One of the best brunches I’ve had in recent memory, which means I’ve now been to Olea for every meal around the clock. This place is amazing and anything you get will be delicious. We got the Olea Breakfast and the brioche French toast…everything was to die for. Also loved the white sangria with mango, perfect for a hot spring day. Will be back many times.
I love Olea, I have been there a few times and it never disappoints. They have great food, great service and also great coffee! Plus dining inside is super cozy with all the plants and decorations.(now look at that picture of the combo of spreads, they not only look amazing, the taste is even better!)
Honestly in my top 5 best brunch places in all of NYC. Being seated is fast, service is quick and friendly. And the food! Damn the brunch is great. I usually get the Olea Breakfast, herby eggs, tzatziki, a bit of feta, a Mediterranean eggplant salad, some cute olives, pita, and the pièce de résistance, the salted honey tahini. One of the best dips(?) I’ve ever had. The sangria is a perfect pick me up after a night out.
Green eggs and lamb was delicious and well seasoned! Mango white sangria was a nice sweetness level
Ned, our server, was very attentive. We enjoyed our most delicious braised chicken dish and refreshing Spanish beer. All the staff were pleasant and helpful. Thanks Olea!
The Merguez hot dogs are simply amazing. Wonderful outdoor seating area and friendly service. Will definitely be back.
Spent the day exploring Brooklyn and wanted a local spot to eat, came across this restaurant and we were absolutely not disappointed!! Super cozy atmosphere, delicious and shareable dishes, and very friendly staff (thanks Margaret!). Highly recommend the fried brussel sprouts, Greek french toast, and falafel crusted artichoke hearts. Amazing Brooklyn must eat!
An excellent late lunch with kids. Heated outdoor area that is open on one side for true ventilated outdoor seating. They had french toast and we had several small plates. Everything was super yummy. Falafel-enclosed artichoke hearts, fried haloumi, feta dip, spicy sizzling calamari. No duds.
Went for lunch last Saturday and sat outside with daughter's new puppy. The food was creative and excellent. Not a big brunch person but this "brunch" had much more interesting options than the usual, all with a Mediterranean flavor. We were lucky not to have to wait (it was cold). Our waiter was very helpful/nice and added to the chill environment. If you are in Fort Greene, this is a spot worth trying (if you can get in!).
Let’s talk about the good first. The food is amazing the pasta, falafel, clams and especially the Brussels sprouts, good balance of sweet and salty, the edge of the vegetable is fried to perfection, crispy outside soft flavorful inside, the food here is no doubt world class. BUT !!! The cocktail we had that night was a disaster, I ordered a whiskey based cocktail, it was over powerly strong, my partner had another gin based cocktail it was too strong as well, couldn’t taste the dynamic of different ingredients. We proceed to send the drinks back, and told the server that it is too strong and doesn’t taste right, he told me “ yea it’s whiskey it’s suppose to be strong, as if I don’t know what it was…. And then told my partner that she drank almost half of the drink already, we told him that we can pay for the drink we are just not satisfied with the drink that’s all, and then ordered two glasses of house white wine, and to our surprise it was bad as well… it tasted like water downed white wine, we’ve never experienced anything like it anywhere. But drink aside the food is good. That’s why it loses a star.