Olivetos is one of our favorite places to go for a birthday or anniversary. The menu is always tempting and the dishes are so delicate and well seasoned. The dinner service is upstairs, more formal and more expensive. Downstairs is a cafe with wonderful food in a more relaxed atmosphere and lower prices for lunch or dinner. Just go and... more

I've been to Oliveto's three times and have always been pleased. The menu was different each time, always fresh. I am a vegetarian and although this restaurant doesn't cater to vegetarians, they were more than willing to accommodate my preferences (that doesn't mean I wouldn't like to see more veggie options to begin with--hence, taking away one star). If I... more

I had never eaten at Oliveto Restaurant before, but I had been reading about it on my brother's blog, the Chef Apprentice. I was curious to see how all the hard work he had been describing translated into the food that we ate. Perfection is the only way to describe the experience. The dining room is beautiful. Light, airy and... more

Oliveto remains my first restaurant choice in the Bay Area. (I posted a review on Jan 1, 2007.) Lately my wife and I have become sort of "regulars" at lunch in the upstairs restaurant. The quality remains very high and the menu changes frequently. They always have a delicious fish dish on the menu. (Today it was roasted black cod... more

Not sure why it is so famous. more meat stuff. pizza is fine. more

Yummy Italian country more

farmed pigeon. always a great meal there. more

Food is your typical CA fare with your typical CA wait staff. Good food but is expensive. more

I had the good fortune to be invited here by friends whose income allows coming to places like this often. The food quality certainly represents fine avant-garde Italian dining at its best. The pasta is incredibly fresh and cooked to perfect consistency. The ingredients are all of the highest quality. The frequently-changing menu reflects a chef with great skill and... more