We founded the Black Olive out of a deep love for real food, for food that is fresh, healthy, and authentic. We only use real ingredients. Farm fresh eggs, fresh tomatoes, fresh fish, and locally sourced meats. We strive to make each and every dish a wholesome expression of our love for food, life, and living. 

The Black Olive  was born in 2021 as an Italian restaurant located in Madison, Indiana.. We have now opened our second location in Louisville, Ky. Our idea has blossomed into 2 thriving restaurants, with indoor and outdoor seating, room for families, parties and even crowds. (Yes, we do catering...just ask us!) 

Local Gourmet

When possible, all the ingredients we use here at the Black Olive are  local. We stock our restaurant kitchen in much the same way that we stock our home kitchen, with daily deliveries of fresh ingredients that we select ourselves.

In addition to our menu items, we also offer daily specials inspired by seasonal ingredients, the weather and how we are feeling. We are always on the lookout for new sources of ideas and inspiration, so when we travel, we bring back our favorite flavors and culinary discoveries.