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olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT

olea - New Haven

4.9
4.9
1436 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish
39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • Mother's Day

    $79.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother’s Day at Olea! A la carte menu is NOT available. We are serving a 3 course menu with choices designed especially to please Mom and the whole family $79 per person plus tax and gratuity. Kids menu is available. Menu details coming soon ... Olea requires a credit card to secure this reservation. Cancelling within 24 hours of your reservation will incur a $25 per person. Please call 203-7808925 to make a reservation for 6 or more guests. We look forward in seeing you soon!

What 1,436 people are saying

olea - New Haven reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Overall

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Service

  • New Haven

    Best Ambiance

  • New Haven

    Best Value

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olea in New Haven is a culinary gem, consistently praised for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests enjoy the "authentic Spanish cuisine," beautifully presented dishes, and a warm atmosphere. The duck confit, oxtail croquettes, and perfectly crafted cocktails are standout offerings. Reservations are recommended for this "best restaurant in New Haven."

1,436 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating our 18th anniversary: Door swung open by staff and quickly Greeted w a smile and ushered over to our window table (nice touch). Ordered the red Sangria; it didn’t disappoint. Flavorful and filled high. Nice touch. Waiter was w impeccable service and timing. It was like Olea had a perfect script for us. Had the salad and tried an appetizer with some wonderfully delicious seafood. It came with a ?lime froth on top. Wow! Octopus, scallops, etc. Next, we enjoyed the special of the day (market price) Black Sea bass in a green sauce. Not as tasty as expected, but presentation and food prepared to perfection. The market price was same as normal entree prices. Omg. $33-35. My Cornish Hen was very tasty and tender. The potato with tomatoes and mushrooms atop was delightful. Often, hen like this is overcooked, but, again, tender and juicy. We were unable to participate in dessert- Sangria was hitting a bit and preferred to walk for a while. Next time, we will enjoy the dessert selections as the table next to us appeared thrilled w the options that were brought to their table to choose. What a magical experience! Muchas gracias. The door opened by the staff, and my wife and I exited. Enjoy.

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  2. Childsy VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best service here of any restaurant I've been to in years! We arrived with 3 bouquets of flowers we were bringing to a performance after dinner. The staff all jumped to find locations for all of them, wanted to make sure they were all in water, and just generally wanted the best possible experience for us! Our food was absolutely delicious as well.

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  3. James

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was impeccable and the deserts were out of this world (according to my wife who was a pastry chef at Chanterelle)

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  4. John

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, cool spot. Meal took two and half hours but that is part of the experience at Olea.

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  5. Kraig

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful evening! We experienced excellent service in a warm and welcoming environment. The food was authentic Spanish cuisine prepared by talented chefs accompanied by delicious cocktails and wine. Highly recommend!

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  6. Jason VIP

    Greater Boston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Forgot that it was NHvn Rest. Wk, but snagged a bar seat (hightop!) with a resy made the same day. MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE, even on non Rest Wk times, as this place fills up. Friendly and efficient service, with quite a nice variety in their menu. Opted for items from the Rest. Wk menu, as they likely were smaller portions which we desired. The duck confit appetizer was fantastic! The fluke was prepared nicely, tasted great, and not lemony whatsoever unlike what the server indicated. My husband's pork cheeks were tasty and tender, but oddly in an overly rich sauce that tasted almost beef-like. Will definitely return and likely it won't be as lively as during restaurant week.

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  7. David VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, excellent service, and the best food in New Haven.

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  8. Lawrence VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great experience. Owners are two of nicest people on planet.

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  9. marc VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable, food was delicious and well presented overall a fabulous environment. You could tell the people that own it really care about their customers.

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  10. Catherine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant ambience. Eclectic variety of menu choices. Ample portions. Outstanding presentation and flavors. Attentive, personalized service from the moment you step through the door.

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olea - New Haven is rated 4.9 stars by 1436 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for olea - New Haven

39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Crown and Chapel
  • Neighborhood
    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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