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Restaurant Olivia, Denver, CO

Restaurant Olivia

4.8
4.8
60 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 19:00.
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 999-0395
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ty Leon

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day at Olivia

    US$175.00 per person

    Prepaid

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine's Day 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
  • Paolo Scavino Wine Dinner with Roberto Boggione

    US$295.00 per person

    Prepaid

    19 Feb 2025 only
    18:00
    We’re thrilled to welcome one of our favorite Barolo producers, Paolo Scavino, to our community table! Known to be one of the most important producers in the area as well as acquiring some of the finest vineyard holdings in the Langhe, Scavino offers an unparalleled exploration of Barolo. Our evening features six wines, including Cannubi 2018, Monvigliero 2020, Bric del Fiasc 2020, Bricco Ambrogio 2020, and the iconic multi-vineyard blend, Barolo 2020, along with a sparkling reception. Roberto Boggione, Scavino’s U.S. Ambassador, guides us through the terroirs of Barolo, while Chef Ty presents a Piedmont-inspired five-course menu. Join us for an unforgettable evening of wine and cuisine!
    Paolo Scavino Wine Dinner with Roberto Boggione 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

What 60 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant Olivia offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "incredible service." Diners praise the "top-notch" pasta dishes and tasting menus. The attentive staff and cozy atmosphere make it ideal for special occasions. Although some dishes may vary, the overall experience leaves guests eager to return.
60 Reviews
  1. James

    VIP

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Cocktails took over 15 minutes to be delivered. Appetizer was delicious and everything downhill from there. It took over an hour to be served the main course, the pasta was bland. I had the tagliatelle that was the size of linguini. My guests had the ravioli with sauce that was watery from the excess water from the pasta. My son was served his main course beer after 20 minutes and almost done with his meal. It was a special occasion as we had 2 birthdays we were celebrating (and noted in the res) and no mention was made. Quite frankly, the whole experience was underwelming at best.

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  2. Stevie

    VIP

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    EXCEPTIONAL service and one of the best meals of my life-- well worth the wait to get a reservation!
    Restaurant OliviaResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the review, Stevie! We're thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience at Restaurant Olivia. It's always a joy to know that our service and meals are recognized as being top-notch. We're especially pleased that you found our service worth the wait. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Julie

    VIP

    New York City

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We joined their wine tasting dinner. It was a perfect experience and well worth the price. The winemaker from the piedmont region in Italy introduced us to their wines even with a vertical tasting to enjoy with 4 courses of Olivia’s best dishes to appreciate all the flavors. Looking forward to more delicious meals and amazing service at Olivia’s.
    Restaurant OliviaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Julie, Thank you for joining us last night. It's always a pleasure to introduce our guests to our winemaker friends! We're delighted that you appreciated the food and service, and we're looking forward to your next visit to try more delicious meals and amazing service. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings! Best, Team Olivia

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  4. Lisa

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and service was great! They have a lot of gluten-free options including gluten-free focaccia. The gluten-free pasta is tagliatelle and very tasty, so much better than normal gluten-free pasta! Overall, a great experience!
    Restaurant OliviaResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the review, Lisa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your gluten-free options at Restaurant Olivia. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon! take care, Team Olivia

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  5. Kaylee

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. Phil was exceptional and we loved the food. Will be back.
    Restaurant OliviaResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Kaylee, Thank you for your kind words and for giving us a perfect rating! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our food and found Phil exceptional -We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Team Olivia

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  6. Bettina

    VIP

    Denver

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best meal I have ever had in Denver. All the others in my party said the same thing.
    Restaurant OliviaResponded 2 days ago
    Hey Bettina, Wow, what a compliment! We strive to offer our guests a memorable dining experience, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. Thank you for your high ratings on food, service, and value. We look forward to serving you and your friends again soon. Best, Team Olivia

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  7. Tom

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time at Olivia and the team did not disappoint. Enjoyable discussion about the wine selection with Tim and Chris. Our server Kim was great. Food was excellent. Only note is that our table was in a high traffic corridor and we were occasionally jostled by servers working the tables. Will definitely go again.

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  8. Ashten

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant Olivia is, quite frankly, our favorite restaurant in Denver. We come here for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions, and we recommend it to anyone we know as a must-try (whether they're just visiting or live in the area). The food is always perfect: delicious, excellent portions, sustainable/local, and a great variety. The drink options are fabulous (the wine! Swoon!) and our service is always phenomenal. We simply couldn't recommend enough!

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  9. theresa

    VIP

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved the hand pie! What a cozy date night! I also love Missy the manager ! She is the best!

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  10. Teresa

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I literally cannot think of one unpleasant or even remotely unpleasant aspect of our dining experience. From the warm and personal greeting upon entering to the informed and patient yet attentive service to the extraordinary food. Everything was on point and perfect. I cannot wait to return and have another experience and I am so happy I don’t have to travel downtown for a semi-worthy similar experience. Thank you to everyone at Olivia’s for a lovely evening.
    Restaurant OliviaResponded on 22 January 2025
    Hey Teresa, Wow! We're over the moon to hear such glowing feedback. It's fantastic to know that you had an exceptional experience at Restaurant Olivia. We're also thrilled that you found our service to be attentive and informative. We strive to provide an extraordinary dining experience and it's rewarding to hear that we hit the mark for you. Thank you for your kind words and we can't wait to welcome you back soon. Best regards, Team Olivia

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Restaurant Olivia is rated 4.8 stars by 60 OpenTable diners.

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At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 19:00.
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Restaurant Olivia

290 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80209-2433

Additional information

  • Area
    Wash Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • 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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