We went to Black Olive for dinner on 6/9/2007. We ordered Ceasar's salad, Pesto ravioli, eggplant, and tiramisu for dessert.The salad they brought was very tiny, We paid for a full salad but I think what we had was the salad that was included with the meal. the plate was so small that the waiter's fingers were inside the plate. The soup was good but he was supposed to put the bowl on a saucer so that his fingers wouldn't touch the border of the bowl. The tiramisu was very light and tasteless. We paid $40.00 for this meal.
Today we went to Macarroni Grill where we order "Create your Own Pasta" and the Ceasar's Salad came for only $1.98. The serving was much bigger than the one we ordered at The Black Olive for more tha $6.00.
I don't think we would like to go back to the Black Olive.
Furthermore, we heard other people complaining about their order at The Black Olive. They said that their sauce tasted like paste.

love this place. the cold pasta salid is the best.

Best the Italian Diner in town.
Charming restaurant with great food. The bread is incredible. Always like what we order - nothing has ever dissappointed.
Recommended: Chopped cobb salad and salmon salad. Among others...pizza, spagetti
Food: 10
Service: 6
Ambiance: 8
Overall: 8

So Good!
The black olive is so delicious I will drive 40 minutes out of my way to eat there... the pesto ravioli and the bread are exquisite. reasonably priced and a cozy atmosphere...
Food: 10
Service: 8
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 10

Best Italian!! My All Time favorite.
I've never had a bad experience here. Quaint atmosphere, good service, delicious food and the complimentary bread & dip are the best! This is honestly my favorite Italian restaraunt ever and recommend it often.
Recommended: eggplant rollatini, vegetarian ravioli
Service: 10
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 10

Cozy Italian
Our hostess/waitress seemed a bit snotty, but everyone else was very helpful and nice. The bread was great, the dishes were fresh and delicious (although I had salad, I tried my date's gnocci). The soup was very good. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great... the only thing I didn't like about the atmosphere was the Italian music was too loud.
Recommended: minestrone soup, gnocci
Food: 8
Service: 8
Ambiance: 8
Overall: 8

The Perfect Romantic Spot
My fiance and I tried this restaurant when we first started dating. We've been going back for the past three years. The setting is wonderfully classy but not overdone.
Recommended: everything
Food: 10
Service: 10
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 10

The Best Italian In the South Bay
This is my favorite restaurant. Amazing service and wonderful food. A very comfortable but classy ambience. The bread is outstanding!
Recommended: chicken cacciatore
Food: 10
Service: 10
Ambiance: 10
Overall: 10