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    Karavan by 3 Olives

    4.7 (145 reviews)
    ModerateUzbek, Pizza, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Meatball Sub
    Ko K.

    Came here twice - we have never been exposed to to Uzbek food but was very much interested and we do not regret this food adventure. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Venue: I would have to say pretty medium size, looks like full bar. Casual vibe that is good for date night to family gathering.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also are fused with 3 olives (pizza & deli) you can enjoy both menu! Food: we came here twice to try different food- menu. I had soup, manti (dumplings) with dumpling- lamp plate and meatball sub. The dumpling soup was good- felt like a familiar taste of clean hardy dumping in blotch. Manti- we ordered half steamed and half friend and they were great! I tell ya- these dumplings are huge and it can possibly feed two people and can walk out full. The lamb plate was exceptional- it's not Mediterranean- super clean and flavorful dish. Meatball sub was the best I e had! Crunchy sub and juicy meatball with savory marinara and gooey cheese. Second time I had khachapuri (the boat looking bread with cheese in center and egg!). Super rich but pleasant. I would need this in - real cold and starving setting haha this bread alone can fill 3 people in my a Opinion. Also ordered 2 bowls of borsch (cabbage soup). Super refreshing- clean-savory, absolutely delicious. We also ordered Philly cheese steak - again, amazing sub. Crunchy light sub bread - full of beef steak, cheese. Service: both times, different servers, great service. Great recommendations. Can be bit slow service when it is busy. Price: reasonable price. Hidden Gem!

    Khachapuri
    Char H.

    We get 3 Olives Pizza quite often so I was excited to try Karavan and I was not disappointed! The surprise performance was the butternut squash Samsa. Light, flaky pastry with a delicious butternut squash filling. I had my first but definitely not last Khachapuri. The cheese.... So much delicious melty cheese... The waiter was kind and patient as we navigated the menu and ordered way more food than we could eat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They did a pretty good job making you feel like you weren't in a strip mall restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good sized booth and table to accommodate our over eager ordering[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There are several more dishes I am excited to try so I see a return trip in my future!

    Eggplant, non, potatoes,salsa, and pasta
    Charlie M.

    We are wanting to try new things so went to try their Uzbek menu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place wasn't crowded but should have been.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We decided to order a variety of apps and share an entree. We had Butternut Squash Samsas, Bamaza Eggplant (crispy fried eggplant with drizzled balsamic glaze), Non (a crispy sesame bread), Potatoes po Domashni (crispy potatoes with mushrooms and a yogurt sauce), and Fried Lagman (a pasta dish). Every dish was piping hot and so flavorful and good. It's out of my way in Garner but I will definitely be directing friends there and will be back. The restaurant also serves pizza and Italian food.

    Steamed manti
    Mason R.

    Karavan by 3 Olives is one of my favorite local spots in Garner! Host AZ makes sure all guests are greeted warmly on arrival and he's a great help when it comes to ordering! Whenever I visit, plov and steamed manti are my staples. This visit I also got fried lagman, which was great. The beauty of this restaurant is there's a ton of Uzbek and Italian food to try and love, the service is attentive and friendly, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere is relaxed, family friendly, and great for groups![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Sergey L.

    We were in the area and were looking for an Eastern European restaurant and found this place that serves traditional uzbek and italian food. Uzbek dishes were so delicious. Highly recommend it.

    Travis T.

    Overall, the food was decent. The lagman had a soothing feeling and the flatbread complimented the noodle soup.

    Steak kabob with rice and veggies
    Rebecca M.

    Karavan is located in a shopping center in Garner. The restaurant is casual. The food is amazing here but the service leaves something to be desired. We were seated promptly, brought menus, then about 30 seconds later wanted to take the orders. the menu is half Uzbekistan food and half Italian depending what you are in the mood for. When I did order non, I was told that was bread. I'm not sure why she thought I'd just get an entree. So I explained I wanted an appetizer. Then I ordered the eggplant after seeing the rave reviews. For my entree I went with the steak kebab and did the veggies and rice for the sides. The eggplant portion was very generous so most of that was taken to go. I liked that it was in chunks and the flavoring was delicious. The steak kebab was also good size and I would have finished it there but sensed they wanted us to leave. I'd eat here again but would order to go next time to avoid the service issues.

    Manti
    Di A.

    The food was so amazing and authentic! The portions were huge and came out very quickly. Service was very quick and friendly. It's an interesting mixture of Italian and Uzbek food. Highly recommend!

    Barak-- really good I loved the fried ones
    Tolein Q.

    Barak Dumplings - the fried ones were best in my opinion, the whole table enjoyed them Alfredo pizza- this was the winner of the night! So good you have to try Steak kebabs- usually better, it was a bit undercooked I asked for medium and some pieces were super pink and it had a lot of fat on it The mashed potatoes were not good, I do not like the rice here either. I would opt for the veggies (so fresh & tasty) or the fries. I'd give this place a 3.5/5 stars

    Ron W.

    Wherever I am, I usually try to support local mom and pop restaurants and usually, it's a pleasant surprise! Karavan by 3 Olives is one of those types of spots, a Uzbeki restaurant in what is a more standard, Italian-American pizza spot. I had come here for a takeout pizza during the pandemic but decided a return visit was needed. Karavan probably does more of a take-out, delivery business but they've got a fairly large (and quiet) dining room decked out in slightly central Asian (I'm guessing) decor. The Uzbeki menu on the back on their pizza menu and covers starters, soups, entrees and kebabs, maybe 20 or so items? I have no idea what I'm ordering so I get some fried barak and chicken kebabs with veggies and rice. The barak are delicious, like beef fried wontons and served with a tomato dipping sauce. And the kebabs come out super hot, chicken thighs with grilled veggies and a toothsome rice pilaf. It's all delicious and I'm already looking forward to trying more off the menu. And while I don't know Uzbeki eats well, I know what Karavan serves up is pretty delish. If you're in the area (Garner Station) stop on by and dine at this hidden gem. I've even tried the pizza and that's pretty darn good, too!

    Khachapuri
    Kayla H.

    I thought all the food and the service was amazing. The khachapuri was cheesy garlicky deliciousness. The lamb kebab was great. I also liked the manti, especially the fried ones. They came with great sour cream and tomato dipping sauces. The honey cake was perfectly layered and creamy sweetness.

    Ohhh it only gets better!!
    Teresa W.

    The service was wonderful! Victoria was the best waitress EVER! I loved the new menu options!! I loved Mediterranean food and absolutely loved the new food. I don't think like cilantro and the plov has cilantro the only reason for 4 stars. I wish they would have included that but everything else was wonderful. Bathroom nice and clean, plenty of parking would def be back

    Lula Kebab
    Buddha N.

    Tucked away in a shopping center off of 401 and Garner Station Blvd is a hidden gem named Karavan by 3 olives an Uzbeki/Pizza joint ... you may say WTF ???? But dont be scared it's actually delicious food here . You walk in and it looks pretty simple with not alot of cheesy decorations or flare like other places ... they keep the decor here simple and focus on the food ... So the menu is split on both side .. one is your italian type fare with pizza and your normal stuff ... the other side of the menu is where it's at! The Uzbeki food ! Started off with the Barak  which is fried homemade Raviolis filled with ground beef and served with a almost marinara/salsa type dipping sauce ... the filling was like little nugs of beef with spices.. and was pretty tasty... Next was the Khachapuri which is a traditional Georgian dish filled with cheese-filled bread, which almost sunny side eggs... which was delicious... basically you pull apart the cheese bread and dip it into the semi runny egg and enjoy... Now onto the entrees... the Salmon Kebabs were medium cut well marinated salmon cubes packed with flavor and served with a choice of grilled veggies/ rice/ or mashed potatoes... since we had carb heavy appz... decided on double grilled veggies for the entrees .. the salmon was perfectly grilled with a lil char and not dry at all .. Also was ordered was the Lula Kebab which is ground beef with a Uzbeki spices and seasoning grilled to perfection.... each piece was fall nice and juicy and packed with flavor... it was complimented well with the grilled veggies which consisted of bell peppers, mushrooms, squash, and red onions... I will definitely come back to this gem hidden in a shopping center.. Definitely check it out and dont be discouraged by the surrounding area

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    The food is always exceptional no matter what we get. Whether it is pizza and garlic knots or the Uzbekistan cuisine. Always amazing

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    It's nice place but food is not as good. Samsa didn't have salt. Bread was good. If you looking for Uzbek food it's only place

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    Definitely try the samsa, it's a classic Uzbek staple. Also recommend the lagman soup for a cold night!

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    A very nice addition to the dining establishments in Garner. Not fancy but clean, friendly and the food is very good.

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    This little place had great pizza and calzones. Service was great. Definitely a little gem in Garner.

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    The atmosphere is very welcoming with very delicious food and friendly staff. Loved the eggplants and lagman

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    Do they serve their 3 olives menu at Karavan as well?

    Yes, you can order the Uzbek food or the Italian food or some of each. The menu is two sided.

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