Olio
934 Hope St, Stamford
(203) 817-0303
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Fun outdoor music and drinks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 3
How to describe can be hard, it’s like this place is so romantic like a French Europe cafe and your like hey girl what’s your flavor . Tell me what is your flavor oh that’s right not even talkin about the food. Such a romantic vibe
I've been going here since it opened. some of the best food in the state.
Truly impressive menu and the food and service is always a memorable experience. An absolute gem in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was excellent from the appetizer to dessert
Highly recommend the bread pudding!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ate at the bar. The bartender is top notch with great cocktails and it pairs well with the wonderful food. Great experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was amazing!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went there for Valentines, and everything was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was good but not stellar to the level customers have praised this
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olio Italian Meatballs
I have said it before and I will say it again. Olio is far superior than any other restaurant in the area. Everything from the Octopus and the yucca fries to the chicken parm and the pork chop are some of the best I have ever had. This restaurant always pushes the limits of innovation and always has fresh quality products (including the ingredients) on its menu. What puts this restaurant over the top is the home feel that you get from Steve the owner and chef. From the moment you walk in till the moment you walk out you feel like you are family.Highly highly recommended.
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I’ve been going to Olio for years! After reading an unfortunate review on two dishes, I returned recently, and had the pleasure of trying the octopus and yuca fries at Olio, and let me tell you, it was an experience like no other. As an adventurous foodie, I was drawn in by a negative review that spoke of the “challenging preparations” offered at this . And I must say, in fact, they were incredible!!The octopus dish was a stroke of genius - a fresh take on a classic recipe that transported me back to a time when Sunday night Chinese food met high-end cuisine. The flavors were bold and captivating, and the texture of the octopus was cooked to absolute perfection. It was a true culinary masterpiece that left me wanting more.On the other hand, the yuca fries were a complete contrast to the challenging octopus dish. They were savory, crispy, and incredibly satisfying. The perfect accompaniment to the bold flavors of the octopus, the yuca fries added a comforting touch to the meal.I must give credit to Olio and Steve for constantly pushing the boundaries of flavor and creativity. Every visit to this establishment leaves me speechless, and I always walk away feeling like I've just experienced something truly special.I am grateful for the poor review that led me to try these two star dishes at Olio. They truly blew me away, and per usual—I cannot wait to return for more culinary adventures. Thank you for bringing these amazing dishes to my attention!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olio is one of my favorite spots in the area.I will always appreciate the artistry that is their open kitchen, and the professionalism they bring to their craft (solid service, complimentary bread with an amazing bean dip). That said, I notice the menu has been relatively consistent over the past 4 years, which surprises me. I think of Olio as a more premium experience, and expected it to follow with a more innovative menu that evolves more materially over time.On another note, I tried two appetizers as a main course: the octopus and the yuca fries. I had never tried either before and they weren’t great. While both aimed to be complex with flavor (which with the sauces, they were), it felt too heavy with how (deep) fried they were and the excess of the sauces.The octopus felt rubbery and all the flavor was masked by how fried it was and doused in a “bbq” sauce that way too closely resembled Chinese takeout general tso chicken. Unfortunately, it was a similar story with the lobster yuca fries which were blocks of friedness with barely detectable lobster. With each being ~$20, I felt the value was low and the flavors and freshness of the food sub-par, which I was not expecting from Olio.
Delicious, fresh and artfully presented. The octopus was over-the-top flavorful and tender. The duck was cooked to perfection. The gnocchi Amacricana was loaded with lobster, shrimp and scallops. The scallops were perfectly cooked and tasted incredible! The wine was well priced.
Dietary restrictions: The chef came out to discuss my husband's dairy allergies. Because he cooks to order he could basically prepare anything he wanted.Parking is on the street or in the parking lot behind the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Spanish Octopus, Gnocchi Amatriciana
The food was fantastic and we had an amazing experience. Our waiter Antonio was very attentive and gave us great food recommendations! To start we had the crispy octopus, and as main courses the pan roasted pork chop and gnocchi amatriciana. Everything was delicious and we cannot wait to go back!
Food: 5
Service: 5
We adore Olio. We have been coming since they opened every year for my birthday I bring a big group and we come many other times during the year as well We love Steve and his staff the food is outstanding. Wow. Over the moon great,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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