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Olivium Mediterranean Cuisine

4.4 (21 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Pam M.

The ambiance of this new restaurant is warm and inviting, with a decor that combines modern style with traditional Turkish elements through its exquisite pottery and dishes that are displayed in built-in cabinets that line one wall leading to a private dining room, likely reserved for VIP guests or loyal patrons during busy nights orweekends. The restaurant offers a variety of seating options to suit different tastes, including a secluded spot near the front with a bird's eye view of Main Street, booths, and tables of various sizes. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, providing expert guidance on menu selections that cater to a range of dietary preferences, including vegetarian, pescatarian, and meat options at reasonable prices. Our chosen dishes, including eggplant salad, chicken kebab, and lamb adana kabab, were extremely fresh and bursting with flavor, and the portions were generous, served with salad, rice pilaf. The appetizers came with balloon bread and sauces. Given the substantial servings, we anticipated enjoying leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. The glowing endorsement from my partner, a picky Italian food connoisseur, who claims this meal surpasses any other he's had in Somerville, attests to the culinary excellence of this establishment. And we have eaten in just about all of Somerville's eateries, our favorites - tons of times. I urge you to check Olivium out, different ambience from the other Mediterranean places in town, BYOB & liquor store very close by.

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Parag B.

Great new find for me! Came here for friend's dinner. Kids were with their babysitter. BYOB! The menu is great for us who enjoy proper middle eastern cuisine. Meats were on point! Vegetarian options are available. Get the chicken if you're boring, but seasoned well! The beef and lamb is where flavor and hundreds of years of tradition come together! The culture of home cooking passed down generations is expressed with every bite of the lamb and beef. The service is friendly and the inside is elegant yet cozy! My wife and I will return with a larger appetite!!!

Dining room. Beautifully appointed. Atmosphere casual but classy.Food to die for. My new favorite restaurant in Somerville.

If you like lamb, you will be overwhelmed by the choices. And if you have never had manti, this is the place to try succulent dumplings. From wait staff to food, the experience was outstanding.

Delicious food, friendly staff and great atmosphere! My friends and I had a great dinner here.

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Charlie R.

Ambience 5 Stars. Service 5 Stars. The Food 5 Stars. My wife and I have been twice so far and both times have been uniquely different experiences. We first went for an early dinner on a Monday and Ainur took care of us. She was incredibly helpful with walking us through the menu and we went with her recommendations. The small sampler for the dips was the perfect thing to have on the table throughout the meal. Also the Feta Cheese is so much better than any feta ive ever had before. We got the Chicken and Lamb yogurt dishes with the crispy bread. Simple yet perfect. The portion size was just right. We ended the night with the Baklava and a Turkish Coffee. Best ive ever had. The next time we went was a saturday without a reservation. You need to make a reservation because they were very busy. We got lucky and we're able to be seated in under 30 min. We had the sampler again and we got the Mixed Grill. Everything was delicious. This is my new comfort meal. From a slower Monday night to a busy Saturday the food and service was still fantastic. My Wife and I cannot wait to go back and keep trying new things on the menu, so much so that we're bringing her parents tonight. We wish Olivium all the success in the world and we look forward to dinning with them for years to come. Cheers!

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Great food, beautiful decor, and friendly service! We enjoyed the sides and bread. I got the CHICKEN KEBAB and it was cooked to perfection. I very much enjoyed the Balloon Bread! Would come again.

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Pleasant ambiance, friendly service excellent food. Very affordable. True Turkish. Multiple options for kababs and deserts.

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If you're looking for authentic Turkish cuisine, then this is the spot! Delicious food, good customer service and artfully decorated.

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The food was very good as well as the service. And the atmosphere was also very nice.

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