Somehow on a Saturday night this place was able to accommodate our party of nine. The dining room is beautiful- and not so loud you couldn't enjoy a conversation across the table. The pita is very tasty. Maybe not pillowy and out of this world, but tasty. The apps and mains were all delicious. Sam our waiter was on spot- great service. Thanks!. Highly recommended. read more

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I came to White Olive for a corporate event that I planned myself! First off, I would highly recommend this place based on the service and food itself. Every dish was absolutely delicious and everyone in my party agreed. The ambiance is well lit and they had an area in the back that fit a large party. The only reason I didn't give this 5/5 stars is because of the difference you see online vs in person for the menu. We ordered the platinum menu for $140/p. Online, it says that your menu comes with two drinks per person (choice of cocktails and wines from the list). To our surprise, these were completely removed from the curated menu. Our server didn't know anything about that and told us it was additional to add drinks. Due to the lack of menu transparency here (which is very important to me), I lowered my rating. read more

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First the good: nicely appointed decor, well lit so not for a romantic dinner. Service was excellent. Now the not so good: food was barely warm, and the snapper was overwhelmed by the olive tapenade. For the price, you can do better. read more

White Olive - Red snapper and chicken piccata - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped in for lunch! When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a very gorgeous restaurant. I was served by Saniya and she was nice. I had: Espresso Yourself Vodka Martini Green Risotto Shrimp Chilean Seabass Chicken Picatta Molten Chocolate Cake My favorite was the green risotto shrimp! I had a great time here all in all! read more

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The staff were super welcoming and attentive. I loved the Christmas decorations. Our favorite dish was the grilled octopus. It's a must get if you love a creamy sauce. I could've honestly ate the whole thing to myself. Love the prime location and will be back for the grilled octopus. read more

White Olive - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Cute and pretty beautiful space. Our hostess/waitress seemed to be training a new waiter and was rather rude to him. Menu is somewhat limited and truthfully deeply overpriced for the portions and taste. Very few vegan/veg options. Wouldn't recommend it read more

White Olive was an exceptional experience. Located within the Shoreham Hotel, this restaurant has to be seen, in order to be believed. The dining room is polished with sandstone walls, white oak floors, and cream cushioned leather chairs. It is well lit and every type of seating looked very comfortable. Their signature cocktails were incredible. I asked for a "sweet" selection and our extraordinary Server, Nadia, recommended the Blue Sky (Altos Reposado Tequila, coconut, lime juice, cointreau, blue curacao, dried orange, and coconut flakes). I cannot recommend this drink, enough! It was remarkably smooth, deliciously sweet, and every flavor came together to create this memorable drink. We started with the Mushroom Risotto (Creamy risotto with mixed mushroom and truffle oil). This appetizer had a silky texture, the seasoning was exquisite, and is a wonderful starter. Our entrees were: White Olive Signature Pasta (Fresh fettuccini pasta tossed with creamy sauce, mixed peppers, shallot onion, brussel sprouts, and smoked salmon). The other entree was Lobster Pasta (Maine lobster over fettuccini in creamy alfredo sauce). Both of these dishes were LARGE, flavorful, and we even had to ask for to-go boxes, because of the large servings. Highly recommend both items. White Olive is a highly recommended restaurant, where you will receive top notch service, drinks, and memorable food. read more

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GNO and what a great choice. 55th off of 6th Ave, cute little intimate spot. Very nicely decorated and you immediately feel like you are about to enjoy some fine dining. For starters I had a Figgy Business, sooo good! One girlfriend had the White Olive Punch and she said it was amazing and the other had a Sauvignon Blanc and I switched to a Cabernet Sauvignon for dinner. Then we ordered Tuna Tartare, hands down, so fresh and so good can definitely eat by itself. It came with some pita bread and I want to say so other crackers but I was too focused on the tartare. We also ordered Calamari cause why not? I prefer the tartare over the calamari because I am biased, I loved it! For dinner, I had the lamb chops, so tender and flavorful, would definitely recommend. One girlfriend had the Red Snapper and that was cooked to perfection, she normally ends up taking food home but that night she ate the whole thing, which meant it was good. The other girlfriend had the Beef Bourguignon, the meat literally cut like butter with one swipe of the fork. It was so delicious, like a mini explosion of flavor in your mouth paired with the garlic mashed potatoes, definitely a comfort food, which she ate all of as well. For dessert we shared a slice of the Crème Brûlée cheesecake, a small piece of heaven. I am not a sweetie person and neither was my other girlfriend but that night we happily enjoyed that slice together. That nice little crunch combined with cheesecake, a great end to the night out after having such an amazing meal. Our server, Sophia was so cute and knowledgeable about the food and drinks. Service was outstanding on her behalf, very attentive during the dinner crowd. Music is playing softly in the background so you speak normally to your companion (s). I will definitely be back here to try other items from the menu. I can almost say, I had the feeling that I was in Greece again, minus the 9 hour flight. Excellent experience White Olive! read more

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Food is visually appealing and tasty. Atmosphere is a modern flare with comfort. The fried liver was exceptionally prepared. read more

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Walked in without a reservation on a weekday with no expectations but left pleasantly surprised by both food and service. The service was extraordinary and our server Nadia was attentive, open to giving recommendations and friendly! The chicken picatta was so tender and calamari was well done without any frills. If you're in the area stop by! read more

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Came here to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday with our family. We reserved the semi private space in the back and it was lovely. The service was great and the hostess and staff helped us surprise my mom as she didn't know our extended family came in from various parts of the east coast to celebrate. Good food and great ambiance. Will definitely come back! read more

We were seated at a table that had something on my chair and the fringe of the decorative top tablecloth had food stains. We asked to change the decorative top and she said to change tables. So we did. I got the lentil soup, grilled halloumi, and the red snapper. We drank Pellegrino. I didn't like that the glasses were plastic. The soup was good. Very much a tomato base. The halloumi was a bit salty. I had the red snapper and my friend got the sea bass. Neither were impressed with the fish. Place was pretty empty when we started. Nice decor. Good service. A quiet oasis in the city. read more

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Absolutely glorious! Beautiful interior. No Paper Strips On tablecloths to save on laundry. Serious pet peeve! Incredible organized staff. The server from Turkey, the magnificent server from Morocco. All treated me as though I were the only diner in the restaurant. Incredible Margarita, the Beef Burguinon was sublime. But, alas, no pearl onions & carrots. Just laughed about that, & as minor an issue as can be. A lovely experience in every way. Will definitely go back! read more

So I met up with a former colleague for lunch last week. We had 4 mezze choice, Chilean sea bass and some cocktails. Was hyped for some good Mediterranean food, but everything we had was just average. Not bad but not great. Maybe we needed to try something else? read more

Had dinner at White Olive on a Friday evening, drawn by its clean, modern vibe and promise of Mediterranean flavors. The space was stylish and quiet, though over-air-conditioned, which made it less comfortable. Service was efficient and informed. The mezze platter looked pre-scooped and was hit or miss--the tzatziki and chicken salad were solid, but the hummus and eggplant lacked flavor. They charged us extra for cucumbers even though we forwent the pita and you'd think a Mediterranean restaurant has plenty of cucumbers to offer. The Greek salad was cucumber-heavy and basic. Sea bass came beautifully plated but underseasoned, with small portions and more garnish than substance. At $225 for two (with just one glass of wine), the experience felt overpriced for the quality. A good-looking place that needs to back it up on the plate. read more

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The restaurant was beautiful inside we were greeted by a lovely waitress was so kind to us . Our food was perfect and in all, it was just a great time the perfect setting . read more

White Olive - Calamari Chicken piccata - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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This was such a great find! Ambiance: The restaurant was beautiful! So perfectly decorated and such attention to detail. They have beautiful foliage and twinkle lights. The dishware and glassware matches perfectly with the theme of the restaurant. They also have really cute serving ware that enhances the dining experience. Food: Food was so good! The pita bread was perfectly cooked and came out fresh and hot. It had some really nice seasoning on it too. We ordered the 4 mezze deal and all 4 of the mezzes were excellent. It is really hard to pick one favorite so I'd say the two I loved the most were the White Olive Spicy Ezme and the Htipiti. We also got the Tzatziki and the Melitzanosalata and they were also really good. I will say that the White Olive Spicy Ezme is something unique that I haven't found at any of the other Mediterranean restaurants we've been to in the city. We also good the salad and it had so many different fresh vegetables and the dressing was well seasoned. The Halloumi cheese was also a personal favorite. It was seasoned with capers and other veggies and a vinaigrette that added the perfect level of acidity. Service: The service was good, very friendly. It was a bit slow though. Price: The restaurant is on the higher end of prices but I wouldn't say it's unreasonable considering the portion sizes. Additional Bonus: The restaurant is on Seated so we got cash for dining there :) If you don't used the Seated app, I highly recommend it as a NYC diner. When you download it, get $10 if you use the code: Forum1 read more

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Came here for a really fun work dinner with colleagues- Baba (I'm not even sure what his name is- I think he's the manager but the man was seriously doing it all- taking orders, serving, recommending drinks, welcoming folks at the front door) was the MVP of the night, and I think a lot of the fun from this dinner was thanks to him. Decor/Ambiance- very cute aesthetic with white walls, olive branches and nice lighting, very beach-y. Service- outstanding. Drink orders were prompt, lots of great explanations about the food (as we had some folks with dietary restrictions) and just so attentive and warm. One of my dairy-free coworkers had specifically asked for a dish without dairy- while it did come out with the dairy product, it was promptly whisked back and made anew. Food- spectacular spread! Baba gave us a lot of great recommendations and we were able to try delicious mezze, grilled shrimp, beef lollipops (a surprise favorite!), grilled halloumi, and more. For my entree, I ordered the grilled octopus (tender chunks of grilled octopus in a bechamel/eggplant puree) that came out on a sizzling plate, and I gobbled up every last bite. I especially recommend this place if you have a folks with different dietary restrictions as well as different tastes- the servers will make sure to make the appropriate recommendations and really make sure everyone has a great time. read more

We stopped in for a drink and an appetizer. It has a great atmosphere. We did not have a reservation but were seated immediately. They were not very busy. We sat for at least 20 min at our table without being acknowledged by any server. We did finally order drinks and 2 appetizers and a side as they were completely out of all of their charcuterie items. The calamari was outstanding. The hummus was just ok and the Brussels were marginal. read more

White Olive - Calamari hummus and bread. - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Great place for dinner or happy hour in the heart of NYC. Service was great, beautiful restaurant. Hummus was delicious. read more

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Last night, we visited White Olive for the second time, having reserved a table for Valentine's Day. They took us to the back room, and we initially thought it was a special, better table. However, the lighting and design of the back room were completely off and didn't compare to the main dining area, which has a street view. We ordered four mezze dishes, but the menu items, presentation, and taste were drastically different from our previous visit. Last time, the dips were delicious and beautifully presented. Unfortunately, none of the dips this time lived up to those standards (you can see the difference in the photo). We also ordered a chicken piccata--it was okay, but not nearly the same quality as before. Even the service wasn't as good as our first experience. We had loved this place the first time, which is why we chose it for Valentine's Day, but this time we were really disappointed. read more

White Olive - 4 Mezze Choices - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Great restaurant!! Had a work team dinner and would definitely come back again! Their mushroom risotto was excellent! read more

White Olive - White Olive Signature Pasta - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

3.5/5. Food was decent, but service was subpar. I think they were understaffed as we had to call someone over each time we needed anything. As for the food, we ordered lentil soup, crab cakes, pita/dip, salmon, and lobster pasta. I recommend the lentil soup for sure! Crab cakes were ok, wouldn't order again. The lobster pasta was good, nice pieces of lobster in it, but the pasta itself was fairly bland and could've used more flavor. read more

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Delicious Mediterranean food! Ambiance is lovely and service is quick and responsive.

fabulous restaurant! gorgeous interior and exterior. kind waiters and fast service. food was incredible, 10/10 recommend! read more

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Dropped in after an event nearby. Quiet, convenient location with cozy street level dining area and bar. Food was outstanding from grilled octopus, salmon, baklava, tapenade and much more! Restaurant was half full but quiet. We had a wonderful conversation with couple next to us and left thinking we should return soon. read more

Nice midtown lunch spot. The fish was a bit chewy (I had the Chilean sea bass, I don't think that is normal). The mezzo was great - had the white olive spicy one with pita bread. My friend was in pass over (pita is leaven) so I had all the pita. Nice service, wasn't super busy read more

I've turned many people into regulars by bringing them here. These foods deliver premium quality without premium prices. This restaurant provides exceptional customer care. The staff is patient and the food is worth savoring. Absolute evaluation. read more

Relaxing Mediterranean spot with all the classic hits. The halloumi and hummus to start then lavraki and chicken piccata. Friendly staff. read more

White Olive - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Starting with the total recap- this place is a place to go back to. I haven't had a memorable experience like this in a while. Everything about this place was perfect- food, interior, service and ambiance. I had a truffle oil pasta as well as the grilled octopus for the appetizer they were EXCELLENT. Before I even started to order the table setting and cleanliness of the restaurant was A++. I do really appreciate the detail. I was there for about 2 hours and had a full course of meal with my friend and we both walked out happy. read more

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Really underrated Mediterranean spot! The interior is designed very well. The service is good. We got the lobster pasta, octopus salad, and hummus. Everything was really tasty. The pasta was creamy and very generous with lobster. The salad was light and refreshing. We got the baklava with ice cream for dessert, which was a delicious combo. I would definitely visit again! read more

White Olive - Lobster pasta, octopus salad, Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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The restaurant is pretty and the staff is very nice. We had good service and were treated well. However, the food had no flavor and was ridiculously overpriced for what it was. Additionally, the restaurant does not have a restroom in the dining area, you need to walk into the hotel lobby and the restroom leaves a lot to be desired. There are much better Mediterranean restaurants in the city, save your money. read more

Ambience was great for a weeknight work dinner. We had the green shrimp risotto and the mezze platter and liked everything!

This restaurant is absolutely GORGEOUS! It is so cute and so pretty inside. I definitely was undressed for it but nevertheless had a great time. The vibes are immaculate in here -- for starters, there was a live violinist play covers of pop songs. The food here was fire! My favorites were the tuna tartar, hummus, and lobster pasta but ALL the food was delicious. I would definitely come back here, especially on a date. I would 10/10 recommend coming here before this hidden gem blows up and it is hard to get reservations here! read more

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We had an awful experience. We should have left as soon as we walked into the place. 1. First impressions are lasting ones. The place looks like a diner and when we were given the menus, we were confirmed in our impressions. Only larger menus are found in Cheesecake Factory, Applebee's and neighborhood diners - but this one was up there! All the choices should have led us out the door knowing that they seemingly specialize "in everything" - NOT. 2. Service was haphazard and poorly timed. There seemed to be two server and one busser. The poor busser seemed to be running like crazy. No joy or excitement in recommendations or presentation. 3. Major complaint: our food was room temperature and tasteless. Soup was best thing but even that was not hot. Beef Bourgogne had five small pieces of meat that were rough - not tender and sauce unappealing on a bed of potatoes. Partner's fish was similarly tasteless and not hot. 4. Price of meal over 200 USD. Was not worth it for us. Did not have an opportunity to speak to any maître d or manager as no one made their way to our table to check on us. read more

Truly amazingly delicious food and even better service! I went in with my family of 6 including my little brother who's in a wheelchair. They accommodated for us so well and quickly. Truly making us and my brother feel so special! Atmosphere is great! Super welcoming, clean sleek look! Perfect for dinner with friends and family or a date night! Definitely a must if visiting! read more

White Olive - Filet Mignon Rossini and a Aphrodite cocktail - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

I was glad to finally see this establishment open. It didn't disappoint the menu is simple yet elegant......no wrong selection to be had. The food was seasoned to perfection and fresh. The waiter was very helpful and attentive. Only slights....well general observations......hopes for change....being their liquor license gets issued very soon....side note the Mocktails were still Amazing (and very appreciated and enjoyable)!!!!! Very refreshing and hit the spot (they should maintain such a seasonal list going forward even after the liquor license is issued); But I am excited for them to make Outstanding Cocktails when alcohol can be added to the mix with similar innovations maintained. And the final observation is the bathroom which is/was a semi afterthought or I'm assuming difficulty due to the hotel shared space - one room accessible by the swipe of a card. But the overall thoughts are I am going to love this place and will be a great spot in rotation for summer eatings after work or just because. read more

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I was in NYC for meetings, my biz partner and I had an amazing dinner. The food is out of this world - ask Baba what to eat - he recommended I have the Beef Bourguignon, it was incredible. The waitstaff was really attentive and it's a cozy, warm room. I'll be back! read more

White Olive - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Great opening in midtown area, very cozy interior with Greek - Turkish inspired menu from all sort of mezze spreads to saganaki to keftedes that my 3 year old absolutely loved! From Mezze spread we loved them all but my absolute favorite was Girit Ezme feta spread with walnuts and pistachio perfectly proportioned and delish. Pacanga Pastry is something similar to cheese cigars but what's even better it has pastrami inside as well, crunchy and full of flavor! Keftedes (pork free) meatballs that my child finished an entire plate, they were served in tomato sauce with tzatziki on the side. Shrimp Saganaki is served in cast iron dish with tomato ouzo and chilli sauce finished with feta cheese simple and once again full of flavor. The best pasta Trenette Truffle that stole my heart and I can't wait to go back for more of it , it's a home made narrow and flat pasta tossed with mushrooms and creamy truffle sauce that we couldn't get enough of !!! All the food on the menu is incredible but what really fascinated me is their amazing MOCKTAILS! We've tried them all, so flavourful and made with fresh ingredients and organic farm produce! Shout out Alexander for crafting these delish beverages and Akiv for outstanding service! Manager was cheerful and enthusiastic made our evening so cozy and enjoyable! Can't wait to bring more friends and family to this new midtown gem! read more

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Found this restaurant to be solidly mediocre. The food was acceptable, but I didn't sense any passion or "homemade" dishes. I wouldn't call this a true "Greek" restaurant; more like generalized Mediterranean food. Very pretty ambiance and decor, but somehow struck me as a bit "fake" and corporate. Fish was a bit dry, although skin was crisp - not cooked to order in my opinion, but reheated; sautéed mushrooms and also the spinach were served almost cold (maybe microwaved too quickly?). Definitely not cooked to order, either, as far as I could tell. Service was professional and polite. Overall, a "fair at most" place for lunch or dinner, but not a place to which I'd return. read more