Restaurant Olivia
Italian restaurant · Washington Park
290 S Downing St, Denver, CO 80209
Highlights
Handmade pastas, inventive cocktails, and a refined, cozy atmosphere.
Handmade pastas, inventive cocktails, and a refined, cozy atmosphere.
"Run by three seasoned Mizuna alumni, this Italian date-night retreat in Wash Park emanates class and grace. Handmade pastas take special pride of place here — consider malloreddus in Sherry cream with mushrooms and walnuts or ravioli inspired by French onion soup — and the sizeable wine list was naturally built to showcase them. But no meal is complete without at least one concoction from the bar, be it a chile-laced mezcal Negroni or an Old Fashioned infused with roasted squash." - Ruth Tobias
"Even after a modest expansion, this contemporary ristorante at the edge of Wash Park possesses an intimate feel that the gracious service underscores. It’s a natural for anniversaries and other capital-O occasions, which are made all the more special by a five-course tasting option. But the a la carte Italian menu itself abounds in indulgent twists and turns — from focaccia with whipped bison tallow, plum agrodolce, and pine nut brittle to pecorino cheesecake with huckleberry preserves and every pasta and entree in between." - Ruth Tobias
"Always a sure bet for a splurge, this intimate Italian rendezvous at the edge of Wash Park has a splendid five-course tasting menu in store for $175 per person (plus $95 for wine pairings). Two choices per course range from oysters with pomegranate, ginger, and Champagne mignonette to blue corn cannelloni with milk-fed pork to poached salmon with grilled Swiss chard, almond, and sunchokes to struffoli with caramelized honey and hazelnut brittle." - Ruth Tobias
"If you’ve been planning on finally confessing some deep feelings to someone and need a white tablecloth to do it over, come to Restaurant Olivia. Especially if that certain someone likes quiet, candle-lit dining rooms, excellent service, and pastas with ingredients like prosciutto and plum or caramelized onions and gruyère fondue. As with everything else here, the cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are spot on, featuring combos like olive oil-washed martinis and a Manhattan jazzed up with chai and angostura bitters." - allyson reedy
"If you’ve been planning on finally confessing some deep feelings to someone and need a white tablecloth to do it over, come to Restaurant Olivia. Especially if that certain someone likes quiet, candle-lit dining rooms, excellent service, and pastas with ingredients like prosciutto and plum or caramelized onions and gruyère fondue. As with everything else here, the cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are spot on, featuring combos like olive oil-washed martinis and a Manhattan jazzed up with chai and angostura bitters." - Team Infatuation
