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L’Olive Restaurant - Venice, Venice, FL

L’Olive Restaurant - Venice

4.8
4.8
141 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 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 141 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.

141 Reviews
  1. Connie

    Greater Boston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  2. Todd VIP

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. John

    Tampa12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. BethR

    Milwaukee11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loooooved it!! The food is so great and flavorful! It’s definitely a do not miss and I’m so happy they are here in Venice.

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  7. Patricia VIP

    Richmond8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    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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  8. Lauren VIP

    Chicago23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular food and service as usual. JP was superb as our server.

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  9. Bill

    Naples87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    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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  10. Donald VIP

    Tampa37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    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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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 141 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 17 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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