OLIVIA

We ate here with our family and 2-year-old on a Monday night. The restaurant was not crowded and the hostess was kind and we were seated immediately. The ambiance was stunning. Even the bathroom finishes / candle were well done. The waitress was spectacular. She brought out a water cup for our son immediately and breadsticks for him right away. We ordered a kids pep pizza to keep him busy before we ordered. It came out as a cheese pizza. We didn’t mind, but our server insisted on bringing out a pep pizza and boxing the cheese for us to take home with us. She made sure our waters and wine stayed full all night. Service was perfect.

But, y’all. The food was even better! So delicious. We all ordered something different and everything was the best! Extremely unique flavors and perfect in every way. Will definitely be back.

I heard so much hype over this restaurant online so decided to try it! - you must make a reservation on the weekends.

I was pretty disappointed- as an Italian I appreciate homemade pasta. Their pasta was thick and blah tasting! I was shocked by this and had to ask for more cheese just to give it some flavor. I also ordered the pizza with bacon on it (sounds yummy) and wish the bacon wash chopped and dispersed evenly across the pizza rather then full strips.

Overall I was pretty disappointed with the food for the price. It is a trendy restaurant with a cute vibe but be prepared to spend at least $150 for 2 people to eat.

Disappointed. While the food was AMAZING, the ambiance really good, the service impeccable, the reservation honored on time, the place was PACKED. Given the fact that we’re in a pandemic, it was concerning to see people without masks seated by the front door waiting for tables. We had called for a reservation, specifically asked at what capacity they were operating and were clearly told that at 50%. There is simply no way this was the case. Great restaurant but wait until things are back to normal to go there.

Had a magical experience at OLIVIA last night!! Food was incredible, as was the service and ambiance. We are/were big fans of Cafe Ponte (same owner) in St. Pete before it closed unfortunately - Olivia did not disappoint. Shout out to CAMILLA our waitress was outstanding - probably some of the best service I’ve received at a restaurant in Tampa Bay. She sent over TYLER the wine sommelier to help us pick a wine. He was super helpful and gave us a great recommendation of an Italian wine - we drink more California wines but the Italian Sangiovese he picked for us was fantastic!
We ordered the arancini (a must) and then my husband had the Squid Ink Cascarecce and I ordered the Cacio e Pepe, and we split some Brussel sprouts. All of it was so delicious! I love a restaurant with great lighting and atmosphere too - heightened experience without being stuffy - this checked all the boxes - you must go!

First, in my experience you need to make a reservation. Second, get the pasta.. they make their own pasta which is really good, like a great restaurant in Rome Italy. Third, great wine, beer, or full bar. Atmosphere is open and rich, but a bit loud as it gets busy. Staff is friendly and waiters helpful and well educated on the menu.