Oliviana Ristorante & Bar Italiano

The wife and I went out for an anniversary dinner. We did not have reservations; however, we were fit in perfectly fine. There was a nice booth that we were seated in. The musicians were setting up and began playing a little later. The food was very, very good. The gluten-free noodle option was also very good with the shrimp scampi. The Doughball appetizer was outstanding. We had an excellent time, and we enjoyed it thoroughly. We will definitely be going back.

We went to dinner at Oliviana on a Wednesday evening without a reservation. Fortunately, we still had a table to sit outside. Both outside and inside there is plenty of space. But if you want to sit inside, I advise you to make a reservation. It seemed full to me. We were served by Michael, very pleasant and friendly man. We took a bottle of wine together, which are cheaper on Wednesday due to a promotion. As a starter we had the bruschettas and tuna tartare. Both very tasty, only the bread was maybe just a little too hard. As a main course we had the shrimp pasta and the Greek pizza. Delicious 👌 I definitely recommend the Greek pizza! So many different flavors. For dessert we had the cheesecake, which was also delicious. We will definitely come back to try the other dishes!

I love eating here! The food is great!! Must try it!! The food is fresh and I asked and was told prepared daily! The dressing are made in house. The Caesar and ranch are amazing!! I wish I took more pictures of our food. Drinks were great as well.

I decided to take my husband here for his birthday as it was our 1st time dining here and so glad that I did! The ambiance is great! Our server, Lauren was awesome! She provided excellent service! The food was amazing! We played it safe and ordered pizza. We decided on the Carne Pizza and it was 💯. They provided a complimentary Cannoli for his birthday too!! We will definitely be back!!! ☺️

Traditional Italian food with top tier service at an affordable price! The atmosphere was really nice, especially with the jazz music on Saturdays. The calamari and the chicken parmesan were my favorites.

This was my husband and mines first time here. We arrived 5 minutes before our reservation and were immediately greeted and sat by the nice host. Once we were at our table it took 20 minutes for our server to even acknowledge us. Not sure if they were understaffed or whatnot but the restaurant didn’t seem so busy to have to wait 20 minutes to even be greeted by a waiter. When she finally came to our table and took our order she was very pleasant. Our food came quickly and it was delicious. I will note that the waiter didn’t check on us while we ate and that was a bit odd to me. Overall it was an ok experience and I would go back with hopes of better service.

We went there for my birthday dinner and we had an amazing time there. We had pizza and the chicken piccata. Both were delicious. The ambiance of the place was immaculate. I got a free cannoli for my birthday which made my day.

This restaurant has become another one of my favorites in the area. Shown to me by a friend, we have eaten there a few times for brunch as well as I have gone solo for dinner, and it's been great every single time!! Shown in the picture is shrimp scampi which was absolutely delish.

Elevated Italian with charm and flavor Oliviana's brings a bit of upscale flair to the Augusta dining scene, and it's quickly become one of my favorites for a polished yet relaxed night out. The service is consistently excellent--shout out to Dalton for making our experience especially welcoming and attentive. The appetizer selection is strong (highly recommend starting there), and the menu overall is robust without being overwhelming. You can tell there's intention behind the dishes--classic Italian with thoughtful twists. Great wine list and well-crafted cocktails round out the experience. Whether you're out for a date night or catching up with friends, Oliviana's strikes the perfect balance of refined and approachable.

My husband and I had high hopes for this restaurant turned out to be a disappointment. We ordered the ricotta meatballs, 3 small meatballs with a dollop of ricotta on the side and over spiced. The bread they serve is definitely store bought, not that good crusty Italian bread at all. I had the shrimp scampi which tasted fine, my husband had the lasagna, which he said, seemed more like manicotti. But again tasted fine. Now for dessert, never order the tiramisu. I can't even imagine making it the way they did. The ladyfingers were dry, absolutely no coffee whatsoever they make it with caramel?? To top it all off we felt that our waiter was inconvenienced by us being there! High point is that the shopping center it's in looks really cute.

We were in town this past weekend for the Augusta National Woman's Amateur and needed something to refuel after walking 7+ miles! When we got there we were told it would be around an hour wait but we could be seated immediately if we didn't mind sitting outside. It was a gorgeous night so we choose outside! Service was great and food was delish! Our table ordered Shrimp Scampi, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Truffle Chicken Pasta, and a kids Alfredo! We also all had a side caesar salad. Everything was so good! If we are ever in the area we will for sure be back!

Things began rocky... disagreement over reserversation. Don't want a disagreement before I eat. A couple more couples after us was thoroughly reprimanded for not having reservations. They were walking thru talking loudly to them. Bruchettea and tea arrived promptly. They're both very good. Still waiting for food. Barry loves his very tender chicken And pasta. My spaghetti bolanese tasted very different from the last time . Pasta tasted fresh , unseasoned, tasteless.. Bolanese... tasteless ground meatball Was here 4 weeks ago. Food was really really good. Tonight. I am highly unsatisfied. Service quick, attitude Ambiance. Very Good Inside outside and bar dining Juanita

The food here is absolutely terrific. Austin took such good care of us, and made some wonderful recommendations. What a gift to have this fine eatery just steps away from the golf course. Try the truffle pasta, it's to die for. Oh, and the music slaps. xoxo

This is a good place for a last minute date or after work dinner. The service is good but the pasted was just okay. I found the marinara over salted. I didn't do my normal yelp check to see what was recommended so maybe I can go back for a second date and try something else on the menu.

On last Friday, 22 of us in our marriage group celebrated the holidays at Olivianna's in their private dining room. It was a perfect setup; laidback but yet a tinge of intimacy. The district manager was helping me over 2 weeks with dinner arrangements and communication was very professional. Our waitress for the evening did not miss a beat despite the fact that she was serving 22. To my knowledge everyone enjoyed their food. I have not dined here for dinner since they closed for renovations. I could tell that they must have hired a new chef or just brought new ideas to the table because they moved up several stars in food taste and presentation. All you could hear were oooh and awww as the food started coming out. Beautiful!! I had the pan seared salmon with roasted delicious carrots and switched out my rice for broccolini. I am a sucker for a Caprese salad and it didn't disappoint. My husband's steak was perfect and we also enjoyed the side of meatballs with ricotta cheese. I was impressed and would like to return soon.

We had the Margarita Pizza & Spaghetti Bolegnese. They both excellent. The service was great. My new favorite place in Augusta.

We were craving some good Italian food and decided to try Olivianas on a Friday evening. We called and made a reservation for 3. When we arrived we were given the choice of indoor or outdoor seating. The weather was nice and cool so we opted to be outside. Our waitress was wonderful and gave us great recommendations. We started with drinks and calamari. Then we ordered our main courses. We got a margarita pizza and chicken piccatta. The chicken piccatta flavors seemed to be unbalanced, the lemon flavor was overpowering. The noodles were good and chicken was moist, but we just couldn't get over the strong lemon taste. The margarita pizza was ok. The mozzarella was very thick and it needed more basil. It wasn't the best we've had, but also not the worst. We like 2 or the 3 drinks that were ordered. The rosemary grapefruit refresher and Kentucky Waterfall were winners! The cannoli dessert was delicious and perfect for sharing.

Some of the best spaghetti bolognese I have had! Highly recommend and Caesar salad was great also.

I had a lunch meeting with someone new to the area whom I had never met. I suggested Oliviana's and I was not disappointed. The service was spectacular and the food even better. My guest was blown away and her thank you note described our meal as beautiful and delicious, which it was. I ordered some of my lunch favorites for us to split. Greek salad (easily big enough for 2) the Greek pizza (never too much Greek) and the meatball appetizer. We had plenty to eat and even had leftovers that were beautifully packed in a to-go box. We sat in a booth by the window in the bar area which gave a well lit and comfortable space to visit. This is why I always recommend Oliviana's to my friends new to the area. My favorite.

Oliviana's in Augusta, GA is an Italian restaurant serving up some awesome food and great drinks. Food: We ordered the chicken parm on a bed of spaghetti which was served hot and tasty however way too much cheese (never thought that was possible)... The chicken Marsala was perfect, flavorful, tender chicken and served hot also, we had a shrimp Caesar salad that we really enjoyed. Oh, let's not forget the Manhattan I got from the bar. Service: Our server was great, just was on 5 hour energy or caffeine... something. Seriously, he was attentive, friendly and very patient as we took sometime to decide what to eat. Ambiance: The decor is ok, nothing that would raise eyebrows however intimate. I like how the dining room is physically separated from full bar. Recommend: oliviana's is great for date night or any special day dinner. The people are great and most importantly the food is good.

If I could make this a 10 star review here we go first of all the server was very attentive and lovely! The food was fantastic and very well flavored. We received a free cannoli at the end of our meal. The server packed our leftovers for us. We look forward to coming back for another great meal.

I so wanted to like the food here because the decor, ambiance and location are amazing. However the food was bland and basic. I did enjoy watching the kitchen and pizza makers.

I walked in and sat at the bar. It was very cold in there. I looked around and over half the people had coats on. Key thing is freezing while trying to eat is no bueno. I was recommended by a friend to have the pizza. It was good but so salty it burnt my tongue. I flipped it over and the crust was loaded with large salt crystals that I had to scrape off. I had the margarita pizza. It did taste good sans the salt bath. Bartender was super nice helpful and very prompt. Another key downer is staff whining at the bar while doing tickets. The guy in the picture called his guest "stupid". And said "these lazy people can just one bill and cash app each other." Yeah no to him. If I do ever sit down he will NOT be my waiter.

We came here on a Sunday night. One of only a handful of local (not a chain!) restaurants open on a Sunday night. The service and food was incredible! Atmosphere was great too! We had a reservation and was seated on time. I'd definitely visit this restaurant next time I am in Augusta!

I love the Greek Pizza. I was very disappointed to find it is not available on the lunch menu.

Delicious pizza with fun flavors. We ordered the Margherita, Carne, and Dolce & Spicy pizzas. Lots of toppings that were spread evenly throughout. The crust was really yummy too - and not too large.

If you haven't tried Oliviano's it is a must try. The staff is amazing. The food is great. It is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria so order accordingly. The atmosphere is business casual but definitely kid friendly. This is a great restaurant in a cute little shopping nook of Surrey Center. If you want Italian that is not commercialized than try this restaurant.

Service was okay, ambience is nice but no go on the food. Being from New Jersey, we live and die Italian food. With that said, we have lowered our expectations having lived all over the world and the US. Oliviana's was a major strike out. The calamari was either tough or undercooked. Online it was stated to be a Happy Hour selection but not so. The crab cake was tasty but too much salt. The pizza considering that they have a brick oven was a total miss. It was bland and didn't have the crispy crust that we requested.

Almost 1 year ago I wrote a far less than rave review about Oliviana's. At the request of a friend who really wanted to eat there I went back with a party of friends, slightly larger than the previous time and at approximately the same time. So, more or less that same conditions as before, and the results of this visit was .... Great, honestly the food was wonderful, and service was, like before, topnotch. I'm giving them a 5-star review because well, they were that good, and this is coming from someone who complained about them previously.

If you have dental issues DO NOT get the ribeye. I was not the least bit impressed with the steak. Super tough and came with a large garlic butter lump on top. I was always told.... If it's a good steak, you don't need to top it with anything. Guess that holds true. We also ordered the salmon which left a lot to be desired as well. The positives were the restaurant decor and waiter were both nice, but that's about as far as it goes for this place.

Food is consistently good. Pricing is reasonable and the restaurant is good for casual dining or a special occasion.

I come here every year for my birthday and the food is amazing you have to try the smoked salmon the service is super friendly and the ambience is really nice and calming

Olivianas has the best customer service ever! I love the Greek Salad, pizza, and cheesecake. It's a great atmosphere for families and perfect for date nights or friends nights as well!

Food was delicious and very appealing in presentation. I haven't eaten at Olive Garden in a few years and was pleased with my dining experience.

Just okay. Disappointed with the food every time we've gone. Definitely overpriced for the quality. Overcooked noodles, and the sauce was so salty my tongue was burning. The service was good each time we've gone and the drinks are always great! Just wish the pasta dishes were better. We tried 4 different dishes for reference. I would like to give the pizza a try.

We went in late Sunday evening to just grab a couple cannolis. The inside is GORGEOUS. The cannoli was not great- filling was not firm. I am no food expert, but my family being from NY I love my cannolis so this was a disappointment. We will be coming here to try their food though! Will update once we do!

Called in to go and picked up. Orders were correct and on time. Great service and amazing pizza. Good price too

Food was very good, we wanted a local dinner spot and this was perfect! Sat down right away and our server was quick.

First and foremost... FOOD IS GREAT!!! However, I want to order online but the website will not allow me to make any changes to the entree... for instance, I want a Greek pizza without pepperocinni. Website does not allow me to add notes. So the only way I can order what I want is to call it in... big disappointment

Too woke for me. We were there the night Trump was shot. They didn't allow the TV to be put on anything involving the shooting because it is "too controversial" the bartender said that the ownership wouldn't allow it. I will dine elsewhere

Great service, fantastic food and the Italian Margaritas are memorable! The pizzas are the best in town and all of their Italian dishes taste homemade!

For starters let me say, that in general I love going to Oliviana's. The atmosphere and the staff have always been a cut above, but lately I've noticed some slippage in the kitchen. Last Tuesday I ordered a simple pasta plate with meatballs, as did my companion. To our surprise the pasta came out just short of mush. The pieces of rigatoni were so overcooked that they were falling apart. O's is ostensibly an Italian restaurant, but their kitchen got an F for the most simple of all Italian dishes.

We always feel like family when we go there. The food is always so good. I had a calamari appetizer and a wonderful Greek salad with salmon. My husband had the rib eye steak - just perfect. If you are looking for a special cocktail - try the Augusta 76 (it's a play on the French 75 - but so much more).

Met up with a friend here while I was visiting for town. There was a slight wait (about 15 min or so), but by the time we were seated we were met by our server who was extremely energetic and knowledgeable! I got the lasagna and we started with an appetizer.. both were delicious! And food came out quick! Which I can appreciate at a busy restaurant.. this has been added to my list to come back to when I visit home. Definitely a most go!

Nice place to kick back at the bar or dining room alone, a date or with friends. Husband and I were greeted right away and seated at a good table. Waitress was friendly, warm and knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered drinks, appetizer and entrees. The waitress, Ashley, spaced our food and drinks out appropriately. All of the food was served piping hot and the drinks were nicely chilled. Management even stopped by our table to ask if we were enjoying our visit. We will definitely try to get together soon!

The ambience, the food, and the staff. Thank you guys for a great night out. We appreciated the hospitality. I highly recommend this restaurant for brunch with girls, couples nights, mom didn't cook nights, and any occasion . I can't wait until the renovation ends and the new additions are complete so I can come back and dance. Thank you again.

Dont know what they did to their Pizza it looked like pretzel sticks with a bunch of parmesan cheese on it & oil. Oliviana used to have the best Pizza in town, not anymore!!!

Great place in Surrey!!! Met a girlfriend here in Augusta during Masters' week for apps and drinks, and we had a blast!!! Good food, great drinks, and a whole lot of fun learning to salsa!!!! We sat at a high top in the bar area. Next time we'll be sure to get there early, so we can be closer to the dance floor where all the action happens! There were lots of couples on the dance floor jamming and periodically an instructor would belt out some step instructions and perform the sequenced steps for all to attempt. Soon after the crowd followed her lead. We loved the music, so hats off to the DJ! We noticed a few dancers meant to entice you out of your seat onto the dance floor which eventually happened to us!!! Learning to salsa was really fun!!! Our drink of choice on this evening was the Expressotini. They were delicious!!!! For an appetizer, we decided on the bruschetta also great! After a certain hour, they offer a limited menu including only a few apps and their pizzas. We shared a Quattro Stagioni pizza topped with prosciutto, artichoke, mushroom, black olives & mozzarella. The food and overall experience was simply delightful!!! Will definitely visit again!!!

They have pulled out all the stops for ambiance and aesthetics. Great happy hour menu and love the staff espcially Elliott!

Amazing place to celebrate our daughter. We had a party of 7 and they accommodated us well. Food was delicious and the service was excellent. We will be back!

This was my second visit to Oliviana's. My first visit was over 6 years ago and I don't really remember what I ordered. Oooh but honey, I won't forget this. My mouth is watering as I type this! I ordered the Stromboli. It came with mozz, pepperoni, sausage, meatball, and I asked our waiter if they could add ricotta in it. They did for no additional charge! This was sooo good. The bread alone was hot and crispy. Dipping it in the paired marinara was excellent. I can't wait to go back. I will stay just, FYI: They were out of a few items (mainly seafood) due to availability. & staffing challenges. (Which is happening universally). This was printed on the bottom of the menu.

I had the shrimp scampi on angel hair. It was delicious. I also had the calamari which was delicious as well in the meatballs for an appetizer. All delicious. the service was really good in the atmosphere and ambience was good as well. I will return.

Our server Tiffany was great. The food was delicious. Sadden by the smaller menu. Hopefully they can get back to the original soon. Would love less "juice" under the pizza I ordered but I'm sure it's cause of the toppings. For was great. Always coming back for more

This is pretty good as far as Italian fare goes. It has a classy atmosphere to it, even though it's pretty casual, if that makes sense. They also seem to have some cool community building events like a dance night, which I unfortunately did not get to attend. I showed up on a Sunday night, and the place was packed. However, the hostess sat us fairly quickly and our waiter showed up pretty quickly to address us and put in our drink orders. Our waiter was very helpful but a little bit too talkative for my taste. On the bright side, he was very proud of the place. He explained to us that the food USED TO be mediocre, but now he was glad to stand behind what the new chefs had to offer. And I agree, the foods that we ordered were all very good. While not entirely authentic Italian, it is a cut above what the chains Olive Garden, Carrabas, and Macaroni Grill have to offer combined. What I did find very annoying was that in all his talk, our waiter had informed us he was going to bring out bread and just forgot about it. When he did bring it out, it was well after we had finished our appetizers (calamari and bruschetta), and had started on our meals (2 pizzas and a Vongole). The bread was a huge let down, especially after the wait. And the Vongole was decent but a surprisingly small portion. However, the other dishes were very well made and portioned. I would definitely recommend coming, and I will probably try this place again, maybe on Sunday morning for bottomless mimosas.

I've been here several times for brunch, lunch and dinner. The food, drinks and atmosphere is always nice. If you love Italian food then you must try this restaurant!

All Pizza options are amazing! Sadly around here you have to go to a fancy Italian restaurant to get good pizza but well worth it.

I'll keep this simple. Pizza good. Everything else is overpriced, tastes like they learned to cook Italian food at community college, and it's all very overrated. Ordered the bruschetta and it was 5 bites of dried bread. They used feta cheese instead of mozzarella, probably to save money because what I realized is the menu is put together using COSTCO products and it tastes pretty second class because of it. The bread: not sure why you have to ask for bread, they don't just bring it out, I'd gladly pay for good bread, but unsurprisingly, it's not. Bread has no flavor, made using only light white flour, they need to add some density to the bread, a heavier darker heft like rye and/or wheat flour. Plus some salt, dang. And if you want to add some salt to your food you can't because the salt shakers are all gunked up and their too cheap to get salt and pepper grinders. Piccata Chicken was awful and totally overpriced. The chicken was that bagged frozen chicken from Costco boiled. The wine sauce tastes like dish soap water and the Angel hair pasta tasted like the $0.74 price saver's pasta you get from a Kroger. And who's dumb idea was arugula salad? It's like chewing on weeds. Arugula is added to salad, arugula is NOT supposed to BE the salad, totally lame. $18.00 for that. Get out of town. I just came from 13 years in Europe, i can promise you they don't disappoint you this hard anywhere at these prices and they're doing a lot more with a lot less. The calamari are usually very good but of course they were out. Whoever the owners of Oliviana's are, contact me if you me to come and tell you to your face all the ways you're screwing up. Atmosphere; good.