Want some good italian food with a cozy ambience, my pick is oliva.
Oliva is one of the best restaurants to serve good italian food in ludhiana.
English breakfast tea is enough for 3 people.
The chicken steak is my favorite.
Woodfire pizzas always are a pick and they serve some delicious baked pasta.
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The Oliva Lounge Bar
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Located in the heart of the city since 1990, a calming place that has aged as fine wine. It has such soothing ambience, perfect for a quiet evening away from the hustle & bustle of the city.
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The Italian Cafe has an interesting and limited menu with each dish worth savouring.
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We tried the following
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• Lasagne Spring Vegetables
~ Flat pasta served with crisp flavourful Garlic Bread, a culinary dish, stacked with layers of pasta alternated with sauces, vegetables and cheese. Topped with melted grated cheese.✔️
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• Assorted Bread Basket
~ One of the finest bread baskets we've had in the city. Perfect crisp and flavours even in variety butters served along.✔️
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• Veneziana Pizza
~ Crisp fresh baked thin crust base topped with bell peppers, capers, jalapenos, onions, tomatoes & mozzarella cheese.✔️
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• Warm Salad/ Antipasto
~ Sauteed vegetables in barbecue sauce✔️
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• Wild Mushroom Risotto
~ Creamy Italian dish made with Arborio Rice, Shitake Mushroom, Tomatoes and Parmesan shavings. Again one of the finest in town is served here.✔️
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• Red Thai Curry Veg
~ Cooked in Bangkok style served with rice. It's red curry paste cooked in coconut milk with tofu added, coriander, cumin, peppercorns and lemongrass.✔️
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• Even the Lemon Iced Tea was amazing.
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Rating : 5/5
Rating : 3.9
Located in the heart of the city , yet you feel like a gateway to the city. The spirit of the place is so positive especially the entrance surrounded with lush greenery. Place incorporated with grove and a passage to the seating area makes it warm and intimate. Food is gratifying . breads are cooked to perfection. Loved their salads. Chicken with mustard sauce was good but chicken steak was just passable. Outside seating area can be improved but overall you gonna love the place with perfect ambience for date as well as with group of friends too. Service is average neither too sharp nor too bad. Prices I feel worthy totally due to great experience. Can be a bit pricy for regular visits but loved this place.
This place doesn’t offer coffee and tea also served till 7:00 pm only which should be modified totally as it’s just basics.
Calm silent and lively place . Only Italian restaurant with all table manners mind blowing things which are missing in other newly made n famed food ventures missing at their place. I hv a g8 experience there no words can explain that so just go n find out more about this place. A big yessss for more visits.
The entrance and ambience is very soothing. Serves really good Italian food with balanced taste and execution. It’s a must visit place for some great Italian food in Ludhiana.
Nice calm place to hang out. Food quality is great.
I ordered Pasta which was of great taste. Outdoor sitting arrangement adds to its green surrounding experience.
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This is one of the softest place in Ludhiana far away from the hustle bustle of the city. Pretty ambience and the best part is its passage where you can click amazing pictures😛😛 now coming on to the food review, i ordered
1) turkish salad- though salad is not everybody's favourite but this one is worth a try. Pieces of feta cheese make it even more lip smacking. I will give 4.5/5
2) penne pasta in white sauce- i'm not able to get over its taste even now. Served with crispy garlic bread.i will give it 5/5
3)Veneziana pizza- it was nothing extraordinary. More of tomatoes. I will give 3/5
4) Red thai curry with rice- even having all the above it disregarded the concept of diminishing marginal utility😜 thai curry is not something you would find easily n in a great taste. If you are a thai curry lover you should definitely try this one. I will give 5/5
5) jungle cooler- this was the mocktail version of pina colada. I will give it 4.5/5
And the best part is if you go there before 3pm, you'll get a basket of assorted breads with dips complimentary.
food was good....every bite was ravishing...enjoyed it very much...way better than I expected...keep up your quality services...✌️
Best pizza! Super fresh and yum
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So the first thing about this place that you will be noticing is how calm and serene this place is, its surrounded with greenery, trees, plants and everything that just lifts your mood and gets your hopes high regarding food. The passage to the main sitting area is just magical, they have a small sitting area outside too and just a few tables inside.
The interiors are nice and cozy, mediun lit, you might get a special goan vibe here too. They specialize in italian food. The staff was very helpful in everything.
We ordered Texas Fried Chicken and Chilli chicken singapore style with rice, while waiting for food, they gave us a complimentry bread basket with assorted breads which was really nice and unique.
The fried chicken was just amazing, almost non oily, the marination was perfect, that the chilli chicken was cooked to perfection, the combination of chilli chicken and boiled rice was really yummy. Overall, my taste buds were 100% satisfied, i would upvote my ratings to 5 star ince i go again and try a few more items here.
If you are looking for some time away from all the rumbling and craziness of the city, do visit this gem of a place.
Taste:9/10, Service:8/10, Ambience:10/10, Value for Money:9/10
Pasta Al Pesto Penne
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The pasta served was way too delicious , creamiest yet the most tasty . The food quality and quantity was apt .
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Rating -4.5/5
Price -rs.475
Ambience -4/5
Service -4/5
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Florentina 🍕
Food is always the first love but when it comes to pizza it is more than love .
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We are sure we have ample foodgramers who are pizza lovers so we don't leave a place to taste a pizza .
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The base was crisp , topped with a variety of veggies as you can see and the it was really very good in taste . The quantity and quality was par exellence.
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Food rating -4.5/5
Price -rs.550
Ambience -4.5/5
Service -4/5.
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This place is an absolute gem. The food is amazing and the service fair. The cook on chicken is done well and so are the sauces. Even an average to mediocre looking dish tastes good and you will be satisfied.
The aglio olio is not very satisfactory though. If you are looking for vegan variants, then they hardly have anything on the menu that is vegan. The ambience is quiet and calm. Can be a bit pricey for regular outings but the food is good and you won’t be disappointed. Their bathroom is not very clean and the outdoor seating can be improved in terms of aesthetics.
This is a cosy place with a well thought out menu.
I ordered milestrone al tomato soup which had a unique flavoring to it very subtle and refreshing as starter. For appetizer I had paneer sashlik with an amazing brown sauce it was very well spiced and had my tastebuds tingling. For dessert we had hot choco lava cake with vanilla ice cream. The cake was oozing hot chocolate , quite decent dessert and enough for two person.
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We discovered this place while browsing on Zomato,and decided to give it a go,here's our take on it:-
Oliva's situated in a really random,desolate place on the Pakhowal Road,but somewhere deep in the houses...thats definitely a minus point
But once you reach there,you realize why..there's a lot of open out door space which has been made into a really cute seating area with fairy lights on trees and an outside bar,the ambience is pretty green and welcoming for a polluted city like ludhiana
Inside ,the seating is like a standard restaurant,nothing special. I'd recommend this place for a good weather evening.
They welcomed us with a complimentary bread basket with three flavours of butter,they all tasted amazing and i was blown by this welcome treat
We ordered Iced Tea and Pink Sauce spaghetti- Iced Tea was really good,and Spaghetti wasn't bad either. It was alright.
Over all ,we had a nice evening.
This place should put up a bigger board or something making people aware it exists. Its definitely underrated! A big thumbs up for Italian fans 🌸
This a kind of calm place in Ludhiana. I heard a lot about the authenticity of this place in Italian cuisine. I went there with my family asked for fettuccine carbonara which was unavailable at that time alternatively we ordered pizza which was very good. They served bread basket with some dips complementary before serving pizza.
my wife and me love this place.
authentic italian food. food quality is great.
its ambience is good...very peaceful place
staff is 5/5
must try place if you are looking for a peaceful night dinner with your loved ones
If you are looking forward to enjoy Authentic mouthwatering Italian food this is the restaurant you should visit👌🏽😋
The place has warm ambience!
Service is also good! The only thing I though could be worked on is the size of servings (specially pasta)
Must visit 👍🏽
When their for lunch... nice ambience... just one another group of 4 people... not a crowded place... wanted to have food here from a long time as heard alot about authenticity of their food... so was happy to be here but not glad... all we had was veg warm salad, pesto pasta, Florentina pizza n some non veg pizza, cottage cheese steak, pollo au Brande n virgin mojito n some breeze mocktail (dnt remember the name)... everything was okay but the best out of all was pollo au Brande...
This is the best Italian restaurant i have ever visited . food is so fresh and authentic that i don't feel that i am in india . Furbishing makes me feel like old Italian place and finally being a nutritionist
I am addicted to healthy food🍽
Best Italian served here ironically they have shortened there menu , you won't get the grilled trout ,lobsters and tenderloin steaks anymore . But still loves there drunken chicken and polo fircasso . Ambience is good but staff is not at all polished . I don't know how they have managed the chef .
Not at all aggressive or interested in marketing and increasing sales . Had changed there menu completely . I remember the times when every dish was exclusive , wish those days comes back and our own authentic and first oriental restaurant of Ludhiana reclaims glory .
Surprisingly almost authentic Italian food in Ludhiana, wasn't expecting such subtle taste and freshness of ingredients in Ludhiana. My rating is using the base of any good place across the country but within Ludhiana Oliva should deserve better rating.
Had Lasagne, pizza Veneziana and mushroom celery soup- all doable again.
I have never understood why this place does not do well and is hardly ever full. They serve by far the best Italian food in Ludhiana. And by Italian I mean authentic Italian and not your Punjabi pasta. Perhaps it is their location which is a tad bit hard to find or perhaps international food which has not been Punjabified does not suit the local palate.
Nonetheless you can order just about anything on the menu and you will love it - be it their creamy soups, wood oven thin crust pizzas or absolutely delicious pastas. A special mention for their complimentary bread basket which we always fight over coz its the best fresh bread you are going to find.
One of my oldest favourites in the city have always loved there lamb chops and grilled fish. The place has an amazing ambiance miss the outdoor sitting though. The only place where they lack is service if the restaurant is full but quality of food has never been compromised. Other recomendations are theie american feast pizza & stuffed grilled chicken steak.
Awesome truly Italian food.The service is excellent too. It doesn't matter if you don't drink alcohol, the mocktails taste just so delicious!
The food is the same as it was when it was first opened
I have been going to Oliva since its inception. Its a great place to be and best Italian still is served here through now there are many new places but no one could beat oliva . must try is lamb in red wine and lasagna . service is good and I love their complementary breads .
I've actually had many of my work lunches here. It's a quiet place in the afternoon. A table by the window is always my pick. Have been there twice or thrice I guess. The service is very good and prompt. The food.... I've had the Chinese and its fairly nice. The hakka noodles were simple and the quality was good too. Not much you can ask for. Same goes for the rice and the gravies. The pastas are very decent and well flavoured. The mains should also be given a try. A go ahead from my side.
This place was recommended to me by a friend as the best italian joint in town, and sure as hell it lives up to its reputation. It has an old Italian like classy feel to it, just like book The Godfather. Ambience is typically italian just like its food. Basically the food and the set-up complement each other. The service was really good and quick too. The complementary bread they offer with the butter is a sweet gesture that would bring a smile to your face, always. But don't hog onto all the bread that you don't have space left for the delicacies you're going to order. :P
My favorite Italian restaurant in the world (no exaggeration). I don't live in Ludhiana but this restaurant is one of the reasons I go there frequently. Everything from the location to food to service is just excellent. Try their chicken risotto and red Thai curry. You will thank me later.
One of the very few authentic restaurants(be it any cuisine) in Ludhiana, this place has been serving amazing food for quite some time now. Nicely located, the restaurant is divided into two parts. One has a family dining kind of look while the other is more of a pub/lounge. The interiors are great, the staff very polite and the food, well in all my visits there, I have never been disappointed with a single dish here. A must go place in Ludhiana.
Very authentic and great in taste. Menu needs upgradation. Almost all sauces are similar. But if you have aa particular favourite, you certainly wouldnt go wrong. Amazing consistency since the past so many years.
Best Italian food in town and great service. And lounge is nice place to party ❤
Authentic itlalian.. Though a little bee priced must go
One of the first authentic Italian restaurants in Ludhiana and is undoubtedly still one of the best places to dine in, a weekly ritual to visit and enjoy good food for years now.
The food is always great, service is slow at times but makes up for great food for which we wait in anticipation.
If you love Italian food, Oliva is a hidden gem of city which serves authentic italian.
They have very decent interiors with beautiful music playing in the background.
Menu might be difficult to understand for a beginner but once you sought it out, everything is worth a try.
This also is a favourite place for couples.
Definitely worth a try. #1000thingsinLudhiana
If u want to enjoy peaceful time with your family this is right place in ludhiana great ambience natural view very nice staff food is really good
Such a amazing place.
One should definately visit it.
Very good food and good place
The best Italian food in Punjab!! Authentic Italian! Beautiful and green restaurant! Makes you feel like you are in Italy! Great great food, service and ambience!! Very good location. Absolutely love it!! A must visit for an authentic Italian feel.
I hosted my birthday dinner here, Each and every guest praised the food, the decor and the service!! For sure going to celebrate other special occasions here too! Love it
Amazing food. Ambience is very cozy and comfortable. Easy to park your car. And icing on the cake is the food taste. Never left dissapointed with food taste. Should try their live grill and salads
Excellent food. Excellent ambience. And high prices
Great Food; love the place. A big fan of potato rosti and grilled fish. Would be better if they improved the staff and service. The dessert menu is essentially non-existent and most of the wines on the wine list are unavailable.
Very expensive, but taste is good
Quality of food is good to eat preparation under hygienic condition service is well. The price of foods reasonable and cheap. One of the oldest shop in this area for lunch and dinner sweets is also...good
It's a good place if you are looking for grills. Unique flavours but seating capacity needs to increase. Good place to bring your family or for a beer
The ambience,food and overall experience was in sync to good feeling. Italian food served with good favour and ingredients made the dinner delightful.
Very gud food but really needs to upgrade its interiors,the ambience
..One of the most consistent food quality place is being ignored,forgotten by people jus bcause of the ambience n dinginess
Authentic Italian food in Ludhiana! Soup and pasta were very good, pizza decent, decor is cosy, rustic and retro, fairly priced
Amazing Italian food. Better than Italy 🤩🙌 being your friends for a good time. Only 4 stars because of the washroom.
amazing food with old school retro ambience
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