Handmade pastas, wood-fired specialties, robust wine list























"I report that Anderson .Paak is now a partner and investor at Olivia, chef Mario Albert’s plant-based Koreatown restaurant, and that this Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Paak will hand out free slices of pizza and beverages; diners who order the “Anderson special” can secure a ticket to his DJ set at Lock & Key at 10 p.m." - Mona Holmes

"I read about Olivia, a months-old vegetarian restaurant in K-Town from entrepreneur Danny Oh and chef Mario Alberto, whose menu highlights Korean and Mexican flavors with dishes like kimchi and jalapeño-topped pizza; the owners dub it "Angeleno food" with the idea of uniting the neighborhood's communities — "People love to eat, and that’s the way to bring them together," Oh says." - Eater

"An upscale comfort-food restaurant that formerly occupied the notable building at the South Lamar and Oltorf corner; no specific menu details are provided in the text, only that it was the earlier tenant of the space now available for a new restaurant." - Nadia Chaudhury
Chef Chris Ponte’s lively Italian dining room balances romance with energy: house‑made pastas, wood‑fired specialties, and polished service. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and frequently cited by local editors for date‑night appeal.