Olea Social

Name: Olea Social
Address: 10 Upper St Martin's Ln, London, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9FB
Telephone: 020 3149 1016
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4

4 (89)

£26 to £40

Mediterranean

10 Upper St Martin's Ln, London, London WC2H 9FB

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2 people

Jul 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Charming

The longest happy hour in Covent Garden.
Welcome to Olea Social, a place for food lovers and like minded people to come together and share experiences, throughout the day and long into the night. Our chef has crafted a unique Mediterranean menu with ingredients and flavours from the area. Using timeless cooking techniques and authentic flavours all served with a modern twist.
We cater to diverse dietary needs with our gluten-free and halal options, ensuring everyone can savour our delicious offerings. Families are warmly welcomed, with a dedicated kids menu that guarantees a delightful experience for our younger guests. For those with evening plans, our Pre-Theatre Menu provides a perfect start to a memorable night.
Cocktail enthusiasts will appreciate our extensive selection, available from 3-8pm.
Our restaurant features large tables perfect for hosting truly big parties, and a terrace where you can sip a drink while witnessing beautiful sunsets.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:30 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
020 3149 1016
Website
https://oleasocial.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have 3 spaces: the bar area up to 55 standing/45 seated, The Garden- 110 seated/150 standing. The lounge 45 seated/60 standing

Location
10 Upper St Martin's Ln, London, London WC2H 9FB
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden, Leicester square, Soho, Charing Cross
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Lunch Menu. Served 12:00-16:00 every day
£19.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Savour the vibrant tastes and aromas of the the Mediterranean region with a carefully curated selection of dishes, featuring fresh ingredients and traditional recipes crafted with a modern twist. Served 12:00-16:00 every day.

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Fresh Pasta£11.50
Pappadrelle with home-made tomato sauce
Grilled Chicken Shish£11.50
Charcoal grilled marinated chicken cubes served with chips
Lamb Kofte£11.50
Juicy, bite-sized meatballs made with tender lamb, grilled to perfection for a deliciously fun meal that kids will love
Beef Pepperoni Pide/Flat Bread £11.50
Stone oven baked pide/flat bread topped with pepperoni and cheddar
Olea Burger£9.00
A juicy beef patty served in a soft bun with lettuce and tomato or plain

What 89 people are saying

Olea Social reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.8Service
4.0Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Energetic

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West End London
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Olea Social offers "great food" with a broad Mediterranean menu and "friendly staff." Ideal for pre-theatre meals, it boasts a "lovely atmosphere" and "attentive" service. While some found service inconsistent, many praise the "outstanding" food and cocktails, making it a "fabulous find" for group or casual dining near Covent Garden.

89 Reviews

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Annette VIP
London40 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with a group of 6 of us for pre theatre meal and everyone was very happy with the choice of restaurant in good location, good in hot weather as all doors open to street and reasonable for London. Also were good with dairy intolerance.
Olea SocialResponded 5 days ago
Hi Annette, Thank you so much for joining our lovely community of Mediterranean food lovers! It really means a lot to hear that you and your group felt happy, comfortable, and well looked after. We're especially glad we could support your dietary needs – that’s really important to us. We’d love to welcome you all back again soon!
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Annabelle
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing waiter/manager who worked his bits off to make sure we were out in time for theatre.
Olea SocialResponded 5 days ago
Hi Annabelle, Thank you so much for the lovely review! So glad our team could look after you and get you out on time for the theatre. We’ll be sure to pass this on to the team — they’ll be chuffed! Hope to see you again soon.
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Jennifer
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely staff Food was beautiful, for me personally needed a little more salt Drinks were gorgeous Overall 4/5, would go again
Olea SocialResponded on June 25, 2025
Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the food and drinks. Great tip on the salt – we’ll keep an eye on that. Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Warm wishes, Olea Social Team
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Heather
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Staff seemed very drained... were not enthusiastic to see us and were quite blunt. Granted it was during a heatwave but we felt incredibly uncomfortable, especially when the server got 1 item from our order wrong. There was no apology and they went incredibly cold after that. If you're after food in a hurry then pick here, but if you're after a pleasant meal perhaps choose somewhere else.
Olea SocialResponded on June 25, 2025
Hi Heather, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really sorry to hear about your experience – this isn’t the warm and welcoming service we aim to offer at all. The heatwave isn’t an excuse, and we’ll make sure to address this with the team to do better. We’d love the chance to welcome you back for a much more enjoyable visit next time. Please do ask for a manager if you return – we’ll look after you properly. Warm wishes, Olea Social Team
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Marie
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an absolutely wonderful evening yesterday at Olea Social, the cocktails were superb, and the food was absolutely outstanding. The staff were attentive without being in intrusive. Think I've found my new go to restaurant after work.
Olea SocialResponded on June 25, 2025
Hi Marie, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re over the moon you had such a great evening with us. Delighted you enjoyed the cocktails, the food, and the vibe! Can’t wait to welcome you back to your new after-work spot soon. Warm wishes, Olea Social Team
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Sarah
London9 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was great and I would go back for that reason. All the staff were polite and friendly, but the actual service could do with some refinement. There were some things we had to ask for a couple of times and the main was brought over before we’d finished our starters. It wasn’t busy, so we were surprised it wasn’t better coordinated. However, we had a good time and the food is worth a second visit.
Olea SocialResponded on June 25, 2025
Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re really glad you enjoyed the food and had a good time with us. You’re absolutely right – we’re currently training some new team members, so we’re still working on getting everything perfectly smooth. We appreciate your patience and would love to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! Warm wishes, Olea Social Team
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Allan VIP
Central Texas9 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Plenty of reservations for a dinner with friends / a big group on a Friday night near all the action of Covent Garden. Was lovely weather out - so they had all the windows/walls open to the street, which definitely elevated the experience. Broad food and drink menu - fair prices for portions. Entree portions were huge!
Olea SocialResponded on June 2, 2025
Hi Allan, Thanks so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you enjoyed the lively atmosphere and the open-front setting – it’s definitely one of our favourite features on a sunny day too. 😊 Delighted to hear the menu, pricing, and portion sizes hit the mark for your group. Hope to welcome you back again soon for another great evening in Covent Garden! Warm regards, The Olea Social Team
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Natalia
Berkshire5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, and the place is beautiful. In terms of service it could have some improvements, for example it took 15min just to get soft drinks. And I wish they could just say in the menu the allergens, since the staff didn't spoke english well and they had to come back from the kitchen 3 times, and then changed my order without telling me.
Olea SocialResponded on June 2, 2025
Hi Natalia, Thanks so much for your kind words about the food and atmosphere – we're really glad you enjoyed it! 😊 We're sorry to hear about the delay with drinks and the confusion around allergens. Just to let you know, we do list most allergens on the menu, including gluten-free, dairy-free and more – but we’ll definitely keep working on making this even clearer. We also take your feedback on communication seriously and will pass it along to the team for improvement. Hope to welcome you back again soon! Best, The Olea Social Team
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Abbie
London1 review
2.0
Dined on May 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was confused and poor - wouldn't come back here.
Olea SocialResponded on May 19, 2025
Hi Abbie, Thanks for leaving a review. I’m really sorry to hear things didn’t go as they should’ve during your visit — especially around service. That’s definitely not the experience we want anyone to have. If you’re open to sharing a bit more about what happened, feel free to drop us a line at jale at hazrestaurant.co.uk. It would really help us understand what went wrong and make improvements. Totally understand if you’re not keen to return, but if you ever change your mind, we’d love the chance to welcome you back and make it a much better experience. Warm wishes, Olga Olea Social
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Johnathan
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great evening. Food was outstanding. We went for the £55 tasting menu and it was great value, lots of wonderful food to share.
Olea SocialResponded on May 19, 2025
Hi Johnathan, Thank you so much for your kind words — we’re thrilled to hear you had a great evening with us! Delighted you enjoyed the £55 tasting menu — it’s one of our favourites too, especially for sharing and savouring together. We’d love to welcome you back soon for another round of delicious dishes and good times. Warm wishes, The Olea Social team
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FAQs

Olea Social is rated 4 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

10 Upper St Martin's Ln, London, London WC2H 9FB

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:30 am–11:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Turkish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden, Leicester square, Soho, Charing Cross
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://oleasocial.co.uk/
Phone number
020 3149 1016
Private party facilities
We have 3 spaces: the bar area up to 55 standing/45 seated, The Garden- 110 seated/150 standing. The lounge 45 seated/60 standing

Olea Social

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Lunch Menu. Served 12:00-16:00 every day

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AI Beta

Menu

A choice of main

Fresh Pasta£11.50

Grilled Chicken Shish£11.50

Lamb Kofte£11.50

Beef Pepperoni Pide/Flat Bread £11.50

Olea Burger£9.00

What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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