The Olive Bistro

Reviews

• LL

  L.S.

  2 days ago
  5.0
  I liked the food and service at this location better than the Clifton location. The falafel platter was delicious! Very flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented. I also had the appetizer platter, the hummus, baba ghanoush, and muhammara was excellent. The portion sizes are very generous. The restaurant was clean, neat, and decorated very pretty. The service was attentive and polite. It was a great experience and I definitely recommend this restaurant!
• NH

  Naorin Hossain

  5 days ago
  5.0
  This place is a hidden gem, both the food and service are incredible. We ordered several apps and they were all delicious, no misses. I'm looking forward to going back.
• AE

  Alyaa Elkhafif

  Feb 27, 2026
  5.0
  Olive Bistro was great. We ordered the hummus with meat, lentil soup, falafel, and shared a mixed grill, and everything was really good. The service was top-tier from start to finish. All of the meat and chicken were perfectly tender, and the falafel were super crunchy and filling. Even the rice that came with the mixed grill stood out—it was aromatic and clearly seasoned with a nice blend of spices. The ambiance was also really nice. It’s not as extravagant as their other location, but it’s still very well maintained, and the Palestinian decor on the walls gives it a warm, welcoming feel.
• PG

  Pali Girl

  Feb 14, 2026
  5.0
  Incredible ambiance! Honestly, it felt like I was walking into a wedding hall lol. They had live performers dancing and singing — such an amazing experience! The food was incredible. The grape leaves tasted just like how my great-aunt used to make hers (but with extra olive oil lol), which made it feel even more special and nostalgic. The staff were incredibly polite — special shout-out to Yusef, our server! Management was also very courteous and welcoming. The entire restaurant and team gave such a warm, homie vibe that made us feel comfortable right away. We came all the way from Connecticut, and it was absolutely worth the hour wait! The only small area that could use a little improvement would be organizing a clearer plan for guests waiting to be seated. Other than that, I swear this is one of the best places to be. Again, special shout-out to our server Yusef — thank you for making our experience even better!
• BL

  Bergen, Rockland executive Limo

  Feb 7, 2026
  2.0
  5 weeks a go I went to this restaurant with a friend, we ordered Hummus and it was the best I ever ate , then we ordered Makloba ( Rice , meat , eggplant, cauliflower) it was delicious, we decided to go again last night , the hummus wasn’t great , the bread was burned, we ordered falafel it was very dark and hard ( over fried) we ordered kibeh , it wasn’t bad , then the makloba with chicken, it was terrible, chicken tasted bad , we didn’t eat it , paid the bill and left , never again.

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