Oliviero

I was in Florence for business and met up with an old childhood friend at this great restaurant.
The food was delicious albeit a bit pricey, their Fiorentina is good but not the best I had so far. The ambiance is chic and the service is impeccable.

Got there at 7 starved from traveling all day & the night before. We were seated promptly & the water & champagne was already poured by the time we were putting our napkins on our lap. A great assortment of breads came out including a delish focaccia with some olive oil. An unexpected hor dourve of a tomato dish with onions, pasta, & basil that was fantastic came next. We ordered appetizers first and went with the burrata, risotto, & spring truffle dish. All delicious & super filling, especially the risotto which I highly recommend. Great wine list with a fabulous red that one of the staff there recommended. For entrees, we had the filet, duck, & sea bass. Filet was great with the potatoes, my sister was a happy gal. The duck was unique & yummy with the pear & ginger sauce. The sea bass was great for my mom & I though my dad found it a bit fishy for his taste. Overall a great, extremely filling meal that left no room for the cheese tasting or dessert menu. Definitely recommend it for its friendly staff & sophisticated, calm atmosphere, just don’t over order because the food is filling!

A wonderful, traditional Tuscan meal in an sophisticated restaurant that’s a cut above most of the trattorias in the area. Oliviero has an interesting menu and an outstanding wine list from which I picked a Montepulciano that was one of the best wines that we had on our recent trip to Umbria and Tuscany. Likewise, the staff are attentive without being overbearing and really seem to enjoy what they do… a rarity in Florence.
My only complaint about Oliviero is the general «heaviness» of the food. Although excellently prepared, most dishes were quite filling. This made it a challenge for the Frogette and I to get to the end of the meal with any interest in dessert. In addition, despite the general excellence of the cuisine and dining experience, Oliverio was not *the best* meal that we had on our trip. I’d give them a 4.5 star review if I could, but the 5-​star review is for another restaurant. Nonetheless, I’d have no reluctance in recommending Oliviero for a special meal while you’re in Florence.

Top drawer. Pricey but one of the best meals I have ever had.
Wait staff was gracious, attentive yet not rushed. The menu suggestions were all excellent. Not a place to go if you just want to grab something quick or get away cheap. But for a relaxed elegant dining experience with the chance to try some authentic local cuisine, this was great. We didn’t eat like this every night in Florence, but it was the perfect one special dinner of the trip.

The food in this restaurant is amazing. Having tried a few places suggested to us from our Villa’s helpful booklet we stumbled on this place, in the main part thanks to the suggestion from the owner of the Enoteca nearby. What a piece of advice! The bistecca alla fiorentina was mouth wateringly good. Attentive staff, riedel wine glasses, a discreet cocktail bar with mini grand piano. The background music included Herbie Hancock, Ornella Vanoni, Amy Winehouse and Massive Attack. The revolving door entrance hides what is a superb secret in one of Italian’s most beautiful cities. The wine list is extensive with a bias towards Tuscan reds/​whites. Avoid the restaurants in the piazzas and go here, you won’t be disappointed.

Ein wunderschoenes Restaurant im «Dolce Vita» Stil. Hier war schon Marcello Matroianni zu Gast. Auch heute kann man noch etwas von der alten Mystik spueren, wenn man durch die Drehtuer das Restaurant betritt.
Dieses Restaurant ist sicher etwas fuer den besonderen Anlass. Leckere Fleischgerichte und tolle Nachspeisen fuer den feinen Geschmack. Alles ausgewaehlte Zutaten.
In der Trueffelzeit ist der Trueffel zu empfehlen.
Das Preis-​Leistungsverhaeltnis ist ok.