![]() ![]() Loved it to bits! Our second best restaurant in 2 weeks in California (1st was a Peruvian in SF Noe Valley). Porc and chicken chosen by son and wife were also brilliant - organic meat taste really nice - and my daughter's tomato soup and avocado toasts were really delicious. In all the different Italian restaurant I went to in my life - and they are a lot believe me - I never experience such generous (clams) portion, full of flavor with pancetta, garlic and a few chilies. ![]() My second dish sounded classical, linguine with clams and pancetta. I was brave and tried absolutely terrific roasted Brussel sprout, roasted with Parmesan, crumbs and garlic. All 4 of us with 2 teenage kids loved our dishes - and they were all different. This place is awsome! The food is top notch, the chef absolutely fab and very generous. Coincidence made us stay in Burbank for diner and guided our path to Olive and Thyme. They also sell stuff from local vendors such as cookbooks, hand soaps, candles and oils.Whouah! We were staying just accros the street at the Best Western in Burbank. ![]() Olive and Thyme also has a bar, a small bakery and an outdoor seating area. Not only is the food delicious but the ambience of the restaurant is also very inviting as you are greeted by nicely decorated furniture including white marble tables and brown, wooden chairs. Since the cookie was soft, thin, sweet and chewy, it seemed I made the right choice! The white chocolate toffee cookie immediately caught my eye. The corn was warm and the seasoning was spicy and flavorful.Īfter finishing my entrée, I decided to check out the bakery, which includes choices from various cookies to cakes, croissants and muffins. The steak was cooked medium and was moist and juicy. I substituted the house made French fries with roasted corn on the cob mixed with butter, spices and parmesan. I ended up ordering the steak frites topped with herb butter. The entrees include a selection of salads, steak, roasted chicken and seafood. This appetizer included three soft and chewy meatballs mixed in a tasty tomato sauce with two pieces of crunchy bread. ![]() I started my meal with the lamb meatballs. The new dinner menu of the café offers a wide variety of share plates or starters ranging from deviled eggs, a hummus plate with pita bread and three different types of hummus and organic fried chicken. She informed me that she used to be a film producer however, cooking had always been a hobby of hers and therefore, she started the restaurant about five years ago. My most recent visit was indeed a very pleasant experience especially since I got to try their new dinner menu and had the opportunity to meet the owner and self-trained chef, Melina, who was very friendly and welcoming. I have been there a few times for dinner and it is slowly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in Toluca Lake! They also offer a brunch from 9am to 4pm on Saturdays and are closed on Sundays. They serve breakfast from 8am to 11am, lunch from 11am to 4pm and dinner from 5pm to 9pm. By Saadia Ahmed Olive and Thyme Review – Gourmet Food in LAįounded by Melina and Christian Davies, Olive and Thyme is a gourmet café located in Toluca Lake, a city in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. 12 reviews 2 photos 13.00 Mediterranean Plate hummus, harissa, tzatziki & pita 12.00 Wedge iceberg lettuce, bacon, chives, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles & blue cheese dressing 3 reviews 1 photo 10.00 Trio Of Case Salads daily selections available, served with pita or olive bread 1 review 12. ![]()
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