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White Olive, New York, NY

White Olive

4.5
4.5
74 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Child-friendly
  • Fancy
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 am–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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

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What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Olive is an elegant Mediterranean gem in NYC offering "outstanding food" and "impeccable service." Guests adore its inviting atmosphere, where the "ambiance is wonderful" and "staff make you feel special." Highlights include flavorful dishes like branzino and black rice, with a "fantastic wine selection." Highly recommended for memorable meals.
74 Reviews
  1. HECTOR VIP

    Baltimore22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the White Olive is an outstanding restaurant; I recommend it without hesitation

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  2. Jose VIP

    San Francisco10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Average food, slow service even though restaurant was mostly empty, coffee was terrible (double expresso was a single expresso with the rest of the cup filled with hot water).

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  3. Bahar VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner at White Olive, warm and delightful ambience , great tasteful and healthy food , delicious fresh ingredients, great service. Our server, Alexander was amazing . Excellent service and she was very helpful and nice explaining all of our questions . We will definitely go back 💯

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  4. mileidis

    Miami4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    AMAZING PLACE, FOOD, SERVICE, WE ARE VISITING FROM MIAMI AND CHEERS FOR THIS PLACE .

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  5. Julie VIP

    Washington DC36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful environment. Khalid was a fabulous waiter. Food was delicious. Atmosphere charming.

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  6. Mark VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average decor was cheap but yet prices were as high as Milo's and Avra whose food quality on a different level

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  7. Nicolle

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, beautiful restaurant, ambiance is wonderful

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  8. Terry

    Orlando6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Vibrant Birthday Celebration I recently celebrated my birthday at The White Olive in New York City, and it was an experience worth remembering. From the moment we walked in, the staff’s warm welcome and attentive service made the evening feel special. The server’s excellent wine recommendations perfectly complemented our meal, and the soft, pleasant background music created a relaxed yet vibrant ambiance. The restaurant was spotless, with a polished, inviting atmosphere that made us feel at ease. The highlight of the night was undoubtedly the food, despite a minor hiccup with my order. I chose the Chilean Sea Bass, which was supposed to be served over black rice. However, the chef initially forgot the rice. After the server quickly retrieved it, I was able to try black rice for the first time—and I must say, it was an incredible discovery! Nutty, earthy, and delightfully chewy, black rice has a unique texture and flavor that would have elevated the sea bass dish to new heights had it been served together. Even on its own, it left a lasting impression. My husband enjoyed a beef dish that he described as tender enough to cut with a fork. He did express a desire to swap his potatoes for black rice but was told that no substitutions were allowed—a minor disappointment, but not one that detracted from the overall experience. In sum, The White Olive offers a vibrant, clean environment, attentive service, and an excellent wine selection. Despite a small misstep with my dish, the flavorful black rice and expertly prepared seafood and beef made for a memorable dining experience. I look forward to visiting again!

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  9. Ruben VIP

    Guanajuato3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    La carta de vinos es muy pequeña y pedí dos botellas y no tuvieron . La comida muy X

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  10. Munir VIP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente restaurante platillos muy buenos con muy buen servicio

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White Olive is rated 4.5 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for White Olive

39 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019

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Additional information

  • Area
    Rockefeller Center
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:30 am–10:45 pm
  • 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
  • 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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