olea - New Haven

4.8

1404 Reviews

$50 and over

Spanish

olea - New Haven

4.8

$50 and over

Spanish

New Haven

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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
Website
http://oleanewhaven.com/
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.

Location
39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510
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

Experiences

Celebrate New Year's Eve at olea!
$125.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a festive three-course prix fixe menu with choices (plus a tapas sampler as a starter). Price is $125.00 per person excluding tax and gratuity. With advance notice by calling us, we are happy to adjust the menu to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. All menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability. Please note that our regular dinner menu is not available. Canceling within 2 days of your reservation will incur a $50.00 pp.

Cheese Platter
- For One$12.00
- For Two$18.00
Torrija$13.00
caramelized soaked brioche, tahitian vanilla infused milk, honey-rosemary ice cream
Tropical$14.00
almond-coconut sponge cake, milk chocolate, kalamansi-white chocolate cremoso, mango-pineapple gelatin, lime meringue, pineapple curd, coconut crumble, coconut ice cream
Strawberries and Cream$14.00
tahitian vanilla panna cotta, strawberry compote, orange sponge cake, pistachio tuile, white balsamic air
Chocolate Textures$14.00
chocolate mousse-vanilla ice cream sandwich, milk chocolate rice crispy, orange zest, nougatine, chocolate-hazelnut ice cream, rosemary-mint infused white chocolate soup (contains alcohol)
House-Made Ice Cream
honey-rosemary, passion fruit, lemon peel, hazelnut-chocolate, crème brûlée, strawberry sorbet, blueberry sorbet
- Three Scoops$12.00

What 1,404 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
Best Overall
New Haven
Best Food
New Haven
Best Service
New Haven
Best Value
New Haven
Great for fine wines
New Haven
Romantic
New Haven
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olea in New Haven offers an "exceptional dining experience," with inventive dishes and "superb service." Guests rave about the "flavors, textures, and combinations," with particular praise for the "Michelin star-worthy" cuisine. The ambiance is "elegant and welcoming," perfect for special occasions or a "fantastic date night."

1,404 Reviews

P
Peter
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tuna tartare, Oxtail croquettes and shishito peppers to start…yum. Then Cornish Hen, Suckling Pig and Short Ribs…yum yum. Paired with bottle of La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza…Yum yum yum. Olea is one on the best restaurants in New Haven and extremely consistent.
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Arjet
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Olea always delivers. We had another great dinner. The oysters, the heads-on shrimps and the octopus were amazing. I had my usual, the duck confit, which was as delicious as ever. Once again, their service was impeccable. Juan Carlos, the owner, is such a nice man. Thank you for the wonderful dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything at Olea is AMAZING!! The food is outstanding!!! Staff is friendly, ambiance is stunning and cocktails are perfectly crafted. Always a fantastic experience!!
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Celeste
New York City
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in New Haven for decades. We love the kind, yet very professional staff. The elegantly decorated dining room is very comfortable. Every dish is perfect. They make THE BEST gazpacho ever. The suckling pig is delectable. The oxtail croquettes--mouthwatering. Oh and don't let me forget to say how creative and spot on the cocktails are. Thank you Juan Carlos, Maria and Manuel, once again.
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Manny
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Great Food! Will definitely be back.
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Bill
Connecticut
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
as always, great food, excellent service as always, great food, excellent service
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Joseph
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience as always! Thanks to the staff. Best restaurant in CT
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Elizabeth
New York City
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional experience, as always. Consistently one of the finest restaurants.
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Nesh
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, pleasant ambiance and good value.
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Bill
Connecticut
90 reviews
vip
5.0
90 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
as always, Great Food and wonderful service .......
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FAQs

olea - New Haven is rated 4.8 stars by 1404 OpenTable diners.

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olea - New Haven

4.8

$50 and over

Spanish

New Haven

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://oleanewhaven.com/
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.

olea - New Haven

olea - New Haven

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Celebrate New Year's Eve at olea!

Menu

Desserts

Cheese Platter

Torrija$13.00

Tropical$14.00

Strawberries and Cream$14.00

Chocolate Textures$14.00

House-Made Ice Cream

What 1,404 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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olea - New Haven

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