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Olives and Oil, New Haven, CT
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Olives and Oil, New Haven, CT
Olives and Oil, New Haven, CT
Olives and Oil, New Haven, CT

Olives and Oil

4.4
4.4
231 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Brought to you by the team at Elm City Social, Olives and Oil explores Chef John Brennan's modern take on rustic Italian cuisine, wine, and life in a vintage setting.

What you'll find inside: fresh ingredients, small plates, brick oven-fired pizza, and a delicious raw bar.

Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Brennan
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Easter Brunch 2025

    USD 49.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Apr 2025 only
    Easter Brunch Buffet $49 per person From 11am-3pm. The Brunch Buffet will REPLACE our normal brunch service. Regular brunch menu a la carte will NOT be available on this day. *Add Bottomless Mimosas for $20 per person. Featuring hot breakfast items, Waffle bar, Pastries, Fresh fruit, Panino's, Pastas, Dessert selections, Pizzas, Entrees, Carving Station, Lox Bar and Shrimp cocktail
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What 231 people are saying

Olives and Oil reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olives and Oil offers a vibrant dining experience with a diverse menu featuring "delicious homemade pasta" and "generous portion sizes." The atmosphere is lively, perfect for "date nights or group gatherings." While some reviews mention slow service, most praise the "friendly and attentive staff." The restaurant is a standout choice in New Haven for its "great food, excellent drinks," and fun vibe.
231 Reviews
  1. Jack VIP

    Greater Boston63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were welcomed warmly, and seated promptly. Food was great and Daniella's service was personable and professional . Great experience.

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  2. Katie

    Connecticut2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The hostess was rude. Came with my mother who recently had a hip replacement. Only available tables were high tops which is not conducive to people like this. She was not accomodating or offering any suggestions except "you'll have to wait 30 min." And then just stared at us. We left and will not come back. If you have anyone with any disability, this place is not for you.

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  3. Cynthia

    Connecticut1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We experienced the slow food service this time. We had tickets to the Shubert and had to quickly eat our dinners because the food service was slow. This was the first time we had that experience.

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  4. Richard VIP

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a gift card to use and in the past, we used to visit the Seymour Connecticut location, but that has since closed so we decided to go to downtown New Haven. We had a reservation for 7 o’clock, and when we arrived, we were nicely greeted and seated immediately. It was a chilly night so we both started with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon that was very good. We started with the fried calamari which was cooked perfectly and the calamari was very tender. I chose the meatball and ricotta pizza and my other half chose the sausage risotto. The pizza was absolutely delicious and the crust had a good char that was absolutely perfect. The meatballs were very tasty on the pizza. My other half enjoyed the sausage risotto, I also tried it and it was very good. For dessert we decided to go with the special which was a raspberry mousse cake with a chocolate cookie crumb crust. We shared 1 piece, but actually I could have eaten the whole thing on my own! It was very good. The place was crowded and a bit lively and we both laughed because we were probably the oldest people in there! Another nice choice for pizza and then New Haven dining scene.

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  5. Suzette VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brunch was delicious!! My BELT was good. My husband’s Southern Grill Platter looked delicious-he ate every bite. Topped off with a cannoli waffle. We definitely enjoyed it!

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  6. Irina

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the restaurant but not every meal is great. Tried octopus as it was quite tough. Also chicken parm - the chicken was dry. But the meatballs and salads are great. Service is always good.

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  7. JohnK VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Music level a little high but ok for a Friday night.

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  8. Taylor

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious. The figs in the goat cheese carbonara really set it off!! The Brussels and Bacon were good but too many crispy shells and not enough actual brussels. The Shrimp Risotto was delicious but for the price one would think they could give more than 4 shrimp. My biggest complaint however was the service. Felt rushed the entire time, like they needed us out so they could seat more interesting people. There was no line for seating so unsure why we were the only people being rushed. Went for a dinner date and the waiter kept “checking in” that it felt like a threesome. They bought to-go boxes before we even took a bite of our entrees and rushed our check. Willing to try again, maybe it wasn’t there night, but definitely didn’t feel welcomed there.

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  9. becca

    Toronto5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for a girls brunch, the ambience was ok! Not so busy but still very loud. The food was good but definitely pricey! Same for the cocktails and drinks.

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  10. Jeff

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent - have dined there quite a few times and will continue to go back. The only negative is the noise level. The music tends to be a bit loud.

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Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Olives and Oil

124 Temple St, New Haven, CT 06510

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Additional information

  • Area
    New Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Brennan
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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