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Quick trip to Flagstaff and we always like to try something new. So, Fat Olives it was. Wednesday afternoon, 3:30 pm, after the lunch crowd and way before the dinner crowd. The hostess asked if we had a reservation - uh, no. It wasn't crowded. We were seated at the bar at a tiny round tabletop, barely big enough for plates of food. The waiter was kind, nothing out of the ordinary. I asked about the size of the pizza, big enough to share for two. I asked about the sandwiches and was told they were on the lunch menu and not offered. We ordered a pizza. It was okay. Really thin crust, kind of "droopy" with the toppings on it. I won't say it was bad, but it wasn't my favorite. Side note, since we were seated in the bar, the waitstaff were busy wine tasting which I thought was interesting.
This was our first time here and it was so good! One of the best pizza places I've been to. They're VPN certified and the pizza really was comparable to the pizza I've had in Italy. We got the Farmers and the Di Fungi. The farmers, we added sausage and it was perfect. The Di Fungi was good as I love mushrooms but I wish there were a LOT of mushrooms on it. I was expecting the whole pizza to be covered but this just seemed like I did an add-on of mushrooms instead of ordering a pizza that's literally called "di fungi." The service was quick, and the server was really attentive to refills on our drinks. We actually noticed their happy hour menu was really good so we came back the next day and we got the margarita pizza, marinara pizza, and the stracciatella. I love that their happy hour was every day -weekends included! The pizza was just as good as the day before. The stracciatella was good but I probably wouldn't get it again.
I had heard quite a bit about this restaurant as we have been looking for what would be the places to go with great food. Frankly, I don't know what the Hoopla is about and why it has 4 1/2 stars, but the ambience was cute. As to the food, I thought it was average at best. I had the rigatoni and I was expecting to have more of distinguishing flavors like I have had with other Italian meals that also have fennel sausage in it because I'm a big fan of it. This was very bland and when it was served, it was warm and not hot. My wife had the chicken Parmesan and it was served in a very hot iron dish which probably they should do for most dishes to keep it nice and warm. Hertz was definitely better and I would give it 3 1/2 to 3.75 stars for its meal, but it wasn't necessarily memorable. The server was pleasant, and after we were served, took a little bit of time before she came back to check in on us, and then as we had finished relatively early, keeping half of our meals for later, we didn't see her for quite some time. It was definitely getting packed because we had an early dinner and arrived at about 3:45 PM and frankly we're done about 4:20 PM. It was Father's Day so I understand Weil. It was busy, but that doesn't speak to the Food quality. I did have an orangecello old-fashioned, which was a nice twist on the old-fashioned, but just average in the scope of old-fashioned drinks Overall, it's my opinion that it is average at the very best and we are probably a one and done. One thing, however, is that the pricing was very reasonable and likely it is you pay for what you get.
one of flagstaff's best gems. The food exceeds my expectations for a small town like flag. we went during happy hour and they have great deals and you can beat the rush of people! The pizzas that really stood out to me were adovada 10/10 and ms piggy 9/10. I love that the pizzas have honey on them which balance the savory and spiciness of the pizzas. chicken parm was SO BOMB. It was creamy and flavorful, without being too overwhelming. Usually, it can be tiring to eat a full cream pasta, but this was well balanced and had me wanting more. Spaghetti and meatballs were disappointing. Bland and a little watery for my taste. Meatballs were dry. Would not recommend getting this as there are way better dishes. Tiramisu is light and fluffy. A must have dessert here.
Came in for lunch...also this is famous for being on DDD with Guy Fieri. Decor - Very cool inside with seats at kitchen and a separate bar area. Food- Pepperoni Pizza with fennel sausage. $16 + $3 for the small amount of fennel sausage. It was great but not worth the xtra $3. - Pizza crust was amazing and the entire pizza was delicious. - Spaghetti & meatballs $14.50 with a small salad. Way too much sauce but the meatballs were good. Wouldn't get it again. - Overall good service and glad we finally made it here. I like how they have a section on the menu, "what Guy ate". They probably got tired of people asking. CON - The "Flagstaff Service Charge" of 4% is total bullsh*t!
While I'm keeping my rating the same as my first experience, my second visit was not as sharp as my first visit. My second visit was a pickup order. The wait for the order to actually be ready exceeded the 60-70 minute wait originally given by 10+ minutes. Both pizzas were examined before leaving the property. Neither pizza was warm, let alone hot, one of the pizzas was damaged but apparently presentation did not matter to whomever threw it in the box. We choose to not wait even longer for a properly made pizza. Overall, the pizzas tasted fine, once they were re-warmed.
We stopped by this pizza place after visiting the historic U.S. Route 66 for a quick bite, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Days later, we were still craving the pizza! We ordered pepperoni, meat lovers, and sausage pizzas, and all were equally delicious. The atmosphere was fun and lively, the service was friendly and attentive, and parking was easy with plenty of spaces both in front of the restaurant and in the adjacent lot. We would absolutely come back the next time we are in Flagstaff.
We went to Fat Olives to celebrate our niece's graduation from Northern Arizona University, and with it being graduation weekend, having reservations turned out to be a great decision. There was a line out the door when we arrived, but since we had reservations, we were seated immediately. This place has been featured on the Food Network's "Top Places to Eat," so it's easy to understand why they're so popular. The tables are also somewhat small, so things can feel a bit cramped once the restaurant gets busy. The food was incredible and the drinks were equally impressive. They have a great selection of cocktails, beer, wine, and mocktails. The Basil Lemon Drop made with house-made limoncello was especially refreshing on a warm day. For our table of eight, we started with the bacon marmalade bruschetta, goat cheese bruschetta, and the wood-fired stracciatella with prosciutto. Everything was fantastic. The bruschetta boards each came with four pieces, and the stracciatella included four crostinis plus plenty of prosciutto to share. For entrees, we ordered several pizzas including the Ms. Piggy, Carnivore, and Belgio Dolce -- the same pizza Guy Fieri featured -- along with lasagna, pesto spaghetti, and rigatoni. Every dish was excellent, and the pizzas were large enough to easily feed two people. Even after all that food, we still made room for dessert and ordered the crème brûlée cheesecake, tiramisu, cannoli, and a couple espresso martinis. I only tried the cannoli because I was completely stuffed by then, but it absolutely delivered. The service was outstanding. Jennifer did an amazing job taking care of our large group and making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. I also loved the option on the menu where you can buy a 6-pack for the kitchen crew to show appreciation for their hard work. We figured one wasn't enough for the whole staff, so we bought five 6-packs instead. This would have easily been a 5-star experience if not for a couple issues. Originally, we made a reservation for 16 several weeks in advance. We received a confirmation the night before, but then got a cancellation notice just a few hours before the reservation. Our first phone call to the restaurant ended with us being disconnected, though thankfully the second call resolved everything. We later found out their reservation system automatically cancels large reservations unless they're booked as private dining. We also reduced our party size to 8, which helped. The other issue came at the end of the meal when the manager asked our table to leave. I understand we had been there for about two and a half hours and they likely wanted to turn the table, especially during a busy graduation weekend. Still, there were no time limits mentioned when we booked the reservation, so it left a sour note at the end of what had otherwise been an amazing dining experience. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend this place if you're in Flagstaff and craving Italian food -- just don't expect to keep your table for the entire night.
Update: We still love Fat Olives. Our bartender (Isla) last night was a real sweetheart and a darn good mixoligist too. We enjoyed cocktails, a couple Caesars, and a Ms Piggy pizza. Everything was great per usual. The space was lively and everyone was having a good time.
Oh my goodness, this place! I found out about it from social media and the Food Network. We were looking forward to eating here our whole trip, and we are seriously sad we can't eat here more often due to distance! You're greeted with a signed Guy Fieri poster hanging in their entrance. We were seated promptly in a cozy booth. The kitchen is open and you can see them tossing the pizza dough up in the air occasionally. Such a cute little restaurant! Michael (Mike), was our server and he was so great. He said he's been working there for 11 years. I told him how I knew about the place and he said the episode on Food Network aired in 2017 and things have never been the same since! I can imagine! He really knew the menu well and took the time to tell us about the restaurant and their certifications. This place is a VPN Certified pizzeria by Verace Pizza Napoletana! I love that they also designate what Guy ate on their menu. I went with the Belgio Dolce Pizza, the 3rd place winner at the International Pizza Expo in 2014. The pizza is white sauce based, with house-made mozzarella, pecorino romano, oregano, shaved brussel sprouts, calabrian chili oil, Molinari soppressata, local honey and crushed pistachios. Mind blowingly amazing. My oldest got the chicken Parmesan on Mike's suggestion and my youngest got their version of a meat lovers pizza. They each got an Italian soda and I got a mocktail cherry smash--delicious! Mike suggested their tiramisu for dessert--stating it's a modest portion, good for sharing. I told him we aren't the biggest fans of tiramisu, but he assured us theirs was amazing--more custard and not very coffee-y. He said if we didn't like it, he'd buy it. Okay, sold! WOW! Best tiramisu EVER! We LOVED it! Everything was phenomenal! I'm so thankful we were able to try this place out! If I'm ever in Flagstaff again, I'm coming here again for sure, and will even ask for Mike! :)
If you're looking for a solid Italian spot in Flagstaff, Fat Olives is definitely worth a visit. We started with the fried artichoke hearts with basil aioli, and they absolutely stole the show--10/10. Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and the basil aioli paired beautifully with them. We also ordered the Burrata & Prosciutto appetizer, which was very good (8/10). My only suggestion would be a little more balsamic drizzle and a pinch more flaky sea salt to really make the flavors pop. For my entrée, I tried the Belgio Dolce Pizza, a 3rd Place winner at the International Pizza Expo. The combination of house-made mozzarella, pecorino Romano, shaved Brussels sprouts, Calabrian chili oil, Molinari soppressata, local honey, and crushed pistachios made for a unique and enjoyable pizza. The crust had a fantastic texture, and you can tell they know how to make a proper pie. I'd give it an 8/10. While the flavors worked well together, I felt it could have used just a touch more seasoning to really bring everything to life. We visited around 1 p.m. on a weekday, just as they seemed to be coming off the lunch rush. Having worked in the service industry myself, I completely understand busy shifts, so this isn't meant as a complaint--just an observation. It did take a little over 10 minutes before anyone greeted our table, and our waters didn't arrive until about 15-20 minutes after we were seated. Overall, we had a pleasant experience. The food was fresh, the atmosphere was welcoming, and despite a slower start to service, we'd happily stop by again the next time we're in Flagstaff.
We had a reservation for late on a Friday and it was screaming busy! The parking situation is tough so be warned. They sat us for our reservation quickly and our server Bailey was so nice and helpful! Very laid back, comfortable vibes. We ordered the garlic knots which were very yummy and three pizzas: Belgio dolce, kenai, and bufala margherita. I loved all of them but was slightly disappointed by the bufala margherita, there was just virtually no cheese and the crust did get a bit burnt. I would stick to the traditional margherita. My favorite was the belgio dolce! Very complex and cheesy. We ended with a cannoli and tiramisu, both delish! Will definitely come back when we are in flagstaff again!
Fantastic food and fantastic prices Fantastic prices Went three times while we were in Flagstaff
7 months ago
Reservations suggested ... service was great! We ordered a margarita pizza from their happy hour menu, along with a fat olives salad and smoked salmon, and their amazing chicken Parmesan! It was savory and definitely shareable portions!! A must try! read more
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2 years ago
After moving in the girls @nauflagstaff this weekend, we wanted to have a special final lunch together. We decided on Fat Olives @fat_olives near downtown Flagstaff and campus on route 66. Luckily there was no wait for a Sunday lunch. Usually this place is packed. There is parking in front of the restaurant and also in a large side lot. Pizza is the specialty at this restaurant and it is a VPN Certified pizzeria by Verace Pizza Napoletana. They adhere to strict age old principles in the art of making true Neapolitan Pizza. They only use soft grain "00" flour, fresh yeast, water and sea salt for the dough and only imported San Marzano Plum Tomatoes, mozzarella de bufala, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil. All of this is helpfully explained on the menu and by our wonderful server!! Everything we ordered was fantastic! We ordered: - Cherry Smash Mocktail - Amarena cherries, fresh lemon, basil, soda, served over ice - YUMMM - Wood Fired Stracciatella Antipasto - Housemade mozzarella, sweet cream, ricotta, sea salt. Served with house crostini, EVOO, honey balsamic reduction, cracked pepper, Prosciutto di Parma - Burrata Antipasto - Fresh mozzarella with a creamy center drizzled with a honey balsamic reduction, Prosciutto di Parma, basil chiffonade, house crostini, calabrian chili oil - Kenai Pizza - White base, ricotta, house-made mozzarella, pecorino romano, house-smoked salmon, dill cream, sea salt, EVOO, red onions (What @guyfieri ate!!) *Add Arugula (like a creamy lox bagel pizza) - Margherita D.O.C. - San Marzano tomato D.O.P, fior di latte mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, fresh basil, EVOO (nice basil flavor!) - Carnivore -San Marzano tomato D.O.P., mozz provolone blend, hand cut pepperoni, fennel sausage, smoked bacon, crumbled meatballs (Simply Delicious - Yes, tried every pizza!!) - Fat Olives Signature Lasagna - Ten hour ragu, ricotta, mozz provolone blend, Grana Padano, basil chiffonade Hubs mentioned in the evening that he could really tell this restaurant used the finest ingredients because he had no heartburn or digestion pain after eating here. I noticed that I felt great as well, unlike how I usually feel after eating pizza. Seating is available at the bar, table seating in two rooms, and additional bar seating at the wood fire oven to watch the dough for pies being tossed. read more
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4 months ago
The food here was definitely worth the visit in flagstaff. We ordered the lasagna, belgio pizza, meatballs, marinated oven roasted olives. Service was alright, could have been better in my opinion. We weren't checked up on unless we had called our waiter. The belgio pizza was definitely worth its hype. I would not have thought pistachios would go on mozzarella. The olives were a perfect balance of tang to the sweet. The lasagna was nice and hot. We could have used some more pepper flakes and Parmesan on the table. read more
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Two years after being a little let down by my first visit, I decided I was ready to give Fat Olives another try. They scored big for Most Improved! My server was so nice and accommodating, food came out really quick after ordering, and the pizza was piping hot! I am so glad I asked about half and half pizzas, which are allowed to the extent the base is the same. I ordered half Di Fungi half Shrimp Fra Diavolo but with tomato base instead of pesto. I can't decide which I liked better, they were both fabulous. The Di Fungi, I almost ordered without onion, but SO glad I kept the onions on - they were wonderfully roasted and sweet. The Fra Diavolo was so unique - shrimp on pizza?! To err on the side of caution I got it without Calabrian chiles and with some chili oil on the side. The shrimp were a little sparse - one slice did not have any :( I'm still not a fan of the two high top tables in the center of the bar side of the restaurant and was glad to be seated along the wall this time. It made me not even mind the high top. The two in the center are just too close to each other for comfort. Pretty price at $50 after tip for one pizza, a non-alcoholic beer, and a market salad which was only greens that were pretty stemmy, + dressing. All in all I'll now consider this as an option on my future visits to Flag, based on the quality of the pizza and service. read more
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8 months ago
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2 months ago
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We're sorry to hear about your experience. Friendly service and hot,…
5 months ago
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11 months ago
I got the Belgio Dolce pizza. I didn't taste any chile oil on it but it was good. I also tried the fungi pizza which was good, the red sauce was really good! Both pizzas were pretty wet and a little soggy but tasted good read more
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We took a mini one day trip up to Flagstaff from the Phx area and opted to eat here because there are so many rave reviews and because this place was featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. Because many reviews say they can get busy and have long wait times we decided to eat an earlier dinner and went just before 5. We still ended up waiting for about 15 minutes for a table which isn't a big deal but as we sat outside waiting to be called to a table we saw so many people arriving, so its true that this place fills up and long wait times can be expected. We did order some of our food based on many reviews given on those items. To begin we ordered the wood fired stracciatella. It's a mix of cheeses served hot with crostini, evoo, honey balsamic reduction. The evoo and honey balsamic reduction are just a design on the plate and it's not much so keep that in mind if you were hoping for different flavor components for this dish. The cheese itself is very one note as far as flavor. I was comparing it to other hot cheese dips I have had at other restaurants and I was missing garlic and herb flavors to be honest. There was cracked black pepper sprinkling the top however. Some people reviewed this like it was the best thing they have ever eaten or they wanted to bathe in it, LOL. After trying it myself I wonder if these people who reviewed it that way have eaten out much because it definitely wasn't that good to be the best thing I have ever eaten or that I'd want to bathe in it LOL. I'd give it 2.5 stars out of 5. It was good and we all agreed on that but would we order it again, probably not. Dinner was Bolognese spaghetti (this was not ordered based on reviews, just what my son thought sounded good). The Miss piggy pizza and a side caesar salad for my daughter and I. The bolognese was good. Nothing that would knock your socks off or anything like that. For the cost I felt like the amount of protein was lacking. The portion was generous but again, the amount of meat in the bolognese sauce was lacking. The caesar salad was okay. We eat caesar everywhere we dine and this one didn't fall in our top 5. Instead of croutons, it was breadcrumbs instead which was different but I did miss flavorful croutons like most caesars have. The Miss piggy came highly recommended on many reviews and most people raved about it. It was creamy pesto, mozzarella and provolone blend, smoked bacon, mortadella, roasted onions and basil. It was really delicious! You can go wrong with those flavors. The crust on this pizza was chewy and light. The pizza could feed 2-3 people easily. We would order it again. My kids wanted tiramisu and a cannoli, which we had boxed to take to our hotel. Both were good. My son makes tiramisu at home and we all agreed his was better (I am not saying that because I am his mom either). I could have skipped dessert altogether but my kids have a major sweet tooth so dessert is a must for them. Some things to note, the speed of getting food and service was prompt. Everything came out fast! The server was on top of things as well. We were pleased by that. I did notice that they do need to pay better attention to cleanliness, however. One of the appetizer plates they gave us was dirty. Two of our three menus had hair (yuck!) in between the menu and the sleeve covering it and the drink menu had dried red sauce on it. That is never acceptable especially for the cost of eating here. I get this place is busy but all restaurants have slow times and that is when cleaning and spot checking should occur. When I worked in restaurants, menus were cleaned numerous times per shift by the hostess or front-end manager. The hairs inside the sleeve should be addressed right away. If the customer can see it then the employees can see it and should take care of it immediately. They do add a 4% charge to your bill, so be warned. We don't make it up to Flagstaff often so I don't think I would eat here the next time we come just because there are other places we want to try as well. This place is good and worth trying but its pricy and the food is just good not amazing in my opinion. read more
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Came on recommendation of family member. Arrived at 4:50pm on a Tuesday and the restaurant was busy and they only had seating at the pizza bar. They were busy and watched them making allot of pizzas. Ordered the fennel sausage pizza and added mushrooms and arugula. When it arrived asked if they had any balsamic reduction and they provided a small cup. Crust was nice and cooked well. The only issue I had it was not cut well and had to use the knife to cut each piece. read more
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6 months ago
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4 months ago
The food was worth the wait! Sooo Delicious! All we ordered was incredibly tasty and the great service and staff were top notch ... first timer and will definitely coming again! read more
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5 months ago
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9 months ago
WOW! Yes, thats how i will start it off!! Friendly staff, amazing food, great atmosphere. We came up to Flagstaff for a little trip and had to stop here. It did not disappoint! The pizza was so good and the dough is made fresh and tossed in front for everyone to see. I got the chicken parmesean and wow-o-wow I fell in love. If you find yourself in Flagstaff this place is a must stop! read more
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2 months ago
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Food was very good. We decided on the marmalade pizza, which had a somewhat sweet taste mixed with spicy oil . It was perfect ! The lemoncello old fashion for sure was different, but it was delicious. The service was superb, Gavin made sure we had the best service in Arizona!! read more
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1 year ago
The food was definitely tasty here. We enjoyed the burrata appetizer, and our pizza was good. I'd prefer a touch more salt and a crispier crust, but overall good. I was actual pretty impressed by both the price and strength of the $5.5 happy hour margarita. I did notice that our drinks menu was out of date. The seasonal drink was a winter cocktail, and it's summer. The happy hour prices were more expensive on the main menu than the drinks menu. We didn't see a server for 10 minutes after being sat, and they seemed pretty busy overall. I really disliked that they have a "Flagstaff service charge" to cover their servers' liveable wages. The point of Flagstaff making restaurants pay employees minimum wage was to have them actually cover the cost of service instead of customers. Instead, they just passed the cost along to us in a "service fee." Seems scummy to me. Just pay your own employees. They said it's so they "didn't have to raise their prices," but because I was given the old menu, I can see they DID raise the prices. Overall, though, the food was good and the restaurant was cute. Im not convinced it was worth the wait, though. read more
2 years ago
We frequent flagstaff and this time we hit the jackpot with fire ovennpizza. Fat Olives did have a long wait but goven it was Saturday worth the wait.. The Adovada was not available, however, the famous "Belgio Dolce Pizza" was no let down. With a zing the spicy dipped artichokes gave it a quick kick that did not last nor spoil the flavor. The cheese was perfectly melted with the taste of lingering clay from their fire oven. Crust was perfectly complimented with crushed pistachios. The kids split a regular order of rigatoni plate which even had enough left overs for next day. The lady of the night had "Fetuccini Alfredo" topped woth savory grilled mushrooms bathed in olive oil. The prices were reasonable and the service was fast which made up for the wait line. All around highly recommend a must do when in Flagstaff. Best part kid friendly, waitress brought over crayons and pizza dough to entertain the kids. Huge plus! also with the ambiance of family style environment all were unaware of our loud kids due to evryone having a great time with delicious food. read more
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We're so happy you enjoyed! Thank you so much for your review.
6 months ago
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My girlfriend found this place while we were on a road trip, and wow the pizza here is fantastic. We decided to try the Kenai Pizza because neither of us had ever had salmon on a pizza before. To our surprise, it was actually very good. The blend of ricotta, romano, and mozzarella cheeses complimented the salmon perfectly. The Italian sodas are also very good. I tried the pomegranate one. It was good but did have a little too much cream for my liking though. The staff was terrific with good service and the inside was nicely decorated and felt very Tuscan. I recommend stopping here if you're looking for a great pizza spot in Flagstaff, AZ. read more
Finally had an opportunity to check out Fat Olives for an early Saturday dinner. Diners beware: the happy hour is POPULAR, we had to wait about 20 min for a table at 4:30pm. The restaurant is large with amble booth, low-top, and bar seating. I joined a group of 6 and had no issues with the booth seating. Two pizzas of note: the Belgio Dolce and the Farmers (with added egg!). The Belgio Dolce pizza's claim to fame is that it is both award winning, and the icon Guy Fieri gave it a try. The honey drizzle was a standout and the meat selection paired nicely. The brussel sprouts were enjoyed by all- even by folks who typically avoid them! The Farmer pizza is a vegetarians dream with great toppings and an unexpected sweetness. Adding a cracked egg was the perfect addition. All pizzas enjoyed by the table had stand-out crusts- seriously so good! I look forward to coming here again both for the great menu and exceptional service. read more
10 months ago
This place was sooooo good! Probably some of the best pizza we've had. The pasta was up there too!! Good portions and friendly service staff. Devon was our server and he was amazing! It was our first time in and he made us feel welcome and gave us a full back story of the restaurant, which was cool to hear. We went last night but are contemplating getting it for lunch today. The only thing I will say, is if you get a high top table it gets a little cramped but definitely wouldn't deter me if it was the only table available. read more
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1 year ago
Got the vegan cheese! The pizza was amazing and the service was above and beyond! Make sure to get your reservation early! It took 1hr and 30mins but it was so worth it. Dish: The crust was thin but soft and fluffy (if that makes sense). The pork tenderloin was super tender, juicy, well seasoned and definitely was spicy! Ambiance: I love the paintings around the place and the vibe was really fun and sociable! The bar being a part of the place definitely helps with laughter going around! read more
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This is wonderful to hear! We're so happy you enjoyed!
Limited parking, very attentive server, quite a bit of wait on Saturday night for a party of 5. Caesar Salad - 3/5, alright, nothing special. Arugula Salad - 4/5, the dressing and the pecan really took away the bitterness of arugula for me and I enjoyed every bit of it. Meatballs - 5/5 Farmer Pizza - 3/5, didn't like the taste of their olives but in general not horrible. Ms.Piggy Pizza - 5/5, my fav, love the pesto + bacon combo, highly recommend. Tiramisu - 5/5 Affogato - 5/5, loved it but it was espresso and it was late Recommend going super early to avoid crowd. read more
11 months ago
OMG do we love this place! Service excellent, food scratch made with love and a passion, delicious and it's an experience when you eat here. Love the pizza and the pasta and their fire roasted vegetables. read more
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We came to Fat Olives after a friend recommended this place for after our North Pole Experience and we're so glad we did. Although the wait was long, it was absolutely worth it. Our server was super attentive and always filled our glasses, and the restaurant itself is cozy in its own way. The decor was nice and comfortable. We ordered the Wood Fired Stracciatella and honestly I want to take a bath in that and die from dairy intolerance. It was seriously one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life. SO GOOD. We also ordered pizzas, everything was great. We will definitely be back again when we visit flagstaff in the future. read more
1 year ago
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5 months ago
Ate there early yesterday around 3pm. It was crowded. 2 others at my table had pizza that looked great. Mine was burnt. Won't go back. Should have asked for a "rebake" or a refund. I understand that "wood fired" pizza has some black blisters, but this isn't acceptable. read more
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1 year ago
Lived in flag for 2 years, just moved to Tucson and came back up to clean apt and tried this for the first time! Unbelievable! Lived on fratellis for 2 years and sadly missed the best pizza in flag! Both places are a must but this takes the prize! read more
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11 months ago
Fat Olives Restaurant Fat Olives is another of those restaurants made infamous by a visit by Guy Fieri. My wife ordered the Belgio Dolce Pizza (one of Guy's top choices) and an ice tea. I ordered the Chicken Ensalada along with a House Made Italian Soda (Blackberry). The food was fantastic. The manager was very friendly and was very pleased with my post dinner review. The service left a little to be desired. But the waiter was new so I'll give him a little slack. We had to ask for extra napkins twice and our drinks didn't manage to be delivered to our table until we were about 1/2 way finished after we reminded the waiter that he hadn't brought them to us.. (Waiters/waitresses were responsible for making and delivering the drinks at lunch time. We had tried to have dinner here the previous night but they didn't take reservations and the wait was 1.5 hours if you wanted to at there. We called ahead at lunch time but could not reach a person. We were led to believe that no seating was available until after 8:00PM that night. We drove there just in case and found there was no waiting. I told the manager and he was shocked by our findings. He was going to look into and fix the problem right away. 10% discount is available to Vets, police, and first responders. read more
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1 year ago
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1 year ago
Probably one of the best Italian food outside Italy. We ordered 5 -6 things and every single one of them hit the mark. Get the wood fired platter, farmers pizza, spaghetti, arugula salad. The servers were great and super polite. Ambience very nice and cost. read more
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We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Fat Olives! Thank you…
1 year ago
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We ended up coming in for lunch, there was no wait. We had very great and fast service. We got a pizza and a kids butter noodle. Both were great. I got the Italian margarita. It was good and STRONG! If you aren't an alcohol drinker I would skip this. If you like amaretto, get it! read more
3 months ago
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7 months ago
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Thank you so much, Scott! We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and we…
1 year ago
Love the lasagna but no bread....ugh! Their pizzas are great too! Great place for Italian in Flagstaff!! read more
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2 years ago
Came here one time before with some friends and wanted to bring my wife. They were extremely busy so we took first available seating. They took our number and said they would text us and if we could go wait outside or in the car because it would be a 30-40 minute wait. So we went to our car and came in 30 minutes and I checked in with the concierge and she said they had called us. I told them I didn't get a text message. She got us in right away and we sat at the bar. We ordered olives appetizer, my wife got the Caesar salad and I got the carnivore pizza. The people next to us sat down 10-15 minutes after us and they got their food within 10 minutes and we were still waiting. I said something to the male bartender "when will our food be arriving and that these people just got here." He scrambled looking for our order and I could tell by his demeanor he couldn't find it and that it wasn't submitted. Once he fixed it the order came out quickly and then I asked where my wife's Caesar salad and the person who was serving the food had no idea what I was talking about. Then another server came with the salad and didn't even bother putting the salad down by my wife but next to me. I overheard the male bartender say something to the female bartender who took our order and said something like it wasn't submitted. The pizza was good but not even hot and half the pizza didn't have toppings as seen in the picture. Honestly, the thing I am pissed most about is the lack of acknowledgement of the way late food and the bartender had plenty of opportunity to say something. I understand they were busy but clearly they can get the food out quickly but we were overlooked and no acknowledgement sucks. Just bad customer service all around. read more
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2308 E Rt 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
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(928) 853-0056
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What's a good time for a quiet visit?
During the week. Early in the evening. You should call them and confirm best days and times
Is the gluten free a cauliflower crust?
It was not at the time that I was there.
Do they have any decent draft beers you can order to go with the pizza?
We have Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Maoretti Larossa, Lumberyard Knotty Pine (local), Mother Road Tower Station (local) & Grand Canyon Sunset Amber (local.
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