olea - New Haven

Name: olea - New Haven
Address: 39 High Street, New Haven, CT, United States, 06510
Telephone: (203) 780-8925
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1288 Reviews

$50 and over

Spanish

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
Private party contact
info@oleanewhaven.com: (203) 780-8925

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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menu
$97.00 per person
Dec 31, 2023 only
🥂New Year’s Eve 2023 / Dec 31 ● open @ 5:30 pm 🥂Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a festive three-course prix fixe menu with choices (plus a tapas sampler to start) featuring our innovative interpretation of Spanish-Mediterranean cuisine. With advance notice by calling us, we are happy to adjust the menu to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. All menu items are subject to change according to seasonality and availability. Please note that our regular dinner menu is not available. More details coming soon ...

Popular dishes

Jamón Ibérico
- 1oz$19.00
- 2oz$38.00
Charcutería$19.00
lomo ibérico, chorizo ibérico, manchego cheese, house made pickled vegetables, chicken liver spread-port reduction, walnuts, toasted bread
Ensalada de Temporada$14.00
organic seasonal salad; lettuce, granny smith apples, grape tomatoes, red onions, honey-dijon dressing
Gazpacho$15.00
cold vegetable soup; tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, extra virgin olive oil, aged sherry vinegar, bread tuile, marcona almond cloud almond cloud
Ceviche Mixto (Mexican Style)$16.00
seafood ceviche; bay scallops, mussels, shrimp, octopus, red onion, cilantro, tomato, mango, citrus, ají amarillo air
Tartar de Atún$18.00
yellow fin tuna tartare; tomato, ginger, soy sauce, sesame seeds, aïoli, crispy wonton
Pulpo$17.00
spanish octopus a la plancha; potato foam, celery, sweet piquillo pepper, tomato, capers, paprika
Chipirones$17.00
point judith baby squid ragout; squid ink, albariño wine, calasparra rice
Croquetas de Rabo$15.00
oxtail beef-wild mushroom croquettes; 3 pieces, port wine-oxtail jus, caramelized onions, dijon mustard
Foie Gras$22.00
2.5 oz. grade A bella bella foie gras; polenta, orange, blueberry purée, yuca chips, px reduction

Entrées

Vegetariano$29.00
vegetarian platter; polenta, eggplant, sweet piquillo pepper, mushrooms, french green beans, brussels sprouts, yellow squash, carrots, tomato, lotus root, romesco, cilantro raita
Vieiras$35.00
pan seared sea scallops; cauliflower, potato, ají amarillo, puffed quinoa, bell pepper-mango vinaigrette
Bacalao$34.00
fresh atlantic cod fsh gratin with aïoli; haricot verts, potatoes, caulifower crudité, tomato, red pepper nage, aïoli, cod fish mousse stick
Chef's Daily Fish Selection
fillet a la plancha; mussels, clams, shrimp, potato, green peas, judiones de la granja white beans, tomato, scallions, spanish salsa verde
- M/P
Cornish Hen$32.00
whole roasted small chicken; potato confit, pickled organic brown beech mushrooms, tomato confit, garlic-lemon sauce
Pato Confitado$32.00
bella bella duck leg confit; parsnip purée, zucchini, green apple, apple paste, brioche, fennel, lavender, citrus gastrique
Cochinillo$42.00
Roasted boneless suckling pig; lemon, thyme, honeyport wine, parmesan cheese dauphinoise potato, petit mesclun salad. Please allow 40 minutes cooking time
Solomillo$45.00
8 oz. grilled beef tenderloin; glazed carrots, sunchokes, asparagus, port wine-chimichurri sauce

Chef's Tasting Menu

Chef's Tasting Menu
$89 per person / six courses / no modifications / full table participation and reservation required / available tuesday through thursday/tax and gratuity not included

Sides

Espárragos$9.00
grilled green asparagus, romesco sauce
Patatas Fingerling$9.00
fingerling potatoes, truffle aioli, crispy rosemary
Pimientos de Padrón$9.00
flash-fried shishito peppers, sea salt
Setas$9.00
shiitake and oyster mushrooms, thyme, garlic, parsley, oloroso sherry

What 1,288 people are saying

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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York / Tri-State Area
Spanish

1,288 Reviews

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ObieS
Miami
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative take on traditional recipes. High quality product beautifully presented. Thank you for a fine dining experience.
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Auntiemia
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Beautiful, creative presentation. Excellent service!
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TomB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal, perhaps the best restaurant in New Haven. Everything is top notch. Review the menu on line, if you like what you see, you won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend Olea.
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Chris
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
olea is a special place. The food and service are outstanding, and you are always treated like royalty.
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Foodie
Greater Boston
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment you’re welcomed at the door to your entire dining experience is positive experience. Everyone is attentive and informative of your dining experience. The food is beautifully presented and delicious. We were able to try chaperones which was perfectly prepared and tasty. For our main courses we scallops and the the bacalao. Both were very tasty and pleasing to the eye. We truly recommend dining here if you want to feel welcomed and enjoy a beautiful spin on the food.
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CoreyD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went during restaurant week so it was crowded & probably isn't usually that noisy. Everyone in the party went crazy for their food; the flavor & quality incredible. Service outstanding too!!
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LauraM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here with a group for Restaurant Week. The food and the service were both exceptional! Definitely would come again.
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RobF
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
The room was much too loud. The service, while attentive, was on the over-formal and stuffy side. The food, especially the main course of short ribs, was very good.
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DavidS
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, drinks, everything was fantastic. This place is a 10 out of 10!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing! Food was beautifully presented and filled with layers of flavor. Daniel, our server/bartender, was exceptional. He was not only personable but very knowledgeable and didn’t miss a beat although he was very busy. The space is charming and very inviting. We can’t wait to return.
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Daisy
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband and I had a fantastic meal at Olea. Not only was every course delicious and presented beautifully, but the staff went above and beyond to accommodate my husband's food allergies. Most restaurants will acknowledge his food allergies and offer a substitution, which we always appreciate, but Olea's chef made separate dishes that addressed the allergies and were as delicious and beautiful as the on-menu items. I have already told several friends about the experience and will continue to sing your praises whenever folks ask for a recommendation. Thank you so much.
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JoeK
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent. The risotto wasn’t prepared as I expected but all the other dishes were very good
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AlyssaC
Greater Boston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always! The restaurant week menu was fantastic and the service was top notch. I cannot fault Olea for anything and would recommend it to anyone.
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JasonS
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food and service. Our waiter was high level. Nice place!
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Iknowfood
New York Area
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Olea's chefs are outstanding and the service really excellent. I've never had a bad meal there. And the Spanish wines are excellent and, compared to those from France, quality to quality, reasonably priced.
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PierreG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
The service was excellent and attentive food okay lacked finesse. The restaurant was loud not in a fun way cacophony the scrape of chairs across the floor no music loud mix of voices very stressful would not go back
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sshelley
New York Area
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to Ilea last night for dinner with another couple to catch up and have dinner. It was a wonderful night. The food was amazing, as usual, with seasonal cocktails and a varied menu. The cod was delicious as was the branzino and both beef entree were wonderfully prepared. Each course was better than the last. The service was excellent. As the evening wore on the noise level increased ( it was a busy night) but it was a great evening. Olea never disappoints
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PBSL
New York Area
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Wonderful food, great service and lovely atmosphere - except for the extraordinarily high noise level, which made it impossible to converse across the table.
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Stephanie
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner, and it was really lovely and special. The amount of food is totally satisfying without being overwhelming. The service is excellent. And, the overall experience is really great. Would recommend to anyone looking for a spot for a celebratory occasion.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very accommodating for gluten free. Amazing service and the food was delicious!
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AndresA
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a gem of a restaurant. The food and service were exceptional. We totally enjoyed our food. We had the charcuterie as an appetizer, and I ordered the Solomillo which was served with veggies in an amazing sauce and my girlfriend had an order of the oxtail croquettes and she loved it. The service was excellent, constant attention to detail but not overbearing. For dessert we had the torrija and it was soooo good.
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JoanneL
Greater Boston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we ate was amazing, ingredients were fresh and tasty. The staff was incredibly attentive, and I especially appreciated the change in reservation last minute from 2 to 3. Try the beet salad and the cod.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall espectacular, excellent, outstanding!! Always excellent experience and excellent food, great wine.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best kitchen in new haven!
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RobertE
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience4
Past visits over the years have been excellent and we chose Olea as our 40th anniversary last night. I sent scallops back undercooked and my wife's meat was just gristle and at best barely eat able. The cod replaced the scallops and was fair-good. The Foie Gras was excellent and the service staff and concierge were excellent/first-class. We get there early so that noise is not a problem, at least for the first part of the meal.
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Pbrain
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice tapas with friends, excellent service. Well appointed
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MichaelE
Baltimore
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food became cold quickly or was only warm when it came out. Plates were cold which didn’t help the entree. Server could have read us better instead of immediately coming over to take next course when we were talking and letting a small break between appetizer and main. ok overall. thanks
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KFer
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food as I heard from my family. I wish my stomach is bigger that I can enjoy their food more!
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, but even above that, the service was ridiculously amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dishes were all beautifully presented. Service was impeccable yet relaxed, and food was amazing. We dined in their comfortable outdoor seating. Cant wait to come again. Our favorite dish was the dick leg confit! The dessert Chocolate Textures was perfect!
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JohnD
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful restaurant. Excellent food, nice ambiance and superb service!
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ArthurM
New York Area
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first visit in a year to Olea, but we'll be going more often this year. The food was creative and well prepared. The service was excellent, and this was the best meal that I've had in Connecticut since Thomas Henkelmann in Greenwich closed. Furthermore, they provided free parking at the Temple or Crown Street garages.
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HafezT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything at Olea was fantastic! Food was delicious and came out quickly. We will definitely come back soon.
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sshelley
New York Area
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came here for our anniversary again ( it has become our go to place), and had the tasting menu which is a favorite of ours. Each course was distinct, beautiful, perfectly sized and delicious! The chef has a gift for tasting menus always making them seasonal and interesting. As always the staff was welcoming and attentive. It was a wonderful relaxing evening. It is wonderful to have a place like Olea, we can count on quality and always look forward to heading there for the evening.
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JuliaP
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
End-of-summer delight: exceptionally delicious gazpacho and a perfectly prepared salmon special. The wine selection is always excellent. The wait staffers were efficient and welcoming. This restaurant never disappoints.
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Rabelais
New York Area
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, excellent and very creative food and excellent service.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nice place to go on a special day. Great food and nice services. We usually order appetizers and entrees; then have some glasses of whisky for dessert.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Will definitely return.
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Anabel
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is outstanding! We got the pulpo, chipirones and croquetas de rabo as appetizers and they were all amazing! I got the cochinillo for main course and it’s a must have! The attention of the staff is incredible, best service! Probably the best restaurant in New Haven
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MysticFoodie
Greater Boston
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
We (3) really enjoyed the creative cocktails, excellent food, and wine. The manu offered excellent choices for New England at a reasonable price. The desserts were amazing too.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

olea - New Haven offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 780-8925.

olea - New Haven is rated 4.8 stars by 1288 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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.
Private party contact
info@oleanewhaven.com: (203) 780-8925

olea - New Haven

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menu

Charcutería

Gazpacho

Cochinillo

Appetizers

Jamón Ibérico

Charcutería$19.00

Ensalada de Temporada$14.00

Gazpacho$15.00

Ceviche Mixto (Mexican Style)$16.00

Tartar de Atún$18.00

Pulpo$17.00

Chipirones$17.00

Croquetas de Rabo$15.00

Foie Gras$22.00

Entrées

Vegetariano$29.00

Vieiras$35.00

Bacalao$34.00

Chef's Daily Fish Selection

Cornish Hen$32.00

Pato Confitado$32.00

Cochinillo$42.00

Solomillo$45.00

Chef's Tasting Menu

Chef's Tasting Menu

Sides

Espárragos$9.00

Patatas Fingerling$9.00

Pimientos de Padrón$9.00

Setas$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does olea - New Haven offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is olea - New Haven restaurant rated?

Is olea - New Haven currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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