Oliva by El Turco

Mediterranean restaurant · Miami

Oliva by El Turco

Mediterranean restaurant · Miami

5018 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137, USA

Highlights

Flavorful Turkish mezes, kebabs, and grilled seafood with warm hospitality

5018 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137, USA Get directions

olivabyelturco.com

@olivamiami

$50–100 · Menu

Reserve

@michelinguide

"This charming café, sheltered within a shopping enclave, hosts a loyal following at outdoor tables shaded by age-old oak trees. Inside, the kitchen team works out of a glass-walled kiosk, dressed up with blue-and-white tile as well as neatly lined cans and bottles.The menu is an enticing offering of breakfast fare, featuring organic eggs that support Turkish mezzes, manti and savory pastries like borek. Baked in-house, this burnished coil is stuffed with spinach, sprinkled with sesame seeds and garnished with cherry tomatoes. The izmir kofte arrives in a mini ceramic dish filled with beef meatballs baked in tomato sauce alongside batons of roasted potato. A single charred jalapeño adds the perfect bit of heat to each mouthful." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/florida/miami/restaurant/el-turco

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C T

Google

The food here was underwhelming, especially for the price. The mezze platter was mostly plain Greek yogurt mixed with veggies or seasoning—nothing really stood out. Salad was average, and while the lahmacun was decent, it was the only dish I genuinely liked. Meat and fish were just okay, not memorable. The dessert was the highlight of the meal. Service was disappointing, especially considering the mandatory 20% service charge—our server was inattentive and rarely refilled our water. Overall, not worth the hype or the cost.

Tharanie Amarawardana

Google

A must try for the food, atmosphere, and hospitality: 5 stars all around! We had such a fantastic experience for my mother-in-law's birthday. All the dishes were extremely flavorful, made with quality ingredients and served as large portions. Our waiter Mehmet was extremely accommodating and friendly, even kind enough to debone the whole branzino tableside for us. The whole team brought out tambourines to sing for her birthday, getting all the other guests involved. She left beaming!

Fabiana Szauer

Google

Absolutely spectacular. Every dish was so flavorful and the service was on point. Our server Alp was extremely attentive and kind and made the best recommendations! Dessert was phenomenal as expected.

Ozlem Boga Kozan

Google

The food was absolutely amazing — every bite felt like home. From the rich flavors to the perfectly cooked dishes, it truly brought back memories of Turkey. And the service? Warm, funny, and genuine. Alperen made us feel like guests in his own home. Highly recommended for anyone craving real Turkish cuisine with real Turkish hospitality!

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Google

Absolutely incredible experience at Oliva by El Turco! 🌟 The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented — truly a Mediterranean masterpiece. The service was on point — attentive, friendly, and welcoming. And the vibe? Next level. The atmosphere was classy yet relaxed, perfect for a chill dinner or a special night out. Highly recommend and definitely coming back!

Miljana Gjonoviq

Google

First time here and it definitely won’t be our last! The staff was incredibly friendly especially our waiter, Alp, who was awesome! He recommended all the dishes we tried, and he did a fantastic job. We started with the Sehzade Tray, which was absolutely delicious. For our main course, we had the Begendili Kebab and Manti both were so flavorful and satisfying. I’ll definitely be ordering those again! And of course, we couldn’t leave without dessert. We had the Kazandibi, and it was so yummy a must try! Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food and amazing service.

shantel pollock

Google

The atmosphere was enchanting, the food was delicious, and the service was amazing. Our server Alp made recommendations for every course and we were so glad we took his advice. He was incredibly attentive as well. The dishes were made to perfection. Will definitely be coming back!

Karla Casallas

Google

We had a wonderful dinner with my family, and everything exceeded our expectations. The kids absolutely loved the food, even though they’re usually picky eaters, which says a lot about how delicious and well-prepared it was. The desserts were absolutely amazing—rich, flavorful, and the perfect way to end the meal. The ambiance was warm and welcoming, and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine in Miami!

Jasmin T.

Yelp

Amazing service, ambiance and food quality. Very attentive staff- especially our server Umit. Surrounded by other fun restaurants/cafes. Generous portions- enough to share. Do not confuse with El Turco (directly besides this location) highly recommend reservations.