White Olive 39 West 55th Street, Manhattan, New York 10019

"It was one of the most beautiful private restaurants I have visited in New York to date. The atmosphere and design of the venue were truly magnificent. I especially loved lifting the covers on the tables and seeing that even they were of high quality. However, as you can imagine, presentation and taste aside from exterior appearance and quality are one of the most important factors in a venue. The food at this venue was fantastic in a word; we had fish and meat, and they were incredibly delicious. I especially loved their bread. I highly recommend trying the crème brûlée for dessert. The special cocktails at the bar were also equally wonderful. Especially, the manager's individual attention to each table, sitting down with them and chatting, reflects the warm atmosphere of home. In my opinion, this is one of the most important features that sets this place apart from others. I've been traveling for years and visiting places all over the world, but this restaurant is definitely one of the best I've visited in America."

"The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the ambiance. The lighting wasn't dim but wasn't too bright either, and the music was lively, but not too loud or too soft. Hosts were very welcoming and immediately brought us to our tables. The bread was spiced so well and I had to stop myself from filling up on it paired with olive oil. We ordered the tuna tartar for appetizers and it was delectable. My wife ordered the lobster pasta, and I had the lamb chops. Portions were ample and each dish was served after a short wait time. Highly recommended and a perfect date night place."

"Eating here is a unique experience. While dining about 85% of the population walking by were curiously peeking in. You can’t blame them, White Olive is decorated beautifully. There are a few reasons why I would recommend you coming here: The service is very good. Alé waited on my friend and I and was very honest about his lack of knowledge in creating some cocktails (mixologist was out that day) but proceeded to make excellent drinks and share great stories while being humble about it. The food was excellent. We enjoyed the crab cakes, tzatziki, lobster pasta and Branzino. The tzatziki + pita was my favorite choice of all. It was light and incredibly seasoned. Please come here if you love olives, and if you don’t you, will definitely fall in love with something else on the menu."

"We were looking for a place for our last dinner during our trip from Chicago to NYC. White Olive hit it out of the park! Absolutely stunning ambiance, followed by exceptional service and delicious cocktails and dishes. Don’t visit NYC without coming here - just a short walk from Rockefeller Center"

"Great restaurant in the heart of Manhattan! Been there twice already and we‘ll most probably go again as long we‘re here. Best food we had in town with the best octopus I‘ve ever had in my life! Really recommend this place! The waiters (Ali and Sirin) are so friendly, you don‘t really want to leave the place! Thank you very much for the hospitality and the warm welcome!"