Olea

$ CASH ONLY $Super friend staff. Delicious food. I arrived at the first seating when they opened at 5pm. Was quickly seated, given water, menus, and the day's special. Our appetizers came out quickly hot and delicious. Only complaint was that the gnocchi was quite salty that we couldn't finish. Took it home to dilute.The peach salad from there special of the day was my favorite

Tried this gem on NYE, it was unbelievable to say the least. Service was impeccable from when we walked in the door to the end, ambience super cute & quaint and food was superior. LOUIS made our night!Tried the following:- JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE with dill aioli.- BEEF CARPACCIO arugula salad, shaved parmigiano, truffle vinaigrette- EGGPLANT ROLLATINI asparagus, whipped ricotta, tomato coulis.- PORK CHOP (14 oz.) sautéed mushrooms, scallion mashed potatoes, port wine/truffle reduction- WHOLE BRANZINO lobster, asparagus, caviar, cognac cream sauce- CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE, chocolate ganache, buttered graham cracker crumble- ALMOND BUTTER CAKE with lemon curd, whipped cream#oleaphiladelphia #phillyfood #phillyeats #Philadelphia #phillyfoodie #phillyfoodies #phl #delcopa #delco #impossibletraveler#BRANZINO #crabcake #shrimp #lobster #chocolate #buttercake #BEEFCARPACCIO #almondbuttercake #mediterranean #crab #caviar

What an evening at Olea! Celebrating a graduation with close friends couldn't have been better than at Olea. The salmon was divine--light, buttery, with a perfectly crispy skin. The orange roughy was expertly cooked, harmonizing beautifully with the risotto and vegetables. Portions left us satisfied yet craving more. But the real star? The shrimp and fettuccine Alfredo stole the spotlight, disappearing faster than you can imagine--it wasn't just eaten, it was devoured!

CASH ONLYGreat food, nothing out of this world. Kind serverA nice and quaint restaurant located in Old City. This is BYO, so that is a plus. We ordered a whole bunch of things and although all tasted good, i wasn't slapped in the face with their flavors.There is a an option where you can ask for 1/2 gnocchi and 1/2 ravioli if you want to try both and not break the bank. $30Overall, good establishment.

What a great little neighborhood BYO with a warm and friendly environment and amazing service. The food was excellent too. Highly recommend the artichokes which were maybe the best I've ever had and the mussels with amazing broth. The salmon dish is fantastic as well.

Oh man, what an awesome spot! Everything was great (from the service, to the vibes, and the food.) I have zero complaints of this place.Octopus appetizer - probably the best I've ever had. I wanted to lick the plate.Ribeye ravioli - again, probably the best raviolis I've eaten. The sauce wasn't too heavy and the ravioli was stuffed perfectly.Fish filet - mmm, I love horseradish and the sauce they made with it for the fish was *chefs kiss*Pork chops - so tender. Didn't realize that pork could be this juicy.My newest date night spot, for sure!!!

The food here is so delicious. I was also amazed when the waiter went above and beyond. I had asked if I could substitute the barramundi sides with couscous but decided against it. I imagined the original pairing on the menu is probably better anyways. However, the waiter ended up bringing out a couscous side on the house and it just so happens to be the most delicious couscous dish I've ever had. (I promise it's not because it was complimentary). I love the way the pearl couscous was prepped - it has what tasted like chopped almonds and some cranberries and very refreshing seasoning. The barramundi was very delicate and buttery. It reminded me of a fancy tilapia. My friend got the bucatini and it was so delicious she finished it all! I would love to come back again. This place is ideal for dates as well. **This place is BYOB and Cash only.

Had dinner at Olea with my YELP friend, Anna last Thursday and had a great time!Our server was incredibly nice and made us feel so welcomed from the moment we stepped into the restaurant. We really felt as if we were treated like family when we were at Olea. To start, Anna and I shared an order of artichokes, which consisted of 4 pieces. The artichokes were delicious. They had a creamy texture and were very tender. For 2 people, this was enough since there was also the complimentary pita bread, hummus and olives for us to share.For our mains, I really wanted to try the pork chop that everyone is raving about, but ended up going with the Bucatini since I was starving and craving carbs. Anna went with the Barramundi that came with its own sides. She considered subbing out one of the sides for Couscous, which our server was happy to accommodate. In the end, Anna decided not to get the Couscous and to just stick with the dish's default sides, which sounded very appealing too.It did not take long for our food to arrive. As our server set our entrees in front of us, he brought over an extra side of Couscous for Anna on the house, which was super sweet and thoughtful of him.We both enjoyed our dishes. The food was delicious, but on a scale of 1-5, I would rate it a 4. Hospitality, on the other hand, was a 6/5. We were too full for desserts this time, but we definitely would love to come back again to Olea soon.

Whoa, look at me, another fancy restaurant!It's a small place and very welcoming. It gets busy at times, so you might want to make a reservation. If you want alcohol, bring your own since they don't have it here. Honestly, I prefer this rather than being limited to an overpriced alcohol selection. The pork chop was recommended to me. Who gets a pork chop at a fancy restaurant? I don't ever eat pork chops!What did I order? Yup, a $32 pork chop...Good god, this was the best pork chop I've ever had! Thick, juicy and delicious. If you don't love this pork chop, I will fly to Philly and finish it for you! Truly awesome. Everything else on the menu looks great, but damn, that pork chop!The crème brûlée pie was a nice way to end the meal, but completely overshadowed by the pork chop!

My husband and I made a reservation last night for 9:30 (it was 8:45). Had to run home and grab some wine so we walked in late. It was obvious most of the diners were finishing their meal but no matter to Luis. He greeted enthusiastically! After hearing my comments of how hungry I was, he quickly brought this right to the table. YUMMO!We've been here plenty of times before and it NEVER disappoints. The ambiance. The warmness of the staff. The gal that waited on us (Jane) is the sweetest. The FOOD!!We had the octopus and the artichokes. The shrimp pesto fettuccine and the salmon. We eat out regularly at some amazing restaurants and this one is right up there. Every morsel was AH-MAZING. You MUST go here. Run - don't walk. Louis's husband makes the desserts. Crazy good. Let me end with two words. Apple. Cake.