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olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT
olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT
olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT
olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT
olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT

olea - New Haven

4.9
4.9
1429 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Romantic
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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 1,429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Best Overall

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Ambience

  • New Haven

    Best Value

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olea in New Haven offers a "delightful culinary experience" with "superb service" and a "sophisticated atmosphere." Known for its "amazing presentation and taste," the restaurant features "inventive" Spanish cuisine, and consistently earns praise for both its "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service. A perfect spot for "special occasions."
1,429 Reviews
  1. Phyllis VIP

    New York City112 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious! The flavors were just amazing!

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  2. Kayla

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had an amazing experience at Olea. We were there for a special occasion and it truly was the perfect spot. The food was delicious and our server was excellent. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for an elevated dining experience.

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  3. Viva VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything I ordered was amazing presentation and taste.

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  4. Barbara

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Olea is the best restaurant in New Haven and has been so for years. The staff is attentive without hovering over the table, knowledgeable about the menu and nice. The food is always delicious and the portions are just the right size. The wine list is excellent and a good value.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant. Have never had a bad meal there. Service, presentation, unusual menu, ambiance are all wonderful. We’ll be back.

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  6. LeeS

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food, stale menu in need of updating, small portions. Loud. Excellent service.

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  7. Philip

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place. Loved the duck confit. Service was excellent, good atmosphere.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Thanks to the team at olea-New Haven, all enjoyed my wife’s birthday celebration. Really liked how they added flowers to the cake to make it extra special.

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  9. Catherine VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our meals were very good. The tables are well spaced and the restaurant was full at 6pm. Our main complaint is the noise level in the restaurant. It’s so high that, at times, it was difficult for our server to hear our orders, resulting in food we hadn’t ordered appearing on our table.

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  10. Joseph VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience as always. Thanks and see you again soon! Best service and food anywhere

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FAQs

olea - New Haven is rated 4.9 stars by 1429 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for olea - New Haven

39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Crown and Chapel
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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