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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
8:30 pm
Booked 14 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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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!

    USD 125.00 per person

    31 Dec 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.

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

NoiseModerate

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 on 21 December 2024

    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 8 December 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 7 December 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 28 November 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 26 November 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 23 November 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 23 November 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 9 November 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 8 November 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 7 November 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 booking

2 people
8:30 pm
Booked 14 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
  • Area
    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
  • 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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