Restaurant Olivia

4.8

28 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem

Restaurant Olivia is a pasta-focused restaurant located in Denver’s Wash Park neighborhood. Olivia is the second project from chef Ty Leon, beverage guru Austin Carson, and hospitality maven Heather Morrison.

Each evening we open the doors to our restaurant as if it were our home, welcoming guests with warmth and graciousness. We believe you’ll feel our attention to hospitality the minute you step inside.

We draw inspiration from classic Italian dishes and the traditions that bring them to life, but we also feature flavors and recipes from around the world. Our food is made with care and intention. We source our ingredients from organic and local producers whenever possible. Our beverage program features expertly-crafted but playful cocktails, alongside an Italian-focused wine list.

We look forward to sharing with you our passion for outstanding food and service.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 999-0395
Website
https://www.oliviadenver.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ty Leon

Location
290 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80209-2433
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Experiences

Community Table Reservations
Multiple dates available
Please note, this is a reservation for our community dining table. You will be enjoying a meal with other guests
Private Dining at Restaurant Olivia
$300.00 per party
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Contact us if you’re interested in hosting your special event at Olivia. Our reservationist will help personalize your perfect celebration. Drop us a line info@oliviadenver.com or give us a call (303) 999-0395
New Year's Eve at Olivia
$175.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year with a special 5 course tasting menu at Olivia $175 per person (tax and service charge not included). We will offer option wine pairings at $95 per person (tax and service charge not included) Our regular menu will not be available this evening. Please call us with any questions at 303-999-0395 Menu available at our website www.oliviadenver.com

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Great for fine wines
Denver / Colorado
Good for special occasions
Denver
Great for fine wines
Denver
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Restaurant Olivia delights diners with "exceptional" pasta and a "delightful service" experience. Guests rave about the "innovative" dishes like carrot gnocchi and the attentive staff, especially Greg and Kim. While some areas lack ambiance, the restaurant consistently impresses with its "fresh and delicious" food and warm, welcoming atmosphere.

28 Reviews

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Carl
VIP
San Francisco
50 reviews
4.0
50 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had booked this for our anniversary and noted that in the reservation. Unfortunately, there was no recognition by the staff.
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Hind
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a great experience dining here. Either for a regular dinner or a special occasion, we have never tried a dish that we didn’t like. The service is top notch. The waiters are very knowledgeable and friendly. There is some changed in the menu around the year which is really good that we get to try different foods every time we come here. I highly recommend this restaurant!
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Donald
VIP
Denver
43 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our 5th dinner at Olivia’s. The first visit was just fantastic. The food was so delicious, and the service was outstanding. Today, we were just disappointed. Nothing was really bad, it’s just that nothing was at the high level we expected.
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Michael
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, great service. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu
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Beatriz
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came to Olivia to celebrate the new house we bought with my husband and parents. We love Olivia, the price is not for the faint of heart but the experience is always so wonderful. Staff are polite and attentive (without being annoying), my mom wanted some drink concoction that they didn't have the ingredients to make but the bartender took the time to whip up something custom that she ended up loving. Food is always exceptional start to finish.
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jared
VIP
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences in Denver. The food and service were both perfect. Highly recommend the ravioli and the burrata!
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Kathy
VIP
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was outstanding in every respect. We did the tasting menu which was excellent along with the service.
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Nicole
VIP
Austin
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We went to Restaurant Olivia and have dined there before and have always been very happy. This most recent visit was very disappointing. The service was very slow and not attentive. When you are paying for an expensive meal, the expectation is that service will be excellent. The high standard that is expected was not met.
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George
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal and service. Our favorite restaurant in Denver.
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Mark
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. Great menu and wine list. Great space. One of the best restaurants in Denver.
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FAQs

Restaurant Olivia is rated 4.8 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

290 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80209-2433

Additional information

Neighborhood
Washington Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Executive chef
Ty Leon
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Website
https://www.oliviadenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 999-0395

Restaurant Olivia

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Community Table Reservations

Private Dining at Restaurant Olivia

New Year's Eve at Olivia

Menu

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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