(617) 242-1999
10 City Sq
Charlestown,
MA
02129
42.3723
-71.0617
Neighborhoods: Charlestown, Thompson Square / Bunker Hill
What People Are Saying About Olives - Charlestown
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene – On those rare occasions when Todd English dons his whites to run the bustling open kitchen, out-of-towners and business-types ignore their food for a glimpse of the international culinary celebrity. Thanks to high ceilings and a jam-packed dining room layout, knowledgeable waiters have to shout out the specials most nights. Area professionals fill the chummy bar (better-lit and more upbeat than the dark-hued dining room) to sample the lengthy, pricey wine list. – – The Food – English has done an excellent job training his chefs to execute his bold,…
01/03/09
Best Carpaccio in the city
by amelieburmese at Citysearch
We had planned to eat at Tangerino. What a mess that place is. We left after dismayed with our cold food, 2 oz 15 dollar martinis, and overall frighteningly inauthentic interior,and went to Olives. The friendly and fast bartenders, MAtt and Jon, were very accomodating. The beef Carpaccio was the best I've ever had. Olives (and Mistral) are testament to not only great food but also VALUE. Hope to be back soon
- Pros: Bartenders Matt and Jon, food, wine
- Cons: wish it was open later
08/20/08
Great overall dining experience!
by cdmnj at Citysearch
We had a memorable dinner at Olives! The food was perfectly prepared and the waitstaff efficient but unobtrusive. From start to finish (we were there for restuarant week), everyone had a perfectly executed meal. We enjoyed the mix of locals/business profs who seemed to frequent the place, making us feel right at home.
- Pros: Great food, wonderful service, extensive wine list
01/16/08
Not what it used to be...
by rar1206 at Citysearch
Went out of my way to have dinner at Olive's during a quick trip to Boston from NY. It wasn't worth it. The brick chicken was on the dry side and tasteless. (I specifically ordered it because it was lauded in restaurant reviews.) No one asked why I left 3/4 of it on my plate. Boston lettuce salad was mediocre - certainly not worth $11. For prices this high I expected something better. And especially since my memories of Olives were based on incredibly tasty dishes like polenta with tomato porcini ragout that i had 10 years ago. Needless to say I won't be going back. Not worth it and not likely to try other Olive's.
The Details on Olives - Charlestown
When to Go:
Contact the restaurant to learn about its wildly creative, monthly dinner series where a particular ingredient is featured in each course of a five-course menu.
Parking:
Avoid the restaurant's pricey valet service by dining after 8pm--most area spots are resident-permit parking only from 8am to 8pm.
Where to Sit:
On a date? Ask for one of the front tables, located away from the roar of the open kitchen and center of the noisy dining room.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Todd English
Smoking Permitted:
No
