Oliva Italian Eatery

This is my first time here, and it was delightful! The double cheese garlic bread appetizer was incredible!

I ordered the eggplant parmesan, which was about $14, and it was a generous serving; it was much more than typical. It was done perfectly and incredibly tasty.

The service was excellent!

Super cute place! The atmosphere is very much a "grandmas living room" vibe with lots of old school pictures, books, and games. The restaurant itself isn't big at all, but it makes for a cozy feel. The service is the best. From the hello to the goodbye, everyone was so sweet and accommodating. 🫂I was craving the classic Italian dish Cacio e pepe, but they didn't have it on the menu. The waiter still offered to "try" to make, which is incredibly accommodating, but if it's not on the menu, then I don't want to be a burden. We ordered the Linguini Carciofi and Fettuccine Con Salsiccia, and both were wonderful.🍝🍝 The ingredients tasted fresh and were not overly saucy. I would highly recommend it and I am sure we will be back!🫶🏾

Absolutely loved it. It’s a small space and has a family owned feel to it. I read the story on the menu, but I can’t recall all of it. Lots of New York culinary and a visit to Europe to cook. That experience is deep in the food.

I heard about this place from someone and tried to visit before, but it was a long wait. Finally made it back and it was worth it. I will be visiting again.

Out the gate the service was well above standard, from the host to my server Jan(pronounced Yan), I felt like I’d been invited as a personal guest of the owner. I will say for my first time experience, my Server(Jan) was extremely patient with me and my indecisive appetite, he was also well read/informed on the menu. he seemed quite rehearsed and refined in his personal recommendations, it was refreshing. It made ordering my dinner simple and so far I have yet to be disappointed.(except for the complimentary bread, it was dull and tasted store bought/premade(old).

So far I’ve tried a glass of Red( Chianti, DOCG, Caposaldo, Tuscany, Italy,2020), recommendation from the Server( the bread(1st round/ 👎) and the Toasted Ravioli(Savory, 5/5 recommend) It had been a real experience, I will say the atmosphere is nice but the music kind of borders between family restaurant and a 60s Diner) just a little less taste of Italy, still it’s nothing you can’t enjoy while you munch on your meal.

I’m currently on my first entree, and it looks fantastic. The pork tenderloin was the first of my a Plate Recommendations from Jan. The flavors were delicate and the veggies were blended beautifully with the magic of the dish. I really enjoyed the sauce they used and didn’t overwhelm the natural flavors of the meat. The dish was delectable and soft (like the smell of leftover cologne); you kept trying to take a deeper breath (Bigger bite) to chase the flavor and keep it on your tongue. It was 5/5 Delicious.

My server has been fantastic. I let him know that the only thing I’ve been disappointed in so far this meal was the bread and he told me he could fix that. We shall see what he’s cooking up, on to my next entree. The second round of bread was substantially better than the first after I let him know my concerns. If this is the typical house standard, then I feel confident in stating; you will be satisfied on your visit.

My second entree has arrived and all I can say is that I am a very happy camper. This was a great choice by Jan. I am extremely satisfied with the parings, I’m Drinking “Viognier, LenParadou, Mediterranee, France 2021” with the Chicken Genoviz my meal was exceptional and I don’t think I’ve been this satisfied with an eating experience since Table 26

All in all, I give my experience at Oliva a 5/5. The food and service were above and beyond my expectations. I look forward to a new list of recommendations from Jan on my next visit.

The food was very good. The prices were also very reasonable and large portions. If we lived here, we would frequent this restaurant. Friendly staff.

Definitely a family ambiance. Great place to relax and enjoy a nice glass of wine.
When you see that the owner herself is around and checking on her customers, that’s a good sign of quality.
A few suggestions:
Go easy on the dressing on the house/featured salad … great taste though.
(Not critical) Most servers, if not all, are wearing a uniform, which makes this little restaurant feel special, but one did not… I’m sure he can do it next time 😉.
Kudos! Well done 👍

After working very hard for over a week on a large sculpture in the area I kept seeing Oliva on the way to and from the jobsite. I'm so glad I stopped and sampled the wonderful Italian food. Had the chef's feature which was a squash ravioli and steamed vegetables. Also had the tour of Italy appetizer(risotto, mozzarella sticks and calamari). I didn't take pictures of the meal, was too hungry! The chef even came around and spoke with guests, it was a wonderful experience overall and a great treat after a lot of work.

Nick Bero
Bero Arts

We haven't even left and I am so excited to write my review.

This was an amazing place to dine. Our waiter suggested some amazing pasta and eas very knowledgeable.
All staff work as they should and overall help each other out.
It was a blessing to visit this new and delicious restaurant and we will be back for more 😍

Holy cow. Some of the most INCREDIBLE Italian food I’ve ever had. Before even taking a bite of the food, I was taken aback by the service. You don’t just have one server - the whole waiting staff works as a TEAM! Each of them have their role and each touch the table. I’ve never experienced anything like it. The food was 🤌 excellent. My very picky grandmother in law demanded her son take her back! We will be coming back again and again. Also - Cynthia, the owner, is out on the floor with her staff working hard. You wouldn’t even know she’s the owner! So hands on. Thank y’all so much.

Staff was very kind and they received us and explained in detail about todays special and the server was so helpful. Food was good and try their pastas it is delicious

As always the food was great. Cynthia has set the bar high and her food never disappoints. What really stood out on this visit was the service. In a time where businesses are still having difficulty hiring, staff training for some has taken a back seat. The service tonight, by a lot of really young looking faces, was exceptional. The hospitality exhibited, that they have been
taught, is a skill that will help them through life. Thanks to Cynthia and her team for teaching and providing such a great customer experience.

Cute lunch spot. Amazing owners they really care about their customers. Food is perfect every Time. Good place for catering. The manager Mitchell is so attentive he provides phenomenal service 👏

I would give more than 5 stars if I could. The atmosphere is cozy and the wine list is extensive. The food is divine. Flavorful, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. The service is stellar. Jan was our server last night and he was fantastic! Felt like we had a new friend when we left. I will request his section again. Truly one of my favorite restaurants ever!

The food was absolutely delicious, huge portion sizes and great prices. We will definitely be back!

What a wonderful little Italian restaurant to take your Love to; cozy, really great food, the staff was superb, responsive, and professional. Props out to Jan S for ensuring our glasses were plentiful and our food was enjoyable. 10/10 highly recommend

Best authentic Italian food in the Ft. Worth area. We had amazing service. A young lady by the name of Taylor was so sweet and helpful to our every need. This is definitely a 5-Star restaurant!

For the past four years we have held a client event and Oliva has catered each time. Their food is fantastic! The service is top notch! The staff is friendly and attentive! If you are looking for a fabulous meal or need a caterer, I highly recommend Oliva!! They always provide 5 star service!!

It was a little crowded but the food was worth it. Very tasty and served piping hot. The best thing about Oliva's was the service. I don't recall ever having better service anywhere. Will definately go again.

The best Italian restaurant in all DFW. The parmesan chicken was out of this world. Amazing food, service and ambient, highly recommended

Not a very big restaurant ...but Probably the best Italian restaurant in this area ...definitely will go back again..

Service was great and the atmosphere was great for a good family dinner...

The service staff explained all options available ..and ensured that our drinks and breads were refilled proactively without asking . One key thing that we noticed was that all service staff , who came to the table, interacted with customers freely..