Eve Olive in Nanaimo

Exceptional Vegan food Nanaimo ... Adrienne and Makayla top class customer Service and knowledgeable about vegan food.

Visited Eve Olive with a friend for her birthday today and the food was amazing! The dishes were packed with flavour and liked how many options were gluten free. The service was genuinely sweet and I liked her orange T! Will definitely try to visit regularly!

Great experience & such good food! We got the Greek salad & ravioli 🌱✌🏽

Simply perfect! A cozy vibe restaurant! All plant-based but you cant really tell because the taste is so authentic 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Tried this out for the first time tonight, neat idea for a food concept. The Cajun fries and yam fries were crispy with great dipping sauces and I had the GF penne with truffle oil. Was a strong smell but the pasta was cooked just right and the creamy sauce was delicious.

Great dishes, excellent atmosphere, highly recommended!

I normally have a more omnivorous diet, however this vegan meal was the best meal I had over the course of my entire vacation on the island.Having been relatively hesitant to eat vegan in the past, I was absolutely blown away by everything I had here. I could not believe the stuffed mushroom bites contained no dairy - the creaminess was absolutely insane! I also dont typically like cauliflower...yet their crunchy cauliflower bites were astounding! An absolutely amazing replacement for a chicken wing ANY DAY.Staff were kind, attentive, and very helpful. They spoke to us as if we were regulars, and gave us amazing recommendations. I wish Google had the option to give out 6 Stars, once per year, because Eve Olive absolutely deserves it. You have to visit!

Went here with a definite feeling that I wasnt going to enjoy the food. But it actually turned out to be pretty decent. The stuffed mushrooms with fake feta were really good, and the mushrooms posing as calamari were also really tasty.The rest of the food was just okay, and it definitely was way pricier than Id be comfortable spending on food thats not even meat or dairy based, so I likely wont be back. But it was nice to give it a shot.

I’ve eaten at A LOT of vegan restaurants in over 40 states across the USA. This restaurant is easily in the top three. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. This was a nice upscale setting with classical favorites. The BBQ wings were crispy but light. None of the food was oily. Our server was very attentive and polite. I would have ordered any of our dishes a second time. Highly recommend this place to vegan and non vegan eaters.

Once in a while you find a nugget, Eve Olive is a nugget.Even though I’d read great things about this restaurant I hadn’t got around to trying it; what was I waiting for!Those who know me well will not be surprised but I ended up having lunch at Eve Olive twice on the same day. Although unplanned, it worked out well since it obviated dinner that evening.Guided by the incredibly helpful and informative Adrienne I was able to limit my selection to everything on the menu. Although that is a slight exaggeration I did get to try more than I’d expected.Adrienne was also patient and tolerant of my indecisiveness since ordering everything was clearly a bit too much, even stretching them over two meals. She suggested the sweet potato ravioli (wow, just wowwhich I combined with sweet potato fries with a great mayo.I brought my wife to the second lunch, having enjoined Adrienne not to acknowledge that I’d already been there. She played her role perfectly, she definitely belongs on stage.At my second lunch I had the calamari which I had never tasted before since even before I was a veggie, then vegan (45 years in total I’d never eaten any shellfish or such.My wife had the Souvlaki with a very generous side of fries (I helped with those amazing fries). Now, she is not a vegan but is an enabler and loves vegan food. She really enjoyed her meal and also tried my calamari although I tried, unsuccessfully, to stop her.Both of us wanted dessert but we couldn’t do it. The portions were generous and even I was full after two lunches less than an hour apart. But we’re going back to make sure they are as good as they looked.The happy hour coffee was perfect and of course they had all of the vegan ‘milks’ from which to choose.Makayla was also part of the team, seamlessly pitching in and helping make the double lunch a success.The resto is in a nice, secluded area of a pleasant uncluttered plaza with plenty of parking. We sat outside, same table for both lunches, which was quiet and calm. Inside looks nice too but that will have to wait for the next two lunches because we shall return; after all, when you find a nugget you have to look for more.

Lovely atmosphere and wonderfully generous service. Refreshing for vegans to have an entirely plant-based menu, but good for anyone.

As a vegan, I really love and appreciate having another lovely place to eat. The only thing that dropped it a star was the PRICE. In my opinion its a bit expensive, so we dont come often because of this, but the food is really good and I recommend anyone to give it a try.The service was also very polite and welcoming.

What a gem of a place great service great quality food! Mocktail was delicious! I definitely recommend. Affordable! Cant beat that!

had the mushroom burger with ceasar salad. the salad was very good. the mushroom burger had too much sauce on it and the taste of the BBQ sauce was a bit over powering. but it was tasty. finished with a superb cup of coffee and the best vegan nanaimo bar i have ever eaten!!

Very disappointed with this dining experience. Value was not here at all. This was my second time coming to Eve Olive as I was so hopeful it would be better this time (there are not many vegan options in the community). Unfortunately however my final conclusion is that the food is not worth the price (ingredients, portions, and overall taste). Unsatisfied customer.

I’m not vegan, but this is one of my favourite place to dine in Nanaimo! The food is outstanding and the staff are all super friendly. The cauliflower bites, mushroom ‘calamari’ and house made vegan feta cheese are my top choices! Super flavourful!

What a great discovery in Nanaimo! Eve Olive has a great vegan menu and my Greek Goddess plate was delicious, with a variety of items and flavors. The vegan Nanaimo bar was a decadent, rich and tasty dessert. The service is excellent and the room warm and inviting. Well be back!

Great all vegan spot in Nanaimo! The mushroom calamari was delicious and my wife said the sweet potato ravioli was some of the best vegan pasta shes ever had.

Incredible!! Honestly, my all time favourite vegan restaurant ever!! The dishes are stand alone, outstanding and creatively crafted!! The vegan Calamari is out of this world!!!!

My boyfriend and I came here last year while visiting from Vancouver & had the sweet potato ravioli, pulled pork style burger, & oyster mushroom kalamari. I’m writing this review now because we’re still talking about how much we loved it here & wish there was a location in Vancouver!! The food & the service were amazing, can’t wait to go again next time we’re on the island

Absolutely phenomenal! The feta cheese is die for. I am very excited to come nack again and again to eve olive, my new favourite restaurant in Nanaimo.

I enjoyed the most amazing take out dinner tonight. I ordered the green goddess plate with oyster mushroom calamari, lemon potatoes, vegan saziki and feta, followed by a vegan lemon cheesecake, so yummy!!! I will definitely order again

Visiting from the mainland for Spring Break and was looking for a vegetarian restaurant and picked Eve Olive based on high ratings/reviews. The food was delicious and my son, who normally doesnt eat mushrooms, loved the mushroom calamari! He also had the "pulled pork" sandwich, also made with mushrooms, and enjoyed that as well! The vegan cheesecake and ice cream were also very good. Good food with great flavour!

Wonderful dining experience! Very friendly server and excellent vegan food! The local craft is beer is fantastic! The cauliflower bites are amazing not to mention the mushroom calimari and the house made feta cheese, delicious! I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to try something different!

Every time I’m on the island I make sure to stop in nanaimo purely for this restaurant! Delicious, creative and well priced food. Even for non vegans- you’ll be amazed at the flavours!! Always had excellent friendly service here too.

Stopped here before heading to the ferry terminal and so happy we did. Large menu with delicious options, great service, and lots of drink options.We ordered the Greek Goddess Plate and it was awesome. The salad and feta was so tasty, and the mushroom calamari with the tzatziki was delicious. We also ordered the sweet potato ravioli which was incredible. The pasta was fresh and had amazing texture, and the sauce was creamy and rich. All the ingredients in both dishes were super fresh! Would definitely order both again.We loved the range of items on the menu, and how a lot of the things on the menu are house made. As a vegan, it was awesome to have so many options!Also, the chocolate chip cookies were to DIE FOR! They were soft and chewy… best chocolate chip cookie I have ever had (including non-vegan).

Yummy food with good size portions! Will definitely be back to try more on the menu.

Very delicious! I highly recommend whether you’re vegan or not. It’s a cute space and really good food. I wish they had more items on their menu or like a rotating new item because this is my favourite spot in Nanaimo. Also wish they did lunch and more in house made dessert options!

This kitchen knows how to do it! I ordered the oyster mushroom calamari and the tom yum hot pot. The ingredients were all fresh and not a single vegetable was overcooked. The oyster mushrooms were a real treat. Very flavourful but they still managed to honour the natural flavour of the mushroom. On a side note, I appreciate the lack of any excess material for their take out orders. No untensels, napkins, excess plastic.. not even a bag with my small order. What a talented and thoughtful restaurant. Two vegan thumbs up.

A vegan friend recommended this place and we invited friends to it when we went for the first time. So we were really hoping it won’t disappoint and it didn’t! The food was well presented, delicious and good varieties.The place is cozy and I bet it would even be nice in summer on the patio. Indoors was so nice and comfortable.Desserts are good too, chose chocolate cake and cookies. Both were great choices!Staff were very peasant and nice.We would definitely go back for more!

Highly recommend! I didnt have to worry about whats in the food because everything is vegan. Its gourmet vegan food. The oyster mushroom calamari is tasty.Friendly staff.

We liked the pulled pork style oyster burger but the bun to stuffing ratio was a bit off; might be better with thinner buns. Patio and ambience with all the wood is beautiful and very dog friendly. We really appreciate this vegan specialty option in Nanaimo👌

Delish vegan food. Had the Cauliflower Bites and the Stuffed Mushrooms…..really good. Perfect place to stop on way to Ferry terminal. Definitely recommend it !

This restaurant is super amazing. The food is healthy, fresh and delicious. The prices are razonables and the costumer service is excellent. Of course I will comeback and for sure I recommended to everyone!!

The most amazing locally owned and operated restaurant. The five people who run it choose flavors and ingredients with intention. They have amazing wine, food and my children loved every bite.

My wife and I went here on a date and it was phenomenal. We went for tapas and had five dishes. We had their cauliflower bites, oyster mushroom calamari, Greek salad, ravioli and coconut curry. Every single dish was amazing. The flavour was explosive, I feel like every single bite we looked at each other and went “Mmmmmmmm”. I ordered a gimlet which was very tasty. And we both ordered a dessert. My wife had the cheeze cake and I had the ice cream. What a great evening. As a non-vegan, I didn’t feel in any way that I was making a sacrifice by eating here. The plant-based alternatives were amazing. The staff and owner were so friendly and kind and accommodating. We would 100% recommend you check them out.

We went here two times while in Nanaimo and the food was great both times. So glad to have found this place. The menu is vegan with a variety of options offered in entree size or tapa size. I had the Greek Goddess plate, bbq Cauliflower and Tom Yum Hot Pot. Everything was delicious!

I loooove Eve Olive. Honestly the best food on the entire island! Ok it is not cheap but the quality is excellent! I make an effort to go to Eve Olive whenever I am over in that area! My facve is the Greek plate with the oyster mushroom calamari, I dont even like mushrooms! But its crazy good😆🍄

A warm, intimate space for internationally inspired vegan food. You can order both tapa- and entree-sized portions of many items on the menu, complemented with a wide selection of beers, wines, and cocktails.The entrees are generously portioned and full of flavour. Its on the more expensive side, but certainly worth it.I was disappointed to see choices of a Beyond Meat or Very Good Butchers patty for their burger. I would have hoped that a vegan restaurant would have its own plant-based burger, but thats really my only criticism.Well have to try the desserts next time! A great stop for anyone wanting vegan fine dining (ishin Nanaimo.

Loved it!! Amazing!!! Delicious and huge portions. The Greek Goddess platter with mushroom kalamari was my favorite.

I have come here 3 times in two months I just love it so much the little plaza that the restaurant is located in is beautiful with cute shops that have fairy lights on all the patios and nice landscaping, the restaurant has a cozy feeling to it but still feels formal enough to go there for special occasions. The food is flavourful and high quality I have never had something I didn’t like. They have vegan versions of foods that I havent had since going vegan like hawaiian pizza with faux ham and cheese on it, Caesars, and calamari. My non vegan bf couldnt tell that it was vegan and my picky eater dad loved it. All alcohol is also vegan which is nice not having to look it up or ask the waitress. Love this place will be back many more times.

Came here because I’ve been on the search for some good vegan pasta and the reviews were great. Noticed when ordering that the prices were quite high. The portions are SO SMALL! We literally paid $30 for 3 pieces of ravioli. Three. And there was only sweet potato in the very middle of it. The food tasted good, but it was so small for the price we paid. I will not be returning here. I can make my own vegan pasta for half the price.Also here’s my recipe for cashew cream sauce:-soak cashews for a few hours in warm water until they are soft-combine in a blender with garlic, a bit of onion, a bit of water, salt and pepper-blend until smooth-mix in with pastaEnjoy.

43 dollars for 3 raviolis and a scoop of penne pasta!!!!This place is unbelievable the dishes are so expansive for the amout of food your getting.Everybody in the reviews says the sameThey try and make it all fancy but its just vegan pasta sauce and some maybe home made pasta (from flour and water?I am sure nothing get close to the 43 dollars that it cost !!!Never go here its a disgrace!Note the 3 pieces of ravioli in the picture.. thats 30 DOLLARS right there

Eve Olive restaurant in beautiful Nanaimo is absolutely delightful! The food is beautifully presented and the flavours just right. All plantbased , many gluten free options - you gotta go there!

Second time here - again, a good experience. Coming from Vancouver I have high expectations from vegan food. Overall, for the price of this menu it is as good as expected. So, very good. I wasnt surprised by the quality of the entrees, and didnt find the flavours of the ravioli groundbreaking or especially creative. That said, for Nanaimo to have a vegan restaurant of this calibre is amazing and I really hope they stick around.The desserts were tremendous. Cant say enough about the lemon tart...mmmm.Seemed like the server was juggling a lot but I felt well taken care of. It was a great evening in a beautiful space with good food. For those wanting to spend a few less $$, go on Sunday for the beer and burger or Thursday for their pizza deal.

The food and service was so great here yesterday, that we decided to come back again today. Had the the Sweet Potato ravioli, Pizza and Coconut Curry AGAIN today. Yesterday we also had the Calamari and Beyond Burger. Everything was great. Of course we tried the desert too! WOW!!! Highly recommended, it’s a nice atmosphere!

LOVED IT! This little place is tucked into a very homely complex on Rutherford. It’s a much needed vegan fine dining place with a concise and delicious menu. The portions for the entrees are very generous and the taste is equally great. We had the best ravioli of our lives along with a gourmet pizza and Caesar salad. Probably best to make reservations as they are a small operation, but it’s totally worth it. We felt shy with our baby who was probably disrupting the experience for everyone but they were very nice about it. Will definitely go back!

One of the best meals we have eaten out in a long time! Our meals were vegan, gluten free, delicious, and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back soon. We recommend getting tapas so you can try many dishes!

Great experience! It was hard to find (not being from Nanaimobut I am happy I did found it. This restaurant is a hidden gem! Ambiance is great and food is more than tasty!!!Nice selection of plant-based meals with many options for Gluten Free! 100% worth it!

Seriously the Ravioli and Tom Yum Soup would satisfy any foodie! The prosecco on tap was the perfect addition! Entre sizes are great portions I decided to go with Tapas so I could try more options, so incredible! If you want the comfort food with the relaxed atmosphere this is the place!