My friend and I decided to celebrate our birthdays this year at Restaurant Olivia, and it truly was a special evening. We received complimentary sparkling wine. We started with our favorite Aperol Spritz, warm baked bread and butter, and a light chopped salad with pistachios, then we split an order of French onion ravioli, followed by an intermezzo. The main event was the eggplant parmigiana! Every sip and every bite were perfection. The service was the best I have ever experienced, with at least 6 staff members attending to your every need. The seating is comfortable, and there are nice booths for groups. The noise level started at moderate but ended up noisy, with everyone having such a wonderful time! The parking is parallel street parking and can be challenging. Expensive but worth it! ($120 each, including the 20% service charge/tip) I think everyone should experience Restaurant Olivia at least once in their life. Extraordinary! read more

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Great service, nice wine list. Menu left something to be desired. Very pricey pastas with limited protein. I really wanted to be impressed by the preparation, but it all felt very generic. I got the truffle pasta and French onion ravioli. Truffle pasta was conflicting with the sausage. French onion ravioli left a lot to be desired. Not caramelized onion pieces, limited gruyere. Desserts were tiny and lack luster. Great gluten free options were a highlight for our group. Ambiance leaves a lot to be desired. Busy street corner. I wouldn't go back. Friends I was with said would not return and 3.5/5. Gluten free friend thinks it is the absolute best and 5/5, goes as much as she can. read more

Olivia - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

SO DISAPPOINTED. I have been Waiting to go here for a year and finally got a reservation. The space is lovely, and the ambience great. It's the food, sadly. When the single Best thing on the menu is the salad? (And what a chopped salad. Wow). I ordered 4 appetizer size portions of four pastas (which thank goodness because the review would have been worse with a whole bland dish). All four lacked salt, flavor etc. oh well...I'll just get the salad next time read more

Delicious food but the service and staff really were the highlights. We accidentally made a reservation for the wrong day and the hostess was able to get us seated and was so nice about the mix up. Then we had two staff members come and check on us because our actual waiter was busy. They were so genuinely friendly and personable. Our waiter was also wonderful and helped us choose what to get. I would recommend! read more

Olivia - French onion ravioli - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Insane. Superb. Excellent. Impressive. Stunning. Give this place all the stellar adjectives cause it deserves it. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Came here for a friends birthday and everything was amazing start to finish! Our waitress was attentive and gave wonderful recommendations. This is my second time at Olivia with my first time over 3 years ago and it is as good as I remember. The space is larger but feels intimate. Pasta was so delicious as my friends and I sampled pretty much everything. The clear winner was the tagliatelle!! So savory and rich. The desserts were also top notch as well -- the cookie was just ok but still tasty. As someone who bakes often I wasn't impressed but it was still good. The cheesecake was a hit or miss for the table as it was more " cheese" forward but still something new for me to try! Loved everything about this experience and I hope to be back soon! read more

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Was absolutely delectable! The service was fantastic and very attentive to any of our needs. The best bite of pasta I've had in Denver and the sauce was divine. A little underwhelmed by dessert but the bread and the pastas are a must try. read more

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Great experience overall, but lacking in a few areas 1. Smells: When we walked in, I thought it smelled... peculiar, and then I thought the glassware was stinky, which is always slightly off-putting to me, especially when you get a $10 bottle of Saratoga water. 2. Price: Pasta dishes are around $34, and the half portions they offered (which I expected to be a bit more than half price) were around $24. read more

Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 (everything delicious) Portions: 4/5 (pasta sizes GREAT but could have used more bread.... Cus it's rare to have GF bread ‍) Options: 4/5 (would have loved more meat options. The coursed dinner had meat dishes but otherwise minimal options) GF opinions: GF focaccia was delish, maybe a little on the oily side but this such a treat. GF tagliatelle was superb - it had the right thickness/structure/bite to it, able to soak up the sauce just right! Dessert (tiramisu): 4/5 - highlight that it was GF but the crunchy stuff on top didn't fit a tiramisu. And the marscapone was a little thinner than a traditional tiramisu and there could have been more of that espresso bite. (I love tiramisu so anytime I can find it GF, I must try it and I'll say I've had a few better ) Overall: 5/5, awesome to have so many GF options but will keep this as a "treat" restaurant for the options per price. read more

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I've been so eager to try this spot and it did not disappoint! It was one of the top three meals I've had in the city - the dishes were lovely, but the service blew me away! I went with a foodie friend - we each had a cocktail and split two appetizers, two entrees, and an order of tiramisu for dessert. As far as apps go, the chopped salad and focaccia were the crowd-pleasers. I'm still dreaming of the focaccia and sweet butter. Our two pasta entrees were delish - we both enjoyed the truffle gem more than the caramelized onion ravioli (but thought both were very tasty!). We had a complimentary palette cleanser and then embraced the tiramisu (very unique twist on a classic dessert). Throughout our meal, our server appropriately checked in and was very laid back (we very much appreciated her demeanor in a fine dining venue - she was so down-to-earth and had phenomenal recommendations!). Other staff members were quick to fold our napkins to ensure we felt cared for. I'd happily go back! read more

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This restaurant is Michelin rated so of course I had to go try it. I came to Olivia with high expectations but unfortunately, it didn't quite deliver. The meal was fine, but nothing about it stood out or felt particularly memorable, which was disappointing at this level. The French onion ravioli had a nice flavor, but I found myself wishing it leaned more into the "soup" aspect to really bring it to life. That being said, it was also very unique and I did enjoy the complexity of it. The chopped salad and burrata were both good, but pretty standard. I do have to say though, the burrata was different than any burrata I've ever had and was not with tomatoes which is what I'm used to. These were good, not bad by any means, just not memorable. The highlight of the night was definitely the huckleberry cheesecake which was rich, balanced. Overall, I left feeling underwhelmed. It wasn't a bad experience, just not one I'm in a hurry to repeat. I do have to give this restaurant points on their uniqueness on their dishes. I'm not quite sure about the Michelin recognition but might have to come back to give it another try. read more

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Went for a date night/late anniversary present for us both and we were delighted. Did the tasting menu and grabbed a bottle of wine as well. The evening felt special, though with tight seating, wasn't as intimate I would've wanted for the price we paid. Service was as expected for this kind of restaurant, bring new silverware for each dish and wiping the table in between. read more

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Restaurant Olivia was the first Italian restaurant we had when we moved to Denver and we were not disappointed. We started off with the Chopped Salad which I appreciated that they split into two plates for my husband and I. After that, we got the burrata, I liked that it was made with pistachios! My husband got the Mezzaluna and I got the Tagliatelle. Both dishes were great, you could tell they were made from very fresh ingredients. The pasta was perfectly al dente and chewy. I appreciated that there were several non alcoholic drink options. I got the Moderate Mule and loved the hibiscus flavor! My husband got the Old Fashion which also had a hibiscus note and was tasty. I also liked that there were actual hand towels in the restrooms, a nice little touch. Our server was great - we were too dull for dessert but he gave us two take home and bake cookies. We enjoyed our dinner at Restaurant Olivia and will be sure to come back. read more

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This Italian restaurant is amazing!! It's pricey but reasonably so. All the apps & entrees were amazing. The service was informative and attentive! The place was cozy & high class. I loved it & highly recommend. The gluten free pasta was a hit!! read more

Olivia - Gluten free pasta - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I have been here a few times now and this is one of my favorites in Denver. I've had the chefs tasting menu and I've tried most of the dishes recently. This is my favorite bolognese in Denver. Lovely atmosphere and a great date spot. Always a lovey time here at Olivia. Especially post renovation. I used inKind the last time I was in and was surprised they used it. Made me love this place even more. read more

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After seeing a menu with fresh gluten-free faccacia and pasta we were intrigued. When we found it fully booked weeks out we had to give it a go. We couldn't get reservations, but we found they have 8 first come first serve bar seats. The bar is a bit tight, but if you don't mind you might slip in for a dinner. Olivia has an intimate modern vibe with attentive service. The menu is designed to support multi course tastings. My gluten-free wife really enjoyed the ability to have many gf options across the spectrum. She usually has to watch everyone else get bread and butter. This time she had her own. The food was delicious and presented well. Overall a very pleasant dinning experience. The bill suggested they knew they were booked out and had a loyal following. I can respect the need to turn a profit but as much as we liked Olivia, it was quite expensive for pasta, and even more for their gf pasta. Otherwise I can understand why they get a lot of 5 stars. It's worth a visit. Their execution won't disappoint. read more

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Came here for dinner last night. Was sat at the bar as I did not have a reservations. Ordered the Mushroom Pate, Mafaldine, Gemelli, Peach Crumble Cheesecake. The mushroom pate and dessert were delicious. The mafaldine was good but not spectacular. I do want to mention. I felt like me n my guest were kind of ignored and treated differently than everyone else sitting in the bar. Barely spoken to. And the guy serving bringing everyone's food out did not bring our food out. Just felt off, or even a pinch of discrimination. Just saying how I feel because I don't think this is acceptable behavior anywhere but maybe that's how this state treats its guests. Ambiance not much from the bar although the dining area did seem nice. read more

Olivia - Mushroom Pate - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

great night here. service was amazing. the spritz wasn't my jam but the wine after was lovely. and honestly I'd go back just for the French onion ravioli. well done! read more

Wow! This is probably THE BEST Italian we've ever had from every perspective: food, wine, service. Shane the sommelier was so thoughtful and helpful and all the waitstaff were so kind. They made our daughter's 30th birthday so special. The cheesecake was AMAZING! Thank you, Olivia!! read more

Olivia - Gemelli and French onion ravioli - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

My family completely surprised me......A birthday dinner with family and friends. As a renowned pain in the rear as an amateur restaurant critic, I found myself completely enamored with everything about this unique and charming Italian spot. The front of the house and the back of the house made my night a joy. Of special note, Carly took great care of us and all of her co-workers were fantastic. Great food, great feel, I was a happy birthday guy. read more

The service at this restaurant was fantastic, and I loved how spacious it felt in the room where we were seated. We did the tasting menu, and I appreciated that there wasn't an overlap between that and the a la carte options - it gave us more reasons to come back. We opened strong with incredibly delicious bread and butter for the table. The first course, the fried dough with mortadella, was good but felt like it was missing something to make the whole thing less dry (a cheese, maybe?). I really enjoyed the ravioli with potato and egg yolk filling in a beet sauce - it was rich and comforting. The tortellini in the third course were good, but the consomme was way too salty for me. I tried my family's tagliatelle for that course, and it was wonderful, though - definitely the star of the two options. The main course with the bison melted in your mouth, and I loved the contrast of that with the crunchy chips and the celery root. The hazelnut gelato for dessert was absolutely heavenly! Overall, it was creative and delicious - I'm glad I came! We all left full (but not painfully so) and happy. The pacing was perfect and didn't feel rushed, and the complimentary bread here is really, really good. Worth a return trip for sure! read more

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My party and I got the ravioli (caramelized onion, Gruyère fondue, crispy Parmesan), Malloreddus (fennel sausage, sage, brown butter, charred cabbage), and tagliatelle (alla bolognese, white sonora flour, prosciutto, Parmesan). Overall, delicious. The malloreddus was so unique and the tagliatelle was nice and meaty. Only con would be how the ravioli portion was a little tiny and it was barely warm (it was almost cold). We told them we were celebrating our friends birthday, and they gave us complimentary glasses of champagne!! They were also so kind to candle the dessert. Our water cups were never empty. We lowkey even experimented and drank as fast as we could but the servers were consistent with filling the cups. Water cups were always full- which is always appreciated. For starter we got their homemade focaccia w burrata (covered in herb olive oil and fried capers). Couldn't snap a pic but it was delicious. You can never go wrong with burrata! The ambiance of the restaurant is nice and cozy. It was decorated with lights for Christmas so it felt warm inside. I will be back! read more

Olivia - Ravioli, Tagliatelle, Malloreddus - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food was different , if you like mom and pop Italian food then this unique Italian food wouldn't be your cup of tea. Was an elevated experience to what I know about Italian food. Very elegant and surprising ! Service was fantastic! And ambiance very elegant and luxurious! read more

Olivia - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I was so looking forward to dining at Olivia since we had to make reservations months in advance but it was a bit underwhelming for me. First of all, the space is super simple and there is nothing special about it. We had a nicer booth but their tables for 2 looked very uncomfortable and tiny. All four of us decided to go with their tasting menu ($115/per person) plus wine pairing ($75/per person). As there are no pescatarian options for two of their courses (out of 5), I was allowed to select anything from their regular menu, which was much appreciated. We started with some sparkling wine, and it was a great start! The bread and butter were absolutely delicious and probably my favorite part. Trout cappeletti's dough was too thick (almost felt undercooked) for my taste but I loved the caviar touch. Other entrees were just meh and too salty for me. Tiramisu dessert was delicious (unique toffee touch) but the presentation was lacking. Overall, it was a nice meal, and the wine paring was very special but I'd expect Michelin Star service, presentation and food quality for this price point. I probably won't be back. read more

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Sooooo good! We came back and this meal may have been even better than the first time. Tagliatelle and tortellini were both divine. And the focaccia was fabulous again as well! read more

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This was a great restaurant that exceeded all expectations! We started with the whipped bison tallow and it was so good! And the bread was hands down one of the best breads I've ever had. I didn't even need the bison tallow. The tallow was so smooth and flavorful and I loved the plums and candied pine nuts. Probably one of my favorite breads with butter ever. Then we got the chopped salad. It was a salad nothing mind blowing but was very fresh and I loved how much cheese they put. They also split the plate without asking and no split plate charge. That was a really nice touch. Wish my plate had more apples. The tortellini was amazing! The corn flavor was spectacular and I was wowed by the texture and presentation. The venison special also blew my mind. I don't usually like venison because it can become chewy and overdone and then unpleasant. This venison was perfectly done! And the sauce that came with it was so delicious. Wish there was more vegetables and the halloumi cheese felt dry. The sorbet palate cleanser was very refreshing and a nice touch. The pecorino cheesecake was incredible. Probably one of my most favorite cheesecakes. You could actually taste the pecorino but it worked great! The crumble and huckleberries was great as well. The tiramisu was also delicious. I liked the honeycomb on top and have never seen that before. The service was super friendly and I felt like they did just enough without feeling like they were there all the time. For the drinks we had the peach Negroni, Manhattan, Toronto, earl grey old fashioned drink, amaro flight, and dessert wine flight. The peach Negroni had mezcal which I was skeptical about ordering since im not a huge mezcal fan. The drink worked really well. Wish there was more peach flavor though. The Toronto was quite boozy and bitter but it was a really nicely put together drink and was very complex. The earl grey old fashioned drink was so good. The earl grey flavor was very pronounced which I this is a hard thing to do in a cocktail. The Manhattan was good, nothing super memorable. The amaro flight was put together nicely. I don't really drink amaros so I put together a description of what sort of flight I would like and also gave some freedom to the bartender. I felt that they did a good job putting that together and I really enjoyed them all. The pine flavored one especially was my favorite. The dessert wines were put together nicely as well. My only complaint was that they can't make food off the tasting menu if you're not ordering it. There was a risotto I particularly wanted to try and that was disappointing. At least we could order the tiramisu off the tasting menu which was great because no Italian dinner is complete without one. Also the room was actually quite loud and I had a hard time hearing any conversation at times. They turned on music later too which was nice because first there was none. Would 100% return again and would consider this one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. read more

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Incredible food! Wow! If you get the pleasure of having Greg as your server you'll get a delicious meal and a comedy show - he's hilarious! The black manhattan and the old fashioned were solid (per my husband) and I got the NA moderate mule - very sweet and slightly tart. We started with the Frittelle which is similar to a croquette with smoked trout and potato - tasty and salty. The focaccia they bring out is out of this world - divine truly! Squishy, fluffy, not your typical focaccia and they change up the inclusions and flavors! What you MUST get - the Venison .. Maui Venison so tender, flavorful, paired with truffle polenta (divine) some mushrooms (incredible) and a jus. It was soooooooooo delicious! And nice to get some protein with all the pasta we were eating too! The tagliatelle (bolognese) was so delicious. Creamy somehow, nice variations of meats, decadent! The Gemelli is one they bring back and rightfully so, a cream sauce with sausage (truffle isn't noticeable so if you're getting this for the truffle, you'd be disappointed) - also delicious! We'd come back and order exactly these 3 things but not do the half portions this time! Note - if you do get a half (it's an upcharge from a true half of the price of the dish, which is common - was nice to try 2 pastas without having sooo much food). Do not skip the huckleberry cheesecake - I didn't think I had room for dessert but was so glad to have gotten it. A lighter cheesecake with an addicting crust and just the right amount of sweetness with the huckleberry sauce on top! We can't wait to come back! read more

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Yummiest pasta I've had since moving to Denver, and I LOVE pasta. The green color of the Gemelli kind of threw me off but it was so good. The focaccia and goat cheese was decent, would try the burrata next time. Chopped salad is a salad I'll be trying to remake 100%. Service was lovely. Entree took a while to come out but they communicated that well. Will definitely be back, sad the reservation wait is so long! read more

Olivia - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We did the chefs tasting menu and everything was delicious. Reminds me of Mizuna but Italian cuisine oriented. Service was excellent and around the same price point as other high end restaurants. It was very lively but intimate space. Would come again! read more

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Great food and the service is to be expected. Great place to go if you are very into Italian. read more

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If you are celiac this place is a dream! My husband and I went here to celebrate our anniversary. When we sat down we were greeted with champagne. Our waitress was amazing, so friendly and answered all my questions about what was available for my gluten free options. We did the 5 course tasting menu and wine pairing. First course I swapped the hand pies for the pork terrine and then they had gluten free tagetelli and ravioli for the 2nd and 3rd courses. The bolognese was one of my favorites. I could have eaten a giant bowl of it. They also had a gluten free focaccia that was out of this world. Each wine that was served came with an explanation of the wine and why it was a good pairing which I liked hearing. For dessert I got a fall inspired cheesecake that I wish I was eating in front of a cozy fire. It was so good. At the end of the evening my husband said "my meal was fantastic, but your gluten free meal felt special." He was stealing bites of my food all night. I would 100% come back here and I would tell anyone if you had a special occasion this is the place to be. read more

Olivia - Gluten free fall cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Five-stars for the take-and-bake lasagna! It's delicious, easy, and feeds more than you'd think! We've ordered it several times and will continue to do so! Two-stars for our visit to the restaurant. Super overpriced for food that was just OK - nothing at all to rave about. Our leftover pasta didn't hold up well in the next-day reheat, which is just weird. Good guidance with wine selection with typical mark-up. So loud....like many places these days. How hard and expensive is it to put in some sound panels to make dining more enjoyable?? The gentleman who seated us was stuffy. Our server and sommelier were top notch. read more

TLDR; This was honestly one of my top favorite meals in my life, ever. Maybe even my favorite Italian restaurant I have tried to this day. We had a reservation for 9pm and was seated right away. They started us off with their house focaccia and this was already a very strong start to the extraordinary meal we were about to have. This is singlehandedly the most life-changing, sexiest bread and butter that has ever entered my mouth, it lives in my head rent-free. It was made with whipped parmesan butter and garlic confit - just beautiful and magnificent and chef's kiss. All the flavors danced on my tongue. Crunchy exterior, soft and chewy interior, perfect bread. They even provided us with a tart palette cleanser before they brought out the mains! For my pasta dish, I opted for the culurgiones and it was my first time eating this kind of pasta shape; they were similar to dumplings and they were filled with buffalo ricotta. It had sauce diavolo and calabrian chili crisp layered on top and a bite of this made me see stars. The little bit of spice and crunch of the chili crisp paired with the soft pasta and cheese was gorgeous. So unique and next level. I tried my friend's tagliatelle alla bolognese which was absolutely deliciously meaty and the noodles were cooked to my liking. My other friend's tortellini verdi was also to die for; it had a hint of sourness and the onions were a great touch. The desserts, however, were a hit or miss. They were honestly all pretty good but the apple tarte tatin was definitely a stand-out. It went so well with the toffee gelato. We were really excited to see banana pudding tiramisu on the menu but unfortunately it was lacking; we had expected a bit more balance of flavors but it hardly tasted like banana pudding or tiramisu, and the vanilla wafers at the bottom were difficult to spoon out as we were eating it so we were left with a layer of just that in the end. The chocolate olive oil cake tasted like a standard dark chocolate cake but a good one nonetheless! Overall, this was a highlight of my Denver trip and the service was amazing. It had a classy ambiance and warm lighting inside, which felt cozy and romantic at the same time. Perfect for any occasion, whether with a loved one or a girls' night out. Thank you for a memorable dinner! read more

As soon as you step into the restaurant, you feel a warmth about the place. They were running a few minutes behind and offered us a drink while we waited, which was a nice touch. Start to finish, the service was top notch, the staff were very knowledgable with great recommendations. Favorite dish of the night was the gemelli, it was a bit tangy and super unique. The tagliatelle was disappointing, felt a little one note and was on the dry side with the sauce to noodle ratio especially as you got to the middle. Both pastas were a good portion size. We also got the peppers and burrata to start, the burrata was solid but fairly standard and the peppers were flavorful with the peach and ricotta although were a but charred tasting for my preference. Certainly worth a try if you are in the area! read more

We dined here on a weekday, Wednesday to be precise and it was packed! It had been a while that husband and I were planning have dinner here. The ambience is dim lit, Scandinavian, minimalistic and sophisticated! When we arrived, our table wasn't yet available and so the host got us some bubbles to begin with. Within minutes we were at our table. For drinks I got the Gloria, a bit strong but still a good drink. My husband got the house negroni, the block of ice it came with had a pretty engraving, such details! For apps, we got the Arancini and the Nardello grilled peppers. The Arancini was on par with what we had in Italy especially Sicily. The nardello peppers came with a peach puree that was spicier than the actual peppers. My husband is not a fan of spicy food and I was surprised when he went in for a second helping of the peppers. They were my favorite! For mains, I got the Ravioli and husband got the Tortelloni. I really loved the Toretlloni, it almost tasted like a taco went to Italy and dressed as tortellini. The corn, garlic and chilli oil made it so flavorful. It looked so pretty! The Ravioli was very flavorful too - almost felt influenced by the French onion soup. Portion sizes are good. For desserts, we got the panna cotta! I was really bummed they no longer had the tiramisu. Overall, our experience was excellent and this is one of those Italian places I would come back in the next couple months. Highly recommend dining here read more

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I am giving this place 4 stars overall. The food was 3 stars for me but the service was 5 stars so I'm rating it 4 stars overall. I went here for my birthday and the service was great. The staff were all welcoming and attentive. They gave me a small glass of Prosecco to toast for my birthday which was a nice touch. The food just fell a little short for me. It was all good but nothing spectacular, like I was expecting. We ordered risotto, ravioli, tiramisu and some drinks. The best part of the meal was the complimentary focaccia bread. It was really delicious. The risotto was 2nd best and the ravioli and tiramisu didn't impress me. The tiramisu is not tiramisu. It's some weird deconstructed crème fraiche with fruit. It was just not was I was expecting at all. But the ambience is cute and intimate and the staff was very welcoming. read more

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This restaurant is incredible!!!! How does it not have a Michelin star?! From the service to the meals to the wine menu to the ambiance this restaurant is perfect!!! read more

Lovely atmosphere, excellent food and good service. We basically hopped off our plane and headed over. Though we did not have a reservation, they were able to seat us at the bar. So I definitely recommend making a reservation if you can. I was really pleased with the quality of the gluten free options. read more

I'd give it a 3.5, and will admit that I'm a harsher judge due to the prices and the Michelin star. We waited months for a reservation and I was just underwhelmed. The service was good. The wait staff was attentive, even if it was a little slow between courses. The food for me was fine, but not stand-out, and it didn't justify the prices. My favorite was the ravioli, but as other reviews have noted, it tasted slightly uncooked instead of proper al dente. It also needed much more sauce than they provided because the undercooked pasta was extra starchy and dry on the palate. The gemelli was the least successful dish for me, such a weird flavor combination. The creamy sauce did not go with cherries at all. All in all, I doubt I'd go back. read more

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This is a small restaurant and it's difficult to get reservations unless you plan ahead. There is a small parking lot and street parking. A friend and I had reservations, but you can also sit at the bar if you get there early enough. The food and service were excellent and amazing presentation. read more

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