I selected Olive or Twist for my sister's birthday dinner, mainly because the name drew me in. I made a reservation and was told there were only two timeslots available. Fortunately, one of them was fairly close to the time I was hoping for, so I went ahead and booked it. The only reason I mention this is that when we arrived, there were only two other tables in use and no one else came in the entire time we were there, which seemed a bit odd.
However, that small bit aside, the meal and experience were excellent. We both ordered the penne with vodka cream sauce, and it was absolutely delicious, as were the appetizer and drinks. I will say that they certainly do not skimp on their martinis! I generally feel that martinis tend to be on the weak side, but I actually found this one to be too strong for my taste -- fortunately, the waitress kindly offered to have the bartender lighten it up for me. On that note, they have many creative and traditional drink choices, so you can feel confident that there will be something everyone will enjoy.
The service was exceptional -- our waitress did a wonderful job and we particularly enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. We did go on a Monday night when I'm sure it was much slower than usual, but still, it seemed much quieter than your typical bar scene. It can get pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion. All in all, a great place to go for dinner and/or drinks in an intimate setting.