Olea Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing Olea, a Mediterranean-inspired tapas bar and brunch spot located in Brooklyn, NY. Olea offers a diverse menu with a focus on fresh and flavorful dishes. Customers rave about the Olea breakfast, fried halloumi, spicy feta labneh, and a variety of vegetarian and vegan options. The restaurant offers a casual and friendly environment with outdoor seating and a full bar. Happy hour specials and a menu with diverse dietary options make Olea a popular choice for brunch, dinner, and gatherings with friends. While some customers note slower service, the overall consensus is that the food at Olea is top-notch and worth the visit. Whether you're in the mood for traditional Mediterranean fare or looking to try something unique, Olea promises a delightful dining experience with a touch of rustic charm.
Olea Specials
Spanish Beef Mini Sliders
per order ; Shredded Joyce Farm Grassfed Beef Short Ribs, Manchego, Almond Romesco, Scallions and Pimenton on a Potato Roll.
Crab Cake
Fresh lump crabmeat, beet and caper greek yogurt remoulade, Tobiko fish roe and beet micro greens - per order
Potato Croquetas W/ Beet-Potato Skordalia
Aged Manchego cheese, scallions and and a potato chip crust ( per order)
Lamb Pasta
Paccheri pasta, spicy braised lamb ragu, pecorino and fresh mint
Orzo W/ Bay Scallops
With avgolemono sauce, caramelized fennel, chives, saffron, and salted organic egg yolk
Pork Ragu
Organic pork shoulder slowly briased served over creamy polenta w/ marinara & Italian sausage, green peas & pecorino cheese.
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
Brussel Sprouts
honey, lemon and chile pepper
Cauliflower Pickles
oz sweet and sour purple cauliflower pickles
Dip - Feta-Labneh Dip
Grassfed Cow Milk Feta, Goat & Cow milk Yogurt, dried mint, olive oil
Dip - Hummus
chickpeas, lemon, tahini topped with XV olive oil
Dip - Romesco
Roasted Red Peppers, Almonds, Garlic and Olive Oil
Dip - Trio
Dip - Tzatziki
Greek Yogurt Dip, Cucumber, Garlic, Dill and Olive Oil
Dip-Beet Skordalia
Roasted pureed Beets, garlic and potatoes
Falafel Artichoke Hearts
Falafel-crusted Artichoke Hearts with sweet and sour eggplant salad, herbed tahini sauce
Fried Green Olives
with Tzaitziki and Harissa
Goat Cheese Croquettes
Fried breaded pasteurized goat cheese w/ aleppo pepper inside and honey on the side.
Halloumi Cheese
Sheep and Goat Cheese from Cyprus, Harissa, Almond Romesco, scallions, parsley leaves and Fresh Chile Peppercontains cornstarch
Mushrooms
vegan garlic aioli, dry fino sherry and Aleppo pepper
Olives W/ Sesame Za'atar
oz mixed olives with pits
Patatas Bravas
fried potatoes, harissa aioli and fresh chiles
Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Sliders
to an order. Chicken confit with a mixture of "warm" middle eastern spices topped with fresh cilantro, red onion, baby spinach and a little bit of the green herbed tahini served on mini "pita" rounds. Shrimp add-on only available during dinner.
Shishito Peppers
with Lemon and sea salt and za'atar
Spanish Garlic Shrimp W/ Grilled Bread
Olive Oil, Garlic, Pimenton, Sherry Vineghar, Chili Peppers
Spanish Pitza
Pita with quince paste, aged manchego cheese, toasted garlic, chile pepper, parsley
VEGAN Kefteddes
Greek 'Impossible' Meatballs, spicy marinara, organic vegan red pepper 'feta'.ATTN ALLERGY ALERT: Vegan feta contains cornstarch and almond protein.
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Olea Tapas
Olea Sandwiches, Soups and Salads
Greek Village Salad
cherry tomatoes, radishes, peppers, red onion, cucumber, kalamata olives red wine vinegar, XV olive oil, feta cheese (vegan feta available) Cretan Cookies: Greek whole wheat & barley rusks
Kale Salad
Lacinato kale, lemon-olive-oil-caper-sundried tomato dressing, toasted pine nuts, Sicilian sheep's milk pecorino cheese
Mixed Green Salad
cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lemon-olive oil dressing, sumac
SOUP - Yellow Split Pea
VEGAN-An Olea Classic since the beginning.Turnips, carrots, green peas, leeks. Beet Skordalia on the side to add at home!
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Pumpkin And Chickpea Soup
Pureed Pumpkin and Chickpeas topped with a pomegranate-glazed pancetta
Arctic Char
skin on filet with pureed cauliflower and roasted garlic, lacinato kale, olive oil, sundried tomatoes and capers.
Braised Garlic Chicken
braised Chicken thighs (off the bone), artichoke hearts, mushrooms, fino sherry-garlic sauce, spinach and ricotta mashed potatoes.
Chicken Paella
Braised chicken thighs, crispy chorizo, chickpeas, peas, short grain rice, saffron-red pepper sofrito and harissa aiolispecify for no chorizo
Farro Pasta
Broccoli Rabe, Pumpkin, Leeks, Peas, Spinach, Zucchini, Broccoli, Green Beans, House made Ricotta, Pecorino Cheese, Walnuts, Garlic, Basil PestoVegan Parmesan cheese available; (House made, Cashew based, Vegan Parmesan) just ask to make it Vegan
Greek Paella
Roasted lamb shoulder, short grained rice, saffron-red pepper sofrito, zucchini, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sheep's milk feta, tzatziki and fresh dill.
Orecchiette Pasta
Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, white beans, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts(House made, Cashew based Vegan Parmesan available for vegan version) Just ask to make it Vegan
Pasta With Butter & Cheese
kid-friendly (no pepper no parsley!) Orechiette pasta with just butter and parmesan
Roasted Branzino
Whole fish on the bone, with head and tail, green vegetables sauteed with pimenton-garlic-butter.
Seafood Paella
Shrimp, Squid, clams, mussels, crispy chorizo, peas, short Grain Rice with Squid Ink, saffron-red pepper sofrito, and preserved lemon aiolispecify for no chorizo
Vegan Paella
saffron rice, pumpkin, red pepper sofrito, chickpeas, vegan garlic aioli, broccoli rabe, leeks, broccoli, zucchini, green beans, peas, artichoke hearts, olives and mushrooms
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Olea Entrees
Olea Groceries
oz Spicy Marinated Olives With Sesame Za'atar
Oz Eggplant Salad
oz container of Olea's Sweet and Sour Eggplant Salad. Herbs, sherry vinegar, red onion, XV olive oil, pomegranate molasses, tomato
oz Spicy Pickled Cauliflower
oz Pickled Cauliflower
Large Order Of Endive
Bag Of Small Pita; Pieces
The pita we serve with dips, not heated. Please, bag max per order. If more are needed please email info@oleabrooklyn.com at least a day in advance.
oz Harissa "Aioli" (Mayo)
Our Patatas Bravas Sauce
OLEA Blend Whole Bean Coffee oz
Organic Fair Trade coffee from Dean's Beans
Cold Yellow Split Pea Vegetable Soup
Olea Hot Fudge
oz container of our dark chocolate fudge from the "Mediterranean Hot Fudge Sundae". Bittersweet Chocolate, cocoa, honey, XV olive oil, salt and vanilla
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Beet Skordalia
Garlic, beet, potato
Feta-Labneh Dip
Feta, cow & goat milk yogurt, dried mint, olive oil, garlic
Hummus With XV Olive Oil
Romesco
Spicy Feta-Labneh
Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Garlic-Cucumber Dip
topped with fresh dill oil
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Olea Containers of Dips, no pita/no endive
Olea Sides
Creamy Cauliflower Puree (Vegan)
with roasted garlic
Garlic Bread
Sourdough bread
Ricotta Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Green Vegetables
Broccoli Rabe, Green Peas. Asparagus and Leeks with salsa Verde
Side Aioli
harissa aioli (our patatas bravas sauce)
Side Saffron Rice
Side Salad
Side Warmed Pita
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Vegan Choc Cake
Dark Chocolate olive oil cake. Espresso-Tahini Caramel. Housemade Coconut-Vanilla Ice Cream.All %vegan and GF! (and delicious)
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Olea Desserts
Olea Day Specials
Beef Empanadillas
Braised Joyce Farm short ribsScallions, rasins, olives, manchego, spicy tomatoe-honey mustard dip
Greek Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Sesame-crusted bread, Kefalograviera, Mozzarella and Provolone cheeses, zucchini, spicy tomato-honey-mustard dip and cucumbers with Greek dressing, red onion and fresh oregano
Greek Pasta And Meatballs (All Vegan)
Whole Wheat Orzo, Impossible Kefteddes, Spinach, Tomato Sauce, feta, cashew parmesan, oregano
Mediterranean Lamb Chili
Braised lamb shoulder, ground lamb, cannellini beans, eggplant, topped with baked polenta, manchego cheese, herbed yogurt, pickled red onions, scallions, & fresno chili peppers. GLUTEN FREE
Mussels W/ Toasted Baguette
Large Maine mussels, steamed with dry fino sherry, shallots, garlic, leeks, creme fraiche and pimenton
Olea Tuna Melt
Sicilian tuna, celery, capers, preserved lemon aioli, tomato, scallions, manchego cheese on multigrain cibatta.
Spanish Garlic Shrimp W/ Grilled Bread
Olive Oil, Garlic, Pimenton, Sherry Vineghar, Chili Peppers
Vegan Warm Farro & Vegetable Salad
Roasted broccoli & pumpkin, mushrooms, brussels sprouts, red onion, vegan 'feta', toasted garlic chips, pickled raisins, walnuts, arugula, tahini-lemon dressing.
Warm Farro & Vegetable Salad
ROASTED BROCCOLI & PUMPKIN, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, MUSHROOMS, RED ONIONHERB-TAHINI-LEMON-MUSHROOM DRESSING, SHEEPS MILK FETA, GARLIC CHIPS, WALNUTS, PICKLED GOLDEN RAISINSARUGULA,, PARSLEY, LEMON THYME(AVAILABLE VEGAN WITH VEGAN FETA)
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
Brunch Falafel Artichoke Hearts
Falafel-crusted Artichoke Hearts with sweet and sour eggplant salad, herbed tahini sauce
Brussel Sprouts
honey, lemon and chile pepper
Cauliflower Pickles
oz sweet and sour purple cauliflower pickles
Dip - Feta-Labneh Dip
Grassfed Cow Milk Feta, Goat & Cow milk Yogurt, dried mint, olive oil
Dip - Hummus
chickpeas, lemon, tahini topped with XV olive oil
Dip - Romesco
Roasted Red Peppers, Almonds, Garlic and Olive Oil
Dip - Trio
Dip - Tzatziki
Greek Yogurt Dip, Cucumber, Garlic, Dill and Olive Oil
Dip-Beet Skordalia
Roasted pureed Beets, garlic and potatoes
Halloumi Cheese
Sheep and Goat Cheese from Cyprus, Harissa, Almond Romesco, scallions, parsley leaves and Fresh Chile Peppercontains cornstarch
Patatas Bravas
fried potatoes, harissa aioli and fresh chiles
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Olea Day Tapas
Olea Day Egg Dishes
Eggs In Purgatory
eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce, parmesan, fresh basil. With parmesan garlic bread
Green Eggs & Lamb
Eggs scrambled with cilantro, red onion and tomato. Merguez spiced lamb-beef sausage, homefriess & pita
Olea Breakfast
Eggs scrambled with cilantro, red onion and tomato. Sweet and sour Eggplant salad. Sheep's milk feta, olives, fattoush. Whole wheat Pita with herbed yogurt and tahini-honey.
Polenta & Eggs
eggs any style, creamy polenta, salad & homefries.
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Classic French Toast
Made with Brioche bread.Fruit compote and maple syrup on the side.
Tsoureki Greek French Toast
Savory Parmesan French Toast
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Olea Day French Toasts
Olea Day Soups, Salads and Sandwiches
Avocado Toast W Or W/Out Fried Egg
BURGER - Vegan Burger
Spiced Impossible Burger patty on a Sesame seed Bun. Tomato jam, whipped organic tofu "feta", garlic aioli, cucumber, shallots, cilantro. Mixed greens salad.
Greek Chicken Platter
Grilled Chicken Breast, marinated beans, pita, feta, tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, red onion, red endive and olives.
Greek Village Salad
cherry tomatoes, radishes, peppers, red onion, cucumber, kalamata olives red wine vinegar, XV olive oil, feta cheese (vegan feta available) Cretan Cookies: Greek whole wheat & barley rusks
Mixed Green Salad
cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lemon-olive oil dressing, sumac
Pumpkin And Chickpea Soup
Pureed Pumpkin and Chickpeas topped with a pomegranate-glazed pancetta
Vegan Pumpkin And Chickpea Soup
pureed Pumpkin and Chickpeas topped with pomegranate-glazed chickpeas and pumpkin seeds.
Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Sliders
to an order. Chicken confit with a mixture of "warm" middle eastern spices topped with fresh cilantro, red onion, baby spinach and a little bit of the green herbed tahini served on mini "pita" rounds. Shrimp add-on only available during dinner.
Spanish Short Rib Sandwich
Shredded Braised Niman Ranch Short Ribs, manchego cheese, almond romesco, scallions, pimenton on a roll w/ a mixed green salad w/ sherry vinaigrette
To Go Yellow Split Pea Soup
VEGAN- An Olea Classic since the beginning!Carrots, celery, leeks, turnips, green peas endive.Our green pea puree on the side to add at home.
Tuna Sandwich
Multi grain ciabatta, Sicilian tuna salad w/ capers, olive oil vinaigrette, preserved lemon aioli, hard boiled egg, celery, red onions, tomato served with a side mixed greens salad with sherry vinaigrette
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Pita
Toasted Sourdough
Greek Yogurt
Whipped Greek Cow and Goat milk Yogurt.
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Olea Day Lite Dishes
Olea Day Side Dishes
Applewood Bacon
Fattoush Salad
Garlic Bread
Sourdough bread
Homefries
Lamb-Beef Sausage
Side Herbed Yogurt
Greek yogurt with basil, mint, cilantro, parsley, salt and pepper
Side Pita
Side Polenta
Side Salad
Spicy Beans
With sheep's milk feta cheese
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Vegan Choc Cake
Dark Chocolate olive oil cake. Espresso-Tahini Caramel. Housemade Coconut-Vanilla Ice Cream.All %vegan and GF! (and delicious)
Olea Daytime Desserts
Olea Day Groceries
oz Spicy Pickled Cauliflower
oz Pickled Cauliflower
oz Spicy Marinated Olives With Sesame Za'atar
oz Harissa "Aioli" (Mayo)
Our Patatas Bravas Sauce
OLEA Blend Whole Bean Coffee oz
Organic Fair Trade coffee from Dean's Beans
Oz Eggplant Salad
oz container of Olea's Sweet and Sour Eggplant Salad. Herbs, sherry vinegar, red onion, XV olive oil, pomegranate molasses, tomato
Large Order Of Endive
Cold Yellow Split Pea Vegetable Soup
Olea Hot Fudge
oz container of our dark chocolate fudge from the "Mediterranean Hot Fudge Sundae". Bittersweet Chocolate, cocoa, honey, XV olive oil, salt and vanilla
Bag Of Small Pita; Pieces
The pita we serve with dips, not heated. Please, bag max per order. If more are needed please email info@oleabrooklyn.com at least a day in advance.
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks
Beet Skordalia
Garlic, beet, potato
Feta-Labneh Dip
Feta, cow & goat milk yogurt, dried mint, olive oil, garlic
Hummus With XV Olive Oil
Romesco
Spicy Feta-Labneh
Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Garlic-Cucumber Dip
topped with fresh dill oil
Bag Of Small Pita; Pieces
The pita we serve with dips, not heated. Please, bag max per order. If more are needed please email info@oleabrooklyn.com at least a day in advance.
Large Order Of Endive
To Go Utensil
Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks