Oliva on Main

Oliva’s had a lovely open house today celebrating one year at their new location in Befhlehem. Such warm and welcoming people, a beautiful space and the most delicious food! There was a generous full buffet lunch with a particularly delicious polenta with Gorgonzola, focaccia, penne bolognese, lamb meatballs, hummus and macaroons and pistachio baklava for dessert. Thank you!

This chef really has a way with lamb, stewed, kabobed, or on the shank, he knows how to spice it right and cook it tender. The varied menu is one of the boldest and most interesting in Litchfield County. Waitstaff alway attentive and friendly. Only drawback is no bar service, but the wine list is above average. A special place to dine out in style.

If you are looking for BAR food this is NOT the place for you. Everything we had was freshly prepared and delicious ! This is FINE food at a reasonable price. Where can you go for healthy, Italian Moroccan food that is wonderfully spiced? To Oliva! We made reservations, were promptly seated by the lovely owner who seems genuinely interested in making sure you are comfortable. The waitress was right there too offer water and take wine or beer orders. They have a wine list or for a corkage fee you can byob! I noticed the individual glasses of wine were a hefty pour which was so refreshing to see. We did however order a bottle of Muscadet, very crisp and light, perfect for our summer night.
The beer offerings were on the light side if you like dark microbrews. Just a note for the serious beer people out there.
The Polenta was fabulous ! Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside topped with melted Gorgonzola
The Moroccan lamb with chick peas was a fabulous meal for my husband. The lamb fell off the bone and the sauce was delish. On the lighter side my diver sea scallops were perfect next to a lightly dressed bed of greens. From previous experience we can attest that the pizza is marvelous and their dessert wonderful
So enjoy and I will write again when it is time for pizza and desert!

Great as always. We enjoy Oliva on our semi-​annual trips to Litchfield Hills. Owner/​chef Riad Aamar never disappoints. Great menu, nice portions, always tasty. Love the new location.

A bit pricey, but the diver scallops were the best I’ve ever had. Delicious bread with dipping oil, enjoyed sitting out on the porch at dusk. Great service.