Fans of hidden gem Italian restaurant in Fort Worth share their menu favorites
Oliva Italian Eatery ($-$), far north Fort Worth
▪ Where is this restaurant? 12477 Timberland Blvd., in Timberland Village shopping center near Keller.
▪ What readers recommend about Oliva Italian Eatery:
“My favorite is their Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken or shrimp. Anything with ‘Oliva’ in its name…it’s one of their specialties and I believe a recipe they created. Great Caesar Salad, Lobster Ravioli, and my husband’s favorite is Seafood Oliva. Actually, we’ve never had anything bad. Great wine list and owners know everything about wine. Great place to go for business meetings or time with anyone where you like soft music (barely heard) and you can actually carry on a conversation at normal tones because you can hear everyone!”
▪ What else to know: Cynthia and Justin Loeb opened Oliva Italian Eatery in 2009. They moved here from New York City to support their family after a niece, Emerson, was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome; the restaurant is dedicated to her.
Oliva serves classic Italian dishes, house-made bread, and a thoughtfully curated wine list. Favorites include the Fettuccine Alfredo, Lobster Ravioli, and the signature Seafood Oliva — one of several house specialties created by the owners.
The hours are Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Saturday, noon-10 p.m.
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This story was originally published July 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM.