Oliva Trattoria

4.3 ( 427 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM See Hours
$30–50
4449 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, United States
+1 818-789-4490

Oliva Trattoria, nestled on Van Nuys Blvd in Sherman Oaks, emerges as a standout Italian restaurant that offers a refreshing dining experience infused with genuine hospitality. Customers rave about the engaging owner, Michael, who creates an atmosphere reminiscent of home dining in Italy. The menu shines with dishes like the delectable gnocchi and flavorful chicken with eggplant and asparagus, showcasing an authentic touch that many patrons find irresistible.

Highlights include the celebrated Calamari Fritti and a lobster bisque rich in flavor, alongside indulgent options like white truffle pizza and meatballs, all crafted with what guests describe as freshly made ingredients. Desserts such as their acclaimed cannoli leave a lasting impression, affirming that it’s not just a meal, but a culinary journey. With a notable happy hour, Oliva Trattoria has swiftly become a cherished locale for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations.

As many reviews point out, each visit feels like a homecoming filled with warmth, making it a must-try destination for Italian cuisine lovers. If you're in the mood for a memorable dining experience, look no further than Oliva Trattoria.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
    • Has live music
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking

Reviews For Oliva Trattoria

Mitchell Salanty
Jul 2,2025
One of the best dining experiences I have had in a very long time. Michael, the owner, is an incredible host, and makes it feel like you’ve been invited to his home in Italy. The food is absolutely tremendous - I ordered the gnocchi and was very impressed. The desserts are amazing, as well. The cannolis are out of this world. Do yourself a favor and go dine at Oliva Trattoria. You’ll be very happy you did.
CATHERINE
May 23,2025
This is truly a hidden gem. The food was delicious. Hospitable service and very authentic feel. I had the chicken with eggplant, spinach, and asparagus. I asked for mushrooms to be added. It was so flavorful and filling. The calamari was also wonderful. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Everyone in the group said their food was delicious and we all had different entrees, different pastas and the Branzino.
Renee Matthews (LA Real Estate Agent)
Apr 24,2025
Best happy hour in Sherman Oaks! Real great food that tastes like it’s freshly made in-house. I had the Calamari Fritti, BBQ Shrimp and Meatballs. Very delicious. I highly recommend.
Darren King
Apr 10,2025
Michael did a great job with suggestions. I went with happy hour lobster bisque with shrimp. Filet mignon and white truffle pizza. My co-worker got the swordfish. Everything was delicious!
Jeanne N
Apr 2,2025
This is becoming our family's go-to restaurant for get togethers. Fantastic food, excellent service! We've come in groups as small as 5 and as large as 15 and we consistently get amazing service and wonderful food. I'm also going to highly recommend the excellent amaretto sour the bar serves up *chef's kiss*
Michael Han
Mar 20,2025
Reason for visiting: niece's birthday Date/time of visit: Sunday night, 6:00 PM Parking: found parking on the street; free on Sundays. I would suggest parking on the street and walking a bit if needed. Didn't see any parking in the back or anything. Party size: 13 (4 kids) Environment/ambience: cozy type restaurant. they can host small and larger tables. They had a TV on at the bar so we could watch the football game too. They have full bar but we had beer and wine. Mixed crowd. Service: was great. Server was great and offered suggestions, flipped the TV channels, etc. Food: we had family style: rigatoni, brisket, fish, salad. Also had pizza for the kids. All the food was good. Complimentary bread was great too. Cost: didn't pay but assume 800 for everything, with tip
Sheila Martinez (Sheiila)
Mar 20,2025
Absolutely amazing! Where do I start? The service is splendid! The food was just perfect, everything tasted so delicious. It was my first time here and I had such an awesome time. I will definitely be back. We had the lasagna, oh my goodness best lasagna I’ve ever had in my life. It was just perfectly balance of sauce and cheese and just pure greatness. Thank you everyone for serving your customers just right.
Danielle Sheppard
Mar 19,2025
Everything was amazing! Best I’ve had! Our whippet family had a great time!

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