We stopped in as an impulse because we usually do wasabi right next door, and we were so happy we did. Food was phenomenal, the lighting and decorations were delightful, and the staff attentive and friendly. We will definitely go again! read more

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Really good Latin restaurant. Good vibes and service. Fun menu with a few unique dishes. The chicken and pernil we got were so good, I really want to try their paella and churrasco next. They also have specials that looked really good as well. read more

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The food is incredible every time. The drinks are perfect. Staff is helpful and make great recommendations! Cozy space and plenty of seats at the bar. Never a bad meal here. The happy hour specials are fantastic read more

Ola Restaurant - Mojito and mango mojito - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

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Ola Nuevo Latino Cuisine: Where Latin Spirit and Culinary Perfection Collide ¡Hola! Prepare yourself for a culinary fiesta like no other at Ola Nuevo Latino Cuisine. This vibrant eatery is a true celebration of Latin heritage and the fiery Latin spirit. From the moment you step inside, you'll be transported to a Miami-style dining room with a full wrap-around bar - our personal favorite spot to soak up the Latin vibe. Now, let me give you a little tip: Ola Nuevo is a hidden gem, so keep your eyes peeled or you might just drive right past it. But fear not, the best parking is conveniently located in the back. What sets this place apart is their genuine hospitality. They make you feel like they truly want you there, which is a rare gem in today's service atmosphere. Having visited here several times, I can attest that every experience is a delight. We recently popped in for a tapas extravaganza, and boy, were we treated like royalty. The service was top-notch, with our bartender Julia stealing the show. The drinks were nothing short of wonderful, but what really caught our attention were the beautifully plated dishes with true Miami flare. We kicked things off with classic margaritas, presented with a smile and a flaming garnish - talk about making an entrance! Then came the guacamole appetizer, prepared tableside and served with plantain chips and yellow/red tortilla chips. It was fresh, bountiful, and left us craving more. Next up, we indulged in the Quesadilla De Pollo - grilled chicken, guacamole, cheddar cheese, and cilantro crowned with crème fresh. It was a tantalizing treat that had us savoring each and every bite. To end our Latin feast, we couldn't resist the allure of the Coconut Tres Leches with Caramelized Bananas. While it was undeniably delicious, I must admit it was a tad too sweet for my liking. But hey, that's just my personal preference. So, if you're yearning for a lively atmosphere and an authentic Miami restaurant experience, Ola Nuevo Latino Cuisine is an absolute must-try. With stunning contemporary design elements and a menu bursting with fresh and tasty Latino cuisine, this place is sure to ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more. And now, a Latino saying to leave you with: "El que mucho abarca, poco aprieta." Translation: "He who grasps at much, holds little." In other words, sometimes it's better to focus on quality rather than quantity. read more

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Delicious food, great service. I had their glazed salmon. It was the best I've ever had and was cooked exactly as ordered. We will most definitely be going back. read more

First time and will be back! Pleasant atmosphere, great service, awesome food!!! The accommodated my wife's garlic allergy with no issues. They deserve another half star!!! read more

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Very worth the visit. From the Old Fashion to the roast pig it was a spectacular dinner experience

Only my second time at Ola and I was pleasantly surprised. Our server was engaging and attentive. The atmosphere was relaxed and casual. We ordered the Bronzino and Empanadas de pollo en molé as our main entrees. They were delicious! To finish our meal we shared a delightfully delicious flan with Figs. Yummy!!! read more

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Great atmosphere, decor, and friendly personable staff...food is authentic, creative and delicious...happy hour is our favorite time to go. read more

Ola Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Never had this cuisine before and it was exceptional! Highly recommend. Friendly staff as well

My bestie and I had a date night here. We ordered a few apps and shared. We decided on CEVICHE DE CAMARON, EMPANADAS DE CARNE, and QUESADILLA DE CERDO. Everything was perfect! The pork quesadillas were the best I've ever tasted. So full of flavor! The service was great and I love the dim lighting in the restaurant. Will definitely be back! read more

Ola Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

We came for the tapas and did not leave dissatisfied!! Soup to nuts this hidden gem has it all! Authentic taste blended in with all the vacation feels! I forgot I was still in CT! From the moment we started with a white white Sangria and Pina mojito we were far far away. The salmon tar tar, chorizo, and pork Arepas blew our minds. Ask for the off menu street corn dip and plantain chips and you'll never want to leave. We will be back for sure and if anyone ever asks just say 'Ola'! read more

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One cannot go wrong with this restaurant, our got to server is Nancy and she is terrific and very attentive to making sure our dining experience is always fabulous. Great food, wonderful flavor, served hot, yummy, a great restaurant in Orange CT. read more

Saw the amazing reviews for this place and had to try for it myself! The food, service and environment definitely matched up to the reviews. I ordered the pulled pork arepas today start and OMG explosion of flavor, sooo good. Then I ordered the barbacoa ribs for my main entree and also full of flavor and very tender meat! Drinks were just right and tasty! Cheesecake was meh, I had better but it's ok. The service was top notch! Such nice welcoming people working here. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Hmmm we been here 3x. 1st time we come here it was a gift from a client of my husband, so come here the food was amazing. 2nd time, it change we are not sure what happen the food everything change but still good and we are trying to enjoy coz it's our wedding anniversary 3rd time we have a problem with the staff we waited very descent time but we still the patient and when we get in there's so many table available i thought...... any way after that the food wasn't good, I won't come back here anymore, ambiance is just ok. But it was a journey from very good food to downfall... to bad.. I put 3 coz the 1st time I enjoy it and the rest went down. Thank you and cheers!! read more

So far, so good. I visited this restaurant for the fourth time. I have had the empanadas, nachos, maduros and the paella. I always get the mango mojito! Delicious. This past Saturday, my wife and I shared the paella for 2, the nachos and maduros. This combination never disappoints. The hostess was extremely nice and the servers walk around and make sure that you glass stays full. Great service. The only thing is at the entrance before going down the stairs, it is extremely hot. I recommend an AC or anything to keep the temperature lower. read more

Ola Restaurant - Paella for 2 People - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Ola is such a gem of a restaurant. The ambiance is lovely with a tropical feel and the live music is a nice touch. The food was sooood good and the restaurant is surprisingly vegan friendly. There are items available that are not on the menu, so be sure to ask. I ordered the vegetable paella with quinoa and it was fantastic! Visually, it was a work of art - so beautiful, packed with so many flavors, had a nice amount of protein and the vegetables chosen were so complimentary. And the portion size was perfect. As vegetarian/vegans we actually need more food, but restaurants consistently give you less food as if we don't eat - it's always so weird. Not here at Ola - thank you for understanding our nutritional requirements! For dessert, I ordered the coconut tres leches cake. They were even able to accommodate my friend who is gluten free with a dessert option - plantains with caramel sauce. I have had plantains my whole life done in all sorts of ways, but never had it with caramel, it was so tasty! We had a great experience and our server was amazing. Can't wait to go back! read more

Ola Restaurant - Coconut Tres Leches - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

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We've come here quite a bit and always enjoy the menu selections. Food is expertly prepared. Service is attentive. Music is fun. Atmosphere is welcoming. read more

Ola Restaurant - Barbacoa - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Had the best girls night at Ola restaurant!! Each of us tried a different flavor mojito and we loved them all!! The food was so fresh and flavorful, you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Staff was very friendly and eager to offer menu recommendations. Cannot wait to go back and try their happy hour! read more

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Parking: Brutal if they are busy, tight spots. Inside: Decor is nice with a strong Mexican influence in a Latin Restaurant kind of odd but ok. Nice music, not to loud, easy to have a conversation. Staff: HIGHLY suggest you ask for Nancy's section. Food: Salmon was cooked perfectly, skirt steak was good but very greasy. Price on point and also have a $15 corking fee if you prefer to bring your own wine. read more

Ola Restaurant - Salmon - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

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Being charged 9 dollars for three cokes sucks. The food was pretty good. I had to ask for salsa and hot sauce. The salsa was not enough for the apps ordered. I asked for hot sauce and they only had Tabasco at a Mexican restaurant and it came out in a shallow bowl. I know Mexican food and I would not go back. read more

Fantastic place. I'm sorry I don't have photos but man oh man! The skirt steak and ribeye steak to dieeeee for! We also got the tartar tuna and ceviche, wow. Let's get back to the skirt steak - wow. Juicy. Wow. Going back for that for sure. The staff was super sweet and nice. Enjoyed it. Thanks! read more

I've wanted to try this restaurant for so long after hearing so many good things. Tonight was the night and it didn't disappoint!! We decided to sit in the outdoor patio. Every table was full which indicated to me that this place must be good. We ordered some wine and the fried oysters and salmon tartar for appetizers. Both were excellent. The only complaint with the oysters was that the oysters themselves were very small compared to the plantain cake they rested upon. The Salmon tartar was so good. I could eat it everyday. I think they need to include at least 3 more chips given the amount of tartar that is served. For entrees we ordered the salmon and the skirt steak. Both were outstanding and incredibly flavorful. You cannot go wrong with either dish. We can't wait to return to Ola and very sorry it took so long to get there!! Highly recommend. read more

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Excellent! A must try. We came here for Mother's Day and had a great experience. We had the guacamole with plantain chips and the guacamole was perfect (we asked them to add jalapeños). My daughters all ordered from the appetizer menu and my wife and I shared the paella. Everything tasted great but what really stood out was the very large portions. The paella for two could have easily fed 4 people. The nachos, which my daughter ordered, could have fed 3 people. The mojitos were made correctly, a perfect balance of ingredients. For dessert we had the tres leches, chocolate mouse cake, churros, and tres leches cheesecake. All the desserts were excellent. Nice casual ambiance with salsa music playing amidst colorful lights with a friendly and accommodating staff. read more

Ola Restaurant - Paella for 2 People - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

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Wow! What a whimsical latin spot! Blow away by the beautiful and fun decor DO try the guacamole DO try the branzino DO try their salads and ceviche I loved their Latin version of long island- strong but tasty! Will be back. (Oh and service was perfection) read more

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Great food. Staff and owners are terrific. It is a pleasure to dine there. Tables are spaced you don't feel packed in. It is a don't miss. read more

This is a super fun setting for a large party of people, family, or a date! I came here with my mom and got a paella, soup, and chips/guacamole. The total came to about $80, which was quite a lot for the quantity of food we got! Quality wise, the paella was great with a good amount of seafood. The soup did not taste anything special or interesting. I also had not expected it to be a cold soup, which was not my best cup of tea. The chips and guacamole were $14, and sharing it between two people was just enough. I could not imagine more people being able to share and get much from it. This was really expensive to me. They do mash the avocado/other ingredients in front of you which was neat, but not worth $14 in terms of quantity! Getting Latin American food is exciting because it was a unique experience for us, but for the price and overall quality of the food, I intend to explore other places! read more

Ola Restaurant - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

We always enjoy Ola. Any tapas place can get pricy but their small dishes are so decadent and worth it! Consistently good food!

This is the "sister" restaurant of the Ola restaurant in Wallingford. Just like the other one, this one serves up great meals. The food is good and the inside has brightly colored walls and good music. The owner is very personable and very proud of his establishments. I highly recommend that if you're in Wallingford or Orange Connecticut, stop by Ola Restaurant. read more

Ola Restaurant - Plantains - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

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This was the most unpleasant experience l have ever had in a resturant..after waiting an hour for our starters they arrived cold...which l had no problem..The problem was the owner disagreed and made this experience very uncomfortable..made us out to be liars...proceeded to remove our food from the table telling us to go back to the streets...sadly we have enjoyed meals here in the past. As business owners and one of a prominent resturant owner in Westport...one should rethink how to address their patrons. read more

We went here for our anniversary dinner and the service and foods were delightful. The portions were much bigger than most New Haven restaurants within this price tier. Mussels were really fresh and everything was flavorful. We also had the guacamole and seafood stew (not shown) that were fantastic as well! had a great experience with our first time here and will definitely back! read more

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Been several times now and always impressed. The homemade guacamole and the lobster quesadillas have been my absolute favorite. This is also saying a lot for someone who doesn't like Mexican food all that much!!! I also recently tried the yucca fries, which were good, but came with this sauce that was absolutely amazing! I asked for containers of the sauce to take home it was so good!!!!! I could literally go and eat a bowl of the homemade guacamole all by myself. Also, the mango mojito is amazing!!!! Such great food and service!!!! Probably the only Mexican place I will ever say yes to eating at! read more

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Amazing ambience and food. We only went for happy hour there! Cocktails were awesome and so were the tapas. Would definitely come back for dinner. Highly recommend read more

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Across-the-board exceptional food, service, quality and value. Will be back here frequently.

Nuevo Latina food in Orange, CT. It is not your traditional Mexican fare rather it is a blend of South American dishes Mexico ... yes ... but also Peru, Brazil, and Columbia are all represented. We started with cocktails, a Classic Margarita (with a nice Orange taste) and a Campriniha. Our appetizer was a Chicken Empanada with a red cabbage and mango slaw - very well balanced. Our main course was a Cana Sugar Cane Dark Rum Carmelized Salmon and a grilled chicken on a rice and bean bed. Both dishes were perfectly cooked and absolutely delish. Dessert was a succulent flan with dried figs. The service Waac perfect and attentive. You don't have too worry if you dont like a lot of spice because it does not overpower the dishes rather it enhances it. If you find yourself in Orange, CT don't miss out on a fantastic meal at Ola. read more

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Presentation was gorgeous. Very elegant setting with live music. The lighting really set the mood. I was a little disappointed when my appetizer arrived. Although it looked great! One of my beef empanadas was empty in the inside. It was just hollow dough. The fish was under seasoned and the mashed potatoes was spicy which was not in the description. It was a bit of a let down because everything really looked appealing. read more

Amazing service, great food! We went for happy hour and had the pulled chicken tacos, the corn queso, and the salmon tartare. The staff was very helpful, kept everything clean, and the bartender stuck up some good conversation with us. What a great time! We will be back! read more

Ola Restaurant - Mojito and margarita - Latin American Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

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-Service: 0.7/5 -Ambiance-3.8/5 -Food presentation: 4.8/5 -Food taste: 3.1/5 -Drink Taste: 1/5 This easily could have been a 5 star review but Ola made way too many errors to even get it to 3 stars. Here's my breakdown below. The good: The ambience here was electric. It's situated underground essentially because the plaza this joint is in is on a hill. So it gives off a feeling that you're at this secret underground restaurant that only a few people know about. This place feels authentic with the Latin music & the snazzy decor. What I liked most about this spot is the presentation of the food. If you can tell by my pictures, they spare no expenses of having the most instagramable plates in all of Connecticut (which I will be doing today). Ola pulled my all time favorite move and handmade the guacamole we ordered right at our table. It tasted great but sadly that was the first and last stop on the flavor train. The Bad: The service was an absolute dumpster fire. I feel like they were short staffed because when my gf and I walked in, no one greeted us immediately. It took several moments but finally the bartender came over and greeted us, prepped our table and sat us. I know we are in tough times but the bartender should never have to play host too in a restaurant like this especially on a Friday night. For drinks, the margarita I ordered was the most watered down drink I think I've ordered to date. They didn't skimp on the tequila but the triple sec/lime juice was watered down...it basically tasted like a tequila and water which I'm very accustomed to from my long nights crushing it at the bar but really wanted a margarita in the situation. In terms of the service throughout the night, Ola achieved Top 5 Worst Restaurant Service status. I can be forgiving if its a little slow or if you forget to check in on us but when you forget to run the food to the table, the gloves are off in my reviews. I feel bad for the kitchen staff because the food looked phenomenal and the flavors seemed like they would be unbelievable but both our dishes were ice cold. I still ate mine because I'm a savage but I could tell the food would have been 5/5 if it was warm. My gf's dish was even colder than mine so she sent it back but we didn't want to wait for another dish to come out. The night was capped off with the waitress bringing us the wrong check which further prolonged the process of getting out of there and getting home. All-in-all pretty disastrous night out at Ola. I feel like if we got our food hot & I ordered a beer like I normally do, then this easily would have been at a 4/5.To get to a 5/5 the service has to be better. I want to come back down the line at some point because I know the food is great I just think they had a very off night. read more

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Overall the food was underwhelming and bland. The nachos looked and tasted like they were made with Velvetta cheese, and the meat was under seasoned. I would go back if someone else really wanted to go, but otherwise I would pass. read more

It is my first time here,the food is beautiful and very delicious, Mojito is the best.It is a good place you can enjoy with your friends.They are very friendly,too. read more

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