About Us
Turkish, Italian and Greek... with a Twist
The Olive and Grape opened in September 2010. The co-owner, Paola Corsini, is third-generation Italian Levantine, born and raised in Izmir, Turkey. Paola's distinct culture is represented in the menu at The Olive and Grape. Each and every meal served is infused with the traditions of Turkish and Italian cuisine.
Our dishes reflect a lively repertoire of scratch-made meals designed to please any palate. Crafted with imported Turkish olive oils and fresh ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest, our menu caters to a wide range of tastes and dietary preferences, including those seeking vegetarian, vegan, kid-friendly, gluten-free and heart-healthy options. Sweet-tooths of all ages will delight in treats like our homemade baklava and locally made gelato.
"For generations, my family has been finding the best recipes across cultures. Flavorful success often comes from combining these recipes to reinvent the best," Paola says.
Our baklava is a prime example. Paola explains, "I am using my mama's recipe. Greeks use honey and cinnamon in the syrup; Turks use only sugar. My mama found out that the best flavor is with sugar in a syrup with a little bit cinnamon in the nuts. That is why my Baklava is different and good."
Our most popular Turkish dishes are the Turkish Grill for Two and İskender Döner. Photos and detailed descriptions of all menu items can be found on our menu pages.
Whether you come in for your first Turkish Tea, or stop in for dinner midweek, you will leave with a smile on your face and an enthusiastic cry of "Opa!" on your lips.
WOW, these guys amazing!
We were on the hunt for a catering company for our wedding. We wanted something affordable that wouldn't cost $50+ per head. Anytime, you say "wedding" almost everyone adds an extra zero to their quote. But not The Olive and Grape! I received so many compliments from guests saying how amazing the food was and how they loved that it wasn't "traditional bland wedding food." I honestly could not be any happier with the food they prepared! I'm so happy we chose them! — Ella, Bride • December 2016
Amazing Baklava
Lovely little place. The most amazing Baklava I've ever had (seriously, you have to try it). And the owner even gave us a little art lesson when we asked questions about the decorations! — Amy S • February 2017 • Google
Won a place on my list of favorite Seattle restaurants
I didn't know that the Kasbah Moroccan Restaurant on 85th is closed for food on Monday and Tuesday (just private events and hookah), but thankfully we asked the manager for suggestions. He totally delivered and sent us to The Olive and Grape, where they treated us like honored guests, fed us amazing food, and won a place on my list of favorite Seattle restaurants. Will definitely be going back to try everything else on the menu (though I will likely order the Alinazik every time as well, because it was absolute perfection). If they have it when you go (and you need to go), you should also try the Lemon gelato, though I will warn you that it will likely make every lemon desert you have in the future seem lacking. Perfect balance of tart, sweet, and a hint of something else savory that was just sublime. — Anonymous • August 2017