At olea, our Spanish Restaurant brings the taste of Spain to New Haven, CT with thoughtfully prepared dishes and a welcoming atmosphere. Rated 4.70 by 445 reviewers, we’re proud to offer great service and quality and accessible facilities for a better dining experience.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
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lomo Ibérico, chorizo Ibérico, Manchego cheese, house made pickled vegetables, chicken liver spread/port reduction, Marcona almonds, toasted bread
organic seasonal lettuce, granny Smith apples, grape tomatoes, red onions, honey-Dijon dressing
tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, extra virgin olive oil, aged sherry vinegar, bread tuile, Marcona almond cloud
bay scallops, mussels, shrimp, octopus, red onion, cilantro, tomato, mango, ají amarillo air
yellowfin tuna, tomato, ginger, soy sauce, sesame seeds, aioli, crispy wonton
Spanish octopus a la plancha, potato foam, celery, sweet piquillo pepper, tomato, capers, paprika
Point Judith baby squid ragout, squid ink, Albariño wine, calasparra rice
oxtail beef-wild mushroom croquettes (3 pieces), port wine-oxtail jus, caramelized onions, Brussels sprout, Dijon mustard
grade A, Hudson Valley foie gras, polenta, orange, blueberry purée, lotus root, px reduction
Vegetables/hummus; sweet piquillo pepper, carrots, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, butternut squash, bok choy, bell pepper hummus, leek sauce, beet chips, hazelnuts
Atlantic salmon; sweet potatoes, carrots, soybeans, poppy seeds, lemon confit vinaigrette, balsamic, basil
pan seared scallops, cauliflower, potato, ají amarillo, puffed quinoa, bell pepper-mango vinaigrette
skin on fillet, potato, green peas, judiones de la granja white beans, tomato, scallions, mussels, clams, shrimp, Spanish salsa verde
whole roasted, potato confit, pickled organic brown beech mushrooms, tomato confit, garlic-lemon sauce
bella bella duck leg, parsnip purée, zucchini, green apple, apple paste, brioche, fennel, lavender, citrus gastrique
roasted boneless suckling pig, lemon, thyme, honey-port wine, parmesan cheese dauphinoise potato, petit mesclun salad (please allow 35 minutes cooking time)
grilled beef tenderloin, glazed carrots, sunchokes, asparagus, port wine-chimichurri sauce
grilled green asparagus, romesco sauce
fingerling potatoes, truffle aioli, crispy rosemary
flash-fried shishito peppers, sea salt
shiitake and oyster mushrooms, thyme, garlic, parsley, oloroso sherry
caramelized soaked brioche, Tahitian vanilla infused milk, honey-rosemary ice cream
chocolate mousse-vanilla ice cream sandwich, milk chocolate rice crispy, chocolate-hazelnut ice cream, nougatine, white chocolate soup (contains alcohol)
mascarpone cheese mousse, strawberry crémeux, olive oil sponge cake, raspberry meringue, pistachio brittle, cookie crumble
tahitian vanilla panna cotta, strawberry compote, orange sponge cake, pistachio tuile, white balsamic air
pineapple rum flambé, virgin piña colada ice-cream, gluten free pineapple-lime sponge cake, bittersweet chocolate (contains alcohol)
honey-rosemary, passion fruit, lemon peel, hazelnut-chocolate, mango, crème brûlée, strawberry sorbet, blood orange sorbet; three scoops
Hear from our valued guests
Fabulous restaurant for dinner. The food is amazing (specially the octopus and cochinillo) and the service is great. The restaurant was a bit noisy at the beginning because there were some office groups but once they left, the space was very comfortable. Nice interior design as well. Olea is great for special occasions.
Olea is my favorite restaurant in CT hands down. My family and I have been coming here for years and for good reason! The staff is impeccable, polite and very informative. Your table is always left clean! The food is by far best you can get in the state in my opinion. The quality is Michelin star and perfect quantity of food as well. Every dish has flavors of all angles. The chefs at Olea are top notch! The atmosphere is chic and elegant and there is plenty of room so you don’t ever feel over crowded. Make this restaurant one of your favs and do yourself a favor and try it out!
Celebrating my friend's first wedding anniversary, we chose Olea for its promise of a delightful dining experience. Our visit on a Thursday evening at 7 PM was off to a fortuitous start with a parking spot directly in front of the establishment. Olea welcomed us with an ambiance that was both elegant and comfortable. Our party of four embarked on a culinary adventure, sharing an array of dishes including ceviche mixto, tartar de atun, the chef's daily fish selection, and cochinillo. The ceviche mixto was particularly to my liking, while my wife and her friend were impressed with both the fish selection and the cochinillo. Each dish affirmed Olea's commitment to excellent cuisine, with no single choice falling short of our expectations. The service paralleled the quality of our meal, characterized by attentive and insightful recommendations from our waiter, enhancing our experience. For those new to Olea, soliciting the staff's favorites is a practice I'd endorse. My rating for Olea stands at a well-deserved 5 out of 5. The restaurant has earned a return visit from me whenever I'm seeking a welcoming atmosphere and a meal that satisfies the senses.
Loved this upscale downtown New Haven restaurant. I booked a early dinner for my husband's birthday, and 5:30pm on a Friday was the earliest and only non-bar seat availability. So, I'd recommend definitely getting a reservation ahead of time. Additionally, the food and experience was phenomenal. We also had a daily menu mushroom soup (it was out of this world) and there was a complimentary birthday small desert they brought out for my husband. Overall, this was a thoughtful and amazing dinner experience I'd recommend to anyone.
Very good food with good quantities. Service is awesome. Better reserve a table to be sure !
This was an upscale experience for us. We went here with another couple for a nice meal. We ended up staying for a few hours multiple courses and dessert bottle of wine and cocktails. The service was consistently excellent. Cocktails were made by an experienced bar staff. They were clearly not messing around with your run if the mill bartenders. They had pros working behind the bar. The food was sooooo good. The dessert was a tasting of chocolates. Loved it all.
In my opinion the best upscale restaurant in New Haven. The prix fixe menu is fantastic. I kept telling my husband it was the best salad I’ve ever had! The beef short rib risotto was so rustic and comforting. Both of the desserts we had were incredible. The Yuzu mignonette was incredibly creative and delicious. Service extremely attentive and perfectly paced.
The ambiance was intimate and inviting. The food was exceptional, with each dish served promptly. While the cochinillo was good, I have had better elsewhere so id say skip out on it; it did take an hour to arrive, which I timed since i read reviews it took long. However, this was not a significant issue. If anything i highly recommend the chipirones; that dish is outstanding!
Olea exceeded all the expectations I had. We came to celebrate my graduation and enjoyed our time here. The food was great, flavorful, service good! I have no complaints.
The atmosphere was excellent! Daniel our staff and everyone there were precise and great. The food is well presented. The flavors are mild but enjoyable. The desserts were amazing!
Common questions about olea
olea is located at 39 High St, New Haven, CT 06510, United States, New Haven, CT, United States.
You can reach olea by calling +1 203-780-8925.
olea has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 445 customer reviews.
olea features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
olea features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
olea features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list.
olea features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
olea features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Healthy options, Organic dishes, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
olea features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
olea features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
olea features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
olea features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists.
olea features the following planning: Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
olea features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
olea features the following children: High chairs.
olea features the following parking: Free parking garage, Paid parking garage, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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