Olivo

2 Reviews on “Olivo”

• Queen Of Food

  Had lunch here the other day and ordered the pan fried gnocchi wild mushrooms. The gnocchi was soft and fluffy and the mushrooms were nice. I thought it needed a bit more seasoning and salt. Service was friendly but could have been a bit quicker to take my order.

  January 13, 2019, 1:39 pm

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• The Next Rush

  Behind here on several ocassions. First time for lunch on a weekday (which I rate a 4 out of 5) – food was excellent. Second time – after work happy hour (which I rate a 3 out of 5). Food & Drinks perfect, service flawless the first time, but i actually had to get up out of my chair the second time to get people’s attention (3 on the floor, 2 on the bar). Iconic views of Darling Harbour, Iconic italian flavours and superb service (we had Kate and a lovely asian woman whose name slipped my mind!!!)If you can’t decide from the extensive ENTREE SELECTION, I highly recommend the tempura zucchini flowers with beautiful bursts of cottage cheese and pine nut stuffing. The Saganaki Prawn rests in an interesting sauce of white wine, lemon, cherry tomatoes, oregano and chilli. The meatballs are juicy and tender taking this classic italian favorite to new levels with the use of Wagyu beef – its unlike anything out there! The Arancini is glamoured up with buffalo mozzarella, saffron and truffle. The hints of fushion are so subtle without diluting the rustic Italian many of us know and love.Amy tells us that the pastas, crostini and ciabatta are made fresh on site! The best of Aussie ingredients, seafood and meats are sourced and used in their sauces, aioli and signature dishes. The SPAGHETTI MARINARA is a great example of this – featuring prawns, calamari, octopus, clams in a fresh home made Napoltana sauce. If you’re looking for something a little lighter, The ZUPA DI PESCE is another variation of this but also has Flathead in a Napoltana stew. I’ve had both and they are top notch.In terms of pastas and soup – There is something about the SPAGHETTI BOLOGNAISE in terms of the sauce and meat that is so much richer than usual, and dont quote me, but I’m sensing Wagyu beef, which is so delicate and so absorbed with the sauce’s flavor.The surprise for me here is the Italiano’s answer to the ultimate Vegetarian option. I’m not a vegetarian myself but was taken aback by the FRIED GNOCCHI – potato pasta with a smokey flavour of wild mushrooms and potent peccorino cheese. Beautiful done and definitely a standout for me.The Desserts here are wonderful. The TIRAMISU is served up in the shape of a boat with the right balance of coffee soaked sponge and mascapone, The CREME BRULEE custard is light, airy with the perfect punch of vanilla. But the standout for me – was the DARK CHOCOLATE & COINTREAU PANNA COTTA with Raspberry Coulis – it’s a refreshing change to the plain jane cooked cream we are use to seeing and it’s pairing with raspberry is reminiscent of a Black Forrest cake – again another subtle twist in their fushion.Central location in darling harbour, lots of light, view of the water and perfect for large groups, events and celebrations – i highly recommend a visit here!!! thenextrushmagazine.com

  January 1, 2019, 5:59 pm

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