Vasile Olariu (born 6 July 1987) is a Romanian football player who plays as a midfielder.

Born near Timișoara, Olariu began playing professional football for local side Unirea Sânnicolau Mare.

In 2009, he was transferred to Victoria Brăneşti, where he led the club to promotion to Liga I, scoring 16 goals during the 2009–10 Liga II season.

[2] Olariu agreed to a one-year loan to Ukrainian Premier League side PFC Oleksandria in September 2011.

[1] Olariu has played for Romania at the under-23 level, making his debut against Italy in March 2010.