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.
Highly recommend!
We really enjoyed the food, and the staff were wonderful! Highly recommend! — Anonymous • November 2018
THE place
This continues to be THE place where friends and I eat before attending Taproot Theatre. I'm lucky enough to just live a few blocks away so I visit at other times, too! — Anonymous • December 2018
Great service. Terrific food. Highly recommend.
Wonderful dinner at Olive and Grape! Great service. Vegetarian moussaka was delicious, friends enjoyed their salmon and lamb dishes. Loved the table next to the sidewalk, shaded by large umbrella that provided just the right amount of shade and privacy while enjoying the open air feel. Terrific food. Highly recommend. — Anonymous • June 2019 • OpenTable