We came here to celebrate a birthday and since all tables were taken even for a mid week reservation, we opted for bar seating. Although the dining area is a beautiful one, refined and elegant, the bar turned out to be fun with an excellent bartender taking care of us for the night. Their famous cochinillo was excellent and the duck leg confit nearly better and they were extremely careful and creative around a black pepper allergy. The torrija (caramelized soaked brioche, Tahitian vanilla infused milk, honey-rosemary ice cream) was unforgettable, we want it every night. Serious service, beautiful food, wonderful evening, thank you!
Cristian
We were very excited try out this restaurant due to positive reviews it had. Couple people had recommended it to us. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for us . The waiter was attentive at all. He seemed like he was in a bad mood. Didnt explain the menu to us at all. Didn't go the extra mile. complementary bread that was given to us at the beginning was cold , and hard. When it comes to the food the sorry to ceviche it did not taste fresh at all. It tasted as if it was already pre made and just sitting a jar ready to be served when someone would order. We asked for more bread and come to find out it was warm. How crazy is that. Why wouldn't they serve us warm bread from the start. The only thing that was positive about this experience was the dessert that was really good. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this location to any one .
Todd Barber
One of the finest restaurants in New Haven! Wife and I have dined there over couple dozen times never had nothing but the best service , great food and atmosphere ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stacey
A wonderful meal for our 46th anniversary. We always celebrate our special days at Olea. The tasting menu is wonderful. No need to choose menu options. It is an experience that we look forward to. We get to try new foods and every one is unique and delicious!. Chef Manuel Romero has a real gift for melding flavors together and creating an exciting and delightful meal. He has a gift for creating meals that are an experience. The service is flawless. The staff maintains a standard for excellence. Andrea, Juan Carlos, Maria and Daniel all set a standard for professional, attentive and caring service. Definitely a restaurant that offers an exceptional dining experience for those who enjoy foods and flavors that are unique, delicious, seasonal, and yet comforting. Our favorite restaurant bar none.
Adam Pacchiana
Wonderful experience all around. Unique food selections and preparations. My wife loved the short rib and my sea bass was delectible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John
My wife is from Spain and the food they serve is very close to home for her. The choices and taste are truely Spanish. I would recommend eating here if you want true Spanish cuisine.
Everett Long
The atmosphere was lovely—wonderful design, lighting, and setting. The food was beautifully presented, but disappointing. . The service was bumbly at best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
jim morrison
One of my favorites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Howard
Fantastic spanish tapas. Service exceptional. Food presented beautifully like works of art. Loved it
We came in to have a few tapas and drinks after a trip to New Haven with the family. Unfortunately, the service was so bad that it made a very bad impression of the restaurant, food and atmosphere. Food was ok, typical tapas menu, small portions but well done. However, the waiters insisted on taking plates away from us, took utensils and food left overs even though we said that we were still eating. It was so clear that they want us gone, so we paid and left. Needless to say, I would not recommend this place to anyone, it was one of the worst and unwelcoming experiences in a while. Take your business elsewhere.
Wonderful dinner as usual. Service was efficient, friendly, and helpful without hovering. Great variety of flavors,and everything was fresh and delicious. Can't wait to come back again.
chip
Was greeted very warmly and had a reservation for 530 to have dinner with my son, who was late as usual- sat at the bar and had a delicious cocktail and chatted with the very friendly bartender and a few other diners at the bar- when he eventually showed up we were seated and service was friendly and attentive- oysters were fantastic, star of the show was the cornish game hen, also were brought a complementary amuse bouche- some sort of potato dish that was terrific- less expensive than what I expected to spend and felt very welcome will definitely go back the next time I am in New Haven
Mohamed Ramy
Exceptional service and a delicate balance of Spanish traditional dishes with more modern ones. The pulpo was an absolute must, so go early enough to get it before the supply runs out. In addition, The Velvet drink was a fantastic complement to a cold ceviche plate. Hugo, our server, left a wonderful impression of being kind and respectful. Certainly coming back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
LauraK
We went to Olea right at 5:00 when they opened so the restaurant was quite empty, and very quiet. Over the course of our meal, the restaurant filled up, but noise was never an issue. There were 2 of us, and we both said this was one of the next meals we've had in a very long time! The service was phenomenal! The menu was diverse and the food was beautifully presented . We had one vegetarian plate, and one of the cod special - both were great ! The starting bread service was warm and delicious.
Foodie
The duck confit was dry and obviously smelly reheated. The purses weee room temperature at best. The scallop dish had 4 medium to small scallops and the accompaniments on the dish were room temperature at best. The server was respectful and attentive, but not overtly friendly. I expected much more from this establishment. The ice creams are wonderful and the star of the evening.
We came here to celebrate a birthday and since all tables were taken even for a mid week reservation, we opted for bar seating. Although the dining area is a beautiful one, refined and elegant, the bar turned out to be fun with an excellent bartender taking care of us for the night. Their famous cochinillo was excellent and the duck leg confit nearly better and they were extremely careful and creative around a black pepper allergy. The torrija (caramelized soaked brioche, Tahitian vanilla infused milk, honey-rosemary ice cream) was unforgettable, we want it every night. Serious service, beautiful food, wonderful evening, thank you!
We were very excited try out this restaurant due to positive reviews it had. Couple people had recommended it to us. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for us . The waiter was attentive at all. He seemed like he was in a bad mood. Didnt explain the menu to us at all. Didn't go the extra mile. complementary bread that was given to us at the beginning was cold , and hard. When it comes to the food the sorry to ceviche it did not taste fresh at all. It tasted as if it was already pre made and just sitting a jar ready to be served when someone would order. We asked for more bread and come to find out it was warm. How crazy is that. Why wouldn't they serve us warm bread from the start. The only thing that was positive about this experience was the dessert that was really good. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this location to any one .
One of the finest restaurants in New Haven! Wife and I have dined there over couple dozen times never had nothing but the best service , great food and atmosphere ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A wonderful meal for our 46th anniversary. We always celebrate our special days at Olea. The tasting menu is wonderful. No need to choose menu options. It is an experience that we look forward to. We get to try new foods and every one is unique and delicious!. Chef Manuel Romero has a real gift for melding flavors together and creating an exciting and delightful meal. He has a gift for creating meals that are an experience. The service is flawless. The staff maintains a standard for excellence. Andrea, Juan Carlos, Maria and Daniel all set a standard for professional, attentive and caring service. Definitely a restaurant that offers an exceptional dining experience for those who enjoy foods and flavors that are unique, delicious, seasonal, and yet comforting. Our favorite restaurant bar none.
Wonderful experience all around. Unique food selections and preparations. My wife loved the short rib and my sea bass was delectible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife is from Spain and the food they serve is very close to home for her. The choices and taste are truely Spanish. I would recommend eating here if you want true Spanish cuisine.
The atmosphere was lovely—wonderful design, lighting, and setting. The food was beautifully presented, but disappointing. . The service was bumbly at best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
One of my favorites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic spanish tapas. Service exceptional. Food presented beautifully like works of art. Loved it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gazpacho, Oxtail Beef-Wild Mushrooms Croquettes, Chef's Daily Fish Selection
We came in to have a few tapas and drinks after a trip to New Haven with the family. Unfortunately, the service was so bad that it made a very bad impression of the restaurant, food and atmosphere. Food was ok, typical tapas menu, small portions but well done. However, the waiters insisted on taking plates away from us, took utensils and food left overs even though we said that we were still eating. It was so clear that they want us gone, so we paid and left. Needless to say, I would not recommend this place to anyone, it was one of the worst and unwelcoming experiences in a while. Take your business elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Wonderful dinner as usual. Service was efficient, friendly, and helpful without hovering. Great variety of flavors,and everything was fresh and delicious. Can't wait to come back again.
Was greeted very warmly and had a reservation for 530 to have dinner with my son, who was late as usual- sat at the bar and had a delicious cocktail and chatted with the very friendly bartender and a few other diners at the bar- when he eventually showed up we were seated and service was friendly and attentive- oysters were fantastic, star of the show was the cornish game hen, also were brought a complementary amuse bouche- some sort of potato dish that was terrific- less expensive than what I expected to spend and felt very welcome will definitely go back the next time I am in New Haven
Exceptional service and a delicate balance of Spanish traditional dishes with more modern ones. The pulpo was an absolute must, so go early enough to get it before the supply runs out. In addition, The Velvet drink was a fantastic complement to a cold ceviche plate. Hugo, our server, left a wonderful impression of being kind and respectful. Certainly coming back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went to Olea right at 5:00 when they opened so the restaurant was quite empty, and very quiet. Over the course of our meal, the restaurant filled up, but noise was never an issue. There were 2 of us, and we both said this was one of the next meals we've had in a very long time! The service was phenomenal! The menu was diverse and the food was beautifully presented . We had one vegetarian plate, and one of the cod special - both were great ! The starting bread service was warm and delicious.
The duck confit was dry and obviously smelly reheated. The purses weee room temperature at best. The scallop dish had 4 medium to small scallops and the accompaniments on the dish were room temperature at best. The server was respectful and attentive, but not overtly friendly. I expected much more from this establishment. The ice creams are wonderful and the star of the evening.
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