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4.7 (455 reviews)
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Rebecca G.

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.

Adam C.

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.

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Renee M.

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.

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

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Jennifer H.

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.

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Rika M.

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.

Half and Half Shawarma (chicken & gyro)
Dane S.

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.

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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.

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Kaitlin C.

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!

Chicken shawarma plate and gyro wrap with fries
Thiri T.

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!

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Nicole D.

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.

Lebanese Tea (one of a kind recipe)
Brad R.

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.

Hummus Dip with Nuts
Amanda W.

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!

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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!

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We ordered in from DoorDash. The falafel was delicious, I love a good falafel and this is maybe the best I've ever had.

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Such wholesome food. Great hummus. Warm and comforting lentil soup. Attentive service. I come here every time I go to New Orleans.

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Great food and friendly service. Best tasting and most tender gyro meat we've tasted anywhere!

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