Olia

We visited Olia to celebrate my mother-in-law's 70th birthday, and it was the perfect choice for the occasion. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful, creating a lovely backdrop for a special night out. ​I was especially impressed by how accommodating they were with the tasting menu. They easily made modifications for my gluten free life, and my sister-in-law's nut allergy, and the substitutions were heavenly. In place of the arancini and one other dish, they served a charred cabbage and a delicious squash/sweet potato dish that was incredible. Even the gluten-free pasta was delicious! We all left with full bellies, expanded waistlines, and feeling blissful!!! ​A few highlights from our meal: ​Arancini: These were so good the rest of the group was practically ready to fight each other over the last one! ​Pollo al Mattone & Potatoes: I have never had potatoes cooked so well. They were perfectly crunchy on the outside and warm and mushy on the inside—just pure deliciousness in carb form. ​Duck Ragu: This dish was phenomenal and a total table favorite. It's spicy and hearty and was if that place wasn't so fancy I would have licked my plate. ​Caramelle Pumpkin Pasta: This was incredibly unique—very sweet, almost like a dessert pasta, which the fam really enjoyed. ​Thank you to the team at Olia for making this milestone birthday celebration so memorable!! I will definitely be coming back to celebrate more milestones!!

Olia in Edmonton is a great place to eat if you love Italian food. The restaurant feels warm and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food is comparable to what we had in Italy. The whipped goat ricotta is my favourtie appetizer. It’s light, creamy, and full of flavour. The Tagliatelle pasta was another favourite. Unfortunately I wasn’t a big fan of the crab and potato raviolini. Everything feels carefully made with high quality ingredients. The only downside is that you can’t bring your own wine and pay a corkage fee, which was disappointing for us because we often like to bring special Italian wines that aren’t available here. Still, Olia is a wonderful spot for a nice night out and definitely worth a visit.

Everything was wonderful! The waitress was so friendly and kept an eye on our food and drinks, even the water. We tried the beef tartare and ZUCCA & BURRATA, and they were both fantastic. The pasta TAGLIATELLE was delicious, and we had the chicken POLLO AL MATTONE and rib steak BISTECCA 2" thick t-bone, which were cooked perfectly. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I would definitely recommend it.

Had a group gathering here. Nicer high-end ambience, service was very attentive and prompt. Antipasti was great. The mains were alright - nothing special nor noteworthy. It was worth a try but not sure if I would come again. Pricing is on the higher end.

Olia is such a lovely place with incredibly delicious food! The duck ragu is our absolute favorite — definitely the top pasta on the menu, and we order it every time we come. It’s always a pleasure to come back; the atmosphere, service, and food are consistently amazing. Daniel Costa truly does an excellent job with his restaurants. We love this place!

Heard rave reviews so I thought this place would be a great spot for my boyfriend’s birthday. They were really accommodating regarding reservation time as we needed to push back the time. The service team was pleasant but nothing left a lasting impression. Our server was friendly, but I found a few things odd. When approaching our table after we looked at the menus instead of asking us if we wanted to order drinks, she only asked us if we are ready to order food. Then when trying to decide between two options for a sparkling wine she pointed to the third more expensive option as a recommendation but proceeded to say not to worry if I don’t want to go for it since it’s a $25 glass not a comparable $18. I never mentioned price so this felt a little insulting. Then instead of affirming my entree choice, she asked me if I’m sure I like seafood as the dish was very oceany. These three instances combined just threw me off. The bussing staff also seemed to clear our appetizer plates as soon as the last bite left them. Just odd timing for table management. We had the arancini and goat ricotta which were great ! The mains were lacklustre however. I understand the concept of simplicity, however paying ~$40 for a plate of pasta should leave you at the very least impressed, wanting to come back. I appreciated the flavours and the execution of the dishes, but thought their menu could use something more. Overall a decent experience, but $150 later I’m not sure it’s a restaurant I’d want to frequent again !

It’s the labor day holiday and thankfully they were opened and we got a reservation for a reunion dinner. Three adults and a little kid but we had a great time gathering. Hip and niche deco with an opened window for the pasta making station. We have a great time and definitely would be back again soon for more foods tasting 😋

Having an early reservation, we had no issues finding parking on the street nearby. I imagine if you have a later reservation you’re gonna struggle though. We had the seasonal appetizer, which was delicious. The crab and potato ravioli was amazing. Perfect for one person after having a little bit of an appetizer. I highly recommend ordering a side of bread and a glass of white wine to go along with it. My friend who had the fish stew really enjoyed it. She noted that it didn’t taste fishy and was extremely filling; so it is split between two people if you have an appetizer first. The atmosphere was less dressy than I was thinking it would be. But again that might have to do with having an earlier appointment. The staff were extremely attentive as well.