Olea Social is a modern Mediterranean restaurant at 10 Upper St Martin's Lane in Covent Garden. Its menu travels across Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy and Morocco, bringing those regional influences into a lively central London dining room.
Mezze makes a natural starting point, with dishes such as hummus, babaganoush and falafel suited to sharing. Freshly made breads accompany dips and small plates, allowing a table to explore several flavours before moving on to larger dishes.
Main courses extend from chicken shish and lamb dishes to seafood, tagines and moussaka. The kitchen combines charcoal grilling, slow cooking and familiar Mediterranean seasonings, with salads and vegetable-led choices available alongside meat and fish.
Weekend breakfast and brunch broaden the restaurant beyond evening dining, while cocktails and other drinks support pre-theatre visits and longer social meals. Sesame, nuts, dairy, gluten and other allergens appear across Mediterranean cooking, so guests should discuss current recipes with staff.
Address: 10 Upper St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9FB, England
Olea Social Menu
Lunch Menu
£29.5 per person. A choice of starter and a choice of main.
Babaganoush
grilled aubergine, yogurt, tahini, garlic and lemon (V)
Smoked salmon
pickled cucumber, garlic yogurt, salmon roe, cucumber sauce
Falafel
fritters of crushed chickpeas, fava beans and peppers
Hummus
dried black olive flakes, sesame seeds (V)
Chicken shish
grilled asparagus and courgette with sumac, cacik and lavash bread
Chargrilled cauliflower
carrot and orange puree, garlic flakes, dried olives, (VG)
Minced meat
moussaka served with cacik
Seabream fillet
with samphire and pine nuts
Cacik
Yoghurt, Cucumber, Mint, Dill (V)
Manchego croquetas
Manchego cheese, chilli jam (V)
Calamari
Fried Baby Calamari served with Lime Mayo
Hellim Cheese
Chargrilled Cypriot cheese (V)
Rice Pudding
(V)
Mixed Grill
Grilled cubes of Chicken, Lamb, and kofte served with grilled Asparagus and Courgette with ezme salad and lavash bread
Sirloin Steak
280g Black Angus Sirloin, Peppercorn sauce, Sautéed spiced potatoes
Lamb Chops
Grilled Lamb Chops, served with Fennel Salad
Vegetable Moussaka
Layers of Aubergine, Courgette, Potatoes and Peppers topped with bechamel sauce and Cheese gratin (V)
Seabream
Grilled seabream fillet with samphire & pine nuts
Lamb Shank
Slowly cooked Lamb Shank with Onions, Peppers and Bulgur rice
Starters
Olives
with dried apricots and lemon oil (VG)
Bread basket
with herb butter (V)
Hummus
dried black olive flakes, sesame seeds (VG)
Tabbouleh
parsley, mint, crushed wheat, tomatoes, spring onions and Lemon (VG)
Atom
Yogurt, hint of garlic, fresh chilli, smoked paprika, sesame, olive oil
Babaganoush
grilled aubergine, yogurt, tahini, garlic and Lemon (V)
Antep ezme
chopped tomatoes, onions and chilli pepper salad (VG)
Cacik
yogurt, cucumber, mint and dill (V)
Buratta
with Heirloom tomatoes (V)
Turkish aubergine
shakshuka served on yogurt (V)
Charcoal grilled Halloumi
(V)
Sucuk grilled
spicy beef sausage
Manchego croquetas (3 pcs)
chilli jam (V)
Octopus a feira
low cooked galician octopus with confit potatoes and smoked paprika
Fried baby calamari
lime mayo
Smoked salmon
pickled cucumber, garlic yogurt, salmon roe, cucumber sauce
Cast iron prawns
oyster, chesnut &button mushrooms, confit garlic
Falafel fritters
of crushed chickpeas, fava beans and peppers (VG)
Lambs Liver
Sautéed lambs liver in butter sauce, red onions, sumac
Cheese plate
Manchego, st nectaire, parmesan, blue cheese. with grapes, walnuts and olive oil torta and quince chutney (V)
Stone Oven-Baked Anatolian Pizza (Pide)
Spinach, feta and chili flakes
(V)
Mushroom and taleggio
(V)
Beef pepperoni and mozzarella cheese
Minced beef and vegetables
Vegetarian and vegan
Grilled confit artichoke
Seared polenta, mustard, baby carrots, orange (VG)
Chargrilled cauliflower
carrot and orange puree, garlic flakes, dried olives, (VG)
Vegetable moussaka
layers of aubergine, courgette, potatoes, and peppers topped with bechamel sauce and cheese gratin served with cacik (V)
Sides
Samphire with pine nuts and garlic oil
(VG)
Spiced New Potatoes with Parsley
(V)
Chips with spicy mayo
(V)
Basmati rice
(VG)
Bulgur rice
(V)
Saffron rice
(VG)
Fresh mixed salad
(VG)
Grilled asparagus and courgettes with garlic chips
(VG)
Meat
Lamb kofte skewer
yogurt, crispy bread, grilled pepper and tomato
Chicken shish
grilled asparagus and courgettes with sumac, cacik and lavash bread
Chicken Tagin
Braised chicken, spice-infused sauce, prunes, dried apricots, almonds, with rice
Lamb shish
grilled asparagus and courgettes with sumac, grilled pepper and tomato salsa verde
Mixed grill
Grilled cubes of chicken, lamb and kofte served with grilled asparagus and courgette, with ezme salad
Lamb chops (3 pcs)
With fennel salad
Minced meat moussaka
Served with cacik
Incik Lamb Shank
Slow cooked Lamb Shank with onions, peppers, and bulgur rice
Signature Steaks
Australian Wagyu Rib-Eye Steak 350g (Marble Score 6-7)
Rocket and shaved Parmesan Salad, Sautéed spiced Potatoes, Chimichurri sauce
Australian Black Angus Sirloin Steak 280g
Sautéed spiced Potatoes, Peppercorn sauce
Black Angus Rib-Eye 280g
Sautéed spiced Potatoes, Chimichurri sauce
Fish & Seafood
Seabream fillet
With sautéed diced aubergine, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, shallots and white wine
Grilled Monkfish Shish
Garlic & yogurt marinade Monkfish, preserved lemon, saffron rice, romesco sauce, grilled courgette
Grilled Salmon
Salmon fillet, smoky piperade, confit baby potaotes
Grilled tiger prawn
Red pepper, carrot sauce with chickpeas and spinach
Prawn and Cornish crab Spaghetti
Spaghetti, sautéed prawns, Cornish white crab meat, garlic, chilli, parsley
Salads
Fresh mixed salad
Baby spinach, green apple, oak lettuce, Tulum cheese, and cherry tomatoes (Vegan option available) (V)
Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken, baby spinach, green apple, oak lettuce, and cherry tomatoes (VG)
Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon, baby spinach, green apple, oak lettuce, and cherry tomatoes
Shared Breakfast
Serpme Per Person £19.5 (Minimum for 2)
Serpme
Lor cheese with pepper and walnut, feta cheese, cecil/tulum cheese, black olives, tomato and cucumber salad, jam and butter, kaymak & honey, tahini & grape molasses, acuka (pepper and walnut spread), pogaca (cheese pastry)
Eggs
Cilbir
Turkish poached eggs with smoked yoghurt and chilli butter
Menemen
Scrambled eggs with tomato, pepper and onion
Avocado poached eggs on toasted sourdough bread
*Additional smoked salmon £7
Classic Spanish omelette
*Additional cecina beef £2
Pastry & Bread
Pastry Basket
(Pogaca, simit, bread)
Cheese and egg flatbread
Party Menu 1
£48 per person. Selection of starters, dessert, and a choice of main.
Hummus
Dried black olive flakes, sesame seeds (VG)
Tabbouleh
Parsley, Mint, Crushed Wheat, Tomatoes, Spring Onions, and Lemon (VG)
Babaganoush
Grilled Aubergine, Yogurt, Tahini, Garlic and Lemon (V)
Falafel
Fritters of Crushed chickpeas, Fava Beans and Peppers (VG)
Cacik
Yogurt, Cucumber, Mint, Dill (V)
Baklava with pistachio and honey cream
(V)
Lamb Kofte
Yogurt, crispy bread, grilled peppers and tomatoes
Chicken Tagine
Braised chicken, spice-infused sauce, prunes, dried apricots, almonds, with rice
Grilled Salmon
Salmon fillet, smoky piperade, confit baby potaotes
Chargrilled Cauliflower
Chargrilled Cauliflower served with carrot and orange puree, garlic flakes and dried olives (VG)
Chicken Shish
Grilled cubes of marinated chicken breast served with grilled asparagus, courgettes and Lavash Bread
Bar Snacks
Olives with dried apriccot and lemon oil
(VG)
Sucuk
grilled spicy beef sausage
Charcoal grilled Cypriot cheese
(V)
Manchego croquetas (3 pcs), chilli jam
Dips plate
Humus, cacik, ezme (V)
Fried baby calamari
with lime mayo
Padron peppers
(V)
Cecina beef
(cured beef) with grapes and hazelnuts
Cheese plate
(V)
Dessert
Apple tart
with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate fondant
with vanilla ice cream
Basque country cheesecake
Baklava with pistachio and honey cream
Rice pudding
Ice cream (scoop)
strawberry sorbet, dark chocolate sorbet, lemon basil sorbet, vanilla gelato, pistachio gelato
Kids Menu
Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti topped with a rich, slow-cooked meat sauce and finished with Parmesan
Olea Burger
A juicy beef patty served in a soft bun with lettuce and tomato. Alternatively, it can be served plain
Grilled Chicken Shish
Charcoal grilled marinated chicken cubes served with chips
Lamb Kofte
Charcoal grilled mild spiced minced lamb served with chips
Beef Pepperoni Pide/Flat Bread
Stone oven baked pide/flat bread topped with pepperoni and cheddar
House Cocktails
Captain Jack Sparrow
Dark Rum, Cherry and Lychee Syrup, Lime
Flowerbomb
Vodka, Luxardo marashino, Hibiscus, Violet liquer, Cranberry Juice
Duracell Battery
Vodka, Ginger, Lime, Red Bull
Daisy Wild
Vodka, Cucumber, Lime Juice, Kiwi Syrup
Beers & Cider
Mahou / Peroni / Asahi / Meantime Anytime IPA
Efes
(330 ml)
Heineken
(330 ml)
Ginger Beer %0
(330 ml)
Whisky
Maker`s Mark Kentucky 45%
Suntory Yamazaki 12yrs Single Malt 43%
Suntory Hibiki Harmony Blend 43%
Suntory The Chita Single Grain 43%
Gin
Monkey 47 Germany 47%
Hendricks Scotland 41.4%
Gin Mare Spain 42.7%
Wolfrest Alba, White Alba truffle Italy 45%
served 25ml measure with Tonic Water
Spirits
Sipsmith Dry Gin
England 41.6%
Tanqueray No. 10
England 47.3%
Absolut Blue
Sweden 40%
Absolut Citron
Sweden 40%