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.

$13.00

Crab Cake

Fresh lump crabmeat, beet and caper greek yogurt remoulade, Tobiko fish roe and beet micro greens - per order

$17.00

Potato Croquetas W/ Beet-Potato Skordalia

Aged Manchego cheese, scallions and and a potato chip crust ( per order)

$11.00

Lamb Pasta

Paccheri pasta, spicy braised lamb ragu, pecorino and fresh mint

$29.00

Orzo W/ Bay Scallops

With avgolemono sauce, caramelized fennel, chives, saffron, and salted organic egg yolk

$28.00

Pork Ragu

Organic pork shoulder slowly briased served over creamy polenta w/ marinara & Italian sausage, green peas & pecorino cheese.

$28.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

$12.00

Brussel Sprouts

honey, lemon and chile pepper

$11.00

Cauliflower Pickles

oz sweet and sour purple cauliflower pickles

$4.00

Dip - Feta-Labneh Dip

Grassfed Cow Milk Feta, Goat & Cow milk Yogurt, dried mint, olive oil

$11.00

Dip - Hummus

chickpeas, lemon, tahini topped with XV olive oil

$9.00

Dip - Romesco

Roasted Red Peppers, Almonds, Garlic and Olive Oil

$10.00

Dip - Trio

$22.00

Dip - Tzatziki

Greek Yogurt Dip, Cucumber, Garlic, Dill and Olive Oil

$10.00

Dip-Beet Skordalia

Roasted pureed Beets, garlic and potatoes

$9.00

Falafel Artichoke Hearts

Falafel-crusted Artichoke Hearts with sweet and sour eggplant salad, herbed tahini sauce

$14.00

Fried Green Olives

with Tzaitziki and Harissa

$12.00

Goat Cheese Croquettes

Fried breaded pasteurized goat cheese w/ aleppo pepper inside and honey on the side.

$14.00

Halloumi Cheese

Sheep and Goat Cheese from Cyprus, Harissa, Almond Romesco, scallions, parsley leaves and Fresh Chile Peppercontains cornstarch

$16.00

Mushrooms

vegan garlic aioli, dry fino sherry and Aleppo pepper

$12.00

Olives W/ Sesame Za'atar

oz mixed olives with pits

$5.00

Patatas Bravas

fried potatoes, harissa aioli and fresh chiles

$10.00

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.

$13.00

Shishito Peppers

with Lemon and sea salt and za'atar

$9.00

Spanish Garlic Shrimp W/ Grilled Bread

Olive Oil, Garlic, Pimenton, Sherry Vineghar, Chili Peppers

$19.00

Spanish Pitza

Pita with quince paste, aged manchego cheese, toasted garlic, chile pepper, parsley

$11.00

VEGAN Kefteddes

Greek 'Impossible' Meatballs, spicy marinara, organic vegan red pepper 'feta'.ATTN ALLERGY ALERT: Vegan feta contains cornstarch and almond protein.

$16.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

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

$16.00

Kale Salad

Lacinato kale, lemon-olive-oil-caper-sundried tomato dressing, toasted pine nuts, Sicilian sheep's milk pecorino cheese

$16.00

Mixed Green Salad

cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lemon-olive oil dressing, sumac

$10.00

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!

$10.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Pumpkin And Chickpea Soup

Pureed Pumpkin and Chickpeas topped with a pomegranate-glazed pancetta

$12.00

Arctic Char

skin on filet with pureed cauliflower and roasted garlic, lacinato kale, olive oil, sundried tomatoes and capers.

$29.00

Braised Garlic Chicken

braised Chicken thighs (off the bone), artichoke hearts, mushrooms, fino sherry-garlic sauce, spinach and ricotta mashed potatoes.

$26.00

Chicken Paella

Braised chicken thighs, crispy chorizo, chickpeas, peas, short grain rice, saffron-red pepper sofrito and harissa aiolispecify for no chorizo

$28.00

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

$23.00

Greek Paella

Roasted lamb shoulder, short grained rice, saffron-red pepper sofrito, zucchini, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sheep's milk feta, tzatziki and fresh dill.

$34.00

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

$22.00

Pasta With Butter & Cheese

kid-friendly (no pepper no parsley!) Orechiette pasta with just butter and parmesan

$8.00

Roasted Branzino

Whole fish on the bone, with head and tail, green vegetables sauteed with pimenton-garlic-butter.

$34.00

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

$32.00

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

$26.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Olea Entrees

Olea Groceries

oz Spicy Marinated Olives With Sesame Za'atar

$9.00

Oz Eggplant Salad

oz container of Olea's Sweet and Sour Eggplant Salad. Herbs, sherry vinegar, red onion, XV olive oil, pomegranate molasses, tomato

$8.00

oz Spicy Pickled Cauliflower

$6.00

oz Pickled Cauliflower

$9.00

Large Order Of Endive

$7.00

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.

$10.00

oz Harissa "Aioli" (Mayo)

Our Patatas Bravas Sauce

$5.00

OLEA Blend Whole Bean Coffee oz

Organic Fair Trade coffee from Dean's Beans

$16.00

Cold Yellow Split Pea Vegetable Soup

$12.00

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

$8.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Beet Skordalia

Garlic, beet, potato

$11.00

Feta-Labneh Dip

Feta, cow & goat milk yogurt, dried mint, olive oil, garlic

$13.00

Hummus With XV Olive Oil

$11.00

Romesco

$12.00

Spicy Feta-Labneh

$16.00

Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Garlic-Cucumber Dip

topped with fresh dill oil

$12.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Olea Containers of Dips, no pita/no endive

Olea Sides

Creamy Cauliflower Puree (Vegan)

with roasted garlic

$6.00

Garlic Bread

Sourdough bread

$6.00

Ricotta Mashed Potatoes

$6.00

Sauteed Green Vegetables

Broccoli Rabe, Green Peas. Asparagus and Leeks with salsa Verde

$7.00

Side Aioli

harissa aioli (our patatas bravas sauce)

$1.00

Side Saffron Rice

$6.00

Side Salad

$6.00

Side Warmed Pita

$1.50

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Vegan Choc Cake

Dark Chocolate olive oil cake. Espresso-Tahini Caramel. Housemade Coconut-Vanilla Ice Cream.All %vegan and GF! (and delicious)

$12.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Olea Desserts

Olea Day Specials

Beef Empanadillas

Braised Joyce Farm short ribsScallions, rasins, olives, manchego, spicy tomatoe-honey mustard dip

$11.00

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

$18.00

Greek Pasta And Meatballs (All Vegan)

Whole Wheat Orzo, Impossible Kefteddes, Spinach, Tomato Sauce, feta, cashew parmesan, oregano

$22.00

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

$22.00

Mussels W/ Toasted Baguette

Large Maine mussels, steamed with dry fino sherry, shallots, garlic, leeks, creme fraiche and pimenton

$19.00

Olea Tuna Melt

Sicilian tuna, celery, capers, preserved lemon aioli, tomato, scallions, manchego cheese on multigrain cibatta.

$19.00

Spanish Garlic Shrimp W/ Grilled Bread

Olive Oil, Garlic, Pimenton, Sherry Vineghar, Chili Peppers

$19.00

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.

$18.00

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)

$18.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

$12.00

Brunch Falafel Artichoke Hearts

Falafel-crusted Artichoke Hearts with sweet and sour eggplant salad, herbed tahini sauce

$13.00

Brussel Sprouts

honey, lemon and chile pepper

$11.00

Cauliflower Pickles

oz sweet and sour purple cauliflower pickles

$4.00

Dip - Feta-Labneh Dip

Grassfed Cow Milk Feta, Goat & Cow milk Yogurt, dried mint, olive oil

$11.00

Dip - Hummus

chickpeas, lemon, tahini topped with XV olive oil

$9.00

Dip - Romesco

Roasted Red Peppers, Almonds, Garlic and Olive Oil

$10.00

Dip - Trio

$22.00

Dip - Tzatziki

Greek Yogurt Dip, Cucumber, Garlic, Dill and Olive Oil

$10.00

Dip-Beet Skordalia

Roasted pureed Beets, garlic and potatoes

$9.00

Halloumi Cheese

Sheep and Goat Cheese from Cyprus, Harissa, Almond Romesco, scallions, parsley leaves and Fresh Chile Peppercontains cornstarch

$16.00

Patatas Bravas

fried potatoes, harissa aioli and fresh chiles

$10.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Olea Day Tapas

Olea Day Egg Dishes

Eggs In Purgatory

eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce, parmesan, fresh basil. With parmesan garlic bread

$19.00

Green Eggs & Lamb

Eggs scrambled with cilantro, red onion and tomato. Merguez spiced lamb-beef sausage, homefriess & pita

$19.00

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.

$17.00

Polenta & Eggs

eggs any style, creamy polenta, salad & homefries.

$18.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Classic French Toast

Made with Brioche bread.Fruit compote and maple syrup on the side.

$13.00

Tsoureki Greek French Toast

$15.00

Savory Parmesan French Toast

$19.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Olea Day French Toasts

Olea Day Soups, Salads and Sandwiches

Avocado Toast W Or W/Out Fried Egg

$12.00

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.

$19.00

Greek Chicken Platter

Grilled Chicken Breast, marinated beans, pita, feta, tzatziki, tomato, cucumber, red onion, red endive and olives.

$19.00

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

$16.00

Mixed Green Salad

cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lemon-olive oil dressing, sumac

$10.00

Pumpkin And Chickpea Soup

Pureed Pumpkin and Chickpeas topped with a pomegranate-glazed pancetta

$12.00

Vegan Pumpkin And Chickpea Soup

pureed Pumpkin and Chickpeas topped with pomegranate-glazed chickpeas and pumpkin seeds.

$12.00

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.

$13.00

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

$20.00

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.

$10.00

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

$19.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Pita

$3.00

Toasted Sourdough

$2.00

Greek Yogurt

Whipped Greek Cow and Goat milk Yogurt.

$8.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Olea Day Lite Dishes

Olea Day Side Dishes

Applewood Bacon

$6.00

Fattoush Salad

$4.00

Garlic Bread

Sourdough bread

$6.00

Homefries

$6.00

Lamb-Beef Sausage

$8.00

Side Herbed Yogurt

Greek yogurt with basil, mint, cilantro, parsley, salt and pepper

$4.00

Side Pita

$1.50

Side Polenta

$7.00

Side Salad

$6.00

Spicy Beans

With sheep's milk feta cheese

$4.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Vegan Choc Cake

Dark Chocolate olive oil cake. Espresso-Tahini Caramel. Housemade Coconut-Vanilla Ice Cream.All %vegan and GF! (and delicious)

$12.00

Olea Daytime Desserts

Olea Day Groceries

oz Spicy Pickled Cauliflower

$6.00

oz Pickled Cauliflower

$9.00

oz Spicy Marinated Olives With Sesame Za'atar

$9.00

oz Harissa "Aioli" (Mayo)

Our Patatas Bravas Sauce

$5.00

OLEA Blend Whole Bean Coffee oz

Organic Fair Trade coffee from Dean's Beans

$16.00

Oz Eggplant Salad

oz container of Olea's Sweet and Sour Eggplant Salad. Herbs, sherry vinegar, red onion, XV olive oil, pomegranate molasses, tomato

$8.00

Large Order Of Endive

$7.00

Cold Yellow Split Pea Vegetable Soup

$12.00

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

$8.00

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.

$10.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Beet Skordalia

Garlic, beet, potato

$11.00

Feta-Labneh Dip

Feta, cow & goat milk yogurt, dried mint, olive oil, garlic

$13.00

Hummus With XV Olive Oil

$11.00

Romesco

$12.00

Spicy Feta-Labneh

$16.00

Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Garlic-Cucumber Dip

topped with fresh dill oil

$12.00

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.

$10.00

Large Order Of Endive

$7.00

To Go Utensil

Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. Thanks

$0.00

Olea Containers of Dips, no pita/no endive included