Olea Social

Great eatery. Monk fish was superb as was lamb kofta. We didn't think the chicken tagine was as good. Hugo spritz was delicious but small. Service was very polite and quiet. Gave us plenty of time to catch up. Good supply of water in a jug!

My friend and I needed a proper girls catch up, and what could possibly top a Sunday lunch? As usual, we went hunting for a new spot on First Table and the lovely pictures of Olea Social practically begged us to book. It was a warm and bright day, so we settled outside, feeling quite pleased with ourselves. We ordered a few plates to share and a main each, all helped along by a couple of wines and mocktails. The prawns with mushrooms were genuinely delicious, and the sausage with hummus and focaccia did not last long on the table. My friend chose the lamb kofta while I went for the chicken tajine, which turned out wonderfully tender and full of flavour. To round things off, we bravely tackled a chocolate fondant which, in theory, should have melted beautifully. In reality, it seemed to have had a long and reflective moment in the oven, so no dramatic chocolate river for us. Even so, we had a lovely lunch. No rushing, no fuss, and despite being right in the heart of London, the outdoor seating felt surprisingly calm. Absolutely worth a visit.

Lovely dining experience in central London! Olea Social has a very extensive choice of food and drink, but I highly recommend the monkfish as it was so flavourful and the sauce is a perfect pairing. The grilled meat was also good and generous portions. Had calamari and halloumi for starters which also tasted great but the portions were a little bit on the smaller size. Service was attentive, and the interior is very welcoming.

I went to Olea to celebrate my birthday and not only did I have delicious food, but the service was like none other. All the waiters were fantastic and then to top things off I left a shopping bag in the restaurant and one of the waitresses Charla ran after me to give me my bag. I was a few streets away so was amazed that she ran the whole way to find me…how incredible! Will 100% come back! Give Charla a raise 👏

Beautiful restaurant perfect for a pre-theatre feast! Excellent range of Middle Eastern dishes - including plenty of options for vegetarian customers. The food itself was absolutely delicious - the meat was incredibly tender and had a beautiful flavour. Was impressed by all the food I ate - the lamb liver (which was a first try for me) was absolutely delicious, the seafood pasta was sweet and flavoursome, with a generous selection of prawn and crab, and the baklava - although i was very full by then - was fantastic! The staff were extremely accommodating, both with halal food and with a nut allergen. I also noticed that they have a separate menu for gluten free customers, amongst other things. Food and drink arrived within good time and the interiors was also stunning! Would absolutely recommend and return!

Delicious food, great flavours! I had the monk fish and it was so meaty and delicious. Lovely atmosphere and mood lighting. Thank you Juner for great service!

Great interior design, good location and not too busy. All the waiters were in nice uniforms and everything seemed very organized. We got the mezze and vegan pumpkin I think. It was all good, but very oily. I would have liked more spices in the different dishes and maybe 2 falafels and köfte, as it only came with one of each. The Baba ganoush and hummus should have had more garlic as it was totally absent in both. Presentation was very nice though!

Lovely place nestled on a corner in covent garden, as med Turkish places go the food options are not dissimilar but the way the food is prepared and the way it tastes is what makes the differences, well seasoned, subtle tastes mixed with herby flavours from the mezze. It was halal except for the sirloin beef which is not sourced through a halal butcher, the owner advised all else is

Went using the first table app, which was such a save. The food was delicious! My personal favourites were the sucuk beef sausages and the mix grill ( the lamb was so flavourful!). Went with my parents and they loved it (they are usually very picky). Definitely, would recommend!

Celebrated a birthday with a large party of 17! Busy Christmas time, the restaurant was very loud. Food was served very quickly with amazing drinks. Lamb shank was cooked to perfection. Overall very pretty restaurant with great food!