Olea

171 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 643-7003

Recent Reviews

Thomas Chauvel

The falafel are very good. The chocolate cake was overcooked.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Lamb Hash

Claudia Weissberg

Great food and service. Maybe because of time we ate but very crowded and noisy.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Cohen

The servers are kind, the drinks are strong, and the atmosphere is cozy.Vegetarian options: There’s a few veg options and substitutions available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patrick S

We had brunch here. I would give 2.5 stars. Why not anymore? The atmosphere was pleasant. But as soon as we sat down, it was noticeable how milky the glasses and cutlery were.It took quite a long time before we could order. We had poached eggs (eggs in purgatory) and a brisket sandwich.After a very, very long wait, the plates arrived. The poached eggs were so hard I had to give them back. On the second attempt, at least one egg was still liquid.The meat in the sandwich was super dry. Think if the brisket was pulled and topped with a good sauce, the sandwich would be perfect.The drinks were good.In my opinion, there are better quality brunch places in Brooklyn.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Eggs in Purgatory, Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

Vitorino Mello Oliveira

Lovely neighbourhood spot, with delicious Mediterranean small plates. Worth every bite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hummus, Olea Breakfast

Joy G.

Happy hour did not disappoint! My friend and I ordered a few happy hour items to share, and the dip trio is a definite must-try. The hummus was incredibly smooth and perfectly seasoned. The romanesco was a recommendation from our server, and it was my personal favorite. Kinda reminiscent of buffalo sauce because of the tang and spice, goes very well with the pita. The feta-lebneh was interesting, very pungent and strong in flavor but I still enjoyed it. The chicken sliders were seasoned super well, but a little messy to eat since the pita slice buns were thin. The kale salad was a good way to balance out our spread, and the pinenuts and cheese added good texture and flavor. Great place to catch up with a friend or have a date night!

Zaheda Haidri

Cozy, sunny place. Food is always good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gabie Y

In short, a delight. Incredibly popular and busy spot, and for good reason, so definitely make a reservation. Though I had to wait for a table with some friends, the manager was kind enough to set us up at a table outside under heaters and offered us water until a table opened up inside. Once seated, we were in a cozy space, packed but not uncomfortably so. Every dish was delicious and we got to top it all off with a basque cheesecake.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Patatas Bravas

Daphney

This is one of my favorite restaurants.Excellent food. Great atmosphere. The menu is simple and well tailored. The paella is amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

World Traveler

Wow it’s been 2 weeks and I’m still thinking about this meal. We started with the halloumi which was our fav! The Brussels sprouts were delicious too. I had the braised chicken which was so tender and moist. I also loved the mashed potatoes that came with the chicken. The staff were amazing and service was speedy, friendly and I’ll definitely be back soon. We ate right before attending a concert at Irondale and it was a perfect start to our night!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A B

This place is a classic. Food is great, drinks are strong, good variety and kind people. Their sangria is always a

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hummus, Patatas Bravas

Jayan Pari

Large veggie options. The dips were the best! Romesco, a must try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alice H.

I've been here on two separate occasions and thought the food was okay the first time but the service was decent. The second time (today) the food was much better than the first time (it just depends on what you get) but the service/ staff was mediocre. It's been a minute since I've had servers and food runners who simply did not want to be there and would blatantly show it. For me personally, the service/ ambiance is what makes me want to keep going back to a restaurant/eatery (on top of good food)- We didn't want to wait for an hour for an inside table so we opted for the outdoor seating. The heating lamp doesn't do any justice. The food itself also came out fast and we were pleased by that. But we definitely did not enjoy the fried olives.. the sauce under the olives... not sure if it's a Harissa but it was overpowering. Would much rather like it on the side and a slightly bigger portion for the price. So, although, the food was good today, I personally wouldn't want to go back since the service was eh- ok.

Steven L

The Goat Cheese Croquettes were phenomenal. The fried Brussels sprouts were tasty had a good char to them and were complimented with the sweet of honey. Unfortunately my main, the Greek paella, fell short. The flavor was as very off almost as if it was microwaved. I can’t say whether or not it was but it wasn’t pleasant. The taste was very plastic-y and reminiscent of how PVC pipe smells. Took two bites and didn’t even take it to go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Parnaz Partovi

I come to this place for brunch oftenService is great.Food is 9/10Vibe is 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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