Restaurant Olivia

4.8

42 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 999-0395
Website
https://www.oliviadenver.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ty Leon

Location
290 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80209-2433
Neighborhood
Washington Park
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Experiences

Vietti Wine Dinner with Urs Vetter
$295.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 17, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Few wineries in Italy, let alone the world, have a legacy like Vietti. The family helped shape what we now know as the world-renowned Barolo and Barbaresco regions, revived nearly extinct grapes such as Arneis, and invested in new territories, spearheading the revival of Timorasso. We’ll celebrate these remarkable accomplishments while sampling six classic Piedmontese wines, including Barolo and Barbaresco, perfectly paired with Chef Ty’s five Piedmont-inspired courses. Urs, who oversees all world export markets and is a passionate advocate for everything Piedmont, will preside at our communal table, sharing his wisdom and anecdotes from this historic winery. We are thrilled to host this event as the kickoff to our 2025 wine dinner series
Barolo Apericena Wine Class with Caterina Burzi
$210.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 30, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Join us as we launch our 2025 Apericena Wine Class Series with the acclaimed Barolo producer, Burzi. Our wine director, Scott Thomas, and Caterina Burzi will lead an engaging conversation around our communal table, exploring the world of Barolo, Nebbiolo, and the Burzi family farm in La Morra. The tasting includes the full Burzi lineup, including two vintages of their coveted Capelot Cru wines, along with Barolo, Langhe Nebbiolo, and traditionally important, Barbera d'Alba. Seven wines in total. These evenings combine learning with a relaxed dining experience featuring a light two-pasta dinner, chef-curated charcuterie, and the company of like-minded wine enthusiasts around our communal table.
Pasta Like a Pro
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 25, 2025 only
12:30 PM
Learn the art of handmade pasta from Olivia's pasta whisperers. These are hands-on classes, be ready to roll up your sleeves and roll out the dough. Our chef team will walk you through Olivia's tried-and-true noodle recipes, sharing stories of their favorite ingredients and techniques, as well as instructions for cooking the perfect al dente dish. Never kneaded? No problem. Classes are beginner-friendly and expert-approved.

What 42 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver
Great for fine wines
Denver
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Restaurant Olivia offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "incredible service." The tasting menu is highly recommended, showcasing fresh, delicious pasta. Guests appreciate the knowledgeable and attentive staff. While some diners note inconsistencies, the overall ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a popular choice for special occasions.

42 Reviews

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Kelly
VIP
Denver
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and attention to detail on the preparation. Staff is fantastic!
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Chip
Denver
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again, inspiring food, spot on service, Greg, our server was informative, witty, and had great suggestions. Everything is exceptional imho. Just wish the parking was better. Even better, wish they would open one on S. Pearl St.
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Sandy
VIP
Andorra
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and server was efficient and courteous.
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Chandra
Denver
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was only ok for the price. The time between courses was way too long, almost 3 hours for 5 courses is ridiculous. Our server was great though.
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Meagan
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was amazing. Service was also exceptional. We will be back
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Allison
VIP
Denver
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
NYE was our first time dining at Restaurant Olivia. We had an amazing time. The service was great (thanks, Phil & team), the sommelier Scott was super knowledgeable and accommodating, and brought out the wine bottles for each pairing so I could take pictures to save in my wine app, and the food was delicious. Additionally, despite being the early seating on new years eve, we were never rushed. We will definitely be going back.
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Katie
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was so attentive and welcoming. Great recommendations and the food was phenomenal. The vibe was cozy and warm. Had a great experience.
Restaurant OliviaResponded on December 31, 2024
Thanks for the review, Katie! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Restaurant Olivia. It's wonderful to know that our team's attentiveness and recommendations made your visit special. We're delighted that you enjoyed our food and found the vibe cozy and warm. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again. Happy New Year Team Olivia
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Leanne
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and incredible service. Love celebrating and eating here.
Restaurant OliviaResponded on December 31, 2024
Hello Leanne, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service during your celebration at Restaurant Olivia. It's wonderful to know that we could make your special day memorable. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best Regards, Team Olivia
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Steve
VIP
Denver
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and the service is top notch. A bit pricey but you feel like they are working for it. The warm bread they serve with the 1st course is unbelievable - I ordered some to go. All their pasta dishes were excellent. We had the tasting menu, no regrets. I can’t wait to go again.
Restaurant OliviaResponded on December 31, 2024
Hey Steve, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found the service to be top-notch. It's always our goal to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we're glad to know we hit the mark with you. We're happy to know that you loved our focaccia and our pasta dishes. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We're looking forward to your next visit. Happy New Year! Team Olivia
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David
Denver
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We ordered two large lasagna's for Christmas Day. Picked them up on the 23rd. They were abysmal. Instead of a well constructed, enticing dish, they were sloppily thrown together, looked unappetizing and were generally a huge disappointment. We have made our own lasagna for years, understand how the layers should be put together, but this year we ordered from a restaurant we have enjoyed over the years. The filling between the misplaced sheets of dough were skimpy, relatively messy (sloppy at best) and this was embarrassing to serve to our guests. Disappointing. We will no longer eat at or support Olivia in any way. This was a huge fail. We should have picked up Stoffer's frozen lasagna. Everyone said they are nicer than this food.
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FAQs

Restaurant Olivia is rated 4.8 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

290 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80209-2433

Additional information

Neighborhood
Washington Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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

Website
https://www.oliviadenver.com/
Phone number
(303) 999-0395

Restaurant Olivia

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Vietti Wine Dinner with Urs Vetter

Barolo Apericena Wine Class with Caterina Burzi

Pasta Like a Pro

Menu

What 42 people are saying

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