Osteria Olio

Osteria Olio brings modern Italian cooking to Athens with a level of craft and care that stands out even in a city full of good restaurants. Located within the Rivet House development on Oneta Street, the restaurant has quickly established itself as one of the best Italian dining experiences in Georgia. The menu is driven by the seasons and built around handmade pasta, wood fired pizza, and antipasti that showcase high quality ingredients prepared with real technique. The pasta program is the centerpiece. Everything is made from scratch in house, and the difference is immediately obvious. The sauces are balanced, the textures are right, and the portions are generous enough to leave you satisfied without overwhelming the plate. Wood fired pizzas provide a more casual option, but they receive the same attention to detail that the rest of the menu demands. The wine list leans Italian, as you would expect, with selections that pair naturally with the food. The cocktail program adds a creative complement. The dining room is beautiful, with a design that feels contemporary but warm, and the atmosphere strikes a balance between lively and comfortable. This is not a hushed fine dining room. It is a place where conversation flows easily and the energy of the room adds to the experience. Osteria Olio serves dinner Monday through Sunday, with brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for Friday and Saturday evenings. The Oneta Street location is a short drive from downtown Athens. Pricing is moderate for the quality level, sitting comfortably in the $$ range with most entrees and pastas in the mid teens to low twenties.