Restaurants near Historic Downtown Venice

We had a wonderful dinner tonight. The food was delicious and our server Brittney was fantastic. She's very friendly and stopped at our table often to see if we needed anything.

A country French inspired and focused menu that was impeccably presented. The dishes were delicious... scallops with risotto, rack of lamb, and beef burgundy... a bistro atmosphere with floor to ceiling windows providing an elevated downtown fine-dining vibe. Add in the terrific service providing the food and wine, and the Christmas lights on Venice Avenue right across from Centennial Park and you have... well... a lovely dinner to celebrate the season's Happy Holidays!!!

This was our fourth or fifth visit to L’Olive. We have found it to be consistently excellent. The staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. They are friendly, efficient and polite. I can recommend the octopus salad and lentil soup appetizers, the lamb chops, Branzino and the steak au poivre are excellent main courses.

food and service was exceptional. our server, Madison, was knowledgeable, professional and attentive. food was awesome.lamb chops were done perfectly to my order. veal chop very tasty. plenty of food. rolls served with dinner were fresh and crispy.. sea food appetizer was excellent. our choice of wine was perfect. had no room for dessert (although i heard their mousse was to die for)..can't wait to go back again.

Great choice for large party of 8 with kids. Broad choices in local seafood. Hog Fish is hard to find. Had very good Stone Crab. Also has a fresh seafood market for take out.