Olivella’s Pizza and Wine

REALLY cute location for local chain eatery. Skip the added house-made cheese on the pastas, imo. It was a fairly large price bump for a dollop of mozzarella. (We fell for the upsell... something about the way the server presented the question made it sound like such a good idea. Lol) The pastas were so good, they didn't need the extra. $53 for 2 pastas, 2 non-alcoholic drinks, including tax, tip, added chicken to one pasta and the extra mozzarella. Spaghetti and meatballs is likely the best I have found in Dallas. We're likely to be regulars here.

I recently moved to Dallas and found this wonderful Italian Restaurant-The pizzas are outstanding and always baked to perfection-I now come almost every week for my pizza and/or pasta fix-Also even though the place is relatively small it is a very comfortable environment to eat!!

Olivella's primary interest is serving pizza that will leave you satisfied and excited to return.

Parking is limited and dining space is small, so maybe consider take out. Well worth the experience though! If you have a small party or want some wine with your pizza, just come a little early or leave with a little extra time on your hands.

The portions are welcoming for the price, and they deliver where it counts.

Texture, temperature, ingredient quality and quantity, consistency, wait time, you name it - they've got it down.

The wait staff is memorable and amiable. They have quick recommendations, accommodations, and responsive yet unobtrusive timing.

If you want an authentic Italian style pizza, go to Olivella's.

Tip: the salad is giant, split it.

Note for Olivella's: y'all might want to put that basil on your margarita pizza nearer to the end so it doesn't wilt so much (picture included). Otherwise I'd say you have a 10/10 dining experience.

Ohhh that was good! What a great place to stumble on in University Park/SMU! Get the Neapolitan style pizza and a bottle of wine for a casual but delicious date night. You won’t regret it! We ordered the soppressata and pepperoni pizza with a caparzo Sangiovese. Excellent!

Parking is limited...seating is limited.

Restaurant is very clever in design. Very old design. Fake candles in the wall and the soda bottle chandelier is a good touch.

Pizza was good. Unfortunately due to how thin it is, it gets cold very quickly. Still felt pretty satisfied.
8/10 overall.

Update* the manager was very engaging after our meal and invited us for more with a wine recommendation and half price for Tuesdays. Great management!