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    Olivella

    4.4 (148 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndItalian
    Closed 5:30 pm - 8:30 PM

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    diva l.

    We celebrated our 20th anniversary there they had menus that were just for us ! From the greeting to the very end we felt so cared for. Best homemade pasta we've ever had to be honest we've been to many places in the Los Angeles area with all the fancy chefs. The chef here has things locked in! Even better. It's a wonderful. The sauces were delightful! Best caccio Pepe I've ever had !!! Our server Evan also went above and beyond! Wow. I would give it 6 stars if possible. Thank you !

    Kristin M.

    The ambience was beautiful and cozy, service & sommelier were wonderful! We had the roast chicken - perfectly tender and crispy skin, delicious potatoes. Not a huge fan of the butter infused with fennel, but that's just my flavor profile. Definitely a wonderful, special dinner!

    Tommy N.

    This restaurant was lovely. I had a great dining experience. Ambience was very classy, intimate and upscale. The outdoor dining area had a great view of the mountains. Service was excellent. The staff were very professional yet friendly and really catered to patrons. They took time to explain the menu and were also very attentive. Food overall had great flavors. Unfortunately, the main course was underwhelming, which was quite disappointing considering it should've been the highlight dish of the entire course meal. The strip steak was cooked medium yet it was quite tough and dry. The quality of the meat wasn't the best. And, the portion was really small- two slices of steak with some sauce and that's about it. I think a third slice of steak would be fair or at least add some mashed puree or some kind of vegetable to make it more substantial or elevate it. The dish just felt like it was missing something to enhance it and to also cut the sweetness from the fruits. Other than that, food was overall pretty tasty. My favorite dish would actually be the complimentary amuse bouche served before the appetizer, then the caviar appetizer (extra $50), then the pasta, then steak, and last would be the dessert. The dessert was just decent, nothing unique or spectacular about it. Cocktail drinks were great. With the caviar upgrade, cost was $175 per person for a 4-course meal. Portions are definitely on the smaller side so don't expect to get full if you are a big eater. Good thing is that they also serve fresh sourdough bread, which does help fill you up.

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    MB A.

    Great fine dining experience. We loved our visit to Olivella and the Ojai Valley Inn. The service was great and food was fantastic. Accommodating experience and unique dishes! We're looking forward to being back in the future!

    Garden lettuces
    Ryan G.

    Delisih food, great service, amazing ambiance...This place has it all, for a price. If you want to shell out for a nice, romantic, or special meal, this is definitely the place in Ojai to do it! Like any other upscale restaurant, this is a pre fixe menu. At the time of dining (summer 2024) the price per person was $125 each. The menu rotates. There is wine pairing for additional $125, and you can order wines / beers / cocktails by the glass. Ambiance: (5/5) The dining room is emaculate and definitely gives off "romantic" vibes. Modern, upscale, and traditional with the architecture. If you can, I recommend a seat on the patio during sunset. Gorgeous views and beautiful hues. Food: (5/5). All the food is fresh and farm to table. The menu even gives a depiction of where all the food comes in the area! Super informative and love to see. One of the best dishes was the garden salad. You could taste the freshness in each leaf! Overall: if you are in the area, definitely worth a visit! Its a bit pricey, spent $380 for two, which includes 2 dinners, 2 glasses of wine, tax and tip. But the meal is definitely memorable!

    Gizelle F.

    Incredible, incredible evening. Could not have asked for better. Local food and produce, simple ingredients that are just so well done. I never thought I would say this but the salad was my favorite! Also, I've never had a piece of halibut that soft. So impressive. Sit on the patio to enjoy a sunset arguably better than the "pink moment" on the other side of the restaurant! Above all, the best part of the night was the service. Evan was our guy. He was so thoughtful and kind. After he served dessert, he asked if there was anything else he would get us. I jokingly replied something commenting on my intense pregnancy craving for peanut Mnm's. All of a sudden we have a bag of peanut Mnm's on our table. How did that even happen? Great food, ambiance, above and beyond service. Fantastic evening.

    Beef tartare with caviar

    Had another exceptional meal at Olivella. They recently switched from a prix fixe to a la carte menu and I loved it just as much as their old menu. I had the garden lettuces, beef tartare with caviar, and bolognese - loved everything I had, but the beef tartare was the stand out. What makes Olivella really memorable is the service - Evan was excellent and the entire service team was kind and attentive. This will continue to be my go to restaurant when staying at the inn.

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    Juliane D.

    We shared an extraordinary dining experience at Olivella at the Ojai valley inn this weekend. This 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings was nothing short of sublime. We started with a Himachi Crudo Amuse Bouche, worked through a Caviar presentation, a pasta course, Exquisite wagyu A5 steak and ended with the light as cloud desserts. Everything was paired perfectly with wine by Melissa and service by the incomparable, Allana! Chef Andrew Foskey absolutely needs to be awarded a Michelin guide (if not 2 ) Bravo

    Stephanie A.

    Stopped by to have a dinner here after a day spa. I thought the food was just okay, but the service was impeccable! Not in a rush to return, but will be opened to give it another try.

    Stella Y.

    Olivella has some of the best-tasting food I've ever had--easily in my top 5. Every dish is unique and thoughtfully prepared.

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    Katelyn P.

    Olivella is the most amazing restaurant experience I have ever had in my life. Jared was our server and he was beyond attentive. From every recommendation, every presentation, I couldn't believe how knowledgeable he was. I wish I could dine here over and over again. The wine pairing was spectacular, the fresh truffles were beautiful, the bolognese was out of this world. I have never and will never taste a better bolognese than I had here. The ambiance is warm and cozy, but elegant and sophisticated all at the same time.

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    Best meal of the entire weekend. Service was impeccable. It was the perfect setting to celebrate our anniversary.

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