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Olive Hill venue
Bahçeşehir · Başakşehir

Olive Hill

Bars & Pubs

Opening hoursMon–Sat: 13:00–01:00 · Sun: 10:00–01:00
Price level$$
Entry & reservations
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Reservations are advisable for dinner and programme nights.

Google rating
4.1 / 5 · 250 reviewsGoogle Maps

EDITOR'S REVIEW

Get to know the venue before you go

Olive Hill in Bahçeşehir brings together Italian food, cocktails and weekend music in a modern, high-ceilinged room. The short distance between stage and tables or standing area keeps the performance central.

Music & programme

Background music accompanies dinner; selected weekend dates bring live acts and DJs, making the evening livelier. These performances are not scheduled every night.

Atmosphere

The spacious room feels calm at dinner and more sociable on show nights. Once a concert begins, conversation gives way to the stage and audience participation.

Concept

An Italian restaurant and cocktail bar with live music or DJs on selected weekends; the stage, viewing area and table service are arranged to let guests follow a performance without interruption.

Guest profile

Couples, families and groups who want to start with a meal and stay for music, including followers of the live programme and parties coming for a particular artist or repertoire.

Dress code

Neat but comfortable smart-casual clothes work for a night that moves from restaurant table to live music or a DJ set.

Inside the Venue

Red arches frame Olive Hill's bar. Hanging lamps, curtains and illuminated shelves spread this colour through the interior. As pasta, dishes with sauces and desserts arrive at tables covered with light-coloured cloths, colourful drinks are prepared at the bar. From the neatly arranged glasses to the sign outside, the same carefully considered red theme runs through the décor.

Customer Review Summary

Olive Hill is a popular choice for special occasions, thanks to its stylish dining atmosphere, carefully crafted cocktails, and beloved dishes such as pizza, tacos, and chicken. Its pet-friendly policy, fast service, and spacious, airy setting are frequently praised in reviews. However, diners often note that portions are quite small, menu variety is limited, and prices are high relative to the quantity served. Aside from salads, options for special dietary needs are considered inadequate. Some guests have been put off by service staff who either hover constantly or maintain a cold, impersonal demeanor. There are complaints regarding confirmed birthday reservations not being recorded and a lack of small gestures to mark the occasion. It is advisable to reconfirm reservations for special events and check the current menu and portion sizes beforehand.

WHO IT SUITS

Is this venue right for you?

For those seeking dinner, cocktails and music at one Bahçeşehir address, with live music as the main event rather than background sound.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

A roomy interior, Italian menu, event-focused weekends, close views of the stage and a regularly refreshed programme calendar.

NOTE

Before your visit

There is not a music programme every night; check the current event schedule before visiting.

GETTING THERE

Getting to the venue

Doğa Parkı Caddesi 13-15AC, Block A, near the Gölet area. Access by car and parking are available.