OLIVA Italian Mediterranean Cuisine

4.3 (27)

$30 and under

Italian

751 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717

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OLIVA Italian Mediterranean Cuisine

4.3

$30 and under

Italian

Madison

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Welcome To OLIVA Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine
For over 18 years, OLIVA has been a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine. From hand-made pizzas, juicy kebabs, and office special lunches to catering orders, every dish is freshly prepared with passion and tradition. Open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, OLIVA blends rich flavors, warm hospitality, and unforgettable dining experiences.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
088-317 776
Website
http://www.olivacuisine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
751 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717
Neighborhood
Madison
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at OLIVA Italian Mediterranean Cuisine.

4.3

(27)

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

27 Reviews

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Nisarg Gold
Dallas27 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 10, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food and service were good but not great. Fairly quiet.
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Sue
Wisconsin9 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 28, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Up charge for limp salad was not worth it, should have been included meal. No bread provided with meal which is pretty unheard of. Although the main meal was good, service was just OK. We have ordered pizza for pick up and that has always been good. Will likely not return to restaurant.
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Brianne Gold
Phoenix3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was super helpful and made lots of great recommendations, we really enjoyed our meal and the Service!
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mike
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on August 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a very wonderful experience. Our waiter was very attentive and professional.
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Michelle
Wisconsin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. I was only disappointed there were no sandwiches on the menu. Online there were and I had planned on getting a sandwich.
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Lena Gold
Wisconsin26 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, the service was wonderful, and the atmosphere so nice. Thanks Oliva for a great dinner.
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Steven Gold
Wisconsin66 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The new owners have maintained Oliva very well, indeed.
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Andrea
Wisconsin5 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 9, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food was adequate but not great. Very small portions for the price. My daughter ordered the adult cheese ravioli and got a plate with 5 ravioli! I can’t imagine how small the kid portion would be. The server was very nice but not very good. Tons of dirty plates left on The table after we ate. We ordered dessert and still had so many dirty plates on the table when we got dessert. The ambience was ok, the ringing bell every time the door opened was a bit annoying.
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Dona
Wisconsin1 review
2.0
Dined on May 8, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Italian dishes were not very flavorful. Mediterranean dishes were good.
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Jake
Wisconsin1 review
1.0
Dined on April 18, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
They didn't know we had a reservation, had to show them the text. No waiter saw us for 15 minutes, brought out apps without bread or waters. Put entrees, in, waited an hour and ten minutes before asking about food (no staff members were checking in on us), it was never sent to the kitchen. Told them not to worry about it, what does the restaurant do to accommodate the lackluster dining experience? Here is 10% off your apps, but you're still paying (like a $17 tab couldn't be comped??). I've worked in service for 5+ years, I am a very patient/low maintenance person with service workers, even I am aghast at how poor this experience was (to the point I'd write a negative review to warn others). Finally convinced mom to try mediterranean food during as she is on a health journey, safe to say she is not willing to try again. Bunch of young kids serving who do not receive proper help from their management team. Look elsewhere for mediterranean food. Or, uber eats your order and pick it up. Those orders were prioritized over those dining in. I am trying to save you a nice night with your family/SO, I was only home for a day, ended up eating Kwik Trip food lol.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
088-317 776
Website
http://www.olivacuisine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
751 N High Point Rd, Madison, WI 53717
Neighborhood
Madison
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Monday nights are a nice pick, one guest noted it wasn’t busy and enjoyed half-price drinks, and Wednesday evenings have also been reported as pleasantly quiet.

At OLIVA, guests frequently describe the portions as generous and plate-filling, multiple reviews call out 'large portions' and that dishes 'fill the plate.'

Yes, OLIVA is often recommended for special evenings: guests celebrated anniversaries and reviewers praise its cozy, elegant atmosphere, intimate lighting, and nice wine list.

Yes, guests have called ahead with dietary requests and staff prepared them (for example, a no-added-salt chicken shish kebab), and other diners report accommodations for gluten intolerance.

Oliva has a warm, cozy feel, guests praise its Mediterranean warmth, beautiful lighting and welcoming staff, with soft jazz and charming table lights creating an intimate, well‑lit dining room.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are perfectly appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

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OLIVA Italian Mediterranean Cuisine

4.3

$30 and under

Italian

Madison

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

OLIVA Italian Mediterranean Cuisine

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OLIVA Italian Mediterranean Cuisine

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