The Black Olive is a restaurant at 308 Kerikeri Road in Kerikeri, in the Far North. It is known for wood-fired pizza and Northland wine, and the website says the pizzas are among the best in the North. The menu also offers Northland-style food.
There is dine-in seating in the dining room, on the deck and in the garden, and the bar dining area suits large groups. Takeaway is available, and reservations can be made for the dining room, deck or garden. The deck is a spot to watch the sunset with a glass of Northland wine. Open Locally lists three other restaurants within a kilometre. Feast Kerikeri, 0.3 kilometres away, is rated 4.5 from 220 reviews, Rocksalt Restaurant and Bar, 0.4 kilometres away, is rated 4.0 from 802 reviews, and Kai Mata Restaurant, 0.6 kilometres away, is rated 4.8 from 153 reviews. Our view is that it is a good choice for a relaxed meal with pizza and wine in Kerikeri.