If you’re looking for a culinary passport to the Mediterranean, The Olive and Grape is the ticket. I came hungry and left utterly enchanted by a menu that reads like a love letter to regional comfort food.
I started with a Cold Meze Trio—a creamy, dreamy mix of dips that perfectly teased the palate. For seafood lovers, the Grilled Octopus Leg is a must: tender, smoky, and finished with a squeeze of lemon. Their Turkish and Greek Platters are generous and make sharing a flavorful adventure.
The weekly specials deserve the spotlight: the Chicken Picatta was bright with capers and lemon; the Chicken Parmigiano, bubbling and golden, brought Italian nostalgia; while the Chicken Marsala offered earthy depth in every bite.
From the grill, the Adana Duo and Izmir-Style Lamb Shish Kebab were bursting with bold, aromatic spices. Pair it with their Green Bean Salad or Garlic Bread—both simple but superb. If you’re dining with company, don’t miss the Land & Sea for Two or the Grilled Lamb Trio, which showcase their mastery of meats.
Turkish specialties like Iskender Doner and Manti (including a vegan version!) are soulful dishes rich in tradition. On the Italian side, the Linguine alla Boscaiola with wild mushrooms and the spicy Gamberetti del Diavolo had me twirling pasta long after I was full.
For the little ones, the Kids Gnocchi and Kids Mozzarella Pita Pizza are fun and filling. And dessert? Mama’s Baklava and Nonna’s Tiramisu—a beautiful marriage of two grandmothers’ kitchens.
The Olive and Grape is more than a restaurant—it’s a delicious journey through cultures, plated with love.
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