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“A wonderful spot in Brooklyn.”
Review of Olea

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Ranked #55 of 7,513 Restaurants in Brooklyn
Price range: ₱867 - ₱2,312
Cuisines: Greek, Mediterranean, Moroccan, Spanish, Turkish
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Good for: Romantic
Dining options: Late Night, Breakfast
Neighborhood: Fort Greene
Reviewed January 20, 2020 via mobile

This place is wonderful. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is quaint and relaxing in beautiful Brooklyn. Highly recommended brunch!

Date of visit: January 2020
1  Thank Jonathan M
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Reviewed November 28, 2019

We stopped in for a late breakfast, noon, and had a terrific meal. Service was perfect, atmosphere fun and eclectic, a perfect neighborhood bistro.

We had the frittata and the eggs poached “in purgatory” (their description), both of which we devoured with pleasure!

I could go on and on, just go here and enjoy yourself with good food. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: November 2019
2  Thank Chris H
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Reviewed November 23, 2019 via mobile

After traveling an hour and quarter by subway from the upper east side, then walking about 20 minutes to arrive at Olea at 5:30 pm for a pre-Polonsky Theater dinner, like the other reviewer, I was informed that I could not be seated until my husband arrived! I was tired, in need of a glass of wine and at 74 years old, I sort of insisted on sitting at a back booth, pretty much over the objections of the hostess and greeter who was rather unfriendly. We only had little over an hour for dinner, so since my husband’s subway was delayed, I was able to order our dinners which arrived right after he did. I did feel a bit rude myself, and can understand a restaurant not wanting someone to dwell for hours at a needed table, but the incident made me feel unwelcome. That said, our waiter was attentive and gave excellent service and the food is delicious.

Olea offers happy hour and was quite busy, so I guess hospitality is not a big priority. I would very much like this to be our pre-concert restaurant for BAM and Polonsky events, but we will see how things go. The first time we dined there, it was pouring rain and it was my husband who arrived first. He had no problem being seated alone and was happily drinking wine when I arrived. Last night, the special avocado and pomegranate salad and the onion soup were delicious as was my husband’s Arctic char. The menu is full of interesting sounding dishes to try and lots of good wine.

Date of visit: November 2019
Thank Chips3313
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Reviewed November 12, 2019

I was greeted by a most unwelcoming hostess. Yes, she had an available table, but only when my party arrived. In other words, single diners should stay away,

Olea is nice enough for those who miss the attitudes and levels of service experienced by unknowing travelers to the Soviet Union, a country that went down the toilet a generation or so ago. Soviet staff would greet you with : "we have tables, alright, but not for you". That is; when your party arrives, talk to us again. We'll have to move you back to square one, or course.

If you question the inhospitable practice, you will get a free lecture on the Olea mantra: "Policy". In fact, the whole staff seemed to be aware of this magic word: "policy". Olea has a policy.

Oh yes, in all fairness, the barman, the grown-up among the uber-hip, did make me a cocktail. When attempting to drink it, though, the waitresses told me that I was in their way. When I asked where i would be less of a nuisance to the help, I felt that I was told to hit the road. This is where you get off.

In short; after my brief, brief visit to Olea, I felt like the staff had peed on me, before they complained that I stank.

Try again? I don't think so.

Date of visit: November 2019
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1  Thank Tor_Bang
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Reviewed August 26, 2019

Let your self be dragged to Brooklyn and try Olea. The decoration is cozy and the crowd is easy. We shared some dishes as hummus, fried olives, Falaffel, Goat cheese Croquettes among others. All dishes were excellent. Service was nice and friendly.
New favourite.

Date of visit: August 2019
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2  Thank SalvadorMexico
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