Olivadi

Still love this place! Glad it reopened. Bit of smaller menu but food was delicious! Waitress was very attentive. They even moved us away from the door because it was a bit drafty. Great wine and drinks.

I celebrated my daughters' 1st Communion here on May 4th. Loved it, loved it, loved it! The place was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the service was the best I've seen in a while. The staff was super friendly and helpful and our party planner was the best! She helped us out by setting up our function room for us, due to my event beginning early, and constantly checked on us to make sure everything was going as planned. She was the cherry on the sundae..she just made everything better for us. It was all that I had hoped for and more. My family and guests were all impressed with everything and stated that they too, will be coming to dine and set up functions here as well, due to the outstanding service we received from all. Thank you all, for making such a special day, a memorable event for my daughter and I. I will definitely be back for dining and future functions!

We had our company Christmas diner in their private dinning room last night, the staff was super friendly and manager is very helpful and she constantly checked on us to make sure everything was going well. Food was delicious, especially the fried calamari is the best in town! 9 people ordered beef tenderloin with different preferences, every one of them was cooked perfectly. All our guests were all impressed and enjoyed everything, it was a memorable event!

Simply exquisite. The ambience, decor, lighting, and general vibe in addition to the high quality service and food make Olivadi a true delight to dine at. The presentation, simplicity, flavor, and overall selection of the food options truly present an authentic experience. By far, one of the best meals that I have had in quite some time. Stellar job to the entire team at Olivadi!

Had a great meal here for my brother's birthday. Fast and efficient service. Started with the eggplant app which was delicious. I had the bolognese, my brother had the scallops and my boyfriend had the chicken parmigiana. All AMAZING!! And reasonably priced too. Not a single complaint!!

Wonderful Saturday night meal at Olivadi! We loved the salads, gnocchi and pizzas, best gluten free pizza crust around. Loved the Aperol spritz and a nice house rose. A great addition to town dining.

We have eaten at Olivadi's several times and have never been disappointed. Most recently had the salmon and it was delicious. I like the beer selection, too.

We had a lovely Saturday night date night at Olivadi’s. The food was absolutely delicious. The specials are out of this world. Applause to the Chef and the whole team. Service was outstanding and very personable. The atmosphere is so cozy, especially in the bar area. Highly recommend this restaurant!!!!!

I've been here several times, most recently to celebrate my twins' 18th birthday. The staff was polite and attentive, the food was very good, and the atmosphere is always enjoyable. Olivadi is Norwood's best Italian restaurant offering an upscale dining experience.

Had an amazing experience with great food, service, and the ambiance was so cute! Calamari was so delicious. Chris, our waiter, provided great recommendations and was very kind. If you like Italian food you’ll love Olivadi !!

Just a Wonderful restaurant for an upscale celebration or event. Great all around. We will be back for sure. Back again for Valentine's Day date night. Just as good as before. Definitely $$$ but worth it.

Excellent experience! Host & waiter were friendly and attentive. Food was perfection, perfectly seasoned, pasta was addicting and it was definitely worth cheating on my diet. Can't wait to go back!

Our server, Chris, was awesome! Food came out incredible and quickly. Atmosphere was very nice. Went for a birthday dinner and would definitely recommend!

I was at this restaurant with a large party and had a fabulous time. George, our server was totally on top of it, and other staff were cheerful and friendly. I had the tagliatelle with bolognese it was so tasty - not too heavy but still very hearty. Also, a very unique and excellent salad - insalate tavolara. From appetizers to desserts - yum.

Last night was my first time dining here, and it was everything I thought it'd be and more! The restaurant itself is beautiful, clean and open. The service was great as well. The drinks, apps and entrees were all delicious! I cannot wait to return some day.

I hosted a bridal shower for my future daughter-in-law at Olivadi's today and we had a wonderful time. The food was terrific, the private room was spacious and the wait staff was very attentive. The event coordinator, Jim, was so accommodating and a pleasure to plan with.

We had a great experience at your restaurant for the bridal shower yesterday. The staff were extremely friendly, professional and responsive to all our needs/requests. The food was delicious and special dietary requests were accommodated. I would definitely recommend Olivadi’s for any function or for just dining out! - Sue Capurso

We had a great time celebrating my mom's birthday. The private room is very spacious, has private bar and even private bathroom just for that room. Food was delicious and Spotify was a great addition. Service was really good, and everyone went above and beyond to make sure party was a success. Thank you!!

We had our rehearsal dinner here. The manager was so easy to work with. The food was delicious and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. I’d highly recommend looking here to host an event!

Was apprehensive when arriving as we’ve heard mixed reviews but I have to say this was absolutely incredible from start to finish. We had the lemon chicken and gnocchi and they were both so flavorful. The drinks were perfectly made, strong yet refreshing. To finish we had affogato that was delicious. Also the waitress was so kind and knowledgeable about the menu.

Came here for an anniversary dinner celebration and it was absolutely amazing! My wife and I used to go to the north end for anniversaries when we lived in Boston and I swear this place was better. The food was absolutely amazing and our waiter was so kind and brought such a fun energy to the evening. Prices were extremely reasonable too. We’ll definitely be back!

Recently hosted a holiday party for15 with Olivadi and the experience was excellent! Ann Marie was wonderful to work with to plan all the details and so accommodating of my questions and requests. The food was outstanding and service was so great! They handped allergies and special requests with ease. I would highly recommend for a group or corporate dining experience!

Olivadi is an absolute gem in Norwood! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy yet elegant atmosphere. The food is consistently outstanding—every dish is crafted with fresh, high-quality ingredients and authentic Italian flavors. The homemade pasta is a must-try, and the veal parmesan is one of the best I’ve had. Their cocktails and wine selection perfectly complement the meal. The service is attentive and friendly, making the entire dining experience even more enjoyable. Whether you're here for a casual dinner or a special occasion, Olivadi never disappoints. Highly recommend!

Who needs a plane ticket when Olivadi brings Italy to your table? Their pizza is so authentic, even Paulie Walnuts would approve. The bolognese sauce? It's like a warm hug from the Mediterranean. And the service? Friendlier than my golden retriever. Olivadi isn't just a meal; it's a passport to Venice.

First time here. Staff was great. Friendly. Seems like they just recently reopened after Covid hiatus. We happened on the place by parking out front and realizing the place we were going to was take out only so we thought why not lets try. We had calamari for app. Not bad. Portion was small. We all had something different. My carbonara was ok. Needed more egg/cheese. I had maybe 5 small pieces of pancetta. The gnocchi was ok. Sauce was good. My friend had the bolognese and said it was excellent. His wife had the Funghi Pappardelle and said it fell a bit flat. I took a taste. Needed salt. Two thing prevented a 5 star. First…Portions where pretty small. Leaning on true Italy portions but when you’re in Italy you also eating a lot more things to fill up on the cheap. And two..the price for the portions was very very expensive. 25-26 for a simple pasta dish was a lot. All in all good staff good food. I may try the pizza next time, It’s cheaper 😎

Wonderful,warm on a rainy evening. Great service,good food+an inviting lounge and bar..

A big group of us went to Olivadi for my father's birthday and they were super accommodating. Making a reservation for a large party was no problem at all and our server ended up taking very good care of us. I have a gluten and tree nut allergy and they had a ton of options available for me. Our server had precise knowledge about pretty much everything on the menu and he verified everything with the kitchen as well. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant. The bar area was very attractive as well. The food was absolutely delicious. They don't have their own parking lot, but there is a lot of street parking and there's a free lot located diagonal to them at the intersection.

Food was excellent and presentation beautiful, that being said...I would say this restaurant caters to upper middle class or a great date place. Portions were smaller than I'm used to so I did go home and want something more to eat. We ordered a roasted beet salad to share( very small but delicious) I had Salmon on sauted spinach and garlic mashed potatoes Superb tasting .My friend had a pasta dish & one cocktail.I ordered a coffee, bitter, old I sent it back.$80 bill.

Decent Italian fare and they pour a good drink. The octopus carpacio was a bit chewy and my Pesce all'Aqua Pizza was disappointing (served on a huge hunk of soggy focaccia - don't ask me why) - while tasty, not my style - I would've preferred to see it served on risotto or with roasted potatoes on the side. The other dinner guests had Veal Saltimbocca, Farfale Zucchini e Gamberi and the fish special which all looked tasty.

We eat out quite often and I always order bronzino when it’s on the menu. The bronzino at Olivardi was the best I’ve ever had. I was surprised at how few people were there in a Saturday night. It’s it because the menu is so limited?

For some reason, the staff kept dropping dishes to the floor, loudly. Our waiter forgot to bring my entree but had time to get a smoke outside. My food came when everyone else was finished eating. It was for my grandson's birthday. Not going back.

Good atmosphere and decor, polite staff. Good arancini. Received undercooked gnocci and risotto for entrees. Gnocci was very grainy and risotto hard, both below al dente. Paid $130 (including 20% tip) for 3 drinks, 1 app, and 2 entrees; no proteins ordered. Wife was disappointed twice in a row and won’t return.

New bartenders not as attentive as the previous one. Love the calamari. Burratta was also good. Burger was tasty.

The food was good with small portions limited menu . Our party wasn't served bread and we felt rushed to order. Probably a one and done for our family

We were honestly expecting more. Arancini was good but the meatballs came out cold. Specials were good but the pizza came out barely warm. Gnocchi pomodoro was under seasoned. We really wanted to like it but it wasn’t the best Italian food we’ve had by far. Beautiful atmosphere.

Portions were a bit underwhelming for the price but the food was alright (sangria was good). Giving a 3 instead of a 4 because they missed on a lot of the little things, didn’t bring over grated cheese till midway through the meal, didn’t give my buddy an orange peel in his blue moon when he asked, and the napkins/handkerchiefs were soft as sandpaper. For 30$ plate I was expecting more food and a little better service but guessing they are short staffed.

Very busy restaurant. Very loud. Unfortunately was not what I expected. The portions were very small. Frutti Di Mare was on the special menu. I usually get this dish in other restaurants and is usually a solid choice so i ordered the same, but mine came very salty. Also, for the size of dish I was shocked to see they charged $40. Waitress did not tell us the price when she read the specials for the day. Needless to say. I doubt i will be back. Too many other choices.

Great place to go with family not just for occasions but also for your regular Thursday or Tuesday night out! Prices are reasonable, food is excellent, service is good bar girls are awesome! Kudos to Chef Joe, amazing food!!

not great...not worth the money we spent there. I ordered a spicy sausage pizza with ricotta and mozzarella cheese (and I got the pizza for the ricotta cheese) and once I got the pizza there was absolutely NO ricotta or even mozzarella cheese, it just had the onion and sausage (which wasn’t even spicy) and I was VERY dissatisfied. I did not even eat my food. Our waitress gave off such a rude vibe almost everyone at the table said so, we had a party of 13 and only 3 people actually liked their meal, my mom ordered an eggplant parm and had to ask for sauce the pasta was so dry, my sister got a margarita pizza and had to add salt and pepper for it to have some taste it was bland no flavors at all. if you want to waste a lot of money for just eh food then come here :).

This is the worst restaurant I have ever been in my life. I have never been treated so disrespectful ever in my life. The bartender was so rude and because she wasn’t happy with herself she took out her own insecurities to others that were just trying to have a pleasant night with their love ones I heart aches for such a sad person. And feel if they think standing by someone so cold shouldn’t be representing their not only their name or their reputation that is already been holding not only on a very thin thread.