Experts' Choice Award La Oliva
What the experts agree on
La Oliva specializes in authentic Basque pintxos paired with an impressive wine selection in a sleek Jordaan spot. Its warm and cold small plates draw both locals and visitors seeking genuine Spanish bar-food tradition.
“From yuppies to genuine Spaniards, many praise La Oliva's authentic food and tapas, as well as the rich selection of wines by the glass.”
– Time Out
DK Eyewitness "La Oliva sits on the corner of two of the Jordaan area’s labyrinthine streets, with small wooden tables dotted along the pavement."
Rough Guide "This sleek Jordaan eatery specializes in pinxtos, the delectable Basque snacks- on-sticks that make Spanish bar-hopping such a delight."
Fodor's "Its extended name "La Oliva Pintxos y Vinos" describes what's served here: a huge selection of warm and cold pintxos... that can be paired with one of their stellar wines." Full review
