Osteria Olio

This was absolutely the best dining experience I’ve had in a very long time!! For starters the service was spectacular! Our server Leslie was so welcoming and helpful! This was our first time here and she made sure we had a full understanding of the menu and was happy to make sure we had a wonderful experience. She was absolutely the best and so was every staff member we interacted with. The hostess Francesca was so sweet, helpful and welcoming! We were also new to the area of the restaurant and she was very helpful with directions. Our meals were the most amazing food! I highly recommend asking your server for suggestions because the suggestions we were given were the best choices we could let have made without them! Each of our meals were absolutely perfect! I’ve been to many Italian restaurants but this has absolutely become my favorite! I typically do not order desserts at a restaurant unless I’m in the mood but after looking at the dessert menu and having an amazing meal I knew I had to try something! Our server was amazing at helping us make a decision and it was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was so gorgeous! I felt like I was transported to Italy or some elite city! From the decor and the vibe of the restaurant you’ll fall in love with the place just stepping foot onto the grounds! I highly recommend for you to visit this restaurant as soon as posible if you want to fall in love with food again! I was so blown away!

Upscale Italian restaurant providing top notch service and delicious food. I was blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect. From service to checkout, we were constantly amazed by the hospitality of the staff. Attention to detail matters and our server was fantastic. I recommend the tiramisu for dessert. It’s a must try! The roasted carrots were deliciously crispy on the outside glazed with a wonderful sauce. The focaccia had a beautiful honey drizzle which was a delicious surprise. Don’t miss out on this amazing restaurant. I’ll definitely be back.

Had dinner at Osteria Olio on my last night in Athens, and I couldn’t have picked a better place. From the moment I sat down, the experience felt intentional and thoughtful—thanks to Bekah, who guided the evening with care and professionalism. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu—not just listing dishes, but offering real insight into how each one was prepared, what set it apart, and how the flavors would come together. What stood out most was how she asked the right questions to understand what I was in the mood for, then made recommendations that felt tailored rather than routine. Nothing felt scripted—just genuine attention to creating a memorable experience. Truly one of the highlights of my trip.

Hands down THE best restaurant in Athens. I have heard tons of raving reviews and decided to try the Family Style Chef’s Tasting myself. 100% worth it- it was SO MUCH food and the waitress/waiters will ask you about your preferences. Our waitress noted that I perked up when she asked about duck so lo and behold, we got a duck entree. Everything was delicious and if my fiancé & i had the ability to, we would’ve finished it. The pizza was absolutely the best one i’ve ever had. The 3 courses also came with a dessert but they gave us an extra one since we were celebrating a birthday. 10/10 recommend if you’re celebrating any special event. The restaurant itself is also decorated very elegantly and felt super high end. Only valet parking on site but it is validated by the restaurant.

We had the most AMAZING dinner here this evening! Every bite was DELICIOUS and the service was the best! Charles was the best server on top of all the others that helped as well. We appreciate how much detail and thought went into our anniversary dinner! It was very special! 🤍

This is an upscale restaurant with interesting dishes. You may find less common ingredients that make it to the menu, such as fennel pollen. The food we had was excellent, and I would return and recommend it to others. The restaurant did feel a little crowded, and I wouldn't go here if I wanted a more intimate setting for a special dinner. The service we received on a Saturday night was good, but not great.

Outstanding on every level. Flawless cuisine. Exemplary and thoughtful service. We’ve been here many times and the experience is always the same. Delightful service. We were celebrating two of my kids’ birthdays and they kindly brought out an extra treat without asking. Should you get the focaccia bread with ricotta and honey? Yes. POLPETTE E POLENTA is PHENOMENAL. The pizzas are awesome too. All six of us loved our different meals. You can sit in the comfy bar area to just hang and order creative cocktails as well. Really nice outdoor seating and complimentary valet parking. This is the hidden gem of Athens

Absolutely INCREDIBLE. Stop reading this and book it. Montana was our server and she went above and beyond for our anniversary. The whole staff made us feel so special! We had the grilled artichokes, cacio e pepe, the agnolitti, the lamb, and the chicken and they threw in a desert that was scrumptious! The food, atmosphere, service was PHENOMENAL. 100/10 would recommend! Get your behind over there!

My husband and I went last night, our first time The service was impeccable. Everyone we spoke to had great knowledge on wines and menu offerings The food was wonderful, well prepared, plated, hot and tasty The space was beautiful. Very well decorated and comfortable. The assist manager gave us a tour of event space and hotel after dinner. She was very knowledgeable We will go again next time we're in town‼

Pasties are delectable--a perfect addition to brunch. The hash is a favorite, but the quality has varied between visits.

My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary and it was absolutely fantastic! The focaccia had some sort of honey glaze that was fabulous. The pizza was one of the best I've ever had! Also, my spicy rigatoni was delicious! Our waitress was so kind and very professional. Everything down to the lighting of the restaurant made it such a romantic night.

It was incredibly refreshing to find generous parking options, and plenty of space at an Athens restaurant. Started the night at the bar - the cocktails were superb. After being seated, the service was fine but felt amateur for the vibe that they are going for. Most of the food was good, especially the pizza. The duck tortellini fell short - it was served cold, not sure if that was intentional. Overall positive experience, especially in a college town.

The drive to this place felt slightly suspicious at first but the industrial building it is located at is very beautiful. They have Valet parking immediately pulling in, or self parking. The front area had plenty of beautiful outdoor seating and outdoor lighting I can only patiently wait to enjoy in the fall with friends. I failed to take an interior picture but it was stunning inside! Most staff had the cutest uniforms. The bar area was stunning. Thankfully there was no wait when we arrived. Our servers name was Jane, she was super sweet and helpful. Go Jane! I tried the Bitter Man from the cocktail menu, though I can't recall the ingredients 10/10 on that! We ordered the Calamari, Cane Americano Pizza, and two of the pasta options. Everything and I do not exaggerate, everything was delicious. The Lobster Ravioli was my personal favorite. And the honey on the Cane Pizza was an unexpected delight. I will definitely be returning! And I absolutely recommend you visit at least once if in the Athens area.

Best new restaurant in Athens with impeccable staff with a great knowledge of the menu. Osteria Olio Brunch On our last day, we enjoyed an unbelievable brunch in their beautiful Osteria Olio restaurant. They have delectable traditional dishes, Italian inspired brunch options, perfect pastries, an array of delicious coffee, and stellar brunch cocktails! Like their unforgettable quiche, this flavorful little number is creamy and soft inside, topped with tangy onions and scallions and the best salty flaky pastry crust. Its eye roll good. If sweet is your jam, you have to try the amazing ricotta pancakes. Our waitress, Montana, recommended them and we are thankful! It's divine! Crunchy caramelized outside hiding double pancakes inside that are fluffy, creamy, sweet, and warm. The maple syrup blueberries balance with some fruitiness and sweet. Their brunch cocktail menu is an Italian dream with their limoncello spritz! Cool and bubbly, sweet, and lemony. Perfect with the quiche! You really can't go wrong with anything here, like the pastries basket to start with lemon ricotta cake is lemony and sweet yet fluffy and creamy cake. Pecan Monkey bread is croissant based pull-apart with buttery cinnamon and sugar topped with candied pecans. Peach crostata is crunchy and sweet pastry stuffed with fresh caramelized peaches. Croissant (pain au chocolate) is crunchy and flaky, chocolate stuffed inside and on top. As far as salads, the Peach & Melon salad is refreshing, cool watermelon and honey dew, crunchy peach, topped with a crunchy spicy topping and delicate salty and meaty prosciutto. Plus, we really loved the Potato Hash. It is perfectly cooked egg, savory and seasoned, the salsa verde and Calabrian chili oil give it earthy, brightness, and spice. Then, the tangy onions pair well with the potatoes! Osteria Olio Dinner Osteria Olio is the best new restaurant in Athens, GA! This swanky new spot is a masterpiece of impeccable ambiance, inventive modern Italian fare, perfect pastas and pizzas, sensational steak, divine desserts, and sensational cocktails all wrapped into one of the best culinary experiences this year! Starting with the Bistecca Alla Griglia (Ribeye, it is cooked to perfection, tender, with a sensational seasoning. Don't even need the accoutrements but the chimichurri (broccoli based) is bright and herbaceous and the tart and rich steak sauce is almost like a Demi glaze yet sweeter and tarter. And ending with the Olive Oil Cake, a light lemony sweet cake with creamy vanilla creama and peach puree. They top it off basil compressed peaches and paired with a crunchy, brittle-like cookie. For our appetizers, we enjoyed the sensational Polpette (meatballs). Light half pork and beef rolled up with creamy cheese and tangy, earthy tomatoes. As well as the beef Carpaccio, a meaty and tender topped with salty funky blue cheese dollops, earthy arugula, pickled tart fennel with a side of grilled sourdough made in house! And you can't go wrong with the House made focaccia, a crispy and airy and paired with the creamy ricotta and delicious honey mixture! Washed them all down with the best of their cocktails, Special Landmark. It is a refreshing vodka cocktail with sweet italicus, tart lemon, herbaceous thyme, and bubbly prosecco. Along with the delicious steak, I enjoyed the epic Malfalde Cacio E Pepe pasta! Al dente specialty pasta made in-house only a few places and this is one of them, plus it looks almost like octopus. The pasta is hefty and hearty then topped with very creamy sauce and topped with sharp cheese and a ton of black pepper. Then, John opted for the Cane americano pizza, a spicy meaty pepperoni and sweet honey! John really enjoyed it. We got two side dishes as well, including the flavorful, charred and tender, herby and tangy Roasted Eggplant. Plus, the waiter recommended the amazing Crispy potatoes. They're crunchy outside and hearty and tender inside with the flavorful, creamy, bright sauce. Paired the pasta and sides with the Between the Hedges creamy and sweet, balanced, bourbon cocktail.

Staying at the new Rivet Hotel, we decided to try out the restaurant in the hotel. Thankfully, we made an advance reservation as the restaurant was packed mid-week. The Athens locals are on to it. It opened 30 days ago and is operated by the Indigo Road Hospitality Group which has about 30 high quality restaurants throughout the mid-south. Very attractive decor. Has great bar area for pre-dinner drink. We started with Burrata, then Fungi Pizza and side of summer squash. All staff members are friendly & gracious. You can tell they have a full focus on a good customer experience. I would have liked to have more than one choice for Chardonnay. Otherwise, a totally outstanding experience from start to finish.

Great service, we went on a rainy day and got drenched but one of the staff members- manager I assume gave my husband a new tee shirt and gave us a towel, they also waived our valet parking. Food was good as well! Great ambiance.

Loved the atmosphere. Great date night spot. Hint, make a reservation, they were packed. We sat at the bar because we did not make a reservation. The service was good. The food was also good although I don't think it warranted the prices. We had the Margherita pizza as an appetizer. It was very good. I chose the ziti ala vodka. It came in a small bowl with no meat and they were very heavy handed on the red pepper flakes. The noodled were al dente and the sauce was good. My husband had spaghetti bolognese, it was slightly underwhelming and not enough food. All in all good experience and we would probably go back.

Wow!! The service and food is impeccable We had a large party of 11 people. The service was top notch and it made our celebration! Check out the hotel as well fabulous. A wonderful experience

We opted for the family style and weren't disappointed. Morgan, our server, wowed us with her professionalism, attentiveness and deep knowledge of each dish. The food was excellent be sure and arrive hungry.

I just love it here. Such a nice restaurant with amazing staff and lovely interior and vibes. My friends and I split a few things like the bread, arancini, meatballs, and crispy potatoes. My other friends split one of the pastas and pizzas. They did say that their pasta was kind of cold and the pizza was just okay, but I won't let that change my review because I didn't eat it. Definitely order the meatballs and the arancini. Our waitress was also so amazing a sweet and brought us a free dessert (the fried beignet/donut hybrid was insanely good) and each a glass of champagne. All in all, one of the best restaurants in Athens and will be coming back time and time again.

Nice place for date night, if you plan to spend the evening chatting over wine/cocktail. The ambience was cozy chic! Dried flowers hanging from the ceiling, clean decor and custom candles burning felt like an elevated experience. The menu seemed creative but it didn't translate to the plate. The server made no suggestions. Just "what would you like" she was young so I don't blame her. That's a training issue. If you're looking for a place for good food this is just not it. The pizza was mid...the crust was good. The verde looks good but the flavor was just ok. The cane Americano was better. I don't recommend the cacio e pepe it lacked all flavor. No cheese flavor, no salt and it was just warm. The presentation was lacking too...plate was not wiped. The presentation was alittle sloppy. I don't recommend the spaghetti bolognese either...the pasta was not hot, the flavor was lacking that my daughter (10yr) had to asked for salt. The bone in NY strip was good. The crispy potatoes were good, the creamy garlic sauce on the side of the plate was yummy with the steak too. the charred broccolini was ok. The focaccia was delicious! And worth a 1/2 star if 3.5 was an option.

Such an amazing experience especially to celebrate a birthday! The food was phenomenal with decently sized portions. The menus were customized to say happy birthday and the staff signed a birthday card, too. Our waitress was so knowledgeable about everything on the food and wine menu.

Still in Athens for work and we found out about this place. The reviews on Yelp were really good and the pics looked great so we decided to try. Could NOT have made a better choice. What I can't say enough about was the fantastic service. Literally every single person in this restaurant was beyond helpful, approachable and knowledgeable. Far exceeded expectations and will certainly be back!

My boyfriend and I came to eat a couple of weeks ago for our anniversary. I do understand that we are college age and younger people have a reputation of not tipping well, but our service was bad enough to affect the night. To start, the host was very kind and the ambiance was amazing per usual. Our server did not even introduce herself to us, so I couldn't even give you her name. I was the one who initiated conversation as she was dead silent when coming up to our table. She didn't even try to engage in conversation. The dinner was absolutely delicious but she just seemed annoyed that we were there and wanted to rush us out. Overall I was just really disappointed as it was just a weird vibe for somewhere we've previously had a great time. The waitress was still given the benefit of the doubt and was tipped well.

Had three excellent courses here with wonderful service as well. I highly recommend trying the tiramisu, my favorite part of the meal

I wish I could give half stars as I would give this restaurant a 3.5. We came here for our anniversary and we were slightly disappointed. We started with the burrata which was delicious. Great flavor. We then went to split the lobster ravioli and the spicy pepperoni pizza- however, they sent out the lobster ravioli first and the pasta was cold. The flavor was good however since it was cold, the texture was interesting. About 5 minutes later, our pizza came out. The crust was delicious and wasn't overly spicy. We then ordered dessert, we ordered the Olive Oil cake. It was very dry to be an olive oil cake and the consistency was not good. Once we were done with dessert, our waitress brought over a complimentary dessert. Very sweet however kinda awkward since we already ate one dessert. She gave us ricotta fritters.... AMAZING. The best part of meal. Overall our meal was good and the restaurant was an upscale vibe however not my favorite.

What a great ambiance! I dined at Osteria Olio on a Friday night. The restaurant was booked out for the evening, and the bar was brimming. However, my guest and I were able to secure a spot at the bar with no problem, which included full food service, thankfully. The menu is tailored with traditional options like pizza and pasta with a high-class twist. I naturally ordered crudo, raw yellowtail, that arrived late due to a plating issue. The fried onions had become cold and lost their crunch altogether, but the rest of the dish was superb. It was sour and slightly spicy, with a hint of sweetness from the kumquat. The Verde pizza was good, but their polpette meatballs stunned me. The meat was so tender and full of garlic flavor. The mix of both beef and pork balanced the dish perfectly and kept it from overwhelming. Really nice people and food! I would totally recommend it. But, play it safe by making reservations in advance.

Everything about this property, restaurant, bar, etc is wonderful' If you are in and/or around this fabulous place you would be remiss if you did not visit! Amazing! We are visiting their Asheville restaurant in December

Loved this restaurant! I love the ambience - super chic! The food was great and the service was even better! The only thing is that is was tricky to find. First of all, it is off the beaten path. You kind of have the feeling of are we going the right way. And It is in the back of another building. Once you see it, it makes sense. We parked at the first building and walked around for a bit before someone told us to drive around back and valet.

Good luck trying to get anyone to answer the phone... Ever! Multiple attempts to reach someone. All of them unanswered.

Best restaurant meal I had in a long time even better than 5 and 10. High ceilings from the old rivet factory soften by dead (dried) ferns hanging down Never the less made for an inviting feeling. Soft modern couches in the bar/lounge. 4 signature coctails plus 2 over price selection plus all the usual classics. An outstanding wine list with wine by the glass and the bottle including many I had never had. We had an italian brut sparkling wine which was soon good $60. The 3 of us had the "family style" with 2 appetizers, superb white wild Mushroom pizza, great ravioli an incredible half chicken and broccaltini with gRlic all highly spiced and fantastically flavored followed by a chocolate raspberry mouse cake and tiramisu which I ch my companion called the best 2 de.serts he had ever had. Other than perhaps a bit too much red pepper in several dishes these were exquisite tasting treats And the portions for 3 were very generous and plenty for us with a bit left over. Servers were young and friendly and professional. Overall a great evening leaving us eager to return. Oh and the menus were printed with "Happy Birthday" and they gave us each a gratis glass of sparkling wine to celebrate without the embarrassment of the wait staff singing. Who could ask for anything more.

The food here was amazing! Definitely want to come back and try some pasta but the pizza was amazing and the potatoes with sauce (tasted almost like an alfredo) was delicious! The service was great and they were very fast. The ambiance was nice and the outdoor seating was very pretty.

Went here because I love Indaco which is owned by the same company (great restaurant in ATL if you get the chance you have to go) - the food was great. Definitely one of the nicest meals I've had in Athens. Fun spot. Great vibes. Service was average/ below average. No one was supper friendly and the service took a while. Which is the opposite of Indaco. Would go back, but a little bummed!

Might be one of the best authentic Italian restaurants I've ever been to. It feels like you are in Italy, even down to the European fixtures in the bathroom. Not a run of the mill American Sicilian Italian restaurant like everywhere else in America. The Mafalde Cacio de Pepe might be one of the best plates !!! Service was exceptional as well. It was so incredible, I went back the next night for dinner

Server did everything to make our birthday party of six special. Unfortunately, I received the wrong pizza to start- traded with the other person who received the incorrect pizza. Mine was totally burned and inedible. The offer was made to prepare another- based on the time it took to get the first pizza. The side of meatballs I ordered were intended to be taken home for my husband to accompany any left over pizza. When I did get them home, found out that they also were burned on one side! The "imported" gelato that chose for dessert was ok. We were also gifted a small chocolate mousse/ ganache cake to split. It was probably the best thing I tasted. The parking was valet but at no cost if you eating at the restaurant. The $9.00 fee would have only added to a very expensive meal that was not particularly satisfying. Visit at your own risk.

We had the Chefs selections and were very happy with the selections. Appetizer great, pizza excellent, fish perfect, lamb very good, and great desert.

My new favorite restaurant, the food, the staff, the ambience, everything was amazing! One of the best places in Georgia!! Highly recommend

What a phenomenal new restaurant in Athens. We visited after attending a mid-day game. The restaurant is beautiful and elegant. Prices are a great deal for such high quality menu items. We are from Nashville and prices there or Atlanta are easily double what you will pay in this fantastic restaurant. Our service was phenomenal. Both the bartender and our waiter were attentive, made great suggestions, and were personable and friendly. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Amazing food, a little pricey but you definitely get what you pay for. Amazing environment and pretty restaurant

By FAR the best dining in Athens. I have searched the city extensively and this is the only truly excellent place I have found. Other places (Slater's, the National, the Expat, etc.) are good in their own way but in my opinion OO is a cut above. Every food item I've had is fantastic. The lamb and chicken are not to be missed. Great cocktails, friendly and attentive staff. Awesome ambiance and decor. Not a bargain but definitely worth the money. The only place I will go for fine dining in Athens.

A birthday dinner, 3 of us. Inside was high noise level so patio seating was chosen. Gorgeous night so a good choice. Emma was a great server. Antipasti was all delicious (burrata, prosciutto and a salad). Agnolotti was yummy. No room for dessert, sadly. Without any alcohol either, bill was ~$150 without tip. In all, the birthday guest was happy and that's what matters, right?

Great ambiance to add to Athens restaurants. However, a restaurant of this caliber should put more effort into staff training. Having visited this restaurant on one other occasion and having impeccable service, I thought it would be a great place for a family celebration with guests from out of town. The hosts were friendly and welcoming but it went downhill from there. We were rushed to order with no menu overview, explanations or recommendations as I had received in prior visit. Food was either overly spicy or under seasoned. The focaccia was the best part of meal. No follow up from waitress. Our water and wine glasses sat empty for a long time. We had to flag her down for refills. With our bill of over $500, I expect much better and will return to the tried and true establishments in Athens in the future.

Divine food expertly prepared by an amazing executive chef! Lovely atmosphere and friendly wait staff. The meatballs are excellent. Not one disappointing bite in the many things I ate!

Portions for the price and taste weren't the best. The lobster ravioli didn't taste fresh and sweet like I expected. It was on the fishy side. Dough on the pizza was great but overall lacked flavor. The meatballs were very tender and flavorful, but did not justify the price. If you like rosemary you will like the focaccia. It is more herb-forward than savory. Server was knowledgeable and friendly.

Portions are extremely small on some items but large on other and food tasted average at best. This place is nothing special and not worth the money I would never go back. There are multiple better Italian places nearby. The service was also very slow and this place is in a poor location. Overall no positives and a lot of negatives.

What a beautiful spot!! We had no idea this was here! We failed to make a reservation (it was Friday evening) they were booked (Make a reservation!!) but we were lucky to get a table in the very relaxing bar area. We did the 3 course Chef's choice, the food was absolutely amazing! The bartender was super chill and knowledgeable, great drinks were had! I was definitely out of my comfort zone with the menu (I'm just not an adventurous eater) The Chef's choice meal was perfect!! Tried things we would not have ordered, which were really good! You should definitely give this place a try!!

The restaurant visually looks super pretty and it has a great vibe. The calamari appetizer was the best part of the meal! However the pizza and cacio o Pepe were subpar. The cacio o Pepe tasted exactly like "Annie's White Mac N Cheese" and the pizza had an off taste to it. Osteria Olio is a decent place it won't blow your socks off but it's not the worst Italian place in town. It was just underwhelming since the food visually looks great!

Mixed experience. Positive: Three of the five in our party thought their entrees were excellent. Overpriced but excellent. ($28 for a small serving of pasta, even wonderful pasta, is pretty steep.) No salad. No sides. No bread. Just the pasta. One person was very disappointed; the fifth said her fish was good, not great. (BTW, her fish was brought to the table a full 10 minutes after the other 4 entrees.) Service was mostly good. We had a reservation, but it took them 10 minutes to seat us even though our table was clean and set. Our server was excellent -- knowledgeable and friendly. Negative: The required valet service is laughably pretentious. This is not Manhattan. Not even Midtown. There is no charge for parking, but having to tip a valet to move our car 30 feet to a space right in front of the restaurant made us shake our heads and smile.

Absolutely love the decor, very cute place! Delicious food and drinks! The service was amazing, very knowledgeable staff! Great place for a date night or girls night out!

Incredible food and atmosphere. All antipasti and main courses were fantastic. Service could not have been better.

Superb! I've never had such moist chicken sooo tender! We were there to celebrate my mother in law's 90th we flew in from Huntington Beach CA . She didn't even know she was eating raw hamachi and beef she just loved it! Especially the desserts. I think the Chef J.R. Beard

This place is overrated and not worth the money. They were "out" of sweet tea. Strike 1. The pasta we ordered was ice cold. Strike 2. The overpriced alcoholic beverages we ordered were mediocre at best. Strike 3 you're out. The only saving grace was our waiter Thomas. He was very nice and gave us the pasta that was cold gratis. Will not be back.

5 Stars for Food, Service and Ambiance! We had my daughter's 21st birthday celebration in the private room. She is a UGA student and we we drove in from Atlanta to host the party. AJ the restaurant manager and Matt the private events manager were outstanding and our server Morgan did an amazing job. We highly recommend this place! Still dreaming of how good the food was and looking forward to our next visit.

Great experience. From the valet attendant to any staff member we saw we were greeted with a welcoming smile. Our server was amazing and recommended Polpette as an appetizer and said it would melt in your mouth. She was absolutely right on that. I ordered the Pollo Napoletana and it was delicious as well. You can tell the chef really cares about his dishes. We can't wait to come back again.

The food is hands down the BEST in Athens. The staff were so nice. The ambiance was very industrial but so clean. You will NOT be disappointed. Enjoy!

An excellent dining experience. The food, service and ambiance gives you a feeling you are dining in a Cosmopolitan City.

Amazing service and absolutely incredible food. The cocktails and wine were good too! Reservations would be helpful. Can't wait to go back this weekend!