First and foremost, make a reservation for the interior patio. Without a reservation you will most likely be seated in the bar/kitchen area next to the street with greasy smoke blowing in from the Isla Burger joint across the street. They have no exhaust fan over the grill so the grease just billows out the front door. As for the restaurant itself. Service was very good and the food was a nice break from several dinners from the traditional local cuisine. . We started with the Greek tapas. Comes with a freshly baked/hot loaf of bread. Olives, goat cheese, tzatziki and egg plant sauces. Very good. We had the Moussaka and Spanakopita. Both were excellent. Finished with their home made cherry ice cream. I highly recommend a visit. read more

The best Mediterranean Food on the Island! Coming to Mexico, we didnt plan to eat things that weren't mexican cuisine, but we are glad we stopped here. This place has a beautiful seating area that is outside. It started to rain a little, but with the trees, it wasn't a problem. The Hummus was amazing and the chicken kababs made the meal. Highly Recommend, great for a romantic evening. read more

Olivia - Mediterranean Near Me - Isla Mujeres, ROO

Great service here, we didn't have a reservation, so we got seated in the bar area, as they were booked for the night. The food is great. Got the Greek tapas, great flavors, Roquefort salad was amazing, fresh greens and full of flavor, loved the sweet dressing with the powerful cheese. I am not much into Mediterranean food, but my wife loves it. She insisted on trying and she was right. She got the chicken and olives, I got the abondigas meatballs. Been to a number of restaurants here and some are disappointing, this one is not.... read more

So beautiful it hardly seems real, and the food is amazing. Try the labahne. And the chocolate mousse.

Ohmigosh! Our experience at Olivia last nite was fantastic-ambience, service and food were all outstanding! We shared a bunch of Greek and Moroccan tapas with a bottle of Albariño. Scrumptious! The breads were to die for! Then we shared the Moroccan fish fillet and Pastilla! Such delicious seasonings! So much flavor! The staff were just the right amount of attentive, and so sweet. Lovely surroundings! And then the owner came out to make sure we were satisfied. More than satisfied! Utterly delighted! read more

Olivia has some amazing Mediterranean food! Just make sure if you are planning on eating here that you make a reservation in advance as they are usually packed each night they are open; we were lucky that there happened to be a table available when we dropped in. We enjoyed the Mixed Plate which consisted a skewer of shishlik (chicken thigh) and a skewer of kafta (ground beef) served with hummus, tahini and cabbage and the Moroccan Style Fish Fillet a spicy, cooked slowly in red sauce with lime, garlic, coriander, chickpeas and olive oil and served over couscous. Both meals were incredible; the flavor was spot on. Service was outstanding from the hostess to the wait staff to the bartender; all were friendly and made sure that we enjoyed our dining experience at Olivia. read more

This place came highly recommended from a travel book I bought. It is a beautiful setting and the food is delicious. The service was great, I wish I had gotten my servers name so I'd give her the proper compliments here. The setting was also beautiful and casual. I would give it a 5 star review if it wasn't for the hostess, so was brash and gave me a terrible first impression of the place, and the price, which for Mexican standards was waaaaayyyy above what it needed to be. Overall good place and good experience. read more

So delicious as always...I've been here four times over the last four years on my annual trip to Isla de Mujeres. I always crave Middle Eastern salads and grilled meats and Olivia satisfies with fresh pita, delicious Moroccan style carrots and Matboucha. The housemade babaganoush, tahini and chumus are out of this world! Safe to bet that anything on the menu will delight. This is a must for visitors to the island who want to dine in a beautiful spot read more

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If you need a reason to visit this gem of an Island....... Olivia's would be a Great reason .... My mouth is watering now just thinking about this place... 10 Stars.... Ebert read more

Olivia - Mediterranean Near Me - Isla Mujeres, ROO

First time coming to olivia's I was with my mom. We absolutely love Mediterranean food and this beat our expectations we got the Greek Tappas, a bean dish that I can't remember the name and the Greek salad. All was AMAZING!! Service was off the chain and the ambiance is too die for read more

Olivia - Tappas and bean salad to the right - Mediterranean Near Me - Isla Mujeres, ROO

Olivia's was a hit with our party of 8. The margaritas I had were the best during my 7 day stay on Isla. The food was all great. The humus was definitely made in house and the pita bread was hot n fresh. Our party of 8 all ordered different dishes and they all loved them. The atmosphere was magical, romantic and the staff was top notch. I would definitely recommend Olivia's. read more

Worth reserving a table during one of their seatings. Best meal we had on the island -- the Moroccan style fish was incredible.

Still great Mediterranean food on the little island of Isla Mujeres! Great tapas and grilled kabobs! The Pastillo was also deliciously prepared. All food was nicely presented by friendly staff. Who would have thought on this little island you could find such diversity! second time at this restaurant and will definitely go back! read more

Outstanding restaurant. We went here to celebrate my birthday. It was great to have the option of having Mediterranean food in Mexico. The ambiance was so lovely. The food was wonderful. We started with the Moroccan tapas. Definitely recommended. My husband had the kabobs for his entree and I had the Mafrum, a dish that had ground beef and potatoes in a flavorful sauce. I loved Isla Mujeres and this restaurant! read more

Ok so we ordered one of everything on the menu. Every single thing was delicious. The moussaka was a standout. There were steak tips that were perfectly marinated. There was really something for everyone. The drinks were delicious as well. Highly recommended. Daniel the server was highly entertaining and the owner even came to the table and he was a very nice and professional man. I'm a fan of this restaurant and if I ever come back to Isla Mujeres, I will come eat here again. read more

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We first ate here three years ago. We are glad to see it is still flourishing . The food is wonderful , the service superb and the ambiance perfect . The gato that strolls through looking for scraps us even well mannered! You can make reservations ahead of time on their website. Don't miss it!! read more

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That's one of the best places I ate in ever, and I'm traveling and eating allot around the world. This restaurant is really special and serve chef-level dishes and appetizers! read more

The best restaurant in Isla Mujeres!!! Hands down .. my exhusband is Moroccan and I've ate all over the Mediterranean and this restaurant compares to that area. Being American , this restaurant is better than any American Mediterranean I have ever ate!!! Great service!!! Ask for Melania because she is the best waitstaff I have ever experienced . I went to this restaurant during COVID and I spent 3 weeks on the island and ate there 4 times. Go for the Moroccan tapas and the chicken shawarma , the chicken and olives, or the shislik (kabob) ... all wonderful!!! I will be going back to this island just to eat at olivias !! read more

The good: attentive waiters, decor and general ambiance. One of the more upscale restaurants on Isla Mujeres where you might want to put on a nicer dress or a shirt. A-OK: a menu with the Greek and Israely influence. Not bad and not great. If you are looking for a restaurant in the Riviera Maya to make you feel like you never left Sacramento or Philadelphia with reasonable US prices, then this place is for you. Depending on one's experience with world dining scene, the rating can fluctuate from fabulous to very marginal. So if you like food like that in the US, you would like it on Isla. I can't give rating to mixed drinks as I do not drink them, but wine list was on a cheap side and was a good match with the food offerings. read more

My all time favorite restaurant on Isla. I have never had a bad meal the 5-6x I've eaten here. The ambiance is super romantic, wine list and prices are great. If you go, the chicken and olives dish is a must! Baklava for dessert! Must stop here's read more

The place is amazing nicely decorated great atmosphere. The food, Mediterranean food is perfect. Highly recommend. The best restaurant in the island. read more

What a great place! Charming atmosphere matched by friendly and helpful service. Our food was really good. Chicken with olives was slow cooked with wine and spices and a large portion served over couscous. White bean salad with pickled onions was star quality as was Moroccan style fish filet with potatoes , lime, garlic and olive oil over couscous. Highly recommend. Cash only. read more

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One of the few places on Isla Mujeres where you'll need a reservation - but it is well worth the effort. We stopped by one evening when we were in town and made reservations for later in the week. In case of rain, tables get shuffled around but we ended up with a perfect night and sat in the open-air portion of the restaurant. Awesome ambiance for a date night dinner ! We had settled on the moussaka, shishlik and the mixed plate from the grill when our waiter suggested the chicken in olives. The flavors involved in the chicken in olives are amazing - we're glad we followed the recommendation. We did the grilled items as appetizers and then took a box to go - snacks for later on. Everything was great - the service was attentive but definitely not rushed, the food was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Olivia's will be on our "must visit" list for our next trip to Isla ! read more

Delicious Mediterranean food in a beautiful setting. As an Israeli, I appreciate a good pita when I see one (which is rarely this side of the ocean), and their hummus and pita were great. We also had the skewers and the Moroccan fish, both of which were excellent. To top it all off, they serve some of our favorite discoveries from this trip -- beers by Isla Brewing Company! read more

I dined here while on vacation. Heard it was one of the nicer places to dine. Menu was eclectic Mediterranean. The establishment itself was super quaint and quite lovely. Service was good, attentive. Prices are high compared to other local restaurants but food was good! FYI, they only accept cash read more

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Their food is just amazing. The price is up their. But it's definitely worth it. They just know how to do middle eastern food 100%. I lived in the Middle East for a long time and was super impressed with their food. I even liked the mussaka, although it's different than what I am used to. It's more like a beef, cheese, and eggplant lasagna. But the taste is great. You should definitely try this place! read more

Olivia has consistently been amongst the leading restaurants on the island. The cuisine offers a wide variety of Mediterranean favorites, and the dining experience is absolutely wonderful! Make reservations well in advance as Olivia is one of the most popular restaurants on Isla Mujeres. read more

It rained the night we walked in the restaurant, and it was packed, but Olivia's still fit us in at a romantic table surrounded by plant life. This place is a gem. The service was on point and incredibly kind. They checked in on us often, always with a smile, and entertained our conversation of the history of this sweet place. The large portions were beyond delicious. I'm still dreaming about the homemade pita! All in all, bellies full and a great night out. We look forward to coming back! read more

The food was mouth watering. We started with the special (it was like a Mediterranean pizza without cheese) then shared the Moussaka- which I highly recommend. The service was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was beautiful and sexy. If you like Mediterranean food, it's a MUST! read more

This was recommended to us by fellow vacationers! We really like it, everything was delicious and well cooked. The drinks were nice and it was good to enjoy a nice bottle of wine. I will go back again. Not a lot of good restaurants choices in Isla, and this is in my list to come back. read more

Let me preface by saying: THEY DON'T ACCEPT CARDS!!! We got to the restaurant around 5:30p and were quickly seated. Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive. I had a mojito which was refreshing and delicious. We ordered hummus as an appetizer which was just okay-- we could have skipped it entirely. I really enjoyed my moussaka (sp?), it was sooo good! My husband ordered the chicken and olives dish which came served on couscous. We both enjoyed also as it was tasty although a bit on the "oily" side. When we got the bill, we thought their conversion rate was a bit off but we just paid in pesos so it was not a big deal. What did suck were the mosquitos. Within the first 10 min we both got bit at least 6x, my husband ended up running to the pharmacy which was a block away to grab mosquito repellent. I wish our server would have mentioned that they had some on hand as soon as we sat down, we would have used it immediately. read more

The mixed plate was one of the best meals of my life. We got the shepherds salad as an app to split with my boyfriend and it was amazing and so fresh. The ambiance out back was lovely and prices were extremely appropriate for the quality of the food. Absolutely amazing - I will be daydreaming about this food at my desk job. :) read more

Olivia is an amazing restaurant. Each dish was the best I can remember in a long lifetime of eating Mediterranean cooking.

Looking for dinner for our last night based on reviews (like all young Americans it seems) and came across Olivia's. I was sold when I noticed the owners are Israeli (me too). We were not disappointed! Oh my goodness the short ribs were delectable. And the Greek-type salad (called something different) was delicious and refreshing. Espresso martini for a little boost was also perfect. Side note, really impressed to find other Jews on this little piece of paradise e.g. Chabad. P.s. the atmosphere is wonderful. Thanks for a perfect dinner! read more

The BEST (and only good) meal we had on Isla Mujeres. Every bite of food was delicious, the ambiance was lovely, and the staff was great. Don't skip the baklava- it was perfect! read more

One of the best restaurants on the island. Reservations are almost always required or you can always put your name down and hope to get in. Food is delicious! Very flavorful and tons of options. Only two wine by the glass options, but both are great! Food favorites- moussaka and Greek Tapas - the eggplant salad is amazing, Moroccan style fish filet- flavoring is to die for! read more

Want a dinner/meal in Paradise?? This is the place...from the staff to the chef preparing long family recipes of the owners, to the owners themselves. An experience you must try when you visit Isla Mujeres.... read more

The service was terrible - some of the worst service I've ever experienced dining out. Our waiter was beyond short with us to the point where you would've thought we personally offended him. When asked for recommendations he quickly rattled off 5 or 6 items while walking away from us. Later, when asked for the dessert menu he once again rattled off the options while walking away so quickly you could hardly comprehend what he said. It was all a very bizarre encounter and gave you the sense that he couldn't be bothered. Frankly it made my party feel uncomfortable - hence the two star rating. The atmosphere was really nice (I.e. romantic) and the food was decent but the bad service far outweighed the good. read more

Olivia's is a gem, hidden away from the hustle and bustle on Hildago in a beautiful garden setting. Sophisticated and not what you would expect to find on an island in Mexico. The atmosphere, service, and food were all top notch. We shared a Mediterranean salad, I had some really tender beef kabobs and the wife had a chicken dish. Excellent food and good portions. Not an inexpensive meal but worth it read more

Amazing restaurant with great service. A party of 7 and it was delicious. Isla Mujeres is one of our favorite spots in the world and Olivia's makes it even better. Don't ever miss going there. Fine dining at affordable (I would even say low) prices, carefully picked wines and super professional and friendly staff. The ambIence is incredible with candles, soft lighting and music. Would defiantly come back, and recommend to all Couples or groups. read more