L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

4.9

86 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

L'Olive Restaurant offers an innovative menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, Lebanese and the sun-drenched islands of the Mediterranean from Greece to Spain. Chef Ismail's Signature dishes are Spanish Octopus, Lamb Chops and Seafood Tagliatelle. Cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Chef Ismail's deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare and unique Mediterranean wines, making L'Olive one of the most exciting restaurants in Venice, Florida.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Modern European
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 445-4904
Website
http://loliverestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ismail Oztas

Location
1262 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL 34292
Neighborhood
Venice
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Hummus $12.00
Seasoned chickpeas, tahini, lemon, cumin, EVOO
Baba Ganoush $12.00
Chargrilled eggplant, garlic, tahini, Greek yogurt
Tzatziki $12.00
Greek Yogurt, cucumbers, fresh dill, garlic, mint
Htipiti $12.00
Fire-roasted red pepper, marinated feta, walnuts
Carrot Tarator $12.00
Greek yogurt, horseradish, walnuts, fresh dill, EVOO
Shakshouka $12.00
eggplant, bell peppers, tomato garlic sauce
Dolmaki $12.00
White rice stuffed grape leaves, dill, lemon
Choice of Four Sampler Mezze $28.00

HOT APPETIZERS

Falafel $16.00
Hummus, lemon, olive oil, petit salad, red pepper aioli
Mussels Provencal $18.00
mussels cooked in garlic, olives, herbs and lemon butter
Chargrilled Spanish Octopus $22.00
Potato confit, smoked paprika, lemon aioli, petit greens
Crispy Cheese Roll $14.00
Fried pastry roll filled with feta, tzatziki

SOUPS & SALADS

Lentil Soup
Slow cooked yellow lentil w/ onion, potato and carrots topped with smoked pepper oil
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00
Roasted Beet Salad $16.00
spinach, beets, goat cheese, orange segment, black fig, walnuts, fig balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad $15.00
Feta, romaine, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, olives, sumac, oregano, Greek Dressing

PITA & SANDWICHES

All sandwiches come with a side of Fries or Salad

Lamb Shish Kebab Pita$17.00
Grilled lamb tips, oregano, tomato, lettuce, onion, house spice, tzatziki sauce and feta
Adana Kebab Pita $16.00
Grilled ground lamb, cooked on a skewer, tomato, lettuce, sumac onion, Aleppo pepper
Grilled Salmon Pita $17.00
Grilled salmon, romaine lettuce, tomato, red pepper aioli, red onions, fresh dill
Grilled Chicken Pita $15.00
All-natural grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, sumac onion, oregano dressing
Falafel Pita $15.00
Hummus spread, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, crispy falafel, red pepper aioli, oregano dressing
Gyro Pita $16.00
All-natural sliced lamb gyro, tomatoes, sumac onions, lettuce, home-made tzatziki
Greek Shrimp Pita $17.00
Grilled shrimp, lettuce, tomato, feta, kalamata olives, red onions, roasted red pepper aioli

ENTREES

Chicken Fettucinne Pasta $24.00
Crilled Chicken, sundried tomato, pistachio pesto, parmesan cream sauce, baby spinach
Jumbo Shrimp Skewer $28.00
Grilled Shrimp, Broccolini, Israeli couscous, lemon oregano vinaigrette, Aleppo pepper oil
Wild Mushroom Ravioli $26.00
Sauteed mushroom mélange, baby spinach, white truffle parmesan cream sauce, grated parmesan, parsley
Chicken Shish Kebab $24.00
marinaded all-natural chicken, served with bulgur pilaf, vegetables and sumac onions
Gyro Platter $26.00
sliced beef and lamb gyro, served with bulgur pilaf, grilled vegetables, sumac onions, tzatziki

ADD ON

Salmon $14.00
Chicken $8.00
Falafel $8.00
Shrimp $12.00
Gyro $10.00

*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tampa / Central Florida West
Mediterranean

Review summary

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L'Olive Restaurant in Venice is a "neighborhood gem" celebrated for its "outstanding" food and "superb" service. Guests rave about the lamb kabob, octopus, and beet salad. The ambiance, accentuated by white tablecloths and soft lighting, creates a "charming and cozy" dining experience. "Highly recommend" for Mediterranean cuisine lovers.

86 Reviews

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Sharon
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
L'Olive has become my favorite restaurant. The menu is diverse, intriguing, and every dish I've enjoyed there has been fantastic. Service is always top notch; meals are presented beautifully, and always delicious. The atmosphere is inviting, and relaxing. If you enjoy Mediterranean food, please don't miss L'Olive. You'll definitely be back.
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Carrie
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem! My husband had the lobster ravioli which were full of tender lobster and shrimp. Chicken fettuccine was delicious too. The care of our waiter JP and all the staff is something everyone feels when you dine here! Why go far when this place is right in Venice! So cute and cozy inside you feel like you might be in Greece!
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patti
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience, a friendly welcome by the owner;,excellent quick service; and fresh cooked food by an experienced chef!!!! Add to light jazz background equals a fun experience!!! This restaurant shows taste, experienced waiters, all five star..
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Pamela
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous service, tasty food, elegant ambiance. Highly recommended for a special dinner outing.
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Alison
Atlantic City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely love this restaurant. The food is always delicious and fresh. We have tried almost everything on the menu and it is always perfectly made. The chef does an excellent job at his craft. The waitstaff and hostess are very attentive and friendly. Excellent restaurant.
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patti
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, cuisine, Mediterranean, ambience. The owner makes you feel at home with a warm greeting,allows you to relax, before ordering your meal and serves you with a smile
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John
Denver
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again our small group of four had a wonderful dining experience!
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Diane
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely evening. Our waiter was attentive without being intrusive. The food was very flavorable and the were accommodating to tweeds. I think it may become one our favorites.
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Robert
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A gem of a restaurant. Dave, our server was energetic, , attentive and communicative. The food was absolutely amazing. Nancy had the Faroe Salmon, and I had the seafood tagatelle (sp). We started with the Beet Salad. A great place to celebrate our anniversary.
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Joette
Naples
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
L'Olive is a small, family-run Mediterranean restaurant. We've been there twice and loved everything each time. Paul was our greeter and server and he is ALWAYS so polite and grateful that you stopped in and lets you know how happy he is to see you. Love the falafel and hummus appetizers and the lamb is wonderful. Service is superb, atmosphere relaxing, food consistently great. Looking forward to our next visit! Recommending to all our friends!
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FAQs

L’Olive Restaurant - Venice offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 445-4904.

L’Olive Restaurant - Venice is rated 4.9 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

1262 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL 34292

Additional information

Neighborhood
Venice
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Greek, Modern European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ismail Oztas
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://loliverestaurant.com/
Phone number
(941) 445-4904

L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

COLD APPETIZERS & SPREADS

Hummus $12.00

Baba Ganoush $12.00

Tzatziki $12.00

Htipiti $12.00

Carrot Tarator $12.00

Shakshouka $12.00

Dolmaki $12.00

Choice of Four Sampler Mezze $28.00

HOT APPETIZERS

Falafel $16.00

Mussels Provencal $18.00

Chargrilled Spanish Octopus $22.00

Crispy Cheese Roll $14.00

SOUPS & SALADS

Lentil Soup

Roasted Beet Salad $16.00

Greek Salad $15.00

PITA & SANDWICHES

Lamb Shish Kebab Pita$17.00

Adana Kebab Pita $16.00

Grilled Salmon Pita $17.00

Grilled Chicken Pita $15.00

Falafel Pita $15.00

Gyro Pita $16.00

Greek Shrimp Pita $17.00

ENTREES

Chicken Fettucinne Pasta $24.00

Jumbo Shrimp Skewer $28.00

Wild Mushroom Ravioli $26.00

Chicken Shish Kebab $24.00

Gyro Platter $26.00

ADD ON

Salmon $14.00

Chicken $8.00

Falafel $8.00

Shrimp $12.00

Gyro $10.00

*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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