does get pretty busy for wine wednesday so get there early! The patio space is absolutely unmatched, the cutest outdoor space ever. And the inside is just as charming, would be such a cute event space. One of my favorite parts about this place is getting some sangria and then walking around the antique market that is attached. Just love everything about this place! read more

Oliva - Wine Wednesday - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Oliva on the Hill provided a great atmosphere for my daughter's bridal shower. The entire experience was first class. read more

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This place is a hidden gem, tucked at the end of a dead-end street on the Hill in St. Louis city. It has a beautiful outdoor space that would be lovely to sit at during the summer. They host wine down Wednesdays which would be great to come to in the future. I ordered the salmon BLT which was delicious and came with sweet potato fries and a deliciously brined pickle. It's next to a really cute vintage market where I bought 4 vinyl records. read more

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First time I've been to Oliva for lunch, and the food was delicious, prices were very reasonable, and service was terrific. They also have a very nice gift shop. I was the only man in the restaurant for lunch that day, and I felr right at home. Gorgeous environment. Great place to have a wedding too, which I did June 21, 2008. read more

We needed a new lunch place, I could see the weariness in my lady's eyes. We knew of Oliva from our stops at the awesome antique mall next door. We gave it a try after voting on Election Day. Our menu selections were the chicken and grilled peach salad and the salmon blt. My lady loved her salad stating; "it was light and refreshing, had plenty of goat cheese." I was equally pleased with the salmon blt. The bread was toasted to perfection and the flavors were great. I shared my sweet potato fries with my lady, she loved them. Oliva is a solid lunch spot, great atmosphere for outdoor eating and the musical play list was a solid mix of acoustic folk and indie rock. The crowd was light and quiet, making for great relaxing convo and dining. You can't go wrong here, I've not found a better spot in a long while. read more

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Great hole in wall lunch place. The food was amazing as well as the ambiance. Very relaxed spot where you get your drinks and just sit outside read more

Oliva - Salmon blt - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Have visited several times since my initial visit, and am always satisfied with my experience. Beautiful place for lunch on a nice, sunny afternoon with a simple but delicious menu of salads, sandwiches, and flatbreads. On Wednesday evenings, Wine Down Wednesdays are fantastic and VERY popular, so arrive early or prepare to stand/wait for a table. read more

I totally concur with everyone's reviews about the beautiful patio. Food, underwhelmed. This was my first time going, so perhaps I just ordered the wrong thing. I got the chicken and peaches salad, swapped out feta cheese for the goat cheese. First off, the chicken was all dark meat. I happen to like dark meat OK, but a lot of people don't. I was expecting chicken breast. The dressing was underwhelming to say the least, and the fresh peaches in the salad should have been remarkable since it is height of fresh peach season. I really couldn't say I tasted a specific peach flavor at all! For $12.75 I would've expected a few more croutons or something to that effect. One skinny strip of stale pita bread was put on top. so I'd give the atmosphere 5 stars, food 2 stars , so overall a 3 star rating. read more

This place is very nice. We went on a warm night but under the shade trees we were very comfortable. The wince & tapas were very his.

Wine Down Wednesdays are a great way to experience this wonderful event space. I highly recommend it! This place is a hidden gem on The Hill. I felt very safe even though I was there after dark by myself. The parking was good. Sorry - I forgot to snap photos but the food was delicious! Go! Have fun! read more

Oliva is an event space attached to an antique market in the heart of The Hill. They are open daily for lunch and host "Wine Down Wednesdays" every week on one of the most beautiful patios in STL. You can choose from a selection of flatbreads and charcuterie boards accompanied by wine and spirits. It's the perfect way to hang out with friends or have a date night. Do yourself a favor and peruse the antique market next door--lots of great finds. read more

What a hidden gem! I went to this restaurant for an engagement party and it was an absolute treasure. The patio - complete with a fire pit - it open and perfect for larger gatherings like ours. This event was during the day but I imagine it's even more cozy and cool at night. The inside is just as trendy, with a lot of open seating, a cozy fire place, and lots of natural light. The service was incredibly friendly and fast, too. They have a small but well curated selection of wines and beers to sip, and the menu looks so good that it's hard to pick just one meal. Thankfully, they have lunch specials which allow you to mix and match sandwiches soups and salads. I chose the chicken and cherries salad, which was HUGE for the affordable price. They were generous with the meat and goat cheese, the greens tasted fresh, and the vinaigrette was light but flavorful. I hope to be back here soon! read more

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Went to Wine Down Wednesday. It was fine, nothing special. Parking was down the street, but The Hill is quaint. Showed up at 5:45pm to a patio which was completely full. No problem, they have seating inside. The seating was fine. The food menu was carb/cheese heavy, great if that's what you are hoping for. I ordered the short rib slider and hummus. I was looking forward to eating the meat on the slider but was disappointed that the meat was about .50 oz. The hummus was good, but nothing I'd come back for. Friends of mine ordered the flat bread, the Brie, and the goat cheese. We all shared, which was a nice aspect of the happy hour feel. The brie was lackluster, the flatbread was overly bread, but the goat cheese was pretty good. I don't think I'd come back for another Wine Down Wednesday. Not worth the $13/glass of wine and mediocre appetizers. read more

I was very excited to have lunch at this restaurant, however, I found the atmosphere to be less than what was expected. The setting is very nice and pleasant but the service is lackadaisical and truthfully indifferent. It's just though they don't want you to be there. We tried to order food before the 2 o'clock cut off and it was before that time, but they refused to take her order. So they had cleaned up the place 20 minutes earlier. That's surprised me because 2 o'clock means they close at 2 o'clock. That and the fact that the wine was maybe 3 ounces and cost $14 per glass. That was a bit excessive and not warranted by the quality of the wine. I would probably not go back. read more

Attended a wedding and reception in the event space. All was nicely done. Fairly good selection at the bar. Appreciated the inclusion of some local craft beers. Food was high quality and well presented. Overall it added to wonderful occasion. read more

Beautiful patio attached to the hill antique mall. Entire staff is wonderful. Did not try food but menu looks great, recommended for sure. read more

Oliva - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

If you are looking for a special lunch spot head to Olivia. It's 'secret garden' is an oasis - such a calming respite in the middle of the city! Food was great and service exceptional. I could Have lingered all afternoon! read more

On our hunt for antiques we headed to The Hill. Oliva is attached to the antique mall and at the clerk's suggestion we went next door for lunch. Boy, am I glad we did! While the menu is limited what they have is excellent. The service was phenomenal and we will definitely be returning. read more