Olives
(212) 353-8345
201 Park Ave S
New York,
NY
10003
40.7367
-73.9891
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Gramercy Park
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The Scene
The space, with the exception of a front lounge area where svelte women in shimmery sleeveless tops serve cosmopolitans, strikes a Mediterranean-home accent--open kitchen, a huge floor-covering rug, lemon walls--that is apropos to the chef's style.
The Food
English occasionally works in a familiar sort of luxurious French mode, but his best offerings are those forcefully flavored offerings that find their provenance in Provence and Italy. Not surprisingly, olives are responsible for many of the successes, such as a soft tart filled with olives, goat cheese and sweet caramelized onions. Pastas are excellent, especially the remarkable veal-filled agnolotti with white truffles.
User Reviews
honee0812
October 06, 2008
A group of about 8 of us came for a birthday dinner. We made reservations and were promptly seated in a beautiful private round booth. The waiter didnt really come around often enough. The drinks we ordered were a bit too sweet. We were really excited to eat here because of the good reviews we read but we dissapointed when the food arrived. Appetizers: we had the proscuito flatbread, raviolis and the tuna. It wasnt bad but it wasnt great like we expected. The food arrived and it was just plain average. I guess for a 800 bill we were expecting to eat something fabulous. I've been to better restaurants in the city with better prices. Would I go back? Sure, it wasnt terrible just not worth the price. It's worth a visit just to see the pretty decor. oh and ps- to get to the bathroom you have to take a side door out of the restaurant and into the hotel, and up a huge flight of stairs! Dont wait too long when you feel you gotta go cause its a 5 minute walk! But.. the stairs and hotel are also pretty.
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toasterbunny4
August 18, 2008
I went for lunch the other week, and I loved it. If you go early enough (before 1), you'll have no trouble getting a table, and the service is very attentive. Our server was very genuine and friendly, and I appreciated that he never forgot to smile (a good server always smiles!). But more than anything, I really, really enjoyed the food here. The sweet corn flatbread pizza was really, well... sweet. I could eat about a hundred of them in one sitting. The baby octopus appetizer is a substantial size -- no skimping on the octopus -- with a good balance of flavors. Even the tea service was well done, which I really appreciate since normally tea is an afterthought at most restaurants. I was really pleased with my experience here and I will certainly go back again. My only complaint is that the chairs are a bit low for the height of the tables... I'm 5'10, but I still felt a bit awkward. Other than that -- perfection.
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June 25, 2007
We went to Olives after work for appetizer's and drinks. The very popular place (attached to the W) had a good crowd enjoying themselves and we able to find 2 seats after about 5 minutes. We enjoyed the apps and drinks and the ambiance makes for good people watching. Only word of caution is the the service can be a bit slow.
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Breakfast, Hotel Restaurants, People Watching, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Online Reservations, Dine At The Bar
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Notable Chef:
Todd English
