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Hours
Tue
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wed
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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4.5
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CUISINES
Spanish
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
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In the heart of downtown New Haven, 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.
CUISINES
Spanish
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
193 reviews
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Jaime Ang
Brooklyn76 contributions
Jan 2020 • business
Great spot, and the cochinillo (suckling pig) was my favorite since the skin is thin and crispy. Your not getting huge portions here, but definitely quality and tasty. They have a prefixes menu for $39 that seems like a great value for the quality.
Written 29 January 2020
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Island Girl
191 contributions
Aug 2020 • solo
I had read a few reviews before making my reservation. The restaurant was excellent in every way! I made a late reservation and was able to be seated on a very busy Saturday night. As I waited to be seated, I admired the beautiful indoor seating area, a nice ambiance and would be a great place to go on a date. I was seated outdoors. I received excellent service. I ordered a salad and the Cornish Hen for the entree. The Cornish hen was succulent—very tasty, The potatoes were also delicious. For dessert, I ordered a modern Lemon Pie. It tasted almost like a key lime pie with a delicious crust, accompanied by meticulously sculpted tiny meringue tufts and homemade pineapple ice cream. A delicious combination and a pleasant culinary experience. The owner made all guests feel welcome and took time to speak with each diner at length. Although this was my first visit, it will not be my last. I will return soon and look forward to another tantalizing dining experience. Thoroughly enjoyable!!! Thank you!!!
Written 28 August 2020
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MDMensch
473 contributions
May 2021 • couples
During our weekend in New Haven, local friends recommended that we dine at Olea because of its high-quality Spanish fare and wonderful service. We were very impressed and believe it ranks among the best dining experiences we’ve had — a tall compliment coming from this reviewer.
The menu is flavorful and varied (charcuterie, Jamón ibérico, octopus, Cornish hen, Branzino, suckling pig — and cannoli). Each dish was prepared with attention to detail — well constructed, visually appealing, with balanced
components. We were very happy with all of these dishes. For example: the featured salad
was a grilled squash with candied pumpkin seeds adorned with a light, lemon olive oil dressing.
Olea presents sophisticated flavor profiles without the pretentiousness of white table cloth restaurants .
Written 16 May 2021
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ednahu
5 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
New Haven has many interesting restaurants to the delight of foodies, among them Olea stands out as a local favorite for fine dining and special occasions. Its talented chef presents Spanish cuisine with creativity and authenticity, never fails to delight both the palates and the eyes. Olea's elegant ambiance and friendly staff further enhance the dining experience... highly recommend it.
Written 11 February 2020
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Sax_Doc
Westport451 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
First time at this classic and we were very impressed. The decor is modern and clean. The service was outstanding. The menu, while not huge, is varied and all will find something delicious. The food was presented beautifully. The gazpacho was amazing. The ceviche was outstanding. All of our main course dishes were excellently prepared with fresh ingredients. The desserts were also great! Will be back!
Written 16 April 2022
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Orange97 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
Service was good but waiter did not ask how I liked it until the end. Food was sub-par at best. Food needed a lot more seasoning and was delivered less than room temperature. In fact it was cold. Very disappointed and it was relatively tasteless.
One of the others at our table thought her food was cold also. That is not acceptable. Deserts were good. Won’t return.
Written 3 February 2023
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Andres72423
Bridgeport4793 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
What a gem of a place. This restaurant is a bit off the beaten path. We had reservations which I suggest you make before coming. The restaurant is a bit small but with plenty of tables. We started with the charcuterie board which was an excellent start. It came with cured meats, cheeses, nuts, pâté and bread. My girlfriend also had the croquettes of rabo which she loved. For my entree I had The solomillo (steak with veggies) cooked perfectly. For dessert we had the torrija which was so creamy and delicious. Definitely, a great meal which we will definitely visit again.
Written 23 October 2023
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babs
Old Lyme31 contributions
Jan 2023 • couples
Invited by friends to join them for dinner here, a new experience for all of us. The space is just beautiful, artfully designed and very comfortable. The staff are wonderful, warm, courteous and attentive. But you’re probably interested in the food! What a unique menu: we shared delicious charcuterie, ceviche and I had gazpacho (I know, it’s winter…) which was very refreshing and hopefully will tide me over til summer. I had seared sea scallops over a cauliflower mash with a wonderful herb garnish. Our friends had branzino, eggplant cannelloni and Corniche hen. I tasted the latter and an testify to its moist, tender deliciousness. Desserts and coffee also didn’t disappoint. Prices are reasonable for such a great experience. We’ll definitely be back and will be passing our recommendation to other foodies.
Written 22 January 2023
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JFel
Fairfield69 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We called ahead to reserve the tasting menu for a special occasion. The meal was outstanding and the service was incredible. Each course topped the next and we had a hard time deciding which was our favorite - squid ink pasta with seafood, quail, and the most incredible pork. We also loved the wine pairings and non-alcoholic options. We can't wait to go back!!
Written 23 August 2023
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Jordan B
Stamford7 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
If I could give more that 5 stars, I would. Was one of the great meals of all time. Octopus appetizer was spectacular as was the sucking pig dinner. And the dessert was to die for. Not only was the food spectacular, but the service was just as good. A must for dinner.
Written 22 October 2023
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Inspire15136229154
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Outstanding food and service. Staff was attentive but did not hover. Wine list offered both reasonably priced and high end selections. Menu provided the opportunity to try something new.
Written 4 August 2023
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VTwelltravelled
Middlebury561 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
I lived in Spain for over a year and have been back many times. I actually liked their Spanish food better than most food in Spain. Everything we had was prepared with a very light touch and was much healthier and tastier than what we normally eat in Spain. The bread was authentic and good, the winter salad with pistachio dressing was AMAZING - super light- almost dusted with dressing and mache and radicchio, the gazpacho was incredible (and I'm picky), the setas (mushrooms) nice and garlicky and the butternut squash soup great too. Daniel was the most amazing waiter -so attentive. he would pop back and notice we needed more bread or the smallest thing without being intrusive- a true professional. Thanks Daniel and the team for making our light dinner so special -yum!!!!
Written 26 January 2024
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Inkamalinka
Toronto117 contributions
Dec 2021 • business
Upscale Spanish fusion food. Yummy cocktails. Great service. Very tasty soups, scallops and chicken. Portions are on the smaller side.
Written 5 December 2021
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Simon D
Bennington19 contributions
Mar 2021 • family
A great place to celebrate with adult family members. Good ambiance, food and drink. Enjoyed the Spanish food a lot. Everything was well presented and service was great.
Written 6 April 2021
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Valencia C
5 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Thank you so much for my daughter 23rd birthday dinner. The food was amazing and our server was great. We have always enjoyed eating at Olea. They gave us the best server and food!!!
Written 21 October 2020
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