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White Olive, New York, NY

White Olive

4.2
4.2
55 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
White Olive brings contemporary comfort to that traditional Mediterranean feel. The dining
room, Greek-inspired, is polished with sandstone walls, white oak floors, and cream-cushioned
leather chairs and booths on elegant golden frames. Bar seating is available as well as a private
dining room for events including birthdays, bridal showers, office parties, and so on. Guests can
savor the raw bar with shrimp cocktail, blue point oysters, and little neck clams as well as an
array of pastas, such as Penne Arrabiata, and salads, including their staple White Olive Salad.
Specialty cocktails with will transport you overseas with brilliant use of locally sourced
ingredients in their Matcha Mule and Fig and Fabulous Martini. Save room for dessert by
indulging in baked halva, baklava, and more. Whether you are a Mediterranean connoisseur or
trying to expand your palate, this modern take will please everyone around the table.
(FULL BAR WITH AWARD WINNING COCKTAILS AND WINES)

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Greek, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–22:45
  • Phone number
    (917) 300-3105
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    https://www.whiteolivesnyc.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.whiteolivesnyc.com/private-events/
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (917) 396-0214

What 55 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Olive is a charming restaurant with a "beautiful decor" and "charming service." It stands out for its "attentive and friendly" staff and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "quality and presentation" of dishes, with highlights like calamari and grilled octopus. Ideal for date nights or family meals.

55 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Really just so unsatisfying. It was my wife’s birthday and we left before desert. Service was awful. Food was rushed and even cold.

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  2. Peter

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Muy buena comida, ubicación El servicio bueno, pero parece son estudiantes. Falta un poco de más atención/dedicacion

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  3. Todd

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great experience. The food was "Mediterranean" which included both Turkish and Greek and was a little different from the typical; Greek only experience.

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  4. aef216

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was ok. Not bad but not great either. Definitely not at 4 star place though

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  5. Colleen

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding- a true gem! Quality and presentation of food and drinks was worthy of a Michelin star. Calamari was some of the best I’ve had, very light batter- not at all greasy and a very generous portion. We tried “select four mezza” sampler including: Hummus, Tzatziki, Spicy Ezeme, and Melitzanosalata. All were very flavorful and delicious. We selected two entrees: grilled octopus and salmon. Both were fantastic and beautifully plated. So much food, I couldn’t finish my portion, which was a shame because we really wanted to try their famous Baklava. This is a small, intimate, charming restaurant. Great for a date night. Only 10 minute walk to our Broadway theater. Mixed drinks were amazing and beautiful. Waiter was friendly, attentive, and had great suggestions. It was our first time here. We will be back.

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  6. Nina

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is nicely designed and gives a warm and welcoming vibe. The service is very friendly and accommodating. The food itself is plentiful (appetizers and entree were huge) however I wouldn’t say that more is always better. The Halloumi salad was very salty. The zucchini pancakes had a nice sauce but more chewy and dense. The greens that came with both appetizers looked wilted. 3 stars for the appetizers. The branzino fish was very nicely cooked and the garlicky green beans side was also good (4 stars for both). We tried the Greek white wine by the glass which were okay. Great atmosphere but would not return for the food.

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  7. VinodK

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 23 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a business meeting or a family meal. Great food and service.

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  8. JuliaL

    New York City

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 16 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My favorite new-ish neighborhood spot. Great food. Reasonable-ish prices.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible Greek salad, terrible pita, and over priced. I won’t be back

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  10. TiffS

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific little restaurant. 5 stars for saying on menu what is Dairy Free(necessary for my daughter). The only restaurant so far on our visit to NY which has done this. Service was attentive and charming. Delightful, fresh food which was absolutely delicious. Can’t recommend highly enough.

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White Olive is rated 4.2 stars by 55 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
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39 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Rockefeller Center
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30–22:45
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Greek, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
  • Phone number
    (917) 300-3105
  • Catering
    https://www.whiteolivesnyc.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    https://www.whiteolivesnyc.com/private-events/
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (917) 396-0214
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