olea - New Haven

4.7

1399 Reviews

$50 and over

Spanish

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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

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

What 1,399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 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 Ambiance
New Haven
Best Value
New Haven
Great for fine wines
New Haven
Romantic
New Haven
Good for special occasions
New Haven
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olea in New Haven offers an outstanding dining experience with "amazing food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the beautifully presented dishes, including the roast suckling pig and Iberian ham appetizer. The sophisticated ambiance and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions, date nights, or a delightful evening out.

1,399 Reviews

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Joseph
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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Elizabeth
New York City
13 reviews
vip
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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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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Bill
Connecticut
89 reviews
vip
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
as always, Great Food and wonderful service .......
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great service. Incredible experience every time. A 10!!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Chef’s tasting menu for our anniversary: creative and careful preparation and presentation throughout the courses, delicious treatment of proteins I do not usually enjoy, but did at olea. Thank you for the special evening.
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AlyssaC
Greater Boston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful anniversary dinner at Olea. Every dish and drink was 10/10 as usual. The service is excellent. Each time we have dinner at Olea it’s a perfect experience.
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Coleen
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a pre-theatre dinner including tuna tartare, baby squid, a lovely glass of tempranillo. All delicious, excellent service, lovely place.
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YS16
New York City
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was great but service was subpar. The restaurant is really nicely decorated but also very noisy.
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Carolyn
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and service!! Came here for a special birthday, and we were not disappointed. Every single thing we ate was excellent - from a few complimentary bites from the chef to each course we ordered, you can’t seem to go wrong here.
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FAQs

olea - New Haven is rated 4.7 stars by 1399 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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.

olea - New Haven

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Desserts

Cheese Platter

Torrija$13.00

Tropical$14.00

Strawberries and Cream$14.00

Chocolate Textures$14.00

House-Made Ice Cream

What 1,399 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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