Found this on yelp and google and followed the overall great reviews. Definitely was not disappointed! The food is flavorful and the portions are sizable. The combo plate comes with a huge pile of meat, a tasty salad and a nice serving of hummus. Of course the pita bread completes the meal perfectly. Service is fast, the inside seating vibe is casual. Prices are fair. Would recommend this highly if you are looking for middle eastern food in downtown Nola. read more

Olive - Chicken and beef shawarma combo plate with Lebanese tea - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Stopped in to Olive as a last minute option. We arrived in the city late and many places were closed and ready to close. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Also helpful with suggestions to members of my party who weren't very experienced with Mediterranean cuisine. I had the chicken shawarma. It wasn't what I was expecting, it wasn't bad but not great either. Very greasy. The hummus was too runny in my opinion. I did like the mixed veggies. They were very flavorful and cooked perfectly. A friend had the chicken kabob and salad. She said her food was delicious, although the kabob was a deconstructed kabob and didn't come on a skewer. read more

Olive - Chicken shawarma, hummus, saffron rice - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food The eggplant dip is so smoky and perfectly smooth, it was so good and I wish they had more pita given. Hummus was really nice and it was topped with pine nuts which was nice. Falafel was a tiny bit dry, but really nice and they gave you six for the price. I loved that they have healthy options in downtown and it was something different from the rest of the heavy foods that you find in the French Quarter. As a vegan, it was a bit difficult to find food here and it was good to have this option. Service Got takeout, but they had the food ready and packaged up. Super nice when they gave me the order. Ambiance There were plenty of booths and areas to be sitting. A few groups were already sitting down and they seemed to have a healthy takeout business. read more

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My husband ordered half and half shawarma and I ordered half and half kabobs chicken/beef. The food was very good. Prices were about $17/plate, service was great, and fast! It's a small little place but if you're looking for a good meal with a decent price point in Nola, you'll have to try this for yourself. read more

Olive - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I arrived hungry in New Orleans but did not want to eat too much prior to dinner. Olive offered the perfect gyro solution. Quick but tasty it served its purpose. Service was quick I wish I had tried the humus . The food is quick but the ambiance is not fast food. There are nice tables and seating. read more

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I ate there and got a bad stomach ache from the food there. I had chicken shawarma with hummus and salad. I do not recommend eating there.

Olive is a great casual Mediterrain cafe. Staff is friendly and explained a few menu options that I was not familiar with. Great decor highlighting olive oil and fun bottles. I ordered the fried cheese appetizer which was lightly toasted mild cheese with lives, cucumbers and tomato slices. The lamb chops were delightfully seasoned and very tasty. Hummus was excellent. My hubby had his standard gyro which is said was very good. I tried the Lebanese tea- too sweet for me; but lovers of sweet tea would really appreciate this beverage. Located just a few blocks off the French Quarter's Bourbon Street and easy to find. read more

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Sooo good! The kufta kabob and chicken kabob are absolute perfection. The falafel is amazing as well, and the babaganoush. The fried cheese was a hit too! So glad I came by this place randomly. Really nice owner as well. The prices are unbelievably reasonable too. Love this place read more

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Great shakshuka, thick slices of gyro meat, amazing baba, the bread is top notch as well as the service

We came for lunch and I ordered the half beef and half gyro schawarma and it wasn't up to my expectations unfortunately. The gyro was not a typical gyro meat and the beef was crispy and dry. The plate was also wet from the salad dressing as it had run into the meats and hummus. The server was nice but the food was a miss read more

Amazing. The freshest food with the most amazing flavors. This is my favorite type of food. The service is warm like home. I could eat here everyday. read more

Honestly just okay.. The zater bread was too salty but I guess I should've expected that. Fries were undersalted. Ordered the kallaya with vegetables, which tasted great but completely soaked in oil which I didn't love. The salad it came with had too much dressing on it but the green, tomato, cucumber, and onion were a great combo. And the hummus was a little too lemony for my taste. All in all, just an average meal. read more

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As much as New Orleans' southern cuisine mesmerizes you (from po boys to fried okras to crawfish/lobster to deep-fried alligator to name a few), you MIGHT get tired of the greasiness of it. When that happens to you, a restaurant like Olive comes in handy. My daughter and I were craving for something "healthy" like Mediterranean food to be specific. Upon doing a quick search, this restaurant came up with over 4 star ratings. Looked promising. It was only a few minutes walk from where we were at that time so without wasting any time, we rushed to here. Olive is a very simple-looking restaurant so fancy doesn't necessarily apply to this place. And yet it's more than a quick casual one for sure. As we walked in, we were immediately greeted by a man who told us to jus sit where we would want. We needed a few simple dishes to fill our half-filled stomachs (we ate at a nearby sushi restaurant which was disappointing so before we would spend more money there, we paid the tab and went here.) We set our eyes on the Greek Salad and Grape Leaves (app). They didn't take too long to come out of the kitchen. Well, the restaurant wasn't super busy so that could be why but it might have been that they are simply efficient and prompt in service. Greek Salad - Simply and yet fresh. Good portion, too. All he leaves in the bowl were fresh; nothing tasted old. Grape Leave - I like it when grape leaves are served warm. The size of the grape leaves was decently medium. 6 pieces on the plate. Good portion/good price, hence good value. I bet many people who got tired of eating deep-fried something day after day chose this place and left good reviews (like we did.) In a way, this restaurant exists like a haven for healthy eating. It was a life saver for us. read more

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My wife and I had a delicious dinner here while visiting New Orleans. We both love Mediterranean cuisine, and 'Olive' did not disappoint. Service was quick and friendly. Taste was exceptionally good. We plan to visit 'Olive' again before our New Orleans trip is over. read more

Olive - Half and Half Shawarma (chicken & gyro) - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Food is delicious and the server is friendly. I would suggest trading the salad for the rice. The rice tastes great with the hummus. read more

Olive - The city view - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great spot to grab a quick bite and some fresh food in New Orleans! We went on Saturday night and had no issues finding a spot. There are quite a few tables/booths. Seems like they do a lot of take out orders also. We ordered a falafel sandwich, gyro sandwich, and shared a tabbouleh. The sandwiches normally come on tortillas but they have the option for pitas which is what we did. The pita bread was super good, not dry at all! The sandwiches don't come with a side but there are a lot of good apps to order instead. Everything was super fresh and was ready super fast! The gentleman working was great, answered our questions and was overall very hospitable! read more

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We needed a break from Cajun food and found Olive!! Olive's food feels so healthy and is an amazing lunch spot. We ate here twice despite being in NOLA for only 4 days. Every meat is juicy - the chicken shawarma, gyro, and kufta kebab. You just can't go wrong with anything. The hummus is also perfectly nutty and creamy. The service is also great and the guy who works here is very kind! read more

Olive - Chicken shawarma plate and gyro wrap with fries - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Walking in town from another food spot that I will not return to and my friend saw this place so we went in. I wish I didn't eat before, however, that didn't stop me from having the Lebanese tea and Baklava while my friend had her meal. The staff was super funny and witty. The decor was really nice. They can get crowded around lunch time so I'm glad we got their sooner. The food was very well priced and was flavorful and vibrant. My friend enjoyed her hummus plate and fries. I only wish it wasn't our last day in town, however, I know better now. read more

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YOU * CAN * NOT * GO * WRONG * HERE We drove by and saw the signage. Lebanese and Mediterranean, and so good. We had the lamb. It was cooked and served flawlessly. Our server, the owner, knew the art of hospitality. Everything was clean and comfortable. I took pictures a little after starting to eat, so it's not an exact showing of when it was served. Thank you to Olive for a great date nite. read more

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Everything is amazing. Traditional Mediterranean food at its finest. Truly impressed. The labneh, hummus, and baba ganush were absolute perfection. read more

Stopped by for lunch and found Olive close to our hotel. Such a lovely lunch meal! I ordered the lentils soup and a mixed meats shawarma platter. The lentils soup had great flavor. And the shawarma platter was so full of meat, I requested chicken and beef, and it came with tzatziki, salad and endless pita bread. This platter was gigantic! I am still amazed that I was able the finish it all. The meats were well seasoned and often I don't like too much salt however there was not too much salt in this one, which I was glad of. And of course the hummus was spectacular. Combining all of those flavors were delicious. The service was also good and attentive. And the restaurant during lunch was not overly crowded however still had a good number of tables occupied. Overall great spot for lunch, if you was healthy yes it is, however it was so much food so plan ahead as many dishes are shareable! read more

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Pretty good kabobs near our hotel. Very casual inside. We got to go and nice to eat something non fried. Got a mixed chicken and beef shawarma and hummus and peppers both were good. Not mind blowing but good. read more

Olive - Outside - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We have been here twice now and I know we will just keep going back. The experience at Olive is perfection. They have a generous menu of Mediterranean eats. We stopped in for lunch today and had some zater bread and sandwiches. I went with the chicken shawarma and it was EXCELLENT. The zater bread was good, too. The fries were the only thing that didn't stand out. They were bland and just ok. That being said, everything else made up for it. Also their unsweetened tea is so tasty! The prices are fair and the portions are great. Service is friendly and the space is small but comfortable and intimate. Can't wait to come back! read more

Olive - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ordered the lamb chops plate. I ordered medium but they were well done. The lamb chops were flavorful. My husband enjoyed the sauce. If I lived in NO Im sure I would come back. read more

I got the gyro, it was delicious. My friends ordered the lentil soup and veggie sandwich. The staff was very kind and friendly. Very small and cozy area. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner during the first night of a work conference and the food hit the spot! We were looking for a balanced, filling, and relatively healthy meal and Olive did the job. I ordered the chicken and beef combo and my boyfriend enjoyed his Shakshuka. The food came out fast, and the atmosphere was nice and calm for a Monday night. The person who served us was also friendly and we admired his wallpaper (which he said he did himself). Olive is worth a try if you're in the area! read more

Olive - Chicken and beef kabob - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This is a great option for those looking for something healthy, allergy friendly, and fresh in the city. As a gluten free vegetarian I ordered the olive appetizers and fried cheese to get a little bit of everything! The falafel, grape leaves, and halloumi, are gluten free without the pita. I simply asked for some cucumbers on the side to dip into things! I loved the salty pickles that came with the fried cheese- they paired so nicely with the super crunchy and flavorful falafel. The cheese itself was salty and crispy, however did not stand out to me. The Turkish coffee and mango drink were both tasty; I was really impressed with the coffee and how strong but not bitter it was- this is a must try if you haven't had it before. read more

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Super tasty! We ordered the shakshuka, the half and half shawarma, and the halloumi for food. We loved the hummus on the side. I also got the Lebanese Iced Tea for a drink which was very refreshing in some humid weather. The service was pretty quick and the people were friendly. I would recommend checking it out. read more

Olive - half and half shawarma plate & shakshuka - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Amazing food. Owner was especially nice wonderful and warming. The best baba ganoush I've ever had. Had the Shashshak and was fresh and flavorful. The gyros were over flowing with meat. The coffee was nice and strong. Definitely will go multiple times read more

Food was delicious. Aside from the baklava. Ambiance was quiet. Service was lacking, it took the individual awhile to ask if we wanted anything to drink and to provide the check read more

Olive - Baklava - dry tastes like chalk - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I tend to eat light in the Summer, as I pretty much shut down in high humidity. Who knew that Summer lasts into November in New Orleans? So I was looking for a light, but filling breakfast after Mass and stumbled upon Olive walking back to my hotel from St Patrick's. What a pleasant discovery! I ordered the Shakshuka, which came with salad, hummus, and pita. To drink I had a mango juice and a Lebanese tea, which I had never heard of. For dessert, I tried the kullage. (Phyllo dough stuffed with milk custard topped with honey. Like baklava, but with dense custard filling instead of ground nuts.) A Turkish coffee finished the meal off perfectly. The shakshuka was delicious, although the eggs were a little too well done. The salad was fresh and crunchy with a delightful, light vinaigrette. The hummus was flavorful too and seemed to be homemade. The Lebanese tea was a find. Apparently, not from Lebanon, but NOLA! I expected hot tea with mint or something like that. Instead, it's iced tea with rose water, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup, with pine nuts sprinkled on top. A refreshing alternative to sweet tea! Liked it so much I got a second glass to-go. This meal was so good I'd like to try their other dishes. If you're looking for excellent Mediterranean food with fast, friendly service and great ambiance, Olive is a top-drawer option in the Downtown area. read more

I visited on a weekday evening and lucked up on a parking spot right in front of the restaurant. We were able to sit wherever we wanted and chose one of the booths. Service started out good but was nonexistent once more customers came. We started with the Lebanese tea. Ehh, it was okay but we've had better. I ordered the Half and Half Shawarma with chicken and gyro, hummus and a greek salad. It was pretty good and had some interesting flavors. The other guest had the lamb chops which were so tiny. Also the accompanying rice was dry. I'm glad I had the chance to try Olive but the tiny lamb chops and less than stellar service was a turnoff. read more

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Expect a wait if you come during lunch peak hours. We ordered the lebna and hummus dips which were phenomenal. The lebna was super creamy with a nice tang and the hummus had a great nutty flavor! I ordered the gyro plate with rice and salad, I never had gyro like this one which was cut like steak pieces super tender and flavorful. My friends ordered the lamb burger which was devoured within minutes and also the falafel plate. The falafel was very moist and had a unique minty/herby flavor to it. Overall the food was delicious and we couldn't stop eating and nibbling at it. read more

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I love a good find. We had other plans today, but parades made those impossible. I was craving Greek food, and we found this place. Wow. The server was warm and helpful. He made recommendation and even suggested a different appetizer since humus came with my entree. The Lebanese tea with rose water was superb. The two apps we ordered Falafel and Zatar Bread were so good. I ordered shawarma at his suggestion, and hubs ordered the Kabobs. Both were incredible. This is a cute, place in New Orleans that probably gets overlooked for big names. Try it. read more

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Food was fantastic. Exceptionally fresh and season just right. Staff was very pleasant and attentive. Not over priced. Would definitely recommend. read more

Olive - Kallaya - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Terrible service!!! Worst ever. Asked simple questions that he wouldn't answer and he was rude and gave me attitude. I would never go there again! read more

We were looking for a healthy, light meal with vegetarian options and were so glad to have run across this place. Nice and clean little restaurant with great service. Food came out quickly. We tried the falafel, kafta and gyro along with baba ghanoush, tzatziki and rice, all were DELICIOUS!! The falafel were especially fantastic, very flavourful and moist. We seem to have arrived right before the last evening rush so good timing on our part. read more

This is a good place if you're looking for a break from the cajun style food prevalent in the French Quarter. It was just a short walk from our hotel in the French Quarter. My wife got the Vegetarian Plate and I ordered the Gyro Plate. Both had fresh ingredients and were flavorful and tasty. The plates had generous portions and came with a basket of warm pita bread. The restaurant was quiet when we stopped in. The owner at the counter was friendly and the service overall was very good overall. The restaurant was well-kept and clean. Prices were also similar to a fast food combo meal. read more

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Food was sooo good. Raja is so friendly. He made great recommendations. Kullage was the perfect dessert finish and try their Lebanese tea. read more

Olive - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We really enjoyed our dinner, and would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys Mediterranean food.