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olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT

olea - New Haven

4.9
4.9
1420 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

What 1,420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Best Overall

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Ambience

  • New Haven

    Best Value

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olea in New Haven offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." Guests rave about the "creative presentations" and "memorable specials." The atmosphere is elegant and lively, making it perfect for special occasions. While occasional noise and service issues are noted, overall, it's a "must-try" for Spanish cuisine enthusiasts.

1,420 Reviews
  1. Christine

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful meal! The food was stunning visually and delicious. The service was excellent and the drinks were great! I recommend having a reservation, we had dinner on a Tuesday evening and it was packed!

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  2. Donna

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in New Haven! Food and service were impeccable!

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  3. Keith

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and polite wait staff. Beautiful little restaurants with the most amazing food. I highly recommend it. Keith

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  4. Beverly

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu is full of great choices. Superb duck confit and ceviche. Very professional service and a nice recognition of our guest’s birthday

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  5. Sun

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A family of three out celebrating a birthday. Everything (sea bass, Cornish Hen, suckling pig, Cochonillo, Iberico Jamone) was delicious. A thoughtful birthday treat (mini chocolate chip cookies) was a nice touch!

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  6. Marc

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a tasty meal in an elegant, modern atmosphere. Wonderful, attentive service.

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  7. Anthony

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Spanish cuisine with lively ambience and attentive service. Would visit again.

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  8. Cindi

    VIP

    New York City

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was not as good as usual. Our waiter wasn’t very friendly or attentive. We had to ask for Bread and little potato things at the start. The food was excellent as always. Hoping for a friendlier experience next time.

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  9. Ranjit

    Connecticut

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent, from the appetizers all the way to the dessert, and the service never disappoints.

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  10. Denise

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Olea is an experience you don’t want to miss out on.

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olea - New Haven is rated 4.9 stars by 1420 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
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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