Olivella's Pizza and Wine — Restaurant in Fort Worth

Moved to the Weatherford area a year ago. It's been a year of Papa John's and meh Italian trying to find a legit Italian joint to satisfy our high expectation cravings. Saw the annual pizza ranking competition going on and decided to give Olivella's a try. OMG...are we glad we did! Tried the Burata salad- clean, fresh pesto over fresh burata with peppery arugula. Delicious! Also had an app order of meatballs. Tender, flavorful al forno with a homemade rustic marinara. Again, home run. We had a Metro Rustica and Margherita. Literally the best pizza I've ever eaten. Perfect Neopalitan style pie. The crust was flavorful and perfectly thin without being overworked. The fresh mozzarella was placed directly on the crust and sauce was lightly placed on top of the cheese with the toppings. The result was a perfectly cooked, non-soggy pizza with the appropriate amount of toppings. It seems a lot of reviewers want gluttonous amounts of toppings- that would only detract from the quality of work here (go to Pizza Hut if that's what you're looking for)...FYI, they have a crazy BOGO from 3-5 pm on their Metro Pizzas!

We finished with their housemade Tiramisu. First off, I'm not a Tiramisu fan. Well, I wasn't before trying Olivella's! Super flavorful without being overt, non-soggy without being dry. Just the right size to finish a meal. Given the opportunity, I could've eaten a piece as big as my head!

Not knowing what to expect going in, I was surprised to see how small and quaint the place was. But after glancing around, it was very quick & easy to see the quality of work that was taking place here. Plus the smell alone was enough to drive you nuts...in a good way. We were greeted by the manager, who took the time to explain the nuances of their food & wine and how the little Camp Bowie store came to be. Both he and his other server were extremely personable and attentive to my wife and I the entire meal. We didn't lack for anything. To top it off, the price was completely reasonable as far as we were concerned. 2 Metro pizzas, 1 house salad, 1 Burata salad, appetizer meatballs, 2 beers and 1 Tiramisu...$61. I was literally expecting $80 to $90. We will DEFINITELY be returning customers. Oh, and we're driving 35-40 minutes for this opportunity...THANK YOU Olivella's for returning my faith in finding true, legitimate Italian cooking!!

*Update: we took a good amount of the pizza home. Reheated pizza can sometimes be a nasty mess. NOT THE CASE HERE! By heating in a non-stick skillet on the stove top over a medium heat, the slices heated evenly and perfectly. They returned to their perfect chew without becoming cracker-like. The toppings tasted as fresh as the night before. This is a win-win all the way around. Thank you, again,...

Olivella’s Pizza and Wine is an eclectic Italian restaurant located just off of Camp Bowie in the historic Cultural District of Fort Worth also known as the Bricks neighborhood. Easy to miss in its unassuming strip mall location, this little restaurant was named Best Pizza in Texas by USA Today, the Best Pizza in Fort Worth by the Star Telegram, “The most incredible pizza you’ll ever eat” by Rachael Ray and voted the Best Pizza in Dallas by the Observer. Come for their brick oven baked bread, in house made Burrata and Mozzarella cheeses and their two styles of pizza: Pizza Napoletana and Pizza Romana. They also offer Happy Hour, daily specials, catering and private dining. Serving up salads, antipasti, classic pasta dishes, paninis, pizzas, sides and desserts, the back of the menu is reserved for beverages and an extensive wine list available by both the glass or bottle.

Our order: My aunt ordered the Primavera Salad with mixed greens, goat cheese, apple slices, cranberries and a coconut balsamic dressing that I would order by the gallon of it were an option! We split a large Snow White pizza with mozzarella, ricotta, oregano, garlic and olive oil. I couldn’t quit dipping it in the Coconut dressing! My half of the pizza also arrived with truffle oil which I highly recommend! It was so delicious that I’ve thought about the pizza since I left and highly recommend!

Pros: To my surprise, there were very few people there when we went for lunch which made for great service! The front of the restaurant looks like an old wine cellar with brick walls and ceiling tiles. Bistro tables, greenery and combination booth/chair tables are the seating options. A beautiful bar top is available for anyone who prefers to eat at the bar.

Pros: This restaurant is located in a strip mall set up, so the parking it literally off of Camp Bowie. Amazing service was reinforced when I took my husband back 2 weeks later and the manager handed him a free business card with a complimentary Meatball appetizer for his next visit....

It was a special night—I hadn’t seen my brother and his family in over a year…we decided to meet up at Olivella’s. The service by Shandy was impeccable. She gave great suggestions and was incredibly patient as everyone at the table was so busy talking and catching up—she came by several times to check on us before we even placed an order, and was really gracious about it. I love how the wine was displayed and brought to our table…we started with a Coppola Prosecco, not too sweet, for a quick toast. The appetizer we selected was the pepperoni roll which was delicious, super hot out of the oven, which, imo, is the first clue on how good a meal is going to be. It’s small, so for 4+ people, order two. I had the Burrata Arugula salad, which was fresh and so tasty. Loaded with yummy burratta mozzarella, homemade pesto and lots of tomatoes…very good. We all shared a white truffle pizza, which was on a hand tossed, yet still thin crust, with mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes and lots of delicious truffle oil and a bit of garlic. The crust was yeasty and tender, but crisp, not at all tough. Delicious. My sister in law enjoyed the gnocchi which was tender and served up in a rich cream sauce. The spaghetti and meatballs were hearty, generous portions and thoroughly enjoyed by my brother and nephew. We had to try the tiramisu and thank you Lord, we did. It was the best I’ve ever tasted. I literally needed a moment. Shandy told us she has been a server there for 9 years and truly made us feel welcome and completely taken care of. The vibe in Olivella’s is casual, rustic tavern-y and still super clean. The staff were all friendly and attentive. Excellent bar and good selection of draft beers, and spirits. If I could give this little restaurant 10 stars, I absolutely would. If you’re looking for a place with character, absolutely delicious food with friendly and efficient service, run, don’t walk, to this charming...