Classic Italian fare, including pizza, pasta & tiramisu, in a warm, mural-covered dining room.
At a glance
#4 of 4 Italian restaurants in Sherman OaksLocalGuideWorld score: 4.32
Rating breakdown
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5 ★63%
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4 ★20%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★6%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Oliva Trattoria?
- Oliva Trattoria is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 416 reviews.
- How does Oliva Trattoria rank in Sherman Oaks?
- Oliva Trattoria is #4 of 4 Italian restaurants in Sherman Oaks by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Oliva Trattoria located?
- 4449 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 — 0.0 km from the center of Sherman Oaks.
- How can I contact Oliva Trattoria?
- Phone: (818) 789-4490 · Website: olivarestaurant.com
This is truly a hidden gem. The food was delicious. Hospitable service and very authentic feel. I had the chicken with eggplant, spinach, and asparagus. I asked for mushrooms to be added. It was so flavorful and filling. The calamari was also wonderful. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Everyone in the group said their food was delicious and we all had different entrees, different pastas and the Branzino.
Overall unimpressed. My coworker recommended this spot and looking at it online seemed good. The food was pretty tasteless, even tasting kind of like a cleaning product which wasn't too appetizing. My fiance said her dish didn't taste like anything either. Staff seemed overall disinterested and barely acknowledged us until who I think was the manager took our order. He was a nice guy, made me a good cocktail and good glass of wine. I hope you have a better experience than I do if you decide to dine here.
Michael did a great job with suggestions. I went with happy hour lobster bisque with shrimp. Filet mignon and white truffle pizza. My co-worker got the swordfish. Everything was delicious!
My first experience was great. Great food, great service. That was 2 yrs ago. However, The next time I tried to go was the exact opposite. My husband and I were turned away at the door when they were still open. Their website and Google Business Profile said they were open for 2 more hrs. But they refused to let us in.
Thankfully, we found another italian restaurant right around the corner called Spumonis that was absolutely incredible. Oliva Trattoria literally handed a customer to their competition. There loss! I'll never go back.
Thankfully, we found another italian restaurant right around the corner called Spumonis that was absolutely incredible. Oliva Trattoria literally handed a customer to their competition. There loss! I'll never go back.
Our favorite place to go whenever we are visiting family in Sherman Oaks! A real neighborhood gem. Great food, always great service!
Best happy hour in Sherman Oaks! Real great food that tastes like it’s freshly made in-house.
I had the Calamari Fritti, BBQ Shrimp and Meatballs. Very delicious.
I highly recommend.
I had the Calamari Fritti, BBQ Shrimp and Meatballs. Very delicious.
I highly recommend.
Reason for visiting: niece's birthday
Date/time of visit: Sunday night, ~6:00 PM
Parking: found parking on the street; free on Sundays. I would suggest parking on the street and walking a bit if needed. Didn't see any parking in the back or anything.
Party size: 13 (4 kids)
Environment/ambience: cozy type restaurant. they can host small and larger tables. They had a TV on at the bar so we could watch the football game too. They have full bar but we had beer and wine. Mixed crowd.
Service: was great. Server was great and offered suggestions, flipped the TV channels, etc.
Food: we had family style: rigatoni, brisket, fish, salad. Also had pizza for the kids. All the food was good. Complimentary bread was great too.
Cost: didn't pay but assume ~$800 for everything, with tip
Date/time of visit: Sunday night, ~6:00 PM
Parking: found parking on the street; free on Sundays. I would suggest parking on the street and walking a bit if needed. Didn't see any parking in the back or anything.
Party size: 13 (4 kids)
Environment/ambience: cozy type restaurant. they can host small and larger tables. They had a TV on at the bar so we could watch the football game too. They have full bar but we had beer and wine. Mixed crowd.
Service: was great. Server was great and offered suggestions, flipped the TV channels, etc.
Food: we had family style: rigatoni, brisket, fish, salad. Also had pizza for the kids. All the food was good. Complimentary bread was great too.
Cost: didn't pay but assume ~$800 for everything, with tip
Absolutely amazing! Where do I start? The service is splendid! The food was just perfect, everything tasted so delicious. It was my first time here and I had such an awesome time. I will definitely be back. We had the lasagna, oh my goodness best lasagna I’ve ever had in my life. It was just perfectly balance of sauce and cheese and just pure greatness. Thank you everyone for serving your customers just right.
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