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olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT

olea - New Haven

4.8
4.8
1403 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
In the heart of downtown New Haven, Connecticut, Olea offers an innovative interpretation of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Manuel Romero and his team explore these flavors in their food, wine, and cocktails, locally sourcing many products and importing specialty items from the Mediterranean region.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 780-8925
  • Website
    http://oleanewhaven.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Manuel Romero
  • Private party facilities
    Olea can accommodate up to 30 guests for private events in part of the restaurant enclosed by a shimmering curtain, and larger parties can include up to 80 guests throughout Olea. And we love to create special nooks for smaller, more intimate gatherings.Call 203.780.8925, OR info@oleanewhaven.com, to begin the process of creating a unique event.
  • Location
    39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Cross street
    Crown and Chapel
  • Parking details
    -FREE PARKING-Park your car in Temple or Crown St Garage, enjoy a meal (with a check of $50 or more) & park for free. Ask your host about validation when arriving at Olea. Exceptions: no validation for private events, restaurant week, holidays or Yale commencement. For more information, visit the Park New Haven website.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Celebrate New Year's Eve at olea!

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate New Year's Eve with a festive three-course prix fixe menu with choices (plus a tapas sampler as a starter). Price is $125.00 per person excluding tax and gratuity. With advance notice by calling us, we are happy to adjust the menu to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. All menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability. Please note that our regular dinner menu is not available. Canceling within 2 days of your reservation will incur a $50.00 pp.

Menu

Desserts

  • Cheese Platter

    • For One$12.00
    • For Two$18.00

  • Torrija$13.00

    caramelized soaked brioche, tahitian vanilla infused milk, honey-rosemary ice cream

    • Tropical$14.00

      almond-coconut sponge cake, milk chocolate, kalamansi-white chocolate cremoso, mango-pineapple gelatin, lime meringue, pineapple curd, coconut crumble, coconut ice cream

      • Strawberries and Cream$14.00

        tahitian vanilla panna cotta, strawberry compote, orange sponge cake, pistachio tuile, white balsamic air

        • Chocolate Textures$14.00

          chocolate mousse-vanilla ice cream sandwich, milk chocolate rice crispy, orange zest, nougatine, chocolate-hazelnut ice cream, rosemary-mint infused white chocolate soup (contains alcohol)

          • House-Made Ice Cream

            honey-rosemary, passion fruit, lemon peel, hazelnut-chocolate, crème brûlée, strawberry sorbet, blueberry sorbet

            • Three Scoops$12.00

          Last updated: October 17, 2024

          What 1,403 people are saying

          Overall ratings and reviews

          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

          4.8
          4.8 based on recent ratings
          • 4.8Food
          • 4.7Service
          • 4.6Ambience
          • 4.5Value

          Noise • Moderate

          Loved For

          • New Haven

            Best Overall

          • New Haven

            Best Food

          • New Haven

            Best Service

          • New Haven

            Best Value

          • New Haven

            Great for fine wines

          • New Haven

            Romantic

          • New Haven

            Good for special occasions

          Review summary

          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
          Olea in New Haven offers an "exceptional dining experience," with inventive dishes and "superb service." Guests rave about the "flavors, textures, and combinations," with particular praise for the "Michelin star-worthy" cuisine. The ambiance is "elegant and welcoming," perfect for special occasions or a "fantastic date night."

          1,403 Reviews

          1. Toby

            New York City

            21 reviews

            5.0

            21 reviews

            Dined 2 days ago

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            The food, the service and the ambience were excellent. It was busy so the noise level was moderate but the high ceilings meant that we had no trouble hearing each other talk.

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          2. Peter

            VIP

            New York City

            9 reviews

            5.0

            9 reviews

            Dined on December 8, 2024

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Tuna tartare, Oxtail croquettes and shishito peppers to start…yum. Then Cornish Hen, Suckling Pig and Short Ribs…yum yum. Paired with bottle of La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza…Yum yum yum. Olea is one on the best restaurants in New Haven and extremely consistent.

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          3. Arjet

            New York City

            7 reviews

            5.0

            7 reviews

            Dined on December 7, 2024

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Olea always delivers. We had another great dinner. The oysters, the heads-on shrimps and the octopus were amazing. I had my usual, the duck confit, which was as delicious as ever. Once again, their service was impeccable. Juan Carlos, the owner, is such a nice man. Thank you for the wonderful dinner.

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          4. OpenTable Diner

            New York City

            1 review

            5.0

            1 review

            Dined on November 28, 2024

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Everything at Olea is AMAZING!! The food is outstanding!!! Staff is friendly, ambiance is stunning and cocktails are perfectly crafted. Always a fantastic experience!!

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          5. Celeste

            VIP

            New York City

            12 reviews

            5.0

            12 reviews

            Dined on November 26, 2024

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Best restaurant in New Haven for decades. We love the kind, yet very professional staff. The elegantly decorated dining room is very comfortable. Every dish is perfect. They make THE BEST gazpacho ever. The suckling pig is delectable. The oxtail croquettes--mouthwatering. Oh and don't let me forget to say how creative and spot on the cocktails are. Thank you Juan Carlos, Maria and Manuel, once again.

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          6. Manny

            Atlantic City

            2 reviews

            5.0

            2 reviews

            Dined on November 23, 2024

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Great experience! Great Food! Will definitely be back.

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          7. Bill

            VIP

            Connecticut

            90 reviews

            5.0

            90 reviews

            Dined on November 23, 2024

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 4
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 3
            as always, great food, excellent service as always, great food, excellent service

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          8. Joseph

            VIP

            New York City

            2 reviews

            5.0

            2 reviews

            Dined on November 9, 2024

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Amazing experience as always! Thanks to the staff. Best restaurant in CT

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          9. Elizabeth

            VIP

            New York City

            13 reviews

            5.0

            13 reviews

            Dined on November 8, 2024

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Exceptional experience, as always. Consistently one of the finest restaurants.

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          10. Nesh

            Tampa

            3 reviews

            5.0

            3 reviews

            Dined on November 7, 2024

            1. Overall 5
            2. Food 5
            3. Service 5
            4. Ambience 5
            Great food, great service, pleasant ambiance and good value.

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          FAQs

          olea - New Haven is rated 4.8 stars by 1403 OpenTable diners.

          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

          Make a reservation

          2 people
          9:00 PM
          Booked 4 times today
          Experiences are available.
          Google Map for olea - New Haven

          39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510

          Additional information

          • Cross street
            Crown and Chapel
          • Neighborhood
            New Haven
          • Hours of operation
            Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
          • Price
            $50 and over
          • Cuisines
            Spanish, Mediterranean
          • Dining style
            Fine Dining
          • Dress code
            Business Casual
          • Parking details
            -FREE PARKING-Park your car in Temple or Crown St Garage, enjoy a meal (with a check of $50 or more) & park for free. Ask your host about validation when arriving at Olea. Exceptions: no validation for private events, restaurant week, holidays or Yale commencement. For more information, visit the Park New Haven website.
          • Payment options
            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
          • Executive chef
            Manuel Romero
          • Additional
            Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
          • Website
            http://oleanewhaven.com/
          • Phone number
            (203) 780-8925
          • Private party facilities
            Olea can accommodate up to 30 guests for private events in part of the restaurant enclosed by a shimmering curtain, and larger parties can include up to 80 guests throughout Olea. And we love to create special nooks for smaller, more intimate gatherings.Call 203.780.8925, OR info@oleanewhaven.com, to begin the process of creating a unique event.
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