Oliva Steakhouse

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   John

   VIP

   Cleveland

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Server, Dawn, outstanding. Helped us choose entree. Happy to split porterhouse steak cooked perfectly. Paired a great Italian red. Super unusual salad. There is a chefs table (bar seat) overlooking kitchen. We will try that next time. Manager attentive as well. Was a great Christmas Eve dinner.
   

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   Terry

   VIP

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect service, great food and drink on a vibrant setting. Perfect!
   

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   Courtney

   Cleveland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Ordered the porterhouse and ribeye, both were fantastic! The gnocchi is extremely small but tasty.
   

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   Nicole

   VIP

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The seating was absolutely terrible, it ruined my Birthday. They put us by the door (it was 20 degrees that night) and the table was smaller than a tray table. Our waiter was nice and did his job but nothing extra and very straight forward. It was the Holiday and my Bday, he didn’t make us feel special for our first visit. The terrible table was right in the middle of the floor. It was very difficult to take our coats off and no coat service was offered. Note, they took other peoples coats and not ours and we were the minority in the room. The food was superb but the steaks are overpriced for an Ohio based non Michelin restaurant. The manager was very kind and apologized for our experience but I wish I had chose somewhere else for my Birthday dinner.
   

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   Valerie

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great evening for a birthday celebration. Enjoyed the food and had excellent service. Can’t wait to return.
   

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   Sara

   VIP

   Cleveland

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful venue with a fun buzz of differing ages. Service was lovely and the food delicious. We sat by the fireplace and the whole room was aglow
   

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   Alex

   VIP

   Cleveland

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 16 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service was excellent. The acoustics carry loudly with everyone talk in a cozy place so so wouldn’t recommend for a “quiet getting to know” first date but definitely bring them there on a one month anniversary haha
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Baltimore

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food. Wide selection of appetizers and entrees. We shared the shrimp, risotto, gnocchi, and New York strip. Everything was superb.
   

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   Jeffery

   Cleveland

   70 reviews

   5.0

   70 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Upon visiting this charmingly intimate restaurant, we found the ambiance to be somewhat compromised by its densely populated setting. The limited space, while cozy, unfortunately slowed the service and extended the intervals between courses. The staff, though enthusiastic, appeared to be relatively inexperienced. Despite this, we thoroughly enjoyed our steaks, which were cooked to perfection. The Bronzino was a standout dish, showcasing exceptional culinary skill, and the appetizers were equally impressive. To elevate the dining experience, a greater emphasis on white-glove service and adeptly managing the challenges of a smaller space would be beneficial. Focusing on delivering a refined presentation, rather than merely expediting food service, would greatly enhance the overall experience.
   

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    Martina

    VIP

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    We absolutely love this restaurant. The food and the service is always top notch.
    

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