Olio Ristorante

Olio Ristorante

General information:

Cost range:

Entrees range from $9.95 to $24.95

Location:

150 West 500 South

Inside the Sheraton Hotel

Wine List:

Small, but well chosen.

Rate from 1 to 5

Service:5

Food:4

Atmosphere:4.5

Other Comments:

Olio is an Italian/European type of restaurant. They serve pastas, soups, salads, different seafood entrées, and steak.

My experience at Olio was great. From the moment we walked in the door until the time we left, we had nothing but fantastic service. The hostess seated us right away, and the server came to take our drink orders not too long after. Our server was extremely friendly and knew just what to recommend. Also, he came back to check on us at the appropriate times; nothing irritates me like a server who just won’t leave you alone, or one that rarely checks on you. He also didn’t charge us the $12 fee to open the bottle of wine we brought, which I was very impressed with; he said he didn’t feel like he should because he hardly had to do anything.

The food was great. I had some kind of spaghetti dish with meat sauce and it was pretty good; it was different than a typical spaghetti entrée though. I also had the opportunity to try a couple bites of the New York Steak and mashed potatoes. The steak was delicious. The way it was marinated made it so you didn’t even need A1 or any other kind of sauce. The mashed potatoes were also amazing; I could have just ordered that for dinner and been happy.

Although we brought our own bottle of wine, I did look at the wine list. The menu in general is the only place I was just a bit disappointed. The wine list was very short, but the wines that were listed happen to be some of my favorites, but others may not be too happy with that. They do also offer different beers and liquors. The food menu was also very brief; it was just the front and back of a menu. They had 4 different appetizers to choose from, about 7 or 8 soups and salads, 5 or 6 pasta dishes and about 8 entrées. I like more variety than that, so it was just a little disappointing.

The atmosphere was great. Surprisingly for a Friday night, there was hardly anyone in the restaurant, which made it comfortable and peaceful. The way the restaurant is designed is gorgeous in my opinion, so I enjoyed every second of being there.

Who would you recommend this restaurant to?

Great for everyone, especially those who like to try something a little different every now and then.

Caffé Molise

Caffé Molise

General information:

Cost range:
Brunch ranges from $6.95 to $14.95
Lunch ranges from $9.95 to $14.95
Dinner ranges from $6.95 to $27.95

Location:
55 West 100 South SLC, UT.

Wine List:
Caffé Molise offers a wide variety of red and white wines, cocktails, and beer.

Rate from 1 to 5

Service:
5

Food:
5

Atmosphere:
5

Other Comments:

My experience at Caffé Molise was absolutely fantastic. Besides the beautiful atmosphere, friendly employees and delicious food, I really enjoyed the small, yet intimate setting. It was nice to be somewhere that wasn’t so incredibly packed with people because it presented the opportunity for an actual conversation.

The food is phenomenal; I don’t know how else to put it. Caffé Molise offers a variety of food including variations of signature Italian pastas and other fantastic entrees, seafood dishes, salads, and my favorite: panini’s. They also offer a wide variety of wines, beers and cocktails, which go perfectly with your Italian meal. Caffé Molise also offers Sunday brunch, and I can only imagine how good it is.

The service I experienced at Caffé Molise was exceptional. The hostess seated us right away, the waitress got our drinks and food to us quickly, and she checked on us when necessary, not every other minute like many restaurants. She made sure to tell us about the specials and was very nice about answering the questions we had regarding the different dishes. She also was very adamant about making sure we liked what we ordered and that we were happy and satisfied. The service was outstanding, and as a result, it was one of the best experiences I’ve had at a restaurant. I’ve been here multiple times and the service is always consistent, so you can expect a great experience whenever you decide to go.

The atmosphere is my favorite part of this experience, besides the food of course. Like I mentioned earlier, it is an intimate setting so inside there are maybe 20 tables. However, there is a door that they leave open in the summer that goes out to the patio where there are about another 10-20 tables. The way they designed the inside is elegant, beautiful, and contemporary; outside though, is even more beautiful. During the summer the gate is filled with vines so you can’t see the street, which is amazing since you’re in the heart of downtown. There is also a pond and trees in the summer which make it so relaxing to eat and enjoy each other’s company.


Who would you recommend this restaurant to?

Great date location for college students. I would also recommend it to anyone 21 and older.