Restaurant Olivia
290 S Downing St, Denver
(303) 999-0395
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Everything was prepared nicely and served with a smile.
This restaurant is stellar. The wine menu and service was excellent. The som told us about the wine region and vineyard while pouring, the server brought a special anniversary toast, the food was delicious, the dessert and pairings were fantastic, and the entire staff took care of us.
We heard lots of rave reviews for the French onion ravioli, and while that was delicious, the tagliatelle and squash blossoms stole the show.
Great place to celebrate, especially if you’re looking for fine dining service (shoutout Greg!)
You can really taste the quality in every bite.
A refreshing take on traditional dishes. Very impressive.
This is a truly special place—my absolute favorite restaurant in Denver. The food, service, and atmosphere are all top-tier. For a party of two, I recommend ordering two starters, two pastas, and two desserts or going all in with their tasting menu—you won’t regret it.
Be sure to make a reservation! Before our meal, we were asked about any allergies or dietary restrictions, which I really appreciated. Kayla was our server and she went above and beyond—an absolute gem. That said, every staff member we interacted with was exceptional.
100/10 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I was Here last year in the fall and found that the servers expected a tip on top of the 20 percent. I dont Understand why it’s not listed on the website or anywhere that the gratifies is automatic 20 percent even if the service is poor. Service felt rushed. I felt extremely pressured by my server to leave more money due to how they looked at me after inviting a friend to this restaurant and I did by the way the server looked at me. I miss What it used to be before Olivia and feel like it’s an over rated restaurant for the price. The salad and bread were delicious. My dessert was a budino and mediocre.
WOW. I don’t even know where to begin with my recommendations, but if I can give you one “must” is dining with Greg. Not only did we share SO many laughs, he was EXACTLY what our table needed this evening from personality to spot on recommendations. He’s what makes this place truly shine.
Not being from around here and a quick google search always leaves you wondering if it’s going to be good or not.
This place is amazing!! They took fantastic care of us and the food is all amazing! Most certainly a must go when you’re in the area.
A wonderful place. The food is exceptionally delicious—not just tasty, but absolutely amazing. The staff is very polite, and the atmosphere is lovely.
We kicked off our culinary adventure with the burrata, which can only be described as a little pillow of happiness delivered straight from dairy heaven. I’m pretty sure if you opened it up, you’d find a handwritten note from the cheese gods saying, “You’re welcome.”
Then came the ravioli—delicate pockets of joy filled with what I can only assume is some sort of wizardry. Seriously, who knew tiny pasta envelopes could spark so much existential bliss?
Next, the tagliatelle floated in, wrapped in a sauce so silky it should’ve come with a “PG-13” rating. If I could knit sweaters out of that sauce, I’d never be cold again.
And finally, the cappelletti arrived—a pasta so perfect it could make even your grandma hang up her rolling pin in defeat. With every bite, it felt like being hugged by an Italian nonna who doesn’t even care that you don’t call her enough.
The service? Impeccable. They were attentive without hovering, and somehow always knew when to refill my water before I realized I needed it. Wizards again? Possibly.
If you’re looking for massive portions that’ll leave you comatose on your couch, this isn’t the place. Though that’s exactly what happened because we ordered three entrees for two people. (Tips his hat to the chef). But if you want to eat like royalty and leave feeling like you’ve experienced a pasta-themed episode of The Great British Bake Off, this is your spot.
11/10 would go back just to sit in their cozy, romantic ambiance and write a love letter to their burrata.
Recommended dishes: Tagliatelle Bolognese, Caramelized Onion Ravioli, Sorbet, Focaccia
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Went today, I enjoyed it a lot. I liked that they told you about the 20% fee before with transparency, it’s more than fair. Also incredible service. I overall enjoyed the place, but I will say, the pasta was good, but I’ve made superior recipes at home and can’t say I found it worth it for the food. It’s more the entire experience. If you don’t cook pasta well, then they do a pretty darn good job. The food Id still give 5 stars, I just feel like it wasn’t superior to what I can do myself, although I’m better than most with pasta. The tartare was really good. And so was the goat cheese. Portions are what’d you expect at a place like this, kind of small but that’s to be expected of a nicer place like this.
But darn, they have a great team of staff members, who absolutely refused to let my small glass of water get less than 40% full. We started cracking up about how good they are at refilling it LOL. And super knowledgeable staff on all of the incredible ingredients. All very kind, and very well put together. Overall I’d definitely consider them again for another night of a little nicer dining. I bet the tasting menu is incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic restaurant. Each dish, each cocktail, and each wine we had were enjoyable. Staff were very friendly and personable too. Would highly recommend and would return.
Save room for some pecorino cheesecake, it's a wonderfully surprising flavor combination. Pro tip: you can take cookie dough home for a fresh cookie later
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An incredible dining experience! Our server, Phil, was outstanding—attentive, friendly, and made us feel so welcome. The food was easily the best Italian I’ve had in the Denver area, with a personal touch that set it apart. The atmosphere was intimate and never felt too busy, making it perfect for a relaxed evening. The entire staff was amazing, and this place is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine. Prices were very reasonable, which was a pleasant surprise, it's still expensive but for what you get it's very reasonable. A heads-up: reservations are essential as they’re only open from 5-9 pm. While there are walk-ins available at the bar, it’s a tight and competitive spot. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caramelized Onion Ravioli, Focaccia
O.M.G. That’s all.
Christmas take home Lasgna was very very good. Thank you for even doing this when I walked in. I saw so many bags .
I don’t celebrate Christmas and it’s usually just me, but this time around i wanted to have a nice prepared dinner. Thank you for being a part of my solo-Christmas. The only thing I’d change is to ask for extra marinara sauce with mine. But nevertheless it was great. Got dinner for a week!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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