Came here on a weekday as a party of 6 and we really enjoyed the variety of flavors and textures…read morethroughout the meal. The following are what we ordered to share for the entire table: Tuna tartar: this was a refreshing start as the yellowfin tuna with tomato, ginger, soy, sesame, and aioli, served with crispy wonton for some much needed crunch. The combination of savory, creamy, and fresh worked really well. Pulpo: the octopus was nicely grilled, with a tender texture and a subtle char, paired with potato foam, sweet piquillo pepper, tomato, capers, and paprika. The flavors were well balanced without feeling overly heavy. Grilled salmon: was cooked perfectly making it tender and moist. It was also paired with sweet potato, carrots, soybeans, poppy seeds, lemon confit vinaigrette, balsamic, and basil. The sweet and tangy elements gave the salmon plenty of flavor while still letting the fish shine. Cornish hen: comforting and hearty, served with potato confit, pickled brown beech mushrooms, tomato confit, and a garlic-lemon sauce. The pickled mushrooms were a particularly nice contrast to the richness of the chicken and potatoes. Duck confit: The flavors were balanced by parsnip purée, green apple, apple paste, fennel, lavender, and citrus gastrique, with brioche adding another layer of texture. However, the meat was a little dry and probably one of our least favorite dish of the night. Cochinillo: the highlight of our meal. It was rich and satisfying dish. The roasted boneless suckling pig was tender with beautifully developed flavor, paired with lemon, thyme, honey-port sauce, Parmesan dauphinoise potatoes, and a light mesclun salad. The acidity from the lemon and salad helped cut through the richness. The skin was also very crispy giving a satisfying crunch. Overall, Olea does a nice job balancing richness with acidity, sweetness with savory flavors, and soft textures with crunch. The dishes feel thoughtfully composed without being overly complicated, and there was something different and interesting about each course. The portions are also very generous. Our server was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was also spacious and comfortable. This was a really enjoyable dinner in New Haven we would definitely return when we are back in town.

Another amazing meal. We have been coming to Olea since it's opening…read more It was and has remained our absolutely favorite restaurant in New Haven! We always celebrate our anniversary and birthdays here. We have always had amazing meals and wonderful service. We prefer the tasting menu which offers smaller portions of multiple dishes allowing us to enjoy the great variety of chef Manuel Romero's wonderful creations. Each time we come the experience is amazing. Over the years we have enjoyed each new dish as it is presented beautifully. Flavors meld creating real enjoyment. There is nowhere I would prefer to dine. Service is attentive without hovering. So glad we discovered this gem all those years ago and so happy to have been able to be there as the menu has continued to be varied and always delicious. Thanks to all of the staff for the wonderful experience over the years

My wife and I were in New Haven for a concert. We had tried the Stamford location previously and…read moreloved it. This location felt larger but was still an intimate setting for a date night. Our waitress Diana was pleasant and professional and made helpful recommendations. My wife enjoyed a wine flight of sparkling wine, Chardonnay, and Malbec. We selected two cheeses and a sausage for a light start. High quality, enjoyed the cheese with the flowers on the rind. I probably should have slowed the pace of ordering but everything was so tempting. Chickpeas, broccoli, spicy meatballs, honey nut squash, and patatas bravas were all awesome! The "half" paella was huge and we probably should have went with a lighter choice, that said it was still excellent and we finished the rice the next day as leftovers. I would have had the olive oil cake because it's outstanding but was too full and went with an excellent double espresso instead. Glad we went to Barcelona Wine Bar!

Came here for the first time for my brother and sister-in-law's rehearsal dinner, and WOW. 10/10…read moreacross the board! Every dish was phenomenal, but the standouts were the mussels (that chorizo-sofrito broth is insane; dip the bread), ham croquetas, meatballs, flank steak, chicken thigh, potatoes with salsa and a garlic aioli( patatas bravas) corn ribs, and crispy broccoli (super spicy). Wash it all down with their sangria; legitimately one of the best in CT.

Food was delicious will come back again service great the lady's that serve us were very niceread more

Customer service SUCKS!!!! The lady that took care of us, dark skin older Dominican lady, clearly…read moredidn't want to take care of us. she served cold freaking coffee and didn't know if the restaurant made sandwiches. Which by the way, once she found out they made sandwiches she pawned it off on another worker that just had clocked in. She seemed bothered in taking care of us. When we finally sat down to eat the food didn't even taste good because of how she served us. When we went up to counter to tell them to warm up coffee, the bald guy said he will give us a fresh batch of coffee. We sat back down to eat the sandwich and bald guy forgot to brew the coffee. If I hadn't came back up to the counter to ask about it he would have never given it to me. needless to say he brewed it this time around while I waited at the counter. Unfortunately I took it to go since i had ate my sandwich. Very disappointed!

Came back again, the Sweet Sticky plantain is so delicious!!!! The captain America is good as well,…read morereminds me of a potato skin! Also the owner seemed very sweet! Thanks

Empanada's we're very good and very tasty. If you don't have a sharp eye, you will miss this place…read more Tired calling the business during business hours but received a text from store stating that they're having phone issues but was still able to place my order. I call that good customer service. The feeling inside the restaurant was nice and warm and staff was welcoming and nice. I would recommend this place.

I have been here a couple of times the food here is really good. I would recommend this place if…read moreyou want some real Dominican food. Good amount for the plate sizes and prices

From the owner: Best Dominican food in town, stop by and visit us today!…read moreComida Dominicana local, visitanos hoy!

This place is truly a hidden gem. Everything we ordered was fantastic. We got some appetizers,…read morechicken tacos, quesadillas, and enchilladas. They were all wonderful! We also had horchata and then churros for dessert. The churros were warm and gooey on the inside. They were the best churros we've had in a long time. The service was fast and prompt. The seating is a bit limited, but the overall setup in the restaurant is nice and cozy. We parked on the street next to the restaurant, as it is located on the main road. We cannot wait to go again and try some more of their dishes. p.s. Looking at some other comments, I agree that it is a bit bizarre to see only 3-4 chips on your plate next to your food. But the main entrees are phenomenal!

We just had some great chicken tacos at Orale's. Very simple, nicely presented and delicious! Just…read morea mile off the Merritt in Hamden, CT.

I drive past every day and this weekend I finally decided to try this place! Came in for lunch…read morearound 1 PM on a Saturday. There were a few people eating at a table there, and some people finishing up ordering, which gave me time to look at the menu. They also have a cafeteria style food which looked delicious but I was not confident about ordering it. But I had seen good reviews for the cubano so I ordered that with everything on it, along side a soursop smoothie (water based, they have the option for milk) and fried yuca. All together it was around $20. I say and waited at a table and and had my very freshly made food in a few minutes. They have some casual indoor seating and a nice outdoor seating area with a few tables for people who want to eat immediately. The cubano was delicious. There was a generous amount of meat, great flavor, and really filling. I only ate half of it, saving the rest for later. The fried yuca was hot out of the fryer, tasted good and crispy. Little salt added and I forgot to grab some sauce while I was there so I ate it with some hot sauce I have. I also liked the smoothie a lot. I'm glad I tried this deli and glad I live close by to try more things on the menu!

My goodness, I take my hat off to you. The food tasted amazing and was cooked to perfection…read more Congratulations, and the prices are extraordinary. Wishing you much culinary success. I'm a chef myself and I'm amazed by your culinary talents. Blessings.

so I have been driving by all of these latin food truck for years and finally stopped, and boy they…read moredid not disappoint. the food was amazing, and the atmosphere was great. took the kiddies with me and we sat across the street and ate, and watched the boats go by. this place has been a a main-stay for years and I would recommend all of the trucks here for great latin food. you can see more info: https://visitnewhaven.com/dining/new-haven-food-trucks/

We stopped at the food trucks while driving back to New Jersey. The husband loved the pork belly…read morewith the beans & rice. The lobster empanada was tasty too. If the wait hadn't been so long , we would have gotten food to go. If in the area again, I'll definitely look for Eduardo & his food truck.