I heard about Oliver's Trattoria from a fellow Yelp Elite and was excited to try it with my daughter since she loves pasta. The restaurant is beautiful, and we were seated on the patio since we didn't have a reservation. They started us with drinks, focaccia, and an olive spread, which was light and flavorful. I wasn't too hungry, so I ordered the Fritto Misto (fried calamari, shrimp, and smelt) with arrabbiata sauce. It was seasoned well and fried perfectly--really good. My daughter ordered the cacio e pepe with a side of grilled chicken, and unfortunately, it was disappointing. The pasta was bland even after adding salt and extra cheese, and the chicken didn't look appetizing and had a strange texture. Service was another downside. Our server only dropped off the food, and we didn't see him again. The busboy was kind and helped us more than the waiter. Overall, I wanted to love this place, but we left disappointed. read more

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So happy I got to eat here. First of all, the place is gorgeous. I really love the decor. Outdoor and indoor seating are both very nice. The place is beautiful and very clean. Second, our waiter Victor was fabulous. Very kind and patient and explained the menu well. Very attentive too. He's wonderful so 5 stars for him. The food was delicious. The starter bread with the olive dip was so delicious. I wanted to keep eating it. The bread is super soft and the olive oil was top notch. I got the Tortelli di Erbette which was delicious. It's yummy and also not super heavy because it has the sage and the butter and maybe like a hint of lemon or something? It has chard in it which feels like the elevated spinach if you know what I mean... alongside actual spinach, goat cheese, and ricotta. I thought it was super great as a lunch item. And the pizza was super solid. I like a good looking pizza and this pizza is a good looking pizza. Authentic and I made sure to get it with the buffalo mozzarella because that's even better. Great thin crust. My mom got the calamari and as you can see, you get a pretty big portion. Anywho, if you want to go here, I'd say you should. The food's good. The ambiance is fabulous. And since this location is not Laguna Beach, you have plenty of parking! read more

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Went last night with another couple to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant was fairly full with several large groups dining. Reservations are strongly recommended. Cocktails, wine, and appetizers were the start of a great dining experience. Our server (Giovanni?) was great and very knowledgeable about each item on the menu and also provided off menu specials. The Buffalo mozzarella, roasted eggplant, and heirloom tomatoes appetizer was a nice and light start followed by the octopus roasted potatoes and arugula appetizer. The octopus appetizer was the bomb. We each ordered a different entree. Our friends had the salmon and the special sea bream. I got to try the sea cream and thought it was very nice. My wife opted for the filet mignon with a creamy gorgonzola sauce covered with fresh shaved black truffle. I had the oxtail ragout. Ioved the fresh handmade pappardelle pasta and the ragout was out of this world. We finished with panna cota and blueberries, cheesecake, and affogato. The chef and team are very talented and I would say this was perhaps one of the most authentic and best Italian trattorias in Orange County I have the pleasure of dining at. I can't wait to return soon. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious. Across the board. The pasta was a little al dente for me, but the flavor was so good and the sauces were amazing so I really didn't care. It's all personal preference when it comes to stuff like that. But, the dining room was so cramped. They sat us at the tiniest table for two, that was on the corner of another room, and half of our tiny little table was jutted out into the walkway. Super awkward seating. The service was quiet and loud, all at the same time. Someone brought our water, then appetizer, we said thank you, they didn't even respond, it was like we never said a word. But the waiter yelled the specials, loud enough for the whole dining room to hear. He did that again when he made sure to joke about a tip when he sat the "point of sale" register down in front of us. But again that food though! I'd like to think I'll get takeout from now on, but I will likely give it another go. Because the food!!! read more

For my birthday, my husband and I tried Oliver's Trattoria for the first time, and we're so glad we did. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in white, with a charming outdoor patio that adds to the atmosphere. We started with fresh cut up bread and a flavorful olive spread it was simple and delicious. I had a Cabernet, my husband ordered a martini, and we shared a caprese with prosciutto and tomatoes that was fresh and perfectly balanced. For entrées, I ordered the Chilean sea bass. It was moist, tangy, and served with black rice and spinach. It was excellent. My husband had the classic lasagna and loved it, saying it was rich, well seasoned, and full of flavor. Service was attentive without being overbearing. My husband, who's European from Serbia, felt the food delivered an authentic European vibe, which made the experience even better. For my birthday we had a berry custard followed by lemon liqueur shots, and an espresso for my husband. We'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. So happy to have a great Italian restaurant nearby. read more

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Not to be dramatic, but the Strozzapreti alla Norcina e Tartufo Nero at Oliver's Trattoria was kind of life changing. THE MOOD: Hubby and I went to Oliver's for a date night and it's now our new favorite date spot. When you walk in, the restaurant just feels elegant and romantic. You are able to see the bar area right as you walk in and it is beautifully lit up and inviting. There is plenty of indoor seating and outdoor seating where it has an open concept. There's also a private room you can rent out that is just as elegantly decorated. It was also fun seeing the pastas being handmade as we walked in. The ambiance in the restaurant overall is warm and inviting and decor feels elevated and fresh. Definitely a great spot for a date night or special occasion. I would say this is also probably a good spot for business meetings. THE FOOD: As soon as you sit down, you are given warm focaccia bread and this delightful olive spread. *Cocktails: For drinks we got the Aperol Spritz, Limone & Fragola, and Hugo Spritz. All were deliciously mixed and my favorite was the Hugo Spritz. If you like moscato, this was very reminiscent of that. *Anguria e Caprino: This is a watermelon salad and the watermelon comes out balled with goat cheese and lemon dressing. It was a hot day and this was such a delicious light refreshing dish. *Cantaloupe, Prosciutto, and Cheese: This was also a very light refreshing dish. The cantaloupe was really sweet and the sharpness of the cheese and smokiness of the prosciutto was a nice blend of flavors. *Polipo: If you like octopus like I do, you will love this dish. If I ever see octopus on a menu, I'm usually getting that dish - something about those tentacles that are just so fun to eat. This one did not disappoint - the octopus was perfectly cooked where the texture was both tender and crispy. *Speck e Funghi: This pizza comes with smoked prosciutto, mozzarella, gorgonzola, mushrooms, basil, and parmigiano. I love mushroom pizzas and they were super generous with their tasty mushrooms. Their pizzas had the perfect chew and thickness to it. Hubby doesn't usually like mushrooms, but he couldn't stop talking about this pizza and how he now wants to try every pizza on their menu. *Spaghetti allo Scoglio: This is a seafood pasta. It comes with calamari, clams, mussels, and shrimp in a tomato sauce, white wine sauce and garlic. We loved the seafood taste in every bite - the manager suggested we also crush some black pepper over it and honestly, it brought out the wonderful flavors even more. * Strozzapreti alla Norcina e Tartufo Nero: This is a handmade strozzapreti pasta with a parmigiano cream sauce and includes sausages, mushrooms, and shaved truffles. The chew to the pasta was so perfectly cooked. The pasta shape also picked up all the wonderful flavors of the creamy/mushroomy flavor and the truffles that topped it off made each bite heavenly. This pasta was probably one of my favorite things to have eaten in a long time. We had leftovers that we took home and I was desperately finding things around the house the next day to scrape up the remaining sauce - don't judge my life :) *Branzino al Sale: If you want some entertainment while you eat, you need to get the branzino. Its sea bass basked in a sea salt crust, lemon, EVOO, and fresh herbs. They roll it out on a table and set it on fire table side, carve it up, and beautifully plate it for you. The sea bass was so flaky and tender and the flavors of the fish were brought out by sea salt crust. *Desserts: For desserts, we tried Tiramisu, Creme Brûlée, and the Bigne. Not to be dramatic again, but their tiramisu is probably the best I've ever had. It just had the perfect amount of espresso soaked cake and their mascarpone cream was just so light, fluffy, and cloud like and the cocoa was a wonderful addition to tie this whole dessert together. THE 'TUDE: Everyone from the hostess, wait staff, and manager operated so professionally. My parents used to own a restaurant so I usually pay particular attention to how restaurant staff moves out of habit. I just noticed that everyone was so professional and nice - it really made this dining experience even more special. You can tell there were happy return customers because as we ate, the manager would greet those guests and ask "you want the usual?" Service alone usually is the determining factor of whether Hubby and I will return to a restaurant and this one is on point! OVERALL: Overall, we loved the romantic vibes, the EXCEPTIONAL food (I see you strozzapreti), and wonderful service, we will definitely be back! read more

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Love the food at Oliver's Trattoria. It's consistently good and they take pride in their food. The servers are friendly, there's a huge parking lot and it's right off the freeway. Try it! read more

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We reserved this place for our d graduation. We chose this place because they are so easy to work with. We had a party of 30 people. Most restaurants i inquired want min amount and required reserved a private room which will cost $5000. We discussed everything via email. Originally he seated us outside patio, but we asked if possible to sit inside. He made it work for us. We got half of the semi private area. Luckily it was on Monday, not a lot of people. I already pretty much pre order everything via email, prepaid a small deposit. We ended up ordered more and take to go as well ..lol Price slight changed when I was about to pay the rest . I'm not quiet pleased with that. But what can I do. Just an FYI. Parking: plenty free shared retail parking. It is also why I chose this place so our guests can find parking easily. read more

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My wife and I absolutely loved this restaurant. Located in plaza with tons of parking this restaurant has a beautiful exterior and interior. Inside is open in airy with live plants and water fountains. Seating was very comfortable. I wish I got his name but I assume the manager, or maybe the most enthusiastic server I have ever seen, pretty much waited on the entire restaurant. The guy was somehow flawless taking orders, making cocktails, bringing out food, clearing tables, and being personable to everyone. He didn't miss a beat and really made the experience extra enjoyable. While reviewing the menu we were brought fluffy as a cloud freshly baked focaccia with tapenade. It was so good we ate two plates of it. To drink my wife had "Erik's Old Fashioned" which added amaretto to the classic. I had the "Forbidden Old Fashioned" which has secret ingredients. Seemed slightly floral . Whatever it was it was delicious and heavy poured. I wanted to try a negroni next but I knew it wouldn't be safe to drive! For entree I had the Salamino pizza with Mozzarella Fior di Latte, tomato sauce, spicy soppressata salame, basil, Parmigiano, and evoo. It looked and smelled heavenly and the flavor matched. I haven't had pizza in ages so I devoured it like a hungry wolf and loved every bite. My wife had the Homemade potato gnocchi with gorgonzola cream sauce, delicata squash, and walnuts. These were giant fluffy gnocchi and made to order. My wife loved the dish and I was blown away by the bite I took Amazing place and I cannot wait to return! Next time I will try one of their seafood dishes. read more

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Amazing, attentive service. Our waiter was the best and was checking in often to make sure we got our entrees, immediately following our salad appetizer. Beautiful ambiance, dim light. Perfect for a romantic night out. I was there to celebrate my friend's birthday and they made it extra special by bringing her a complimentary panna cotta. The salad was amazing, I loved my glass of moscato. My spaghetti could have used a bit more flavor and the dessert I got with pistachio was not the best. I'll definitely order a different dish next time. read more

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The food is amazing here. The restaurant itself is spacious and very elegant. The pasta with meat sauce was tasty and delicious. You might ask why the one star deduction? It is because of the loud and weird manager of this place the day that visited there. He would come to the table and start talking none stop about how amazing he is and everything. Honestly I understand being friendly with your guests, but being too friendly is kind of weird. Just saying! read more

Oliver's Trattoria - The Tagliatelle alla Bolognese..... You could taste the fresh pasta goodness! - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here for dinner and they absolutely crushed it. The vibes, service, and food were perfect. I've been to the Laguna location and this one has a more modern and nicer ambiance. The food was almost identical and perfect like the first location. I've never had a menu item from either locations that's I did not like. I'm always so impressed with their consistency, quality of food, and ingredients. You can never go wrong with any of their pastas as those are their best menu items in my opinion. Most of their truffle menu items are really well made and balanced as well. One down side to this location is they do not have the fried squash blossoms that the Laguna location has. Those are my absolute favorite appetizer from them. read more

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I love Oliver's Trattoria! It's so so nice to have such a quality establishment tucked away so close to home, and every single detail is executed to perfection. The ambiance is elevated, it has beautiful views and decor, the service is warm, welcoming, and makes you feel so at ease. They have fantastic drinks, and great options for the whole family. It's perfect for a date night, or a girls night out, or a family dinner, a celebration, you name it! They have an incredible assortment of handmade pastas (you can see some of their chefs making them in a special glass windowed pasta making room), an extensive wine collection, and a full bar. Everything we've ordered there is delicious, but my personal favorites have been their calamari, the beet salad, the salad with pear, the cacio e Pepe rigatoni (I'm so happy to see it with a different noodle than spaghetti! And the noodles scoop up that luscious sauce so well), the lobster pasta, but my absolute absolute favorite is the truffle pasta (strozzapreti alla norcina e tartufo nero). It comes absolutely covered in freshly shaved truffle, and it's balanced in flavor so it's not too rich despite the sausage and creamy sauce. The noodles are perfectly cooked and it's just incredible. I could inhale this plate! The last time we went was for lunch and the truffle pasta isn't on the menu, but I asked our incredibly charismatic and charming waiter if it might be possible to order it and he said "absolutely, no problem" making my day! We always have a wonderful time at Oliver's and can't wait to come back. read more

Oliver's Trattoria - strozzapreti alla norcina e tartufo nero - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

This is my go to place when I'm craving a sourdough pizza. The entire menu is delicious, but the pizzas are standout to me. Similar to Folks but without the crowds of people to battle through, the fluffy sourdough pizzas await you alongside a full artisan Italian menu. The restaurant's patio is gorgeous, and it's perfect for a date night or celebratory meal. read more

Italian restaurant in Irvine with beautiful covered patio seating. I was looking for a dog friendly restaurant for a nice dinner. Service was friendly and attentive. Complimentary focaccia and olive dip was brought to us while we decided what to enjoy. We ordered a variety of dishes to share. Calamari Fritti-perfectly fried, light and crisp calamari rings and tentacles. Love that they included shrimp and zucchini. Tagliatelle alla Bolognese-homemade tagliatelle with bolognese sauce. Loved the meaty hearty sauce with these wider noodles. Tagliolini Mare e Monti-my favorite dish! The texture of these noodles was perfectly firm. Porcini and shiitake mushrooms with shrimp in a white wine garlic sauce was delicious! Margherita-love a simple well made margherita pizza. The crust was light with a nice chew. Halibut-the only disappointment of the night. I found the halibut to be overcooked to my liking. Profiteroles al Pistachio-we enjoyed these profiteroles which were filled with a pistachio custard and covered in chocolate ganache. Great restaurant with delicious food and a beautiful patio. I'd definitely come back! read more

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Went to Oliver's for a birthday dinner! The ambiance was beautiful. Make sure to get a reservation as it can get crowded! We ordered the calamari, Pizza, Bolognese and the mushroom pizza. Everything was good but the Bolognese was extra special. The pasta was extremely fresh! I think we will have to try more of the pastas during our next visit. read more

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Really nice restaurant space and a great dog friendly enclosed patio area. Went for a super late lunch on Sunday and the brunch men u was still available. Husband got the brunch pizza and I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. The carbonara is really heavy and really rich but very good. Would return to try some other menu items. read more

We came here after our wedding and Great is an understatement. Hospitality was phenomenal. Big shout out to Giovani and his team, they took great care of me and my family, our wedding was great and they put the cherry on top. So lucky to have found this place. If your having a large party type of event I'd highly recommend this place. We came in with 24 people. So easy to work with them. Restaurant is beautiful as well. Pictures do not do it Justice. Food was delicious . They did it family style for the starters which I thought was so cool, our plates were never empty. Lasagna was my favorite, the fried calamari was so different from what ive had at other places. Definitely returning whenever we are on this side of town. read more

Oliver's Trattoria - Lasagna Lasagna Classica - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Food: Oliver's has revamped its menu in 2025 and while I was sad to see my favorite dish go, the ones that have remained are still a solid pick. The pasta for our Tagliolini and Maltagliati were perfectly al dente and respective proteins were cooked perfectly. They provide as much bread as you can eat and the wine and dessert selections are tasteful. Service: The front check in staff have always been accommodating. We typically walk in, but this last time we made a reservation for two and were seated inside of a very nice booth even though the place was at capacity. The service checks on you often and food comes out very rapidly. Atmosphere: The main dining floor and patio are compartmentalized with their own vibe. It's still feels very classy and upscale where ever you end up. When this place gets busy there isn't a lot of available parking directly in front of the restaurant, but there is a lot of auxiliary parking on the plaza itself. All in all I highly recommend Oliver's if you are looking for Italian food, a nice date night or professional place to have dinner. read more

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Oliver's Trattoria is an upscale Italian restaurant, located at the Quail Hill shopping plaza. The interior is bright, airy and reminded me of a Tuscan villa. Complimentary bread with an olive oil with diced green olives is provided. I stopped by for a weekday lunch with my brother. Polpette ($24) - This dish came with 4 beef tenderloin meatballs stuffed with taleggio cheese and served with an arrabbiata sauce and green peas. The meatballs had wonderful flavor and were so tender and juicy, although I felt this dish was pricey given the quantity. Branzino ($30) - This dish consisted of Mediterranean seabass filet roasted with cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, garlic and fingerling potatoes. The fish was light, tender and had great taste. Gelato ($16 for 2 scoops) - We opted for pistachio gelato, it was nutty, and not as creamy as I had hoped for but still not bad, just ok. Overall I felt pricing is on the high side here, especially for the appetizers and desserts. Service was painstakingly slow here and our server seemed indifferent and not friendly unfortunately. Even though we ordered immediately, the whole lunch experience took over 2 hours from the time we ordered. However I do think the food was good. read more

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Omg excellent food, authentic and soooo Italian. Very nice service, Italian guy with perfect English explaining everything to us. Amazing, delicious and delicate food. We've been to another good Italian restaurant and wanted to try this one for my husband's birthday and it was a very pleasant and good experience. Very classy and polite crew, all of them! Absolutely going back. read more

We had such a fantastic evening here tonight! Everything was great. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a smile by the hostess, who quickly found our reservation and sat us in a corner booth. Ambiance was nice... it felt very lively and the decor was clean, warm and elegant. They have a large covered patio area, indoor dining room with booth and table seating, a private room that looks to seat about a dozen people and a small bar area. Our server was Victor, who was very personable and gave great recommendations. He immediately poured waters for us and brought out some of the most delicious focaccia bread with olive dip. My husband and I each started with an Old Fashion (The Forbidden One and Erik's)... both were tasty. I got one of the specials which was a zucchini lemon ziti with shrimp and scallops... PHENOMENAL! I will be dreaming about this! My husband got the maltagliati with braised veal shoulder and my son ordered the tagliatelle bolognese... both were wonderful (although my husband liked mine better than his). read more

Fernando, thank you for the best first experience at Oliver's. I've heard such great things about this place, so reservations were a must (especially on a Friday night). We got sat in the covered patio area and everything is so cute! The ambiance is a vibe: it's busy, but calm and flows, if that makes any sense. Fernando was the best: we were huge fans of him, especially my baby boy, who loved hearing the nightly specials. The pizza here was incredible! The dough, the sauce, the toppings: wow. The pasta I got was vegetarian and fresh and the beet and goat cheese salad was good. Parking is very easy- there's lots of spots. read more

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Italian cuisine is one of my favorites, and over the years I have dined at a large number of Italian restaurants throughout Orange County. My review was not about personal taste or preference; it was specifically about the quality and quantity of the dish I ordered. I paid $48 the Tonnarelli ai Crostacei, and my concern was that the pasta was heavily overloaded with tomato sauce, while the seafood portion was extremely limited. I had to search through an excessive amount of tomatoes to find only a few small pieces of lobster, and I did not notice any prawns in the dish either. Rather than dismissing customer feedback as a matter of differing tastes, I would encourage you to consider the substance of the criticism. At that price point, customers reasonably expect a well-balanced dish with a generous and noticeable portion of the seafood advertised on the menu. Serving a plate dominated by tomato sauce with minimal seafood while charging over $40 is, in my opinion, not a good value. Constructive feedback is an opportunity to improve, and my review was intended in that spirit read more

Great focaccia bread to start! Also, the salmon was cooked so well and the broccoli was perfection, the perfect level of steamed. Nothing was overly seasoned or dressed but all had amazing flavor. However, the star of the meal was the prosciutto Barada pizza. The cheese was so good and the Barada added the most amazing texture and the arugula was a needed pop of green to this masterpiece. The spinach with the salmon also had a wonderful texture and flavor. I would 100% recommend going if you are in the area. The only draw back is that there are no dinner mints after!! Service was good and they were willing to do accommodations and change my order even after we had put our order in. YES!! Good environment and fun area. Would be good for a day out and then dinner after!! read more

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Service here was excellent and fast. For example, we'd move our 1st finished entree plate off to the side of the table, and a man came by, grabbed it, and asked if we had another order coming. We said yes and he changed out our utensils and plate immediately. I also messed up on my order and I asked our server a few minutes later if I could make a substitution on my order and he checked in with the chef and they all made it happen. Food and drinks were all excellent and perfectly cooked. The only thing I couldn't stand was the lemon panna cotta - the lemon curd on top was waaay too sour and bitter. The berry was much better. Misc. comments: - Located in a small and spacious plaza so parking wasn't difficult; walk was short - There's an outdoor-ish seating area but (in February) they closed it off and turned on the heaters overhead so you shouldn't be too cold anywhere you sit. read more

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Came for a Sunday night dinner and the service was on point. they awkwardly sat us at a small table when other couples were sat at 4 seater tables. This wouldn't really be an issue except the food we ordered couldn't fit on the table... Ordered the beef tare tare with bone marrow 5/5. Highly recommend the bone marrow gives it an extra oompf Strozzapreti alla Norcina - 4/5 truffle pasta with pork sausage. The pasta had good truffle flavor, but truffle themselves didn't. It felt like they added truffle oil to get more truffle flavor. Speck e Funghi Pizza, 3/5 - i'd skip. Pizza was mid and crust was half the pizza. Linguine Vongole - 4/5 solid amount of clams and great flavor paired with the noodles. however, the clams were pretty sandy where every other bite had a crunch. tiramisu 2/5- mid and expensive. The service here is okay, we made a reservation and were seated promptly. Our first round came fairly quick w/in 5min, but then our pastas took about 10-15min to arrive. read more

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(Restaurant responded. The host absolutely did not share the information about a private event; he was dismissive and led me to believe outdoor seating didn't exist.) What a disappointment. It's a beautiful day, heard this place might be worth a try so decided to invest my time and drive out here for outdoor dining. Upon entry I was told they have no such thing. Host honestly made me feel lowly for even asking as I politely stood there in my sun hat and sunglasses. With so many other outstanding Italian options in our community and the cold reception I received today; it's not worth coming back. read more

Oliver's Trattoria - The entrance. Recommend calling before coming if you seek outdoor dining. - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Met up with a few girlfriends to catch up and kick off the new year. Made a reservation through OpenTable, which was easy, but it was pretty light for a weeknight. You might not need one, but best to be safe than sorry just in case. We were seated in a spacious booth seat and us girls decided to share a bunch of items. Started with water and their complementary bread with an olive tapenade. While we looked over the menu, our server walked us through all of their specials for the evening. A few items caught our attention, so our meal was pretty well rounded and hit all levels of the food pyramid. We got two appetizers to start things offs. Chose the Polpette ($26) - signature beef tenderloin meatballs stuffed with taleggio cheese, arrabbiata sauce and green peas. Super tender and buttery mouthfeel. The second item was a daily special for the evening, which included a saffron based risotto with burrata and seasonal vegetables. This was so flavorful and creamy and recommend giving these two items a try. For our mains, we moved forward with another two items. The Mortadella e Pistacchio ($28) intrigued us since we typically think of pistachio as a dessert or sweet item rather than savory. It was very interesting to say the least. Thin crust topped with mozzarella fior di latte, pistachio paste, mortadella, toasted pistachios and parmigiano gave us a mix of nutty, salty and maybe, smoky. It felt like it missing some acidity and the overall vibe was that it was nice to try but prob won't get again. The Agnello Scottadito ($48) was a hit tho! Lamb chops grilled with mint salmoriglio sauce, roasted potatoes and broccolini. We got our cooked to medium rare and it was perfection. Lastly, we couldn't leave without dessert - profiteroles & cheesecake with an almond biscotti crust and raspberry syrup. Some of the profiteroles were stuffed with different flavors such as custard, chocolate and maybe a rum or liquer. The liquer flavored ones were pretty strong haha. Can't go wrong with a cheesecake so a nice way to finish/end a meal. Overall, wonderful space and menu. Wouldn't mind coming back again to indulge in more items. read more

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Very prompt and attentive service. Nicely decorated interior. I ordered the roasted salmon with citrus-black garlic The salmon was well cooked and the citrus black garlic provided helped cut through the richness of the salmon. The roasted vegetables were also well done. One small suggestion is to add a bit more salt to the roasted vegetables. Overall, I will be returning again to try their other dishes. read more

Oliver's Trattoria - Salmone agli Agrumi - Roasted salmon with citrus-black garlic - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

Good salad and pasta. Service is good and fast. They have good octopus salad. Good for lunch and dinner read more

Our family of three decided to have a casual Sunday lunch here today since it was close by and a place we've never been before. Upon arrival, we were nicely greeted by the hostess and enthusiastically greeted by the manager (or owner?). Got seated in a cozy booth in the back and I gotta say, the ambiance was really nice. I felt like I was transported to an entirely different place (didn't feel like Quail Hill in Irvine anyway!). The complimentary focaccia and olive tapenade that was brought out was so good, will have to keep this in mind when ordering your starters/entree! We ordered a couple glasses of wine, Shirley Temple for our son, and a couple appetizers of their soup of the day (minestrone-type of soup) and the meatballs. For our entrees we ordered the tagliatelle Bolognese, spaghetti carbonara, and the chicken Milanese. Everything was pretty good, especially the tagliatelle. The meatballs were on the VERY soft side, which my son wasn't a fan of but it's more a matter of preference; the flavor itself was nice. The portion of the chicken Milanese was HUGE and definitely enough for two to share. Our server was, Julio, and he was terrific. Great service and came around to check on us regularly. So our casual lunch came to $211 (including tax and tip) but we did order apps and drinks so it was as expected. We will definitely return for dinner, or even just for cocktails! read more

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Oliver's last night with our family. We were in the beautiful private area. I don't know how i can say how perfect it was. The service was amazing. It always is, but this was even better than usual. The food was fabulous and plentiful. No one walked away hungry. In fact we took home a lot of it. Thank you Oliver's Trattoria for helping to make our celebration memorable. read more

Amazing atmosphere, service and good. Great place to celebrate a special occasion! The calamari is on another level.

We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday as she Italian food is her favorite. The dining room is elegant, and we had a lovely view of the patio. The menu covers the usual pizzas, pastas, and a handful of meat and fish entrees. Good wine selection too. I ordered the cheese‑and‑spinach ravioli with butter and parmigiana, but the dish looked plain, tasted bland, and felt overpriced at $34. My friend didn't say anything about her meal but I am hoping she liked it. The complimentary bread and tapenade were good, and service was relaxed (maybe as there were very few diners that night). Overall, the food didn't feel worth the price given all the other Italian dining choices nearby but I'd still recommend it to someone wanting a quiet meal with an upscale feel. read more

This was some of the best pasta and pizza I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend the fungi and margarita pizza, and the Strozzapreti alla Norcian e Tartufo Nero. The pizza's dough is extremely chewy and the sauce and toppings are so well balanced. The Strozzapreti alla Norcian e Tartufo Nero is pricey but honestly worth every penny! The noodle texture is SOOOO good. The noodles are bouncy and the flavor of the sauce is delectable. I promise you will not regret it. We enjoyed our time due to the wonderful service of Victor. You will be lucky to have him as your server. Enjoy your next Italian night out at the wonderful Oliver's Trattoria. read more

Oliver's Trattoria - Strozzapreti alla Norcian e Tartufo Nero - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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Great food and service. I really like the slow braised oxtail ragu pasta and salty pear for the cocktails. read more

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This place is in Quail shopping center as good as its sister location in Laguna Beach...quality authentic Italian food...The ambiance is chic, charming and very inviting. It's a good place for business meeting, even for a date. Today was for a business meeting so leftovers came home...it was unprofessional to get photos but definitely it one of those places that i'll check in. The pizza was Capricciosa (Mozzarella Fior di Latte, tomato sauce, imported ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes, basil, Parmigiano, and EVOO) for $25. Very delicious! Even though i are it after two hours sitting in car. read more

Oliver's Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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We had the beet salad, scallop risotto special and the branzino - everything was perfectly prepared and delicious but what really made the night was our server; Victor. He was interested, informative, attentive, present and made the night and our experience a 5 star! read more

I came here with my husband and we ordered the polpette (meatballs), caprese & burrata and insalata. We split everything and we were planning on splitting an entree but we were too full. The polpette was very delicate, not too dense or overdone. I originally thought the caprese was overpriced when I read the menu, but the quality of the tomatoes were great. They were perfectly ripe and still firm and full of flavor. The insalata was a really big portion. It's definitely enough to split. The service was incredible! I think our server's name was Mark. I like sitting on the back patio best, but there is also a covered patio if it's too sunny. They are dog friendly. We used to come to this location often for brunch or dinner when it was still Two Left Forks. We will definitely come back. read more

Oliver's Trattoria - Caprese & Burrata and Insalata Dal Giardino - Italian Near Me - Irvine, California

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