White Olive
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
White Olive is a useful Midtown option when convenience matters more than chasing a destination meal. Book it for lunch, early dinner, or a lower-pressure meal near 55th Street; cross-shop Nobu 57 for a more polished Japanese choice, La Bonne Soupe for casual reliability, and PizzArte or Mozzarella & Vino when Italian is the clearer brief.
About White Olive
White Olive is a New York City venue with daily hours from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM and a smart-casual dress code. Beyond those basics, details are limited, so plan around what is known rather than assuming a specific cuisine, format, menu, or service style.
Use White Olive when the schedule matters and you want a direct New York City option. If you are comparing it with other named options, Nobu 57, La Bonne Soupe, Mozzarella & Vino, PizzArte, and The Consulate Midtown are other venues to consider depending on your plans and preferences.
Book for convenience
A clear reason to choose White Olive is practical: it is open every day from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM. That makes it easier to fit into a New York City itinerary than venues with narrower published hours.
Without a specified menu style, chef, price point, seating setup, or special service format, avoid treating White Olive as a known destination for a specific category. Keep expectations anchored to the basics: New York City, daily hours, and smart-casual dress.
Where it sits among other choices
Against The Consulate Midtown, White Olive should be considered on the basis of timing and fit rather than an asserted difference in cuisine or format. The same goes for Mozzarella & Vino and PizzArte: compare current details and availability directly before deciding.
Quick reference: White Olive is in New York City, open daily from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, and lists smart casual as the dress code. Cross-shop Nobu 57, La Bonne Soupe, PizzArte, Mozzarella & Vino, or The Consulate Midtown if you want another New York City option.
Planning details
- Location
- 39 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- whiteolivesnyc.com
- Phone
- +19173003105
The take
The Take
The Vibe
White Olive occupies a deliberate middle ground in Midtown dining: polished but not aloof. Located on West 55th Street among some of the city's most celebrated tables, it reads as part of that fine-dining neighborhood while operating on a different register. The room shifts notably from a brisk, time-compressed lunch service to a slower, more intimate dinner; evenings loosen the pace, conversations extend and the kitchen gains latitude. That duality gives the restaurant a quietly confident character — cultivated and attentive without the stiffness of white-tablecloth formality, suited to diners who want well-considered Mediterranean cooking in a calm, urbane setting.
Best For
White Olive is practical for a Midtown workday lunch and equally suited to a more leisurely evening out. Lunchtime favors visitors on a timetable — reliable execution and a manageable bill for office-driven trade — while dinner attracts hotel guests and theatregoers who linger over courses. The menu’s Mediterranean focus fits both quick, satisfying midday meals and paced multi-course dinners. If you’re heading to a performance nearby or looking for a composed, conversation-friendly table after a day at the office, White Olive straddles both needs effectively.
Ordering Tips
Plan your approach around the service rhythm: order efficiently at lunch when time is limited and allow more breathing room for dinner pacing. The restaurant’s signature items are good touchstones—try the White Olive Spicy Ezme or Shrimp Saganaki to start, and consider the Chilean Seabass or Trenette Truffle for a main. These highlighted dishes reflect the kitchen’s Mediterranean focus and suit the shift from a prompt midday meal to a relaxed evening repast. Keep in mind dinner typically moves at an easier pace than the lunchtime rush.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright white Mediterranean coastal dining room evoking Greece with elegant details and a refined atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- White Olive Spicy Ezme
- Shrimp Saganaki
- Chilean Seabass
- Trenette Truffle
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 39 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if White Olive is not the right fit
Choose Nobu 57 when the meal needs a clearer Japanese identity and a more polished room. Choose La Bonne Soupe when the goal is a casual Midtown meal with less decision fatigue.
Restaurant context
How White Olive compares in Midtown
White Olive is the easier, lower-pressure Midtown choice when location and timing are the main constraints. Nobu 57 is the stronger pick for diners who want a more defined Sushi - Japanese experience and a higher-recognition room, but it is also the one to plan more carefully around.
La Bonne Soupe is the better cross-shop for a casual, familiar Midtown meal with less ambiguity around the occasion. The Consulate Midtown is the better fit when the group wants a more composed Midtown dinner rather than a quick convenience play.
For Italian-leaning plans, Mozzarella & Vino and PizzArte are more specific choices. Pick them when pizza, wine, or a casual Italian brief is the point; pick White Olive when the Midtown address and easy scheduling are doing the work.
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Compare White Olive
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Olive | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Nobu 57 | New York City | Sushi - Japanese | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #3532023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| La Bonne Soupe | New York City | , | No published awards |
| The Consulate Midtown | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Mozzarella & Vino | New York City | , | No published awards |
| PizzArte | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book White Olive?
Booking lead times or party-size guidance are not specified. White Olive is open daily from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, so choose a time that fits your plans and confirm availability through the venue's current channels.
What should I order at White Olive?
A specific cuisine, signature dish, chef, or menu format is not listed. Check White Olive's current information before you go, and make plans based on what is available at the time of your visit.
What should a first-timer know about White Olive?
White Olive is in New York City. It is open every day from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, and the dress code is smart casual. Other details, including menu style, price, and seating format, are not specified.
Is lunch or dinner better at White Olive?
Daily hours are from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, but separate meal periods, pricing, or menu changes are not specified. Choose the time that best fits your schedule and confirm current service details directly with the venue.
Does White Olive handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary or allergy accommodations are not specified. If you have a strict restriction, contact White Olive directly before visiting and confirm what the venue can support.
What should I wear to White Olive?
White Olive lists a smart-casual dress code. A neat, relaxed outfit should fit the guidance.
