Every week hundreds of Oakvillians share our appetite for casual Italian comfort food, flavourful and uncomplicated dishes, generous portions and fair prices.
We went to The Olive Press when it first opened, and it was a little dodgy...I guess it was going through some growing pains, as it was full just about every day. I am pleased to say that it has found its groove, and continues to improve every time we visit! The food is excellent, the service is fun and friendly, and the atmosphere is exactly right for almost any occasion!
Kudos to the entire staff, it certainly seems to be run extremely well!
I have eaten at this restaurant a number of times sometimes with my sons and husband, sometimes with a girlfriend. We always go early in the night around 6pm and have never had to wait for a table. The bread is excellent, always a treat and a good sign of what is to come. The service has been good. My favourite entree is the Honeymoon LInguini, tons of seafood in a delicious homemade sauce.
We're taking my son and his buddy there tonight for his 14th birthday. My expectations are high.
I have a love hate realtionsip with the Olvie Press - I hate the long waits and need to hover around people leaving the bar area to grab a seat. I hate how some of the waitstaff refuse to "substitute" anything on the menu - grrr....espcially when you are willing to pay to substitute.
Ok, the good stuff - the veal limone is excellent BUT - they have to give a lot more sauce! I hope the owners are paying attention. The mussels here are AMAZING - dont mess with the recipie - it is a winning formula.
The chicken parm, is greasy but my wife likes it.
This place gave me food poisoning. For a mid level restaurant in 2011 I think that's more than enough said. If this happened to anyone else between April 18 and 24 please post.
