10/06/08

Nice Atmosphere but the food wasnt really that impressive

by honee0812

A group of about 8 of us came for a birthday dinner. We made reservations and were promptly seated in a beautiful private round booth. The waiter didnt really come around often enough. The drinks we ordered were a bit too sweet. We were really excited to eat here because of the good reviews we read but we dissapointed when the food arrived. Appetizers: we had the proscuito flatbread, raviolis and the tuna. It wasnt bad but it wasnt great like we expected. The food arrived and it was just plain average. I guess for a 800 bill we were expecting to eat something fabulous. I've been to better restaurants in the city with better prices. Would I go back? Sure, it wasnt terrible just not worth the price. It's worth a visit just to see the pretty decor. oh and ps- to get to the bathroom you have to take a side door out of the restaurant and into the hotel, and up a huge flight of stairs! Dont wait too long when you feel you gotta go cause its a 5 minute walk! But.. the stairs and hotel are also pretty.

• Pros: Beautiful restaurant
• Cons: Average food for an above average price

08/18/08

The food here is fantastic

by toasterbunny4

I went for lunch the other week, and I loved it. If you go early enough (before 1), you'll have no trouble getting a table, and the service is very attentive. Our server was very genuine and friendly, and I appreciated that he never forgot to smile (a good server always smiles!). But more than anything, I really, really enjoyed the food here. The sweet corn flatbread pizza was really, well... sweet. I could eat about a hundred of them in one sitting. The baby octopus appetizer is a substantial size -- no skimping on the octopus -- with a good balance of flavors. Even the tea service was well done, which I really appreciate since normally tea is an afterthought at most restaurants. I was really pleased with my experience here and I will certainly go back again. My only complaint is that the chairs are a bit low for the height of the tables... I'm 5'10, but I still felt a bit awkward. Other than that -- perfection.

06/25/07

Good atmosphere, app's and drinks

by mark

We went to Olives after work for appetizer's and drinks. The very popular place (attached to the W) had a good crowd enjoying themselves and we able to find 2 seats after about 5 minutes. We enjoyed the apps and drinks and the ambiance makes for good people watching. Only word of caution is the the service can be a bit slow.