Oliver's Trattoria

I found an Italian gem that is not that hidden! So happy we got to finally try this place, which was on my list since they’ve opened. Ambiance was fabulous, the service was great, and the food: OMG out of this world delicious and authentic. if you like eggplant their Melanzane Al forno is yummy MUST TRY. Calamari was fresh and light; not at all greasy. Branzino was moist and melt in your mouth tender, mari e Monte pasta was creamy and zesty with perfectly cooked seafood. Desert wise tiramisu and cream brule were creamy and fresh. If I have to complain: I’ve had better cheesecakes. Cannot wait to go back!

A get together over dinner at one of my favorite Italian restaurants. This time I came to Irvine location also the 2nd location that opened weren’t too long ago. Love their food. Especially truffle dishes. I forgot to take the truffle pizza it was the best lol. Other dishes were good too. But my fav still the pizza. Restaurant very cozy, nice. It’s in a plaza with Albertsons, Starbucks, banks so plenty of free parking spot. Staffs were wonderful. I come to both locations often.

Fantastic!!! The food, the service, the atmosphere,... All top notch! Our fellow diners at another table ordered the whole fish which was served flambe - very impressive!. We shared a delicious salad with Vine ripe tomatoes, olives, cucumbers and other goodies, followed by the eggplant appetizer which is scrumptious - I honestly could have made a meal out of just that. But of course we had to try the pasta with fresh, grated truffles - so rich and creamy!

My husband and I had dinner here for the first time and it was absolutely delicious. In addition to the great food, the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and we had a wonderful server. We will definitely be back again.

We came here after our wedding and Great is an understatement. Hospitality was phenomenal. Big shout out to Giovani and his team, they took great care of me and my family, our wedding was great and they put the cherry on top. So lucky to have found this place. If your having a large party type of event I'd highly recommend this place. We came in with 24 people.So easy to work with them. Restaurant is beautiful as well. Pictures do not do it Justice. Food was delicious. They did it family style for the starters which I thought was so cool, our plates were never empty. Lasagna was my favorite, the fried calamari was so different from what ive had at other places. Definitely returning whenever we are on this side of town.

Ordered Margherita pizza with Bufala mozzarella for an extra $4.50 (ended up being $5 on the receipt). In return, I only received 2 small pieces of the cheese on my pizza. Total cost for the pizza was $28. Take a look at the photo and judge the value for yourself. Others at my table enjoyed their food, so I would suggest avoiding the margarita pizza, especially the $5 bufala add-on.

This is a great Italian restaurant. The food was top tier. I had Spaghetti allo Scoglia. It was Spaghetti with Mussels, Calamari and Clams. There was actually more seafood than Spaghetti. No complaints. My wife had Tortelli de Erbette. It was likewise excellent. For dessert we had cheesecake and cream puffs. Again both were great. There's a downside. The place is noisy and it's somewhat difficult to have a conversation.

Been here several times now and really enjoy it. Good ambiance, service is great. I know this might be strange but their calamari is awesome. Pastas and pizzas are solid. Will be back. - lobster ravioli - Putaneska - linguine vongole - lasagna - risotto - burrata - tiramisu - cheesecake - chocolate cake

Went last night with another couple to celebrate a birthday. The restaurant was fairly full with several large groups dining. Reservations are strongly recommended. Cocktails, wine, and appetizers were the start of a great dining experience. Our server (Giovanni?) was great and very knowledgeable about each item on the menu and also provided off menu specials. The Buffalo mozzarella, roasted eggplant, and heirloom tomatoes appetizer was a nice and light start followed by the octopus roasted potatoes and arugula appetizer. The octopus appetizer was the bomb. We each ordered a different entree. Our friends had the salmon and the special sea bream. I got to try the sea cream and thought it was very nice. My wife opted for the filet mignon with a creamy gorgonzola sauce covered with fresh shaved black truffle. I had the oxtail ragout. Ioved the fresh handmade pappardelle pasta and the ragout was out of this world. We finished with panna cota and blueberries, cheesecake, and affogato. The chef and team are very talented and I would say this was perhaps one of the most authentic and best Italian trattorias in Orange County I have the pleasure of dining at. I can't wait to return soon.

Changing review to one star based on response. I do not recommend based on the service and quality of food during busy hours. Had lunch here yesterday at 12pm. We had a reservation and sat down on time. From there the service was terrible. Our food took 40 min for one pizza and one pasta. Our water was out the entire time and we were not offered any refills. The server never apologized for the wait nor did he ask if we needed anything else. I don't recommend.

We came here after our wedding and Great is an understatement. Hospitality was phenomenal. Big shout out to Giovani and his team, they took great care of me and my family, our wedding was great and they put the cherry on top. So lucky to have found this place. If your having a large party type of event I'd highly recommend this place. We came in with 24 people. So easy to work with them. Restaurant is beautiful as well. Pictures do not do it Justice. Food was delicious . They did it family style for the starters which I thought was so cool, our plates were never empty. Lasagna was my favorite, the fried calamari was so different from what ive had at other places. Definitely returning whenever we are on this side of town.

Love the food at Oliver's Trattoria. It's consistently good and they take pride in their food. The servers are friendly, there's a huge parking lot and it's right off the freeway. Try it!

Came here on a wed night. They sat us outside which seemed enclosed and they had heaters going so it was warm. And the decoration was really nice too. Definitely feels more upscale. We ordered a few different things and shared family style. For apps we got the fritto misto which was really good. Ive never seen a mixture of things before. Usually its just calamari but this had zucchini, shrimps, small fish, and squid. All mixed in to each other and very delicious For mains we got the special of the day risotto. It was a crab dish and it wasnt that good. It was very fishy smelling and tasting. Was very disappointed since i love crab. The pizza was good as well but my fave was the pasta. We got the bolognese and it was perfect. The pasta is homemade too. I will go back to try their other pasta dishes

Returned to Oliver's Trattoria for a special occasion. This time we were seated in the dining room, which is much brighter and not as noisy as the patio. The Salmone all'Aglio Nero ($40), with a tasty citrus-black garlic sauce, was perfectly cooked with a crispy exterior and soft interior. The housemade pastas were excellent - Tagliatelle alla Bolognese ($33) and Spaghetti allo Scoglio ($38), which was loaded with mussels, shrimp and calamari. We didn't order dessert since we had cake at home, but they gave us a complimentary panna cotta (which was very nice). Considering how suburban Quail Hill is, we're lucky to have an Italian restaurant of this caliber in the area.

My family and I arrived around 6:25 for our 6:30 reservation to celebrate my partner's and my birthday. Upon first entering, I thought the restaurant was warm and cozy, especially on a rainy evening. The host offered us a booth suited for 5 people, but it was a tight squeeze for the 6 of us so we asked to wait for a more spacious table. We ended up being seated at a table next to the bar around 6:50. The wait was a bit long considering that we had made a reservation in advance, but the service was top notch once we sat down! Our server Amira was amazing - so friendly, helpful, and kind to us. She checked in on us regularly, brought us bread for the table multiple times, and made sure we had everything we needed. She was super great! We ordered our food to share family style since the portions were so large. For appetizers, we ordered the Fritto Misto calamari and the Polpette meatballs. The calamari was light and crispy, but the meatballs were a little soft. I think I would have preferred them to be more solid. But the Insalata di Barbabietole (arugula with goat cheese, walnuts, beets, and citrus) was a tasty and refreshing salad to pair with the heavier menu items. For entrees, we enjoyed the Gnocchi a Scelta with Pomodoro, which was was delicious and perfectly cooked. Loved the tomato-based sauce that wasn't too acidic. The Short Rib Risotto was a bit too heavy for my preference but the rest of my family enjoyed it a lot. Lastly, the Speck e Funghi pizza was okay, it was a bit dry and the smoked proscuitto was thicker than I'd like. Once we finished our meal, Amira then brought us two complementary panna cottas for a birthday dessert which were really tasty! In addition to the dessert, she also brought us each little glasses of pistachio liqueur from the bar to try, which was also very kind. Overall, I think the service here is better than the food. Not my favorite Italian place ever, but it was still nice.

The most beautiful ambiance. The service was exceptional. My server was even Italian himself. Drinks Grey Goose Martini (Extra Dirty): 3/5 - Not outstanding features. Also, they shorted me an olive. Food Fritto Misto: 4/5 - The fried fish and zucchini was a nice little additional. Margherita: 4/5 Mortadella e Pistacchi 5/5: This was a standout! So creamy from the pistachio paste and also very unique for an OC Italian restaurant. Gnocchi a Scelta (Pesto): 3/5 - Noodle texture was amazing but the pesto was lacking in flavor. Chitarra Cacio e Pepe: 3.5/5 Strozzapreti alla Norcian e Tartufo Nero 5/5: This was the start of the show! Every bite was decadent. They didn't skimp you on the truffle shavings either. Noodle texture was also 5/5. I would love to come back to try their additional menu items. Pricing was also fairly decent.

Came with my best friend and we had an amazing time catching up while having delicious food. We both love pasta so this place provided such a lovely experience! The server was amazing, giving great recommendations and was very attentive. Love the ambiance of the spot with the modern vibes. The bread was soft and we both enjoyed a glass of red to pair with our meal. The Insalata dal barbabietole was delicious with the beets mixed with the goat cheese, perfect flavor combination contrasting with the vinaigrette. The tagliatelle all bolognese was also delicious! My friend enjoyed her dish as well.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Oliver's Trattoria nailed it. The vibe is warm and inviting. It's the kind of place that instantly feels like a good night ahead. We kicked things off with their focaccia bread and olive dip, and honestly, that dip should come with a warning label. We wiped the plate clean and asked for seconds without hesitation. The salamino Neapolitan pizza had just the right kick with a perfect crust. The beet salad was fresh and bright. The strozzapreti truffle pasta was next level, rich, earthy, and ridiculously good. Our server made the whole experience even better. His thick Italian accent said it all. Friendly, attentive, and always checking in to make sure we were taken care of. He wrapped up the night with a grin and said, "I'm proud of you" after we cleared every plate. Legendary. Everything from the food to the service was flawless. Easy 5 stars.

This is my go to place when I'm craving a sourdough pizza. The entire menu is delicious, but the pizzas are standout to me. Similar to Folks but without the crowds of people to battle through, the fluffy sourdough pizzas await you alongside a full artisan Italian menu. The restaurant's patio is gorgeous, and it's perfect for a date night or celebratory meal.

Great food and service. I really like the slow braised oxtail ragu pasta and salty pear for the cocktails.

I heard about Oliver's Trattoria from a fellow Yelp Elite and was excited to try it with my daughter since she loves pasta. The restaurant is beautiful, and we were seated on the patio since we didn't have a reservation. They started us with drinks, focaccia, and an olive spread, which was light and flavorful. I wasn't too hungry, so I ordered the Fritto Misto (fried calamari, shrimp, and smelt) with arrabbiata sauce. It was seasoned well and fried perfectly--really good. My daughter ordered the cacio e pepe with a side of grilled chicken, and unfortunately, it was disappointing. The pasta was bland even after adding salt and extra cheese, and the chicken didn't look appetizing and had a strange texture. Service was another downside. Our server only dropped off the food, and we didn't see him again. The busboy was kind and helped us more than the waiter. Overall, I wanted to love this place, but we left disappointed.

Went to Oliver's for a birthday dinner! The ambiance was beautiful. Make sure to get a reservation as it can get crowded! We ordered the calamari, Pizza, Bolognese and the mushroom pizza. Everything was good but the Bolognese was extra special. The pasta was extremely fresh! I think we will have to try more of the pastas during our next visit.

So happy I got to eat here. First of all, the place is gorgeous. I really love the decor. Outdoor and indoor seating are both very nice. The place is beautiful and very clean. Second, our waiter Victor was fabulous. Very kind and patient and explained the menu well. Very attentive too. He's wonderful so 5 stars for him. The food was delicious. The starter bread with the olive dip was so delicious. I wanted to keep eating it. The bread is super soft and the olive oil was top notch. I got the Tortelli di Erbette which was delicious. It's yummy and also not super heavy because it has the sage and the butter and maybe like a hint of lemon or something? It has chard in it which feels like the elevated spinach if you know what I mean... alongside actual spinach, goat cheese, and ricotta. I thought it was super great as a lunch item. And the pizza was super solid. I like a good looking pizza and this pizza is a good looking pizza. Authentic and I made sure to get it with the buffalo mozzarella because that's even better. Great thin crust. My mom got the calamari and as you can see, you get a pretty big portion. Anywho, if you want to go here, I'd say you should. The food's good. The ambiance is fabulous. And since this location is not Laguna Beach, you have plenty of parking!

This place is in Quail shopping center as good as its sister location in Laguna Beach...quality authentic Italian food...The ambiance is chic, charming and very inviting. It's a good place for business meeting, even for a date. Today was for a business meeting so leftovers came home...it was unprofessional to get photos but definitely it one of those places that i'll check in. The pizza was Capricciosa (Mozzarella Fior di Latte, tomato sauce, imported ham, mushrooms, olives, artichokes, basil, Parmigiano, and EVOO) for $25. Very delicious! Even though i are it after two hours sitting in car.

I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. The best pasta I've ever had, my boyfriend and I think about this when we're not at this restaurant and compare every spaghetti to it now. You can tell it's homemade, toppings in the pasta make the flavor 1000/10, margherita pizza was also so fresh. Service is fantastic, drinks are good and desserts are incredible. The place is so cute, we always sit in the "outside" area. Would recommend having a reservation to come here, always busy and even have to wait after checking in for our res.

Work party in the glass room, nice atmosphere and overall setting for our our dinner. Service was 'fine', nothing special nothing bad. Food. It's all about the food. I'll keep this short and just say of the 14 people there, nobody was very impressed with their food, and we had a wide variety. Appetizers were popular, but the entrees just fell flat; lacking flavor overall. One example, swordfish special, it was very flat and over cooked. It had a marinara type sauce on top which made it more edible, but didn't make up for the poor swordfish. I also got the bolognese pasta, again just very average. The restaurant was very busy, maybe they were just overwhelmed, but overall the experience reminded me of an average chain restaurant.

Not to be dramatic, but the Strozzapreti alla Norcina e Tartufo Nero at Oliver's Trattoria was kind of life changing. THE MOOD: Hubby and I went to Oliver's for a date night and it's now our new favorite date spot. When you walk in, the restaurant just feels elegant and romantic. You are able to see the bar area right as you walk in and it is beautifully lit up and inviting. There is plenty of indoor seating and outdoor seating where it has an open concept. There's also a private room you can rent out that is just as elegantly decorated. It was also fun seeing the pastas being handmade as we walked in. The ambiance in the restaurant overall is warm and inviting and decor feels elevated and fresh. Definitely a great spot for a date night or special occasion. I would say this is also probably a good spot for business meetings. THE FOOD: As soon as you sit down, you are given warm focaccia bread and this delightful olive spread. *Cocktails: For drinks we got the Aperol Spritz, Limone & Fragola, and Hugo Spritz. All were deliciously mixed and my favorite was the Hugo Spritz. If you like moscato, this was very reminiscent of that. *Anguria e Caprino: This is a watermelon salad and the watermelon comes out balled with goat cheese and lemon dressing. It was a hot day and this was such a delicious light refreshing dish. *Cantaloupe, Prosciutto, and Cheese: This was also a very light refreshing dish. The cantaloupe was really sweet and the sharpness of the cheese and smokiness of the prosciutto was a nice blend of flavors. *Polipo: If you like octopus like I do, you will love this dish. If I ever see octopus on a menu, I'm usually getting that dish - something about those tentacles that are just so fun to eat. This one did not disappoint - the octopus was perfectly cooked where the texture was both tender and crispy. *Speck e Funghi: This pizza comes with smoked prosciutto, mozzarella, gorgonzola, mushrooms, basil, and parmigiano. I love mushroom pizzas and they were super generous with their tasty mushrooms. Their pizzas had the perfect chew and thickness to it. Hubby doesn't usually like mushrooms, but he couldn't stop talking about this pizza and how he now wants to try every pizza on their menu. *Spaghetti allo Scoglio: This is a seafood pasta. It comes with calamari, clams, mussels, and shrimp in a tomato sauce, white wine sauce and garlic. We loved the seafood taste in every bite - the manager suggested we also crush some black pepper over it and honestly, it brought out the wonderful flavors even more. * Strozzapreti alla Norcina e Tartufo Nero: This is a handmade strozzapreti pasta with a parmigiano cream sauce and includes sausages, mushrooms, and shaved truffles. The chew to the pasta was so perfectly cooked. The pasta shape also picked up all the wonderful flavors of the creamy/mushroomy flavor and the truffles that topped it off made each bite heavenly. This pasta was probably one of my favorite things to have eaten in a long time. We had leftovers that we took home and I was desperately finding things around the house the next day to scrape up the remaining sauce - don't judge my life :) *Branzino al Sale: If you want some entertainment while you eat, you need to get the branzino. Its sea bass basked in a sea salt crust, lemon, EVOO, and fresh herbs. They roll it out on a table and set it on fire table side, carve it up, and beautifully plate it for you. The sea bass was so flaky and tender and the flavors of the fish were brought out by sea salt crust. *Desserts: For desserts, we tried Tiramisu, Creme Brûlée, and the Bigne. Not to be dramatic again, but their tiramisu is probably the best I've ever had. It just had the perfect amount of espresso soaked cake and their mascarpone cream was just so light, fluffy, and cloud like and the cocoa was a wonderful addition to tie this whole dessert together. THE 'TUDE: Everyone from the hostess, wait staff, and manager operated so professionally. My parents used to own a restaurant so I usually pay particular attention to how restaurant staff moves out of habit. I just noticed that everyone was so professional and nice - it really made this dining experience even more special. You can tell there were happy return customers because as we ate, the manager would greet those guests and ask "you want the usual?" Service alone usually is the determining factor of whether Hubby and I will return to a restaurant and this one is on point! OVERALL: Overall, we loved the romantic vibes, the EXCEPTIONAL food (I see you strozzapreti), and wonderful service, we will definitely be back!

We reserved this place for our d graduation. We chose this place because they are so easy to work with. We had a party of 30 people. Most restaurants i inquired want min amount and required reserved a private room which will cost $5000. We discussed everything via email. Originally he seated us outside patio, but we asked if possible to sit inside. He made it work for us. We got half of the semi private area. Luckily it was on Monday, not a lot of people. I already pretty much pre order everything via email, prepaid a small deposit. We ended up ordered more and take to go as well ..lol Price slight changed when I was about to pay the rest . I'm not quiet pleased with that. But what can I do. Just an FYI. Parking: plenty free shared retail parking. It is also why I chose this place so our guests can find parking easily.

Really nice restaurant space and a great dog friendly enclosed patio area. Went for a super late lunch on Sunday and the brunch men u was still available. Husband got the brunch pizza and I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. The carbonara is really heavy and really rich but very good. Would return to try some other menu items.

Amazing, attentive service. Our waiter was the best and was checking in often to make sure we got our entrees, immediately following our salad appetizer. Beautiful ambiance, dim light. Perfect for a romantic night out. I was there to celebrate my friend's birthday and they made it extra special by bringing her a complimentary panna cotta. The salad was amazing, I loved my glass of moscato. My spaghetti could have used a bit more flavor and the dessert I got with pistachio was not the best. I'll definitely order a different dish next time.

My wife and I absolutely loved this restaurant. Located in plaza with tons of parking this restaurant has a beautiful exterior and interior. Inside is open in airy with live plants and water fountains. Seating was very comfortable. I wish I got his name but I assume the manager, or maybe the most enthusiastic server I have ever seen, pretty much waited on the entire restaurant. The guy was somehow flawless taking orders, making cocktails, bringing out food, clearing tables, and being personable to everyone. He didn't miss a beat and really made the experience extra enjoyable. While reviewing the menu we were brought fluffy as a cloud freshly baked focaccia with tapenade. It was so good we ate two plates of it. To drink my wife had "Erik's Old Fashioned" which added amaretto to the classic. I had the "Forbidden Old Fashioned" which has secret ingredients. Seemed slightly floral . Whatever it was it was delicious and heavy poured. I wanted to try a negroni next but I knew it wouldn't be safe to drive! For entree I had the Salamino pizza with Mozzarella Fior di Latte, tomato sauce, spicy soppressata salame, basil, Parmigiano, and evoo. It looked and smelled heavenly and the flavor matched. I haven't had pizza in ages so I devoured it like a hungry wolf and loved every bite. My wife had the Homemade potato gnocchi with gorgonzola cream sauce, delicata squash, and walnuts. These were giant fluffy gnocchi and made to order. My wife loved the dish and I was blown away by the bite I took Amazing place and I cannot wait to return! Next time I will try one of their seafood dishes.

The food is amazing here. The restaurant itself is spacious and very elegant. The pasta with meat sauce was tasty and delicious. You might ask why the one star deduction? It is because of the loud and weird manager of this place the day that visited there. He would come to the table and start talking none stop about how amazing he is and everything. Honestly I understand being friendly with your guests, but being too friendly is kind of weird. Just saying!

Came here for dinner and they absolutely crushed it. The vibes, service, and food were perfect. I've been to the Laguna location and this one has a more modern and nicer ambiance. The food was almost identical and perfect like the first location. I've never had a menu item from either locations that's I did not like. I'm always so impressed with their consistency, quality of food, and ingredients. You can never go wrong with any of their pastas as those are their best menu items in my opinion. Most of their truffle menu items are really well made and balanced as well. One down side to this location is they do not have the fried squash blossoms that the Laguna location has. Those are my absolute favorite appetizer from them.

Fernando, thank you for the best first experience at Oliver's. I've heard such great things about this place, so reservations were a must (especially on a Friday night). We got sat in the covered patio area and everything is so cute! The ambiance is a vibe: it's busy, but calm and flows, if that makes any sense. Fernando was the best: we were huge fans of him, especially my baby boy, who loved hearing the nightly specials. The pizza here was incredible! The dough, the sauce, the toppings: wow. The pasta I got was vegetarian and fresh and the beet and goat cheese salad was good. Parking is very easy- there's lots of spots.

From the hostess's to the manager to the young man serving water and our wonderful waiter we had such a great time here. When walking in the first smell that hit my nose was the tomato sauce that they use on their pizza. Ordered 2 right away. Hostess suggested a couple and got them both. Also the roasted chicken was very tasty. The best part here is how attentive everyone was and how much they care for their customers. Just as simple as a handshake when walking in/with a great to see you made us feel right at home. We don't live close by but will make it a point to return.

Classy Italian spot, but still warm and easygoing. From the reservation to the host and server, everything felt smooth and friendly. We showed up late, a few minutes before closing, and they immediately told us we were fine, no rush, and to enjoy ourselves. Huge respect. Our server was an older gentleman who made us feel right at home. I forgot his name because we had a lot of wine and food, but he was the kind of person you remember. Great recommendations, great timing, and a fun vibe without trying too hard. The best part was a birthday tiramisu for my wife, plus a cake and a personal birthday song that felt genuinely sweet, not awkward. 10 out of 10. Places like this deserve to be busy every night.

Our new favorite Italian restaurant in south Orange County. We usually have a cocktail at the bar pre-meal served by either Eamon or Ameera who are always pleasant and happy to see us. Food is fresh; pasta is perfect. Their menu is varied and not your a-typical Italian restaurant. You can tell the chef cares about his food. We usually ask to sit with Victor. He's just the right amount of attentive. It can get a bit loud when busy and the seating is a bit tight on the enclosed patio. Small bar area. Plenty of self-parking.

Italian restaurant in Irvine with beautiful covered patio seating. I was looking for a dog friendly restaurant for a nice dinner. Service was friendly and attentive. Complimentary focaccia and olive dip was brought to us while we decided what to enjoy. We ordered a variety of dishes to share. Calamari Fritti-perfectly fried, light and crisp calamari rings and tentacles. Love that they included shrimp and zucchini. Tagliatelle alla Bolognese-homemade tagliatelle with bolognese sauce. Loved the meaty hearty sauce with these wider noodles. Tagliolini Mare e Monti-my favorite dish! The texture of these noodles was perfectly firm. Porcini and shiitake mushrooms with shrimp in a white wine garlic sauce was delicious! Margherita-love a simple well made margherita pizza. The crust was light with a nice chew. Halibut-the only disappointment of the night. I found the halibut to be overcooked to my liking. Profiteroles al Pistachio-we enjoyed these profiteroles which were filled with a pistachio custard and covered in chocolate ganache. Great restaurant with delicious food and a beautiful patio. I'd definitely come back!

Always loved their specials especially their fish. Pizza was always delicious thin crust Italian . Excellent and friendly service and good friendly ambiance .

Interior decor was beautiful, the food was mediocre which was very disappointing. I was with a big group and everyone thought what they ordered was bland. My pizza was soggy crust with burnt edges! I mean this is an Italian bougie pizza place. Honestly, Dominos pizza is much better. Every page on the menu it says chef has a Michelin mention. They why did the Mushroom risotto lack salt? Cauliflower soup super bland. Also, overpriced for everything! If you are paying $40 for pasta, you expect an adult portion! Risotto portion was good but not the rest of the pastas. $16 for dessert? Why? The complimentary focaccia and tapenade was the best thing we ate there. Also the waiter did not split our check that was kind of disappointing.

Food: Oliver's has revamped its menu in 2025 and while I was sad to see my favorite dish go, the ones that have remained are still a solid pick. The pasta for our Tagliolini and Maltagliati were perfectly al dente and respective proteins were cooked perfectly. They provide as much bread as you can eat and the wine and dessert selections are tasteful. Service: The front check in staff have always been accommodating. We typically walk in, but this last time we made a reservation for two and were seated inside of a very nice booth even though the place was at capacity. The service checks on you often and food comes out very rapidly. Atmosphere: The main dining floor and patio are compartmentalized with their own vibe. It's still feels very classy and upscale where ever you end up. When this place gets busy there isn't a lot of available parking directly in front of the restaurant, but there is a lot of auxiliary parking on the plaza itself. All in all I highly recommend Oliver's if you are looking for Italian food, a nice date night or professional place to have dinner.

Oliver's Trattoria is an upscale Italian restaurant, located at the Quail Hill shopping plaza. The interior is bright, airy and reminded me of a Tuscan villa. Complimentary bread with an olive oil with diced green olives is provided. I stopped by for a weekday lunch with my brother. Polpette ($24) - This dish came with 4 beef tenderloin meatballs stuffed with taleggio cheese and served with an arrabbiata sauce and green peas. The meatballs had wonderful flavor and were so tender and juicy, although I felt this dish was pricey given the quantity. Branzino ($30) - This dish consisted of Mediterranean seabass filet roasted with cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, garlic and fingerling potatoes. The fish was light, tender and had great taste. Gelato ($16 for 2 scoops) - We opted for pistachio gelato, it was nutty, and not as creamy as I had hoped for but still not bad, just ok. Overall I felt pricing is on the high side here, especially for the appetizers and desserts. Service was painstakingly slow here and our server seemed indifferent and not friendly unfortunately. Even though we ordered immediately, the whole lunch experience took over 2 hours from the time we ordered. However I do think the food was good.

We had such a fantastic evening here tonight! Everything was great. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a smile by the hostess, who quickly found our reservation and sat us in a corner booth. Ambiance was nice... it felt very lively and the decor was clean, warm and elegant. They have a large covered patio area, indoor dining room with booth and table seating, a private room that looks to seat about a dozen people and a small bar area. Our server was Victor, who was very personable and gave great recommendations. He immediately poured waters for us and brought out some of the most delicious focaccia bread with olive dip. My husband and I each started with an Old Fashion (The Forbidden One and Erik's)... both were tasty. I got one of the specials which was a zucchini lemon ziti with shrimp and scallops... PHENOMENAL! I will be dreaming about this! My husband got the maltagliati with braised veal shoulder and my son ordered the tagliatelle bolognese... both were wonderful (although my husband liked mine better than his).

Service here was excellent and fast. For example, we'd move our 1st finished entree plate off to the side of the table, and a man came by, grabbed it, and asked if we had another order coming. We said yes and he changed out our utensils and plate immediately. I also messed up on my order and I asked our server a few minutes later if I could make a substitution on my order and he checked in with the chef and they all made it happen. Food and drinks were all excellent and perfectly cooked. The only thing I couldn't stand was the lemon panna cotta - the lemon curd on top was waaay too sour and bitter. The berry was much better. Misc. comments: - Located in a small and spacious plaza so parking wasn't difficult; walk was short - There's an outdoor-ish seating area but (in February) they closed it off and turned on the heaters overhead so you shouldn't be too cold anywhere you sit.

Came for a Sunday night dinner and the service was on point. they awkwardly sat us at a small table when other couples were sat at 4 seater tables. This wouldn't really be an issue except the food we ordered couldn't fit on the table... Ordered the beef tare tare with bone marrow 5/5. Highly recommend the bone marrow gives it an extra oompf Strozzapreti alla Norcina - 4/5 truffle pasta with pork sausage. The pasta had good truffle flavor, but truffle themselves didn't. It felt like they added truffle oil to get more truffle flavor. Speck e Funghi Pizza, 3/5 - i'd skip. Pizza was mid and crust was half the pizza. Linguine Vongole - 4/5 solid amount of clams and great flavor paired with the noodles. however, the clams were pretty sandy where every other bite had a crunch. tiramisu 2/5- mid and expensive. The service here is okay, we made a reservation and were seated promptly. Our first round came fairly quick w/in 5min, but then our pastas took about 10-15min to arrive.

Food was delicious and the service was outstanding. The staff was very accommodating, attentive, and so sweet to my dog! Everything was delicious and fresh. 100/10

(Restaurant responded. The host absolutely did not share the information about a private event; he was dismissive and led me to believe outdoor seating didn't exist.) What a disappointment. It's a beautiful day, heard this place might be worth a try so decided to invest my time and drive out here for outdoor dining. Upon entry I was told they have no such thing. Host honestly made me feel lowly for even asking as I politely stood there in my sun hat and sunglasses. With so many other outstanding Italian options in our community and the cold reception I received today; it's not worth coming back.

Met up with a few girlfriends to catch up and kick off the new year. Made a reservation through OpenTable, which was easy, but it was pretty light for a weeknight. You might not need one, but best to be safe than sorry just in case. We were seated in a spacious booth seat and us girls decided to share a bunch of items. Started with water and their complementary bread with an olive tapenade. While we looked over the menu, our server walked us through all of their specials for the evening. A few items caught our attention, so our meal was pretty well rounded and hit all levels of the food pyramid. We got two appetizers to start things offs. Chose the Polpette ($26) - signature beef tenderloin meatballs stuffed with taleggio cheese, arrabbiata sauce and green peas. Super tender and buttery mouthfeel. The second item was a daily special for the evening, which included a saffron based risotto with burrata and seasonal vegetables. This was so flavorful and creamy and recommend giving these two items a try. For our mains, we moved forward with another two items. The Mortadella e Pistacchio ($28) intrigued us since we typically think of pistachio as a dessert or sweet item rather than savory. It was very interesting to say the least. Thin crust topped with mozzarella fior di latte, pistachio paste, mortadella, toasted pistachios and parmigiano gave us a mix of nutty, salty and maybe, smoky. It felt like it missing some acidity and the overall vibe was that it was nice to try but prob won't get again. The Agnello Scottadito ($48) was a hit tho! Lamb chops grilled with mint salmoriglio sauce, roasted potatoes and broccolini. We got our cooked to medium rare and it was perfection. Lastly, we couldn't leave without dessert - profiteroles & cheesecake with an almond biscotti crust and raspberry syrup. Some of the profiteroles were stuffed with different flavors such as custard, chocolate and maybe a rum or liquer. The liquer flavored ones were pretty strong haha. Can't go wrong with a cheesecake so a nice way to finish/end a meal. Overall, wonderful space and menu. Wouldn't mind coming back again to indulge in more items.

Been here on two separate occasions within three months. First time by myself, second time with my coworkers as a team event for the holidays. Both times the waiters were rude. The first time I was "pushed" to get the seafood pasta with a garlic sauce instead of tomato -- the resulting dish was disappointing and greasy. When I kindly mention this to the waiter, got a sassy response. The second time the waiter, embarrassed me in front of my entire team as I was ordering coffee. Each of these waiters were different, just generally very pushy, opinionated, very loud.

This was some of the best pasta and pizza I've ever had in my life. Highly recommend the fungi and margarita pizza, and the Strozzapreti alla Norcian e Tartufo Nero. The pizza's dough is extremely chewy and the sauce and toppings are so well balanced. The Strozzapreti alla Norcian e Tartufo Nero is pricey but honestly worth every penny! The noodle texture is SOOOO good. The noodles are bouncy and the flavor of the sauce is delectable. I promise you will not regret it. We enjoyed our time due to the wonderful service of Victor. You will be lucky to have him as your server. Enjoy your next Italian night out at the wonderful Oliver's Trattoria.

Wow. Last week we had our 28 person holiday party at Oliver's Trattoria. What an incredible evening. Giovani made it all happen and he's fantastic and very professional all while providing a friendly family like atmosphere. Did I mention the food? More wow. Freshly made pasta. Our appetizers included their pizza with gorgonzola, mushrooms and ham which was fantastic. The caprese salad and eggplant parmigiana were so good. And the main courses were incredible. I had their classic lasagne balonese. Best I've ever had. Bottom line, I highly recommend Oliver's and give Giovani a family friendly hug while there.

I came here with my husband and we ordered the polpette (meatballs), caprese & burrata and insalata. We split everything and we were planning on splitting an entree but we were too full. The polpette was very delicate, not too dense or overdone. I originally thought the caprese was overpriced when I read the menu, but the quality of the tomatoes were great. They were perfectly ripe and still firm and full of flavor. The insalata was a really big portion. It's definitely enough to split. The service was incredible! I think our server's name was Mark. I like sitting on the back patio best, but there is also a covered patio if it's too sunny. They are dog friendly. We used to come to this location often for brunch or dinner when it was still Two Left Forks. We will definitely come back.

Ever since I went to nearby Irvine Grill and passed by Oliver's Trattoria, I've been wanting to try it. Well, just so happened that a work dinner was scheduled for here, so I guess I got that chance after all. Ordered the Polpette, Caprese & Burrata, and Polipo as appetizers. Polpette was great, really appreciated the amount of marinara it came with. Caprese & burrata was pretty heavy on tomatoes and not enough burrata, but it was still good. Polipo was actually octopus, pretty good as well. After much deliberation, I ended up going against my usual lasagna instincts and went with the Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. I regretted absolutely nothing! It was everything I hoped for and more. Well-cooked noodles, a great sauce, and plenty of meat. I was more than satisfied. Service is great, no complaints from me. Really glad I had the opportunity to come here, definitely need to come back!

A very nice Italian restaurant in the Quail Hill shopping center in Irvine. Plenty of parking, though it does get busy on weekend evenings. It was packed on Saturday evening. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly and efficient service. The food is decent. We had the calamari and 2 different pizzas. I would recommend, if you are in the area.

Don't let the casual shopping center fool you into thinking this Italian restaurant isn't worth your visit. The food, the staff and the ambience were all very Italian. The waiters were literally speaking Italian to each other. The food was phenomenal! I'm sad it's so far away because I'd go to this place more often.

I cannot recommend this restaurant. First off, for the food, we ordered the Rigatoni Cacio e Pepe, Tagliolini al Limone, and the Margherita Pizza. The Cacio e Pepe was alright because the sauce wasn't the best, but it also wasn't the worst 2.5/5, I wouldn't recommend it in terms of white sauce pasta. If you like white sauce, the Limone was better, we enjoyed the sauce much more 3.5/5. The pizza was the best of the three 4/5. None of the dishes came with protein. ONE of my problems was that while my partner and I were trying to enjoy our food, we noticed that a man came in with his two kids. According to the menu (named after the owner's son, Oliver), I thought he was likely one of the owners (he called out his son's name and there was a picture of the chef in the menu). The kids were quite disruptive, walking on the booth chairs and running around the restaurant, with the staff repeatedly telling them to stop. I get it, they're children, and that's fine, but I found it unprofessional to just let children step on seats, especially at this type of restaurant. But that's not my main concern. What truly bothered me was that after the older boy kicked his little sister in the knee, she was visibly upset and started chasing him around. The man grabbed the girl and proceeded to hit her a couple of times, saying they were being embarrassing. I was appalled by what I saw, and frankly, my mood was ruined. I couldn't finish my food. Seeing a small child hit like that was very upsetting, especially when I saw that it was not her fault. To see a child hit in the middle of the restaurant felt extremely unprofessional and made me feel sick. I will not be coming back here, nor will I recommend this place to any of my friends. edit: I can't say for sure that the man is the owner of the restaurant, but he and staff were talking to each other, and he never ordered anything/ate there. According to the menu, the restaurant is named after the owner's son, Oliver, so I thought he was likely one of the owners.

this place is a little pricey but it's on the michelin guide so i always wanted to try it! i see their truffle pasta everywhere so much that i started dreaming about it so it's about time i try it. we got their pomodoro burrata and truffle pasta. pomodoro was 31 but truffle was a steep 52. yikes. after getting the food, the truffle looked very simple for a 52 dollar dish, but in this case, it's the ingredients that count, not the presentation. the taste is definitely there. cream is full of truffle scent and pasta is chewy and cooked well. is it worth 52? i'm still trying to decide, maybe if they loaded the top with more black truffle. regardless, i think it was a very solid dish. pomodoro was very tasty, the tomatoes were fresh and burrata makes it so creamy! next time i'll stick to the pomodoro but oliver's trattoria is definitely worth a try. service is nice and the indoor decor plus lighting makes it a cozy spot for a special occasion.