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L’Olive Restaurant - Venice, Venice, FL

L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

4.8
4.8
146 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ismail Oztas

What 146 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

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Olive Restaurant in Venice stands out as a warm, inviting gem with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests adore the Mediterranean and Greek cuisine, with favorites like octopus, branzino, and lamb chops. Paul, the owner, and his staff create a "family-like atmosphere," ensuring a delightful dining experience.

146 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Jalapenia VIP

    Columbus16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Jim

    St. Louis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. cliff VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed they had no beers on tap, or beers from the Mediterranean. The pita bread with olives is very odd. There are 10 other thinks I would prefer than chopped up olives. The food was very good but a tad expensive. Many customers seemed to know the staff- lots of regulars which is a good sign.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It began with the maître de, expecting us knowing my name. We enjoyed a table set for two with prompt attention for our drink orders. Dave took care of us that night. We have the Tasaki appetizer, the steak special, and a veggie dinner of grape leaf and lentil soup. All was very tasty. The steak was cooked to perfection and the sauce was great. We then topped it off with an excellent lemon gelato.  The music was nice and low, pleasant. New guests pop were seated quietly. We definitely recommend this restaurant and will return.

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  6. Connie

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service was as well. Can’t say enough about the entire evening.

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  7. Todd

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely best restaurant for great food and a date night, we love this place.

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  8. John

    Tampa12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed a birthday dinner with my wife. The food was excellent and the presentation was wonderful. Our waiter was friendly and efficient. Overall we had a pleasant experience.

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  9. paul VIP

    Tampa72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    good food good service We had Lamb kebabs and lamb chops. Both prepared excellently. Service attentive from beginning to end. Neighborhood Gem!

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  10. Bill VIP

    Detroit20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food, service and ambiance. One of our favorite local restaurants.

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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 146 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
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

1262 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL 34292

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ismail Oztas
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  • Terms of Use
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