Olea Menu
Olea, a Spanish restaurant located in New Haven, offers a sophisticated and upscale dining experience. With a diverse menu that includes pescatarian, vegan, and limited vegetarian options, Olea caters to a variety of dietary preferences. The restaurant's interior is sleek and stylish, creating a trendy and romantic atmosphere perfect for a special night out. Customers have raved about dishes like thin-sliced jamon iberico, pulpo, chiparones, croquetas de rabo, fois gras, cod special, short rib ravioli, monkfish, and lamb shank, all prepared with exquisite flavors and precision. Despite some mixed reviews about service speed, Olea remains a top choice for those looking for impeccable Spanish cuisine in New Haven. Whether it's for a special occasion or a casual dinner, Olea promises a memorable and delicious dining experience.
appetizers
Jamón Ibérico
oz.
Charcutería
lomo Ibérico, chorizo Ibérico, Manchego cheese, house made pickled vegetables, chicken liver spread/port reduction, Marcona almonds, toasted bread
Ensalada De Temporada
organic seasonal lettuce, granny Smith apples, grape tomatoes, red onions, honey-Dijon dressing
Gazpacho
tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, extra virgin olive oil, aged sherry vinegar, bread tuile, Marcona almond cloud
Ceviche Mixto (Mexican Style)
bay scallops, mussels, shrimp, octopus, red onion, cilantro, tomato, mango, ají amarillo air
Tuna Tartare
yellowfin tuna, tomato, ginger, soy sauce, sesame seeds, aioli, crispy wonton
Pulpo
Spanish octopus a la plancha, potato foam, celery, sweet piquillo pepper, tomato, capers, paprika
Chipirones
Point Judith baby squid ragout, squid ink, Albariño wine, calasparra rice
Croquetas De Rabo
oxtail beef-wild mushroom croquettes ( pieces), port wine-oxtail jus, caramelized onions, Brussels sprout, Dijon mustard
Foie Gras
grade A, Hudson Valley foie gras, polenta, orange, blueberry purée, lotus root, px reduction
Vegetarian Platter
polenta, eggplant, sweet piquillo pepper, mushrooms, french beans, brussels sprouts, yellow squash, carrots, tomato, lotus root, romesco, cilantro raita
Scallops
pan seared scallops, cauliflower, potato, ají amarillo, puffed quinoa, bell pepper-mango vinaigrette
Bacalao
fresh atlantic cod fish, haricots verts, fingerling potatoes, cauliflower crudité, tomato, red pepper nage, aioli, cod fish mousse stick
Chef’s Daily Fish Selection
skin on fillet, potato, green peas, judiones de la granja white beans, tomato, scallions, mussels, clams, shrimp, Spanish salsa verde
Cornish Hen
whole roasted, potato confit, pickled organic brown beech mushrooms, tomato confit, garlic-lemon sauce
Duck Leg Confit
bella bella duck leg, parsnip purée, zucchini, green apple, apple paste, brioche, fennel, lavender, citrus gastrique
Cochinillo
roasted boneless suckling pig, lemon, thyme, honey-port wine, parmesan cheese dauphinoise potato, petit mesclun salad (please allow minutes cooking time)
Solomillo
grilled beef tenderloin, glazed carrots, sunchokes, asparagus, port wine-chimichurri sauce
main courses
sides
Espárragos
grilled green asparagus, romesco sauce
Patatas Fingerling
fingerling potatoes, truffle aioli, crispy rosemary
Pimientos De Padrón
flash-fried shishito peppers, sea salt
Setas
shiitake and oyster mushrooms, thyme, garlic, parsley, oloroso sherry
Cheese Platter
Tropical
almond coconut sponge cake, milk chocolate, kalamansi-white chocolate cremoso, mango-pineapple gelatin, lime meringue, pineapple curd, coconut crumble, coconut ice cream
Torrija
caramelized soaked brioche, Tahitian vanilla infused milk, honey-rosemary ice cream
Modern Lemon Pie
meringue, pineapple ice cream, lemon curd
Chocolate Textures
chocolate mousse-vanilla ice cream sandwich, milk chocolate rice crispy, chocolate-hazelnut ice cream, nougatine, white chocolate soup (contains alcohol)
House-Made Ice Cream
honey-rosemary, passion fruit, lemon peel, hazelnut-chocolate, mango, crème brûlée, strawberry sorbet, blood orange sorbet; three scoops
