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L'Olivo

171 Waverley Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

Recommended by 59 people

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171 Waverley Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145, Australia

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+61 3 9572 4487
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About L'Olivo

Unpretentious Italian comfort meets easy neighborhood dining along Waverley Road, dishing up generous plates of wood-oven pizza and handmade pasta. Regulars drop in for relaxed family get-togethers and casual wine catch-ups, unwinding against warm wooden panels while cooks work the open kitchen. The menu balances classic Italian fare with an unexpected tapas list—plates of salt-and-pepper calamari and seafood paella sit comfortably beside pumpkin gnocchi and Penne Pollo. Bring along a favorite bottle for dinner, with corkage kept reasonable at the table.

  • BYO Wine Friendly: Uncork your own favorite bottle alongside hearty bowls of gnocchi or pizza for a modest corkage fee.
  • Open Kitchen View: Guests can watch the kitchen fire up wood-oven pizzas and toss fresh pastas from the dining floor.
  • Italian and Tapas Menu: Alongside traditional pastas and pizza, the kitchen cooks up seafood paella and shareable tapas plates.
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Why Dine at L'Olivo

Why diners choose L'Olivo for shared meals, celebrations, and neighborhood dining

  • Substantial, Hearty Servings

    Generous main courses and hearty pasta plates ensure diners leave completely satisfied.

    the portion was massive, one main is almost 2 servings

    Kath Ene

  • BYO Wine Flexibility

    Guests enjoy pairing their preferred bottles with pasta dishes thanks to convenient BYO wine with reasonable corkage.

    It's byo wine, with reasonable corkage.

    Ruth Maserow

  • Full and Content Outcome

    A comfortable neighborhood setting fosters unhurried conversations and a calm, content dining state.

    Left feeling full and content.

    Shai N

  • Chillaxed Dining Vibe

    An easygoing, cozy room provides the ideal atmosphere for relaxed evenings with close companions.

    that place you go with friends for a good chat & a glass of wine

    Claire Rovic

  • Versatile Hybrid Menu for Groups

    A flexible menu offering traditional pizzas, pastas, tapas, and a dedicated kids menu seamlessly suits multi-generational celebrations.

    Wonderful delicious menu;Tapas, Italian and pizzas, also a kids menu.

    Alan Kasjan

  • Multi-Generational Gatherings

    Accommodating seating and wide-ranging culinary choices easily satisfy diverse tastes across family and group get-togethers.

    suitable for range of functions from friends to family of all ages

    cal loft

Most loved signature pasta, seafood, and hybrid mains

  • Penne Pollo

    followed by a vegetarian pizza and Penne Pollo, and finished with dessert and a hot chocolate. Everything was freshly prepared, served piping hot, and full of flavour.

    Dinesh Kumar Thangavelu

  • Pumpkin Gnocchi

    Enjoyed a bowl of absolutely delicious pumpkin gnocchi.

    Ruth Maserow

  • Salt & Pepper Calamari

    Salt & pepper calamari was the big winner.

    Sean Clarke

  • Seafood Paella

    The seafood paella is amazing and the penne primavera, gnocchi and carbonara are close seconds!

    Molly Langley

Other favorites

Starters, sides, and sweet finishes to complement your meal

  • Garlic Bread

    We started with the garlic bread, followed by a vegetarian pizza and Penne Pollo, and finished with dessert and a hot chocolate. Everything was freshly prepared, served piping hot, and full of flavour.

    Dinesh Kumar Thangavelu

  • Tiramisu

    Tiramisu is very good, snd among food try scallops and veal.

    Eugene “offenmeier” Tekuch

  • Greek Salad

    Plus a Greek salad. Has become a fortnightly tradition in my household!

    Molly Langley

  • Spicy Capsicum Dip

    we ordered spicy capsicum dip which was delicious with a real kick!

    Pamela Alex

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my own wine to L'Olivo?

Yes, patrons report that L'Olivo allows BYO wine with a reasonable corkage fee, and the restaurant also serves wine on premises.

How large are the portion sizes?

Portions are notably generous and filling across both pasta and pizza mains, with diners mentioning that a single pasta dish can easily satisfy two appetites or leave plenty to take home.

What variety of food is served alongside Italian classics?

Beyond traditional wood-oven pizzas and Italian pasta dishes, the kitchen offers a diverse menu featuring tapas options, seafood paella, arancini, and Greek salads.

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