If you’re in or visiting Wilmington, make sure and go to the corner of Castle & 3rd St. where you’ll find Olivero…Raleigh Chef Sunny Gerhart’s newest restaurant concept which couples spectacular Spanish-Italian-New Orleans themed fare and stunning design.
This historic building was originally constructed in the 1940’s and operated as a grocery store and laundromat among other businesses over the years, and eventually sat vacant. Following years of planning, preserving and restoring, the space has found new purpose as a Wilmington culinary hot spot. With original storefront windows and 12-foot ceilings, the design concept was to work with the existing materials (including exposed masonry & steel beams) to create a warm and intimate dining experience.
One of the restaurant’s prominent features is a large open kitchen (including a wood-fired grill) lined with bar seating, inviting diners to view the culinary magic in action. The walls surrounding the kitchen and bar area are clad with bright zellige tile providing a complementary contrast to the hues throughout the restaurant.
If you haven’t been, you’re missing out!
Photographed by: Anna Routh Barzin
Design Team Included: Kilt Creative
