Oliveto Italian Bistro

Good solid causal Italian food with a somewhat upscale feel and nice ambiance. Everything on the menu from the calamari to the brick oven flatbread has been up to par. The portions can sometimes be on the small side depending on what you order, but definitely worth the money. The place stays very busy at peak hours, so the service tends to be average. The food can be a little hit and miss on occasion, but still worth returning to in comparison to similar type Italian restaurants in the area. The menu has a really good selection leaning more toward authentic dishes. Overall 3.5 stars.

Tried out Oliveto’s after receiving a discount card in the mail. I’d say this is a solid choice for families and a casual Italian meal. Similar options as an Olive Garden but without the amazing breadsticks.
We had the calamari, Amore pizza, and Ravioli. Plus one glass of wine and tax, our total was $ 40. Everything was «good» not great but nothing bad. Service was very good. Food came out extremely quickly, almost to the point where it made you wonder just how much was pre-​prepared.
I initially wished they served free bread, but after trying the piece provided with my ravioli, I was unimpressed. I see mentions of free bread in old reviews so maybe they got rid of that.
I’d go back again with a coupon.

The pizza and service were lukewarm. The food tastes like a chain restaurant trying to be authentic and my pizza came out cold. Not particularly bad, But definitely nothing special.

Oliveto is Great. The food is always consistent, fresh, and perfect. It is a very casual restaurant with very well put together dishes. I’ve tried several dishes they were all excellent. The Rosemary Chicken was excellent. The Wood Plank Salmon was super fresh. This place is one of the best lunch stops in the entire area.

It was my first time to eat at Oliveto and we were celebrating my bday as well. I have to say my friends and I were very happy with the food and service. I am so happy I chose to do my bday dinner there. I will definitely be back. Thank you Oliveto for making my bday dinner great :)

Great restaurant. Oven roasted rosemary chicken was excellent. The tomato bisque was also excellent. I had the cedar plank salmon last time and it was also excellent. Great food. Great family atmosphere. Definitely worth your time if you are in the mood for Italian.

This is our go to Italian restaurant for Tulsa. My wife and I go about twice a month. The staff hve always been pleasant and some remembered us. The wait has never been long and they’ve been very tentative.
I always go for one of their personal pizzas, and my wife ad I usually get bruschetta or cheesy bread flatbread.
After 8pm they have half price appetizers and pizzas also. Which is fantastic for a cheaper date or adding dessert

Great date place. Unbelievably kind to gluten free needs. They have a wonderful gluten free menu. Good prices. Bob the GM is wonderful and made our visit quite enjoyable. Wonderful pastas and pizzas and steak.

We enjoy Oliveto’s atmosphere and service and food. It is our «go to» date-​night restaurant — especially after 8pm when appetizers are half price. My favorite is salmon cakes to start, then tilapia in creamy lemon sauce and with sautéed mixed veggies. Its deliciousness resounds into day two for left overs!

Takes reservations so huge plus right there. We got there early and went for a drink at the bar and ended up staying there for dinner. Great atmosphere and nice furnishings inside. Had the tilapia over linguini with lemon crème sauce. It was really good. The bruschetta appetizer was my favorite! Good beers on tap and good drink menu too. A step up from the OG chain type Italian!

Went a time or two after open. Returned recently for lunch, after kiddo hour at Bounce-​U (heavens, that place is worth the $ 8 per toddler!).
Lunch combos are a good idea. But add a meat to the pasta, and you’re getting upcharged. Mine was $ 11 + drink. As such, there are better options for the price. Service was pleasant and capable on this weekday.
My criticism, as it was when I first tried this place back in ~ 2011 was that the food is just so-​so. It’s owned by the Zios family of restaurants. I have a similar critique of Zios as well. Wife had the burger, which was burned to a crisp.
Salads are okay (3*); tomato bisque (generous topping of pesto) was great (4*); but the mains were found lacking. Averaged out, gotta dip below 3* on this review.

I have been to Oliveto twice. The first time was amazing and the second time was okay. The service is always outstanding! The first time I went I got Caliente Chicken which was delicious! The second time I tried something else. I think I will stick with Caliente Chicken. Will definitely go back again!

One word sums this place up: Awful!!!
Worst Italian food I ever had! Bread hard as a rock. I didn’t even finish my dish! I would not return here if my life depended on it!
Save your money and go to Panera next door!

Just tried for the first time.
As for the bread, it’s not very good but they make up for it by not giving you a lot. Most italian places bring out unlimited bread and give you some oil/​garlic/​herb combo to dip in. One of the great parts of an Italian restaurant. Here, my wife got a piece with her salad and we both got a piece with our entrée. It wasn’t great and sure could have used some oil to dip it in to make it taste better.
My wife got a side salad which was good and had a good combination of ingredients. She got their blue cheese and the server also brought her a side of their caesar to try. The blue cheese had very little blue cheese and the caesar was unique in that it was very tangy due to citrus being added. She liked it. I don’t think I would have like it on a caesar because it was so tangy.
She had the chicken scallopini which she like but she thought was a bit too lemony.
I got the 3 meat Skillet Al Forno which the server warned me was hearty and she was right. LOTS of meat in this one and their red sauce had good flavor.
The server knew the menu really well and had suggested a dish with the marsala sauce. But, because she knew my wife was curious about it, she brought out some for us to take home with our leftovers. It was quite good and my wife used it on her dish to cut the lemon flavor.
I will try it again. I just wish they would revamp their entire bread situation.

I had never been there for dinner so tonight my husband and I decided to try it out. While we were waiting for a table outside, a waiter asked if we had been waited on. Of course we hadn’t at that point but we didn’t have a table yet so we weren’t expecting to be waited on. I was already impressed right then. When we did get our table, that man turned out to be our waiter… David … He was amazing. Very personable and very fun. So, not only was he great, but the food was fantastic, the atmosphere was very casual, cozy and fun. We found our new favorite Italian place and our favorite waiter we’ll always ask for. :)

Yummy food, affordable prices, good service and a casual atmosphere. I will eat here more often

I love Oliveto! I haven’t tried anything here that I haven’t liked. This is one of those places that I actually prefer sitting at the bar. The bartenders are always so friendly and helpful and the service is quick. This time I ordered the pepperoni chicken. It is bow tie pasta with marinara, peppers, pepperoni, and chicken. It came out hot and cooked perfectly. The bread that comes with is is delicious. I only ate half and brought the rest home.
Just a tip: get the bruschetta sundae. It is delicious. We didn’t get it this time, but it is so good! Also, sign up for their email club. They send coupons for free appetizers, BOGO, etc.

Not quite as satisfying the second time around, but still good.
Started with the bruschetta. It was delicious! Though, I would have preferred thinner crustier bread. I ordered the 3 Meat Skillet al Forno which has Italian sausage, sliced chicken, and a huge meatball on top of spaghetti. The dish was good, but the meatball itself was just sad. It was moist, but it had absolutely no flavor! My boyfriend got the mac and cheese again, but with chicken. He loved it.
The service was great. Our waiter was talkative but not overly so, and very friendly and attentive.

Foods good! Sea bass not the quality worth $ 18! Service usually pretty good here. Last trip male servers walking in between tables bumped my chair twice
I told him to find a new path!
Then I was the bad guy after he mocked me one server at a time! Punk!

I’ve eaten here twice and both experiences have been good. From the outside, it looks like a casual bistro. Inside, the décor is dark and classy.
The menu consists of pizzas, pasta, salads, and sandwiches. On this visit, I got the Mac n’ Cheese n’ Cheese n’ Cheese — bowtie pasta with 3 different types of cheese, onions, jalepeno bacon (which wasn’t as spicy as it sounds), and topped with breadcrumbs. You can add shrimp or chicken for an additional fee (I added the shrimp). The meal came out pretty fast. It was hot and cheesy. I thought it was perfectly flavored and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Only bad thing I can say is that the portions are smaller than I would have liked.