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    Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar - Excelsior

    4.3 (146 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chevrenth Heaven Pizza
    Jason S.

    We randomly ended up in Excelsior and needed lunch and so stopped in here. Good service even though there were a lot of tables at lunch for just two people. Got the 15" size Chevrenth Heaven for a family of four. Server said we should probably get a salad as the pizza might be too small. Got the Greek Salad which was good, but the pizza was DEFINITELY not too small we ended up taking a lot home. Pizza was delicious and very unique. Cracker like crust. My wife's guilty pleasure is a goat cheese pizza that Target sells under their brand and this pizza was like an elevated version of that. Super delicious. Will definitely be back next time we are in town.

    Hot toddy pizza
    Travis H.

    Love the Excelsior Olives!! We got pizza here while having some beer next door and it was one of the best pizzas I've ever had!! We got the Hot Toddy. Pepperoni, arugula and hot honey. It was too hot and was baked perfectly. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town to try more of their food.

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    PJ C.

    We needed lunch on a really hot Sunday and were able to get a table along the sidewalk in the shade - which was surprisingly comfortable. Our waitress was very friendly and kept things moving. We ordered a regular (too large in this case) pizza so we could get it 1/2 & 1/2. It was thin crust - our preference. We got half Fungo (three kinds of mushrooms and bacon) & half the Fresno (with figs and prosciutto) - it was very, very tasty. We liked both choices. The 15" square pizza was $26 and could feed three people. We had lots of leftovers. We liked this place a lot and when back in town would stop again.

    Reuben pizza of the month
    Ryan M.

    I've gone to the Olive's White Bear Lake location for many years before it closed and there was always exceptional pizza and staff there. This is my first time to this location and I would say that not much is different! The staff was very friendly and prompt and the atmosphere was buzzing with energy. We did have to wait like 20 minutes for a table but were able to chill at the bar for a beer while we waited and the time went by quickly. My only gripe is that The Alaskan, my usual go-to here, was lacking a bit in ingredients around the outside of the pizza as there were some slices that were literally just bread. I will definitely come back and try out some of the pizzas I haven't tried before though!

    a glass of wine
    Morgan W.

    My husband & I went to Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar for date night and it was great! We ordered the Caprese & Cecilia pizza and man was it good! My favorite would have to be the Caprese as the flavor was just mouth watering! The Cecilia was good but wasn't my favorite. I would of preferred the Cecilia with red sauce vs. the olive oil base. However, if you aren't a sauce fan you would enjoy it! Service was great and we were in and out quickly. Great place to stop for a date or with friends/family.

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    Corrie B.

    A very family friendly, family owned establishment. Great energy and is well loved by the community since it was packed on a Friday night. We checked in with no reservations. I highly recommend making reservations especially if there is a local event going on. They gave us a wait time that was extremely accurate and experience was well worth the wait. We started with wine my husband ordered the Cabernet and asked for a recommendation for sweet wine and they gave a good suggestion on their riesling. We then ordered the Olive House Pizza but without the mushrooms or onions. It had a little bit of everything which is what I like. It is a wood fired pizza that has light and airy crust with the perfect crunch. Toppings we so fresh! We had the pleasure of chatting with the owner and his family and they were so welcoming, kind and made sure we had everything we needed. They even gave us a tasting of a local brewery's October fest beer. Very tasty. This will be added to our list of regular local favorite spots.

    The caprese! Yum!
    Emily B.

    This is THE pizza place in Excelsior and we're lucky it's so darn good! I started getting takeout from Olive's during lockdown and haven't stopped since! All of the food is delicious. I even like the gluten free crust -- a feat! My top recommendations are the Caprese (my only recommendation is to order extra balsamic) and the Fresno. My family loves the Olive's House. Happy hour here is a WINNER. I don't remember what they were called but they have these really yummy mozzarella swirl things that are to die for. If you want to get takeout make sure to order earlier in the day, otherwise you'll be eating a late dinner. They're popular and deservedly so! Lastly, just wanted to note that the owner and staff are lovely!

    House Salad
    Ben K.

    I wish there was a 6 star rating! This is my favorite pizza spot in Minnesota for sure! Starting off the owners and staff are top notch. They are always kind, quick, and remember us by name! It's a family run, local pizza spot that warms the heart! Second, their wine pours are BIG! I love a good wine and pizza combo, and this is some of the best value and quality I've seen. Great selection to pair with your pizzas. Now the star of the show is their pizza: thin crust, fired in a big wood-burning oven, with so many inventive topping options...ever had smoked salmon on a pizza? My favorite is the Italian Farmer, with a healthy serving a yummy veggies, roasted chicken, and bacon! They also have a monthly "special" pizza that I'm always excited to try. If you're in on Lake Minnetonka or in the Excelsior area, look no further than Olives Pizza!!!

    Sausage, pepperoni, and onions. Delicious !

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    Lovely place for wine and pizza for lunch on a Friday. Friendly and helpful staff that made great suggestions on what to order.

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    Food was very good, ambiance not so much and I just can't handle flies buzzing my pizza

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    Limited menu but decent quality for what they have. Wish they had more kid friendly options.

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    2 years ago

    Olive's never disappoints. Staff is great and the pizza is amazing. Get the personal size for two. Small pizza is pretty substantial.

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    The cauliflower crust is fantastic. Margherita pizza is a go-to for us. We consistently receive great service here. Highly recommend!

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    Food was great from the salad to the pizza. Recommend the Franco and the Classics as well. Wood fire oven are always a plus

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    Ask the Community - Olive's Fresh Pizza Bar - Excelsior

    Is this restaurant vegan friendly? Is the pizza crust vegan and do they offer vegan cheese?

    Not that I'm aware of to both questions. I don't recall seeing anything in the menu.

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