2/3/25: I didn't intend to update this review exactly two years later but still want to say how consistently awesome this place is. Probably been 50 times over the course of 5 years and tried mostly everything on the menu. I have never been disappointed by the food, staff or atmosphere in any amount the entire time. Go try!!
2/3/23: I wrote the original post a year ago and we've been here probably once every month or two since. It has consistently been great. There hasn't been a time I've been even remotely disappointed with anything on the menu. The food has always been top tier, the service has always been great and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Amazing, delicious food, great service and prices not too bad for the area. I've tried many other places with similar type foods and nothing else really compares here. Definitely will eat here again.
Wow. The food was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shawarma and Gyro Plate, Chicken Kebab, Warm Pita Included
Lavoisier D'Sa
The restaurant was not packed and we got a table as soon as we walked in. We felt welcomed to Olive. We ordered several dishes and asked for their delicious kofta. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity thet served. Try their shawarma, kebabs, and falafel are Delicious. It's a casual atmosphere. Good delicious Mediterranean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma and Gyro Plate, Baklava, Chicken Shawarma, Red Lentil Soup, Lamb Chops, Baba Ghanoush, Olive Appetizer
Barry Fitzgerald
I like healthy Mediterranean food Lentil soup was great, Humus. Would return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Lentil Soup
Joe Turner
We had lentil soup, hummus, beef and chicken kabobs, grape leaves, tabbouleh, and hot mint tea. Service was quick and friendly. The food was delicious and some of the best Mediterranean food we’ve had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patty Rhoads
A small simple restaurant with great food. We had shatshuka, gyro plate, and a beef gryo sandwich. It was so fresh, tender and we'll seasoned. We aren't big on too much rich or fried food so for us it's an amazing option and we are likely to go another couple of times before we leave in 4 days.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Anthony Leone
Absolutely delicious meal tonight. Healthy and great flavors. Lentil soup, several appetizers & kebab platters were all great. And prices are very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chrysta Bairre
Excellent, flavorful food. The baba ghanoush and dolma were especially delicious! An excellent option for vegetarians.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grape Leaves, Red Lentil Soup, Baba Ghanoush, Warm Pita Included
Alison Brixius
Absolutely delicious!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grape Leaves, Greek Salad, Red Lentil Soup, Baba Ghanoush, Vegetarian Platter
hungryguy1
Pretty good food. But the hummus is what stood out.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-20
Fantastic mediterranean food! Good options for gluten free people and folks without food allergies. Fantastic flavors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick S
Excellent food at a great price point near french quarter, for travelers looking for something different and healthy a great option!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Grape Leaves
3u!u
There were only a few vegan options, but they were good. The vegetarian plate is a nice mix. There’s nothing extraordinary about this place, but the low prices almost tipped me in the direction of a fourth star. There’s not a “good” option between “fair” and “very good” on this site, but if there were, this would be it!
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-18
Mohsen Rezaeian Hagh
Not bad food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jorge Caso
We love going to Olive for tasty Mediterranean with very friendly service!
2/3/25: I didn't intend to update this review exactly two years later but still want to say how consistently awesome this place is. Probably been 50 times over the course of 5 years and tried mostly everything on the menu. I have never been disappointed by the food, staff or atmosphere in any amount the entire time. Go try!!
2/3/23: I wrote the original post a year ago and we've been here probably once every month or two since. It has consistently been great. There hasn't been a time I've been even remotely disappointed with anything on the menu. The food has always been top tier, the service has always been great and the atmosphere is very relaxed.
Amazing, delicious food, great service and prices not too bad for the area. I've tried many other places with similar type foods and nothing else really compares here. Definitely will eat here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Lamb Chops Plate, Shawarma and Gyro Plate, Baklava, Greek Salad, Shakshuka Breakfast, Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Kebab, Lamb Chops, Baba Ghanoush, Lamb Burger, Arabic Salad
Wow. The food was amazing! We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shawarma and Gyro Plate, Chicken Kebab, Warm Pita Included
The restaurant was not packed and we got a table as soon as we walked in. We felt welcomed to Olive. We ordered several dishes and asked for their delicious kofta. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and quantity thet served. Try their shawarma, kebabs, and falafel are Delicious. It's a casual atmosphere. Good delicious Mediterranean food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shawarma and Gyro Plate, Baklava, Chicken Shawarma, Red Lentil Soup, Lamb Chops, Baba Ghanoush, Olive Appetizer
I like healthy Mediterranean food
Lentil soup was great, Humus.
Would return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Lentil Soup
We had lentil soup, hummus, beef and chicken kabobs, grape leaves, tabbouleh, and hot mint tea. Service was quick and friendly. The food was delicious and some of the best Mediterranean food we’ve had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A small simple restaurant with great food. We had shatshuka, gyro plate, and a beef gryo sandwich. It was so fresh, tender and we'll seasoned. We aren't big on too much rich or fried food so for us it's an amazing option and we are likely to go another couple of times before we leave in 4 days.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely delicious meal tonight. Healthy and great flavors. Lentil soup, several appetizers & kebab platters were all great. And prices are very reasonable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent, flavorful food. The baba ghanoush and dolma were especially delicious! An excellent option for vegetarians.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grape Leaves, Red Lentil Soup, Baba Ghanoush, Warm Pita Included
Absolutely delicious!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grape Leaves, Greek Salad, Red Lentil Soup, Baba Ghanoush, Vegetarian Platter
Pretty good food. But the hummus is what stood out. Updated from previous review on 2026-01-20
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic mediterranean food! Good options for gluten free people and folks without food allergies. Fantastic flavors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food at a great price point near french quarter, for travelers looking for something different and healthy a great option!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baklava, Grape Leaves
There were only a few vegan options, but they were good. The vegetarian plate is a nice mix. There’s nothing extraordinary about this place, but the low prices almost tipped me in the direction of a fourth star. There’s not a “good” option between “fair” and “very good” on this site, but if there were, this would be it! Updated from previous review on 2026-01-18
Not bad food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We love going to Olive for tasty Mediterranean with very friendly service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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