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    Amazing meal for me and my sweetie. Almost every dish was the kind of revelation that made me want to run home and try to make it myself. It had the imaginative excellence of, say, Niche, but without the pretentiousness and (thankfully) for a much more modest price.

    The decor was likewise fun, interesting, and understated.

    Service was great.

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    Love this spot.  Great food, cute atmosphere.  Go for the carrots, beets and the octopus salad!

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    I've been here 3-4 times since it opened, and each time I've gotten excellent and knowledgeable service, delicious, nuanced food, and creative cocktails, all at a reasonable price given the quality.  I have not partaken of the outdoor area, and with the summer heat may not for a while.  It looks very pleasant, though.  Highly recommended.

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    Came late for drinks and appetizers with a few friends. The wine list is excellent and the manager on duty was super-attentive and helped us order exactly what we would be happy with. The beer list is short and to-the-point--a few excellent choices in bottles and nothing else. The cocktails obviously had a lot of time and thought put into them, and were absolutely excellent.
    A note on decor: This place is absolutely beautiful. Hip, cool, clean. Incredibly well designed with a lot of ephemera and interesting furniture and accents. The chandelier up the stairs is seriously like the most beautiful thing I've seen in a restaurant..
    It's a tight fit, though, so keep that in mind if you need a lot of space when you're out dining.

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    I've been a few times, trying both brunch and dinner.  Brunch was fair but nothing outstanding. I'll give it another try to see if it was an off day.  We shared several dishes for dinner and really enjoyed the burrata, Crab Louie and a fava bean pea puree.  Crab Louie was quite good and a big portion.  Our other dish was octopus salad, but it was really chickpeas with small pieces of octopus. It was good, but just all chickpeas.  The atmosphere is hip and always packed.  The food is very good.  They'll open nearly any wine you want it seems, but be careful letting them direct you toward a glass of wine not listed because they have good wines and can be $15-16/glass.  If you order off the menu you can get glasses of wine for under $10. good cocktails too.

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    For a place within walking distance it took us a long time to finally get here. Unfortunately, we were there on Mother's Day evening when they weren't offering their traditional Sunday dinner or even a full menu really. The husband and I enjoyed 2 flights of wine (a great flight of Rose and he tried the reds) and we shared a cheese platter and charcuterie. Everything was great! Our service was on top of everything for the first 3/4 of the time we were there. We ordered desert and she vanished. I would like to go back and try more of the menu.

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    It's nice to have a good restaurant within walking distance of your home.  It took too long for us to give Olio a try, but I'm glad we finally did.  While they did not offer their usual menu, the service was pretty good and the location is great so we will be back.  

    We went with a cheese and charcuterie plate to go along with a couple of flights of wine.  The one real positive out of this dinner was I found out that I'm not a fan of Sherry after trying their Sherry flight with dessert.  I am intrigued by their menu offerings and can't wait to come back.

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    My wife and I live in Tower Grove and have been very excited to try Olio ever since they opened.  I drive past them every day on the way to work and it's refreshing to see that people are taking action to fix up what has historically been a blighted neighborhood.  

    Unfortunately, my wife and I had a very disappointing experience there today.  We arrived early this afternoon and were seated on the back patio, which was great because it was a beautiful day!  We each ordered a drink from the first server who visited us.  While we waited for our drinks, two additional servers visited us but we politely informed them that we had already been helped.  After waiting for approximately 30 minutes and speaking with 3 servers, our drinks had not arrived so we left disappointed.

    We both sincerely enjoy the fact that we can walk and ride our bikes to fantastic eateries, bars, and other businesses.  I had high hopes for Olio, but will not be back for a while (if ever).

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    Absolutely love both the inside and outside of this place. It has a very pottery-barn-meets-eclectic feel. Amazing little romantic date place, in my opinion. Although, it is in kind of a remote area and doesn't seem to fit there. It seems like it should sit in a neighborhood like Clayton or the Central West End, but regardless, it's a phenomenal place. The drinks are a tad pricey, but the wine pours are generous. Service is great and the set-up is just perfect. You won't be disappointed.

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    LOVED the interior/exterior of the place - it's located in an old gas/service station that has a unique vintage charm. Very small indoor seating area thankfully the weather was decent for a change and the crowd was able to spread out onto their patio seating.

    Overwhelming drink menu, mostly wines.  Small specialty cocktail list - definitely try the Pimm's Cup and a vodka version of a Mojito which was delicious, can't remember the name.  Staff is real knowledgeable of the menu and able to pick out something to meet your tastes.

    Our table of 3 did the Assortment of the Pantry, Hummus Kings of Kings, Spicy Carrots and Octopus Salad.  HIGHLY recommend the Spicy Carrots - one of the individuals at our table even got a to go order of the carrots.  Wish the Hummus was a little thicker and served with pita bread, but they do have fresh out of the oven homemade bread.  Our table munched on all of the items but I think we all agreed that we don't think we could eat here for dinner and be satisfied.  Maybe it was just what we ordered.

    Could see myself going back again.  Next time will be trying the Egg Salad - saw that come out of the kitchen and it was to die for.  Definitely a place for cocktails, girls night or date night.

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    Great ambiance, friendly staff. Really enjoyed it!

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    AMAZING MENU. I've been there several times, picking different items each time. Wow. Really amazing stuff to pick at. It seems like a true tapas place even though they aren't really that at all. Definitely check it out.

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    Another perfect restaurant.  I say this after one visit for lunch.  Tonight I look forward to dinner.  I like what they have done with this old gas station storefront.  We ate on the terrace on a lovely spring day.  As we came in we saw friends with whom we sat.  They shared, then we ordered.  This sharing and ordering of course gave us many choices from which to sample.  Oh my, oh my.

    I have had Ben Poremba and partner's meats, cheeses and savories (I hope that I have spelled his name correctly) at Salume Beddu and I know how wonderful they are.  I anticipated the quality of Salume Beddu to translate into Olio and it does.  I had a wine flight with lunch that was perfect.  I generally do not enjoy wine or a drink before evening but the food is so wonderful that I could not resist.  The food is perfect, the wine excellent and the service impeccable.  St Louis is lucky to have Olio.

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    This place.

    After being somewhat disappointed in their sibling/partner bakery (La Patisserie Chouquette) across the street, which was good but not great, I was absolutely blown away by Olio. Service is superb. Really friendly and welcoming, just like the space--a former gas station with gorgeous yellow tile and brickwork. This place exudes class without pretension. It's the kind of place that's sexy without trying too hard, which is really the best kind of sexy. I love it.

    Our server and sommelier (wish I remembered your names--next time!) taught me so much about our wines, I got to pretend to be an expert when I passed on the knowledge to my friends the next day. So, in short, they know what they're doing here, and it's really impressive.

    Definitely coming back after I get through exams. Can't wait to try more menu items--maybe even splurge on dinner at Elaia. One visit and I want this place to stay in St. Louis forever. That's saying a lot.

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    Somebody else said that this place doesn't feel like St. Louis at all and I agree. It has a very laid back Northern California feel to it. Excellent Mediterranean food, many delicious vegetarian options, friendly but descrete servers. Beautiful space with gorgeous light in the lunchroom around noon. Truly a treat. The only reason I am giving it four stars and not five is that we had to wait quite a bit for our food because the kitchen got too busy. We weren't in a hurry so it was ok but it could be an issue if you are trying to grab lunch on your lunchbreak. There is a separate dinner space upstairs that is even more beautifully designed: cork floors AND chairs. Very tasteful and simply stunning! The owners are really cute! Support them!!!

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    Wow! Wow. Still, wow! This place is really impressive. You don't feel like you're in St. Louis when you are in Olio. By this I mean that you could be in any major cosmopolitan city, anywhere. I feel like I'm in New York or San Francisco when I'm in this restaurant.

    Unlike many of the best local restaurants/empires in St. Louis, this place has a totally unique feel. It is a converted gas station or garage that carries so much charm in its original brick and mortar.

    We sat at the bar, which I highly recommend. We ordered several drinks. I stuck to wine and vermouth (on the rocks). My boyfriend chose mostly beer and pastis. I fell in love with their stemware. They have a different (delicate) glass for every drink. The care and attention that went into the details are obvious and exceedingly successful.

    The manu looks amazing. We ordered the kale salad which was especially savory. The warm bread from the oven was an added bonus!

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    great to see this intersection get some vivacious life. Beautiful buildout and presentation, but also brings along the game of a potent thoughtful drink menu made by well honed bartenders. While having a bit of a wine bar atmosphere- a bit above my traditional inclinations, the warmth and accessibility of the staff overcomes any potential pretention of the crowd. The crowd later in the week is personally preferred for more of a full service industry crowd. They do stay open late, like a proper establishment and that is when you might find the most comfortable times to fully enjoy their deep menu brought to you by the educated staff.

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    New favorite place for a weeknight drink or 3.

    Knowldegable staff. If you get them talking about wine and its history/processes, they may even get you a glass to try for free :)

    Sit at the bar if you can - makes talking to the staff easier.

    Better for small groups. Perfect for a date.

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    Exquisite and carefully prepared food. Cool vibe. Amazing cocktails. I would go literally every day if I could!

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    We have now been to Olio twice: the first visit was my birthday dinner in mid-January; the second was for Sunday brunch.

    For my birthday dinner, we tried the kale salad & nightly rotisserie, the porchetta. We opened with house made pickles & a cocktail and local craft beer. The cocktail was a vintage Champs d'Elysée (yellow absinthe, cognac & citrus). Sublimely tasty. We paired the salad & porchetta with a wine flight of Chenin Blancs. They were so well-suited to the porchetta it was hard to pick a favorite, but I did love the Savennières most.

    For Sunday brunch we started with cocktails & the pickled herring, the latter my mother would love (as did we). Both of us ordered poached egg : mine with a pork & brand at times sweet, smoky & spicy; Jeet with toast & sausage gravy. His is creamy & rich. 5 stars again to Andrey & Ben (and the entire brigade). Superb service, warm corner of dining room, pure bliss.

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    the food, everything we had was great, the salads particularly. It is like walking into another world. Created by new,young, visionary leadership of our community.  A great collaboration of architect, developer and  
    Great space, an old gas station that really works! Missouri  Historic Tax credits helped to build this place and helping to bring back this great neighborhood.

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    We love big sister Elaia (posted 2 5-star reviews).  Checked out Olio twice this month: lunch and brunch.  Awesome.  Brunch cocktails were perfect.  Soup with poached egg on a cold day.  Brilliant.  Love what these guys are doing.  I'm told a bakery and a doughnut shop are in the works.  Exciting.

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    Some associates in St. Louis took me here on one of my many trips to the area. They really know their food. I trust them... in a culinary sense.

    Olio is new to the area and has a really cool vibe. It is set in an old gas station and repair garage from what appears to be the early 70's. The hanging Edison bulbs, stainless steel and white subway tiles set the tone. The patrons are in the SL crowd that has the hot rods/long beard/prohibition/1920-30 thing going for them.

    The chefs there do all their own curing and charcuterie on location and their pastry chef makes all their breads and deserts on location as well (from what I am told she is not only a bad ass but is also opening her own bake shop next door, very soon). To be completely honest, all the Culinarians that work there are bad asses in their own right. You can feel, smell and taste their passion.

    Items Ordered (group of 3 style):
    Octopus Salad with Chickpeas.
    Charcuterie Board #4 (the cured pork loin was DANK)
    Hummus
    Crostinis
    Bay Scallop Ceviche
    Cured Veggies
    Cured Olives
    Pickles
    Lasagna Special (and yes it was special)
    Mortadella Sandwich with Cured Onions and Butter
    Ham and Cheese Sandwich (simplified perfection)

    Cocktails Ordered (I dont share drinks):
    Moscow Mule
    Between The Sheets
    New York Sour
    Fanciulli Waldorf
    Cool thing about the cocktails is that they are listed on the menu by the year and location of origin. I thought that was a cool touch.

    The menu is Not Overpriced and they mostly serve small plates. Come ready to eat and drink MANY options.

    Would I come here again? (Does a bear shit in the woods?)

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    Fantastic!  I felt like I wasn't in St. Louis... It was a chic, hip place that exuded fun and vibrant life that you don't always see in the Lou.  I was happy to be seated on Valentine's Day without a wait or a bad seat.  Olio is very small with lots of wooden high tops that create a rustic feeling.  The large garage doors add such a wonderful atmosphere and effect on the whole wine bar.  The menu is small-ish but wonderful at that.  I had a great glass of Red and the fiance had a beer.  Both were excellent and we ordered a few glasses.

    We split:
    - The Hummus
    - The Salume Beddu Plate
    - Kale Salad
    - Scallop Ceviche
    - Egg salad open faced

    The hummus was to die for.  Very interesting and unique, wonderful.  The bread that came with was soft and delicious.  The Salume Beddu plate was a treat with 4 different meats.  Everything was fabulous... I love Salami though.  The kale salad was topped with a light anchovy creamy dressing and a few pine nuts for taste.  The Ceviche was delicious, small but the perfect size for a few bites with a citrus-lime kick.  The open faced egg was three slices of sourdough with the heavenly egg salad on top.

    I will be back for girls nights, more date nights and just an evening that I want to grab a quick delicious bite to eat paired with a savory glass of vino.  

    Love!

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    I love it. My girlfriend and I wet there for a early afternoon bite to eat and sure are glad we did!

    The decor is great, tons of natural light good tunes, very friendly and attractive staff and surrounded by some pretty hip foodies. (i believe other chefs from the area)

    I'd love to come back here in the spring and try out the patio.

    I drank a Corpse Reviver #2 cocktail and it was on point. It might as well have come straight from The Varnish in LA! I ate the spicy gravy and toast and couldn't believe how good it was.

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    A wonderful little gem in an unexpected location. Love the little record player on the bar. Extensive wine and drink menu; I believe the food menu changes. I've tried a few of the dips (za'atar yogurt dip - YUM) and sandwiches - all were excellent. I cannot wait to come here in the summer and sip wine on the patio. I've been here twice, once on a weeknight and also on a Saturday. The Saturday was very crowded and the service was not so great, but the food and wine made up for it. The experience during the week was exceptional. We were given a tour of the space and an unexpected lesson in wine.

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    My little paws were itching for something new and exciting this week, so I decided to check off another restaurant in my long list. I am so glad I did, Olio is fantastic.

    The wine bar is in an old refurbished gas station just a few blocks from The Grove.  They have done a remarkable job in reclaiming this space.  The antiques have an odd but perfect modern feel to it.  Oh, and the music comes from an old phonograph they have sitting on the bar. How cool is that?  The old service bay of the station serves as one dining area that may fit 15 people. The other side of the station is a bar area with another 15 to 20 stools near the window. It's tiny, and wonderfully quaint.

    Now on to the menu. It's advertised and touted as a wine bar, and they do have an amazing selection.  If you are not up on your wines, you may feel a bit overwhelmed at what you have to choose from, but don't worry the folks at Olio will make you feel right at home and will answer any questions you have.  The chef and one of the owners actually came out to chat for a bit. Something you just don't get these days. It's all about the service and atmosphere here at Olio.

    The small plates are what I'm actually wanting to talk about.  The food is phenomenal and I mean that.  Many of my followers can attest that I am one to speak my mind even if it's bad. I had the off the menu, porchetta sandwich. First of all the bread was amazing, probably some of the best I've had since moving to St. Louis. The pork was flavorful without being greasy or fatty. The mustard, and pickle slaw blended perfectly with the cheese.  This was not just a sandwich, every flavor was perfectly balanced.  I know I'm getting to excited about a sandwich, but really it's that good. I also ordered the soup of the day which was a potato and parsnip puree. I have never had a soup so creamy, smooth and velvety. It was drizzled with a sharp, grassy olive oil, a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of chives.  This little dog was in heaven!

    If you have not been to Olio, you are missing out on one of the best little spots this town has to offer.  If you've been there, you know what I'm talking about. Now if spring will only get here as they have a fabulous outdoor patio that is just waiting to be filled with hipsters, laughter and lots of great food and wine.

    With love from shatasdogbowl....Happy Eating!

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    So, hmm. Well, ok. It's a darn cute place that introduced me to a great new white: the Spanish Gil Family "Arindo" (2010)...delicious. Give me a good sauvignon blanc and I'm sold. My friends however... not so much (they both had cocktails).

    They're definitely trying to sell this place as a yuppy scene space, which it accomplishes well. The spring/fall will be amazing with their patio and the garage door open. But in all of my travels and international winery visits, there is something I just can't get over in wine pretentiousness. The servers were friendly, but there is a definitely ambiance they are trying to exude (kinda like a fine art gallery) that just comes across as having a grape vine up their arse. Give me Sasha's on Shaw any day.

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    This is a very cool wine bar!  The wine list is pretty extensive, but you should probably be prepared to buy a bottle.  What are you doing at a wine bar if you are going to drink a whole bottle of wine anyway?  

    The shelves behind the bar are cool pieces of reclaimed wood (I think).  They have a big list of Salume Beddu sausages/charcuterie, and they are delicious.  We had the Iberico, a Prosciutto Cotto, and one with an aioli that was pretty fantastic.  Salud!

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    More than your traditional upscale lounge, Olio's history as a converted gas station gives it a contemporary edge. The bartender is a connoisseur of his craft and very friendly at that. Based on the drinks my friends and I got, it seems best to try one of the amari, a special treat I haven't found at many bars, even in this genre. Unfortunately the contemporary decor comes with some uncomfortable seating. Other than that, this a is a great spot!

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    After reading reviews for Olio in basically every newspaper and magazine in St. Louis over the last month I decided that it was time to give this place a try. In advance of my first trip, I extensively researched the menu, wine, and spirit options of both Olio and Elaia via their websites (honestly, if it is your first time going I would suggest doing this. There are SO many drink options that it can get over whelming if you don't know what you are walking into).

    I came to Olio the first time with VERY high expectations, and I was blown away by every aspect of the experience! I am hooked...

    Olio is set in a vintage gas station is McRee Town just south of The Grove and north of the Botanical Gardens. The other half of the experience (Elaia) is positioned in the adjoining townhouse next door, both restaurants are attached by terrace and covered walkway. The ownership group has done a phenomenal job restoring the gas station. There is a good mix of antique influence and modern flair, not to mention a phonograph sitting on the bar to set the musical mood for the space. When you walk in there is a bar area and window seats for about 20 people. In the old service bay to the right is a small dinning room with about the same capacity.

    While yes Olio is a wine bar, don't let the small food menu fool you. The dishes that this little gas station puts out are exquisite! There is a nice range of european cheese offerings, Salume Beddu charcuterie options (go figure...), some small plate/salad dishes and then the nightly rotisserie feature. The cheese and charcuterie blow away everywhere else in town, then again this is what the ownership group is known for. While I have only had a limited number of the salads at Olio, I can tell you from experiencing Ben's coking elsewhere that every item is well balanced. Ben's cuisine always tends to be light, fresh, and pack a lot of flavor. Olio does a great job of showcasing simple ingredients in an almost out of this world way... very inspirational stuff!  

    If you are in the mood for more of a "meal" or would like to try something a little bit more filling, go with the nightly rotisserie options. Porchetta, Lamb, Guine Hen, ect... Each night one protein is featured, as a result all of the staffs effort is into perfecting that one dish, none of these will disappoint.

    I would be remiss if I did not mention the wine and spirit program and Olio (after all this is a wine bar!!). Olio employees an Advanced Sommelier and also an assistant sommelier. I was told that the wine list features over 600 unique offerings. You can do wine by the glass, the bottle, of the flight. For me there was too many options, I always suggest talking it over with the staff and working with them to pour the perfect glass for your palate.

    If you have been thinking about going to Olio, what are you waiting for!?!?! Olio should be near the top of everyone list.

    (Side note - Olio is a home run, can't wait to try Elaia!)

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    Outstanding and creative menu matched well with the drinks and wine.  Highly recommend sitting at the bar or counter - you get a real feel for how the kitchen works and chat with the staff!  I still long for the squid, which is a taste and textural wonder.  All the dishes are flavorful and thoughtful.  Love it.

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    I was prepared to be really like this place but left feeling indifferent. Really cool space, good wine selection, interesting menu. On Sunday's they are offering a "Sunday Supper Club", 3 courses with limited choice, for $25. Drinks were tasty, food was served luke warm to cool...

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    We went here for a Saturday lunch and were very excited to arrive in this neglected neighborhood to a wonderful renovated garage with a hip and relaxed vibe. LOVED all the decor, the cheap chic and all the touches that remained of the old garage.  There weren't many people when we arrived, maybe 8 and 4 at the bar and we did not drink any wine.  
    We sat ourselves and pulled 2 tables together because no one greeted us. We waited too long for menus. We ordered 2 dips,soup, bruschetta, salmon and 2 salads. It took a really long time for it to come in the meantime we took a tour of Elaia down the hall and in the other structure. The dips came first, cauliflower and burnt eggplant aka babaganush: excellent! the white bread that come was however underwhelming. Would be nice if they had a better quality bread here. Then came the two salads: we LOVE the kale cut v finely and tossed with bread crumbs,chili and anchovy. The anchovy was not at all strong and chili not at all too hot and we devoured this...the other salad was chickpea, edamame and sliced Beddu salame, yum! The salmon came next in a cute little jelly type jar w. glass lid: it seemed small but was very rich and we almost could not finish it! Then came at the end the soup. A nice broth with pork chunks, chickpeas, other things we can't remember and a fresh egg broken in top, very nice. Then finally the bruschetta arrived, very late we almost cancelled it.
    This was the only not good thing: for one thing, the bread, (that same old white) was not toasted at all.  The topping was undistinguished and it was heaped onto the soft white bread. This was not bruschetta, which by definition should be toasted: best over a fire, or in the oven so that the bread is crispy all the way through not just on the outside. My suggestion since there is an italian theme here, is to just give the people the real, best superb bruschetta of Umbria! good quality bread a slipper of a slice, (big otherwise it's just "crostini") and just get the very best fresh pressed oil you can find, rub the bread w. fresh garlic clove, pour on the oil liberally and salt.  Wow the folks with how good simple can be. Give them a slice like that and make one with ONLY the bean spread not the whole pile of stuff, a twofer if you like.
    All in all we loved this place!  The service however way needs work, it felt like a self serve kinda situation and really, there were only a few people there.
    Keep up the good work Olio! we will be back soon.

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    Depending on your exposure to wine, this place could potentially be a five star or three star experience.

    Round up to the middle.

    Malbec is "Old World".

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    After starting with a red wine flight, when I got to my second sample it smelled so bad and the bartender smelled the bottle and deemed my assumptions were correct and I noticed the bottle was a little bit more than half gone.  I can only imagine what the people who are not as knowledgeable about wine as I am thought.

    You can never go wrong with meat from Salume Beddu, as its made in the heavens so you are safe with a meat plate no doubt.  I also had the Cornish game hen, it was excellent even though on the menu its described as another type of bird,the breed escapes me now.

    During dinner I switched to another wine and my glass was empty.  After waiting 5 minutes I get the bartenders attentions and ask for another.  He says hes on it, but then he got discombobulated and made 5 drinks right in front of me.  Drinks that needed to be measured and poured and loved and weighed and all the nine yards, while at this time I am already sipping off my hubbys wine. 10 minutes of waiting.  Then he remembers why the F I am sitting there and lets me have some wine, that's how I felt.

    So about five minutes later I get the glass, we just wanted to go, so we inform him we want the check.  Ok, he says, and makes a few drinks (5 minute process), then grabs us our check and the credit card is put down right away.  He then actually, knowing the card is on the bar, and yes, in this 5 minutes waiting for the check I drank all my wine, we both did, we thought we could just pay and leave, he starts polishing a wine glass.  Long strokes, like he is making love to this thing.  I felt like a perv glaring at him during this process, but was he fucking serious?   He knew we didn't have wine and he knew the card was on the counter and here he is masturbating a wine glass.  And it went on for at least two minutes, right in front of us, then he puts it on a shelf, actually thinks about doing another one, but then decides to cash us out.   I was seriously not amused by this at all.   I was actually pretty livid.  

    I love the concept and what they have done to the place, renovation wise, and am very excited to try Elaia, eventually.

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    Visited Olio on Saturday night with six people in our party. We didn't have reservations - bad planning on my part. Since they were packed, they could have easily sent us on our way, but instead the staff treated us like long lost friends.

    It was an unseasonably warm evening so they fired up the heaters and created a nice spot for us at the long table on their patio. Their hospitality was exceptional... but their small plate menu was even better!

    We shared around a dozen choices between the six of us. My wife enjoyed the Cauliflower Tahini and I was blown away by the Jamon Iberico. The drink list is extensive with something for just about every budget.

    All in all it was a great evening, sitting outside with friends, drinking great wine and eating fantastic food.... in a very cool restored filling station! You helped us create a nice memory and I hope to return soon.

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    Don't think I have been anywhere in STL with hipper looking people, which was cool, even if that means I didn't belong there. I was just there for drinks, so can't comment on the food, but the drink menu is cutting edge. That said, bartenders may need a little training: while my manhattan was tasty and served with a very very nice cherry, this was the first one I have ever had that wasn't served cold.

    Also, someone who my friend said was the owner needs to learn about hospitality a little. We were sitting by the patio on a fairly cold night, and when he gave some other patrons a tour, he held the door--which was 6 inches from my buddy--wide open, as if we weren't there. Was pretty egregious frankly.

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    Ben (chef/owner)  from Salume Beddu and Andrey (General Manager)  from 33 Wine Shop have taken an old 1930's gas station and turned it into a trendy little wine bar. The bar area is compact, cozy and all the windows give it a felling  of being larger then it really is.

    Great wine by the glass, tasting flights measured to perfection and an impressive selection of liquor as well. I went craving a red wine, but when I saw they offered Tito's Vodka my favorite I was swayed away.

    We enjoyed a sampling of artisan cured meats and hard cheese served with fresh bread and oil.

    A great place for Happy Hour or after theater drinks.

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