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olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT

olea - New Haven

4.8 (1443)
$50 and over
Spanish
39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
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
    (203) 780-8925
  • Website
    http://oleanewhaven.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510
  • 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

Menu

olea - New Haven's menu was last updated on 4/20/2025.

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What 1,443 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Best Overall

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Ambiance

  • New Haven

    Innovative

  • New Haven

    Great for fine wines

  • New Haven

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Olea in New Haven offers a "spectacular meal" experience with "ethereal food" and "impeccable service." The refined, Spanish cuisine includes a "delightful tasting menu" and "genius" pastries. Patrons praise its "elegant ambience" and the attentive, friendly staff. Although occasionally noisy, Olea remains a "top restaurant choice in Connecticut."
1,443 Reviews

  1. Silvana VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Olea is an outstanding restaurant. Its modern Spanish cuisine is creative as it combines ingredients in special ways and uses ingredients in innovative ways. The menu is spot on. The wine list is very good, emphasizing Spanish wines, but presenting a good selection of other terroirs as well. The service was outstanding. We thank Hugo for helping to make our evening perfect.

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  2. David

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is no better place in the New Haven area to dine. The owner/maitre d’ knows you, the staff are the same and get to know you and the food is always superb. It’s where discriminating people, especially Yale faculty choose to dine for a reason. I am there at least every few weeks and never think it gets old.

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  3. Anna

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sleek interior, beautifully trained and attentive staff, ethereal food. Unfortunately, the din precludes any sort of conversation.

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  4. JJ

    Singapore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great. Food was awesome. Thank you.

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  5. Elyse VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent presentation! The two bartenders are wonderful.

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  6. Diane VIP

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were both amazing. It was difficult enough to pick an entree, with all the options. Later we gave up choosing, and ordered 6 desserts for 5 of us. So glad. The pastry chef is a genius.

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  7. Bill VIP

    Connecticut96 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always. great friendly service and very good food

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  8. Marna VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, everything was delicious. The pear salad which was a special was superb. Hope it can become a regular item on the menu.

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  9. Jean-Michel VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been a fan of Olea for several years but in the past year they have taken it to a new level. The cuisine is refined without being pretentious. The tasting menu is to die for. Our favorite place for a special meal in New Haven

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  10. Stacey

    New York City53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful night of delicious food and great friendly service. We absolutely enjoyed another Wonderful Birthday celebration. The tasting menu was delightful. Each course was delicious, with a variety of flavors and beautiful presentation. My favorite restaurant in New Haven. A real gem.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
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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
  • Website
    http://oleanewhaven.com/
  • Phone number
    (203) 780-8925
  • 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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