Olivero Menu

At Olivero in Wilmington, the menu feels like a story you’re invited to taste, blending Italian soul with Spanish flair and Carolina coastal charm. I started with small bites like crispy arancini and golden beignets drizzled with hot honey, and every appetizer linked beautifully into the larger meal. The beets and Greek salad were vibrant and fresh, while the Baharat spiced crispy cauliflower had just the right amount of kick and crunch. Moving into pasta, dishes such as rigatoni, buttery agnolotti, and tender tortellini showcased the kitchen’s handmade pasta game-comforting, rich, and deeply satisfying. The menu doesn’t shy away from hearty mains either; the ribeye steak was robust and juicy, and the grilled NC fish and grilled octopus proved that seafood here is treated with as much reverence as the pastas. Fresh, house‑toasted grilled baguette made the perfect vehicle for scooping up every last bit of sauce. For dessert, the creamy panna cotta offered a sweet, silky finish, and you can’t skip a clever cocktail like the signature Olive‑ro Martini or a twist on a Baile Negroni to tie it all together. With its coherent progression from light starters to bold mains, this menu feels confidently curated, approachable, and memorable all at once-exactly the kind of experience you’ll want to revisit.