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L’Olive Restaurant - Venice, Venice, FL

L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

4.8
4.8
153 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
L'Olive Restaurant offers an innovative menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, Lebanese and the sun-drenched islands of the Mediterranean from Greece to Spain. Chef Ismail's Signature dishes are Spanish Octopus, Lamb Chops and Seafood Tagliatelle. Cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting. Building on Chef Ismail's deep knowledge of Mediterranean cooking and years of research and travel, the menu features shared small plates of authentic and innovative fare and unique Mediterranean wines, making L'Olive one of the most exciting restaurants in Venice, Florida.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ismail Oztas
  • Neighborhood
    Venice
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 153 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
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Mediterranean

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Overall

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Olive Restaurant in Venice is a charming Mediterranean gem known for its "consistently excellent" food and "outstanding service." Guests rave about dishes like Branzino and lamb chops, and the "friendly and efficient" staff. This cozy spot offers a delightful ambiance, making it a "must-visit" for both locals and visitors.
153 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The specials are fantastic!! We had the stuffed sole with crab and shrimp! Wow. My husband had tha Salmon, which was wonderful. Our waiter was fantastic and only started working there 3 weeks ago. The dessert was so good! Homemade baklava...yummy!

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  2. Sue VIP

    St. Louis37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely small restaurant with friendly staff and great food. We will definitely go back.

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  3. Katherine

    Tampa109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    L'Olive is consistently awesome. Paul treats everyone like royalty and the service keeps improving over time. The Branzino, salmon and beet salads and wines were magnificent! This restaurant is a gem in our community.

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  4. Joseph VIP

    Phoenix8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at L’Olive last evening and had an excellent meal and impeccable service . Our waitperson Benedict provided excellent recommendations for our food and wine. We highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.

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  5. Arthur

    Greater Boston25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant dining experience. Upscale dining area nicely decorated and laid out. Service very friendly and welcoming. Very limited menu but tasty

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  6. Barbara

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, great service! A real neighborhood gem! Consistently good!

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  7. jay VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Mediterranean food great service. Good meal before spring training game

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  8. Jalapenia VIP

    Columbus16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love L’Olive! It is our favorite. The food is excellent as is the service. We highly recommend it!!!!

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  9. patti

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent fast service, fresh food, and upscale ambience every time I'm there. My fav restaurant.

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  10. Jim

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good dining experience. Menu a bit limited, but dishes were properly prepared and presented.

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FAQs

L’Olive Restaurant - Venice offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 445-4904.

L’Olive Restaurant - Venice is rated 4.8 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

1262 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL 34292

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Venice
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Greek, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ismail Oztas
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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