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Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant

Unit 10/72-80 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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Find Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant

Unit 10/72-80 Allison Cres, Menai NSW 2234, Australia

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+61 2 9543 8080
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant

Tucked along Allison Crescent, this Menai hideaway pairs generous Mediterranean plates with hands-on warmth from owner Aarti. Diners pack the tables for milestone gatherings and weeknight dinners alike—tucking into fresh pasta, crisp arancini, and spiced barramundi. Celebrations earn custom touches like printed menus tailored to the guest of honor, while the kitchen easily navigates gluten-free requests. The evening wraps up over espresso alongside homemade tiramisu and warm sticky date pudding.

  • Personalized celebrations: Owner Aarti personally looks after the floor, crafting custom printed menus and multi-course spreads for milestone birthdays and anniversaries.
  • Flexible dining & weeknight specials: Mid-week specials deliver multi-course set dinner deals, while the kitchen stays versatile with gluten-free dishes and walk-in capacity.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Key Reasons to Choose Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant

Why diners choose Oliva Mediterranean Restaurant for family milestones, mid-week dining, and attentive owner-led care.

  • Personalized Celebration Menus

    Personalized set menus tailored to group preferences make landmark family birthdays effortless and memorable.

    The menu had Happy 70th Birthday Annette on the printed men- a nice touch!

    Patricia Brennan

  • Reliable Multi-Generational Gatherings

    Family birthday gatherings are welcomed with generous portions, dedicated children's meal packages, and attentive group care.

    We have been coming here for family birthdays 2 years in a row.

    Priscilla Ley

  • Owner-Driven Hospitality

    Dedicated floor presence from owner Aarti ensures diners feel genuinely welcomed, comfortable, and personally hosted.

    Arti, the owner/manager goes out of her way to take care of her customers.

    Elizabeth M

  • Attentive Milestone Care

    Special personal milestones receive devoted attention from the entire team to make every guest of honor feel celebrated.

    Nothing was too much trouble to ensure my day was special.

    Carol McGowan

  • Short-Notice Table Accommodations

    Flexible front-of-house coordination comfortably absorbs short-notice bookings and walk-ins during busy peak periods.

    The staff were friendly and managed to fit our last minute booking in on a busy night

    wanisara miller

  • Valued Midweek Multi-Course Specials

    Midweek multi-course dinner menus provide exceptional dining quality and complete courses at standout weekday value.

    On a Tuesday evening there was a deal for a 3 course meal that was really worth it.

    Radames Cintra

Freshly prepared Mediterranean favorites and generously portioned house specialties

  • Lamb Souvlaki

    I had the Lamb Souvlaki and then the homemade Tiramisu, both were mouthwatering.

    Michael

  • Spicy Barramundi

    spicy barramundi was excellent.

    Bruce Reberger

  • Satay Chicken

    The satay chicken is a favourite

    Nicole “Miss Turquoise” Riede

  • Prawn and Baby Spinach Linguini

    prawn and baby spinach linguini, wow, did I mention wow, the delicious taste is something to experience.

    Vince Iervasi

Other favorites

House-made desserts, shareable starters, and refreshing cocktails to complete your meal

  • Tiramisu

    I ordered the tiramisu and it was mouth-watering

    C Elios

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    The sticky date pudding to die for.

    Elizabeth M

  • Arancini Balls

    The Arancini Balls and the Tiramisu are a must.

    Graham Sayers

  • Cocktails

    Can’t forget the amazing cocktails!

    CT

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and personalized details that enhance every dining occasion

  • Custom Printed Celebration Menus

    The owner personalizes multi-course event menus with customized printed headings for milestone celebrations such as 70th birthdays.

  • Hands-On Owner Welcome

    The owner personally welcomes diners to the dining room, visits tables for conversation, and attends to bespoke group arrangements.

  • Attentive Gluten-Free Accommodations

    Thoughtfully catering to dietary needs with dedicated gluten-free preparations, including generous portions of spicy barramundi and dedicated veal dishes.

  • Mid-Week Multi-Course Specials

    Special multi-course weeknight dining offers, such as 2-course and 3-course set dinner specials on designated evenings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make reservations or walk in?

Yes. Oliva takes reservations and staff frequently accommodate short-notice bookings and walk-ins during busy dinner services. Private celebration bookings can also arrange personalized printed set menus.

Are gluten-free dining options available?

Yes. The kitchen offers dedicated gluten-free choices, including items like the spicy barramundi and veal dishes, with generous portions.

What are the portions like, and what dishes are recommended?

Portions are notably generous across entrees, pasta, and mains. Dishes like moussaka, lamb souvlaki, house pastas, and desserts such as tiramisu and crème brûlée are customer favorites.

Do they offer mid-week dinner specials?

Yes, Oliva offers mid-week multi-course dinner deals, such as two-course and three-course specials on designated weeknights like Tuesday.

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