Ash & Olive

This was our first time visiting this restaurant and we decided to place a take out order. The pizza, Caesar salad, and the Italian sandwich were all fresh and delicious! The pizza we ordered was topped with pepperoni, sausage, hot honey, and extra cheese. The crust was crispy and flavorful. The salad was fresh and accompanied by a homemade Caesar dressing. The Italian sandwich was fresh and tasty.

We dined here for the first time today. The food was delicious and the service was gracious and quick. We shared the smoked fish appetizer which was out of this world. I had the farro grain bowl which was prepared perfectly. My husband had the meatball marinara provolone sandwich which he raved about. We noticed that several reviews complained about having to go to the counter to place the order, but we felt it was super efficient. We also enjoyed the fact that when we were done our meal we could just leave instead of having to wait for the check. Can't wait to come back and try some of the other menu items!

From the moment we walked in, Charles, the GM, and the owner, Gregg, welcomed us in and made us feel like we were regulars even though it was our first time here. The food was simple, but delicious. They source as much food as possible locally, which ai love. I had the seasonal Peach Panzanella Salad with burrata and my partner had the arugula salad with salmon and we started with the warm olives. If you're in Ashland, this is a must visit! It's next to Cross Bros. where the coffee shop used to be - and - good news - they are opening a gelato/espresso shop soon!

We stopped in for an early dinner, and the restaurant was not crowded at all. The staff was incredibly welcoming and gracious with suggestions regarding the menu. You have to order at the bar and then find a seat and they bring it to you then you have to pay at the bar when you leave. Not my favorite style of service. The restaurant filled up quickly after we arrived with a lot of families with younger children. Once the restaurant got more crowded, it appeared the staff was stretched a little thin and struggled to remember requests for ketchup, a box for leftovers, etc. I had the meatballs and the steak frites, which both were delicious. We had the cocktail of the day which was a watermelon vodka cocktail - it had the makings of a great cocktail, but it appeared the proportions were off

This will be a first for me. I generally do not review in my own backyard. I spend my days delivering boxes elsewhere! Since opening I have only heard negative comments about Ash & Olive from a few friends. The owner is unfriendly. Hmm… new restaurant, new staff, new oven, new bar… yea, I’d be a little stressed myself!!! Fear not, I have a bad habit of checking things out myself. How refreshing! At first glance, you have to take in the room. Spacious. Plenty of room for privacy and definitely wheelchair accessible. I absolutely dig the seating arrangements. A little something for any occasion. My group of four arrived at eight. Part of our entourage had a previous not so great “experience”. We chose the couches with coffee table set up. Loved it. It’s just not something I’m used to i