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olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT
olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT
olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT
olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT
olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT

olea - New Haven

4.9
4.9
1432 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish
39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,432 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 Ambiance

  • New Haven

    Best Value

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olea in New Haven impresses with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Known for its "amazing presentation," the restaurant offers an "elevated dining experience" with "attentive staff." Patrons praise the "wonderful atmosphere" and "creative cocktails." It's a top choice for "special occasions" and consistently delivers "outstanding" cuisine.
1,432 Reviews
  1. marc VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable, food was delicious and well presented overall a fabulous environment. You could tell the people that own it really care about their customers.

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  2. Catherine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant ambience. Eclectic variety of menu choices. Ample portions. Outstanding presentation and flavors. Attentive, personalized service from the moment you step through the door.

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  3. Andres VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dining experience. First of all the restaurant is really nice. The ambiance, decor and lighting is a perfect mood for a romantic dinner. As soon as we were seated the dining experience was excellent. The server explained the menu and specials, he took our drink order and was very attentive. We started with a charcuterie board which was presented nicely. For our entrees I had the solomillo which was cooked at a perfect medium rare temperature, served with a medley of veggies. The beef was so tender and flavorful. My girlfriend ordered three ox tail croquettes which she really enjoyed. Overall the dining experience was phenomenal.

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  4. Phyllis VIP

    New York City113 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious! The flavors were just amazing!

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  5. Kayla

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had an amazing experience at Olea. We were there for a special occasion and it truly was the perfect spot. The food was delicious and our server was excellent. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for an elevated dining experience.

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  6. Viva VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything I ordered was amazing presentation and taste.

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  7. Barbara

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Olea is the best restaurant in New Haven and has been so for years. The staff is attentive without hovering over the table, knowledgeable about the menu and nice. The food is always delicious and the portions are just the right size. The wine list is excellent and a good value.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Have never had a bad meal there. Service, presentation, unusual menu, ambiance are all wonderful. We’ll be back.

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  9. LeeS

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food, stale menu in need of updating, small portions. Loud. Excellent service.

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  10. Philip

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place. Loved the duck confit. Service was excellent, good atmosphere.

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olea - New Haven is rated 4.9 stars by 1432 OpenTable diners.

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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
  • Phone number
  • 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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