Olive & June

It's a cozy retro interior. There's outdoor seating available too. Food was fresh and flavorful. Perfect portions and you can tell it's house made. Pistachio semifreddo was interesting - it's like a solid ice cream. Server was friendly. I would come back!

Had a reservation for 8 on a Thursday night. Arrived on time.Took about 5 minutes for the server to bring water and introduce herself. Bread was brought to the table. Another 15 minutes pass and we have to try and grab her attention as she passes by serving other tables to order. Another 40 minutes pass and they bring another plate of bread and explain "it'll just be a little longer." It's been an hour since our reservation (we had two littles in high chairs, so, at some point bed time does become an issue). We let them know we'll need to leave for an airport pickup within the hour and they discuss with the chef, inform us it'll be another 10 minutes. When the food does come out, it's lackluster at best. Two of our party ordered the pappardelle, two ordered the cappellini, and two ordered the bucatini. One party member immediately stopped eating because the pasta was so overcooked the bucatini was burst and mushy. Can't say I tasted it so I don't know how bad it was. My pistachio-mint pesto cappellini with lump crab meat and crab claws was unpleasant. The flavor combo on the menu promised more but was just unappetizing. I can't say I found any lump crab meat, but I did find a hair in my dish!The one kids dish we ordered was the buttered penne with meatballs. The texture of the meatball was gummy and it was heavily salted--we felt badly for chastising the children once we sampled it. The manager was evidently frustrated. We were not the only family table waiting over an hour for our food, and apparently the manager was not so sympathetic to the other guests (the guests made decent small talk with us as we tried to sort out and lightly commiserate). By the time we left they still had not gotten their food. They did comp the one meal that was returned. I didn't even point out the hair in my dish, and we just left the two plates unfinished. Maybe we caught Olive and June on a bad night. The menu sounded like it could've been a great meal. The staff told us they had 2-3 other private events going on other levels... maybe the restaurant was just understaffed for the evening.

Food - 3 StarsService - Hard to say - See reviewAmbiance - 4 StarsWe attended for a private event (Wedding Reception) so the menu was already selected, the drinks were served from a walk-up window, and it was served buffet style (so no real service).The food, specifically the pasta, was a little disappointing. The pasta was "gummy" as if it had been overcooked, but the other food was acceptable, though not outstanding. Also, we got there a little early and went to the bar to wait. The drinks were pretty "pricey", though they were good. The bar staff was friendly.The place is in a congested area, so "Thank You" for the free valet parking (though by the time you tip, it isn't really free). That being said, it would have been a real turn-off if the valet hadn't been there, and it was well worth the tip. Not sure where we would have parked if that service hadn't been offered.

Great food and great atmosphere. Went here as a group of 6 and they were super accommodating and very friendly. The food we had was great, almost had about half the menu collectively, and the wine was also really good, even at the lower cost point.The ambiance is really nice. We sat in doors since it was colder outside, but both areas are really nice.Would recommend trying this place out

HH drink specials are great! Great location with relatively easy parking. We sat outside at the first floor patio. Service was good but they seemed short staffed. One wait person was in training with another so they were working together to help allThe tables. We had to wait longer than expected for them to pick up items and refill waters. We had to cover one item with cloth napkins to discourage the many flies from hovering. And covered a glass of wine so a bee would move elsewhere.

We had such a wonderful above and beyond experience at Olive & June. The customer service was beyond amazing. The food and ambiance were superb. We will definitely be back.

Visited for Valentine's Day dinner, and had a lovely experience! Service is exceptional. We were half an hour early for our reservation but the host graciously seated us right away. All tables received a single rose which I thought was a beautiful touch. Our waiter was attentive and helpful as we perused the menu, providing recommendations proactively and answering our questions.The cocktail list is extensive but I was surprised to see all cocktails were whiskey based. Would be great to see some variety of spirit choices here. We ordered the Honey I'm Home and the Bramble On. The Bramble On was fantastic and memorable!We ordered the pork meatballs for appetizer - these were fantastic! Highly recommend. Love how they incorporated fig into the dish for just a hint of sweetness. The meat was tender and the sauce is bursting with flavor. For mains, my husband ordered the capellini (pesto pasta with crab), and I ordered the bucatini all'amatriciana. The capellini was delightful - the pesto tasted fresh and delicious with a nice crunch from the pine nuts. Good quality crab as well. My bucatini was pretty good but a tad too heavy. For dessert we chose the dark chocolate tort. Very rich and heavy but delicious!

Another wonderful date night spent at our favorite Olive & June. Once again, the staff is always welcoming and very present throughout the night. I always forget which red wine it is that we enjoy so I'll write it here for others and my own future reference (nebiollo). They have a small menu of items that get rotated throughout the seasons and everything is worth trying. They also do meat substitutions with veggies/mushrooms if you prefer.

I was shocked by how much money so little food could cost at Olive & June. For $26, you can buy yourself six entire pieces of ravioli--yes, that's all I got. As you can see in the photo below, the portion was unbelievably small. I actually felt hungrier after finishing the dish than before I started. I can't believe they would charge so much for such a tiny amount of food.To add to the overall disappointment, the food was mediocre, the service was slow, and we had to sit outside in 107 degrees. Given the high prices, tiny portions, and lackluster service, I would strongly urge you to go anywhere else. If you're the owner, you need to reconsider the food portions you are offering your customers.

We went out for a dinner with a couple of friends at Olive & JUNE and the overall experience was amazing! They have the best outdoors for evening/night time, in my opinion! It looks magical like you're at a wedding party or holiday gathering. I just love the vibes and their food was exquisite. AMBIENCE/LOCATION: This restaurant is hidden on 35th St. Their indoor space is quite small but they have an outdoors that is wonderfully decorated with lighting and it's covered so you're protected from rain or cold wind. We went there when it was cold and we were seated outdoors where they have decorative lights like the holidays and the space was closed off with fancy clear plastic tents protecting you from the wind/cold air with commercial outdoor heaters. I was setting close to the heater and I was so comfortable all night. The lights are dim and romantic if you're on a date it's magical, or like a holiday gathering if you're with friends or family (Note: it's not a suitable place to bring younger children in my opinion). FOOD: We ordered drinks and appetizers to start off and let me tell you their cocktails were SO good (I had to order a second glass ). Their flavor profiles were quite creative and the overall food was exceptional. SERVICE: Our server was friendly and attentive and even though it was packed that day, we didn't have to wait long for our food. PRICE: the price is expensive but you pay for the overall experience/ambiance/service, and the quality of food which is reasonable in my opinion. VERDICT: All in all, I would recommend this place for anyone looking for a romantic date night spot, or a special occasion with loved one(s), or a gathering with friends!