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White Olive, New York, NY

White Olive

4.3
4.3
58 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
White Olive brings contemporary comfort to that traditional Mediterranean feel. The dining
room, Greek-inspired, is polished with sandstone walls, white oak floors, and cream-cushioned
leather chairs and booths on elegant golden frames. Bar seating is available as well as a private
dining room for events including birthdays, bridal showers, office parties, and so on. Guests can
savor the raw bar with shrimp cocktail, blue point oysters, and little neck clams as well as an
array of pastas, such as Penne Arrabiata, and salads, including their staple White Olive Salad.
Specialty cocktails with will transport you overseas with brilliant use of locally sourced
ingredients in their Matcha Mule and Fig and Fabulous Martini. Save room for dessert by
indulging in baked halva, baklava, and more. Whether you are a Mediterranean connoisseur or
trying to expand your palate, this modern take will please everyone around the table.
(FULL BAR WITH AWARD WINNING COCKTAILS AND WINES)
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Greek, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (917) 300-3105
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    https://www.whiteolivesnyc.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.whiteolivesnyc.com/private-events/
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (917) 396-0214

What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Olive offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it ideal for business meetings or family meals. Guests appreciate the "attentive and charming" service and "delightful, fresh food." Their unique Mediterranean menu, which clearly notes dietary options, is particularly praised for standout dishes like calamari and grilled octopus.

58 Reviews
  1. Victoria

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared appetizers and everything we had was wonderful. Drinks were strong too.

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  2. T

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of 6 went in for a late lunch/early dinner. The place is beautiful. The staff was super friendly. The food was beautiful and tasted great! Drink prices were just a little higher than we expected, even for sparkling water. Still a wonderful experience. Would recommend!

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  3. Sandi

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service. Highly recommended.

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  4. Kevin

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Really just so unsatisfying. It was my wife’s birthday and we left before desert. Service was awful. Food was rushed and even cold.

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  5. Peter

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy buena comida, ubicación El servicio bueno, pero parece son estudiantes. Falta un poco de más atención/dedicacion

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  6. Todd

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great experience. The food was "Mediterranean" which included both Turkish and Greek and was a little different from the typical; Greek only experience.

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  7. aef216

    VIP

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was ok. Not bad but not great either. Definitely not at 4 star place though

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  8. Colleen

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding- a true gem! Quality and presentation of food and drinks was worthy of a Michelin star. Calamari was some of the best I’ve had, very light batter- not at all greasy and a very generous portion. We tried “select four mezza” sampler including: Hummus, Tzatziki, Spicy Ezeme, and Melitzanosalata. All were very flavorful and delicious. We selected two entrees: grilled octopus and salmon. Both were fantastic and beautifully plated. So much food, I couldn’t finish my portion, which was a shame because we really wanted to try their famous Baklava. This is a small, intimate, charming restaurant. Great for a date night. Only 10 minute walk to our Broadway theater. Mixed drinks were amazing and beautiful. Waiter was friendly, attentive, and had great suggestions. It was our first time here. We will be back.

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  9. Nina

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is nicely designed and gives a warm and welcoming vibe. The service is very friendly and accommodating. The food itself is plentiful (appetizers and entree were huge) however I wouldn’t say that more is always better. The Halloumi salad was very salty. The zucchini pancakes had a nice sauce but more chewy and dense. The greens that came with both appetizers looked wilted. 3 stars for the appetizers. The branzino fish was very nicely cooked and the garlicky green beans side was also good (4 stars for both). We tried the Greek white wine by the glass which were okay. Great atmosphere but would not return for the food.

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  10. VinodK

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a business meeting or a family meal. Great food and service.

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White Olive is rated 4.3 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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39 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rockefeller Center
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Greek, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
    (917) 300-3105
  • Catering
    https://www.whiteolivesnyc.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.whiteolivesnyc.com/private-events/
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (917) 396-0214
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