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Todd English's Olives
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
Bellagio Resort & Casino3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Neighbourhood: The Strip
(702) 693-8181
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
557 reviews for Todd English's Olives
Review Highlights
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"Our entrée, Butternut Squash Tortelli." In 22 reviews -
"Fig and prosciutto flatbread excellent." In 18 reviews -
"Olives has a gorgeous view of the Bellagio water show." In 43 reviews
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- A Yelpy Insight: Vegetarians go nuts for this spot. See more places they like.
556 reviews in English
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Review from Jessica O.
Milwaukee, WI
5/13/2012
DELICIOUS seafood.
My friend and I arrived promptly for our 8:30 reservations and were seated immediately. We got a cozy booth right next to the fountains. We ordered a couple of drinks - my two pear martini was fantastic - lots of fruit flavor, but not too sweet.
The bread course has a great variety - there was a salty, cheesy flatbread, a sweet roll, and few other varieties. The olive tapanades on the side were a super salty - but I'm not a big olive fan to begin with.
I ordered the Hawaiian Mahi Mahi. It came with a crispy crust, perched on a bed of lime and cilantro basmati rice, ginger bok choy, miso butter sauce, and crispy leeks. The lime and cilantro gave the dish a super fresh flavor, the butter sauce was creamy and delicious, and the veggies were a great compliment.
My friend's Chilean Sea Bass was even better - served with risotto full of wild mushrooms, tender sauteed baby spinach, savory port wine beurre rouge, charred endive, and a sharp, sweet, balsamic vinaigrette.
Our server was attentive, our food was amazing, and the atmosphere was outstanding. -
Review from Monica D.
5/24/2012
A friend visiting from out of town and I went to Olives for lunch. We were seated right away, but at a small table near the entrance. There were several other open tables, and people were eating outside, but we weren't asked our preference. I actually would have loved a fountain view and would have waited for it. Oh well.
Service was overall prompt and attentive, and our waiter was very personable.
The beef carpaccio that my friend ordered was very good! My squid and octopus was a bit tough, but overall good. I had the pink snapper special for my entree. I enjoyed the risotto, but the snapper was a bit underseasoned. My friend ordered the short rib pasta and didn't care for it.
All in all, I was a bit underwhelmed. -
Review from Bill K.
Westborough, MA
5/18/2012
I used to really look forward to visiting Olives. But this news report has caused me to reconsider future visits. Does anyone have a different perspective? Rather unflattering report.
http://www.boston.com/... -
Review from Tomas B.
5/14/2012
Olives at the Bellagio overlooking the fountains we sat inside 8 tonight and after our standard have a drink at the bar moment we proceeded to the table after getting a quick fountain show which is of course a don't miss anytime at the Bellagio especially when It is in tune to Sinatra.
Had lunch here sometime ago and I remember it being good, but the menu was recently changed and not really for the better. Sommelier was very good and our waitress was excellent. Breads presented followed by multiple appetizers including
Beef Carpaccio*
gorgonzola polenta, balsamic reduction, parmesan, cipollini onions, scallion cream, garlic aioli.....19 Best I've ever had.
Tuna Tartare*
spun cucumber salad, crispy rock shrimp, sesame dressing, scallion cream, whitefish caviar.....18 I didn't partake but was told it was OK nothing special.
Todd's Caesar Salad
eggless roquefort Caesar dressing, olive oil brioche croutons, tomatoes, shaved parmesan.....15
w/ anchovy fillets.....17 Traditional and large to split but dressing taste lacking
Fiery Chicken Sausage
herbed ricotta cheese, balsamic onions, roasted tomato sauce.....18 OUTSTANDING!
Meatball & Eggplant
spicy tomato sauce, caramelized onions, imported buffalo mozzarella, hazelnut basil pesto.....18 Very good.
Entrees: Butternut Squash Tortelli
brown butter, amaretto cookies, sage, parmesan cheese.....24 their signature dish was outrageous and Don't like Squash.
Ricotta Ravioli
roasted tomato basil sauce, sweet Italian sausage, garlic bread crumbs.....25 EL PASSO nothing special here.
Hawaiian Mahi Mahi
lime & cilantro basmati rice, ginger bok choy, miso butter sauce, crispy leeks.....39 Another nothing special dish.
Prime Beef Tenderloin
Lyonnaise potatoes, garlic braised greens, black pepper demi, truffle brie, crispy onions.....51 Small piece of beef for the price but very tasty.
Two Lobster Fra Diablo specials $54.00 over pasta were both extremely weak, sauce lacking in any taste or substance and lobster one small little tail.
Although our waitress was excellent extreme amount of time between appetizers and entrees to the point of where is our food?
Some dishes great some hit or miss some downright over priced and lacking. A generous 2 star as 2.5 would be more accurate. Much better dining options in Vegas I'd pass on a repeat here. Fountain show good though go have a drink catch the show then eat elsewhere. -
Review from Wanlan X.
San Ramon, CA
5/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
The seating was excellent. I requested the patio when I made the reservations. We got seated right next to the stone railing and got the prime view of the water shows.
The food was not so great. The folie gras was overcooked and seared black around the edges. BAD! The medium rare steak was medium well done. I think I could've gotten better food at a buffet. Definitely not recommend for the food. -
Review from Matthew B.
Lionville, PA
Killer cocktails flatbreads and other apps. Loved it.
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Review from Andrew R.
4/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Loved this place, hitting it up for lunch was probably the best idea we had all weekend as far as food goes. It's pretty classy looking but you won't feel too out of place with jeans and a t-shirt (although I was amused with the people dressed more than business casual with young kids in tow dressed as young kids tend to dress - I'm sure that's their normal weekend getup and I am nowhere near that fancy). Reservations are recommended but we got a table for 2 right away at around 1:00 PM.
I really really wanted to try out some appetizers but we skipped them because we knew there wouldn't be room. The flatbreads that other tables had were looking really tasty. If I go back, I'd be willing to just go all appetizers for a meal, pick a little bit here and a little bit there, but that's for another trip.
The wine list is extensive (the Bellagio boasts thousands of wines and tens of thousands of bottles, so it was expected but still impressive to see). The cocktail list is full of the usual trends these days, which wasn't appetizing to me (although I did get some simple cocktail with cognac, cointreau, ginger ale, and some other things which was pretty good). They had a very tasty sangria that had the perfect amount of brandy.
They give you table bread at the beginning, which was really good. There was some onion bread, normal bread, and sesame seed cracker things and it was served with some green olive tapenade, black olive tapenade, and a few special olives outside of your normal black and greens. Really tasty, although in my mind it's very hard to go wrong with bread and olive tapenade.
My meal was the chicken and vegetable lasagna. It came out in a cylinder, like a lasagna stack or something, and was more like a mix of lasagna ingredients all swirled together than your traditional layered lasagna. Cream sauce too, instead of tomato-based. It was awesome. There was a lot of chicken in big chunks, lots of perfectly done pasta, and all of the veggies gave it a healthy spin. Nothing was overpowering, proportions were spot-on, and it was overall deliciously tasty. I got to try the ricotta ravioli, which was also awesome. The Italian sausage inside had the perfect spicy kick that let you know it was there without needing to search for it and without being too spicy. The red sauce with that was a good complement.
The price was high, like all of Vegas and especially the Bellagio, but it didn't feel out of place here. You got what you paid for and you'd be hard-pressed to find the equivalent meal for a lower price anywhere else in the US. The service was pretty good. The waitress had a look to her like she was already looking forward to the end of her shift but was still attentive and nice. Finally, after writing this review, I miss my meal and I would like to go back for some more...like, now! -
Review from Michael S.
Los Angeles, CA
4/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
AWESOME date place. Took my girl here a tad bit late to wait for the patio area, but after experiencing the ambience and the food, we're definitely coming back and waiting the hour to get the patio experience. I got the butternut tortellini and my girl got the fig & prosciutto. Both were very unique in their sweet flavor. It was both fine dining and really hit the spot.
We didn't order alcohol or desert and the price turned out to be rather reasonable as far as Las Vegas restaurants go. Spent about as much as we would have on a buffet around the area.
Would definitely recommend. -
Review from Megan C.
5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
This restaurant was FANTASTIC! We had Saturday night reservations and were given a table just inside the windows with an excellent view of the Bellagio fountains. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and attentive. We loved the tapenade and bread spread that accompanied our cocktails and everyone's food was absolutely delicious (two different pastas, a duck dish, and a fish dish). Everyone ended the meal full and happy-topped off with chocolate cake and coffee.
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Review from Gina H.
San Francisco, CA
5/18/2012
LOVE LOVE LOVE olives! came here first time for my 20th birthday then came back for my 22nd birthday for dinner. Great place to grab a ribeye. I also ordered the lobster here given i love lobster diablo and since the closure of Joe Dimagizzos in sf i havent found another place that makes it just as good. sadly after eating at CUT the night before this lobster had no chance of shining since all i could think and compare it to the lobster at CUT. I had the ribeye of course. So good unfortunately its in vegas and im in sf. we had pretty yummy drinks but i cant recall the name =[ BOO! i love that they have olive bread. the flatbread pizza is to die for. OMG FIG and PROSCIUTTO could there be a better combo than that. Cant wait to return eating here hopefully it will be soon! =D For a group of 5 girls the bill came out to be 100 a person, not too bad.
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Review from Sarah L.
5/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
When the girls and I are in Vegas, this is our go-to spot for various reasons. Tradition, yummy food, best view of the Bellagio fountains on the patio, and service!
First, the bread basket w/ olives and olive tapenade is sooooo good! The foccacia, the little round kind of sweet, walnut bread is divine! The dishes that I would recommend getting is the Beef Carpaccio (seriously the best carpaccio on earth! Choice cuts of meat, freshly shaved parm and a balsamic reduction..ugh to die for!). You need to get the Grilled Squid and Octopus...the sauce alone with the chickpeas, roasted garlic is amazing especially when sopping it up with some foccacia! The squid and octopus is super tender and flavorful. I would seriously be happy splitting those two dishes with a friend. Even though they are appetizers, the portions are large and could really be an entree. I wasn't a big fan of the Fig and Prosciutto Flatbread...I thought the Gorgonzola was a bit much and overpowered the other flavors. I could not really taste the fig...fresh figs would have been yummy on it.
The service is impeccable. We always make reservations for one of Paul's tables! He is the best waiter hands-down!! Definitely make reservations ahead of time to be able to sit on the patio so you can watch the lovely Bellagio fountains!!Listed in: Vegas or Bust!
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Review from Dominic V.
Port Hadlock, WA
5/17/2012
This was our second time here and were just as impressed as the first time! Raul the bartender set the bar high! And we were greeted the second time with zack,Andrew and Reggie! We stopped in before a show to get a great martini and a light appetizer! The flatbread pizza are delicious! We didn't have time for the restraunt but it is busy especially outdoor patio looking the bellagio fountains! Reservations recommend! Zack and Reggie you are great mixologists and very creative and friendly! Cheers!
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Review from Ashwin M.
4/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
Even when holding Olives (in Bellagio) to my Manhattan standards in terms of creativity, innovation and quality, everything about this Sin City gem was simply exquisite, from decor to service to food/drinks. Prices are certainly inflated, but that's par for the course in Vegas. Two drinks, appetizer and entree came to $125/person after tax and tip. Thank god for expense accounts!
I ordered the Chilean Seabass and the waiter told me I chose the best entree on the menu. I guess I have a knack for eliciting that response haha. The miso glaze was a bit salty, but all-in-all I loved the dish. And the tuna tartar to start (suggested by the waiter) wrapped in a bed of shaved cucumber was divine.
My co-workers got the lobster pasta dish, bib salad and calamari/octopus starters. Everyone was more than content. -
Review from Allison L.
Las Vegas, NV
4/14/2012
My former fave spot to spend an evening with the fountains, a friend, and a bottle of wine was Fontana next door, but when they decided that place wasn't hip enough and needed some renovation, Mr. L and I tried Olives.
Now my 4*'s doesn't cover anything like entrees bc we didn't order them, but with our wine we got excellent bread and an olive plate, and left alone with our lovely view of the fountains. No pressure to eat or leave, no pressure to finish the wine and give the prime table back to more lucrative guests... Something that didn't go unappreciated.
Maybe next time I'll even try the food!Listed in: Eating Alfresco
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Review from jody k.
Irvine, CA
5/12/2012
Great view of the Bellagio fountain show! I went for lunch and luckily seated in the patio area with the view of the fountain. It was absolutely beautiful. As other reviewers mentioned, the bread basket with olive tapenade was good. We had the mushroom flatbread and the fish dish (special of the day). They were both good, but not greatly memorable. I definitely recommend Olives for its overall great atmosphere.
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Review from Jordan A.
Las Vegas, NV
4/27/2012
I've eaten at a lot of fine dining establishments during my time living in Vegas, and Olives is by far the worst, and one of only two restaurants that I refuse to go back to (the other being Prime, located just up the mall from Olives).
Where to begin? First, our party of three arrived for our 8:00pm reservation a few minutes early, and had to wait until about 8:30pm before we were seated -- strike 1. We ventured to the bar to wait, where I decied I'd try one of their speciality cocktails they were offering for the night - except not, because they were out -- strike 2. When we were finally seated, we were crammed into a crowded, loud, dark corner where we could barely move -- strike 3.
To expand, the atmosphere and ambiance of Olives is awful. They have crammed way too many tables into their already cramped dining room, for no other reason than because they can, I would suppose. The wait staff is constantly bumping into the backs of chairs and are forced to reach in front of you to accomplish even the simplest tasks. A side effect of the crowded dining room is the noise. Even at a small table, you can forget about conversation unless you feel like losing your voice from shouting by the end of your meal (I'm exaggerating, but this place is WAY too loud for a high-end restaurant). The lighting is ineffective, and the tables are so dark that you can barely see what you're eating - this is not necessarily a bad thing, because the food was so overly complex, that it failed on just about every level. Yet another restaurent that fails because of what I like to call 'Top Chef Syndrome' - leave the campy molecular gastronomy, overly complex sauces, and useless garnishes to the few professionals that do it well, and get back to the basics of just cooking your food well.
Everything (with the exception of the osso buco, which was the only highlight of the meal) was just not up to par with a restaurant of this reputation and price. Our meal for three was close to $600 - apparently we gambled, and lost, on this one. I wouldn't go back here even if someone else was paying.Listed in: Vegas Fine Dining
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Review from Jannifer H.
San Francisco, CA
Came here for restaurant week 2012. $50.12 for 3 course dinner.
5 stars for the Bellagio fountain view.
3.5 stars for the food.
Venue: Decent sized restaurant with great view of the Bellagio fountain when you sit outside.
Service: was good. Server constantly came to check on us and helped us take multiple photos :)
Food:
Complimentary Bread and Olives (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) - OMG their Breads are sooo good and i think they are fresh baked in house too! I had to ask for seconds.
Jumbo crab salad (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) - This salad was really good!! It had large pieces of crab mixed with. Great Presentation.
Vegetarian tart (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) - This one was very tasty as well. Tasted like a thin crust pizza with thin slices of squash on top.
Black cod (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) - The cod was moist and came with some mashed potatoes. Overall this dish was slightly better than mediocre.
Mascarpone strawberry cheesecake (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) - This one was pretty decent. The cheesecake was dense, but I still had better.
Price: I wouldn't pay more than $50.12 for this 3 course meal.
Overall: This experience was well worth it to have such a great view of the Bellagio fountains. Food was just okay... But good deal for the price. -
Review from Ashley B.
Wayne, PA
5/14/2012 6 photos
On a recent trip to Vegas my husband and I wanted to treat ourselves to one really nice dinner and decided on Olives. We specifically wanted to eat outside on the patio overlooking the fountains, but unfortunately you cannot reserve a table there - you must request at check in. We made a reservation for 8pm and arrived a few minutes early to request a table outside. We were told we could come back at 9pm and sit outside, so we did.
We were seated all the way at the back of the patio, which has a very obscured view of the fountains because of large overhead umbrellas, but we still enjoyed the ambiance (fountain shows every 15 minutes). We did not, however, enjoy the service. Our waiter seemed very frazzled and like he had too many tables. Also, when we first arrived someone had spilled a drink on a neighboring tables Prada purse - cleaning up the purse and then sucking up to that table seemed to be a priority for the rest of the night. Our waiter did not greet us or welcome us at all, his opening line was "can I get you a cocktail?" We really expected more from what is supposed to be a fine dining restaurant. We heard "I'll be right back" three times from our waiter before he *finally* took our order 25 minutes after we sat down. We were not even brought bread until after our order was taken, 30 minutes later. After waiting so long to simply order our food, we were really frustrated and asked to speak to the manager. The manager did not offer any apology or explanation at all, he basically thanked us for letting him know.
I order Todd's Caesar Salad ($15) as a starter, nothing special. My husband ordered the grilled squid and octopus ($16), which he said was just okay. For entrees I had the Brick Oven Roasted Free Range Chicken ($29), again, nothing special - the best part was the grilled onions. My husband had the Duck Two Ways ($34) which he thought was just okay as well. We skipped dessert - though after we refused twice and turned down coffee and cocktails, the waiter tried to entice us with "it's on me" to make up for the bad service, but we declined. Nothing was taken off our bill.
Overall, the food was average, and the service was really terrible. The ambiance was romantic, though sitting closer to the water would have been much nicer to see the fountains clearly (though you will be misted!). -
Review from Sharon C.
3/20/2012
When you're dining at this restaurant, it is very, very easy to overeat so I am very glad that I had my husband with me who reminded me that I'm ordering too much food! He is my so-called "food conscience/police".
I ordered the Grilled Octopus, Flat Bread and Mahi-Mahi. My husband ordered the martini and lobster carbonara. The flat bread came first and it was delicious. Never had anything like that before. Then came the Grilled Octopus. Only then did I realize that I was already full and probably won't be able to finish my Mahi Mahi so we called our waiter and asked if he can still cancel it. He was very accommodating. He said no problem so that's one point for him!
The Grilled Octopus is my absolute favorite. It's very lime-y and very tender unlike most of the ones that I tried which are kindda rubbery. It was excellent! My husband liked the flat bread the most. We decided we'd share the Lobster Carbonara. The serving is huge and they split the lobster into 2 so it was easy for us to really share it. They also brought extra plates in. Despite the fact that it was very delicious and we really enjoyed it, we still weren't able to finish it. As a matter of fact, the next time I come back, I'd probably just have the flat bread and grilled octopus. The Lobster Carbonara was very good too but it was expensive - $41!
I would have given the place 5 stars except that the dessert was awful. We ordered the mango brulee and it tasted old. It tasted like it has been sitting out there for a while. We did not even finish it. I should have followed my instinct and skipped dessert but then we were celebrating my husband's birthday. What is a birthday without dessert, right? Anyway, skip the dessert, eat more of the flat bread and order some cocktails. That should do it! And by the way, the view of the Bellagio fountain from the restaurant is just incredible. It is actually better than the view from the strip. So request a table by the window if it's cold and by the patio if it's warm. -
Review from Monica J.
Canyon Country, CA
4/1/2012
Overdue review because finally tried this place with mom and aunts last year because we wanted to enjoy the Bellagio Fountains while dining. Made reservations for the patio and the VIEW was spectacular!
Bread Basket with olives and olive tapenade was deelish especially the white chocolate bread!!!
Dishes ordered: Butternut Squash Pasta, Lobster Pasta, and Bass (I think)... we all shared and all of it was deelish!
Desserts: Mango Brulee and Hazelnut Souffle and OMG both were too die for!!! Especially the Hazelnut Souffle!!! Also, since my mom's birthday the server brought out 3 different kinds of truffles and they were FANTASTIC!!! -
Review from Norm K.
Review is for Spring Restaurant Week 2012 menu:
This was an extremely enjoyable meal. I got here early enough I could sit on their patio overlooking the Fountains of Bellagio. They had 8 LP heaters cranking out the warmth and it was great. Nothing says success like location, location, location. On with the meal.
You get a nice basket of bread and lavash and a three section dish with olive tapenade and olives. One section has green olive tapenade, the middle has a small olive assortment, and the last section has a ripe olive tapenade. The tapenade with the bread and the lavash is almost addictive. Ask your server and you'll get the recipe they use for making the tapenade.
Course 1: I ordered the crispy lamb lollipops with sweet corn raita, Calvados demi-glaze, Za'atar carrots, and Greek yogurt. The description comes from their Restaurant Week menu. It was very good, but it was poorly named. I expected some kind of different use of lamb to create a lollipop. Instead, they were lamb ribs. They were tasty with a nice crispness, but it wasn't what I was expecting. The corn was an excellent accompaniment.
Course 2: I got the Airline chicken breast on a bed of lobster mac and cheese with broccoli florets and "Truffle Fondue, Buttered Broccoli Florets, Marsala Jus, Toasted Bread Crumbs." The quoted part is from their description. The word fondue is used very loosely. The chicken was nicely grilled and seasoned well. The meat was very juicy.
Course 3: I got the Strawberry Mascarpone cheesecake with the center filled with a rhubarb mixture. Excellent dessert.
Service was very good. It was relaxed although the place was crowded and I was taking up a primo spot on the patio. Iced tea was refilled often. The courses were spaced nicely so I got to enjoy 3 fountain shows during the meal. It really is a nice spot, and it's a place to which I'll return. That after all is part of why restaurants participate in Restaurant Week. -
Review from Carla C.
Denver, CO
5/8/2012
We finally dined here last night after missing it on our last two Vegas trips, and although we did not sit on the coveted patio I'd say the experience was still very good. The ambience inside the restaurant is certainly not comparable to the patio, but being illuminated by the fountains of Bellagio every fifteen minutes or so is still a treat inside or out. The service was ok - not five star by any means, as it did take a little too long for our food to come out. However, the meal was excellent (I had a skirt steak special) and made up for the slow service. The portions are perfect, and although I felt that I over ate I can attribute that to eating four or five pieces of the delicious bread and olive spread.
We will be back, but next time we will make sure to get a spot on the patio! -
Review from CJ S.
Delray Beach, FL
4/27/2012
We went here for the location. This restaurant is on the Bellagio lake and looks over the fountains. You cannot see the fountains though unless you ask for outdoor seating or one of the few window tables. Escargot was amazing five stars, Sea Bass was a four star. Ceasar salad was really basic and not worth it.
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Review from Victoria C.
Coronado, CA
5/17/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Love the patio on Lake Bellagio!!! This restaurant is one of my favorites in Vegas. Perfect lunch spot. Service is great, food is excellent and ambiance is perfect. I had lunch today and had a seafood pasta special. Great flavors, good portion size and the pasta was homemade. My mom had crab stuffed prawns. They were really good too! This restaurant is always a great option in Vegas!!!
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Review from love lv f.
Henderson, NV
4/4/2012
Returned for lunch today, and am never disappointed!
Made reservations for 4 for a late lunch on the patio. Seated shortly after we arrived with a great view of the Bellagio Fountains. (a late lunch, you'll get to enjoy the fountains)
Not a fan of bread baskets, but this one you can't pass up.
Fresh olives and olive tampanades to spread onto a variety of fresh made breads.
The flatbread is crisp, cheesy with a kick... I could have made a meal out of it.
We ordered the Ricotta Ravioli, Rainbow Trout, Skirt Steak and Beef Carpaccio.
We all had a bite of each others entrees loving everyones cholce!.
The Ravioli had a sausage, tomato basil sauce that was hearty and light.
The Rainbow Trout, cooked perfectly on top of a heap of fries with truffle oil.
The Skirt Steak had a maytag crust and served with grilled vegetables including grilled romaine lettuce.
Beef Carpaccio melts in your mouth with a savory mustard. Its served on top of mountain of mixed greens with polenta hidden underneath.
The great thing about Olives is if you have enjoyed an entree before, months later, you can order it again and experience the same great taste. They are spot on everytime, and the service is excellent.
Looking forward to going back! -
Review from Mat J.
Henderson, NV
4/25/2012 4 Check-ins Here
As you walk down the hall you can smell this place from a mile away. I have yet to have a bad meal there! I would totally suggest trying to get a seat on the patio overlooking the fountains. Great meal and a great view... it would be a great spot to propose... just saying
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Review from Chris K.
North Hollywood, CA
3/19/2012
The wait to sit at the outside patio overlooking the Bellagio fountains is minimum an hour if you're there on a weekend.
The atmosphere is tranquil and the decor is just plain niceee!!
The beef carpaccio and it's one dish that definitely stood out. This is a great choiice for a nice lunch or dinner. Definitely a must on your list of top Vegas restaurants. -
Review from Diana W.
2/17/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I NEVER eat at the same restaurant on vacation but I did it...I did it all for Todd English.
Now the place isn't cheap. But it's convienietly located in the Bellagio so you can gamble, eat here, then go to a show...or go back to gambling.
It's a dimly lit restaurant with dark decor and very proper, nicely dressed servers.
We ended up getting 2 appetizers to share instead of getting an entree each. The special of the day was a sausage flatbread. It was so delicious. The spicy sausage and the gooey cheese on top of the buttery, crispy flatbread made me drool. It was so good that I went back the next day just to have it again!
We also got the kabobs. The chicken and the beef were both tender and so well seasoned. I hate biting into beef and having to gnaw my way through the thing but this was cooked perfectly.
The next night we got the the carpet baggers also. Delicious. Fried oysters on top of truffled mashed potatoes? We licked those oyster shells clean! I am still thinking about those to this day...
Not only were our appetizers quickly brought out but the bread basket they give you to start with is dangerous. The rolls in the basket are varied so you wanna try each one: rosemary loaf, white chocolate bread, and crispy bread to dip into their complimentary olive spread.
If you are looking for a quick place to dine, make it Olives. I'm a stuck up foodie but I have to say, this place was very impressive. -
Review from Alida D.
Las Vegas, NV
3/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
Alright, so this review is way overdue. I have been wanting to try this place for a long time now, and restaurant week was a great excuse to splurge a bit. We visited Olives on the last day of restaurant week, which was Sunday March 4th. When we were being seated my girlfriend remembered they had an outdoor seating area and although it was a bit chilly, she asked the hostess if we could have a table outside. The hostess made a quick check to make sure it was available and swiftly sat us on the patio. Although the indoor area was dimly lit and romantic, the patio is even more romantic especially when the fountain show goes off. The chill factor was not a problem, as they had heaters next to each table outside.
For starters, the bread basket as a whole is pretty decent. The white chocolate bread stands out in my mind. I could eat that bread every day of my life and perfectly happy. I will return, just for that bread. It's delicious and quite unique, in my opinion.
We ordered from the $50.00/pp menu. I ordered the vegetable tart for my appetizer, the roasted chicken for my entree, and the sorbet for dessert. Everything was good, nothing was outstanding. My dining partner had the crab salad, the filet, and cheesecake. The crab salad was quite refreshing. The filet was tender and flavorful. The cheesecake was moist and a perfect portion to end the meal. It was restaurant week so I didn't expect knock my socks off kind of food. We both had a glass of wine too. I didn't feel ripped off. We left satisfied and the patio experience made up for mediocre food. The service wasn't spectacular, but was satisfactory.
For three courses for two, two glasses of wine, and a stunning view our bill came to around $135. For a romantic evening with that special someone, this is a great choice, especially if you can sit on the patio. I plan on visiting again in the future. Next time, I'll order off of the full price menu. Oh yeah, and I'll ask for extra white chocolate bread too! -
Review from Andy W.
2/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
First time to a Todd English restaurant so I had to order the dishes that everyone talks about and according to our server, these are the dishes that made Todd English famous.
Grilled squid and octopus ($15) - AWESOME!
Fig and prosciutto flatbread ($18) - GREAT!
Butternut squash tortelli ($17) - It's too sweet for a savory dish. The filling reminded me of pumpkin pie filling. Not so great.
Our server recommend the banana tiramisu for dessert. It was nothing special.
Pineapple iced tea ($6) and two pears cocktail ($14), both were awesome!
The complimentary bread basket was nice, 3 kinds of bread, 2 tapenades and olives.
Service was good. We asked for a table with a view. We were about two tables away from the window. Not what I would call a view. Next time I would ask to sit outside.
2 great dishes out of 4. I would say it was a good meal, not great. 4 stars. -
Review from Angela T.
2/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
Restaurant Week Review
I have to preface this review with, this is my first visit here and we came here specifically for restaurant week, the lunch menu.
Original plan was to sit outside on the nice terrace overlooking the Bellagio fountains, but the weather prevented us from doing that, so the hostess sat us next to the window, which was perfect. Our server suggested 2 of his favorite mixed drink specialties from the bar, I wish I could remember the names of them, they were so good.
For my app I went with Crispy Lamb Riblets; Sweet Corn Raita, Lamb Reduction, Honeyed Yogurt, Micro Mint. This was delicious. And rather large for an app, it was perfectly cooked, a little crunch on the outside and tender on the inside. My friend ordered the Wild Mushroom Tart; Caramelized Onions, Herbed Imported Goat Cheese, Truffle Essence. This also was delicious, had the perefect amount of every ingredient.
We both chose the same main course, Pacific Sole Milanese; Creamy Fava Bean Risotto, Garlicky Spinach, Lemon Caper Butter Emulsion, Shaved Fennel Insalata. Right away I noticed it looked greasy, I think the combination of the Milanese with the caper butter emulsion made this dish very heavy and it covered the taste of the Sole. I kept having to drink water after every bite. I loved the risotto and spinach under the fish, so that's what I ended up eating. Dissapointed because I ended up not eating the fish.
We both chose the same dessert as well, Tiramisu Cannoli; Cinnamon Spiced Cake, Espresso cream. This was a different twist on tiramsu, which is one of my favorite desserts. It had a good flavor, nothing spectacular. -
Review from Dave L.
New York, NY
2/14/2012
Great dinner. I walked in without reservations on a Sunday at 6:30 pm and was seated in a few minutes. All the restaurants near the casino had waiting lines but not this one--maybe because it's a little removed, down the hall where the retail stores are. Service was excellent. The server warned me that I was about to order too much food and made some suggestions about the menu. The bread basket was fresh and warm and the olive and olive spread hit the spot. The manager was constantly walking around making sure everything was okay. Reminded me of a pit boss. The atmosphere was just right--busy but not too loud. You can see the water fountain show out the window if you're facing the right way.
I had the Caesar's salad and the ravioli with sweet sausage, both delicious. Finished with ice cream and cookies desert and hot tea. Total bill including one cocktail and tip: $82. Not cheap but then none of the restaurants in the hotel are unless you belly up to the buffet. I left stuffed and happy. -
Review from Manuel C.
New York, NY
2/6/2012
Where to begin.... For me, this is THE Olives to go to. Better service, nicer staff and even a better menu than the NYC location.
We booked our Bellagio stay via Virtuoso and part of the perks was a dining voucher for Olives. Little did we know what a treat we were in for. Our waiter was excellent, let us move tables twice and kept the bread and oil coming before we had ordered a single item. His attitude didn't change when we told him we had a voucher - which is huge. Almost a huge as the portion sizes! I am, as I mentioned before, a food whore. There cannot be enough food. But...Olives came close. And it wasn't just the quantity, it was also the quality. The beef carpaccio was a poem on a plate...delicious, thin and lean slices of well seasoned beef over a bed of polenta and some greens...mouthwatering. We also got some flat breads, scallops and a few other items. Spending the amount on our voucher without overeating proved to be mission impossible - but that's what to go bags are for!
Between the amazing location (overlooking the Bellagio lake), the great service and the amazing food (which truly is well priced!) this place is a 'must' for any of our future trips to LV! -
Review from Jackie J.
Castaic, CA
2/9/2012
It's a bit of a walk from the hotel rooms, down a hall on the way out of the west side of the hotel campus. Decor is contemporary and wood-rich, seating a little cramped, balcony availability a little confusing.
We came in toward the end of the lunch session but too early for the dinner session so things were in a bit of upheaval as they wound down to finish one mealtime and to prep for the next. After a wait and a search for who to talk to to get seated, we were finally seated at a long half&half (half bench/half chair) row of tables. I could extend my arm and eat off my neighbor's plate if I wanted to. It was a little noisy due to all the hard surfaces in the restaurant, but not too bad. The decor was beautiful.
I selected the Beef Carpaccio (not having any idea what Carpaccio was) over the Tuna Carpaccio. When it arrived, I wasn't sure if I was seeing raw meat on there or not. Perhaps it had been cured in some way but kept the raw look of beef. I hesitatingly forked off a small taster portion, not knowing if I would actually like this concoction or not. OMG... heaven! It was SOOOO good! One of those dishes that just teases and excites every little tastebud in your mouth! Textures, flavours, everything! LOVED IT! Actually, I loved it so much, I have no memory whatsoever of what my husband ordered. I know he liked it, though. :o)
Service was ok. Seemed a little confused initially. But once we got our server and our order in, she seemed a little more aware of getting back to us every once in a while.
I would go back there. I don't know if I'd try anything new seeing as I loved the Carpaccio so much... but maybe I would. Just to give a more rounded assessment of the place! Two thumbs up from us for Olives! -
Review from C. C.
Rochester, NY
4/15/2012
After dining at a few places last week in Vegas I wasn't too impressed with this place. The waiter was not on his game. We ordered wine to start. Never received it until we asked for it ,he never checked on us and we sat in front of our finished dinner plates for 20 min before they were removed. Ordered the sausage ravioli which was meh..ok. The caesar salad was huge, big enough for two. That was really good. Ordered the hazelnut soufflé which was very underdone ..it deflated immediately . For prices like that I expected to at least be treated much better than that. I will not recommend or return.
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Review from Bunny G.
3/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
If Cheesecake Factory had an gorgeous older sister (outdoor patio) and a better boyfriend (chef) then her name would be Olives. 5-stars for food. 2-stars for the crowded, dark, indoor seating area with no music (that I cold hear), you could see the fountains but the true experience I'm sure would be to dine outside. And, 2 stars for not going out of their way to make it a 5-star night on my 10-Year Anniversary! Dinner is business casual but so many people were dressed VERY casual and I was in my nice dress and high heels, I felt a bit overdressed...
Pasta dishes start at $26 and go up to $41 for Lobster Carbonara. Then by the time you order a $10 cocktail and pricey bottled water, your bill for two people will be easily in the $200 range. That doesn't include dessert or salad.
Service was a 4-star, it was speedy, waiter was helpful but dinner ended in like an hour. Most of my dinner was spent looking at the waiter's station even though I was seated in front of a window (but not next to it) , it killed me to see tons of people walking out into the patio sitting outside while I was inside "celebrating" a special occasion. Sour grapes? Hell Yeah! I spent my night staring at two old ladies who were at least next to the window. Then we sat next to a major walk way so waiters walking by every second, like two clowns short of a circus. Don't come here for a special night, too risky and too expensive to pay for indoor seating. Sorry but I have some standards and expectations!
We ordered the escargot and it came out really fast-almost too fast. It wasn't warm enough but had all the flavors you would expect (garlic) to create the perfect dragon breath that you'll have after eating it. For my entree I ordered the Seabass and it was absolutely amazing. I'm a huge fan of the Butterfish entree at Roy's (one of my favorite all-time fish entrees with the same consistency) and this entree exceeded above and beyond. It was served with a mushroom risotto and some spinach and the sauces...wow every bite was truly magical I really, really, loved it. My husband had a steak with some lobster croquettes and also tasted fabulous and well prepared. He ordered some crazy blueberry martini that the waiter recommended, but to me it tasted like a bar of soap. I had some Pink Moscato and wished I had ordered the whole damn bottle just to get me through dinner for recommending this place on such a special occasion. The waiter brought out a nice dish that said HAPPY ANNIVERSARY written in chocolate on a plate with some truffles and it was very nice.
They do not take reservations for the patio, but when call you can ask for a window seat, tell them its a special occasion and oh, then start all over when you get there because the info will never be given to the hostess! Seriously? Unbelievable!
Overall, even though I loved my entree I won't be back anytime soon. -
Review from Minzi T.
Updated - 1/16/2012
I went again this past weekend, we brought friends. It was good. The service was better this time, but in all fairness it was a lot less crowded. We came a little earlier than last time, we were going to the 7:30 showing of ' O ' which is a DON'T MISS also.
This time I got the ricotta ravioli, it was good. I still don't think I've landed on a 'hit' on the menu. My husband and our friends got the monk fish, which according to them is the best ever. I am not sure I would get this, I like fish OK, but not that much.
Great wine selection. GREAT bread appetizer, focaccia is awesome.
We are coming back in April. I am fairly certain we will eat here again. Its a nice restaurant with good food, good service, great location.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/19/2011
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Review from Esther B.
San Carlos, CA
2/28/2012
Hmm... Where to start.... It was a very pleasant experience overall! Service was very nice, speedy and attentive. Food was very nice... We had the flatbread with BBQ shredded beef, shared that as an appetizer... Also had the lobster carbonara fettuccine and the filled pork loin with root vegetables....flat bread was really, really Great!
As for my carbonara dish, the pasta was a bit to delicate but the rest of the dish was just melting in my mouth, very well balanced dish overall! The pork loin roulade was a bit dry, the sauce a bit too sweet and the root vegetables a bit to crunchy for my taste...but we cleaned both plates, it was too tasty to mention this, since it's all just in my opinion. BTW, loved the bread, tapenades and the olives! Thank you TEO team for a very nice experience... Definitely will go back :) -
Review from Buzz M.
Billings, MT
1/8/2012
If anyplace could be overrated, this would be it.
I have no issues with the service. Our staff did a wonderful job. There was a group of 12 of us and we were in the semi private room straight back past the bar with a view of the fountains.
It was dark though. Very dark. And it was loud. Very loud.
I have a rule when I eat out. Never order any pork chop of any kind. No matter how good the restaurant, it's always overcooked and dry.
However, I was at "Olives" and ordered it anyway. Yes, it was dry. I couldn't get over half of it down.
The highlight of the meal is the diced olives spread on the bread they provide as part of the meal. It's EXCELLENT!!! Next time, i'll order dessert for dinner and just dine on bread and spread. -
Review from Michelle R.
Vista, CA
2/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
If you make the earliest dinner reservation (5:00?) and arrive SUPER early to wait in line with the 50 other people who have the same idea, you can get a seat on the balcony for the Bellagio water show!
If you're like me, and everything on the menu always sounds/looks good, this is the one place you can ask the server what's best, and they'll be honest (or at least tell you what they like). The flatbread pizza was excellent, and they don't mind if you linger - we were there for 3 water shows.
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