| Ion Olaru | |
| Birth Date: | 1961 8, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Romania |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Years1: | 1988–1992 |
| Clubs1: | FC Universitatea Craiova |
| Years2: | 1992–1993 |
| Clubs2: | Lausanne-Sport |
| Caps2: | 35 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 1993 |
| Clubs3: | FC Universitatea Craiova |
| Years4: | 1994–1995 |
| Clubs4: | SR Delémont |
Ion Olaru (born 24 August 1961) is a retired Romanian football midfielder.