I was downtown Orlando, starving... looking for a bite to eat. I came across Olives and decided to give them a try. The restaurant looks new and is very clean. It has a good vibe and is decorated nicely. I walked in and was greeted by a smiling cashier. The menu screens were not working so I asked for a menu. The cashier kindly handed me a menu, and I decided to order the bowl with half rice and half lentils, beef shawarma and all the veggies EXCEPT onions. This place is set up to order the food and sit down with a number and they will deliver the order to your table. I sat down and received my food about 5 minutes later. The food was good, but the order was not what I ordered. It did not have half rice and half lentils... only rice and it had onions. I would suggest stating lite sauce as well, it had a bit too much tzatziki sauce. The chef did stop by my table to ask how my meal was, I mentioned the missing lentils and he immediately brought them out. Also, I tried the jalapeño sauce.... whoo, it's spicy!! Overall I had a very pleasant experience and the food was delicious. read more

Food was tasty, service was quick and friendly. Super clean interior and can see kitchen. Great addition to downtown!

Was just okay! Expected much better based on the Yelp reviews and photos. We ordered beef and chicken shawirma sandwiches, a falafel sandwich and more. The portions were small for dinner and overpriced. Sandwiches didn't look anything like the Yelp photos. service was friendly but slow. The restaurant is new and clean. They have a nice self-serve coke machine. My guess is that this is a great lunch place for downtown businesses. We visited Saturday evening for dinner and it wasn't great for that. read more

Olives - Order counter - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Grabbed lunch to go at this new spot downtown. The restaurant was very nice inside and the staff was welcoming and friendly. I ordered the Olive box which is a protein of your choice and 2 sides. I picked the gyro meat with a greek salad and baba ghanoush. It was very tasty. My favorite was the baba ghanoush, some of the best I've had. I will definitely be back to try more items. read more

Olives - Olive box with gyro, greek salad and baba ghanoush. Yummy - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Food was not good, definitely not what I was expecting. A lot of white sauce is put in the gyro which makes it not taste as good. Shawarma was terrible, tastes like cloves. When the manager came out to speak to us after he spoke to another customer, we told him that the shawarma tasted like cloves and if cloves were made into the food. He gave us a stale response and say he doesn't know how the food is made or what is made with the meat, which was odd to me because he was the manager. After that he just walked away and didn't ask us for anything us thar could help accommodate us. read more

Don't try to go here for lunch unless you are prepared to wait 30-40 minutes to get your food. Today, I got there at noon - the place was busy but not slammed. I placed my order and paid cash. They have me a number and I proceeded to wait after 15 minutes I asked and I was told it shouldn't be much longer. At 25 minutes I asked again and was told the same thing. At 30 minutes I was already going to be late getting back to my office and just had to leave - I couldn't even get a refund because the line wasn't moving because they were so slow. I hope that if they ever did finish making my meal they at least gave it to a homeless person instead of just throwing it away. I appreciate that the owner got back to me with an explanation. So I'm raising my rating - I will give it another go some other day. I just would have been nice for staff to have given me a heads up while I was there so I wouldn't have wasted my lunch hour - but everyone is entitled to a bad day. read more

First time there and the food was yummy but the experience was not. My friend has finished half her Gyro and I was still waiting on my food (3 sides plate). One of the sides was wrong and when they corrected it, another side was incorrect. Perhaps it's because I shared a table number with my friend. I'm not opposed to giving this place another try but to all reading this review...each individual should grab a table number. Lots of staff confusion. #SMH read more

Olives does not disappoint! Everything was excellent from the chicken swarms, (sp) to the hummus and falafel.

I really liked the build your own bowl I had the chicken and the Gyro, Excellent quality and excellent value.

It was my 1st time on July 9, 2021 going here and will be my last. The young skinny guy that was taking my order seemed agitated to start with. Asked me at least once if I was vegan or vegetarian which I gave him my response. Asked me again after I was weighing my options and told him it doesn't matter. He needs a hearing aid if he had to ask a 2nd time! Didn't seem like he wanted to be working that nite. I'll be telling everyone I know about the horrible service and unintelligent guy and tell them not to come here because there are better places in downtown and that's no way to have a 1st time customer wanting to come back! read more

I got the chicken shawarma and it surprised me loads of flavor from the potato, pickled veggies, tahini sauce, and even the wrap itself. I got tabbouleh on the side which was also good. Overall pretty fresh food and tasty too. I'll def be going back soon! read more

Olives - Chicken shawarma and tabbouleh - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We taste Mediterranean food everywhere we go and Olives is some of the tastiest we have found anywhere from east to west coast and in between. My husband works during the week in Orlando. I make an order from olives that lasts forever a couple of days. read more

I ordered food today for a luncheon; no complaints from us! The food was very tasty. The miss at the front was very friendly and made sure to label everything so it was easy peasy for everyone! read more

This is Downtown Orlando's hidden gem! The food is delicious and fresh... oh, and did I forget to mention how affordable it is?! I ordered a "Build Your Own Bowl" with rice, classic gyro meat, and all of the veggies. I also added some Hummus. The food portion was HUGE and the price was great. My dish was just over $10 due to the added Hummus side. The bowl was prepared very well and it looked like it belonged on an advertisement. My bowl was full of delicious flavor and color! I will definitely be making more visits here soon to try the rest of the menu. read more

Olives - Food menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Food is amazing, customer service is beyond woooooooow, I've heard about this restaurant all the way when i was in San Diego CA and im so lucky to be here and got the chance to try the food. I wish i can give a 100 Star read more

Wandering around downtown on a Monday afternoon and I happen to run into this place. Souki was so awesome and knowledgeable about the menu. she was also really funny which is always a plus. The food was warm and delicious and it was very big in portion. i'm definitely going to come back here and I recommend this place for the best gyros in downtown Orlando. read more

The food is deliciously healthy, the staff is very friendly and the prices are affordable. Pick anything from the menu, anything, you cannot go wrong. read more

I'm from Chicago and we have great Gyros but this place is amazing with their Gyros in a bowl kinda like Chiptole but better.

I loooove this placeeee, their food is super healthy and delicious!! and the location is niceee read more

Olives - Chicken box - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Probably the only healthy place I've seen in DT. Super yummy and fast. I loved it... looks like I found my new place!

The bowl was the best Beef Shawarma I have ever had!!! Highly recommend this place! It was extremely clean and the staff was very helpful on picking items off the menu! read more

If you're vegan (or not), this is a great place to nourish up. The food is freshly made, and tastes like you'd expect. Lots of love in every bite. :) Love this place...!!! The falafels are the best I've ever tasted. The hummus.. OMG... and now I'm addicted to the lentil soup. WOW. Please support...you won't be let down...and you'll have good healthy food that tastes soooo good. read more

I got the shawarma and i really love it. You have lots of choices to order. The service is great, Gizelle is very accommodating. Definitely recommended. read more

Olives is a great little Mediterranean/Greek restaurant that is really affordable. Two people ate, with apps and drinks for $25. I had the chicken shawarma sandwich (which comes with a side for $7.99). It was quite tasty, especially after adding their hot sauce (which is amazing!). Their hot sauce seems to be a slightly creamy jalapeno sauce that is just awesome - so much flavor and spice. They should bottle and sell that stuff! We also got a plate to share and chose hummus, grape leaves, and tobouli. It was pretty good but the grape leaves are served cold (traditional Greek) and we prefer hot (flavor was pretty good though). Staff was super nice and helpful, and food came out in 13 minutes (which is a good time for fast casual). We will definitely come back when we are craving Mediterranean food! read more

The food was meh. What was most disturbing was that I asked for Greek dressing on my salad but somehow their Greek dressing was more like Wishbone Italian dressing. Their chicken Shawarma sandwich could've also used a little more meat. I did enjoy the garlic sauce though. I most likely won't return. read more

I just started working in the area and this place is becoming one of my favorites already. So far I've had the Lamb Gyro, Lentil Peas Soup and the Spicy Potatoes. Everything is so flavorful and fresh! I'm tired of processed food and sandwiches so I like coming here for a home cooked type meal. The lentil peas soup is rich and filling. The restaurant itself is always neat and clean. Each area is sanitized immediately after patrons leave. Staff is always engaging warm and friendly. Great spot!! read more

The food is delicious and the service is very friendly and attentive. The place is clean, nicely decorated and has a cool vibe. Love this place! read more

Olives - Vegan Delight Platter with Baklava Cheesecake! - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food was quick. I ordered two of the olive boxes. I ordered both chicken and beef. It was dry nothing eventful. The Greek salad had big pieces of tomato feta, onion, and olives. Tasted traditional but I was expecting lettuce for some reason and there was none. The hummus was good. I also ordered the feta spicy dip which was extremely tasty. The problem is that you get two sides. So I ordered the hummus and the Greek salad. That means I did not get rice. And we were served 2 to 3 small pieces of Flatbread. Keep in mind that I ordered the spicy feta dip. So I think they forgot to give me a side of bread with the dip. The meal did not come with traditional yogurt sauce which I had to order on the side. So in short By the time I got done adding the side sauces and the side rice. Dinner for two not including drinks was close to $70 with tip. So for a quick to go meal I felt it was quite expensive. read more

I wanted to like this please because I normally like this food and cook it myself. But my half lentil and half lettuce bowl was all water. I was the only customer so they could have taken the time to drain the tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce so that they didn't put so much water in my meal. if The food was good then I don't Know because the water washed off the seasoning. read more

Olives - Lentil and lettuce bowl. Mostly water. - Mediterranean Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Yes, finally a place that you can get great and quick service Mediterranean anytime of the day....and most importantly - babaganoush! Granted, they are so much more than this, but I've needed this in my life ffr far tooo long. It's been a tough location for so many tHings before it, so if you're in the downtown area, near the movie theater or looking for a reasonably priced, quick service and delicious place-GO....RUN, SKIP, but get there! So many delicious items on their menu--bowls, platters, savory and sweet delights! I've had the hummus, gyro meat, Greek salad, babaganoush, Greek fries, tzatziki, etc. Also, they are so very nice, great customer service! Also, for health conscious folks, options for almost all dietary needs, including keto! read more

This place is DELISH! If you're looking for fast and fresh Mediterranean food this is it. I stumbled upon this by searching for healthy fast food in the downtown orlando area. Ordered Uber eats and got the olives box with falafel and omg the falafel was so good. It was crispy but moist and fresh. Great flavor! Also ordered the gyro bowl, tons of meat and the garlic sauce is delish. I will be a regular customer fo sho! read more

The gyro and hummus were both so good, and the price was reasonable for the amount. I suggest to pre-order if you order during lunch.

Great fast casual spot - staying at a hotel nearby and was looking for a place to eat and do some work. The food was delicious and reasonably priced- had a salad with some chicken shawarma and will certainly be returning here in future weeks for work. Great value, great taste, and great location read more

Soooooooo good. I was in town for one night on business. Walked down to this place for quick carryout. I ordered the gyro, spicy potatoes, hummus and stuffed grape leaves. Everything was fresh and tasty, charming presentation with the hummus and fast, super friendly service. If you need a quick lunch or dinner that isnt the usual fast food fare - Olives is your place. read more

Incredible flavors. The chicken shawarma was spot on, just as good as the ones I ate in the Middle East. A must have!!!

Stopped in for a quick bite one evening. Only ordered a falafel sandwich to try the restaurant out. Food was super fresh and very tasty! I'm excited to come back in and try more. Excellent price point as well! read more

This place is amazing and ghizlane is awesome she was the sweetest and nicest. She makes the taziki sauce homemade and fresh daily!! This place is truly a gem in downtown Orlando! read more

Casual place to eat amazing Mediterranean food. We are visiting from California and ate Mediterranean food quite often in casual places to super formal places and I must say this is one of the better Mediterranean meals I've had. Everything was fresh and delicious and the staff was beyond courteous. We leave tomorrow but are trying to figure out how we can squeeze another meal in here. Must try.! read more

This spot is perfect for a quick bite. The falafels are the best I have had in the local area. The babaganoush and hummus are also wonderful with the pita bread and pickled vegetables. I have been here multiple times and each time was delicious. I will definitely be back soon read more

First time having a gyro and the young lady was so helpful to me and my family. The shawarma gyro was delicious, be sure to ask for a side of garlic sauce, it taste so good. If ever back in the area I will definitely stop here again. read more