Olive Tree Cafe

13 Chestnut Hill Plaza, Newark
(302) 266-4598

Recent Reviews

Jason Wellman

The best gyro I've had in a very long time pleasant experience everytime waiters are nice and management is always nice too. Can't wait for them to reopen.

Matt Urban

This place is a gem. Excellent food, friendly and welcoming ownership and staff, and a very relaxing and casual atmosphere. Highly highly recommend Olive Tree Cafe for any fan of Mediterranean food, or just great food in general. We’ve never had a dish here that wasn’t excellently prepared and bursting with flavor. The Turkish Lentil soup is a particular favorite, also the Mediterranean Salmon. Try here and you won’t be sorry!

Melissa S.

Food was yummy, owner was the nicest guy! We got Hummus and warm pita, Moroccan Roasted Chicken and Lamb Tagine. Everything was so good, the rice, baklava and rice pudding, too! My daughter and I enjoyed it!

Ahmed A.

The food was pretty delicious but most of the food was drenched in oil. The zaalouk was amazing but again was drenched in oil. Unless you don't mind the oil than it's a decent place. What I will say is it felt like a nice spot to eat in. Clean. And the owner was so hospitable. Had a nice vibe to it.

Matt U.

This place is a gem. Excellent food, friendly and welcoming ownership and staff, and a very relaxing and casual atmosphere. Highly highly recommend Olive Tree Cafe for any fan of Mediterranean food, or just great food in general. We've never had a dish here that wasn't excellently prepared and bursting with flavor. The Turkish Lentil soup is a particular favorite, also the Mediterranean Salmon. Try here and you won't be sorry!

Cynthia Dutton

This was an amazing meal. The Moussaka was delicious and the atmosphere and service were 5 star

Cynthia Valdez

You wouldn't think that this delightful and unasuming place would exist, tucked away as it is in a tiny shopping plaza next to the Shop Rite, but once you find it and step through its doors you will immediately find yourself at ease with its charming Mediterranean ambiance. While in the opinion of this reviewer its probably not as authentic in the cuisine it offers as other restaurants in the area that offer similiar fare, (unfortunately the rice that was provided with my entree was a little bland) don't let that dissuade you. The standout hallmark of Olive Tree is it's excellent customer service. Unfortunately during the course of my meal, I heard one of the other customers complain that they used to offer olive oil and bread and olive and hummus, but they discontinued it. Perhaps if they offered them again and addressed the issue with the rice we might be persuaded to come back.

Dan L.

Love olive tree cafe! Have been coming in for years. Never had anything that was less than amazing. Great amount for price. Family friendly

Lavannya

So glad that they're open for dine in again! I've been waiting to come back here with friends. Everything on the menu is still great!

Amanda K.

This small strip mall restaurant is a wonderful surprise. My family enjoys the Mediterranean food at least three times a month. Personally, I could eat their food every day. Among our favorite dishes are the falafel platter, lamb gyros, pesto pasta, and seafood paella. When dining inside the restaurant, we also enjoy an appetizer cheese board consisting of several cheeses, dried fruit, nuts, fig jam, and crusty bread. The cozy atmosphere is enhanced by authentic Mediterranean and Moroccan dish ware, live music, and exceptional mint tea.

Danielle B.

Solid go-to! We love the gyro, sauces, and grape leaves!! The spanakopita is good too. The falafel is a little too dense and dry for my liking.

Saima Saima

Loved this place, every item from appetizer to entree to dessert and tea was AWESOME, service was awesome, only complaint I have is that they are open only Fri-Sat

A J.

Amazing food + warm and welcoming service! Tagine (lamb and vegetables), hummus, zaalook, tatziki, turkish baklava, and mint tea (must have) were all delicious! Cannot wait to come back again!

Ruth R.

This was the very best place for crab cakes in Maryland Very clean and prompt service. I'll go again!!

Matt Erbeck

Great service with excellent food. Terrific gluten free options, amazing harissa and garlic sauces. Will definitely come back again. Owner and staff were super nice.

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