OLIVA Italian & Mediterranean Cuisine has been synonymous with Italian and Turkish fine dining. Mehmet Dayi executive chef/owner takes the cuisine and culture of his homeland to the next level with a breathtaking restaurant and delicious cuisine.
The Chef’s mastery of traditional spices and flavors makes each dish an opportunity to experience classics and delicacies in new and exciting ways. Every plate becomes a culinary journey.
Large portions of innovative Italian & Mediterranean fare dished up in a casual, rustic venue. Based on 555 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
751 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717
Phone: (608) 831-7776
Website: http://www.olivacuisine.com/
Hours
| Thursday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Sunday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 PM |
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Reviews
Allison Johnson
An absolutely quaint place tucked right off the Beltline. Decided to try something different and ran right into this place. It’s like walking into your grandmother’s dining room. Cozy, quiet, and welcoming. Only ordered take out, but definitely coming back to enjoy the dining room experience. Food was amazing, and prices were very reasonable.
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Anastasiya S
Best calamari I have ever had! Great prices for delicious food cooked perfectly! We got the fried calamari and baba ganush appetizers with cannelloni and lamb shish kebab and homemade baklava for dessert. Can’t wait to return here!
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Avni Chaudhari
Definitely get the Turkish tea. Imagine fresh baked cloud-like bread that crackles as you rip pieces off, a lentil soup that shines like velvet and tastes light and refreshing, and hummus that is so good I can’t even describe it in words. Throw in a charming waiter and you’ve imagined HALF the joy I felt while eating here. I truly had one of the BEST meals of my life here.
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Jordan Krebs
Absolutely delicious! It was our first time there and it definitely exceeded any expectations we walked in. Delicious food, enjoyable ambiance and great customer service!
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Al Balma
This is a hidden gem. The chef and kitchen team produce fantastic dishes that will be the delight of anyone who visits. Great wine and beverages selection and their rice pudding is amazingly good!
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SS “srrs” DD
Very unusual to see middle eastern and Italian food to be at the same restaurant, but I guess it works in this case with more options to choose from. We got hummus and cheese bread as appetizers, both were delicious. We got the stuffed eggplant dish ( Immam fainted) and a calzone for the entree, the eggplant dish had a lot of flavor but felt they over cooked the eggplant which took away from the textural aspect of the dish. The calzone was not done inside on the first go however when we brought it to attention they reheated it in the oven and it was better. The service was great and the restaurant had people coming in even before closing which is always a good sign. Over all we enjoyed the food here and would definitely be coming back to try out other dishes.
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Melissa Willes
I’ve been living on the west side for years and I always pass by OLIVA. My husband I tried them for the first time and we are sad that we waited so long. The food was delicious! My husband ordered the Chicken Parmigiana and I ordered the Vegetable Stew. Both meals by far exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be dining at OLIVA again! Do NOT forget to order their Baklava for dessert!
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Maria S Nasca
First time visit. Glad they were opened on the 4th of July. Ordered babaganush and hummus as an app, received it without any bread or pita.. that took a while, while we sat there staring at it… ordered a gyro platter and lamb shishkbobs.. both were good. Appreciate them being open on the holiday. Not sure I’d go back.
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Paul John Hayner
I have lived on the West side of Madison for over 3 years and just discovered Oliva – what a treat. We got and extra large pizza and a caesar salad for carry out. It was great fresh food at a great price. Their menu looks amazing and the ambiance inside the restaurant seemed casual but upscale. I would definitely return to try a dine in experience.
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Lalida Ashmun
Liked the food, especially the Lamb Shish Kebab. The lamb was very tender and perfectly grilled. The atmosphere felt very homey, especially with the other guests that dined in. Service was ‘ok’ given the limited number of staff and we went during peak hours. One of the complaints/comments from me would be the table cover that is just in very bad shape, for lack of a better word (and not just our table). The cracking plastic cover isn’t the most charming thing to look at when you’re eating or picking up your napkin. If you’re a clean/hygiene freak, your OCD would kick in, which takes away from the good food and cute setting.
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