Ristorante Olivio

Name: Ristorante Olivio
Address: 201 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States, 02474
Telephone: (781) 648-2300
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

269 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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At Ristorante Olivio, we bring you the rustic flavors from all regions of Italy. We believe that simplicity, wholesomeness and fresh ingredients is the way to maximize the flavors.- Chef Angelo

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Phone number
(781) 648-2300
Website
http://www.ristoranteolivio.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Angelo Digirolmo

Location
201 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington, MA 02474
Neighborhood
Arlington, Massachusetts
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Eggplant Involtini$12.00
with ricotta, spinach & romano, tomato basil sauce
Tuscan Sausages$12.00
grilled Italian sausages with braised cannellini beans
Smoked Salmon Crostini$12.00
with ricotta, capers, red onion and olive oil
Fried Calamari$12.00
served with a pepperoncini marinara sauce
Caprese$14.00
imported buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil
Steamed Mussels$13.00
grape tomatoes, lemon, garlic, bread & white wine
Sicilian Shrimp$13.00
breaded & fried in a parsley garlic butter white wine sauce
Fig Crostini$12.00
Italian toast, fig jam, parma prosciutto and herbed goat cheese
Arancini$12.00
Sicilian risotto cakes with beef, peas, mozzarella & tomato sauce
Bruschetta$12.00
buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, garlic, basil & evoo
Meatball al Forno$9.00
baked traditional meatballs, tomato sauce & mozzarella
Assortimento*
traditional Tuscan style antipasto
- For Two$18.00
Garlic Bread$6.00
with grated romano cheese, oregano and basil oil

Salads

Rustic Caesar$9.50
with herbed croutons and grated grana padano
Il Giardino$9.50
mixed greens, cukes, tomato, onions, olives, balsamic vinaigrette
Beets*$10.50
goat cheese, arugula, toasted walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette
Arugula*$10.50
goat cheese salad, olives, roasted peppers & toasted pecans
Asparagus$13.00
mixed greens, string beans, buffalo mozzarella, sundried tomato vinaigrette

Soup

Chicken Soup or Soup of the day$8.00

Pasta

Lobster Ravioli$16.00
creamy vodka, tomato basil sauce and grated romano
Sicilian Pesto*$13.00
basil, almonds, garlic, romano, linguine & fried eggplant
Pappardelle Bolognese$13.00
tossed with mushrooms, light cream & romano
Chicken, Shells & Broccoli$13.00
tossed with garlic & grated pecorino romano
Linguine fra Diavolo$13.00
shrimp & calamari, spicy marinara sauce served over linguini
Shrimp & Asparagus$14.00
grape tomatoes and garlic, served over angel hair
Zucca*$13.00
butternut squash ravioli, butter, sage, walnuts, grated parmigiano
Fusilli$12.00
sausage & broccoli rabe sautéed in evoo; garlic, parmigiano, breadcrumbs
Artichoke Ravioli$12.00
spinach, corn, grape tomatoes, mascarpone cheese sauce
Cannelloni$10.00
filled with ricotta, spinach & mozzarella, tomato basil sauce
Angel Hair$12.00
tossed with zucchini, evoo, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs & romano
Mom's Pasta$18.50
meatball & sausage over rigatoni in a tomato basil sauce
Risotto$13.00
shrimp, peas, zucchini, tomato garlic sauce & grated formaggio

Secondi

Chicken Olivio$23.00
eggplant, artichokes, olives and mozzarella, tossed in a plum tomato garlic sauce with homemade fusilli
Sicilian Pollo$22.00
chicken breast grilled in evoo with oregano, garlic, capers and red pepper flakes, and served with broccoli rabe & roasted potatoes
Chicken Bona Bocca$23.00
boneless chicken breast, filled with prosciutto & fontina, breaded & pan fried in a Marsala wine sauce, served with arancini and roasted vegetables
Fritto$26.00
haddock and shrimp, breaded and pan fried in a plum tomato basil garlic sauce with cauliflower and chickpeas, tossed with angel hair pasta
Veal Piccata$25.00
sautéed capers & mushrooms in a lemon white wine sauce, over linguini
Parmigiana
Served with penne in a tomato basil sauce
- Eggplant$19.00
- Chicken$21.00
- Veal$25.00

Pizza

One Topping $2 Two Toppings $3 Spinach, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Pepperoni, Salami, Olives, Anchovies, Broccoli, Arugula, Smoked Salmon, Sausage, Ricotta, Gorgonzola

Mozzarella$13.00
fresh mozzarella and tomato basil sauce atop a homemade thin crust, drizzled with olive oil

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$7.00
garlic & oil
Roasted Potatoes$5.00
Penne$5.00
tomato basil sauce

What 269 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

3.9

3.9 based on all time ratings

4Food
4Service
3.8Ambience

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RobertH
Naples
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was very good. I had pasta primavera, and my husband had the pork. The drinks were also good. We had a very nice young server who did not hurry us. We had dinner with friends whom we hadn't seen in over 6 months, so we had a lot to talk about, and our server let us sit and sit. A very nice dining experience.
CG
CynthiaG
New England
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2012
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent food, and attentive service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never disappointed by Olivio. Attentive but not intrusive service and the highest quality of food. Varied menu and nice selection of wine.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2012
overall4food4service4ambience3
Good local neighborhood restraunt
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
excellent food - staff friendly and knowledgeable but not overbearing Thursday "ladies night out" good deal
YR
YRUL84T
New England
37 reviews
vip
2.0
37 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2012
overall2food2service2ambience2
20% tip mandatory on groups of 6+. That's higher than typical elsewhere of 18% for groups, but I knew this in advance, so no gripe. When bill arrived 20% had been charged not only on food and bev, but also on top of tax! Was told "that's how the computer does it"--um, no, that's called gouging customers. If baseline service had been at 20% quality, a few extra bucks would have been fine. I'm happy to tip very well for great service. But service was not even 20% level. Very pleasant, but not expert. Repeat requests for things, plus salads brought WAY in advance of any hot appetizers, etc. Awkward. Been taken here a few times with a good friend who is a big fan; food generally good, but we shall give this place a little rest.
JF
JylF
New England
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2012
overall2food3service1ambience2
I have eaten here often, and always had great service. Sat. 5/5 I had a 7pm reservation for my favorite table. I checked in with the maitre d' 10 mins before 7. I went outside to wait for 2 friends. 5 min. later, we went inside. THE MAITRE D' SAT ANOTHER PARTY AT OUR RESERVED TABLE!!! His only explanation was "they came in." We were outraged! He did nothing, and there was only one table left. We did not get menus or water for almost 20 mins. We waited 20 mins. for our entrees. And he did not even offer us free dessert. WHY WOULD A HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEE BE SO INHOSPITABLE?? The worst treatment I have ever had, and I eat out at many places. Totally unforgivable, rude, unprofessional. If he worked for me, he'd be fired on the spot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
To me, Olivio's truly is a "neighborhood gem". The service is great, and I've never had a bad meal there. The staff is very friendly and accommodating but not intrusive. Whenever I'm planning to go out to dinner, Olivio's is at the top of my list of recommendations!
NN
NedN
Tampa
23 reviews
vip
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2012
overall4food5service5ambience3
We thought we had found all the best neighborhood restaurants in part of the burbs then here is one that has been around for a long time that somehow we missed.What others apparently have known for a long time we discovered. Great service, great food, generous portions at a reasonable price.
MG
MarkG
New England
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2012
overall3food3service4ambience4
My girlfriend loves this place in Arlington Center so we dined there for her birthday. For me, a first-time visitor, it was only "just OK". I thought it was expensive - $70 for two people before tip, with only one beer consumed and no desserts. The food was good but there was no "wow" factor. The bread was too hard and our waitress removed it from the table before we were finished with it. Finally, you're forced to find on-street parking in busy Arlington Center. Overall, I was underwhelmed and feel there are better Italian food values in the Metrowest area.
LM
LMRS
New England
101 reviews
vip
4.0
101 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2012
overall4food4service4ambience4
My husband and I enjoyed our meal. The cocktails were strong, the salads fresh and the entrees delicious. I liked the three milk cake as well, and the coffee was good and strong. The waitstaff was hardworking and attentive. We would go again, although my husband has decided that he does not like veal. The prepartaion was fine, he just realized it's not his favorite. The host was friendly too. Recommend!
MF
MatthewF
New England
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great dinner. My wife and I visited Ristorante Olivio for the first time on several recommendations. We had a wonderful experience from the very beginning. Everyone was polite and we were seated immediately at a nice table by the window. We had a friendly and knowledgeable server, and were excited about the menu. Everything from the wine to the appetizer and pasta dishes was fantastic! We split one of the larger appetizers and ordered two different pastas, had a nice Chianti, and saved room to split a Cannoli with espressos. We very much look forward to visiting RO again to try more of the menu!
PS
ProfessorShorthair
New England
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pig platter, an assortment of Italian hams, was outstanding. Enough for 4 as an appetizer. For a main course I had a dish that was like a fruita de mar but on top of bread rather than pasta. It was both a generous portion and very tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2012
overall4food5service2ambience4
very busy night for the restaurant, while the waiter was great, the food was extreemly slow. food was great though and worth the wait
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
fabulous food, service, atmosphere. :)
JM
JMBoston
New England
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2012
overall2food2service4ambience3
The ambiance and service were fine, but the food was bland and unimaginative. Not the neighborhood go-to place I thought it would be.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2012
overall3food2service5ambience4
I went during restaraunt week and got a chicken dish. It was ok except that was a strong taste of maple in the sauce that doused the plate. Normally this would not be to big of a deal but it was so overwhelming and i hate maple. There was no mention of the aditional flavoring in the description.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good Food, Great Service! We love this restaurant. They always change up the menu but keep the favorites. Everything is delicious. For dessert we tried the peanut butter cannoli-mmmmmmmmmm!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on March 24, 2012
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our dinner was excellent as usual. The service was friendly and prompt. Ristorante Olivio is a reliable and comfortable place to have Italian food and the menu is divers enough to provide options for multiple returns. The wine list is fairly broad and reasonably priced and the lower cost wines are high quality. The location across the street from the Capital Theatre makes it convenient for a nice early dinner before seeing a movie.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2012
overall5food4service5ambience4
Exceeded our expectations. Everything went smoothly. No rush. We requested and got a quiet table. Everything about the place was predicated on "We're glad you are our guest and intend to make it a good experience. Joe Diane
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four of us ordered from a diverse Restaurant Week menu. From lightly breaded veal to beautifully prepared salmon with mussels, the appetizers and entres were well prepared. The wait staff was always attentive and well informed as to the menu and accompanying wines. Great place to dine!
B
Bostonian
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fantastic, creative Italian dishes. Noticibly fresh ingredients. Huge portions meant lunch the next day! save room for the decadent dessert menu.
M
Mscf
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent. Quality food that was served impeccably.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love Olivio's. We discovered this restaurant 2 years ago and have been coming back regularly ever since. The menu offers choices that will suit everyone in your party with great daily specials. (I had the panko crusted cod which was excellent.) The service is outstanding. From the moment we walk in the front door we are greeted by name, seated promptly, and catch up with our favorite waitstaff. They also do wine dinners every 3 or 4 months, and have private tastings for new menu items. Overall, outstanding dining experience.
AA
AnnmarieA
New England
21 reviews
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2012
overall2food2service2ambience3
This place could be really good, but the prices are a bit high for the fairly standard Italian food offered. A little lower in price and a little more creativity would go far here! Delicious bread from the bakery next store though!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2012
overall2food1service3ambience2
We were expecting great things at Ristorante Olivio - we were disappointed. The ambiance is nice. Service was good. The food was awful, just greasy yucky food and tons of it. We were extremely underwhelmed and won't be going back.
L
Linda1954
New England
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2012
overall4food4service4ambience3
Looking for vegetarian options for our night out. We had a lot of options and what we had was very good. It was a little pricey, but I would go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the first time eating at Olivio's and it was wonderful...all that I was looking for. Olivio's has generously donated a gift certificate each year to my chorus, Sharing A New Song, and I have been curious about the restaurant for some time. I loved the food and ambience and the very friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. I will certainly see you again soon. Anne Hurston
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gdavidsesq
Miami
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2012
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very romantic Valentine's Day dinner. The service was impeccable and the food...as always...dliscioso!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2012
overall1food1service3ambience1
The special of the day was fit for a dog. There was nothing special about this place or diinner option at all. Avoid!!!!!
P
Peter
New England
79 reviews
vip
3.0
79 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2012
overall3food4service5ambience2
Food is very good. The restaurant was quite full with several large groups and therefore quite noisy. It was hard to carry on a conversation. The service was excellent with a very attentive waitstaff.
L
Lollipop
New England
38 reviews
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2012
overall3food3service4ambience3
Prices a little high but the food was good and also big portions. Very quiet as there were only 2 other tables with people.
D
Disappointed
New England
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2012
overall3food3service2ambience2
The service was really slow. The food was good. The atmosphere was average. I like Flora across the street from Olivio's better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2012
overall4food4service3ambience4
I've been going to Ristorante Olivio for probably 10+ years. They really raised their game when they expanded. Food quality and selection is excellent now and it remains my go-to spot for a spontaneous need for something a little nicer. Staff is friendly and it has never been a problem to accommodate my now 2 year old or a large party. I have family that insist we go there when they come to visit.
FF
FF4A
New England
101 reviews
vip
4.0
101 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2012
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food comparable to the North End.
P
Penny
New England
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2011
overall2food2service2ambience2
The menu looked wonderful but the cooking was underpar. Chicken was dry; scallops were fishy. Ingredients didn't seem "fresh." Also, it was a prix fixe and they ran out of two desserts.
JG
JimG
New England
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2011
overall3food2service4ambience4
Just returned from New Year's Eve dinner. The staff was very pleasant and efficient, especially given how busy the restaurant was. They had a $55 prix fixe menu with a reasonable selection of appetizers, entrees and dessert. I had been there before on a Friday night and was pleased at the $30 prix fixe menu. I was less than pleased to pay $55 a piece for essentially the same thing, but not nearly as good. I started with the "seared" scallops which showed absolutely not seared, but fortunately they at least weren't overcooked. They were ok, but were sitting in a watery sauce. I also had sea bass with leeks. Like the scallops they were rather bland. My wife and son had better luck with their food. Way too expensive for the quality.
FT
FromTheWo
New England
43 reviews
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2011
overall4food4service4ambience4
New Years Eve Fix Price menu, excellent choices!
GD
GrtDin3
New England
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2011
overall4food4service4ambience4
We live locally and love the fact that such an enjoyable restaurant is right around the corner.Has a real family feel with a varied menu. We'll keep coming back and enjoying each time we do.
AM
ArugulaMagoo
New England
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2011
overall4food4service3ambience3
The food is like home cooking -- great at the end of a long work week. Service is friendly and efficient.

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Ristorante Olivio is rated 3.9 stars by 269 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Neighborhood
Arlington, Massachusetts
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Angelo Digirolmo
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ristoranteolivio.com/
Phone number
(781) 648-2300

Ristorante Olivio

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Antipasti

Eggplant Involtini$12.00

Tuscan Sausages$12.00

Smoked Salmon Crostini$12.00

Fried Calamari$12.00

Caprese$14.00

Steamed Mussels$13.00

Sicilian Shrimp$13.00

Fig Crostini$12.00

Arancini$12.00

Bruschetta$12.00

Meatball al Forno$9.00

Assortimento*

Garlic Bread$6.00

Salads

Rustic Caesar$9.50

Il Giardino$9.50

Beets*$10.50

Arugula*$10.50

Asparagus$13.00

Soup

Chicken Soup or Soup of the day$8.00

Pasta

Lobster Ravioli$16.00

Sicilian Pesto*$13.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$13.00

Chicken, Shells & Broccoli$13.00

Linguine fra Diavolo$13.00

Shrimp & Asparagus$14.00

Zucca*$13.00

Fusilli$12.00

Artichoke Ravioli$12.00

Cannelloni$10.00

Angel Hair$12.00

Mom's Pasta$18.50

Risotto$13.00

Secondi

Chicken Olivio$23.00

Sicilian Pollo$22.00

Chicken Bona Bocca$23.00

Fritto$26.00

Veal Piccata$25.00

Parmigiana

Pizza

Mozzarella$13.00

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$7.00

Roasted Potatoes$5.00

Penne$5.00

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