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Oliver's Osteria, Laguna Beach, CA
Award-winning

Oliver's Osteria

4.7
4.7
2097 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Oliver's Osteria is currently offering an indoor and outdoor dining experience as well as takeout, curbside pick up and 3rd party app delivery. Please call us if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you our traditional cuisine from the Emilia-Romagna region right here in Laguna Beach!
*SPECIAL NOTE FOR PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS CUSTOMERS PLEASE PLAN FOR A 2+ HOUR DINING EXPERIENCE WHEN PLACING YOUR RESERVATION*

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-0261
  • Website
    http://www.oliversosteria.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Erik De Marchi
  • Catering
    For more information please email us at info@oliversosteria.com.
  • Private party facilities
    For more information please email us at info@oliversosteria.com.
  • Location
    853 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1839
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    Laguna Canyon Frontage Rd
  • Parking details
    Free parking available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A Taste Of Italy - Sardegna Wine Dinner

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 20, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Meet us at Oliver's Osteria for " A Taste of Italy Sardegna Wine Dinner". Good food, good wine, and good company - that's Italian living.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 2,097 people are saying

Oliver's Osteria reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • South Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • South Orange County

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oliver's Osteria is celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "authentic Italian experience," with dishes like fresh pasta and truffle specialties receiving high praise. The service is "friendly and attentive," enhancing the dining experience. While some note the tent seating as less ideal, the overall atmosphere and culinary offerings make it a "must-visit."

2,097 Reviews

  1. Kirk VIP

    Orange County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have finally found the best Italian in Orange County. The menu is mouth-watering, and the specials make it a tough choice.

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  2. DanD VIP

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this wonderful restaurant and it lived up to the hype. Everything from the staff to the exceptional food was amazing

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  3. Cynthia VIP

    Orange County42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    DOVER SOLE IS ALWAYS PERFECTLY PREPARED AND SERVED WITH ROASTED POTATOES AND NICELY SEASONED SPINACH. ALWAYS A TREAT AS WAS THE PANNA COTTA. WINE RECOMMENDED BY ALLESSIO WAS SPOT ON TO ACCOMPANY A GREAT MEAL!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was amazing gave us options for the specials had a great time!!

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  5. Ellen VIP

    Greater Boston68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent!!! Every pasta dish was amazing and service was great!!!

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  6. Donna

    Phoenix46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always authentic and fantastic

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  7. Peter VIP

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always great at Oliver’s. The new pizza was excellent.

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  8. William VIP

    Orange County7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. Service was great--very helpful & insightful on the menu. Casual vibe on a Thursday night in Laguna. Will 100% go back. Excited to try other menu items--saw lots I'd like to try.

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  9. Peter VIP

    Orange County23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Service is friendly. But seems like they may need more servers. We will be back.

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  10. Rhonda

    Orange County27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always! Gianfranco is amazing! Great staff and chef.

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FAQs

Oliver's Osteria does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Oliver's Osteria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 715-0261.

Oliver's Osteria is rated 4.7 stars by 2097 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Oliver's Osteria

853 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1839

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Laguna Canyon Frontage Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erik De Marchi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.oliversosteria.com/
  • Phone number
    (949) 715-0261
  • Catering
    For more information please email us at info@oliversosteria.com.
  • Private party facilities
    For more information please email us at info@oliversosteria.com.
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