Restaurant Olivia

4.8

78 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

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

Location
290 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80209-2433
Phone number
(303) 999-0395
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Executive chef
Ty Leon

Experiences

Tuscan wine dinner with Querceto di Castellina
$295.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 13, 2025 only
6:00 PM
We are delighted to welcome one of our all-time favorite Chianti Classico producers, Querceto di Castellina, to our community table for an evening of wine and conversation. A cornerstone of the Castellina subzone, Querceto di Castellina is renowned for its exceptional Sangiovese-based wines as well as its mastery of Bordeaux varieties—all crafted with a deep commitment to sustainability. These wines have long held a place on our list for good reason. For this special evening, we are honored to host second-generation owner Jacopo di Battista, who will share the history of his iconic estate while guiding us through a tasting of six outstanding wines. The lineup includes Sangiovese-based Chianti Classico, two vintages of the renowned Chianti Classico Gran Selezione “Sei,” the elegant Rosato, and two Merlot-driven wines—“Venti” and “Podalirio”—along with the Rhône-style white blend “Livia.” As Jacopo leads us through these remarkable wines, Chef Ty will present a thoughtfully curated, Tuscan-inspired five-course menu. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the richness of Tuscan culture.
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
Pasta Like a Pro
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 8, 2025 only
12:30 PM
Learn the art of handmade pasta from Olivia's pasta whisperers. These are hands-on classes, be ready to roll up your sleeves and roll out the dough. Our chef team will walk you through Olivia's tried-and-true noodle recipes, sharing stories of their favorite ingredients and techniques, as well as instructions for cooking the perfect al dente dish. Never kneaded? No problem. Classes are beginner-friendly and expert-approved.

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver
Great for fine wines
Denver
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Restaurant Olivia in Denver offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic service" and "incredible food." Guests rave about the pasta, especially the tagliatelle, and the wine-paired tasting menus. The atmosphere is perfect for romantic date nights and special occasions, with standout servers like Greg enhancing the experience.

78 Reviews

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Sean
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Was a great night for my girlfriend’s birthday. Only downside was how closely some two person tables are positioned next to each other.
Restaurant OliviaResponded 1 day ago
Thanks for the review, Sean. We're glad to hear that you had a great night celebrating your girlfriend's birthday at Restaurant Olivia. We understand your concern about the two person tables being close together. We appreciate your feedback and will make a note of your preference for your next visit. We hope to see you again soon. Take care, Team Olivia
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Chris
VIP
Denver
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful experience. Went her for a 50th Birthday and the food and staff were incredible! Everything was outstanding. Will be back!
Restaurant OliviaResponded 1 day ago
Hi Chris, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience. It's fantastic to know that you found our food and staff incredible. We always strive to make special occasions like these memorable, and we're glad we could make your day special. Thank you for choosing us for your celebration and for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Team Oliva
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MartinR
Denver
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant, very good food, excellent service
Restaurant OliviaResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Martin! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Restaurant Olivia. It's wonderful to know that our food and service met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back soon. Best regards, Team Olivia
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Brenda
VIP
San Francisco
100 reviews
5.0
100 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service incredible food and realistic pricing. Thank you for always over achieving…. Excellent meal tonight.
Restaurant OliviaResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, Brenda! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our pricing to be realistic. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience, so your kind words are truly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Restaurant Olivia soon. Also, thank you for noticing our over-achieving staff! :) XO Team Olivia
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Denver
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There isn’t a better dining experience in town. 100000000 out of 10 recommend.
Restaurant OliviaResponded 3 days ago
Hello, Thank you for your high rating and for recommending us so highly! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic dining experience at Restaurant Olivia. It's wonderful to know that we are the best dining option in town for you. We look forward to serving you again soon. XO Team Olivia
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Dena
VIP
Denver
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the tasting menu and it was phenomenal! I almost didn’t order the trout tortellini because I don’t like trout. I decided to just go for it and it ended up being my favorite dish. That was a high bar because everything was superb. My wife loved the hand pies (i did too)
Restaurant OliviaResponded 3 days ago
Hey Dena, We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your tasting menu and found it to be phenomenal! It's always a pleasure to know that our guests are blown away by our offerings and we're glad that you felt the same way about the trout tortellini. Thank you for choosing Restaurant Olivia for your celebration. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, Team Olivia
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Cordelia
VIP
Monterrey
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Contrary to popular opinion we didn’t enjoy the food as much.
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Paige
VIP
Denver
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We’ve had the same waiter the past few times (young man bun) and he could use some improvement. We feel ignored for most the dinner and then when he does come and try making conversation it’s so uncomfortable. I love restaurant Olivia the food is fabulous but the service just puts a damper on a $250 dinner for two.
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Namon
VIP
Denver
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our third visit and Restaurant Olivia gets better every time. The front of the house staff are extremely skilled at making you feel at home, a true neighborhood food destination. The food as hoped for didn’t disappoint. We split the focaccia with whipped goat cheese and it was delicious and a great stater for the pasta dish i chose. The tagliatelle- next level yummy.
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Brad
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was great and our server Greg made it a very enjoyable dinner.
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FAQs

Restaurant Olivia is rated 4.8 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

290 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80209-2433

Additional information

Phone number
(303) 999-0395
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Executive chef
Ty Leon

Restaurant Olivia

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Tuscan wine dinner with Querceto di Castellina

Community Table Reservations

Pasta Like a Pro

Menu

What 78 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Restaurant Olivia restaurant rated?

Is Restaurant Olivia currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information