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White Olive

4.4 (136)
$31 to $50
Seafood
39 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019

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White Olive

4.4
$31 to $50
Seafood
Rockefeller Center

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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)

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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/

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    sophylovesfood

    Tucked away on a busy street in Midtown, @whiteolivenyc is such a cute and cozy find. They have incredibly fresh seafood entrees, flavorful apps, and excellent service. My favorite dish was the octopus and Chilean sea bass 😋

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    omgihtslinda

    Delicious #datenight spot I went to last night ! ✅Meze Platter ✅Tuna Tartare ✅Fried Liver ✅Mixed Grilled Platter ✅Baklava + ice cream • • • #mediterraneanfood #foodie #instafood #foodporn

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    nyc_brunchbabe

    Mediterranean Dinner Vibes at Midtown’s @whiteolivenyc 🫒🍸🥩🍤🥙🍰💙 . . . 🫒kick things off with a dirty tini 🍸 🫒Try the mezze served with fresh pita. Pick 4 for $32 ( hummus, tzatziki, melitzanosalata, circasisian chicken) 🫒Shrimp Saganaki: Baked shrimp with barrel feta cheese, tomato sauce, sweet paprika and chili pepper 🫒Mixed Grilled Platter: A combination of organic grilled chicken, 2 pieces of lamb chops, meatballs, hanger steak with forbidden black rice 🫒Lemon Potatoes 🫒Molten Chocolate Cake w/ and Espresso Martini Check them out Babes! #whiteolivenyc #nycdinner

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at White Olive.

4.4

4.4
(136)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Olive offers an elegant dining experience with "excellent food" and "great service." The restaurant's decor is stunning, featuring all-white elements that create a serene ambiance. Dishes like the octopus and burrata salad receive high praise, and Nadia's service is "amazing." It's a "wonderful find" perfect for a quiet, enjoyable meal.
136 Reviews
  1. David Gold

    Fort Lauderdale7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very slow waitress and bartender service. Took 20 minutes for waitress to greet us. Bartender took FOREVER to make a simple martini. $5 extra for straight up.

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  2. Helen Gold

    Atlanta5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall food was good but nothing was outstanding. all of the wait staff seemed like they were very annoyed to be there… I had to get the bartenders attention to get a server to get 1 drink. When I asked for tap water the waitress rolled her eyes. The food is extremely expensive for what you get. We were one of five tables and just not treated very nicely and it was a Friday. Overall wouldn’t come back! A million better places around. Thank you

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  3. Brian

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 6, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice room good service. Good food. Nice night out.

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  4. Sharon

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was last minute and a great find. No complaints at all. Just perfect!

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  5. Ken Gold

    New York City132 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 13, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pleasant but very quiet/empty; seafood dishes were overlooked

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  6. Linda

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Great service. The olives were the best I’ve ever had as was the octopus!

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  7. Myriam Gold

    New York City36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A small restaurant, offering an elegant dining experience with lovely food.

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  8. salvador

    Mexico City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Muy buena comida excelente servicio muy recomendable

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  9. Tami Gold

    San Francisco51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful find close to our hotel in midtown. Quaint and lovely restaurant with great service and enjoyable appetizers and entrees. Highly recommend

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  10. Elizabeth Gold

    Toronto11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful dinner in tranquil surroundings. Fresh, quality ingredients make all the difference. It may just have been the best burrata salad I’ve had to date. Succulent shrimp on the side were cooked to perfection. Charming service at this gem of a restaurant saw me return for lunch today.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Mediterranean, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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/

FAQs

White Olive's Greek‑inspired dining room is polished and intimate, sandstone walls, white‑oak floors and cream‑cushioned leather seating create a stylish, welcoming setting that guests call quiet, tranquil, and perfect for a date night.

Portions at White Olive are often described as generous, guests note plentiful appetizers and entrées (some even couldn’t finish their portions), and the calamari is called a very generous serving.

White Olive often feels busiest when there are large celebratory parties in-house, guests mention a “Vibrant Birthday Celebration” and visits with multiple big parties, yet many reviewers describe it as a quiet, conversation-friendly spot, with one guest noting they were alone for an early Monday dinner.

Yes, White Olive’s polished, Greek‑inspired dining room and conversation-friendly atmosphere make it a lovely choice for a special evening, and guests specifically recommend it for date nights and anniversaries.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing that's comfortable rather than formal.

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White Olive

4.4
$31 to $50
Seafood
Rockefeller Center

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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