Oliva Nera Italian Restaurant — Restaurant in Prague

Zero stars! Ruined our New Years Eve 2021-2022 Dont let it ruin yours!

The short story: This place simply just tries to trick visitors. The chairs are horrendous, and the food is worth less than 10% of the price. Service is slow, we were stuck for 4 hours consuming our 3 course menu, on horrible chairs. We even saw another couple just leave before their last serving.

Long story: Went there december 31 on New Years Eve, we came in earlier that day to book a table for the new years eve menu. They showed us the menu, it was a densely written sheet of paper with 3 different translations mixed together.

We looked for the lines where it explained the courses, to see if its something we would like. It was, and we asked about the price.

They told us the price was 1000 czk per person, and that we had to pay up front. I asked if that was the total price for the menu. They said total price is either 1000 zck or 95 eur. Okay kinda confusing, so i went a few steps away with my girlfriend to talk it over, and then went back to them. I then told them im gonna a pay in czk, and asked them yet again if 1000 zck is the total price per person. They looked at me strangely, as if the price should be easy enough to understand, and grabbed the reservation book, and asked where we'd like to sit.

Okay, all gets settled.

Later in the night when we are finished eating, and want to settle the bill for drinks (we had just a beer each) we were presented with a bill of an additional 3545 czk ( 5545 czk in total, we already prepaid 2000 czk ). I asked why the menu we ordered has a total price of around 4450 czk on the bill as one single item. The waiter said the price per person is 2000 czk, and quickly said that is also the price mentioned in the menu (the sheet of paper with 3 languages mingled together).

So in any case, even as he said 2000 per person, he still took 2225 czk per person plus drinks. Obviously just scamming people out of money.

Apart from the sky high price (which would have given us far better service many other places, had we not been tricked here) The chairs were also horrendous. Very hard chairs. Your butt will surely be sore. And the food was even kinda dull, especially considering the final price. We had eaten numerous places around Prague already, and we had far far faaaar better food for about 12% the price of this place. We even saw another couple leave before the last serving because the service was so slow too.

It simply ruined our new years eve, going to this place.

Stay away, take your money to any other places in Prague. There is plenty of great and honest places. This is just not one of them, despite what the other...

Oliva Nera Italian Restaurant is a hidden gem in Prague, located in a charming, cozy area that feels more private and local, with minimal traffic to interrupt the ambiance. The setting is simply delightful, featuring a beautiful patio for outdoor dining and a welcoming indoor space for a more intimate experience.

The food here is exceptional, each dish is thoughtfully prepared and bursting with flavor. Our group tried several dishes, including the orzo with shrimp, fettuccine, and tiramisu, and every bite was a testament to authentic Italian cooking. The pastries and desserts were just as memorable—, rich, delicious, and the perfect ending to a great meal.

While the atmosphere, food, and location were all perfect, the customer service could use some improvement, especially when it comes to accommodating tourists. We were a group of nine, and it initially felt like a challenge to find seating for us, even though there were empty tables. That said, the staff eventually made it work, and we were able to enjoy our meal together.

Despite this minor hiccup, the overall experience was wonderful. Oliva Nera’s combination of fantastic food, a serene location, and a lovely patio makes it a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy Italian cuisine in Prague. If they refine their approach to larger groups or tourist guests, this place would easily be a five-star experience.

Highly recommended for a memorable meal in a beautiful and...

Myself and my (new) fiancée were on a late evening stroll around Prague looking for food. We’d passed Oliva Nera each day on our walk so we went to see if it was open. It was, to her delight. We sat outside and our waiter came over to us, I told him we just got engaged (purely because I wanted to tell everyone, much like why I’m writing it on this review), and he said he would give us something.

I think what sold us that we knew it would be a good restaurant wasn’t the vibe, or the lighting, or the music, it was the fact that the waiting staff were laughing with each other. If you ever want to know the quality of a non starred restaurant, look at how the waiters talk to each other.

We ordered our food and a couple drinks, we received some bread, oil, and a balsamic glaze (instantly sold). Our food arrived promptly after, and holy cow, what a meal it was. If anyone tried to convince me that the food wasn’t freshly made that instant, I’d call them a liar. It was gorgeous, much like my company. My fiancée said it was the best pasta she has ever eaten.

After we finished, our waiter offered us a coffee or a dessert on them, I politely declined, although the offer meant a lot.

It came to far less than I thought (skill issue on the other reviewer who bought a bottle of wine without checking the price).

Anyway, to sum it up, if I found myself back in Prague, I know where I would have a...