To change things up, we try different places all the time.. We gave this a try, and it was pretty good. The inside was not big, but it was clean and cozy. The service was good. The server was very attentive. The food was good too. Everything tasted clean and fresh. It's was really well presented too! I would come here again if I was in the area. read more

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Let me start by saying the food was good. Unfortunately, the service did not match the quality of the meal. After being seated, we were never asked what we wanted to drink, and we waited about 30 minutes for bread after being told it would only take around 10 minutes. The only consistent part of the service was that our water glasses were kept filled, which we did appreciate. There were only around five tables seated at the time, and despite that, our party of eight waited over 40 minutes for our meals. We understand larger parties can take longer, so that itself wasn't the biggest issue. However, both of the kids' pasta dishes also came out with the wrong type of noodles, which added to the frustration. Overall, the experience was disappointing, especially considering an automatic gratuity of over $70 was included for our table. We expected a much higher level of service based on that. Hopefully this feedback helps improve the experience for future guests. read more

Parking: Ample free parking within the strip mall/shopping center it is in Ambiance: The lighting was warm and set a nice tone and feeling to the restaurant. Tables were pretty close to each other but I don't think this was harmful to the experience at all just a thought. They had Christmas decorations still up. Food: We ordered the Calamari Fritti, the calamari was underseasoned but well fried and the shrimp that came with it was well seasoned but only came with 4 pieces. The pesto aioli that came with it was very tasty. Alfredo sauce in the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo was strong and its high fat content added a lot of body to it, very garlicky and American, but be warned it was very salty! The pasta was pretty overcooked. The Chicken Parmesan was well seasoned and quite a large portion, we chose to sub the mashed potatoes it comes with for a side of spaghetti (highly recommend for $4 extra). The spaghetti was a little undercooked but luckily the heat of the dish and rest of the food allowed it to get a little better as we ate. Service: We had called in and made a reservation ahead of time to make sure we could get a table. We got to the restaurant 10 minutes before our reservation and the host had somehow already crossed out my name, although that happened, they still had a table ready for us and we were seated within about a minute. The overall vibe that we got from our server was a little odd. She checked on us sporadically and it just felt that we were getting treated a little differently than others. With that being said, the bus boy was extremely professional and helpful. He brought out our food in a clean and calm manner. He was easier to get a hold of compared to our server and it felt that he was always willing and wanting to help. read more

Olivio's Trattoria - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Truly a gem I can't believe I haven't been here before. I'm normally disappointed by chicken fettuccine alfredo, because normally the sauce is bland when I order it at restaurants. This place makes their own handmade sauce which obviously put mine to shame, and I think mine is pretty good so this was definitely well above what I make. Their bread comes out fresh, and warm, and has wonderful flavor. The chicken piccata was great too but the chicken alfredo was simply fantastic. The chocolate chip bread pudding was exactly what you'd expect, a soft bread like cookie that was melt in your mouth delicious. The chocolate for me is a bit rich, but it's still an outstanding dessert. The waitress was so nice and frequently checked on the table. Interior is small so I hear reservations are recommended for that reason read more

Olivio's Trattoria - Chicken piccata - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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We decided to finally give this place a try and my only regret is not going there sooner. Italian food is usually not my go to, but this restaurant hits the top 10 restaurants for me in Simi. Highly recommend their lobster ravioli, shrimp and scallop risotto, and tiramisu!! Portions are plentiful and DELICIOUS! Next time instead of ordering pick up, we're going to dine in and get the full experience. read more

A friend of my husband invited us to celebrate my husband's birthday. He suggested this restaurant. It was a good choice! The food is delicious, I like the lobster ravioli, the entrance is a traditional bread with olive oil. The ambiance is cozy, small and nice to enjoy with friends and family. The service is very friendly. The price is reasonable. read more

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I ordered eggplant parmesan. It was tasteless. My sister ordered lasagna. It was all noodles. The bread served was cold and stale. Our server was attentive, but not much for talk. We had several gnats flying around our table, which was disgusting. I also had a mosquito land on my arm. We ate inside so no reason for flying bugs. Needless to say we will not be returning. read more

I got takeout - the sea bass with lemon caper sauce, crab cake appetizer and side salad. I could not eat it all! The fish had a rich sauce and came with a side of mashed potatoes, sautéed veg and focaccia bread. Salad was good, crab cakes good, sea bass was the star. They had my order ready and I had no wait picking it up! Very good service. read more

Our Company Anniversary Dinner was Phenomenal! The waiter with the LA Hat Alfredo was very Polite and very attentive with drinks and making our table spacious and comfortable by clearing up our plates as soon as they were empty. The Chef Eddie made all of our dishes from scratch! Very talented making 6 different dishes at once! Highlight here was Eddie with the food.. ask for Alfredo to serve you! read more

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We absolutely love this little restaurant. Food is amazing and comes out hot . The staff are kind and pleasant. When something goes not as planned, which is uncommon but they are human,they really try to make it up to you in all ways they possibly can they go above and beyond . I love their integrity. I highly recommend this cozy restaurant. read more

Taco place nearby smelled good but screens covered the walls, not my thing, so I walked a block further, mellow vibe & smelled even better, warm welcome from new waitress (Danielle, I think). Delish bruschetta & light focaccia w/ oil/vinegar served, quick service but not rushed, got a glass of cab, ordered butternut squash w/ sautéed sage - she did warn me it had amaretti crumbles for a little sweetness, which I loved, but others may not, the parm added & pepper balances it nicely. Music was mellow pop but not too schmaltzy, w/ alt sprinkles. It's a little gem in Simi like the waitress said, hope to revisit again when I travel to this neighboring valley, cin-cin! read more

Olivio's Trattoria - Butternut squash ravioli - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Well unfortunately I can't give Olivio's more then two stars. My first impression after walking is was that it lacks both organization and cleaning. So let's move on to rhe food. My husband ordered mushroom risotto, it wasn't bad but we both think they use canned mushrooms not fresh. I ordered lasagna, it also tasted ok except I like my pasta al dente. This pasta was over cooked and there was no distinct difference in texture, so it was like sauce, cheese and pasta mush in my mouth. Also the ficassia bread they served was so so bland. I would say it was frozen. The ambiance may have been nice at some time but it is old, dirty and worn out now... even the clock was dead. Needless to say I would never recommend this place to anyone. Oh almost forgot, my husband got lobster ravioli, it came with 2 horrible looking asparagus spears on top of it. read more

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Good food, nothing special. The service was pretty good and the outside setting is nice. The only negative thing I have to say is their drinks were pretty disappointing, giving a soda can rather than an actual glass. They were also out of a couple of sodas when I went. Good place in simi! read more

One of our favorite places. Only problem is they close down like some other restaurants at 2:00 and open again at 4:00. We like to eat our dinner around 2:30 - 3:00. So we don't go here as often as we like. Too bad as we really like this place. read more

I am live nearby and really wanted to like Olivios... but it just isn't good. Highlight was an acceptable Caesar salad. The dressing needed a bit more garlic and lemon, and the cheese and croutons could have been fresher but not bad. We tried the lasagna and eggplant parmigiana. Both were overwhelmingly loaded with cheese. The noodles in the lasagna were mushy and the meat sauce difficult to find. We arrived an hour before closing, so maybe we got the bottom of the pan but the stouffers lasagna is better than what I experienced. I try and support local family restaurants... but can't recommend this one. Avoid. read more

We sat by the back door and entry to the kitchen. Not great but seating is very limited. Had chicken piccata and penne sausage. Food was OK. Wine by the glass was limited. read more

I've always wanted to try this place and finally did. Boy was it a disappointment!!! Let's start with the waitress, she was not friendly nor attentive AT ALL. The food was mediocre, I was expecting authentic and delicious. The restroom was unkept and needed much attention. The ONLY good thing about this place was the busboy Disappointed!!!! read more

First visit to Olivio's recently. Had it bookmarked for a long time, and would often gaze longingly as we drove by on First Street often. I love good Italian food, and the place looked so cozy from the outside; a potentially great combination. Overall, the food was higher quality than can often be found in Simi Valley establishments. Being in Ventura County with so much fresh produce and other farm-to-table options nearby, it can be disappointing how unimaginative the meals can be in Simi. Olivio's does help raise the bar. If only the service went with the food. Our server looked like she didn't especially appreciate her job. She wasn't rude, but she didn't provide the kind of service that might be expected to match the food quality. Often at a good Italian restaurant the server will engage with the diners in explaining the nightly specials, or offer suggestions. This didn't happen. Dear Hubby and I weren't famished, so we decided to split an entrée and split a salad. We went with the chopped salad; full of tasty bites of various veggies over crisp lettuce with savory balsamic dressing. That, coupled with the bread service of tender, fluffy, flavorful bread, made for a great set up for the main course. For that, we chose the seared ahi tuna over pasta in a country-style tomato-based sauce. Excellent! One of the best entrees I've had in a long time. The kitchen was kind enough to split our orders onto two plates without an extra charge. The sauce was light, but satisfying with its perfectly seasoned elements. It was a chilly evening, so we passed on sitting outside on the patio. I would look forward to returning whenever it finally decides to warm up around here. The interior of the restaurant is long and narrow. There might only be 10 tables inside. The outdoor patio gives them a lot more capacity. Dear Hubby decided to pass on having a beer, since they only offer bottled, nothing on draft. We also passed on dessert, as the choices didn't have much to offer that was non-dairy. Again, this is one of the best quality foodie options that we've discovered in Simi. We shall return! Hopefully we'll have a happier server the next time. read more

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I've enjoyed eating here with the family, great pasta, especially the lasagna, so very tasty with generous portions. My issue is the Seafood Cioppino that had large inedible mussels 4" long. These were very chewy,, grainy (sand?), and should not be served in this decadent soup. I've eaten Cioppino in Westlake Village by the lake, which is fresh tender with mussels that melt in your mouth. I've eaten these smaller choice mussels in the seafood soups in San Francisco, Canada, and Europe. I was so disappointed to have spent nearly $40 for a bowl of this soup at Olivio's that makes me fear the risk of how poorly Cioppino can be made by using low end substandard seafood selections. Olivio's... your standards must be higher than allowing this low quality mussel in the house! read more

My mom and I ate here last night. She always orders chicken fettuccine Alfredo. She said it didn't take like what she was used to but she liked it. I love chicken piccata so I ordered that. It was creamier than I'm used to but FULL of flavor. The best piccata I've ever had! We had the lemonchello for dessert. Ambiance was nice, service was good too. We will go back! read more

Olivio's Trattoria - Chicken piccata - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I've been to this restaurant a couple of times now, and honestly, it's not at the top of my list. Parking's a easy, thanks to their dedicated lot. Inside, it's cozy with not a ton of seats, and it can get a bit noisy. But they do have a nice patio setup with heaters, which adds to the appeal. We decided to grab a glass of wine each and ordered a Caesar salad along with a wedge salad. Unfortunately, the wedge salad was a bit overdressed, and surprisingly, it lacked the essential blue cheese. When we inquired about it, we were informed that they didn't have any blue cheese available, so they served it without. It was disappointing because the blue cheese is usually the highlight of a wedge salad. I ended up feeling like they should've spoken up when they realized they didn't have blue cheese but I also felt like not a lot of people realize it's missing so they away with serving a salad that they call a wedge. We both decided on chicken dishes: I went for the chicken piccata, and the other plate was the chicken marsala. But, to our disappointment, the chicken was tough. It seemed like they used the same chicken for both dishes, just switching up the sauces. And surprisingly, my chicken piccata didn't have that tangy lemon flavor I was expecting. Ultimately we will not be going back. read more

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Absolutely horrific!!!! These @$@&$ allowed us to make a reservation at 745 and when we arrive they said the kitchen closes in 3 minutes! What kind of incompetent idiots make this kind of arrangement? And what restaurant closes at prime time dinner hour??? This place should close down immediately! read more

To be honest, I was hoping for more at this small Italian Trattoria. Came on a recommendation from friends. Again, wish I could say different, but the service was weak, and it took an extraordinarily long time to get our order. I ordered the "Most Basic" of all meals on the menu. Spaghetti and meatballs. Thought this was safe. I couldn't believe (and still can't) that my meatballs were the prefab frozen kind from a bag. All exactly the same size, and that same spongy texture. I would expect home or handmade meatballs at any restaurant, especially a non-chain smaller venue. Sorry Olivio's, but I was not impressed. My wife was also unimpressed with her Picatta. Many other local places in the same price range with better service and food. read more

Sadly, We did it get to experience the restaurant. We were told there would be a 10 minuet wait and 30 minuets later, still nothing not even an update .. looking on I could see others visibly upset waiting to close out .. so with that image we decided to leave. Big thumbs down on what could have been a first of many read more

My wife and I have lived in Simi Valley for over 20 years and had never visited Olivio's Trattoria until a few weeks ago. We arrived just prior to our reservation time and were seated promptly. Our waitress helped me with my entree decision which was wonderful. My wife ordered one of the evenings specials which she loved. We will definitely return. read more

The food is amazingly delicious , authentic, upscale Italian food. It's has a small cozy warm atmosphere. Our family loves gathering here because we are Italian food snobs. read more

We were introduced to Olivio's by a neighbor. The initial time was incredible. Everything was great, the 2nd time was just exactly the same, meaning consistency of the food. We at the last minute had my granddaughter who that day turned 1. We always loved Italian cuisine, so I suggested Olivio's' Trattoria. They gave us a great table in front to accommodate a highchair. They very unexpectedly at no charge gave us a magnificent desert in honor of my granddaughter's 1st birthday. A delicious chocolate cake with two huge scoops of ice cream. Her very 1st sugar rush! A wonderful trattoria with great people and food. read more

The food was delicious. The bread and olive oil perfect! I ordered the Angus filet minion but instead of the risotto side, I got the pasta side. Only thing I would change is maybe getting the filet minion with the mashed potatoes. The pasta side was absolutely delicious so please do not get me wrong at all. However the Demi-glacé on top of the filet needed a more subtle side with it. As the Demi-Glacé was absolutely delicious on top of the perfectly cooked tender angus filet mignon. Secondly I do want to thank the staff for accommodating us. We arrived at 8:30 and they close at 9:00pm on a Monday night. So they stayed open a little later for us, so I could enjoy my birthday dinner here. Thank you to Chantel and Eddie! Good ambiance and welcoming environment. The appetizers calamari fritti and the caprese salad were absolutely delicious!! Just wished there was more fried calamari as it was absolutely divine with the spicy marinara sauce! Thank you for the Birthday dessert the Crème Brûlée mmmm perfect ending to an absolutely delicious dinner. Anyways thank you Olivio's Trattoria for the truly enjoyable birthday dinner read more

Ordered Valentine's Day take out. Order was warm and ready when promised, portions were good size, and the food was excellent!

My first visit for lunch; not very crowded which is one of my determining factors regarding success. To be fair, it was a Tuesday. Food was ok. Server hardly smiled but was attentive enough. Inside the restaurant really cute. Outside patio ok. read more

Olivia's is a nice little local Italian restaurant. We have always enjoyed our meals each time we go. My favorite dish is the Penne with the pink sauce. It has sausage, peppers and onions mixed with the penne and sauce. read more

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Yummy! This restaurant gets it! It's a hidden gem in west Simi. The inside is not that big but there is a covered outdoor dining area with ample heat lamps. We were comfortably sat outdoors by the lovely wait staff. We ordered olivio's trio appetizer, lobster raviolis and a minestrone soup. The trio consisted of fried calamari+shrimp, crap cake, and caprase. The calamari was okay, it had Parmesan cheese on it which in my opinion made it worse. The crab cakes were phenomenal, except I didn't like the sauce that was on top of it. If I were to get it again I'll ask it to be on the side. The raviolis were delicious, al dente pasta with a delicate filling, paired with a rich bisque with asparagus and a few fairly large shrimps, it was just the dish I was looking for! The minestrone was pretty good as well. There were a good amount of vegetables in it and it was seasoned just right. I wish the vegetables were not quite as cooked as it was but overall it was still good. We had the cheesecake for dessert which was recommended by our waitress. The cheesecake itself was delightful, but I think they were trying to do too much with the chocolate syrup. I would definitely come back to try more dishes. read more

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All around it is excellent. The food is excellent, the staff is awesome, prices are right.

Closing time at the Ronald Reagan Library and everyone is staring at their phones trying to figure out what to eat. After much debate it was settled - Olivio's Trattoria was our destination. Our table of five was seated immediately (great!) but due to understaffing and what appeared to be a certain deference towards the locals, we were left twiddling our thumbs a bit too long. A minor complaint and the certainly made up for it with the food. Here's what we ordered and here's what I recommend - Calamari and Shrimp Fritti, Chopped Salad (we shared!), Double Cut Pork Chop (perfectly cooked and well seasoned!), Shrimp & Scallop Linguini (wow! they don't skimp on the seafood!), Meat Lasagna, Seafood Risotto (see previous note re: S&S Linguini) and the Butternut Squash Ravioli. Everyone was very satisfied - I'm sure dessert would have been great too but we were stuffed. read more

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Just wanted to give a shout out to our favorite little gem that we love! The Double Cut Pork Chop and the Butternut Squash is absolutely freakin phenomenal every time!!Our server Brian, made our date night a memorable one. Thanks, man. The dude makes a mean Long Island!! Love all you guys Paul & Kelley read more

We went tonight and something happened where there was only one server he had to host, take orders, serve, tend bar, collect payments and bus. He was a super star!!! He did it with such poise, he was efficient, professional and did it with a smile and kept his composure I can't compliment this guy enough The manager or owner should really appreciate this employee their business was in good hands. What an outstanding individual His name was Greg!!! read more

A romantic little bistro with EXCELLENT customer service! The food was fresh and delicious. My husband loved the wedge salad with blue cheese AND balsamic vinegarette. The bread was warm and soft and scrumtuous. I had a hot bowl of yummy minestrone then a perfectly cooked, melt in your mouth filet mignon with mushroom risotto and spinach. Topped off with a creme brulee that was not too sweet. They have a nice wine selection and cocktails to enjoy with your meal. read more

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My daughter and me have dined here twice and really enjoyed the food and service. We will definitely be back !

Relaxing atmosphere and the food & drinks were top quality. Definitely worth the trip. read more

Olivio's Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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For us this place deserves one star for their food and one for their service. The friendly staff is what gives this place even one star as our waitress was very nice and attentive. Let's start with the bottle of wine we ordered. We opted for the Sangiovese blend 2016 and were brought out a 2021. 5 years is a big difference in wine yet they charge 2016 prices and give 2021 wine. The table ordered the appetizer trio. The tomatoes were good. The crab cakes we not fresh and the sauce was nothing more than barbecue sauce. The calamari was tasteless and tough. The risotto was out of the kitchen in 5 minutes. And for anyone wondering why you would complain about fast service is because that sort of food requires more than a microwave to PROPERLY make. The dish would make anyone trained in Italian cuisine to scoff. I was extremely disappointed in this as their website boast they have the award of best risotto in Ventura and they clearly do not. The raviolis were on par with the risotto. They were not fresh made and for the price you would expect that they were made that day. Little advice would also be to not drown them in olive oil like it's a sauce and instead make a sage brown butter sauce to toss them in. I expected way better from this place with so many high notes. read more