We will certainly be back to try out more of their menu. Mozzarella Bar Following recipes handed down by generations past, our mozzarella bar offers hand rolled Mozzarella, Bufala Mozzarella and Burrata Mozzarella made fresh in our kitchen every morning. I love my risotto and I had to try to when they had a combination of lemon and asparagus. The place has a great location, the menu includes stuff that people know and love pizza, pasta, lasagna etc. Our chefs have sourced the highest quality ingredients to promise a superior, truly authentic product with the characteristic porcelain white, milky textures and distinctive flavors. It also came with some bread, a salad that was a but uninspired but with good cherry tomatoes.
In Stavanger, Olivia is located in the city centre, close to the fish market, Bryggen and Torget. Choose between set menus and tailored arrangements where everything is taken care of to suit your wishes. It is something that connects us all to our roots and shows that the creation of food has been done by us all in the same way. It was a genuine love for Italy and the Italian kitchen that created Olivia. The crust and pizza base were also to my liking. Its history stretches back deep into the Middle Ages. We were hungry, but I think they would have taste delicious even if that was not the case.
If I was to be picky I can say that I would have wanted it to be a bit more creamy and rich, but it was a tasty risotto indeed. Blankets, fireplaces, candles, olive trees and Italian inspired music in the background make their guests feel at home. Check in from time to time for new reviews! About Olivia When I moved to America in 1952, Sicily felt further away than its geographic distance… My dear husband Cosimo and I worked day and night to build a beautiful restaurant filled with the energy and warmth of Italy. The port city of Portofino in Italy became a natural source of inspiration and this also characterises the interior. The menu is in Italian, Norwegian and English and included starters, pizza, pasta and a lot of primi piatti a lighter meal I guess you can call it. Stavanger was once a tranquil coastal market town and then later an important fishing port. All of the Olivia restaurants are inspired by their own city in Italy.
Olivia was able to get a prime location in Stavanger and they are located right on the city square! Families with children, friends, students, business dinners, students and large groups meet at their restaurants - there is room for everyone and everyone feels at home at Olivia. We were greeted with a smile and got a window table. The menu is the same in all their restaurants: stone oven baked pizzas, classic pasta dishes, antipasti and Italian desserts- made from the finest ingredients they can find and cooked in true Italian style. I have never been to one of their restaurants before, but I know many that have tried them, and it seems like it is a safe bet if you want a good meal. This contributes to each restaurant's distinctive character, while at the same time ensuring the very special atmosphere Olivia is known for: the warm surroundings, the informal and lively atmosphere, just as we know it from Italy. The place is quite big and there are tables on two floors and many of the tables do have a great view of the harbor of Stavanger.
Italian restaurant with a Milan-inspired kitchen and interior by Oslo Central Station, where it is positioned between the high ceilings of Oslo's original train station and the fancy new buildings in Bjørvika. Olivia Torget has already become a popular place for many in Stavanger. As they were out of buffalo mozzarella we took it up a notch and ordered burrata a very soft buffalo mozzarella cheese from Puglia and polenta chips. Together with my wife Nikki, I check out new places that are opening and keep an eye on what is happening on the Stavanger restaurant scene. It creates an unique atmosphere, and it shows that the pizza at Olivia is their pride. The burrata is always a treat — it can be eaten just with a light sprinkle of salt, pepper and olive oil. All their restaurants have an open kitchen, so guests can follow the pizza baker in action at the stone oven.
Olivia is a restaurant chain that has restaurants in Bergen, Trondheim and Oslo — and in May 2018 it was time for Stavanger to get a branch. The place is brand new, but I was surprised how cozy the place is. The main meals were served shortly thereafter. Please try again later or book directly on {provider}. Olivia Østbanehallen's banquet facilities are suitable for everything from small, intimate parties with just a few guests to large dinners with up to 30 attendees.
FireLake is a contemporary grill restaurant concept, born in Minnesota and now available in Stavanger. Olivia seems to focus on Italian inspired food and before I proceed I have to warn you that I have a weak spot for Italy see e. This restaurant also has Milanese dishes such as grilled meat and fish, risotto and salsicca, as well as quick food like pizza al taglio. Olivia sets the mood for every occasion from power lunches to lasting date nights. Eight restaurants in Norway Today, they have a total of eight restaurants in the largest cities in Norway and they have just opened their first restaurant in Gothenburg in Sweden. Stavanger was once a tranquil coastal market town and then later an important fishing port.
The wine selection is not bad, and they have focused on wines that are easy to like — both for the pallet and the wallet. I guess the kitchen made a mistake, but the waitress fixed this and we soon got this with apologies from the waitress. The restaurant runs over two floors and is the perfect place to sit and watch the crowd. About Olivia opened the doors for the first time in 2006 at Aker Brygge in Oslo. As main dishes we chose risotto and a pizza. Conclusion: it is hard not to like Olivia. We went there on a Wednesday in May and I tried to book a table online in advance, but I was informed that there were no tables available.