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Olar Noso, Northvale, NJ

Olar Noso

4.8
4.8
122 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
From its humble beginnings in the quaint Hudson River town of Piermont, New York, Olar was known for serving up rustic Neapolitan pies, classic Spanish tapas, and hand crafted pastas that drew in both locals and foodies from all parts of New Jersey, upstate New York, and New York City and kept them coming back for over a decade.


Now in its new location in Northvale, New Jersey, the restaurant, now known as Olar Noso - which means "our home" in Galego, the language spoken in Galicia where the Dominguez family is from - is an evolution in not only name alone.
They have managed to scale the restaurant concept generously while replicating the quality and preserving the reputation the former Olar had garnered over the years. Evolving into Olar Noso meant giving Olar's loyal customers everything they loved, while also enhancing their experience with more seating, more elbow room, a full bar, a private event space, and, finally, ample parking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Pizza Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (201) 402-9355
  • Website
    https://www.olarnoso.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our private event space and lounge area is designed to feel like you and your guests are dining in a wine cellar. The space boasts a dining space to accommodate up to 60 guests, separate men's and women's bathrooms, a Sonos surround sound system that guests may control, and an inviting lounge area with leather couches, chairs, TV, and a fireplace.

Menu

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What 122 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Mediterranean

  • Bergen

    Best Overall

  • Bergen

    Best Value

  • Bergen

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olar Noso is a culinary haven where creativity meets flavor, offering an "amazing and creative menu" with tapas, pizzas, and hearty entrees. Known for "excellent service" and "delicious food," it's a favorite among locals. Though occasionally noisy, the lively atmosphere and inventive cocktails make it a must-visit.

122 Reviews

  1. Marc

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another great evening ! Love the food, place and ambience! Highly recommend! We got to sit at our favorite table again for the 3rd time. Feels like home

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  2. Gabriela

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best paella outside of Spain!! Excellent service and authentic ambiance!

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  3. Corey

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If I had one meal left in my life, I would be spending it at Olar

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  4. margaret

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We had 7:15 reservations and were not seated until 7:45. Not enough wait staff. Took 45 minutes for our dinner to be served. I understand it is the holiday season so they should adjust the timing of when tables will be available and reduce the # of reservations they accept.

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  5. Kristen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had dinner last night at Olar for the first time and had a fantastic experience. We accidentally booked our reservation for 2 people (meant to make for 4) and even though the restaurant was packed Matt was so incredibly accommodating. He found us a table, walked us through the menu's highlights and even sent over a few dishes for us to try. We had a great experience and the food was delicious. We shared all of the dishes so we got a taste of everything and there wasn't one thing that wasn't incredible. A must order- the pea pasta (sounds weird I know but it was a highlight!) Can't wait to go back!

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  6. Gil

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food, best people, best experience! Never fails to impress

    1 person found this helpful

  7. David

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous! Food is consistently outstanding. We love the wood fired pizza, the homemade chips, flavorful pastas, fish dishes. Everything on the menu is a winner. Thoughtful wine selection and cocktails with consistently attentive service. Matt and his team are tops!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. david

    VIP

    New York City

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Olar keeps on getting better and better. The old classics are still just as delicious as ever. And the new dishes are simply sublime. The freshest ingredients are used-- you can taste that in every bite. The pasta dishes are varied, unique and spectacular. Pizza is a must. The sliced steak is tender and flavorful. I didn't even get to the Medjool dates app, the grilled octopus or the homemade Spanish fries (insane) or the paella! This is a place that you must keep coming back to. Did I mention the sangria? Or the most delicious and light cheesecake you will ever eat? To die for. And the best part-- no sticker shock when the bill arrives! Enjoy!!

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  9. Jean

    New York City

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We had to wait20 minutes before anyone came to the table There were no prices on the specials list and the waitress did not know what they were. It took 10 minutes for her to get back to us with the prices The food came out in erratic order with one person not eating until we were almost finished with our food. We actually spent 2.5 hours at the restaurant because that is how slow the service and food were. We were almost the last to leave the restaurant. The waitress did not know what the ingredients were in the food. We will never return

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Gene

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered the mushrooms pizza with truffle oil, we used to be able to smell the truffle oil coming to the table or smell it at the table next to us. Was a bit disappointed with either the truffle oil or the amount used!

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FAQs

Olar Noso is rated 4.8 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Olar Noso

493 Tappan Rd, Northvale, NJ 07647-1406

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Northvale
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Pizza Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.olarnoso.com/
  • Phone number
    (201) 402-9355
  • Private party facilities
    Our private event space and lounge area is designed to feel like you and your guests are dining in a wine cellar. The space boasts a dining space to accommodate up to 60 guests, separate men's and women's bathrooms, a Sonos surround sound system that guests may control, and an inviting lounge area with leather couches, chairs, TV, and a fireplace.
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