M C
Wait service and cleanliness were fantastic. Our waiters were on top of everything and were so helpful and attentive. The restaurant had a nice dinner vibe decor. But the downfall was the actual food. Our meals were Olive Garden quality at best- not terrible but very bland and one note. My portobello ravioli was over sauced and I could not detect the cognac or pepper flavors mentioned. The side vegetables were mushy and underseasoned. The fried zucchini was fried well, but completely unseasoned as well. Also a huge menu which makes me wonder how much is microwaved especially based on receiving scalding barely seasoned mashed potatoes with our pork tenderloin. I will not be back, there are too many other Italian restaurants to try that focus more on a smaller menu with higher quality well prepared food.
… moreErica D
After seeing several positive Facebook experiences about Oliva my family and I were excited to try it out for ourselves. We ordered takeout and I was very impressed with how everything was packaged and made it home mess free. My husband wasn’t a fan of the manicotti, my son devoured his ravioli, and I enjoyed my penne vodka..just didn’t like that we paid $6 to add shrimp and there were maybe 4 in the whole dish. My favorite part of the whole experience was the tiramisu. I’m glad we were able to finally try it out.
… moreAlpha Richardson
We left a conference in Denton and needed to stop for food on our way back home to Austin. I was curious about this highly rated Italian restaurant with a large gluten free menu. All I can say is, WOW!!! Cynthia (co-owner), who has celiac, has crafted a menu that transports you to life before wheat illness. I enjoyed my huge plate of gluten free pasta with a delicious vodka sauce (Oliva with grilled chicken), and we LOVED our salad! We also ordered two of the five, yes FIVE, GF desserts, and they were amazing, and we took a meatloaf dinner to go, also delightful and GF!! I can say it was literally the BEST Italian food I’ve eaten in my 44 years of living. We had the pleasure of meeting both Justin and Cynthia, the owners and husband and wife team, and they are the sweetest. They have outdone themselves, and my hubby and I are so happy to have enjoyed the pleasure of dining at their lovely restaurant with their sweet and attentive staff. We will definitely be back when we’re in the area! God’s blessings on both of you!!
… moreJeff Porter
Great Butternut squash ravioli with mixed vegetables. Very nice side salad with tomato vinaigrette. The service was impeccable. Don’t turn down the bread pudding.
… moreMaria Guerrero
I have celiac disease and this place has a two page gluten free menu !!!! It was delicious! The owner came to our table and let me know she also had celiac and wanted to see if I had any questions. It was so good that my son even stopped her to praise her . The staff were all very friendly as well . We will back !!!
… moreKristen Throneberry
Best gluten free restaurant I’ve been!!!! A little mom and pop shop tucked in a shopping center that has absolutely amazing gluten free lasagna. It’s made fresh when you order it. They have a separate menu when you ask for the options. They told us the owner is celiac and tried to create to recipes to be interchangeable to gluten free and boy has she succeeded. Their coconut torte with rum sauce so perfection! It’s so hard to get good gluten free deserts and im so happy a Google search lead us to them!!! Will absolutely be back!
… moreZachary DeFalco
100% would come back. Was visiting Dallas and this restaurant was highly recommended by google. After a long travel day, it was exactly the type of place I needed. Food was delicious, wait staff was efficient and incredibly kind, the owner is wonderful, and the strawberry cheesecake was hands down the best I’ve ever had. Gluten free menu made Oliva extremely accommodating, and it tasted great too!
To Cynthia, thank you for your prayers and support. My audition went wonderfully 🙂
… moreCarrie Williams
This place was such an amazing experience! The owners were there walking around and engaging with guests which made it more special. We had the sausage vodka cream pasta and the baked meatball mac n cheese with a very good bottle of wine. The bread pudding was also delicious. Next time Im in town, Ill definitely be making a stop back here. Thank you!
… moreKarlie Lebouef
The food was delicious! The service was great! And the owners were so friendly and helpful! We will definitely be back soon! Such a great place to visit on Christmas Eve! And the EggNog Crème Brûlée was a must!
… moreMike Boyer
Enjoyable little neighborhood Italian restaurant. Friendly host and servers; food generous portions at reasonable prices. Flavor full and enjoyable; meatballs could have used a little more flavor a rougher texture, but that is a preference item. Homemade bread nice with olive oil and butter; garlic breads have Parmesan in them so we declined (thankful the waitress shared that detail!) Service was pretty speed and dining room was comfortable.
Easy location with ample parking; FYI enter through he tent enclosed patio entrance.
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