My wife and I have a wonderful dinner at Olive & June to celebrate our anniversary. If you're looking for a special night out in a beautiful restaurant with great food and service, then this is the place. We had a 7:00 reservation on a Monday night but decided to go early to hit happy hour for a drink before dinner. The inside bar area is small (only about 10 stools) but there is a nice outdoor area under the beautiful central oak tree. I ordered a Negroni and my wife had Basil di Limone. Both were excellent. The Basil di Limone is a nice, refreshing drink. For appetizers, we ordered the Arancino (a fried Italian rice ball) and a crostini with roasted butternut squash, goat cheese, and espresso walnuts. Both were recommended by our waiter. Numerous reviews have complained that the portions are small. The menu is very clear - you get one rice ball and one crostini. They are the right size for two people to split for a light appetizer. We saw a lot of people ordering multiples to share as dinner. Both appetizers were very good and exhibited a trend for subtle flavors that seemed to hold for everything we ate. The Arancino has a very subtle citrus flavor that really makes interesting. Similarly, the combination of the squash and goat cheese was very nice, complimented by the texture of the walnuts. The service on the patio was attentive but not overbearing. The prices were good given that it was happy hour. The hostess came and found us at 7 for our reservation. We moved inside for dinner. The restaurant is simple and clean, with a nice feel and open kitchen behind a large glass window. Monday night is 1/2 price wine by the glass night so we started with a Pinot Noir and a Sangiovese. Both were very good and were generous pours. We started with the Red and Gold beet salad. This was a very nice salad made with yogurt, arugula and fennel. It had a very light dressing that blended it all together perfectly. We ordered two entrees to share - the spaghetti alla norma and the duck leg confit (the special). Again, both were very good. The spaghetti was a nice portion, again not huge, but more than enough. The duck confit was also very good. We finished our meal by sharing a pumpkin panna cotta for dessert. The panna cotta was mandarin orange slides,vanilla gelato, and pumpkin seeds on top. The menu also says the dish includes salted caramel, which added a nice flavor to the wonderful panna cotta. Their drink menu features Amari. Amaro (singular of Amari) is an Italian after-dinner drink made from herbs that it is typically bitter. I'd never had one so asked our waitress for a suggestion. She suggested one that's a good beginner (don't recall the name) and another that was very 'advanced,' Braulio. I felt adventurous so went for the Braulio. She wasn't kidding when she said it was intensely pine-flavored. It literally tasted like what you'd expected pine tar to taste like! Funny thing, it was good. She said to let it sit for 10 minutes so that it warmed a bit. That really made a difference, intensifying the flavors but also making it more interesting. I really enjoyed it but you definitely will only want one! I need to stop now because this review is really long. I have to give props to our waitress, Allyson. She was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Our main dinner was $100, which was very reasonable for the salad, wine, entrees, dessert and Amaro. We will definitely return to Olive & June in the future! read more

I visited Olive and June twice within a matter of 3 days. A happy hour was the first experience and then dinner was the second. Both were very pleasant experiences! The food and drinks here are delicious. I ordered the pasta dish with shrimp and calamari and the flavors were lovely. I also tried three drinks; the margarita, l'Isola, and the Aviatore. All were very good, though the Aviatore had flavors I had never come across before and found it the most interesting. Plus it's purple, so that was kinda fun. Had the prosciutto and strawberry appetizer too...yummy! read more

What a lovely experience I had here! Came here Friday evening with a girlfriend of mine and my sweet puppy dog. When I arrived there was valet parking and the valet man was very kind. For starters this restaurant is DOG FRIENDLY. This was so wonderful because it is such a nice and beautiful place that I loved the fact they allowed pups outside. I arrived at 7pm and we were seated immediately. To start off we had cocktails. I had " The local" it was a gin based cocktails and boy was it amazing! We had the cheese plate for an appetizer . Really wonderful quality. For our main entrees I had the summer ravioli it was truly outstanding. We completed it with a bottle wine. ( I wish i could tell you the name but I truly forgot) It was very good quality so I feel sure to say order a bottle with dinner! The staff and customer service was exceptinoal. Everyone was so professional and very welcoming. I also appreciated the doggie bowl for water for my baby Cleo. I will for sure be back!! Thank you so so much ! read more

Sadly, Olive & June has gone the way of Chavez. Took my ladies group and found the service greatly "off". 3 requests for a drink, empty water glasses. Went for happy hour and when the checks (finally) came, every one was incorrect. None of the happy hour discounts were there, half price wine, mmm, no, not according to the bill. Manager sneeringly asked if the problem was because of all our "separate" checks. We actually had to insist she handle it Honestly, our server was inattentive and my main choice, the octopus, was bland and not fresh tasting. Even so, we bravely selected $9 desserts. And we would have been ok with the errors, had the manager kept her sneer inside. Never, ever, show your snarl to 5 women. Done and done read more

Went here based on a recommendation. Cute place. Amazing service. Awful food. Pasta arrived twice barely cooked. You could tell before you even took a bite! They said we serve out pasta al dente. Um, no! Not even to that point. Tomato sauce doesn't taste good. The lamb inside the ravioli was gamely and mutton like. Ooh. Eggplant in the spaghetti dish was hard and rubbery. Gross!! The staff was very apologetic and really did everything in their power to make it right. But, the food just isn't worth giving them another shot. read more

Great Patio? Check. Great Happy Hour? Check. Great Food? Check. Threw a big happy hour get together to celebrate a friend's engagement here. They accommodated our reservation for 12, and the service was excellent. Cocktails and Anti-Pastis are half off, and those offerings are extensive -- no two drink, two appetizer happy hour here! We ordered the meat and cheese plate, which was huge and wonderful. We ordered other apps too, none of which were disappointing, but I can't remember which they were, now. The drinks are great too: the Sgroppino was a big favorite, and I loved The Foreigner. All were around $5. After HH, we realized we wanted to eat dinner and so we stayed and kept eating and drinking. Three of us split the linguine, fried artichokes and the crudo. We weren't very hungry -- thanks to all the apps we had during HH -- but that was really plenty for us. The patio is GREAT. I cannot wait for Austin to cool down some so that we can spend a whole night out here. But the interior is fantastic, and the bar area upstairs opens up onto the patio. Go check it out! read more

I love this place. Extremely relaxing environment. Great food and tasty cocktails. Happy hour from 5-7 is a very good deal. I recommend getting the farm egg with polenta(warms the soul, order 1 per person), and the seafood fritto misto (fried calimari and other seafood goodies), which are half off during that time. As for the piccoli piatti, you have to try the panelle, which is sort of like... fried hummus, yes.... crispy on the outside and gooey and yummy on the inside. The recipe has gone through many iterations, but I think they're getting close to where they want it. I also recommend the fried artichoke if you're with a group who wants to nibble on things. The artichoke is fried to a point where it's entirely crispy, and it's served with a decent aioli, which creates a very tasty ordeal. There is a daily crostini which is featured on the special menu. YOU MUST GET IT. It's usually some sort of preserved fruit with ricotta, honey, over a crispy slice of bread. It just works... like magic. From what I've seen/tasted, the pasta and entrees are good, but for me I like to order small plates for more variety. Yeah... this is a pretty glowing review, but this place really deserves it. read more

As I am chewing (no pun intended) through my recent dinner at Olive and June, at which I sat outside--I would normally detract for having to sit outside because of the 100 degree weather--I am writing this review off of a high. I want to go ahead and lay this on the table: this could very well be one of the top restaurants in Austin. OJ (did they do that on purpose?) cranks out a whole bunch of hand-crafted goodness, and they are pulling out all the stops in order to satisfy all spheres of dining: texture, flavors, balance, and ingredients. This well-designed eatery takes an extremely no frills approach to a fine dining experience. Bracketing everything is the housemade ricotta. You will find that this creamy, freshly fermented dairy certainly makes its way into pretty much everything. All in all, I cannot say enough about the mouthfeel of all of the grub. The panelle is mushed up chickpeas, fried into a light rod. The suppli is the perfect rendition of arancini, what with spot-on creamy rice. The crostinis are pretty dang amazing--the special pear, honey, and ricotta one was downright amazing. The pastas were absolutely insane, being perfectly al dente and all. The bucatini amatriciana offers up Calabrian (which I just found out is a region South of Naples--doesn't it sound like it comes out of Spain?) chiles, guanciale (think the most soft pork fat in town), and a heavy dose of oily tomato sauce. It coats your mouth, so that you will just get all of that unctuous character in every nook and cranny of you trap. The rigatone? Savory rib stickin' ragu, cherries, pine nuts, and a perfect nutty touch provided by the sliced ricotta salata. You can't even imagine. All these simple ingredients clearly demonstrate that a top notch chef can do anything. OJ, you have made me a believer that Austin has some pretty amazing fare that hails from The Boot. Additionally, they are keeping true to the roots of Southern Italy, at least from what I can tell. read more

What a great addition to the Austin dining scene! Rustic Italian food that isn't bogged down by heavy sauces and dairy. The short rib pappardelle is AMAZING!! The patio is perfect for a nice day and they have daily happy hour from 5-7... I really hope this place sticks. read more

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Went with a party of 6 for my wife's birthday. The food was excellent. We tried a bunch of their small plates, as well as entrees and dessert. Loved it all. Great wine selection. The sommelier was super friendly and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, the service from our waiter was not good. Very slow. Not engaging. Once we were sat, took a long time for him to come to the table, and then even just getting a glass of wine and a cocktail took a long time. I don't recall him checking how our food was. And we had to flag down someone else to get our check. The floaters were great about keeping our water glasses filled. When I made the reservation, I told them it was my wife's birthday. I wasn't looking for any freebies, but some sort of acknowledgement would have been nice. The hostess who sat us said Happy Birthday, but that was it. Not even a mention of it from our waiter. Overall, food was excellent. Wine was great. Service was mediocre. read more

Let me preface this by saying: I eat out a lot. And I love food. Based on the reviews, I was expecting a great meal but this was probably one of the best meals I've had. Not a single dish was disappointing. Cheese tray: The smoked mozzarella and ricotta were amazing. The Saffron Ravioli and the pasta special, topped lobster and smoked cod were both delicious. What impressed us the most was that every flavor included in the dish from the sunchokes to the blood orange segments made absolute sense. We finished our meal with the Nutella zeppole and I can honestly say I think it's the best dessert I've had in recent memory. The zeppole were still warm, the Nutella mousse was perfect and the blood orange sorbet somehow paired perfectly and didn't get overpowered by the chocolate flavors. The service was great and overall we had a great experience! We'll definitely be coming back. read more

My girlfriends and I met here for dinner just after Christmas and we couldn't have planned better! Atmosphere was perfect, complimentary valet, cute restaurant, knowledgable staff, and so important, great food!! We dined for 3 hours, knoshed on great food, good wine and the bill didn't make us have a heartattack when it came. I highly recommend for a romantic dinner with your honey, a girls-night-out, or an afternoon biz lunch out on the patio. Great spot!! read more

I've been here many times since my last review (18 months ago) and I just can't sit on the 4 stars I gave them back then. The place is too unique. The experience consistently too good. First upgrade I'd like to mention is the bar. The staff is friendly, the mixed drinks are truly well prepared and they carry the largest selection of Amaro (an Italian off sweet herbal liqueur) I've ever seen at any restaurant, some of which are sublime. In addition, the wine selection just keeps getting better and better and includes numerous wines I've never heard of, and as their Som's really know their stuff, I usually, ok always, let them guide my choice and I've never been disappointed. The food is consistently great. Since my last review I've ranged all over the menu and again must emphasize the consistency and creativity of the Northern Italian meets Austin inspired menu. Please read my last review, as well, as I went into great detail about the setting which on some nights is just the best place to be in Austin. Speaking of rich, I think it's my taste buds which have recalibrated. I always leave satisfied and have learned to order a little less in order to keep from leaving stuffed full. That said, as their pastry chef is very creative, I always try to leave room for dessert. The presentation is always esthetic, and most interesting of all, the combination of flavors and textures is always a surprise, even more so because they unexpectedly work so well together. read more

This is really a 4.5 star review. I came here on a Sunday night with a friend for dinner recently. This is the night that Olive & June goes off menu to serve a 35 dollar prix fixe 4-course meal. For the quality and quantity of the food, this is an amazing deal. You also get to try stuff that isn't on their regular menu and may never be served again (according to our waiter). On the night I went, this was the menu: Antipasti --summer gratinee, squash, eggplant, tomato --Texas watermelon, agro dolce, pecorino, basil --insalata, marinated white anchovies, heirloom tomatoes, romaine, verjus vinaigrette Primi --Israeli couscous, cucumbers, pickled red onion, mint, fennel Secondi --chicken all milanese, herbs, lemon, capers --sweet corn, roasted red peppers, green beans, sweet onion Dolci --olive oil semifreddo, blackberries, almonds, caramel Everything was delicious. Really interesting flavor combinations that were successful every time. My only complaint was that the breading on the chicken was too salty and ended up obscuring the flavor of the chicken a bit. Other than that, everything was superb. The space is also quite lovely. There is a huge outdoor seating area in the front and a chic dining area inside. I would love to come back here whenever I'm in town next. read more

Seriously one of the best happy hours! AMBIANCE: Really beautiful patio, but it was a bit chilly and they hadn't put out the heaters yet so we sat inside. The interior was lovely with tufted white booths and wood tables. DRINK: We went on Monday which has a special happy hour: half off piccoli piatti (small Italian bites) & wines by the glass all night. Plus half off antipasti, beer, liquor & specialty cocktails from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Particularly liked the Montelpuciano red wine. FOOD: The Antipasti are normal appetizer sizes, but the Piccoli Piatti are basically individual bites so we ordered two of everything except the crudo. Great - Zucchini Involtini, Pork Meatballs, Warm Mozzarella, Striped Bass Crudo, Fried Ravioli Good - Arancini (pronounced lemon flavor, which isn't my favorite) OK - Crostini (still good, but compared to everything else it was just okay) SERVICE: Perfect! Attentive, but not in your face too often. Always topping off your water glass from the carafe on the table for you. Overall, really pleasant. PARKING: Found parking easily in the neighborhood. Only other option is valet. TIP: Be sure to ask for the homemade focaccia that comes with homemade ricotta for dipping! read more

Probably one of the most intimate and cute restaurants I have found in Austin. Our monthly "try a new place" date night brought us here and we were NOT disappointed! The atmosphere in itself is enough of a reason to come and explore this great restaurant. The patio and some of the building is all centered around this huge tree that is 3 stories tall. Very whimsical really with all the lighting. They do appetizers here a bit differently. They are only $2-$3 but you also only get about 2-3 bites instead of a small plate. Good to try something new though! We tried the rabbit salami (which I would have never ordered) and I was very glad I tried it. The clam linguine was delightful and really I imagine anything you get from their menu is divine. I highly recommend! read more

A classy and consistent favorite. I like this place as a date-night spot but recently entertained some colleagues from out of town and they loved it! Despite the impending "icepocalypse," we enjoyed a little more the half the menu. Other reviewers have noted that portions are small, but a good look at the menu will reveal that there are four distinct portion sizes: personal appetizers, shared appetizers, small plates, and entrees. My favorite is the spaghetti "a la norma" with the pork meatballs on top. It tastes incredible and, because the pasta portion is smaller, I have room for the pineapple and cherry sorbetto! read more

Outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. I have been three times in the last few months, and every meal was a great experience. Looking forward to many more dinners here. read more

Wonderful restaurant. The food was delicious and the location is sort of like a hidden treasure in Austin. They have a patio area that's like a little garden and welcomes pets, the inside has a beautiful window view and lovely booths. We had a group of 10 and they were very patience with our orders and requests. And the food... You have to try the watermelon salad, it is so refreshing but just a touch of savory! Amazing wine selection too. This is a great place for a celebration or a date! read more

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Great service. The facility/atmosphere is a mixed bag. When evaluated against the asking price, the food does not stack up. I've been twice. Both times in the lower floor to dine. The ground floor is a true mish mash of decor. Bargain basement chairs and tables. White, 60s era acoustical tile is used to cover the walls and ceiling. Stone facade adorns the wall behind the stairs. Dust collects on the window sills. No artwork, no color. The lights in the dining room are a dingy yellow. The other areas of the restaurant seem promising, but I've never been privileged to sit there. The food is completely serviceable and shows a modicum of competence but does not even approach "wow" levels. This is clearly a step above Olive Garden, but not nearly enough better to warrant nearly tripling the price. Do I like Olive Garden? Not really, but that's the problem. It's too close to OG to be worth the price. If you make six figures, then I guess put Olive and June on your list so you don't have to mix with the common folk at Buca di Beppo or Olive Garden. Otherwise, get your Italian fix in another city, perhaps. Austin may not have the juice to satisfy. read more

Man, I wanted this place to be great. It's just not. Big money for small pasta with a few raisins on top? Sorry. Service was amazing. No complaints there. None about the decor either. Or the noise. If you want a glass of wine, they can help you. If you want a martini, you'll have to explain "dry" to the bartender. But that was easily corrected, and quickly. Just the food that did not meet the price point. Nor the imagination. It was...rather bland. Sorry, but we come for a dining experience. At $70/head, you guys missed the mark. read more

Loved this place! Tried it for my birthday dinner on Saturday night. Service: It was packed but service was still faultless, which I really appreciated! We ordered a nice bottle of wine and the server tried really hard to help us, but she also owned up that their "wine person" would be the one who would truly know. She went to call him and then came back saying he was busy at the bar and told us his recommendations. For such a restaurant, they need someone who can come around and truly talk to us about their wines. Especially for tables willing to spend a lot on their wines. Food: Food was good and truly close-to-Italy in taste. It was simple, tasted fresh and was truly delicious. The Farm Egg Antipasti was an amazing surprise the pork meatballs dish was very well paired with the fig-tomato base. I also loved the Suppli which was risotto and mozarella fried in a corn base. It may have been better paired with a nice tomato-based sauce, but still tasted good on it's own. The butternut squash mezzalune tasted fresh, simple and the sage-pecorino combination on top was the perfect finish. My only complaint with the entire meal was the over-doing of raisins in the sauce that went with the mezzzalune. Holding back some of the raisins or not actually putting raisins in there (even though they are part of the sauce) would've been so much better! I love raisins in general but this was too sweet for that dish. Finally, the chocolate mousse dessert with the pickled plums, pistachio gelato and pistachio-ginger base was to die for! read more

This place is nestled into a nook and it feels like you're in a fairy forest. We couldn't get into another restaurant so we tried Olive & June on a whim. Wow-- they've made lifelong customers of us. Service was top-notch and so friendly. Food was amazing. I can't forget about the bone marrow lasagna and charcuterie board. Drinks were well-made too. Oh, how could I forget about the risotto primi! This was one of the best risottos I've had -- simple flavors but the texture was en pointe. Come visit this local place-- you won't be disappointed! read more

I went there for a birthday celebration. The courtyard seating is so pretty. I would love to go back for drinks and appetizers.

Olive and June is a lovely place to have a meal with friends. An unpretentious, yet upscale and classy atmosphere with fantastic food. Their patio, and the restaurant itself are built around an epic live oak that towers over everything, and shades nicely. Inside, there are scattered tables and booths lining the eating area which are a little small, but cozy for a party of four. Nice big windows provide awesome views of their deck - and when the sun starts to fade, and they turn on the strings of bulbs outside, it is unapologetically, authentically Austin. I especially enjoyed their flower arrangements that were big, bright and summery. Our waiter, while fairly quiet throughout his service, offered knowledgeable recommendations when asked, and was decently attentive. Our food also arrived with impeccable timing - drinks that were ordered arrived quickly, and there was an even spacing between appetizers, dinner, and dessert. For my cocktail, I had the Melone. While not usually a fan of spicy drinks, I decided that this one sounded too interesting to pass up. I'm glad I tried it. It was served with a large ice cube situated in the middle and was sprinkled with red pepper flakes, surrounded by drops of what I can only guess was some sort of spicy oil. It had a lot of kick, especially at the end but it was very well balanced by the fresh and intense melon taste. I really loved this drink, it was divine. Our party ordered a range of different items - the pork meatballs and the house mozzarella for appetizers, which were both very good. The meatballs were topped with a nice marinara and were juicy with fantastic flavor. The mozzarella was soft, slightly salty, and topped with beautiful garnishes. My husband had the Cavatelli, to which, by recommendation of the waiter, he added extra shrimp to. Unfortunately, the 8 extra small-to-medium shrimp that were added cost a whopping $12. My husband enjoyed them, but did not feel that they were worth the price. Otherwise, he enjoyed the Cavatelli quite a bit. I ordered the Grilled Texas Spring Chicken. The plating was beautiful, and the chicken was moist, well seasoned and nicely portioned out on the plate so that it was easy to eat - which a lot of places don't do well. The accompaniments of braised artichokes, green onion, pine nut gremolata were mostly delightful. The green onions, which were grilled whole were a little hard to eat, and got limp and wilted on my plate by the time I got to them. The braised artichokes, while they had excellent flavor were actually a bit chewy and woody which I didn't like. The pine nut gremolata though....muah! Excellent! My husband and I ended with the smoked cherry gelato for me, and the White Chocolate Bombolini for him. Both were great endings to an excellent meal. I saw room for improvement in some areas, so I'm holding back on a star but I totally love Olive and June's and I cannot wait to come back and try different things! read more

So Olive & June have a thing called Mezzo Mondays, which means half off wines and piccoli piatti. Needing an excuse to try this place, I took the opportunity to go on a Monday. The place is nicely decorated with an outside patio on 3 stories. They seem to like red and black colors as the water cups are red as well as the lights outside. Fortunately I came on a summer day when it was not scorching hot and was able to dine outside. The staff was extremely friendly and I was immediately seated. Since it was half off all piccoli piatti, my girlfriend and I decided to order everything, which totaled to $30. That's pretty good for 2 people. Here are the dishes I definitely will order next time: Scallop Crudo, Atlantic Blue Crab, Pork Belly Spiedini, Prosciutto, Crostinis, and Summer Eggplant Involtini. If you have been to Parkside on 6th, this is one of their sister restaurants and is equally as good. I wish I ordered some dessert if my stomach wasn't so full. read more

Wow! Absolutely one of the best meals we have ever had....ever. The staff is great - the GM came over and visited with us as well. We had a little of everything. We tried the farm egg as recommended by everyone and it was so tasty. The grilled peppers were also great. The octopus was the best I have ever had and I have tried octopus many places. Our entree was the fried ravioli and it was a complex and flavorful dish. Finally for dessert we had the Nutella-blood Orange something or another and OMG, it was fantastic. The ambiance was good and perfect for a romantic dinner. read more

One of my favorite places to go. Especially during happy hour. Except when they take away some of the favorites and replace them with least favorities (grilled octopus :) vs. grilled calamari :(, I'm looking at you!) When I go with friends we usually order a round of polenta with mushroom and egg. I know it's peasant food but there's something about the flavor that is addictive. The earthy mushrooms, mixed with the creamy egg and cheese. The comfort of the grain and warmth of the whole dish. So good. There salads are usually colorful, creative, and fresh. I've had several fish dishes that were flawless. And their drinks are really tasty. read more

I ventured to Olive & June today for a small Yelp event. The atmosphere was inviting, and it had an air about it that just made me feel at home. Its feel was very sophisticated without feeling over the top. We arrived a bit early, so we decided to head to the bar first to have a look at the available drinks and their prices for the hour of happiness. I was pleasantly surprised to find that all drinks aside from wine were half off until 7 PM, and they had so many interesting drinks to choose from! The Cinque Terr and the Sgroppino were fantastic! The bartender was very nice, and he didn't mind taking the time to describe each drink in detail prior to decision making. Once we found out where our party would be seated, we moved out to the patio. Although it was a little warm in my suit, as I had come directly from work, I enjoyed being outside under a large, beautiful shade tree. We tried several appetizers, all of which were tasty. Standouts were the swordfish spiedini, the eggplant polpette, and the green olive crostini. Yum! While there, we learned that they will be offering a party space for rental that may accommodate something to the tune of 40-100 guests. They also mentioned that they will be offering Sunday dinner, and on Sundays kids 12 and under eat free all day! I have a two year old son, and I LOVE this! My one complaint was that our server at the table didn't write our drink orders down, and with a party of 15-20 people that just isn't the best idea. A couple of times she had to stop back by the table to ask us again what we had ordered. I didn't get to try any of the dinner items, but I can assure you that I will be heading back very soon so that I can! read more

A little too frufu for me. Food was good but small portions. We went to In and Out burger after dinner and desert to fill up. Nice atmosphere. Food had good flavor. Limited menu 4 entrees and they were out of one read more

This is my go-to spot for taking out-of-towners. Their menu is authentic Italian with lots of opportunity to share plates (although you don't have to if that's not your thing!). The patio space is unmatched in Austin and a perfect spot to dine al fresco. Like all Parkside Projects restaurants, Olive & June also offers an exceptional happy hour with half priced drinks and dish specials. Highly recommend! read more

THIS PLACE IS SO AMAZING!!! Get the daily specials...whatever they are! We had 3 different pastas (added meatballs or chicken) plus a great bottle of wine. The staff was so great. I had the best bday experience. read more

Olive & June - Italian Near Me - Austin, Texas

Like an oasis, Olive & June was a welcome relief from a week otherwise filled with Barbecue and rock music. Great cocktails--try the "pious Italian" I believe, scotch and honey water, nice pork meatballs, a solid cheese / prosciutto sampler, and a California-esque modern vibe made for a great evening in Austin. Oh, and the service was warm, highly attentive, and genuinely professional. I'll be back! read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about my first experience at Olive & June! I can't believe it took me five years to get here (of course, now that I have, I only have one month left in Austin!). I came here with a friend without a reservation. We had our hearts set on the patio, so we opted to endure the 45 minute wait (hardly an arduous feat, we went up to the second floor--which is open seating--and split a bottle of wine and crostinis while we waited. The wine list is impressive and the bartender helped us make the right choice, a 2014 Dry Riesling. I think the crostinis change periodically, but last night the trio was perfect! I think the olive tapenade one was my favorite, but the chickpea/pancetta and blueberry/goat cheese combinations were amazing as well. We probably didn't wait longer than 20-25 minutes before being seated on the patio. They were very courteous about us taking our time to move from upstairs to downstairs since we had our wine and appetizer. We didn't feel rushed at all! On the patio, our waiter was attentive and had a lot of personality. My friend said the last time she was there she didn't have great experience with the service, so now she has a more positive memory of Olive & June! We didn't try any of the antipasti dishes because we knew we wanted to save room for dessert. I got the bucatini amatriciana, which was perfectly spicy, and my friend got the triangoli with Texas lamb--I tried hers and it was delicious! We got the peach semifreddo for dessert, and it was so refreshing and light. The only thing we thought could have been improved was the presentation, but it certainly didn't ruin our time here. read more

Service staff was skilled and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was well timed. Great small plates, homemade pasta cooked perfectly and well priced. read more

Went here last night with the intention of participating for restaurant week. There were 6 of us and overall it was a decent experience. Their restaurant week menu absolutely sucks and I am sure they will tweak it should they participate again. Most restaurants give you multiple choices per course, however they only give you 1 option per course. The food is served family style, so this menu didn't work for a a bigger group. The regular menu falls in line with a traditional italian menu... primi, secondi, etc. However, they do also have a separate section that is more tapas style where you order by the bite. For instance, 1 fried ravioli is $2 and so in order for our table to all try it, we had to order 6 of those. Overall the food was good, the only thing I would not order again would be the roasted pumpkin, it was dry and bland. High lights of the meal were the ravioli, Grissini, and the pork meatballs. The service was excellent and the food was served quickly throughout our meal. Only knock is that we waited 15 minutes for our table passed our reservation time. They have an extensive wine list and it is priced on the high end. We didn't order by the bottle, because we were all drinking different types. The cheapest glass was probably $8, but most were priced around $10-$12. They have a ways to go and I am sure their menu will change over time. Definitely want to see this place survive, because the space is so great. It's overpriced in my opinion, so I don't envision regular visits, but overall a good experience. read more

We LOVED Olive and June. I enjoy a fine meal as much as the next guy, but within paramaters. O&J pushed me just outside of my comfort zone, which is a good thing. It was foody-ish without losing touch with a common man's taste. The space is very cool, and I loved that it was nestled into one of Austin's older neighborhoods without being a sore thumb. Complimentary valet made parking a breeze, just have a few bucks handy to tip. The service was great, our servers were switched early in the meal, which was odd, but fine. Both were great. Each were great drink and food guides. While not cheap, it is not on the upper end of the spectrum. Great spot for a mid-week quaint/celebratory dinner, as well as just grabbing some food. Note: While I marked it Casual, it is dressy causal. But as any Austinite knows, dress is rarely ever noticed and I've yet to have any sort of place (that was worth mentioning) turn me away based on attire. Jeans and a T are just fine, as well as a suit. Most patrons will be somewhere in the middle. read more

Atmosphere and service are perfect. Food is delicious. Open Table for reservations is seriously handy. Our dinner (flounder and ravioli) was played so nicely and was tasty, but not a ton of food. Which leaves room for dessert! I had my choice of 6 gelatos and sorbets. Raspberry, dreamsicle, and cinnamon toast were the winning picks. Also delicious was the butterscotch torte. Not itching to run back to eat, but so delicious and perfect for a fancy date spot. read more

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The restaurant was cute, but the food wasn't impressive. We ordered the cheese platter for an app which actually tasted really good. I then ordered the ricotta ravioli which had a good flavor, but I literally paid $20 for 5 frozen ravioli pieces. The ravioli was a bit rubbery and chewy. My husband ordered the linguine nero and he said it was bland and he didn't even finish his. I like my drinks strong, but it tasted like I was taking a shot every time I took a drink and I had to chase it with water. I definitely won't be returning. There are so many other places that offer better food & bigger portions for the same price. There was also screaming children there, which definitely helped ruin the night. read more

Dinner for two tonight was a complete disappointment. Wait service was slow and inattentive. The manager's response to concerns seemed half-hearted and disingenuous. The last few visits were less than ideal, and I had hoped were just exceptions, but after this dinner I've decided it will be my last. read more