L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

4.8

134 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

27 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 12 times today

Neighbourhood 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
(941) 445-4904
Website
http://loliverestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ismail Oztas

Location
1262 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL 34292
Area
Venice
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Hummus US$12.00
Seasoned chickpeas, tahini, lemon, cumin, EVOO
Baba Ganoush US$12.00
Chargrilled eggplant, garlic, tahini, Greek yogurt
Tzatziki US$12.00
Greek Yogurt, cucumbers, fresh dill, garlic, mint
Htipiti US$12.00
Fire-roasted red pepper, marinated feta, walnuts
Carrot Tarator US$12.00
Greek yogurt, horseradish, walnuts, fresh dill, EVOO
Shakshouka US$12.00
eggplant, bell peppers, tomato garlic sauce
Dolmaki US$12.00
White rice stuffed grape leaves, dill, lemon
Choice of Four Sampler Mezze US$28.00

HOT APPETIZERS

Falafel US$16.00
Hummus, lemon, olive oil, petit salad, red pepper aioli
Mussels Provencal US$18.00
mussels cooked in garlic, olives, herbs and lemon butter
Chargrilled Spanish Octopus US$22.00
Potato confit, smoked paprika, lemon aioli, petit greens
Crispy Cheese Roll US$14.00
Fried pastry roll filled with feta, tzatziki

SOUPS & SALADS

Lentil Soup
Slow cooked yellow lentil w/ onion, potato and carrots topped with smoked pepper oil
- CupUS$6.00
- BowlUS$8.00
Roasted Beet Salad US$16.00
spinach, beets, goat cheese, orange segment, black fig, walnuts, fig balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad US$15.00
Feta, romaine, cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, olives, sumac, oregano, Greek Dressing

PITA & SANDWICHES

All sandwiches come with a side of Fries or Salad

Lamb Shish Kebab PitaUS$17.00
Grilled lamb tips, oregano, tomato, lettuce, onion, house spice, tzatziki sauce and feta
Adana Kebab Pita US$16.00
Grilled ground lamb, cooked on a skewer, tomato, lettuce, sumac onion, Aleppo pepper
Grilled Salmon Pita US$17.00
Grilled salmon, romaine lettuce, tomato, red pepper aioli, red onions, fresh dill
Grilled Chicken Pita US$15.00
All-natural grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, sumac onion, oregano dressing
Falafel Pita US$15.00
Hummus spread, tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, crispy falafel, red pepper aioli, oregano dressing
Gyro Pita US$16.00
All-natural sliced lamb gyro, tomatoes, sumac onions, lettuce, home-made tzatziki
Greek Shrimp Pita US$17.00
Grilled shrimp, lettuce, tomato, feta, kalamata olives, red onions, roasted red pepper aioli

ENTREES

Chicken Fettucinne Pasta US$24.00
Crilled Chicken, sundried tomato, pistachio pesto, parmesan cream sauce, baby spinach
Jumbo Shrimp Skewer US$28.00
Grilled Shrimp, Broccolini, Israeli couscous, lemon oregano vinaigrette, Aleppo pepper oil
Wild Mushroom Ravioli US$26.00
Sauteed mushroom mélange, baby spinach, white truffle parmesan cream sauce, grated parmesan, parsley
Chicken Shish Kebab US$24.00
marinaded all-natural chicken, served with bulgur pilaf, vegetables and sumac onions
Gyro Platter US$26.00
sliced beef and lamb gyro, served with bulgur pilaf, grilled vegetables, sumac onions, tzatziki

ADD ON

Salmon US$14.00
Chicken US$8.00
Falafel US$8.00
Shrimp US$12.00
Gyro US$10.00

*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

What 134 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
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Tampa / Central Florida West
Mediterranean
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Overall
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Food
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Service
Sarasota / Bradenton
Best Value
Sarasota / Bradenton
Healthy
Sarasota / Bradenton
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

L'Olive Restaurant in Venice shines with its "amazing Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine" and "exceptional service". Guests enjoy a welcoming atmosphere where "staff are fantastic" and "you feel like family". Signature dishes like Branzino and lamb receive high praise. The restaurant is described as a "hidden gem" with a cozy, inviting vibe.

134 Reviews

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Patricia
VIP
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So this little restaurant is an absolute gem. It is Mediterranean Greek style. The food is fresh and fabulous. You should know it is a beer and wine establishment. That should not discourage you at all! This restaurant has good value. The service is absolutely beyond excellent. Say Hi to the bartender. He gives you a warm family welcome !!
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Bill
VIP
Naples
87 reviews
5.0
87 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dining experience! Service outstanding and food delicious!
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Donald
VIP
Tampa
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you love Mediterranean food, this is a great choice! Their Dolma and Shakshuka were just right and we shared the absolutely luscious (but rich) Wild Mushroom Ravioli in a white truffle cream sauce. It was clearly one of the finest evenings out we have had in a while. The service was perfect, thanks to Benedict and you are truly treated like you are a welcome guest, very rare these days. Try the Valpolicella Ripasso wine, wonderful pairing with their food.
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Michael
VIP
Chicago
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hidden gem! Great service, friendly people, amazing Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Lauren
VIP
Chicago
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Benedict took care of us and we loved it! Get the Branzino before it sells out.
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John
VIP
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our favorite places in Venice. The food is great. The service is good they make you feel like family at the restaurant prices are decent.
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Lisa
Indiana
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
brought new to gas to the restaurant they had a wonderful first experience ,love the management and the team there! thanks . beautiful salad great and greens but beets okay . awesome branzino.
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Cheryl
Tampa
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
L’Olive has become one of our favorite restaurants. The food is consistently good. The staff seems genuinely happy that you are there and we are happy with every experience we’ve had there. The food, the wine, the staff are all amazing!!!!!
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Bob
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely Valentine’s Day dinner at my girlfriend’s favorite restaurant. We were seated promptly, waited on promptly and served promptly. Food was delicious.
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John
VIP
Philadelphia
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
L’Olive is an outstanding restaurant with exceptional service. We are always fortunate to have the owner (Paul) serve us at the bar.
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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 134 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

1262 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL 34292

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://loliverestaurant.com/
Phone number
(941) 445-4904

L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

COLD APPETIZERS & SPREADS

Hummus US$12.00

Baba Ganoush US$12.00

Tzatziki US$12.00

Htipiti US$12.00

Carrot Tarator US$12.00

Shakshouka US$12.00

Dolmaki US$12.00

Choice of Four Sampler Mezze US$28.00

HOT APPETIZERS

Falafel US$16.00

Mussels Provencal US$18.00

Chargrilled Spanish Octopus US$22.00

Crispy Cheese Roll US$14.00

SOUPS & SALADS

Lentil Soup

Roasted Beet Salad US$16.00

Greek Salad US$15.00

PITA & SANDWICHES

Lamb Shish Kebab PitaUS$17.00

Adana Kebab Pita US$16.00

Grilled Salmon Pita US$17.00

Grilled Chicken Pita US$15.00

Falafel Pita US$15.00

Gyro Pita US$16.00

Greek Shrimp Pita US$17.00

ENTREES

Chicken Fettucinne Pasta US$24.00

Jumbo Shrimp Skewer US$28.00

Wild Mushroom Ravioli US$26.00

Chicken Shish Kebab US$24.00

Gyro Platter US$26.00

ADD ON

Salmon US$14.00

Chicken US$8.00

Falafel US$8.00

Shrimp US$12.00

Gyro US$10.00

*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Order delivery or takeout

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