The signature spicy olive pizza was way too spicy, but of course that's just a preference. But as a result we didn't eat majority of the pizza. However the vodka pasta was delightful. Every single hot bite was creamy and so satisfying. Although located a bit further down on the Clifton hill strip, the restaurant was still somewhat packed and the service was prompt. If I'm in Niagara Falls again, I wouldn't mind coming back. read more

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Not worth the $$$$$ They should change the name to Olive Garden. Calamari was made from frozen Lamb speducci was over cooked . Margaretta pizza had litttle to no mozzarella cheese on it . Penne had little to light sauce ( very dry) but for some reason it had a lot of big pieces of onions. Plus we got a extra piece of hair in our pasta @ no charge. Told the server and we received an apology. We will definitely not return . read more

I found The Spicy Olive on Yelp and wanted something that was a little less commercial than Hard Rock or Rainforest Cafe. Luckily, the street it's on had a little less foot traffic and noise, and we were able to sit at a table near the window for some good people watching. We ordered a Mediterranean salad and the Diavolo pizza. Salad was good. The herbed vinaigrette was delicious, but some of the lettuce was wilted or was starting to break down. Tomatoes were refrigerated beforehand and were a little mealy. The Diavolo pizza had olives, peppers, and sausage. The crust was thin and delicious. We ordered ranch to dip our crust in (because we are heathens) and it was definitely something from a bottle. Not that it mattered because, well, it's ranch and pizza crust, but I will rave over house made ranch when I find it. Wine and liquor drinks were reasonably priced and atmosphere was laid back. Our waitress was very attentive. Decor could be updated and bathrooms were old/run down, but overall we were happy with the meal and service. read more

What a nice place to visit. We wanted something more quiet than the crazy atmosphere of Victoria St. Our waitress was attentive and the food was delicious. We had the the calamari special and it was served with a delightful sauce unlike the marinara that usually accompanies it. We enjoyed the bruschetta, fresca salad and chicken parmigiana...all delightful and abundant. We couldn't finish any of the portions. The prices were reasonable and the beer and wine were cold. It was a great meal! read more

Short and to the point review. Made a walk around the Clifton Hill area and was greeted by a friendly hostess telling me there was a special on a particular pizza. Being the American I am, I walked around taking a look at the other establishments and somehow made it back here. Ordered a pizza and a lasagna. Both items came out in a timely manner. My server was very pleasant and prompt. The pizza was delicious. The lasagna was meh, but my little brother really wanted it. I'll be honest and say I was biased there. Excellent experience and if I'm in the area again, it's going to be where I stop. read more

Spicy Olive Bar and Grille - Camilla pizza. So freaking good! - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

We came on Canada day so there was a bit of a problem with their machines. The poor waitresses had to run outside for signal and by the end they could only take cash.(kind of hectic) Aside from that the food tasted relatively good, I just wish my plate wasn't misleading. I had gotten the salmon with potatoes and veggies. The potatoes were 4 tiny tiny things and the "veggies" were cut up carrots. For the price I wish there was more but all in all we had a decent time here! read more

Spicy Olive Bar and Grille - Italian Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

Stopped there for dinner with kids. Very good overall experience. Calamari were done very nicely, not over breaded. Probably the best nachos I had in a long while - dry roasted and crispy. Pasta was perfect - especially penne alla vodka with red onions and pancetta. Service was nice, friendly and prompt. Highly recommended! read more

Went here after a bad experience at Jacks Cantina(right across the street). So happy we came here! Staff was friendly and the crowd was fun. They had a band playing live music and it was so fun for dancing and hanging out with friends! Highly recommend if you want to dance and have a good time with live music read more

I sent a drink back for the first time in my life. The Spicy Olive has a tempting menu of martinis. I highly recommend that you ask for a mixed drink instead. At least four of the drinks on that menu come from a dispenser, and the mix just isn't right. I ordered a Hazelcream Martini for $7. I have never complained about a drink before, but this cocktail tasted of only milk. I did not detect any alcohol or even any flavor. The bartender was polite and said she would make me another drink. She also called over another bartender to ask about the hoses to the drink dispenser, and he went to go check on the system. She made me a Cosmopolitan (a proper drink - not from a hose) and it was just like a cosmo should be. It was around 10pm on a Friday...where the hell was everybody? When we arrived, there were maybe 2-3 tables occupied, but we were soon the ONLY patrons in the bar. Spicy Olive has a large enough space to accommodate even a DJ, who started to set up just before we were ready to leave. Suddenly, the music changed to upbeat, Latin music, and three of the waitresses began traipsing around the restaurant, singing loudly in Spanish and dancing in a conga line. Then the music went back to normal, and the bartender looked up at us, shook her head and laughed. I can't make this shit up. When the music and mood changed, I felt like dancing. But there was nobody else in here, and dancing by myself after one drink isn't going to happen. We left, hoping to find a more lively spot elsewhere... read more

Mario would be happy to know that we came back, and were pleasantly surprised. Our first night in Niagara Falls, we met Mario on the sidewalk outside this restaurant. He tried his best to convince us to come in, but we just weren't up for Italian food. He was really good at convincing us though, because we came back the next night. We shared salads and a Toscano pizza. It was really amazing. Fresh, just as described, and a perfect meal for two. Everything on the menu looked great. I think they had lots of pasta choices and more pizza. The atmosphere was open air, perfect for the first day of summer. I wish I could go back! read more

My daughter and I came here today for her birthday dinner and unfortunately we were both disappointed. Our food was just okay. Extremely overpriced for the quality of food served. $30 per plate on mediocre Italian, um no. I can't believe I paid $70 on a meal that Olive Garden could have done better for much cheaper. Rip off. read more

Food was really good. We started with the nachos then had the lasagna (LARGE PORTION & Very saucy) a pizza Bianca and Ravioli. We weren't crazy about the nachos. They were very bland, however, we tend to have nachos at Mexican restaurants that pile on with beans and pico de Gallo. Service was fantastic! Would definitely return if I'm craving pasta. read more

At first glance, I doubted the freshness and health conditions that this restaurant gave off. However, my family and I were trying to avoid the awful tourist traps while saving a couple of bucks. We looked to stop at their menu and the guy who was flagging people down offered to give us a 15% discount if we ate there. Sounds kind of desprate, but we were starving and the place wasnt as cheesy as all the other tourist attractions and chain restaurants. First of all, giving us the 15% coupon earned lots of points in customer service. Plus, we were seated right away and the waitress gave our drinks in seconds. The place is actually clean, comfortable, and even has open windows so that there's air for us to breathe. The appetizer that we ordered came to our table really fast and our food was delicious. The pomodoro red sauce tastes fresh and flavors were mixed pretty well. I gave 4 points and not 5 mainly because they rarely checked in on us for anything. I had to flag them down in order to get refills constantly. When this place gets busy, the waiters/waitresses forget about you sometimes. Overall, this place was definitely satisfying. I recommend going here for dinner if you want to avoid all those tourist traps near the Falls and actually spend your money's worth on a delicious meal. read more

Nachos at the spicy olive. Many olives and much mozza. My friends enjoyed them alot but it lacked the chili punch i come to expect. All the toppings can be easily found in an italien kitchen so...next time I will order thier specialty...pasta! Great service good prices and its a nice place to enjoy dinner and watch a game! Thanks for the invite in...we will come back. read more

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Definitely worth it to make it here. It's in the middle of a very interesting area, but it's a breath of fresh air! The staff were so kind and the food was amazing! read more

I really liked the atmosphere. We sat next to an open window seat. Our server was awesome (wish could remember her name). The owner (owner's mom actually) came out to ensure we were pleased with everything. Had the calamari and a small pizza. The beer selection was good. Warsteiner ROCKS! If I come back to Niagra again I'll definitely come again. read more

Just off the strip so it wasn't that busy. Fast service and the pizza was delicious. Fast service too. Only reason I didn't give a five star is because some of the seats had rips and the wall to the washroom needed to be prepared. I definitely will go back for the food. read more

Considering the location and price, it was a 4/5. Minor issues were the hostess didn't seem to know which tables were available as there was a buffet style private party going on that seemed to throw her off. My fiancé ordered the garlic shrimp starter which was great except they had not removed the shrimp tail/shell and it being covered in cheese he almost bit into shell. The food was served fast and we were in and out in half an hour. Seemed rushed, but for price and location it is good. Also my fiancé lived in Italy and said the espresso was missing the usual "foam" and he didn't appreciate the "tiny coffee" they gave him. read more

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Spicy Olive is a quality restaurant at the top of Clifton Hill where you won't be totally overwhelmed by cheesy tourist mania and you'll be able to eat a fairly quiet meal with decent service. This restaurant is not standout by any means -- the food was decent quality and fairly priced for the area, which is to say expensive for most areas. We had a stuffed chicken breast which was good and flavorful but lacked consistent stuffing -- it was mainly a piece of prosciutto and the cheese all squished out on the first bite. Still, decent. The caesar salad was the creamy variety, and very good if you like a creamy caesar, which fortunately I do. The "massa" pizza is basically pepperoni with basil, and they recommend you drizzle the spicy olive oil (read: olive oil with red pepper flakes) onto it. I did so, and it made it much better than without anything on it. I also added pepper and parmesan cheese -- better still! If you are looking for a decent meal without flashing lights and cartoon character tie-ins, this might be your bet on Clifton Hill. read more

Our server was nice, but service was lacking (no drink refills or regular check ins). Food was fine, but nothing to write home about. We ordered the nachos which were basically white chips, a LITTLE cheese, a ton of banana peppers, and lots of olives. Flavor was OK but not worth the cost. If I had it to do over again, I would try somewhere else. read more

We came by for dinner on a weekend. It wasn't crowded or anything. We considered getting a shrimp appetizer but no one was up for it. I got the Classic Canadian pizza (pepperoni, bacon, and mushrooms, I think) which was very good. Everyone else was very happy with their meals as well. The service was pretty good, it may have slowed down if the restaurant was full but we had no issues. read more

I am not sure if the food is worse the very long wait. It has been an hour and fifteen minutes and our food is not here yet. I would understand if the place is busy but there are just two more tables. read more

From best to worst: Great service Good atmosphere Good calamari So-so pasta Bland caesar salad Expensive (but maybe not, if you consider the area) read more

Our family of 5 enjoyed our meal to the fullest! From the nachos and garlic shrimp to the Mediterranean pastas and gnocchi we left so stuffed that we didn't have space for the tiramisu we heard so much about! We will definitely be back for more! read more

I was not at all impressed. During my recent visit to Niagara Falls, ON, it was made pretty clear that dining anywhere in the area is overpriced and ridiculously expensive. I know the area is a tourist hot spot and prices will be higher but all I ask is that the overall experience help to justify the prices. That was a negative here at the Spicy Olive. It is a fairly average Italian restaurant. The food was decent tasting but definitely not worth nearly as much as they charge. We later found out, after exploring some more, that we could have eaten at a buffet right in from of the falls for the same amount of money. Dining right in front of Niagara Falls. Now that's an experience that could potentially justify overpriced food. Spicy Olive did not make the cut. read more

Great experience here. It's day 7 of 9 of a vacation with family. I was in dire need of a quiet (non-consensus based) solo meal, and this place certainly delivered! Attentive, but non-intrusive service. Awesome garlic shrimp appetizer smothered in melted cheese (oh yeah!) and delicious, perfectly cooked salmon for an entree. Strong cocktails, too. Good value for the price, but could definitely get expensive for a large party w/ a vacation budget. But for me, it was just what the doctor ordered! read more

I only went here like 6-7 years ago and it was meh. Chicken Tettrizini was alright when I went there. A little on the dry side from what I remember and pretty pricey too. read more

I was in Niagara for a wedding last week. About 20 of us walked to spicy olive from our hotel to eat here. They gladly accommodated us at 9p at night. Everyone enjoyed their food. Our waiter was excellent... I only wish I could remember his name. read more

I was craving a sandwich for lunch. A real sandwich, not a pseudo one from Subway. We walked down Centre Street and gave up at the very end. Luckily, we wound up at the Spicy Olive. They have a lunch special with a salad and sandwich... so that's what we got. The sandwich tasted fresh, even though it was cooked; the tomato tasted like it had just been sliced open. What a great fresh, light, and tasty lunch! The place seems kind of pretentious, like an Olive Garden waiting to pull in tourists, except it's all the way at the end of the tourist trap and hidden away. Touristy or not, it was quality Italian food. Italian food is generally pretty good yet overpriced, but it's really hard to find Italian food that's uhhh-mazin'. It's a shame this place is all the way in Canada; I'd love to go back. read more

For being a some what normal Italian place it was pretty good. The price was right, and the mixed drinks made were generously portioned. The bread they serve is just regular loaf bread which is a bummer, but when you consider what you get from the day-light robbery institutions down the street, it's definitely one to consider. Plus our waitress was really nice as well. read more

This place is great. My boyfriend and I got a pizza for take out here and it was the best food we ate our whole trip and also the cheapest. I highly recommend this place!!! It is great food that is well priced and not at all like the over-priced tourist traps in the area. read more

Ate there with my wife and 22-year old daughter. The food was pretty good (pizza, lasagna, and Caesar salad with chicken) and reasonable priced, but the service deteriorated as the restaurant got more crowded. read more

Maybe I was super hungry, maybe I was just in the mood for Italian food or maybe I was just in an amazing mood after completing a wine tour, watching baseball with my babe and playing games at what used to be Dave and Buster's on Clifton Hill in Niagara but the chicken parmesan was bomb. Right amount of saltiness, right amount of acidity to the red sauce and the cheese shaker had what was the best dried parmesan I've had in ages. I really felt like I was back at a nona's kitchen in Sicily when I dove into my plate paired with a good red wine. Salut and thank you for a great meal! read more

The most unorganized staff I have ever seen, was not impressed with the food at all. Would only recommend going elsewhere don't waste your time here. You would of thought it was everyone's first day on the job. read more

Went on a week long trip to Boston, Vermont, New Hampshire and Niagra. Best meal we had. Had the Italian nachos, calamari, pizzas, lasagna and salads. Everything was amazing!! Highly recommend! read more

Just Garbage - Do not waste your time or money, food is the worst we have ever tried traveling almost 46 countries. Worms in Malaysia tasting better. read more

Basic layout, nothing original or out of the ordinary, you could find this type of place in any City in Canada. Basic and safe food.

I've only been here for the night life and it's always been awesome. I've been here twice on a Saturday night and both times they had an fantastic live band. Lot's of people and just a really good, fun vibe. Long wait for drinks, but what are you gonna do? read more

The very essence of a 3 star restaurant. Food was good (pizza was decent) and more importantly, for the area, reasonably priced. Service was terrible; 8 tables and 4 waitresses who were more content to shoot the breeze than wait tables. Decent choice if you are in Clifton Hill and want a cheap meal read more

It was an unplanned visit with my husband when we were trying to find some affordable place after visiting the Niagara Falls. It was a challenge, as most places near it are too expensive for me. We came across this bar-resto. The service was OK. The place has a good vibe with people enjoying their beers. We ordered pizza. It was good. The house beer was flat. read more