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Food - The Smashed Olive, Washington, NJ

The Smashed Olive

4.6 (277)
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
289 NJ-31, Washington, NJ 07882-4068

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The Smashed Olive

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
Washington

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Gluten-free-friendly
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(277)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Smashed Olive charms diners with "very friendly staff," "excellent food," and a "comfortable, relaxing" ambiance. Guests praise its "fantastic" service and "very good" pricing. Although some specials run out early, the "broad menu" satisfies diverse tastes, and highlights include "outstanding" cheesecake and gluten-free options. A beloved local gem!
277 Reviews
  1. Steve

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff and delicious food. We will definitely be back.

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  2. Vinny

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Professional wait staff. Excellent food. Cheesecake was some of the best I have had and I eat cheesecake wherever it’s served. Not our first visit and will not be our last. Love this place

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  3. Carol

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Smashed Olive is a comfortable, relaxing and fun place to dine whether you sit at the bar or at a table. The food is good and the service is also very good. It is a favorite local place to eat!

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  4. P Gold

    South Carolina22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service good! They were out of two specials at 6pm so that was disappointing.

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  5. Nancy

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Place was very busy and noisy. Server was really great. Kept on apologizing when my drink was delayed but it was all good. Definitely think they have very good pricing of various menu items.

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  6. Rocky Gold

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, food, atmosphere and service (Roberto was excellent) were all superb. Thank you SO.

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  7. Douglas

    Unspecified2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 23, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday dinner was OK. Our waiter, Roberto, did a great job. Honestly, the food was OK. Shrimp Scampi had beautiful shrimp but the noodles and sauce were overwhelming with lemon. The iced tea was a disappointment. The whipped ricotta was very good. Overall, it was OK, however, when a meal costs over $50 pp you expect to leave happier with your meal.

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  8. Debbie Gold

    Greater Boston128 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time in this area and at this restaurant. The boy who was hosting was a true gentleman and very professional. All the wait staff was amazing. We sat outside which was very nice. Our chicken parm came out burnt which is why I gave it a 4. The pasta and pita with smashed olives was very good. If I'm in the area I would go back.

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  9. Carol

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to celebrate our anniversary. Very glad we decided to go, the food was very good. We had the French onion soup and goat cheese & berry salad for appetizers. short ribs and Marry me chicken for entrees. We received 2 complementary glasses of Champagne. Our server, Giselle was fantastic . I would highly recommend

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  10. John

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated at our reservation time. Brady our server was awesome! Food was on point very good!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout

FAQs

Sunday, several guests describe relaxed, enjoyable Sunday lunches or late lunches with lighter business and positive service.

Portions at The Smashed Olive are generous, guests frequently describe large servings and often take leftovers home.

Yes, The Smashed Olive is a lovely date-night pick, with guests reporting successful date and anniversary visits and praise for its cozy, relaxing atmosphere and attentive service.

Yes, The Smashed Olive offers outdoor seating; guests report sitting outside and enjoying the outdoor dining ambience.

The Smashed Olive feels cozy and inviting, a comfortable, well‑appointed dining room with a cocktail bar and fireplace, and it can be quiet and casual on a Tuesday night.

Business casual, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal attire.

For a quieter, more relaxed visit, try The Smashed Olive on early-to-mid Sunday afternoons, guests report business being light around late-lunch/early-afternoon hours.

Yes, The Smashed Olive welcomes families and children, with guests noting visits that included children (a kid’s spaghetti and Shirley Temple) and family outings with grandchildren.

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The Smashed Olive

4.6
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian
Washington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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