If you are in New Orleans and looking for a place to grab some Greek food for dinner and don't want to be on Bourbon Street with the rest of the tourists. I highly recommend swinging over to The Olive. This small restaurant that only had a handful of people in it has some great restaurant staff that will give you some suggestions on what to eat as well as drink. Foo came out and had some amazing flavors. It's probably one of the best Greek restaurants I've found in the area. read more

Olive - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I feel lied to in these reviews. This food is not by any chance the best in the city. The food came out cold and was rewarmed and still not hot. The rice was dry. The hummus lacked flavor. The lamb was decently seasoned but a bit tough. Service was lacking completely. Felt more like I had gotten food at a food court. Update : my dog loved it. I added the meat to her food so there's a win. If you want to treat your little ones. read more

Olive - Shawarma beef and chicken - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I recently started working in the CBD area and on days when I don't pack lunch, I've been searching for affordable and delicious lunch spots and Olive became one of those yesterday! I wanted something light but feeling for lunch and upon searching the area, I saw Olive on Apple Maps and decided to give it a try. The restaurant was very clean when I first walked in and they had a few people at some tables. The guy who took my order was super friendly. I ordered the gyro plate which came out to be around $17, but for the amount of food I received and the quality felt worth it. My food came out fresh, hot and so good, I'd for sure be back even not on my lunch break! read more

I've only eaten 1 meal here, but it was delicious! My friend, and I shared the appetizer platter, which came with two falafels and two grape leaves, Labna, hummus, babaghanoush and tabouli. Everything was so tasty, I especially loved the creaminess of the Labna, and the tanginess of the grape leaves, as well as the true texture, and slight hint of smokiness of the babaghanoush. Very tasty!! Service was a little hit or miss as they are a small family run restaurant, but they were so pleasant. And, my goodness, they were so busy for a Thursday evening. They had tons of takeout orders and delivery orders and by the time my friend and I left at 7 PM the place was packed. Seating is limited, but the food comes out quickly and you can enjoy your meal and go. If you want to get some good Lebanese food and you don't wanna go to Lebanon's across town this is a great spot to be at. there's no liquor license, but they do have Perrier and the Lebanese iced tea. It's all really tasty and I'll be back again. So conveniently located in the CBD on Carondelet, off the street car line. And it definitely fills the need for a good lunch and dinner spot in the area that's not going to break your budget and will be good to the vegetarian and carnivores alike. read more

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

First off I don't understand any of the bad reviews, especially the ones saying the hummus lacked flavor. The hummus here has so much flavor that it punched me in the mouth, stole my lunch money and came back with more flavor it bought with the money. I was staying nearby with my NOLA newbie partner, and we were looking for somewhere for lunch. A lot of nearby places were closed by the mid afternoon, and then this popped up when I searched for vegan options. It had a 4.8 on Google and 5 stars on here. I saw what type of food it was and we immediately walked over. It's not very clear whether it's table service or order at the counter for sit down or takeout, so we went to the counter. We looked at the menu for a couple minutes and then a guy came asking if we were doing dine in or takeout. We said dine in and he told us to sit wherever we wanted. I got an order of hummus and peppers and my partner got the shrimp plate. I tried the hummus with a fork first and the lemon flavor punched me in the mouth so hard, it hit me really fast. It was so smooth and creamy, my partner tried it and agreed. They tried their shrimp dish and the facial expression response said it all. I tried some of the veggies in the dish, and they were seasoned so so so well I added some to my hummus and made a little (very thin not thick like most is) pita pocket. I wasn't sure if the peppers were supposed to be sliced peppers or what, and honestly I was in such food heaven I forgot about that part until writing this. The combo of the cooked veggies and and hummus was a combo I wish was on the menu. Partners dish also came with a salad with a dressing on it I want to keep in my fridge. We both lost our minds over what we were eating, and I am not ashamed to say I licked the plate. I've been to Israel and I told the owner (?) who was our server that and how this was on par with hummus I had there. Turns out he's from there and as he spoke I heard his Israeli accent and it all made sense. He's been making it every morning for 10 years and it SHOWS. I wish TSA didn't count hummus as a cream/liquid (I've learned that the hard way) because I wanna bring it home with me. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are wonderful. I want to go back again and will definitely be bringing people here on my next trip. read more

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Yaaaaassss! Look no further, go ahead and eat here! We ordered the shawarma plates. One had chicken and beef, one had chicken and gyro. They were both BEYOND AMAZING! The beef is super tender, the chicken is chicken breasts- seasoned beautifully and so moist and tender. The gyro though, SOOOO DARN GOOD! The spices were perfect, it was tender, not dry... whew! The hummus is good, rice is super flavor fluffy and flavorful. Another plus is that the owner/waiter is so funny and jokes around with his customers. It's a real chill vibe! read more

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Nice restaurant upon arrival, plenty of seating. Greeted and order taken, food arrived fast. Ordered the mix kabob plate and tabbouleh. Tabbouleh was extremely salty. Kabob beef was fatty, everything else was okay. read more

We ordered the alert deputizer.Week salad and catfish platter and they're all of them.We're out of this world along with the dips were all fabulously delicious! Highly recommend the Kallak! The service with also very attentive, polite and welcoming! The restaurant is decorated with Olive oil bottles and Lebanese style plates. read more

Food was amazing, I would eat here everyday. The flavor is fresh and to the point. Service was great friendly, with what looked like one person working on the floor. The restaurant was full of customers. They took every customer in to the last minute of the hour. Ambiance was cute. Clean booth tables and single standing tables. Would recommend to try the Lebanese Tea read more

Olive - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Omg! I have been here only twice and I'm absolutely In love with it! The service, the food, ambience is all wonderful!

Delicious, fresh food. Nice staff. Reasonable prices. This would be in my regular rotation if I lived in NOLA.

A small quick-serve Mediterranean place that was perfect for a fast, healthy lunch. Walking distance from the hotels on Canal st. if you happen to be staying there. Had the chicken kabob plate. Came with pita on the side, hummus and salad. A generous portion of delicious, well-seasoned chicken pieces. Recommend! read more

Best meal ive had on this New Orleans trip thus far. The food was delicious and not over salted as many of the restaurants (southern/cajun) have been. And the prices are exceptionally reasonable. read more

Olive - Beef Kabab - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The place looked clean, food was just ok, I would not reorder their falafel, it was over spiced not in a good away. The tahini sauce tasted like it was watered down. Lamb kabob was tender and tasted right, I would reorder it again. Fattoush salad had sliced black olives from a can! Uneven cut pieces! Service was below average. The guy was not very happy with me asking questions about the menu even though I was the only one at the restaurant at the time. read more

I'm sorry to disagree with so many fellow Yelpers, but Olive is either having a bad day or folks here are not familiar with authentic Lebanese cuisine. The Gyro sandwich was wrapped in a flour tortilla instead of a pita, there were no tomatoes nor tzatziki that I was expecting, and the Gyro meat was scarce and poorly seasoned. Plus, I asked for Lebanese tea as part of my side and got artificially sweetened lemon tea from their machine. If you're a fan of authentic Lebanese, I'd recommend you keep looking. read more

$14 for a vegetarian plate in 2024 in this city is the cheapest I've ever seen! You get two pieces of falafel, baba, hummus, salad and some warm pita. I ate everything and had no leftovers. Very kind and warm service which was memorable. Parking is on the street. The inside isn't a big dining area but it was full of people. This place seems popular and well liked but I personally won't be returning; three stars completely surrounding the experience of the food only. 1. The portion was too small, even though it was the cheapest price I've been able to find for a vegetarian plate in the city. I would rather pay a little more elsewhere if it means I get more food. I sometimes have a large appetitie and sometimes I like to have leftovers. This might be appropriate for lighter eaters and would be a perfect accomodation to those sharing and ordering more food to pair with this. 2. Hummus was actually really great, very tahini forward. The overall taste of everything else was average though according to my tastebuds. I enjoy richness in flavors (I'm a taurus)! The pita didn't seem like it was made in-house. I don't know that for a fact so I can't hold it against them but it just seemed generic. I personally give my heart away for fresh bread, baked in-house. The baba unfortunately was my least favorite - it was chunky and watery at the same time. read more

Great option especially if you want something quick and different. Our Airbnb was nearby and it showed up on Yelp, so we were we're excited to give it a try. We ordered a shawarma and kebab plate to go. Food was ready when they said it would be and was still hot by the time we made it back to our airbnb. I'd say if you're really hungry, go for the shawarma plate. It contained way more food than the kebab plate, but both were very good. Meat was tender and juicy. Would definitely visit again. read more

I love the food and the service there. Everyone is always so nice and everything is always so fresh. I bring a lot of my friends here and eat here often . The ambiance is very warming and welcoming. 11/10 would recommend to anyone :) read more

Excellent vegan options, both flavorful and unique. The service was very fast, perfectly priced and delicious--absolutely FANTASTIC!

Really delicious food, fast and efficient service, it's got quaint vibes but is a great place to enjoy a meal either on your own or with someone close. So tasty and so nice! read more

Olive - Chicken Chicken Kabab - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

What a great place to stumble upon. The food was delicious!!!! Great mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for takeout. Highly recommend. read more

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Found this place randomly while visiting from out of town, and omg I'm so happy I did! Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but the service we received from Rafat was 10/10. He was the only one serving, cashing everyone out, AND bussing tables and did it all with a smile. Not once did he rush us or look stressed out. We got a beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, hummus, and fattoush salad and seriously 10/10. Oh, and I'm middle eastern so I'm a tough critic. The hospitality...the food...I will definitely go back next time I'm in NOLA! THANK YOU RAFAT!!!! read more

Olive - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We stopped here after our arrival to New Orleans since this was close to the hotel. We wanted something light before bed and they also had some vegan options for my partner too. We grabbed the vegetarian plate and chicken shawarma. The food was flavorful and delicious, even the tea is pretty good. Service was quick and friendly. And prices were reasonable for the amount. read more

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

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A gem of a find near the SuperDome stadium. After a few days of decadent eating in New Orleans, it was a welcomed relief to have a grilled salad with gyro... The salad was light, refreshing and the gyro was one of the best I've tasted.... I got very much a neighborhood vibe from the restaurant and all the take out and doordash orders we saw go through the place. They have an extensive Mediterranean / Middle Eastern menu and we will definitely be back whenever we're back in New Orleans area... Service was good and on a Sunday night, the dining area was busy but not full. After a Saints victory, the area has a whole had a lot of family and revelers walking around the neighborhood... read more

Great spot for lunch and the portions are massive! I ordered a falafel appetizer for the table and for my meal I ordered the Half and Half Shwarma platter. It was cooked and seasoned so well. Delicious hummus and homemade pita served as well. Service was very friendly and did not rush us through our meal. Place was clean and had some music on to set the mood. It was great, definitely would go back! read more

Olive - Chicken and Gyro Shwarma - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Staff was very helpful, polite, and quick. Great service, amazing food and reasonably priced menu. read more

A little Greek restaurant in New Orleans not far from Bourbon and Canal street The hummus appetizer was delicious and the accompanying pita was very fresh! The portion of the entrees was extremely generous and came with your choice of two sides. Overall, would definitely recommend this restaurant read more

Olive - Hummus Dip and Feta cheese appetizer - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food was pretty tasty. I had an entree: Half and Half Shawarma. Chicken and gyro swapped the hummus for rice. read more

Olive - Half and Half Shawarma: chicken, gyro, salad shown. Rice is underneath the meat - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Food Fresh seasoning was spot on. Portion size were good plus we had left overs. Moist not dry or stale. That's a plus! Hot tea came with real mint! Pita was hot not cold. Grape leaves we're headed up. Service was good but run by one waiter. If he's busy, you have to wait. Hummus is sensational! I was so hungry for fresh food. The salad protein & tea hit the spot! Ambience Clean olive bottles with rosemary, olives, & garlic all over the wall. Nice little eat in or take out spot that's open before dinner & 10 minutes from the Harrahs hotel. Can't beat it. read more

This place is fantastic-some of the best food I have had. We ordered the Olive appetizer and it consisted of hummus, baba ghanoush, labneh, grape leaves, falafel, tabouli, and a basket of pita and was delicious. I ordered the grilled salad with gyro-that was so good. The dressing was a somewhat sweet and tangy vinaigrette that complimented the salad nicely. My Husband ordered the Kufta kabob and I had a bite and it was amazing-the blend of spices in the meat it was devine. I will definitely come back, some of the best Lebanese food and highly recommend. Service was great and fast-it did get pretty busy while we were there, so took a minute to get our bill, but we were not in a hurry. Server was very pleasant. read more

I had read the glowing reviews and was super excited for dinner at Olive. I was sadly underwhelmed. My husband and I ordered: olive appetizer (hummus, baba ganoush, lebna, falafel, grape leaves), fried cheese, gyro plate and kufta kabob plate. The fried cheese was the best bite of the meal. The olives that came with it were soft and mushy, and neither of us ate them. The falafel, grape leaves, hummus and lebna didn't have much flavor. The gyro had a great taste and texture, but it was very greasy- in fact grease dropped from the end of the gyro piece onto my shirt. The kufta was decent but needed more seasoning. While the service was initially friendly, they were busy and we got forgotten at some point. My husband eventually had to go walking around the front part of the restaurant to get our bill. read more

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My lamb was very flavorful! I also have nothing but good things to say about the hummus and Greek salad. We visited on a quiet Thursday afternoon, and speed of service was fast! I don't live in the area, but I will recommend this to friends who plan on visiting NOLA. This is a nice, clean restaurant. read more

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Absolutely outstanding food: taste, quality and portion-wise. We had been craving Arabic cuisine and this restaurant delivered! We went for a very early dinner, had excellent service and a great meal. We highly recommend this restaurant as a must visit in New Orleans! read more

We are visiting from California and saw their yelp reviews so decided to give them a try. The food was amazing! We got the lamb kabob plate and chicken kabob plate. The meat was juicy and cooked to perfection. So good and fresh. For desert he brought us the baklava and it was so delicious. It tasted like it just came out of the oven. The dough was perfectly flaky. The owner was so nice and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back when we are in town. read more

Olive - Lamb Kabab Sandwich Chicken Kabab - Lebanese Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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*Time of day: 4:30pm on a Friday* Ambiance is casual and laid back. If you judge a restaurant by its bathroom this place is probably not for you. Chicken kabobs: A few pieces of chicken looked undercooked. The layout was great, hummus lacked flavor, overall a mid dish. Shakshuka: Hummus also lacked flavor, eggs were good. Baklava was dry and overall lacked sweetness. Overall waiting time was reasonable and service was good. I did wish the waiter checked up on us more frequently. read more

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

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Authentic food created with skill and love, excellent service and fair prices. Make sure you give it a try, for a quiet dine in experience or great take out. read more

Fresh, delicious food and warm, welcoming staff made for a great lunch in the CBD! I was craving something light and got the appetizer platter as my meal which included hummus, baba ganuj, lebna, grape leaves, tabouli and falafel. It was exactly what I needed and left feeling full. My boyfriend got the shawarma half and half plate and was quite happy with his as well. I had a bite of his and the lamb was moist, tender and flavorful. We can't wait to go back and try the other items. read more

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

Popped in to Olive for a late lunch and found the food and the service delightful. The Olive appetizer was a solid way to try everything - hummus, baba ganoush, grape leaves etc. the chicken shawarma was a little dry but the lemony dressing on the salad made up for it. Also try the Lebanese tea - unique and refreshing. Glad to have this spot on my list for future NOLA trips. read more

Pretty good food. Likes the hummus the salad and the chicken and kafta kabob. Oddly they don't serve their meals with rice which I was not expecting as rice is pretty standard with Middle Eastern dishes and the guys running the place seemed Middle Eastern. Overall good food, good prices and good service considering how busy they were. Just order rice on the side if you do come here. read more

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Really enjoyed this nice little spot! Great Greek salad and delicious gyro! Good prices as well. The staff was very courteous and friendly, checking in often and with a smile. Give it a try! read more