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Oliva

____________ _____ ___., 25, ____, _______, Kiev, Ukraine
380 44 463-75-92
Ranked #17 of 278 restaurants in Kiev
4.0 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery
Most recent review
- 26 May 2012
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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46 reviews 46 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Still looking for a great Italian place in Kiev. This one was okay. We had it delivered which probably affected the quality. Not bad, but not great. Would do it again in a pinch, especially because I know they deliver in the pouring rain. More

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Odessa, Ukraine
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Oliva on Druzhby Narodov surprised me. It was not only very cozy, but interior was very well designed, the food was excellent, pasta made from the right flour, the service was nice and friendly. The restaurant on Druzhby Narodov is located not in the most beautiful place of the city, but it makes it even a better place to have... More

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Kiev
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The best choice for reasonable price. You can expect always good cuisine, fresh food and excellent service. More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The Oliva is very romantic & stylish cafe. You can see a lot of couple there. Man come with flower to meet their ladies. Together with this nice interier & good quality of Italian cousine. Prices more then average. More

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Kyiv
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6 reviews 6 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Very nice interior, good choice of meal and decent portions. Very good cheese cream soup! Can be quite crowded because it's good :) More

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Bolton, Lancashire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

I have visited Oliva on a few occasions now during business trips to Kiev. Every time the restaurant has had a lively and "buzzy" atmosphere typical of Italian restaurants around the world. The service is always very good and attentive. The staff have always made us feel very welcome. The food is good Italian style food. I particularly enjoyed the... More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

In spite of lack of empty space for all the visitors we managed to had a perfect dinner with salad and pasta. Waiter was very attentive, fast and pleasant. Food was perfect as usual. One of the best Italian restaurant in Kyiv. More

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Kyiv, Kyyivs'ka Oblast', Ukraine
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

There are couple of restaurants under the name in Kyiv, I believe. The one on Sagaidachnoho street near Pochtova Square is just a perfect daughter of the family - closely-clustered tables next to each other, walls abundantly decorated with what not /bottles / strings of garlic / colourful plates /, most friendly staff and consistently reasonably-priced menu of decent Italian... More

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Kiev, Ukraine
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

If you don't mind democratic crowded and noise european style cafe Oliva is for you. Tasty Italian style meal, cosy atmosphere. Honest price and fresh beer. More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

Oliva has been my favourite place for last two years. The food is great, the servise is good also. Good value for the price you pay. Unbellievably delicious ravioli, mozarella cheese salad, grilled veal, pizza. Tea always served with a cookie and a jam. And you should try chocolate bicquit with melted chocolate filling. m-m-m. This place is pretty popular... More

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