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    Lava cake
    Dianne K.

    Everything here was phenomenal! I was back in town from Atlanta and everything from the food to the service and all the in-between was absolutely fantastic. We had Spanish chips, salad, steak, shrimp tapas, and it was all EXCELLENT.

    ceviche
    Leila T.

    we have driven by this place so many times and have been always wanting to give it a try. tonight we finally did - and it was pretty good. I think we will definitely go back again. while they do have a few entrees and a nice mix of specials, this place is predominantly a tapas joint. I had the goat cheese fritters which were amazing. I also had the ceviche special which was so interesting as it had pomegranate and blood orange in it. dessert was just okay. service was good. a little on the pricey side but the food was tasty. likely we will come again.

    Squid ink pasta special with calimari (soooo tender) and a spicy tomato sauce

    The most regular restaurant my husband and I dine at in the Rockland/Jersey area. I don't have the right words to express how consistently delicious the food is! We've been dining at Olar since the Piermont days. The food was breathtaking then and honestly, it remains as good, perhaps even slightly better, today which is so impressive! Everything from the chips, garlic shrimp and octopus appetizers- to the rosemary flatbread- to the pappardelle lamb ragu, sausage pea cavatelli- to the fish special, whatever it is- is so flavorful, creative, and truly amazing! If you go, plan to get there early for a drink because the bartender is so great, she makes very delicious (and strong!) drinks. Try the margarita or the espresso martini. They also have a nice wine list. Just go already!!

    Steak
    The Critical J.

    PROS: This is one of the most amazing restaurants in the area. Food is fresh and some of it is hand made, the staff is friendly, loads of room inside, good amount of parking, they turn tables over fast and everywhere is clean. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the food CONS: On busy days, they don't space out reservations which causes 20 minute delays after your reservation time OVERALL: I highly recommend coming here, but I would do so when it's not a holiday

    "Chips"
    Rich V.

    *4.5 - Everything that we ordered was great! The Chips are a must and are fried to perfection and a HUGE portion. I WISH there was a la carte dips! The mortadella pistachio pizza was spectacular, light, crispy and all quality ingredients. Garlic shrimp were a great size and had just the right amount of smoky paprika. Also ordered a side of cheese bread which is a must just to dunk on the leftover garlic oil. For mains ordered the Duck Ragu and Skirt Steak. The Duck ragu had good flavor, I just think this dish would have paired better with a different style pasta and could have used some finely grated cheese. The skirt steak was good, nice wood fired taste and great presentation. The service was super nice and professional but be prepared that this isn't a quick dinner. Prices were on the higher side but the quality showed.

    Empanaditas with oxtail
    Frankie R.

    From the moment my boyfriend and I were seated and looked at the menu, we knew we were going to love our meal at Olar Noso. This spot is about 40 minutes away but I would gladly make the drive for this excellent food. This is a tapas restaurant but they also have several regular side dishes to choose from including a large variety of pizzas! They do have a bar and a really interesting selection of cocktails. They all sounded delicious. We ordered a variety of things to share because why not? The best thing we ate was the fennel salad. Finely shredded fennel, thinly sliced apple, roasted nuts, the best shaved cheese, all tossed in the most perfect and light vinaigrette. We literally debated on taking one home it was that good!! In addition to this, we ordered oxtail empanadas, grilled octopus, Spanish fries, and a pizza. Everything was absolutely delicious. The portions were generous for tapas style. We surely didn't leave hungry and even brought home some leftovers. The hardest part was only picking a few things to try! I can't wait to return and try some of the other items on the menu. The service was also top notch. Everyone was attentive and very friendly. My water glass was never less than half full and our waitress kept checking in to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. 5 stars for sure!!

    Lots of shishito, had fun finding the spicier ones!
    Edward K.

    Our friends chose Olar Noso for a couples dinner. We had been meaning to try it for a while and foolishly hadn't. We were seated pretty quickly for a 7:30 Friday reservation. Place is very popular, so a reservation seems to be a must for popular times. The restaurant decor is fun, filled with vibrant colors. Noise level was reasonable for us to hold a conversation. Our waitress was very pleasant and helped with some recommendations. Hard to wait for paragraph 3 to discuss the main event, the food! This is definitely a "foodie" restaurant. They have a new specials menu daily. The night we were there, I didn't even need to open the regular menu. (I did anyway, just to be sure) My friend and I shared all six of the tapas on the special menu, a bit extreme perhaps but certainly worth it. Iberico ham, crab cakes, shishito peppers, ceviche, sourdough with burrata, peaches and ham, and cauliflower with raisins and pine nuts were all plentiful and delicious! We added the wild boar papardalle from the regular menu to share as well, also a tasty dish. Our wives both went with the Olar salad, followed by a salmon entree and were happy as well. Our dessert selections were the ricotta cheesecake and the Nutella focaccia. We both preferred the decadent Nutella dessert but the cheesecake worked nicely with the fresh berries as well. My friend enjoyed one of their cocktails and our wives found the red sangria to be very smooth. Already looking forward to a return, as the daily change to the specials menu and the diversity of the regular menu ensures that a number of excellent experiences can be had at Olar Noso!

    Scallop tapas on the special menu.  Winner!!!!
    Juju K.

    I discovered Olar before it became Olar Noso, and it was a hole in the wall place in Piermont. I was so saddened to find out it closed after the pandemic. I'm still grieving the closure of Aquagrill in Soho, pizzeria Sirenetta in upper E side, and my favorite Mexican restaurant- Itztocan in E Village. To my relief, I found out about Olar's reopening in North Vale NJ by periodically searching for any news of it online. It was a loooooong wait, but so happy to have them in NJ side. I miss the homey vibe of the old Olar and the owner, but his son has taken up the torch, and is doing a fabulous job. The food is still the same and the service still feels warm and inviting. What I love about Olar Noso is their specials menu. I think it changes every week because I never get the same menu a week apart. The specials items sound so good that I rarely order from the regular menu because I don't know when the special items will reappear. The salad and fish dish on the special menu are usually on point and creative. I go often because I want to know what's the special of the day. As for the regular menu, my favorite is the mariscada salsa verde. Their salsa verde would make even old shoe leather taste good. Everything is seasoned perfectly and never salty. Since they often use ingredients that are in season, they are always fresh and high quality. We usually take pizza to go because there's just too much food, but we don't want to miss out on their pizza. Our fave are mushroom pizza and the artichoke pesto pizza. Very generous amount of toppings. My only gripe is that their pasta game isn't as consistent and strong as their pizza game. Sometimes the pasta is too al dente. I like al dente pasta, but it should have that bit of chewiness. Their pasta feels underdone and hard. One time the pasta was not drained too well and there was a bit too much water in the bottom of the bowl and diluted the sauce. I usually opt for their seafood dish than pasta, but my husband is a pasta fiend. We always say that we have to remember to ask the chef to go a minute longer in cooking the pasta, but we forget. If you get Liv as your server, you'll be very well taken care of. She's one of the best servers I've come across, and I eat out quite a bit. They now take CC, so no more making sure we have enough cash before heading out. Hopefully Olar Noso will be around for a long time. My heart can't take another restaurant closure.

    Fried Goat Cheese comes with crostini was outstanding
    Robert H.

    Food (4.8), Service (4.8), Decor (4.1) This place is great. All of the dishes I show were delicious yet the lamb was a bit tough, but still very tasty. It's difficult to imagine better service, we ordered 6 dishes which came out 2 at a time. They changed silverware and cleaned the table 4 times! So nice and thoughtful staff, the owners are out and about, involved with the action. If they took credit cards, service would move to 5.0. The decor is nice, yet VERY noisy. The two of us could talk but not intimate. They evidently tried adding cork to the ceiling yet it is still very noisy when they are full, which i understand is most evenings. As was mentioned by others, the Spanish Fries are killer good. It's a huge amount of chips so we took some home. The octopus is very tender and very tasty, as is the calamari which comes with a couple of shrimp and vegetables. Also mentioned they offer some great cocktails as well as some select brews and wines. The tab was on the very high side, but as they say you get what you pay for...

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    Delicious food, great service, loud ambience. We had a great time as always and closed up the restaurant. Thank you for the best paella!

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    The best food! An interesting menu that brings many worlds together. We love sharing the small plates.

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    Simply the best. My favorite restaurant. Scallop ceviche app, a salad, the best pizza and a pitcher of sangria. A perfect meal.

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    Excellent food, need reservations. Small place, a little on the crowded side. Only take cash.

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    Excellent across the board!!! Best paella in recent memory. Great service and atmosphere. Will be back many more times

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    This is their updated menu with current prices.
    This is their updated menu with current prices.
    This is their updated menu with current prices.
    This is their updated menu with current prices.

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    Olar Noso - mediterranean - Updated July 2026

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