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    Olivia's Kitchen

    3.5 (13 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jean F.

    The best brunch I've eaten in a very long time! Terrific service, top-quality ingredients.

    Panzanella

    Service and atmosphere were both great. The table unfortunately had the AC blowing directly at us, so it was uncomfortably chilly - try to avoid that particular table. The panzanella salad was one of the best salads I've ever had - super fresh ingredients and seasoned very well. The bread and olive oil were both high quality and delicious. The cocktails were very good, although the Negroni sbagliato was not made correctly (no prosecco). Unfortunately the main courses both disappointed - the meat in the bombette was very chewy and fatty although the flavor was nice. The carrot gnocchi had a great texture and were nice and hot but were underwhelming and without much flavor or seasoning. The smoked ricotta had no smoke flavor and there was only one or two tiny pieces of crispy sage. I will probably give it one more try to see if it improves as it's a very quick walk and I'd love to be a regular!

    Pasta with Fave beans, crispy guanciale, and Romano cheese.

    I've now been to Olivia's Kitchen four times. The first time was for brunch on International Woman's Day, which was delicious. It's the type of food where you can taste each of the quality ingredients just before they meld together into the perfect bite! The other three times were for dinner. Every appetizer, entree and dessert we have tried have been amazing. I only managed to snap a picture on the last visit because every other time we all dove into our plates so quickly, there was nothing left to capture! The waiters make it such an enjoyable experience and the Chef was warm and gracious.

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    4.0
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Stopped here after work to meet up with a friend, and loved this spot! Parking was relatively easy…read moreon the street a block away. We were seated immediately (with reservation). We shared the arancini and some bread to lap up that sauce - those were absolutely delicious! My husband and I then shared a pizza, which I shamefully forgot to photograph, and the carbonara (which was fun to mix in my own egg). Overall, it was a good and service was quick. I enjoyed the vibes and could see this being a great happy hour spot for locals.

    We've been coming to Posto for the past three years, mostly at their original location, and it was…read moreone of our favorite spots. The old space felt warm, charming, and welcoming, and the food was consistently great. Since the move, we've tried giving the new location a fair chance and have visited three times. Unfortunately, the overall experience just hasn't been the same. The atmosphere feels much more corporate and lacks the warmth and character that made the original location special. Several menu items have changed, prices have increased significantly, and the food hasn't been as memorable as it once was. The biggest disappointment has been the service. During our most recent visit on a Friday night while my sister was in town, the service was noticeably poor. It felt like our server was simply going through the motions and didn't want to be there. Everyone has off days, but when you're paying premium prices for a night out, you expect at least a friendly and attentive experience. We typically enjoy supporting restaurants and are happy to tip generously when the service reflects the experience. Unfortunately, this visit fell far short of expectations. After several attempts to give the new location a chance, we've decided this will likely be our last visit. It's disappointing because we genuinely loved Posto for many years and had hoped the new location would capture some of what made the original so special.

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    Giulia

    Giulia

    4.4
    (642 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Wow!! Okay.. so I knew this place would probably be good because of all the high ratings, but that…read morewas easily one of the best meals I've had in a long time! I'm from the east coast but now live out west, so I'm always craving truly good Italian food. This place was the real deal! The prosciutto de Parma, the bucatini and the pistachio gelato were all fantastic! You must get all 3! :) I actually left genuinely sad because I knew I wouldn't be able to come back again during the rest of my trip! Reservations are very booked up, and you can only get them two weeks in advance. I honestly don't even want to eat anywhere else on this trip... it was that good! And the ambiance and staff were so delightful too! Reservations only open two weeks in advance so grab one while you can!

    Loved the pastas here and would happily come back! I can see why it's so hard to get a reservation…read morehere: great ambiance and attentive front of house staff. I enjoyed the food, but I feel like their dessert menu could be a bit more built out. Food: - Pappardelle: I loved the wild boar and truffles in this. The sauce was so well seasoned, and the noodles were al dente! It was a bit hard to share just because the pappardelle noodles are so long but this shouldn't stop anyone from ordering it - Seafood linguine: this was a daily special addition to their pastas. I liked the flavor of the prawns and the texture of the fresh squid, but I didn't love the tomato sauce on this. It felt like it was lacking something, maybe a bit of spice or extra dimension. I still liked the pasta overall but given that I had to remove the entire shells of the prawns mid meal, I would have hoped that the entire dish had a more elevated sauce to go with it

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    4.0
    (525 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Okay, so it's been 13 years since my last update. Reading my first review brings warm, fuzzy…read morefeelings to my soul. This is a casual spot. The interior is the same. Parking is limited to about (6) 1 hour spots a block ahead of and in front of the door. Same posters, same menu. Prices have creeped up, but the portions are worth it and, as a parent of two now, quite shareable (unless you are the 2008 version of me). You may eat in, but unfortunately, alcohol is not provided here and you can't BYOB. And so, take out is a popular choice. Now for the real question. What does Shaina order at this venue after a decade? My personal favorite: Puttanesca with homemade fusilli. Why? Because despite living in a region of Greater Boston where Italian restaurants are fruitful, people don't serve Puttanesca! Literally can't find it in the four Italian restaurants near my south shore home. Only other place that I can order this same dish is Vinny's at Night in Somerville. Folks love their fra diavolo, but Puttanesca gives that same heat with the bonus of salty kalamata, capers, and a touch of anchovies melted in. And, guess what? Tasted the same as it had 13 years ago. Amazing! Don't get me wrong, they have many more offerings that I've been dying to try. There's pizza, garlic bread with and without cheese, mini arancini; they have sandwiches, too. They even have four (or maybe it was 5) options for risotto. And for proteins, there is calamari, shrimp, chicken, beef, and sausages. I just can't stop ordering this puttanesca dish and it fills me too much to have room for a variety order.

    Mushroom risotto delicious Staff pretty rude…read more Chicken parm was not half bad How they flip the screen and stare at you for a tip is intimidating

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