Olea is one of the best mediterranean restaurants in New York for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Fort Greene.
Fort Greene has been quietly accumulating restaurants that feel like they belong to the neighborhood rather than to a moment, and Olea reads as the clearest example of that.
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“Olea is worth putting on the shortlist for Spicy Cauliflower Pickles and Gilda Skewers—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
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braised short ribs, manchego cheese, almond romesco, scallions, with fried shishito peppers
Olea is a clean first click in Fort Greene in New York when you want a mediterranean option you can trust. Spicy Cauliflower Pickles and Gilda Skewers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,866 Google reviews.
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, Olea holds a 9.2 rating across 1,866 Google reviews.
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Olea is a Mediterranean restaurant located in Fort Greene, New York. Fort Greene has been quietly accumulating restaurants that feel like they belong to the neighborhood rather than to a moment, and Olea reads as the clearest example of that.
Olea is best for neighborhood, dinner, local. Olea is a clean first click in Fort Greene in New York when you want a mediterranean option you can trust. Spicy Cauliflower Pickles and Gilda Skewers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,866 Google reviews.
Olea is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,866 reviews
Start with Spicy Cauliflower Pickles, Gilda Skewers, Tsoureki Greek French Toast and Cretan Cookies. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Olea holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,866 reviews. Olea is a clean first click in Fort Greene in New York when you want a mediterranean option you can trust. Spicy Cauliflower Pickles and Gilda Skewers also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,866 Google reviews.
Olea is located at 171 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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