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    OLEA

    171 Lafayette Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11238


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    Olea Specials
    Olea Tapas
    Olea Sandwiches, Soups and Salads
    Olea Entrees
    Olea Groceries
    Olea Containers of Dips, no pita/no endive
    Olea Sides
    Olea Desserts
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    Featured Items

    • Farro Pasta

      Broccoli Rabe, Pumpkin, Leeks, Peas, Spinach, Zucchini, Asparagus, Fava Beans, Pumpkin, House made Ricotta, Pecorino Cheese, Walnuts, Garlic, Basil Pesto Vegan Parmesan cheese available; (House made, Cashew based, Vegan Parmesan) just ask to make it Vegan
      $24.00
    • Spring Vegetable Minestrone

      Leeks, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Fava Beans, Green Peas, Basil, topped Pecorino Cheese (Vegan-ask for no cheese.)
      $12.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      honey, lemon and chile pepper
      $11.00

    Olea Specials

    Fresh lump crabmeat w/ beet & caper greek yogurt remoulade & micro greens & beet
    • A To Go Utensil (Spork)

      PLEASE SELECT HERE IF NEEDED. Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. The at check out option does not work.
    • Dip- Green Pea

      Green Peas pureed with lemon, olive oil, garlic, fresh mint. Topped with Aleppo pepper
      $11.00
    • Orzo with Chicken and Vegetables

      Whole wheat orzo, grilled chicken breast, avgolemono sauce, green peas, asparagus, fava beans, scallions, lemon thyme, crunchy snow peas.
      $29.00
    • Potato Croquetas w/ arugula pesto dip

      (2 per order) Green peas, scallions, potato chip crust, vlahoriri sheep's milk cheese, mozzarella & provolone. W/ a saffron aoili dip.
      $8.00
    • Romaine Maroulosalata

      Greek lettuce salad with Lancaster Farm organic Romaine hearts, Arugula, lemon, scallions, XV olive oil, sheep's milk feta and dill.
      $15.00
    • Spicy Calabrian Shrimp

      Oishii sustainable shrimp, Fresh fennel, sambuca, Calabrian chili crunch, anchovy, garlic, wine, pimenton butter and toasted baguette.
      $22.00
    • Spring Vegetable Minestrone

      Leeks, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Fava Beans, Green Peas, Basil, topped Pecorino Cheese (Vegan-ask for no cheese.)
      $12.00
    • Vegan Warm Farro & Vegetable Salad

      fresh fennel, fava, asparagus, spinach, scallions, dill, lemon, olive oil, vegan feta, walnuts, and pickled golden raisins. (*the farro is marinated in the dressing, so the dressing cannot be served on the side for this salad)
      $17.00
    • Warm Farro & Vegetable Salad

      fresh fennel, fava, asparagus, spinach, scallions, dill, lemon, olive oil, sheep's milk feta, walnuts, and pickled golden raisins. (*the farro is marinated in the dressing, so the dressing cannot be served on the side for this salad)
      $18.00

    Olea Tapas

    • A To Go Utensil (Spork)

      PLEASE SELECT HERE IF NEEDED. Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. The at check out option does not work.
    • Almond Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates

      $12.00
    • Brussels Sprouts

      honey, lemon and chile pepper
      $11.00
    • Cauliflower Pickles

      5oz 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 - Tzatziki

      Greek Yogurt Dip, Cucumber, Garlic, Dill and Olive Oil
      $10.00
    • Dip-Beet Skordalia

      Roasted pureed Beets, garlic and potatoes
      $9.00
    • Dip-Olea Trio of Dips

      $24.00
    • Falafel Artichoke Hearts

      Falafel-crusted Artichoke Hearts with sweet and sour eggplant salad, herbed tahini sauce
      $14.00
    • 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 Pepper *contains cornstarch
      $17.00
    • Mushrooms

      vegan garlic aioli, dry fino sherry and Aleppo pepper
      $12.00
    • Olives w/ Sesame Za'atar

      5oz mixed olives with pits
      $5.00
    • Patatas Bravas

      fried potatoes, harissa aioli and fresh chiles
      $11.00
    • Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Sliders

      2 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
      $10.00
    • Spanish Garlic Shrimp w/ Grilled Bread

      Oishii Shrimp with Olive Oil, Garlic, Pimentón, Sherry Vinegar, Fresno Peppers
      $21.00
    • 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.
      $17.00

    Olea Sandwiches, Soups and Salads

    • A To Go Utensil (Spork)

      PLEASE SELECT HERE IF NEEDED. Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. The at check out option does not work.
    • 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. Apologies, onions and/or peppers CANNOT be left out of order.
      $17.00
    • Kale Salad

      Lacinato kale, lemon-olive-oil-caper-sundried tomato dressing, toasted pine nuts, Sicilian sheep's milk pecorino cheese
      $17.00
    • 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

    Olea Entrees

    • A To Go Utensil (Spork)

      PLEASE SELECT HERE IF NEEDED. Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. The at check out option does not work.
    • Arctic Char

      skin on filet with pureed cauliflower and roasted garlic, lacinato kale, olive oil, sundried tomatoes and capers.
      $30.00
    • Braised Garlic Chicken

      braised Chicken thighs (off the bone), artichoke hearts, mushrooms, fino sherry-garlic sauce, spinach and ricotta mashed potatoes.
      $26.00
    • Braised Short Ribs

      Joyce Farms boneless braised short ribs, w/ red wine, pomegranate, w/ whole wheat orzo pilaf with farro and saffron rice topped with Dukkah (chopped nuts and spices)
      $39.00
    • Cast Iron-Roasted Half Chicken

      1/2 Joyce Farms Poulet Rouge chicken pan roasted with creamy polenta, fresh corn, lemon, green beans, capers, and pimenton
      $32.00
    • Chicken Rice

      Braised chicken thighs, crispy chorizo, chickpeas, peas, short grain rice, saffron-red pepper sofrito and harissa aioli specify for no chorizo
      $28.00
    • Farro Pasta

      Broccoli Rabe, Pumpkin, Leeks, Peas, Spinach, Zucchini, Asparagus, Fava Beans, Pumpkin, House made Ricotta, Pecorino Cheese, Walnuts, Garlic, Basil Pesto Vegan Parmesan cheese available; (House made, Cashew based, Vegan Parmesan) just ask to make it Vegan
      $24.00
    • Greek Rice

      Roasted lamb shoulder, short grained rice, saffron-red pepper sofrito, zucchini, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sheep's milk feta, tzatziki and fresh dill.
      $34.00
    • Lamb Pasta

      Paccheri pasta, spicy braised lamb ragu, pecorino and fresh mint
      $29.00
    • 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
      $23.00
    • 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 pimentón-garlic-butter.
      $36.00
    • Seafood Rice

      Shrimp, Squid, clams, mussels, crispy chorizo, peas, short Grain Rice with Squid Ink, saffron-red pepper sofrito, and preserved lemon aioli specify for no chorizo
      $32.00
    • Vegan Rice

      saffron rice, pumpkin, red pepper sofrito, chickpeas, vegan garlic aioli, broccoli rabe, leeks, broccoli, zucchini, fava beans, pumpkin, green peas, artichoke hearts, olives and mushrooms
      $26.00

    Olea Groceries

    • 8oz Spicy Marinated Olives with sesame za'atar

      $9.00
    • 16oz Spicy Marinated Olives with sesame za'atar

      With Pits.
      $13.00
    • 8 oz Eggplant Salad

      8oz container of Olea's Sweet and Sour Eggplant Salad. Herbs, sherry vinegar, red onion, XV olive oil, pomegranate molasses, tomato
      $8.00
    • 8oz Spicy Pickled Cauliflower

      $6.00
    • 16oz Pickled Cauliflower

      $9.00
    • Large order of Endive

      $8.00
    • Bag of small Pita; 10 Pieces

      The pita we serve with dips, not heated. Please, 2 bag max per order. If more are needed please email info@oleabrooklyn.com at least a day in advance.
      $11.00
    • 8 oz Harissa: Housemade

      Spicy North African condiment. Fresh and dried chiles, tomato, spices, garlic, lemon, XV olive oil.
      $10.00
    • 8oz Harissa "Aioli" (mayo)

      Our Patatas Bravas Sauce
      $5.00
    • OLEA blend whole bean Coffee 16oz

      Organic Fair Trade coffee from Dean's Beans
      $16.00
    • Cold Yellow Split Pea Vegetable Soup

      $12.00+
    • Olea Hot Fudge

      8oz container of our dark chocolate fudge from the "Mediterranean Hot Fudge Sundae". Bittersweet Chocolate, cocoa, honey, XV olive oil, salt and vanilla
      $8.00
    • A To Go Utensil (Spork)

      PLEASE SELECT HERE IF NEEDED. Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. The at check out option does not work.

    Olea Containers of Dips, no pita/no endive

    • 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+
    • A To Go Utensil (Spork)

      PLEASE SELECT HERE IF NEEDED. Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. The at check out option does not work.

    Olea Sides

    • A To Go Utensil (Spork)

      PLEASE SELECT HERE IF NEEDED. Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. The at check out option does not work.
    • Creamy Cauliflower Puree (Vegan)

      with roasted garlic
      $6.00
    • Garlic Bread

      Sourdough bread
      $6.00
    • Ricotta Mashed Potatoes

      $7.00
    • 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

    Olea Desserts

    • A To Go Utensil (Spork)

      PLEASE SELECT HERE IF NEEDED. Compostable Spork! Free. But needs to be requested otherwise not included. The at check out option does not work.
    • Vegan Choc Cake

      Dark Chocolate olive oil cake. Espresso-Tahini Caramel. Vegan Ice Cream. All 100%vegan and GF! (and delicious)
      $13.00

    Warm Farro & Vegetable Salad

    $18.00

    fresh fennel, fava, asparagus, spinach, scallions, dill, lemon, olive oil, sheep's milk feta, walnuts, and pickled golden raisins. (*the farro is marinated in the dressing, so the dressing cannot be served on the side for this salad)

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    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Open 7 days a week with indoor and outdoor seating. Take out and Delivery often unavailable at peak times.

    Location

    171 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

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