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olea - New Haven, New Haven, CT

olea - New Haven

4.9
4.9
1438 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish
39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06510

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 19 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
    (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

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!

  • Commencement Day, May 17, 18, 19

    $97.00 per person

    May 17, 2025 - May 19, 2025
    On Saturday, May 17, Sunday 18, and Monday dinner 19, there will be a 3-course prix fixe dinner menu for commencement. $97 per person plus tax and gratuity. Beverages are not included. A la carte dinner menu is not available. Olea requires a credit card to secure this reservation. Canceling within one week of your reservation will incur a $25 per person.

Menu

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

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,438 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

Noise • Moderate

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 consistently impresses with its "amazing" food, "impeccable" service, and "stunning" ambiance. Guests rave about the "delicious" Spanish cuisine, creative cocktails, and carefully crafted desserts. The restaurant's attentive staff and "elegant" setting make it a top choice for special occasions. Reservations are recommended for this "phenomenal" dining experience.

1,438 Reviews

  1. Stacey

    New York City53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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. Dana VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Interesting flavors, well balanced and totally delicious. Our cocktails were equally as good! We will definitely be back!

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  3. Michael

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    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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  4. Childsy VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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olea - New Haven is rated 4.9 stars by 1438 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 19 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
  • 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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