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Restaurant Olivia, Denver, CO

Restaurant Olivia

4.8
4.8
40 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 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

Experiences

  • Vietti Wine Dinner with Urs Vetter

    $295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 17, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Few wineries in Italy, let alone the world, have a legacy like Vietti. The family helped shape what we now know as the world-renowned Barolo and Barbaresco regions, revived nearly extinct grapes such as Arneis, and invested in new territories, spearheading the revival of Timorasso. We’ll celebrate these remarkable accomplishments while sampling six classic Piedmontese wines, including Barolo and Barbaresco, perfectly paired with Chef Ty’s five Piedmont-inspired courses. Urs, who oversees all world export markets and is a passionate advocate for everything Piedmont, will preside at our communal table, sharing his wisdom and anecdotes from this historic winery. We are thrilled to host this event as the kickoff to our 2025 wine dinner series
    Vietti Wine Dinner with Urs Vetter Photo

  • Barolo Apericena Wine Class with Caterina Burzi

    $210.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 30, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Join us as we launch our 2025 Apericena Wine Class Series with the acclaimed Barolo producer, Burzi. Our wine director, Scott Thomas, and Caterina Burzi will lead an engaging conversation around our communal table, exploring the world of Barolo, Nebbiolo, and the Burzi family farm in La Morra. The tasting includes the full Burzi lineup, including two vintages of their coveted Capelot Cru wines, along with Barolo, Langhe Nebbiolo, and traditionally important, Barbera d'Alba. Seven wines in total. These evenings combine learning with a relaxed dining experience featuring a light two-pasta dinner, chef-curated charcuterie, and the company of like-minded wine enthusiasts around our communal table.
    Barolo Apericena Wine Class with Caterina Burzi Photo

  • 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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 40 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

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver

    Italian

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.

40 Reviews

  1. Sandy

    VIP

    Andorra

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and server was efficient and courteous.

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  2. Chandra

    Denver

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was only ok for the price. The time between courses was way too long, almost 3 hours for 5 courses is ridiculous. Our server was great though.

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  3. Meagan

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was amazing. Service was also exceptional. We will be back

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  4. Allison

    VIP

    Denver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    NYE was our first time dining at Restaurant Olivia. We had an amazing time. The service was great (thanks, Phil & team), the sommelier Scott was super knowledgeable and accommodating, and brought out the wine bottles for each pairing so I could take pictures to save in my wine app, and the food was delicious. Additionally, despite being the early seating on new years eve, we were never rushed. We will definitely be going back.

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  5. Katie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was so attentive and welcoming. Great recommendations and the food was phenomenal. The vibe was cozy and warm. Had a great experience.
    Restaurant OliviaResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Katie! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Restaurant Olivia. It's wonderful to know that our team's attentiveness and recommendations made your visit special. We're delighted that you enjoyed our food and found the vibe cozy and warm. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again. Happy New Year Team Olivia

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  6. Leanne

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and incredible service. Love celebrating and eating here.
    Restaurant OliviaResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Leanne, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service during your celebration at Restaurant Olivia. It's wonderful to know that we could make your special day memorable. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best Regards, Team Olivia

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  7. Steve

    VIP

    Denver

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and the service is top notch. A bit pricey but you feel like they are working for it. The warm bread they serve with the 1st course is unbelievable - I ordered some to go. All their pasta dishes were excellent. We had the tasting menu, no regrets. I can’t wait to go again.
    Restaurant OliviaResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Steve, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found the service to be top-notch. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we're glad to know we hit the mark with you. We're happy to know that you loved our focaccia and our pasta dishes. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We're looking forward to your next visit. Happy New Year! Team Olivia

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  8. Tara

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holiday to go order - the lasagne was perfect! Love this place for eating there, and a great assist for a large family holiday gathering.
    Restaurant OliviaResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Tara, Thank you for choosing Restaurant Olivia for your holiday meal. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our lasagne and that it was a perfect addition to your celebration. We look forward to serving you again on your next visit. Happy New Year! Team Olivia

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  9. David

    Denver

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We ordered two large lasagna's for Christmas Day. Picked them up on the 23rd. They were abysmal. Instead of a well constructed, enticing dish, they were sloppily thrown together, looked unappetizing and were generally a huge disappointment. We have made our own lasagna for years, understand how the layers should be put together, but this year we ordered from a restaurant we have enjoyed over the years. The filling between the misplaced sheets of dough were skimpy, relatively messy (sloppy at best) and this was embarrassing to serve to our guests. Disappointing. We will no longer eat at or support Olivia in any way. This was a huge fail. We should have picked up Stoffer's frozen lasagna. Everyone said they are nicer than this food.

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  10. Peter

    VIP

    Denver

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional! From beginning to end. We totally enjoyed our evening and our waiter. Great fun!
    Restaurant OliviaResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Peter! We're thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional evening at Restaurant Olivia. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and overall ambiance. We strive to create a fun and memorable experience for our guests, and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon. Happy New Year, Team Olivia

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FAQs

Restaurant Olivia is rated 4.8 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Restaurant Olivia

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
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