Outstanding restaurant. And we are picky. This place is a cut above. We had bar seats. Service was outstanding. Didn't have the wine we wanted (Clio) but Aalto was recommended and we loved it. Jamon Iberico and real seared foi gras were outstanding. Gazpacho was also fantastic. Cochinillo (pork) was outstanding. Lamb was good but just a bit less tender an we like, but great flavors. Torrija desert (like French toast) was great. And finished off with a glass of Sauternes and Madeira. It was loud but all in all this place had great food, an experienced high end staff with a great vibe. Not a cheap meal, but worth it. Very highly recommended.
Larry
An outstanding dining experience in downtown New Haven. Superb food and unfailingly professional service
Danielle Long
The food here is always delicious, the wine is superb and the people are friendly. A place we keep going back to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A. David
An otherwise lovely meal was ruined by the noise level. This restaurant cannot have both diners at tables and a party going on in the adjacent space.
Glow C
We come from NY for this excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeffrey
We went for an early dinner before seeing a show at the Shubert. My husband loves their fresh anchovies which were on the special menu. He also had a cod special that he loved. I am allergic to fish-so I had a delicious green salad followed by a special rack of lamb that was absolutely wonderful. The bread is also noteworthy-crusty and delicious.
David D
We (last night with my wife and guests) love this place- its service, food and atmosphere (and sound ambience). We believe the best restaurant in New Haven area, maybe in Connecticut. The food is always inventive and a unique treat. Also, the guests last night were form all over the world and many Yale Graduate students! I can't more highly recommend Olea!
Mary Ellen
Exceptional menu, well executed. Innovative dishes, fine ingredients(oysters, jambon iberica, seared scallops, duck confit. Cocktails and wine list are first rate.
Ronald
The service was great from start to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shepard
Always a flawless dining experience at Olea. The ambience, service, and cuisine have always been exemplary. A primary 'go to' venue when a memorable experience is desired. The restaurant's leadership and staff work seemlessly to guarantee a wonderful experience. We always feel like respected members of the family when we walk through their doors. We have never been disappointed. We are confident that their standards will always remain intact. We have no conflicts of interest in this review (though we admit to the warmest of feelings for the Romeros).
We got the tasting menu with wine pairing. Everything was excellently prepared, the wine pairings were on point, and the service was top shelf.
Matthew
The restaurant looked elegant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Einstein
Excellent food, one of our favorites. Spanish themed food. They will validate parking at a nearby garage.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
peter
Exceeded already high expectations. The food was terrific and creative. The service was top. Great way to celebrate a birthday with 7 people. I live out of town but had invited locals. I became aware of Olea through its culinary recognitions.
Joshua Snow
Amazing experience. A really varied menu. All four of us got something different for appetizer, entrée, and dessert, and we all loved what we ordered. The service was great, and the cocktails were very good too. Dress well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Leg Confit, Deconstructed Cheese Cake, Cornish Hen, Short Rib Risotto
Outstanding restaurant. And we are picky. This place is a cut above. We had bar seats. Service was outstanding. Didn't have the wine we wanted (Clio) but Aalto was recommended and we loved it. Jamon Iberico and real seared foi gras were outstanding. Gazpacho was also fantastic. Cochinillo (pork) was outstanding. Lamb was good but just a bit less tender an we like, but great flavors. Torrija desert (like French toast) was great. And finished off with a glass of Sauternes and Madeira. It was loud but all in all this place had great food, an experienced high end staff with a great vibe. Not a cheap meal, but worth it. Very highly recommended.
An outstanding dining experience in downtown New Haven. Superb food and unfailingly professional service
The food here is always delicious, the wine is superb and the people are friendly. A place we keep going back to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An otherwise lovely meal was ruined by the noise level. This restaurant cannot have both diners at tables and a party going on in the adjacent space.
We come from NY for this excellent food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for an early dinner before seeing a show at the Shubert. My husband loves their fresh anchovies which were on the special menu. He also had a cod special that he loved. I am allergic to fish-so I had a delicious green salad followed by a special rack of lamb that was absolutely wonderful. The bread is also noteworthy-crusty and delicious.
We (last night with my wife and guests) love this place- its service, food and atmosphere (and sound ambience). We believe the best restaurant in New Haven area, maybe in Connecticut. The food is always inventive and a unique treat. Also, the guests last night were form all over the world and many Yale Graduate students! I can't more highly recommend Olea!
Exceptional menu, well executed. Innovative dishes, fine ingredients(oysters, jambon iberica, seared scallops, duck confit. Cocktails and wine list are first rate.
The service was great from start to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a flawless dining experience at Olea. The ambience, service, and cuisine have always been exemplary. A primary 'go to' venue when a memorable experience is desired. The restaurant's leadership and staff work seemlessly to guarantee a wonderful experience. We always feel like respected members of the family when we walk through their doors. We have never been disappointed. We are confident that their standards will always remain intact. We have no conflicts of interest in this review (though we admit to the warmest of feelings for the Romeros).
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We got the tasting menu with wine pairing. Everything was excellently prepared, the wine pairings were on point, and the service was top shelf.
The restaurant looked elegant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food, one of our favorites. Spanish themed food. They will validate parking at a nearby garage.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceeded already high expectations. The food was terrific and creative. The service was top. Great way to celebrate a birthday with 7 people. I live out of town but had invited locals. I became aware of Olea through its culinary recognitions.
Amazing experience. A really varied menu. All four of us got something different for appetizer, entrée, and dessert, and we all loved what we ordered. The service was great, and the cocktails were very good too. Dress well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Leg Confit, Deconstructed Cheese Cake, Cornish Hen, Short Rib Risotto
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