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    Olivia

    4.6 (308 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Upscale

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    Chocolate chip cookie
    Lainey W.

    Was absolutely delectable! The service was fantastic and very attentive to any of our needs. The best bite of pasta I've had in Denver and the sauce was divine. A little underwhelmed by dessert but the bread and the pastas are a must try.

    Judy R.

    My friend and I decided to celebrate our birthdays this year at Restaurant Olivia, and it truly was a special evening. We received complimentary sparkling wine. We started with our favorite Aperol Spritz, warm baked bread and butter, and a light chopped salad with pistachios, then we split an order of French onion ravioli, followed by an intermezzo. The main event was the eggplant parmigiana! Every sip and every bite were perfection. The service was the best I have ever experienced, with at least 6 staff members attending to your every need. The seating is comfortable, and there are nice booths for groups. The noise level started at moderate but ended up noisy, with everyone having such a wonderful time! The parking is parallel street parking and can be challenging. Expensive but worth it! ($120 each, including the 20% service charge/tip) I think everyone should experience Restaurant Olivia at least once in their life. Extraordinary!

    French onion ravioli
    Alex K.

    Delicious food but the service and staff really were the highlights. We accidentally made a reservation for the wrong day and the hostess was able to get us seated and was so nice about the mix up. Then we had two staff members come and check on us because our actual waiter was busy. They were so genuinely friendly and personable. Our waiter was also wonderful and helped us choose what to get. I would recommend!

    Kimberly F.

    Came here for a friends birthday and everything was amazing start to finish! Our waitress was attentive and gave wonderful recommendations. This is my second time at Olivia with my first time over 3 years ago and it is as good as I remember. The space is larger but feels intimate. Pasta was so delicious as my friends and I sampled pretty much everything. The clear winner was the tagliatelle!! So savory and rich. The desserts were also top notch as well -- the cookie was just ok but still tasty. As someone who bakes often I wasn't impressed but it was still good. The cheesecake was a hit or miss for the table as it was more " cheese" forward but still something new for me to try! Loved everything about this experience and I hope to be back soon!

    Pork Terrine
    Melissa Z.

    Insane. Superb. Excellent. Impressive. Stunning. Give this place all the stellar adjectives cause it deserves it. Can't wait to go back.

    half eat gluten free tiramisu (gf)
    Rachel S.

    Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 (everything delicious) Portions: 4/5 (pasta sizes GREAT but could have used more bread.... Cus it's rare to have GF bread ‍) Options: 4/5 (would have loved more meat options. The coursed dinner had meat dishes but otherwise minimal options) GF opinions: GF focaccia was delish, maybe a little on the oily side but this such a treat. GF tagliatelle was superb - it had the right thickness/structure/bite to it, able to soak up the sauce just right! Dessert (tiramisu): 4/5 - highlight that it was GF but the crunchy stuff on top didn't fit a tiramisu. And the marscapone was a little thinner than a traditional tiramisu and there could have been more of that espresso bite. (I love tiramisu so anytime I can find it GF, I must try it and I'll say I've had a few better ) Overall: 5/5, awesome to have so many GF options but will keep this as a "treat" restaurant for the options per price.

    Chopped salad & roasted carrots
    Rachel M.

    I've been so eager to try this spot and it did not disappoint! It was one of the top three meals I've had in the city - the dishes were lovely, but the service blew me away! I went with a foodie friend - we each had a cocktail and split two appetizers, two entrees, and an order of tiramisu for dessert. As far as apps go, the chopped salad and focaccia were the crowd-pleasers. I'm still dreaming of the focaccia and sweet butter. Our two pasta entrees were delish - we both enjoyed the truffle gem more than the caramelized onion ravioli (but thought both were very tasty!). We had a complimentary palette cleanser and then embraced the tiramisu (very unique twist on a classic dessert). Throughout our meal, our server appropriately checked in and was very laid back (we very much appreciated her demeanor in a fine dining venue - she was so down-to-earth and had phenomenal recommendations!). Other staff members were quick to fold our napkins to ensure we felt cared for. I'd happily go back!

    Top: Tagliatelle, bottom: ravioli
    Kathleen N.

    This restaurant is Michelin rated so of course I had to go try it. I came to Olivia with high expectations but unfortunately, it didn't quite deliver. The meal was fine, but nothing about it stood out or felt particularly memorable, which was disappointing at this level. The French onion ravioli had a nice flavor, but I found myself wishing it leaned more into the "soup" aspect to really bring it to life. That being said, it was also very unique and I did enjoy the complexity of it. The chopped salad and burrata were both good, but pretty standard. I do have to say though, the burrata was different than any burrata I've ever had and was not with tomatoes which is what I'm used to. These were good, not bad by any means, just not memorable. The highlight of the night was definitely the huckleberry cheesecake which was rich, balanced. Overall, I left feeling underwhelmed. It wasn't a bad experience, just not one I'm in a hurry to repeat. I do have to give this restaurant points on their uniqueness on their dishes. I'm not quite sure about the Michelin recognition but might have to come back to give it another try.

    Kayla C.

    Went for a date night/late anniversary present for us both and we were delighted. Did the tasting menu and grabbed a bottle of wine as well. The evening felt special, though with tight seating, wasn't as intimate I would've wanted for the price we paid. Service was as expected for this kind of restaurant, bring new silverware for each dish and wiping the table in between.

    Mezzaluna
    Jessica C.

    Restaurant Olivia was the first Italian restaurant we had when we moved to Denver and we were not disappointed. We started off with the Chopped Salad which I appreciated that they split into two plates for my husband and I. After that, we got the burrata, I liked that it was made with pistachios! My husband got the Mezzaluna and I got the Tagliatelle. Both dishes were great, you could tell they were made from very fresh ingredients. The pasta was perfectly al dente and chewy. I appreciated that there were several non alcoholic drink options. I got the Moderate Mule and loved the hibiscus flavor! My husband got the Old Fashion which also had a hibiscus note and was tasty. I also liked that there were actual hand towels in the restrooms, a nice little touch. Our server was great - we were too dull for dessert but he gave us two take home and bake cookies. We enjoyed our dinner at Restaurant Olivia and will be sure to come back.

    Gluten free pasta
    Sara M.

    This Italian restaurant is amazing!! It's pricey but reasonably so. All the apps & entrees were amazing. The service was informative and attentive! The place was cozy & high class. I loved it & highly recommend. The gluten free pasta was a hit!!

    Bibamba chocolate budino (chocolate mouse with hazelnut crumble) gluten free
    Justin M.

    After seeing a menu with fresh gluten-free faccacia and pasta we were intrigued. When we found it fully booked weeks out we had to give it a go. We couldn't get reservations, but we found they have 8 first come first serve bar seats. The bar is a bit tight, but if you don't mind you might slip in for a dinner. Olivia has an intimate modern vibe with attentive service. The menu is designed to support multi course tastings. My gluten-free wife really enjoyed the ability to have many gf options across the spectrum. She usually has to watch everyone else get bread and butter. This time she had her own. The food was delicious and presented well. Overall a very pleasant dinning experience. The bill suggested they knew they were booked out and had a loyal following. I can respect the need to turn a profit but as much as we liked Olivia, it was quite expensive for pasta, and even more for their gf pasta. Otherwise I can understand why they get a lot of 5 stars. It's worth a visit. Their execution won't disappoint.

    Mushroom Pate
    Lindsay D.

    Came here for dinner last night. Was sat at the bar as I did not have a reservations. Ordered the Mushroom Pate, Mafaldine, Gemelli, Peach Crumble Cheesecake. The mushroom pate and dessert were delicious. The mafaldine was good but not spectacular. I do want to mention. I felt like me n my guest were kind of ignored and treated differently than everyone else sitting in the bar. Barely spoken to. And the guy serving bringing everyone's food out did not bring our food out. Just felt off, or even a pinch of discrimination. Just saying how I feel because I don't think this is acceptable behavior anywhere but maybe that's how this state treats its guests. Ambiance not much from the bar although the dining area did seem nice.

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    Ask the Community - Olivia

    Are there gluten and dairy-free dining options?

    Yes, they have a lot of gluten free and dairy free options.

    Do they have gluten free options?

    Yes, they have gluten free options. Not for filled pastas (like ravioli) but non-filled pastas (like spaghetti) can be made GF.

    Do they have vegan options or accommodate vegans?

    Yes

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    I came here with my boss for a quick work lunch, and we needed to be in and out pretty fast. It…read morelooked like the bartender was also serving the high-top tables, so it took a minute to get his attention, but once we ordered, everything moved quickly! I got the Caprese pesto sandwich, or at least I think that's what it was called, and wow. It was so good. I honestly could've eaten another one I've also been here before for dinner with friends and remember loving the pasta. Whether it's lunch, date night, or dinner with friends, this place has always been solid. Definitely worth it, and I'll be back!!

    Looking for a nice, if casual, Italian restaurant for a nice dinner with the wife and calling back…read moreto a recent trip we made to Italy. North Italia looked like it fit the bill. There were bright elements in our visit, but overall, I was disappointed. FOOD & DRINK: We ordered a couple of cocktails. The S'mores seasonal cocktail was mostly about sweetness (a not uncommon thing here). My Diabolo cocktail had what might have been a pleasant, lightweight fruit flavor, but that was overwhelmed by Calabrian chilis (which also threatened to overwhelm the apps). Both more or less matched the description on the menu, but the execution was underwhelming. I later had a glass of Chianti, which was nice. We had some Cacio e Pepe Arancini, which did not remind me at all of Cacio e Pepe, and were sort of gooey, though the pesto aioli was a nice touch. We split a Caesar salad which was a good idea because (a) it was huge and (b) it was the tastiest thing we had -- an excellent, garlicky dressing, with a good blend of lettuce, parmesan, and house croutons. My lasagna came in a little metal baking bowl that, duh, it was baked in. It looked very nice, and was a generous proportion, but it made actually cutting up and eating bites of the lasagna a bit awkward. The savory of the sauce in the lasagna was mostly swamped by the sweetness of the ricotta mixture. My wife had Short Rib sauce on Lumache pasta. It was tasty, but not as flavorful as the short ribs or the rest of the menu description hinted. That was an overall flaw of most of what we had -- interesting-sounding items that seemed to have the flavor turned down to 3. For dessert, the salted caramel Budino was fine but too sweet. That also described the Tiramisu. The coffee was good. SERVICE: Though it took a couple of minutes for them to decide on a table for us (though we had reservations and were there on the dot), everything else about the service was outstanding -- our waitress when we needed her, not there when we didn't, and overall very friendly and pleasant. Bravo. AMBIANCE: The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated. The chairs were surprisingly comfortable and nicely narrow in profile (though wide enough for comfort) so that moving them around and maneuvering past them wasn't a problem. Biggest issue here was that, at 5:45 and for the duration of our meal, the noise level was such that my wife and I could hardly hear each other over the table we were at. Most of the noise, though not all of it, was Happy Hour folk in the bar, and North Italia clearly does a land office business with that cohort. For me, I'd make a point to dine later, if that fit the rest of the plans for the evening. NET-NET: Being in Cherry Creek, parking is always an issue. The adjoining hotel gave us valet service for $14, which was worth it for the convenience. Not counting that valet, or tip, the tab worked out to about $90 each for the two of us which on the one hand I would expect for a higher-end restaurant in the area, but on the other hand seemed a bit steeper than the food experience we'd had. I wouldn't turn down an invitation from a friend to dine at North Italia again -- it wasn't a *bad* meal -- but I wouldn't recommend to a friend as a place to eat. There are a lot of great restaurants, even just in the Cherry Creek area, and I'd rather try (or revisit) one of those, given a preference.

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    I'm familiar with the Nobu chain of restaurants and understood that this would be similar. We were…read morea party of four that were celebrating a birthday. We ordered Omakase style. Some of courses were delicious and some were mediocre. We spent almost $700 for a party of four. The situation that needs the most improvement was the pace of the meal. The courses were separated by a 20-30-minute wait time. Considering that the courses were very small and contained 5-6 pieces for a party of four... that equates to a little more than a small bite every 20-30 minutes. The dinner took 2.5 hours to develop, and we were honestly still hungry by the end. The waiter started asking us if were "still hungry" at about the fifth courses. By the end, we felt awkward in asking for more. The wagyu beef was particularly disappointing as the beef was somewhat chewy, lacking taste and small. Waiters seemed to be near their capacity of workload. Didn't really take the time to serve, walk you thru the menus, keep the service moving or even gauge your level of satisfaction. We ordered dessert to celebrate the birthday. Apart from a small chocolate plaque on the dessert that said, "happy birthday", there was no attempt to celebrate the occasion as other less exclusive restaurants do... no "happy birthday" wish, no courtesy dessert... nothing special. The best part of this meal was by far, the young couple that accompanied us. Friendly advice: if you want to impress a client with something the feels exclusive... this may be the place. If you are looking for amazing food, being pampered and feeling your money was "well spent", try another place. I don't plan to visit this restaurant soon.

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