I have always been a fan of Tapas; I love the rich Spanish flavors, and the small portions mean you can try many different items at once. But with Ole Tapas Lounge and Restaurant on Kirkwood Highway in Newark, I am even more enthralled than I typically am with Tapas eateries. Why?… It’s simple, everything from the warm décor, to the tasty drink concoctions, to the authentic Tapas, to the friendly and knowledgeable service, to the sweet desserts combine to make a dining experience that’s hard to top.

You can tell that thought goes into every detail of the restaurant. Drinks aren’t simply thrown together & called a fancy name. No, at Ole you will find yourself sipping delightful combinations such as the Sparkling Meyer Lemon Blueberry Mojito, made with Meyer Lemon, blueberry, mint, and Cava. Or another great combination: the White Dove, a combination of Cazadores Reposado, grapefruit, and cayenne. Of course even as lovely as these drinks are, it’s always hard to make myself stray from some of the best sangria I have tasted. Although Tinto (red) is my favorite, Ole’s sangria selection also includes Rosado (rose) and Blanco (white).

Once you’ve wet your palette on one of these cocktails, turn your eyes to a vast menu with endless possibilities. Changing monthly, you’ll never get an opportunity to get bored of this menu. But I’ll warn you, once you read these descriptions, you won’t be able to resist visiting this alluring restaurant, most likely on a
regular basis…

Some of my favorites include:
Queso Jerezano – seared Miti Cana goat cheese with Sherry reduction

Higos con Cabrales – bacon wrapped figs with cabrales

Chuletas De Cordero – baby lamb chops

Piquillo Relleno De Morcilla – piquillo pepper stuffed with morcilla de burgos

In each of these tapas you will find the meats cooked to perfection, and the flavor combinations tantalizing. Another favorite that the ever-gracious bartender, Jose, recommended is the selection of meats & cheeses. Order this combo and you will find yourself presented with a gorgeous selection of thinly sliced meats, cheeses, and sauces with unending flavor combinations that will keep your taste buds dancing.
Of course you’re not limited to just tapas, you’ll also find delicious menu specials and Ole’s specialty, Paellas. Their traditional Valencian Paella with saffron rice and various seafoods is as tasty as it is beautiful.
Not that you’ll have room for it, but you’ll have to order dessert. Ole Tapas makes an unbelievable Rice Pudding that is unlike any I’ve ever had before (spiced to perfection & layered with oranges). Their fresh French Pressed Coffee goes perfectly with the Churros con Chocolate, a patron favorite of crisp churros with hot chocolate for dipping.

With so many wonderful things on the menu & an ever-changing menu, you’ll need to come back again and again.

Reservations are suggested.
Call 302-224-9378.
Ole Tapas Lounge
& Restaurant is
conveniently located
at 1126 Capitol Trail,
Newark, DE, 19711.