A hidden gem on the westside of Madison. The falafel is amazing. Highly recommend it. Prices are very reasonable and you get what you pay for if not more. Staff is very friendly and efficient.Looking for great Italian or Turkish food this is your place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A. S.
Food & service were both good. Definitely would come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Calzone, Red Lentil Soup
Lora Michaels
10 year anniversary, & went to Oliva for the first time to celebrate. It was sooooo good! My only complaint is how difficult it was to choose from the menu (everything sounded amazing!). We ordered the tomato caprese & cigar bosek, & both were phenomenal. My main course was the lamb delight, & it was definitely a delight, & unlike anything I've ever had before. So very good. My husband got the gyro which he really enjoyed (next time he'll add tomatoes & extra onion). I ordered a glass of moscato, my husband a soda. We would have loved more after finishing them, but the server got pretty busy at the end. Will definitely go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cigar Borek, House Salad
Nicole
My manicotti was chewy on the bottom, but otherwise tasted ok even though it was a small portion. The bread seemed over toasted (crumbly and hard). My father in law got the calamari and said it was not very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Andrea Farrell
The food is Delicious. We usually order to go but tonight dined in and it was lovely. Excellent service. Reasonably priced. I wish it had a full bar but beer and wine is better than nothing. Probably my 3d favorite restaurant in the greater madison area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Raquel Repka
Seriously delicious Turkish food! Yum!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Humus
jan wright
Amazing waiter. Delicious. Food. We enjoyed our meal...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cigar Borek, House Salad, Mediterranean Calzone, Chicken Parmigiana, Red Lentil Soup, Humus, Lasagna
Harry Ball
Great prices for delicious food cooked perfectly!
Brian Kammerer
Very flavorful food. Really enjoyed our experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whryne R
My absolute favorite west side Madison restaurant. Great atmosphere. Take out is fast and efficient. Phone might be busy but keep trying. Wish they opened earlier for lunch!!!Vegetarian options: The first one in the list is my favorite! Ishpanu(sp). Wish they sold the soup by the bucket!!
This place was awesome!The food was wonderfu!Our group had chicken parmagiana, chicken Alfredo, eggplant parmigiana and shrimp alfredo. All were fabulous with plenty of Turkish bread.Definitely will be back to Olivas!Parking: Open shared mall parking lotKid-friendliness: Crayons were available and our 2 year old colored her side of the paper tablecloth.
What can I say. A family meal in a simple and straightforward restaurant. Kabobs and rice are really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
294staceyk
We stumbled into this lovely restaurant on our travels through Wisconsin. We wanted locally owned and good food. We we were not disappointed! The stuffed eggplant and rice was delightful! So glad we found this place, would highly recommend!! Great price too!
A hidden gem on the westside of Madison. The falafel is amazing. Highly recommend it. Prices are very reasonable and you get what you pay for if not more. Staff is very friendly and efficient.Looking for great Italian or Turkish food this is your place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food & service were both good. Definitely would come back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mediterranean Calzone, Red Lentil Soup
10 year anniversary, & went to Oliva for the first time to celebrate. It was sooooo good! My only complaint is how difficult it was to choose from the menu (everything sounded amazing!). We ordered the tomato caprese & cigar bosek, & both were phenomenal. My main course was the lamb delight, & it was definitely a delight, & unlike anything I've ever had before. So very good. My husband got the gyro which he really enjoyed (next time he'll add tomatoes & extra onion). I ordered a glass of moscato, my husband a soda. We would have loved more after finishing them, but the server got pretty busy at the end. Will definitely go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cigar Borek, House Salad
My manicotti was chewy on the bottom, but otherwise tasted ok even though it was a small portion. The bread seemed over toasted (crumbly and hard). My father in law got the calamari and said it was not very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food is Delicious. We usually order to go but tonight dined in and it was lovely. Excellent service. Reasonably priced. I wish it had a full bar but beer and wine is better than nothing. Probably my 3d favorite restaurant in the greater madison area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seriously delicious Turkish food! Yum!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Humus
Amazing waiter. Delicious. Food. We enjoyed our meal...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cigar Borek, House Salad, Mediterranean Calzone, Chicken Parmigiana, Red Lentil Soup, Humus, Lasagna
Great prices for delicious food cooked perfectly!
Very flavorful food. Really enjoyed our experience!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
My absolute favorite west side Madison restaurant. Great atmosphere. Take out is fast and efficient. Phone might be busy but keep trying. Wish they opened earlier for lunch!!!Vegetarian options: The first one in the list is my favorite! Ishpanu(sp). Wish they sold the soup by the bucket!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Falafel, Red Lentil Soup
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great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was awesome!The food was wonderfu!Our group had chicken parmagiana, chicken Alfredo, eggplant parmigiana and shrimp alfredo. All were fabulous with plenty of Turkish bread.Definitely will be back to Olivas!Parking: Open shared mall parking lotKid-friendliness: Crayons were available and our 2 year old colored her side of the paper tablecloth.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Parmigiana
Great Sunday Dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shish Kebab
What can I say. A family meal in a simple and straightforward restaurant. Kabobs and rice are really good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
We stumbled into this lovely restaurant on our travels through Wisconsin. We wanted locally owned and good food. We we were not disappointed! The stuffed eggplant and rice was delightful! So glad we found this place, would highly recommend!! Great price too!