Olio Italian Kitchen

Not only did they stay open after closing hours they delivered a top 3 best pasta I've ever had! Katie was absolutely amazing with the hospitality and the owner over already gave us the green light to keep the place open just for use to eat definitely my fav Italian spot in Baltimore and top 3 in USA for me thanks guys

I'm from New Jersey so this is saying a lot... this is the best Italian food I've had in Baltimore yet! First off, the ambiance is absolutely beautiful and the service was incredible. The owner came and spoke with us to make sure everything was came out great, we we loved! We had the scampi crostini (sauce was insane) the chicken parm, and rigatoni vodka with grilled chicken. I ended with their spin on an espresso martini 10/10. You need to check this spot out!!!

I randomly came here with a group of people on a weekday night. We were the only ones inside, which felt a bit eerie since the place is HUGE. The wood, chandeliers, grand stair case...it's wild and gorgeous! The owner was very friendly and was happy to talk to us about how he designed the place. You could tell he was very passionate and proud. The service was nice and the food came out in an appropriate time frame. I ordered a mushroom pizza, which I really enjoyed. The fig balsamic reduction on top was delicious. I'd come back here again and try more things, especially some of the pastas since they sounded really good. I'd be curious to see it when it's busy and if the service is the same since the place can fit so many people!

Olio just opened on Aliceanna. I went last night with a group of friends to try it out! I love experiencing a place early on - the manager Greg was fun and asked us our thoughts and recommendation on every dish. This restaurant is definitely still in "start up" mode - maybe think of it as a soft opening. They have their front dining room open, but there's 2/3 more of the restaurant that should open up in about a month (Greg gave us the tour!). I loved the vibes of the place because it has a lot of character and is a bit kitschy - in a good way. If you're on tik tok and you want to live out your 90s mob wife aesthetic, this is a good place to do it. Service - 4/5 - Great and personal service but still staffing up Drinks 4/5 - - I had the basil smash cocktail. Very yummy but if you don't like a sweet cocktail, tell them to make it less sweet. Strong basil taste, citrus.-Tried the espresso cocktail - very good version of an espresso martini -my husband and friend had aperol spritz - they both really liked it, the aperol wasn't overpowering. Refreshing. Our group enjoyed the house Chianti after cocktails. Food - ( We ate family style to try a lot)OUR FAVORITES - Chicken Marsala- Burrata - Au Grain Sweet Potatoes- Bolognese- Fettuccine Alfredo was surprisingly good- Beet salad- Meatballs - Chocolate mousse - Crème Brûlée THINGS WE LIKED- Margarita pizza- Filet - Caesar salad (dressing made in house, more of a citrus-y dressing, not a creamy Caesar) Fun place to try - can't wait to see what it becomes in a month or two. Will go again and update the review! Should have taken more food pics but was having too much fun.

Just tried Olio for the first time, and the food was fantastic! Very solid Italian dishes. We got:- Caesar Salad - very good; when it first came out, it didn't look like it was dressed at all, but once we took a bite, we realized it was perfectly dressed. The dressing was just homemade so it appeared to be on the lighter side. It's also anchovy-based; we love anchovies, so we enjoyed it but just wanted to give folks a heads up - I know it's a love it or leave it kind of thing. The croutons were also soo buttery and delicious! - Chicken Parm - chicken could have been pounded thinner, but the crust and seasoning were great! It also came with a side of pasta and asparagus, which I think were the best asparagus I've ever gotten at a restaurant. I know that sounds silly, like it's asparagus... but I really couldn't wrap my head around how they got such a good char and flavor on it. - Shrimp Fra Diavlo - So, this is my favorite Italian dish and I pretty much get it every time it's offered on a menu. As far Olio's dish goes, it's very solid. It comes with jumbo shrimp and the sauce had a nice kick to it - not too much, but enough for you to come back for more. I will say the menu said it came with linguini and I definitely got spaghetti, but it wasn't a big deal to me. The only con I had was that it seemed like they were still working out some grand opening kinks? The service wasn't slow per se, but it lacked attentiveness. Our waitress wasn't that personable and didn't check on our table very often. Also when we asked about the happy hour menu, which we saw online, she said she wasn't sure if there was one, and then came back after asking and said yes, there is one. When I asked what was on it, she said she's "pretty sure" it's the same as the regular menu... It was very confusing. Other than that, we really did enjoy our time! We went on a Saturday night and it wasn't busy, so I really hope more people give it a try and spread the word about this local gem.

Friend and I went here last night and it was absolutely amazing with by far, the best happy hour menu in town. We literally ordered 5 of the plates on it and cleaned every one of them. Top plate was the rigatoni vodka sauce, followed very closely by the veal meatballs and shrimp scampi. We topped the night off with what is definitely Baltimore's best Espresso Martini. Wish i could give this place more than 5 stars

So aside from the food and atmosphere being top tier the bartenders Greg and Ty were absolute gems. Everything about this place was beyond perfect and I couldn't suggest somewhere to go more than here. 100% will be back to try everything on the menu.

Wonderful Italian! Gracious owner that knows a great meal. Fun location and great ambiance too

My friend and I live in the neighborhood and we went here last night. The food was absolutely fantastic and the chocolate mousse was to die for I had the lemon cello spritz as my cocktail, Ty, I believe the bartender was his name it was made with perfection. He was a great bartender, very Great with conversation. I highly recommend this place the inside is beautiful designed like it belongs in a movie you'll see what I mean when you go there. Everyone was very polite as soon as you walk in the door. We will definitely be back to try more items from the menu besides getting the pizza again.!!Bravo!!

We went here on a Friday night based on the great reviews, but were sadly disappointed in the quality of the food and the cleanliness of the restaurant.The service was somewhat spotty. The waiter, who was sweating profusely, kept having to come back to our table to be reminded of what we ordered...and still forgot some things, like more ice for the warm drinks.A bread plate on our table was in need of a good scrubbing, as well as a wine glass with lipstick on it.As for the food, we tried the "veal" meatballs, and since I make them at home, I know how delicious and tender they should be, these were obviously just ground beef and they were reheated a few times. On the tough side.The other entres, 2 pastas and a pizza were just ok. There were some open holes in the wall and ceiling with exposed wiring, which stuck out from the overall grandeur of the room. and what's with the paper napkins?Not sure how this place gets 5 star ratings from folks.