The Black Olive: Authentic Italian Delights in Jonesborough, TN

We went to The Black Olive for a very late lunch on Sunday with another couple. All of us walked in with established "gold standards" from our favorite places. We started with their Italian Garlic knots and...well, let me tell you, the first bite is all it took! These fresh made doughy delights are doused in a mouthwatering garlic butter sauce and served with a generous serving of their homemade marinara sauce. We were now very excited to receive our main courses - and like the Garlic Knots - they did not disappoint!! The Black Olive's Special and Meat Lasagne were both top shelf with a perfect blend of meat, sauce and spices - and the portions were so large the guys couldn't finish more than half! Us gals ordered the Penne with Clam Sauce and Shrimp and the Spicy Shrimp & Chicken - both were exceptionally delicious with a pleasing balance of pasta and proteins! Nick was our server - he was very nice, paced drinks, appetizer and main courses very well and kept our glasses full. He also gave us excellent recommendations, although I have this idea that The Black Olive has taken the time to curate a menu of exclusively their best offerings! Yep. We are now all TEAM BLACK OLIVE...the new gold standard for Italian dining!!

Lasagna was very good nice big portion it was $17 The house salad is lame just regular iceberg lettuce lots of white pieces tossed in a bowl The bread wasn't great that comes with Lasagna so I just dipped in the sauce to add flavor. Experience was regular. The server was nice. Kids karaoke was lots of Disney songs mostly if you do go on a Tuesday this month I went another day but decided to add to my review and ordered chicken Alfredo to go but sadly the chicken is cut in thin slices into random pieces in pasta with not much chicken to be worth 14$ so I don't recommend that I now get the the black olive special: Meat Lasagna, chicken parmesian, and substitute the spaghetti for alfredo but I think it's 1$ extra charge not sure if they charged me last time an extra dollar Definitely filling get their rewards Definitely worth it if you plan to go many times

The dining experience was exceptional, exhibiting a high level of service and culinary expertise. The food was remarkable, and each course was executed flawlessly. We commenced with a selection of appetizers, featuring garlic knots and a sampler platter that provided a well-rounded introduction to the meal. The timing was impeccable, allowing us to enjoy the appetizers before our main courses were presented. I chose the grilled chicken, which was perfectly prepared, complemented by steamed broccoli and a crisp side salad—each element well-balanced in flavor and texture. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the cheese tortellini, which he found particularly satisfying. Our granddaughter, when asked for her feedback, enthusiastically rated our evening with an “A,” reflecting her enjoyment. Overall, our visit to the Black Olive was outstanding— a venue that deserves recommendation and likely merits a slight detour for any food enthusiast. Our server, Emma, demonstrated commendable patience and friendliness, especially in accommodating our lively 6-year-old granddaughter. The entire experience was memorable, and we eagerly anticipate our return.

He eats very well. The service is good and the food is healthy. It has options for dietary restrictions such as gluten free or lactose free. The leftover food can be taken away.

What a mistake it was to wait 4 years after moving to the area to try this place! We enjoyed it all! Of course we had to get garlic knots because they are highly reviewed and they did not disappoint. I ordered a deluxe calzone with no changes and it was really good. My husband got the black Olive special which gave small portions of spaghetti, chicken Parmesan and lasagna. They marinara was so good on it all. We sat in the bar which was great and atmosphere was really nice. The main dining area was packed w graduation people and the restaystill kept up with all those orders in a timely manner. We both took home enough for another meal or two. I get the hype now and we will definitely be back!

We had a great waiter with amazing service! Loved our food!!

Traveling through Tennessee, we decided to try this restaurant and so glad we did! The food was amazing, even with my wife needing gluten free needs. Her meal was a chicken parm with no breading and zucchini noodles. Absolutely fantastic tasting. I had a steak canzone. Probably the best one I ever had. We will be coming back. It will make for a nice ride on our motorcycle and we plan on bringing friends. Our server was very sweet and gave us excellent service.

This place is great with a huge selection of food. Great atmosphere. Party room, bar, nice place