I treated myself to the shakshuka and tabbouleh for lunch (and for dinner leftovers) and they were both delicious! I highly recommend both. I will be coming back more often. Thank you Olive Lebanese Eatery, Reston, for your great customer service and clean, fresh, wonderful food! read more

Everything I've tried here was yummy! I've made a mistake and selected pick-up the other day so I've attempted to cancel it and order delivery. I was told the owner would just deliver it himself so I didn't have to cancel! Superb service! Highly recommended! UPDATE: Even breakfast is delish! read more

My job gets us lunch weekly and when they ordered from here I was super excited to try it. I had a gyro wrap it was super yummy. So I ordered from here the other day I got a pita platter it comes with a greek salad and chicken. It was so good, I will defiantly order from here again. read more

Nice and extremely convenient office cafe located at 1881 Campus Commons Drive, easy walking distance to several office buildings in this complex. Reasonable prices for very decent food, nice selection, and responsive staff. read more

We went there on February 2024, had the chicken shwarma and shwarma plate. The chicken was dry, the hummus was 5 out of 10, not very tasty at all. I can't even call it a tahini, whatever tahini we got. Really waste of time and money, we're not coming back read more

Olive Express is my go to favorite lunch spot since I work in Reston. My usual is the chicken and cheese panini and I can tell you it is the most delicious panini I have ever tasted! I use Uber Eats to order my lunch and the service is always prompt and the panini arrives hot. I highly recommend this as a great and healthy lunch spot in the Reston area. read more

Olive Lebanese Eatery Express - Chicken and cheese panini. I substitute the ciabatta for whole wheat bread. - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Food is delicious and authentic! From a Lebanese consumer would definitely recommend! Chicken Shawarma Sandwiches are great.

When I worked on sunrise valley this was one of my go-to​ lunch spots nearby​! I really enjoyed my lunch as well as the service!​ They are the​ Mediterranean. The prices are in the realm​ of your usual​​ Mediterranean​ resturants Thank you so much!​ Favorite low key spot!​ read more

Amazing food, and great service. I have tried pretty much everything on their menu. Favorites are - 1. Chicken Panini 2. Fries, Sweet Potato tots 3. Platters are great too, Salmon platter especially Pasta salad on the side, they sometimes have Indian food platter as a special. Try that. read more

The Mediterranean fare here is truly as good as it gets! We had the falafel, spanakopita, baba ghanoush, hummus, tabbouleh, and chicken shwarma. After trying many a bad falafel (looking at you Cava and Roti with your mushy, soggy abominations), and an occasional good ones, let me tell you these are the best falafels I have had in this area. First, these are small patties and not balls. This guarantees a higher crisp to non-crisp inside ration. Second, the crisp is a thick layer of crispy. Why fry something if it's not going to be crispy? And third, the inside holds together solidly and nothing mushes. The baba ghanoush has a nice mix of chunk and smooth, well balanced with smokiness and tahini. The hummus is adequately garlicky (you can always rinse your mouth after) and delightfully not a paste. I ate the leftovers of both with a spoon long after my hunger has satiated. I liked that the spanakopita wasn't huge where you have to go through layers and layers of philo pastry to get to the good stuff inside. The tabbouleh is well balanced between tomatoes and parsley. And it was frrrrresh! The chicken shwarma was another favorite. The whole thing comes lightly toasted, adding to a bit of texture. The slightly tart cucumber makes the whole thing, offering a balance to the creamy sauce. Also, a good amount of chicken, but not all chicken. I do wish this place was near me. Totally stoked to hear about their Arlington opening. Will definitely visit! read more

I've been here three times in the last two weeks because it's close to work and their food and prices are super reasonable! Their falafel platter and sandwich is fantastic! I can't get over the falafels tho because it perfection. You'll just have to try it for yourself. The chicken shawarma is decent and they have a wide variety of salads and sandwiches. The workers are friendly and the service is good but not as fast as I'd like for lunch. Can't blame them tho because they're packed during lunch hour but all their food is ready to go so you can take it back to your desk or eat in the restaurant that has a few tables and couches. This is a great restaurant for lunch especially if you're in the area! read more

Olive Lebanese Eatery Express - Falafel plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I usually like their sandwiches but this just makes me mad. I got the turkey and cheese panini with added avocado. This whole sandwich cost $7.16, tax included. This cost way too much!! read more

Olive Lebanese Eatery Express - See those 2 tiny slivers of avocado? That's $0.75 extra. - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Everything below still applies but I feel so reliant on Olive Express now and I love the service here especially!! Such a comfortable and cozy place. read more

Olive Lebanese Eatery Express - Chicken Shawarma Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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I love Olive! The members of the staff here are always smiling and they commonly remember customer's names. The food is DELICIOUS and fast. I recommend trying their falafel platter - it features both their yummy falafel and delicious hummus. read more

I really enjoy this place. I order from here once a week for lunch, and I am always impressed with the consistency. The hummus is actually very tasty, and the Gyro is decent. I am a fan of the Gyro plate instead. I get the falafel appetizer every time, and really this could be a meal by itself since it comes with pita. The meat in the dish is always very tender. I have tried the Chicken Currry Kabob which is very tasty. I prefer the Mixed Grill Kabob because it comes with all three meats (chicken, steak, and ground beef). That is my go to dish actually. That is served with seasoned rice. I have not tried the pita's but my co-worker seems to like them. I am not a fan of the regular Gyro or the Turkey club sandwhich. Overall, this is a really good go to place for lunch. Quality food, with great prices. I will be back. read more

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Olive Express is a convenient lunch option if you happen to work in one of the numerous office buildings nearby. I usually go for one of the salads or paninis. Honestly, food-wise Olive Express is decent - the portions are of a reasonable size and the menu options usually come with some sort of side. The biggest problem with this location is the time it takes to get your food once you order. If you don't order ahead of time (like an hour+ in advance) and specify a time of pickup, expect to wait at a minimum 20 minutes if you come around lunch time, as that's when everyone else in the building comes as well. There are a couple of tables inside, but most of the people inside will likely be people waiting to get their food. read more

If you're into Mediterranean food you have to try Olive Express. The food is authentic, fresh, and best of all tasty. I definitely recommend getting one of the platters; comes w/ the right amount of portions to keep you full without weighing you down. This isn't the type of place that you would go to have a fancy meal, it's more like a Mediterranean deli and you can order pickup/delivery. This is my new go to when grabbing lunch during the work week! The location is tough tough to find, see my picture for the description. read more

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Convenient place for decent food if you're not willing to get in your car for lunch. FOOD: The food isn't particularly amazing but it'll at least satisfy your hunger with plentiful servings and some flavor. Don't expect it to be authentic Mediterranean food, though. Not in the slightest. SERVICE: Staff is very friendly and will sometimes remember your name if you show up often enough. The wait time for the food can sometimes be a little long for a place that's meant to offer convenience to office workers. Longest I've waited was 15 minutes. read more

This post is long overdue! Olive Express offers amazingly delicious food, generous portions, fair prices and friendly staff!!! What else could you ask for?? We'll I do wish they were open later and on weekends but just so I could eat there more often. All their employees are so friendly and easy to work with, Ivy at the front desk is especially kind! So we've tried the quinoa bowls, chicken curry, salmon wrap, kabob platter and tuna salad sandwich.... Literally every dish is WOW good!! It is a little hard to find since it's inside and office building but a worth the extra effort. Try it, you won't be disappointed! read more

I've ordered from Olive Express about 4 times and have considered their food "ok". This is an option for Friday lunch at my school and it's always a treat to have something different to end the week. Today I ordered the buffalo chicken salad with blue cheese for $10. When I received my lunch I was shocked at the size. For $10 I expected more salad and for the lettuce to be edible. Unfortunately, much of the lettuce had to be thrown out and the ranch (that I didn't order) it was sour tasting. I won't be ordering from here again. read more

Olive Lebanese Eatery Express - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

This review is for their new location in Herndon office building - One Global View on Wasser Terrace. I work in the building, and tried Olive Express for lunch for the first time today. So far - so good! Got the Lamb Gyro platter. Pretty darn yummy! Nice to-go presentation too. I like that everything is separated out so when you get back to your office, you can assemble it as you wish. Everything tasted very fresh - lots of great, classic Mediterranean spices/flavors. Place was nice and clean, and counter server was very friendly and efficient. I can see this will become a regular spot for me.... read more

So..... Just moved here from NY, and I have been on a kick for this kind of place! I have to say it was a little confusing to find but I ended up finding it with no problem! When I got there I was impressed. Super clean, the service was also quick and a HUGE menu to check from. All different kinds of food, I had gone there for the gyro and falafel. Only took about 7-10'minutes to get my food and they were packed. Only spending around 10-11$ for a boatload of Food. Most places go very skimpy on the meat, they packed it on for the price. I would 100% recommend to anybody in this area or not to check this place out! I was very happy! And full. The girl at the front said she was new, about a week, and she had great customer service and was fast with everything! Laughed a lot and I saw her speaking to a lot of the customers In a friendly manor. read more

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This place is a go to favorite for lunch! The chicken And steak are both amazing. Garlic sauce is a must. This place is a hidden gem, so go give it a try! read more

This place is in an office building or office development I should say. Lobby and through a couple of doors; like their cafeteria per say. Cashier Jessica was nice and even called me by my name as I was leaving. Took about 5 minutes for the food to be done right at noon and with a few people in front of me. I ordered to go even with a few tables to sit and enjoy. It's not too big but has a hand full of tables. Food was really tasty. Chickpeas were in a tomato sauce; a first for me...but good. The yellow rice was also good. The Greek salad fresh. Didn't get bread with the steak bassal kabob. Steak was very tasty and big chunks...the downside, only four pieces. Not sure I would pay $10 for 4 pieces of steak with many kabob places in this area. I'll be back for breakfast ;) read more

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During the summer when I was a kid I would go to my dads restaurant and hang out with him while he was cooking. (He was a exec chef for a place in DC. I dont remember which but I know it was owned by Augers which also owned Blackies House of Beef.) My dad was a master at his craft, cooking amazing dishes from all over the world. When lunch time came I had his world of knowledge at my disposal and palate. Problem was, I was 8. I didn't care about any of that stuff. All I cared about was one thing. A sandwich. One he made for me countless times for lunch over many summers. When I was old enough to care I asked him what It was; It was a Reuben. I remember it like it was yesterday. That first bite into that hot corned beef, while simultaneously tasting the sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing. A classic juxtaposition of savory and sweet, while adding salty and tangy to keep you in awe. All wrapped up in mouth watering butter toasted rye bread. Its one of my favorite memories as a kid. Getting to have that, everyday. All I had to do is say when. My dad died in 2000. Leaving behind a legacy of great cooking and me with a fond memory of summers spent in his kitchen eating what now is my favorite sandwich of all time. I have few regrets in life. One is that I didn't learn how to make it the way he did. Since my teenage years I've been on a "Quest" if you will, to find the perfect Reuben. I've probably had hundreds over the years. A few have been pretty good but none have been my dads. Today, that changed. Today at Olive Express, after that first bite, I was 8 years old again, sitting on the prep table in my dads kitchen eating the best sandwich I've ever had. Dad, they make the second best Reuben I've ever had, I wish you were here to try it. read more

Extremely bad service. Placed an order for 5 people and after more than 2 hours the food was delivered. The food was not in good conditions. Staff was not able to locate the delivery guy and was not able to provide any help at all. read more

One of the best place to grab a quick and delicious lunch!! Chicken shawarma is amazing :-) read more

Really like this place - had the BLT Croissant & coffee for breakfast (they serve Starbucks)! One thing I really liked is they carried TRUVIA as a sweetener, which you don't see too often. Definitely recommended! read more

Olive Lebanese Eatery Express - The dining room, taken from the corner booth. There's also a couch in front of where I sat (not pictured), nice place. - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I work in the Commerce Park Corporate Center in Reston, and a few months ago I fell into the Olives Café. Provided below are my impressions of what I consider to be one of the best little Cafe's I have ever had the pleasure of eating!!!! 1. Service: Excellent Service with a very hands on Owner. The cashiers and the ladies that make the food are so polite and accommodating; its incredible. 2. Quality of Food: I have eaten the kabobs, the salads, the breakfast sandwiches and everything is fresh, contains wonderful flavors, the wheat bread and the FRENCH FRIES are so good you want to TELL THE WORLD, the quality of the different Kabob meats are always incredibly flavorful and unique, and the staff is always willing to help you find a combination of choices to make an incredible breakfast or lunch experience!!! 3. Price/Cost: The breakfast is so reasonably priced I wonder how the owner actually makes money, and the options that she is willing to tailor to your needs means that you might never run out of breakfast choices. The lunch prices are reasonable for this area and definitely for the amount of food you receive for your payment. I have always made an effort to try new places for breakfast and lunch, but due to my work schedule it is not always practical. Olives will deliver in the Corporate Park and I believe that they have a particular radius that they will deliver in the area (check with them) as well. This is a great service for people who are busy and just adds to the obvious commitment of the owner and her staff to 110% customer satisfaction. Olives will always receive my highest possible rating because this café provides what is really needed, high quality food which flavorful and consistently excellent, their obvious commitment to their customers, the combinations and flexibility of the staff and the costs to consume. I have never had a bad experience only really positive one's in the 20+ times I have eaten in the Olives Café. In fact I was so impressed by this café that I told everyone in my office and now our company orders corporate lunches and most of my co-workers frequent Olives Café!!! read more

This place is awesome! Cheap but quality food. I always get the chicken shawarma pita. The chicken is seasoned great and there's a very garlicy sauce. Might not be for people who like too much garlic but it's great for me! I'm so lucky they're so close to my office. read more

Olive Lebanese Eatery Express - Chicken shwarma pita so good - Mediterranean Near Me - Reston, Virginia

I haven't had many good experiences at deli's that serve office buildings. Olive Express was quite the exception. My wife had gotten a groupon, so I went and got lunch for myself as well as dinner for later. The place is easy to find, surprisingly clean and bright, and the staff was very friendly. But most importantly, the food was very good. I went with a gyro for lunch between the well marinated meat and just the right touch of sauce, plus a nice little salad on the side, it was a great meal. For dinner both the chicken shawarma platter and sandwich were delicious. I especially liked the olive oil garlic sauce that came with my platter- it really added a great flavor. Overall great food. read more

This little place is very convenient to my office. I always order the chicken schwarma platter. The chicken is moist and tasty, and it comes with hummus, rice, pita, a little greek salad, and the wonderful garlic sauce. I love it! The baklava is a tasty splurge when they have it. The personnel are always friendly. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because of the smell -- you end up smelling like fryer oil a bit even if you call your order in ahead of time and pick it up :( read more

This place is pretty good- especially for a restaurant inside a corporate office building. I was enticed to come here thanks to a Specialicious deal $10 for $20 worth of food. Food is already decently priced and if I worked in the building, I'm sure I'd be back. But since the hours are very limited on weekdays only, this probably wont be able to be a frequent go- to option for me. They mixed up my order a little but once I explained I wanted grape leaves they threw those into my take out without additional cost. Very nice of them! I'm very glad I asked for them because they were soo good! If I came back for anything, it would be for these. Also for the $20, I managed to get a greek salad, some pita triangles, a mixed grill kabob with rice and veggies, AND a lamb gyro platter. Wow, I felt like a pig walking away with so much food! Rice, cucumber sauce, and the vinegary roasted veggies weren't excellent and left something to be desired but the meat and grape leaves really hit the mark. read more

Great hole in the wall for excellent Mediterranean food; but you'll need the address or you'll never find the place. The quality and flavor of our meal was better than any other Mediterranean restaurant I've tried locally. But don't come for the decor; it looks like a cafeteria. We had the combo shawarma plate with eggplant and chickpeas. Heavenly. And we topped it off with the most delicate baklava I've had in years. And they deliver (with a $5 savings card). read more

This place is a gem if the following applies to you: a) you seek out good, cheap eats b) you demand to be satisfied by one lunch, not two c) you work in the South Lakes area of Reston d) you like foods with a Greek twist e) you know how to use Restaurant.com to your best advantage f) all the above If you can't check off at least three of those things, keep it movin. Otherwise, I recommend the steak bassal kabob platter with a side of eggplant. Delicious and a great deal with the $5 Restaurant.com voucher. read more

Once a week or so, we will order form Olive Express for lunch at work. It's one of the highlights of my week. The food is plentiful, flavorful, and affordable. I'm partial to the chicken schwarma pita - the garlic sauce they put in it is PERFECTION. The salad is also very tasty, fresh, and light and their cucumber sauce it's good too. I've had better cucumber sauce elsewhere, but as a whole it didn't make or break the meal. I've heard their hummus is pretty delicious too and all their platters seem to be a great hit every time we order from here. I'd definitely come back here and recommend it to others. Pricewise and tastewise, you can't go wrong. read more

I was told that my review was deleted. Please don't delete! Clean, friendly, fast, and focused on customer service, the Olive Express at 1881 Campus Commons is my go-to for lunch on the daily. While I'm usually a very picker eater, I will say that the Lentil soup is amazing and ordering the warm pita with it is a must. My absolute go-to is the turkey club and fries. They have the best crinkle cut fries, always hot, always crispy. I don't get the fries daily so I'm very appreciative of the small side "olive salad" that comes with the sandwich. read more

I wanted sooo bad to like this place a lot since I like kabobs so much and the owner was soo nice. The food here was pretty good, but the lack of good sauce kills it for me. When I have kabobs I need the standard issue white sauce at least, and extreme bonus points for having a decent green/brown sauce. I will say this place definitely had a good value going on. I had the combo kabob which had beef cubes, kubideh (i think), and chicken. All the meats tasted good and the price was right.... But I neeed the sauce. The chicken came with a curry sauce on top that was okay, but not really my thing when I think of Kabobs (or curry for that matter). Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad, it was pretty good, but it just isn't what I was expecting on my chicken kabob. I would have prefered some yogurt sauce or something. The shining star of the meal was the eggplant side dish. The owner recommended it and she nailed this one. It was sooo good. If I return here I will definitely be ordering it again. The place had a good crowd and plenty of seating, so it looks like they have a lot of regulars, which means they are obviously doing something right. If they had a couple containers of white and/or green/kabob sauce sitting out, I would definitely be coming back more often! Thanks! Thanks Yvonne for letting me know about the yogurt sauce! I didn't know. In that case, I'll be back! :) read more

One of my go to hangout for quick bite of decent Mediterranean food. The service is fast, the prices are fair and food is good. Whats not to like. I wish they wouldnt serve in plastic container for people eating in. Its beyond time we stop using these single serve boxes. read more

I'm not sure what the hell is wrong with you guys, but this place sucked. I hope for your sake that it just started sucking as of today, otherwise, get your taste buds checked. I went today, after 30 days of fasting for what I was hoping to be a great meal that was so bad, I forced some down the hatch and the rest down the garbage. I rarely toss food, and if I had a dog, I would have doggy bagged it. No, scratch that, dogs deserve better. I ordered the kabob mixed grill platter with egg plant. I expected bread but there was none so I couldn't really enjoy the eggplant. The chicken piece looked and tasted like tofu. Horrible. The steak piece was too grizzly and overcooked. The ground up one was inedible. The rice was more Spanish that it was middle eastern or Mediterranean. Also, none of the meat tasted grilled, more like baked or microwaved...I double there is an open flame in the office building. This was my second and last visit. The first one I had the chicken shwarma sandwich and it was mediocre at best. My coworker said it sucked and he hasn't been back...I kept telling him he couldn't judge it on one visit, but now I wish I had listened to him. read more