Olive Multi Cuisine Restaurant: Paramaribo's One-Stop Passport to Six Kitchens
A friendly Ceresstraat table where Indian thalis, Italian pastas, and American wings share the same menu.
Why Go
Suriname already runs on cultural crossover, but few restaurants stretch that idea as far as Olive. Behind an unassuming shopfront in Paramaribo Noord, one kitchen fires off buffalo wings, alfredo, chicken tikka, and a proper Indian thali without breaking stride, and the dining room, part contemporary interior, part shaded outdoor terrace, fills with a mix of Indo-Surinamese families, expats craving a taste of home, and solo travelers who just want a big menu and a warm welcome.
The Experience
You walk in from Ceresstraat, right next to the Roopram off Wilhelminastraat, and the vibe is quietly upbeat: bright interior, ceiling fans, a scatter of outdoor tables that catch the evening breeze. Staff greet you like a regular from minute one, drop menus that read like an international airport food court in the best possible way, and quietly nudge you toward whatever the chef is proud of that day. Portions are generous, plating is neat rather than fancy, and the pace is unhurried; think two-hour dinners over a Lassi and a shared plate of hot wings while someone at the next table demolishes a Budget Thali. It is casual, not scene-y, and that is exactly the point.
What to Try
Start with the Buffalo Hot Wings (SRD 300 for six) if you want the crowd-pleaser, or go straight for the Budget Thali or Indian Combo if you came for the real specialty; the Indian side of the menu is what locals actually rave about. The Alfredo Pasta (SRD 380) is the comfort-food pick, the Chicken Burger with fries (SRD 350) is the safe bet for picky eaters, and a mango or salted Lassi (SRD 120) or Ginger Tea with Milk (SRD 75) beats any soda in the tropical heat. Cocktails run about SRD 200 if you want to make a proper night of it.
Insider Tip
Bring cash, they do not run cards, and confirm the exact address when your driver punches it in: the restaurant sits at Ceresstraat 31 right next to Roopram, just off Wilhelminastraat, and map apps in Paramaribo Noord sometimes wander. If you are a group of four or more, call ahead on +597 744 4482 to reserve an outdoor table and pre-order a thali platter so the kitchen can send it out family style instead of one plate at a time.
The Practical Stuff
Open daily 11:00 to 23:00. Address: Ceresstraat 31, Paramaribo Noord (next to Roopram, off Wilhelminastraat). Cash only (SRD). Price range moderate, mains roughly SRD 300 to 400. Free off-street parking, free WiFi, wheelchair accessible, wine and beer served. Reservations accepted, and they also do takeout, home delivery, catering, and party bookings.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — One of the closest nearby stays, so Olive becomes an easy walkable dinner after a long travel day into Paramaribo.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Book a muddy morning ATV run outside the city, then reward yourself with a big Indian thali and a Lassi back at Olive.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — After a sun-soaked watertubing session, Olive's shaded outdoor tables and generous portions make the perfect refuel stop.
- 88 Car Rental Suriname Guide — Grab a rental for the day, explore Paramaribo Noord, and wrap it up with dinner at Olive since parking is free and easy.