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Olea Social, London, London

Olea Social

4.1
4.1
45 Reviews
£26 to £40
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
The longest happy hour in Covent Garden.
Welcome to Olea Social, a place for food lovers and like minded people to come together and share experiences, throughout the day and long into the night. Our chef has crafted a unique Mediterranean menu with ingredients and flavours from the area. Using timeless cooking techniques and authentic flavours all served with a modern twist.
We cater to diverse dietary needs with our gluten-free and halal options, ensuring everyone can savour our delicious offerings. Families are warmly welcomed, with a dedicated kids menu that guarantees a delightful experience for our younger guests. For those with evening plans, our Pre-Theatre Menu provides a perfect start to a memorable night.
Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate our extensive selection, available from 3-8pm.
Our restaurant features large tables perfect for hosting truly big parties, and a terrace where you can sip a drink while witnessing beautiful sunsets.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3149 1016
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have 3 spaces: the bar area up to 55 standing/45 seated, The Garden- 110 seated/150 standing. The lounge 45 seated/60 standing
  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Covent Garden, Leicester square, Soho, Charing Cross
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Lunch Menu. Served 12:00-16:00 every day

    GBP 19.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Savour the vibrant tastes and aromas of the the Mediterranean region with a carefully curated selection of dishes, featuring fresh ingredients and traditional recipes crafted with a modern twist. Served 12:00-16:00 every day. A Choice of Starter In-house smocked salmon, pickled cucumber, garlic yogurt, salmon roe, cucumber sauce or Humus with black olive powder, sesame seeds (V) or Prawn croquetas (2 pcs), ali-oli Choice of Main Lamb kofte skewer, cabbage pickles, ezme and lavash bread or Chicken shish, grilled asparagus and courgette with sumac, smocked cacik and lavash bread or Grilled confit artichoke, seared polenta, chili flakes, crispy garlic (VG)
    Lunch Menu. Served 12:00-16:00 every day photo
  • Christmas Set Menu 1 & 2

    GBP 46.00 per person

    4 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
    Celebrate Christmas with a Mediterranean twist! Our festive menu is perfect for those who love to share and embrace the joy of togetherness. Think vibrant flavours, fresh ingredients, and dishes designed to be enjoyed with friends and family. A refreshing alternative to the traditional Christmas feast!

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olea Social offers a delightful Mediterranean dining experience with "excellent food" and a prime location perfect for pre-theatre meals. Patrons appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and the vibrant atmosphere. Though some found portions small, the diverse menu and enticing happy hour cocktails add to its charm.

45 Reviews
  1. Irina

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, thank a lot. all my clients were satisfied

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  2. Zaynab

    London

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was a great team Christmas meal. Food was nice & we were able to choose from al a Carte menu rather than the set which was good!

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  3. Constance

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely restaurant, loved the decor + ambiance. Staff were lovely and so helpful. Food was timed well considering we were a big group. Great restaurant for big bookings.
    Olea SocialResponded on 11 December 2024
    Thank you, Constance, for such a glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the décor, ambiance, and service. It's fantastic that the food timing worked well for your group – we always aim to accommodate larger gatherings seamlessly. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable visit! 😊

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  4. Mark

    London

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    They did not understand the need for efficiency with a pre-theatre menu, no matter how many time this was reinforced. The food was nice but totally overpriced. There have been many different restaurants at this venue and based on this experience, the latest occupant won’t stay long either.
    Olea SocialResponded on 11 December 2024
    Dear Mark, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you found our pre-theatre menu expensive and apologise if the timing of your experience didn’t meet your expectations. At £26.50 for two courses, including dishes like seabream fillet or chicken shish, we feel it offers great value for the quality of ingredients and care we put into our food. We’ll take your comments on board and strive to make every visit as enjoyable as possible

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  5. Myriam

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious and generous while being delicate. Athmosphere, staff and service are impeccable.
    Olea SocialResponded on 11 December 2024
    Thank you, Myriam, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our generous yet delicate dishes and found the atmosphere and service impeccable. Your kind words mean so much to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful experience soon! 🌟

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  6. Ray

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delightful experience we had tonight. We had a booking for 20 people, with the food, drinks and service being exceptional!
    Olea SocialResponded on 4 December 2024
    Dear Ray! Thank you so much for your kind words—it truly melts our hearts to hear comments like this! We're so glad you all had such a brilliant time. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! 😊

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  7. Jane

    VIP

    London

    63 reviews

    3.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This should be a really good restaurant, with a good menu, great location and lively decor but it was very disappointing. Despite the high volume of waiting staff, service was dreadful. One of our table had to wait 10 minutes longer than everyone else to get their main. In fairness, the manager then deducted this from our bill, but only after we had chased four waiting staff. The food itself was fine but the dishes came with only tiny amounts of vegetables, despite the expectation from the menu (there was only one slice of courgette with my halloumi). With better management, this could be a good venue but currently it does not impress.
    Olea SocialResponded on 4 December 2024
    Dear Jane, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. We appreciate your kind words about our menu, location, and decor, and we take your comments about the service and portions seriously. Regarding the halloumi dish, it’s actually one of our starters, where the vegetables are intended as a garnish to complement the dish, much like other small-plate offerings. We’re sorry if this wasn’t clear from the menu and will take this on board for improvement. We’re glad the manager was able to resolve the issue with the delayed main, but we apologise that it required persistence on your part. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us refine both our service and guest experience.

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  8. Stephanie

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My 2 friends and I had a good experience here with the exception of the scallops which were very small and slightly overcooked
    Olea SocialResponded on 28 November 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Stephanie. We're glad you and your friends had a good experience overall. We’re sorry to hear the scallops weren’t up to your expectations. While we can’t control their size as they are delivered fresh daily from our trusted fishmongers, we agree that overcooking is not acceptable. Your comments help us improve, and we’ll make sure to address this with the team. We hope to welcome you back soon for a perfect meal.

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  9. Tom

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and friendly staff. Mezze lunch for £15 was the perfect amount of pre-theatre food.
    Olea SocialResponded on 25 November 2024
    Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the mezze lunch and our friendly service. Follow us on Instagram @OleaSocial for more updates, specials, and foodie inspiration! 😊

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  10. Barbara

    New Orleans

    41 reviews

    2.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The Hummus and bread as starters were great. Downhill from there. Watery cocktail, could barely pull prawn meat from shell, my husbands tuna was tough - and then the two desserts we ordered we’re unavailable All this in a very lovely setting near theatre.
    Olea SocialResponded on 25 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry your experience didn’t meet expectations after such a promising start. Your comments about the cocktails, prawns, and tuna are being taken seriously, and we’ll address this with our kitchen and bar teams. We also apologise for the disappointment with dessert availability. We’re glad you enjoyed the setting, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to make things right. Please feel free to reach out directly if you’d like to discuss further.

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FAQs

Olea Social is rated 4.1 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Olea Social

10 Upper St Martin's Ln, London, London WC2H 9FB

Additional information

  • Area
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:30 am–11:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Turkish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Covent Garden, Leicester square, Soho, Charing Cross
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 3149 1016
  • Private party facilities
    We have 3 spaces: the bar area up to 55 standing/45 seated, The Garden- 110 seated/150 standing. The lounge 45 seated/60 standing
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