I love this place because it's crowded, but never too crowded and you alway get seated right away.They have a nice bar area as well as the main dinning room. The food is good and their prices are at or below market in my opinion, and the servers and managers seem genuinely happy to help you enjoy a nice evening. Give them a try.. Chris D Sherman Oaks read more

Oliva, Oliva, Oliva, what has happened to you? Where are you guys? My friend and I decided to go to this lovely restaurant that we have been to before. We got there exactly at 12 noon on the 7th of this month and noticed the restaurant was closed. Locked with a notice on the door. The envelope was sealed and had a confidential message written on the envelope. We got close to the door to see if we could gather other type of information, but we couldn't. No other signs were posted on the door/window. We even called them twice and left them a message since nobody answered the phone, left another message and nobody has called us back since then. We really wanted to try their delicious food from their extensive menu options. Unfortunately, we were not able to. Maybe they went out of business? Sold the restaurant? Who knows? They also have the business hours wrong. Online, it says open between 11:30 to 2pm, closed and reopen from 4pm to 9pm. The message on the phone states that they are only open from 5 to 9pm. My friend came all the way from Tarzana for us to have lunch together and it never happened. We went next door to have lunch, and the same thing with that restaurant. That's coming up next.. Stay tuned! This truly is a 5 star establishment. The reason that I gave 2 stars is because I have been there twice in the past and liked everything about this place from ambiance, to service and their DELICIOUS food. read more

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This place was rather busy and popular with the older crowd. The portions were decent sized and the prices were a bit elevated as well. The service was wonderful, we had a party of 12 that turned into 14 and they were accommodating. The 2 Salads we had were decent. The caesars, salad was nothing to rave about, but good portion for a half, and only $4 more for full. I had the spaghetti mare with seafood and it was supposed to be spicy and it was not. I asked for red pepper Flakes and that did help. My friend had the brisket which was actually short ribs and she said it was ok but didn't finish it. We shared the chocolate cake and it was rich! Served with a side of homemade whipped cream. I also took a picture of the chicken marsala and it looks really good. The other people at the table had pizza and other dishes and they seemed to enjoy it as they finished everything. There's very limited parking behind the resturant and plenty of street parking when I went on Saturday evening. I read more

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Volare! That is, fly, don't run, to try this amazing hidden gem of an Italian restaurant. I had no idea it existed, but when we were coming back from another spot in Sherman Oaks we passed it. I love Italian food so I looked it up here on Yelp and was impressed with what I saw and made a reservation right away. Oliva serves lunch every day from 11 to 2, which is perfect for us. It took us only 20 minutes to get there and we found free parking right out in front on Van Nuys Boulevard. Easy! Once inside I was bowled over by how pretty it is and how like the trattorias I frequented all over Italy. I can only imagine how it glitters and sparkles at night. It is a large space with multiple seating areas, a glorious bar, and an old fashioned pizza oven, so we could watch them make pizza and their home made bread, which they bring to the table gratis, with their own bespoke olive oil and vinegars from Italy. Our carer, Ricardo, spoke perfect Italian and I did my best to reply in kind. Overhead was all the best Italian musical hits that are familiar and popular here, which I appreciate. I like the atmosphere of a restaurant to reflect and enhance the cuisine. Everything got better and better from the minute we arrived. We got to pick our own seats, as this is the time of day when people are usually in between meals, especially on weekend days. We chose to sit in a cheerful spot, bathed in daylight through the spotless windows. Everything is pristine and immaculate -- even the ceilings (see my pictures). There are so many vegetarian options for me on the menu that I know I will have to return again and again to try them all. Every single thing we ordered was superb -- really, the best of its kind. Ricardo was the perfect host. He seemed to appear as if by magic when we even thought about asking for something and was so polite, that we realized how rare this kind of professional courtesy is anywhere in America these days. In Europe, restaurant service is a trained and valued profession and Ricardo embodied that approach when taking care of us. I had to contain my joy and almost squealed when I saw our two desserts (see my photos). First class everything: top quality linens, flatware, glasses, stone floor, hand painted murals, lights twinkling elegantly all over the main rooms and a wine selection at the bar that looked brilliantly curated. Some of the best coffee I have had in ages (Danesi), too. There is no doubt in my mind that Oliva Trattoria can rival the best of the West Side famous Italian places that we all make the obligatory trek to at some point. As far as I am concerned, when I want upscale perfection in a trattoria, Oliva will be my go-to. read more

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I enjoyed the food. The atmosphere was really clean and the waiter was amazing. I enjoyed the chicken and the pasta was delicious as well as I had an amazing old-fashion read more

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We came here for my birthday dinner! I am paralyzed in a power wheelchair but the staff was fantastic. Mike the owner and everyone was Incredible. I love the ambience. I love the location and the vibe. I got busy socializing and I did not take pictures of the food at the table. I apologize, but everything was truly epic! I started off with a glass of water which was refreshing and great! I had 2 dirty martinis with stuffed blue cheese, olives, which they didn't have but they did it for me and they were fantastic and so are the drinks! For appetizers, we ordered the calamari which was fantastic, the Procuitta with burrata & melon was excellent. The meatballs were delicious just absolutely epic! The oven was not working, so we're not able to unfortunately try any of the pizza. The Ghnocchi, fettuccine fungi, lamb. Mashed potatoes. I had a few things that were off the menu. I don't know. I forgot what they were but they were delicious also! For dessert, cappuccino crème brûlée was epic so was the tiramisu and the chocolate cake. They actually have an incredible dessert menu! Stop scrolling! Go to Oliva Trattoria! read more

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The restaurant had a really nice ambience. And the service was not rushed and they really seem to care. However, my husband's lasagna he said compared to Stouffer's and my linguine with clams lacked any sort of butter or garlic or flavor basically. I'm not sure we will be back. read more

Great food, great staff and great ambiance. What else can we ask. We stopped by there today for a quick bite. We told the waiter that we were in a hurry and only had a hour. He was very understanding & helpful. We ordered quickly & got out of there in time! Would definitely go back there again. And next time we plan on taking our time and enjoying everything longer :). read more

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I visited Olivia Trattoria for the first time this week. Went on a Monday for a birthday dinner. Being that it was a Monday it was not very busy which ended up being a great thing. On a Monday you can tell that they get regulars and you can hear some of the conversations with the staff and the tables and it just makes you feel like this is a great Italian restaurant. The staff was absolutely amazing. So friendly and so accommodating. If you need any adjustment to a dish they were more than welcome to trying to make it possible. I started with an interesting and tasty broccoli soup. I envisioned broccoli cheddar soup. Got mashed Broccoli. I enjoyed it and it was a pleasant surprise. My main course was a special requested spicy Italian sausage pasta with sun dried tomatoes. It was flavorful and delicious. We also ordered a vegan aglio olio that I didn't try but was told it was very good. The absolute star dish that did try and wished I had ordered was the branzino filet. I should have known it would be good when the waiter smiled when it was ordered. It was the lightest most flavorful piece of fish I've had in a while. Served on an eggplant puree. Simply fantastic. The waiter comped a very hearty piece of cheesecake for the birthday celebration. I look forward to coming back for more! Thanks for making it feel like a home cooked meal. read more

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What a super wonderful meal! From the moment we walked in, we felt like we were stepping into a tree Italian Trattoria. Such a cozy warm family vibe. We had a reservation and were greeted and seated immediately. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and I struggled to figure out what I wanted to eat. The great thing is we were a large party and my family loves to share so we're able to taste several dishes. The pizzas look delicious and they certainly were. My favorite was definitely the carbonara, linguine vongole, spaghetti mare and the lasagna. We asked for a half lasagna kids portion and and wish we would've ordered the full thing since it tasted so good. They also have a Cacio de Pepe in a cheese wheel. I can't wait to go back and try it. I can't say enough about this place and can't wait to go back. They do have a small parking lot in the back and street parking as well read more

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Top notch service! We were treated like VIPs. We all ordered from the off menu specials. The ambiance was nice and we were off to the corner next to the bar so we had a lot of privacy and it was easy to talk and hear each other's conversations. We started off with a calamari salad and it was interesting. We usually get the calamari fritti as an appetizer and this time we decided to have it in a salad. It was delicious! The Ossobuco dish was AMAZING! It was so tender and delicious! I would recommend this dish! The Olivia's Famous Italian Brisket Special was also very tender and delicious so we would definitely order this again as well. The carbonara was what I ordered and it was yummy but honestly I've had better, especially just coming back from Italy I was hoping for the same kind of level of pasta but it was just ok. I loved the crispy pancetta, but the pasta definitely needed a little more flavor to it. The disappointing dish was the cacio e pepe. It was a favorite dish of one person in our party and she didn't enjoy it at all. Not enough flavor, it was bland and it came out looking so plain not even with a garnish to make it look appetizing. She does not recommend this dish. All in all, we would come back again but we would definitely get the meat dishes and not the pasta. We also ordered a bottle of Chianti wine (because that was my fav in Italy) and it was superb!! read more

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I had dinner here last night and loved everything about it. It was my first time there and I was impressed with the beautiful ambiance. I ordered Ravioli Aurora and will definitely come back and order it again. It was stuffed with spinach & ricotta and the pink sauce was out of this world. read more

Great local spot in Sherman Oaks. The food here is flavorful and the service is very good. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese with a lemon drop cocktail. Will definitely be coming back to try their other dishes. Food comes with freshly made bread with their in house olive oil & balsamic vinegar. We finished off our meal with their delicious creme brulee which is 10/10. Overall an amazing Italian spot with a great ambiance & friendly staff. read more

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Food amazing Service great Love the vibe Favorite seafood pasta in white wine And of course the bread read more

We returned while on vacation after living elsewhere for many years. Unfortunately, this dining experience was a 180 from last time. Hardly any tables were occupied, which we thought was a bit strange as it was 6:00 on a weekday, close to Ventura Blvd. The menus were sticky and hadn't been wiped down in a while. A bit yuck. Bread basket was pathetically stocked with odds and ends of various types of bread. Waitstaff was quite forgetful with our orders, and completely forgot butter, a salad, refills, a vegetable that was supposed to come on a plate, and general attention to our table. Please write things down. Memorizing our order never works, and doesn't get you extra points. Meals were pricey, about average and uninspired. Salmon piccata, chicken piccata, etc. Tiramisu tasted store bought. read more

We tried an authentic Italian restaurant today and were blown away. The fresh bread alone told us this place was special. I had the fettuccine funghi , and I don't even like mushrooms, but I would absolutely eat them again here. The pasta was perfect and full of flavor. My partner got the spaghetti with meatballs, and those meatballs were next-level. They literally melt in your mouth , you have to try them. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. We can't wait to come back. 10/10! read more

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I just ate there for my birthday, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The server, Michele, was truly thoughtful and attentive. He made my birthday feel special. The burrata was delicious. The pizza was great. I had the pappardelle tartufo which was rich and creamy. My wife had the bolognese. So good! And we tried the gnocchi with their Al brasato. Wow. Like pillows. And we finished with this lemon sorbet. What was wonderful dinner and experience. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Since I was last there, the place has been remodeled. Which is a good thing. Granted that was six years ago. My friend went with the Spaghetti Mare. A day later he texted me to say it was the best he ever had and the food was amazing, i.e he was still talking about it. We go to a lot of Italian restaurants in the area, so that should tell you something. You can read the details on the site, and I included a pic. You will have leftovers. I went with the Vongole. I really enjoyed it. I appreciated they could remove the garlic sauce, due to a garlic intolerance. The dish was still superb. Serving size big. That said, I do wish they gave me a tiny fork you would use to remove the clam meat. I almost went with the Scampi Allá Griglia. However my server did not recommend it, saying it reminded him of just shrimp on top of lettuce with mashed potatoes. Now granted it was rosemary and not mashed, i got his drift. It also doesn't have lettuce, so i assume its like veggies. Anyway when your server basically says dont go there you listen. The bread they give you is awful. Vengole is made to have bread for Dipping. This wasnt it. If my dog was with me, he would enjoy the bread. Probably four paws up. Service is great. Parking is street only, I didnt see valet. Expect a walk because this is Van Nuys Blvd in a good area of it. read more

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Great food and excellent service. The ambience was nice. We got the caccio e peppe in the cheese wheel and it was great. Not many places serve that so we came from far away for it. read more

My go to Italian restaurant in the valley. Decent food and service. Ambiance a bit noisy on busy weekends. Parking not easy.

Service was disorganized and slow. Inexperienced people taking care of our party of 11. My husband and mother had the pasta Arrabiata and my mother had to send it back. It was so spicy she couldn't eat it. For the prices, food and service should've been much better. Disappointing. read more

Ordering delivery food looked like it was someone's else's left-over spaghetti and meat sauce. I was hungry but couldn't eat this Olivia's use to be good! Low quality food. read more

So good! I didn't even take pictures because of how fast I ate it. The gnocchi melted in my mouth and the staff were so kind and attentive. It wasn't busy, but I'm assuming that's because we went on a Tuesday afternoon. Wish people knew what a hidden treasure this place was! read more

This restaurant was recommended by a friend. We were able to make last minute reservations on a Friday night for 6 people, which was wonderful. The service was excellent and the food was even better. We got the calamari, piccata chicken and chicken Parmesan. The calamari batter is so light that you can actually taste the flavor of the squid. It was absolutely delicious. The arrabbiata sauce was the best I've ever had. The picatta chicken was equally just as delicious. The capers are not overly salty and the lemon sauce is extremely flavorful and probably the best piccata I've had in a while. The chicken Parmesan, which is not on their menu, was also delicious. Again, the arrabbiata sauce compliments the chicken perfectly. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service couldn't have been any better. Portions are very generous. I will definitely be returning. read more

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This is not my first choice for my birthday dinner. But since credit card is not needed for reservation, I booked. We arrived on time, the receptionist took us in and led us to our table of choice. The restaurant is not busy. Plenty of tables to choose from. My reservation was not needed at all it seems. Our server came, get our drinks then gave us time to decide. Food: - Fettucine Shrimp Alfredo - Fettuccine Fungi - Chocolate Cake Ala Mode Fettucine Shrimp Alfredo wasn't on the menu but the chef accommodated my daughter's order. Just $10 more. My daughter likes it. However I find the Fettucine Fungi seasoned too much that it is almost salty. It would be nice if there was bread to help with it but none. They only asked if we needed more bread after we are done eating. It feels like they didn't want to give them out. The dessert is good. The ice cream complimented the cake. My daughter told 2 people it's my birthday but they didn't acknowledge it. It just shows they didn't want to give free dessert. Inside is dimly lit but it is enough to see your food, other people, and your way and back from the bathroom. Regarding parking, they can accommodate 5 cars in the back, limited metered street parking and at the Hamlet Hamburger lot - where they charge $4. read more

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One of the most incredible neighborhood spots for service, food and ambiance. If you are seeking real Italian comfort food with a large dining room and service that stands out, come here! The italian brisket gnocchi and ravioli aurora are AMAZING. Michele was attentive , funny and wonderful at his job. We watched him multi task and run around the restaurant like a champ. Highly recommended Ps. Ask for the secret menu read more

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What a gem in Sherman Oaks. Nice traditional Italian restaurant decore. Great food. We primarily come here for the happy hour where you can get smaller portions of many of their signature dishes for half price. Staff is friendly, parking available nearby, great food. 5 stars and definitely recommended, particularly for happy hour. read more

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Dining and food is excellent! Service was great and ambience was very pleasant and delightful. I recommend this trattoria to all. read more

2nd time dining this time while Mom visited. Excellent once again. The environment is beautiful and the staff is very attentive, polite and relaxing. The artichoke & cauliflower appetizer was a special and exquisite and rich in taste. We also had a Lemon drop, moscato, lasagna, ravioli w/pink sauce, and gnocchi w/pesto. I finished with a wonderful cappuccino. Looking forward to the next visit :) read more

We had a FABULOUS dinner tonight at Oliva Trattoria, and I couldn't wait to get home to post this review. First of all, the ambience is wonderful! Casual and easy, and very comfortable. The bread they serve to each table was just out of the oven and was sensational, and the Oliva Trattoria brand of olive oil and balsamic vinegar made for a delicious treat. I had a wonderful Caesar salad and my wife had an arugula salad that she said was delicious. For our main courses, I had the pepperoni/salami pizza which was one of the best tasting pizzas I've had in L.A., and my wife had the chicken milanese which she said was outstanding. As great as the food was, the service was even better. Our waitperson, (I believe her name was Nikita, but I can't be certain), took care of our every need and we never had to wait for anything. She was very welcoming and friendly, which really made our dining experience that much better! We really recommend this wonderful neighborhood Trattoria to those in the Valley and the rest of the metro L.A. area! read more

Always love this place and shocked it's not more busy! Super food, great drinks, friendly service. They also have happy hour and it's totally worth it! Stop by! read more

Great good! Great atmosphere! Great service!! Workers are very attentive. Great for family and classic Italian dishes!

This used to be my favorite restaurant- now, it has a new owner & chef. Food tastes ordinary & no longer a little taste of Italy. Don't waste your money read more

Michael Pierangeli was a fantastic host! He made us feel welcomed and the food was amazing. I would HIGHLY recommend!!

Went to Oliva last night. Great food and beautiful ambiance. Feels like an Italian trattoria. The pizza was really good. They give alot of bread too with a bottle of olive oil, I like that. Great looking bar, I think next time we'll show up early and have a drink at the bar. The cocktails were great. The staff was very friendly and attentive. read more

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The service at lunch was unbelievably bad. We had reservations for ladies lunch for 16 . There was one person at the restaurant who was the waiter, bus boy, bartender .Also doing take out orders. And serving at two other tables. It was a horrible experience. Since the manager knew about the luncheon, he should have made sure to have a second employee at the restaurant. The manager arrived when everyone had left. He was very arrogant and rude. And offered us margaritas to cool us down. I would not go back to this restaurant. read more

One of my favorite Italian restaurants! The pasta is the best I've ever had--everything tastes so fresh and delicious. This is a great place for a first date. They have a really good wine selection.a lot of the staff have been there for while and they're really friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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I don't understand why this place isn't busier. Their food is solid, it's a big menu. Very enjoyable. read more

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The food is so amazing, everyone must try it!! The service was also wonderful and I will be going back again!

The food was delicious and the wait staff were very attentive. My husband and I were catching up with an old time friend. He's Italian and highly recommended the place. The food is classic Italian (like his dad used to make) and the restaurant is old style as well, with white tablecloths and a more quiet atmosphere that is great for conversations. We ordered a prosciutto pizza and calamari for appetizers. Our friend got the bean and pasta soup. My husband had the chicken piccata and I had the battuta di pollo (grilled rosemary chicken breast and vegetables). Everything was delicious. read more