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“Solo lunch”
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 November 25, 2024

This is a restaurant known for its brunch, which they serve all day, regardless of what part of the week. The food is ample and extremely delectable. I ended up taking one of the empanadas and half of the torta home and they reheated quite well. I ate the chocolate cake as it probably would not have done as well traveled well. I also had a few tasty mocktails.

I went early for lunch time and am glad I did. As the restaurant busied up, my server had a harder time getting around to the table, but otherwise the service was kind and straightforward.

I would go back again.

Date of visit: May 2024
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Reviewed September 23, 2024 via mobile

This was the first place we stopped to eat lunch while visiting the NYC area.

Fantastic is the word that best describes our meal.

Quaint restaurant with a welcoming staff and outstanding food.

Suggest seeking this place out and we suggest the lamb hash……

Date of visit: September 2024
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Reviewed October 8, 2022 via mobile


If you're not eating alone and can sneak in at the bar (like me) then you will need to book - and for a reason. Staff are great, food is delicious, wine is excellent. Sometimes when travelling one craves real food - this is it. Oof - now to roll home like a little barrel...

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 6, 2021

We live in the West Village, and our son recently moved to Brooklyn. This was our family’s first time at Olea and we loved it! The food was delicious, portions were generous, the menu eclectic--- something for everyone. The small plates are wonderful. We had the corn salad (excellent), the Greek chicken platter (our son loved it), the creamy polenta (yum!) , the falafel crusted artichokes hearts (highly recommended), the brisket in pomegranate reduction special and homemade sangria (really good). For dessert we had a surprising delicious vegan cheese cake with fresh raspberry sauce plus dulce de leche ice cream which we happily scooped into our espressos. We loved the vibe of this place and would definitely return.

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed August 1, 2021 via mobile

After a 16 month pandemic induced dining out hiatus,it was with great anticipation that we visited Olea on a delightful Saturday evening. Despite the absence of a reservation we left our name and phone number, and as we were promised, a text arrived in 40 minutes and we returned after a delightful stroll in beautiful Clinton Hill. The service was friendly and professional, the menu ample, and the dishes were well prepared. Fairly priced all in all. The outdoor seating was perfect.
Looking forward to returning soon.

Date of visit: August 2021
Thank BroadOakPS
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