Olivia has a fantastic and eclectic menu in a delightful bright room. It combines several cuisines with a great wine list and mixed drinks. The desserts are great, too. It's definitely one of the best restaurants in the Ithaca area. If you just want to get some appetizers and a bottle or two of wine and talk, this place is quite relaxing. I would definitely try the O burger. Olivia is good for either a romantic or family dinner. They cater, too, if you are having a party or reception. Olvia is conveniently located on East Hill only a mile away from Cornell and a couple of more miles to downtown Ithaca.
Posted by Erron Silverstein
on October 29, 2006, (Edited April 11, 2007)
Local ingredients = great dining
This restaurant features locally grown, organic, seasonal produce and wines by local Finger Lakes wineries. Their organically raised beef is from local grass fed cows. They have a selection of appetizers that make for a light meal if you aren't that hungry. Their hamburgers are superb. They also have a cocktail menu but I prefer a local Riesling.