Ristorante Olivelli Menu
Welcome to Ristorante Olivelli, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of London at 9 St Christopher's Place. This Italian eatery celebrates authentic cuisine with a diverse menu, including a dedicated vegan and gluten-free section that caters to all dietary needs.
Begin your dining experience with delightful antipasti like Arancine—crispy rice balls bursting with flavor. The Butternut Squash & Asparagus Risotto has become a customer favorite, showcasing seasonal ingredients in a creamy, comforting dish. For a touch of sophistication, try the Montone, featuring chargrilled goat's cheese and roasted vegetables, harmonizing beautifully on the plate.
Desserts like the warm Strudel con Panna and rich Tortino Cioccolato provide a sweet conclusion to your meal. The friendly service and cozy ambiance make Ristorante Olivelli a must-visit for anyone craving a taste of Italy.
MAIN MENU - antipasto
COZZE MARINARA
500g Atlantic-caught Scottish mussels, pomodoro, garlic, chillies, white wine
OLIVE CONDITE
Sicilian green Nocellara olives from Valle dei Cascavaddotti
BRUSCHETTA PAESANA
Toasted bread, marinated vine and sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, extra-virgin olive oil and garlic
ARANCINE
Crispy deep-fried rice balls, choice of fillings: meat ragù with peas or mushroom and gorgonzola or a selection of both Served with sun-dried tomato and turmeric pesto
CALAMARI FRITTI
Sicilian-style lightly battered deep-fried squid rings, Italian tartar sauce
PANE ALL'AGLIO
Homemade pizza bread brushed with olive oil, fresh garlic and rosemary
GAMBERONI DIAVOLA
Pan-fried king prawns, garlic, chillies, white wine
CAPRESE
Buffalo mozzarella, marinated vine tomatoes in Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil and oregano, basil leaves, Genovese basil pesto with Pecorino cheese and pine kernels, focaccia
PANTELLERIA
Seasoned shredded pan-fried chicken breast, couscous, mixed leaves, crispy pancetta, roasted garlic and onion, courgette, cherry tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, oregano, Sicilian caponata, salsa Sorrentina
SERAFINO
A medallion of chargrilled goats' cheese, caramelised onions, mixed leaves, roasted red peppers, aubergine, sun- dried tomatoes, artichokes, balsamic vinegar dressing, focaccia
MISTA DI STAGIONE
Mixed leaves, cucumber, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, white wine vinaigrette dressing
RUCOLA
Cherry tomatoes, rocket, Parmesan, balsamic vinegar dressing
MAIN MENU - Insalate
MAIN MENU - Pizze
MARGHERITA
Mozzarella, basil, tomato
FORESTA
Mixed mushrooms in shallots and extra-virgin olive oil, truffle oil, garlic, chillies, mozzarella, tomato
CAPRINA
Goats cheese, cherry tomatoes, rocket, mozzarella, tomato
EMILIANA
Parma ham, rocket, Parmesan shavings, mozzarella, tomato
CAMPAGNOLA
Chorizo, 'nduja sausage, rocket, buffalo mozzarella, mascarpone and tomato sauce
CALZONE CLASSICO
Folded pizza filled with ham, mixed mushrooms in shallots and extra-virgin olive oil, mozzarella, tomato, topped with buffalo mozzarella
QUATTRO STAGIONI
Ham, mixed mushrooms in shallots and extra-virgin olive oil, artichokes, smoked pepperoni sausage, mozzarella, tomato
VEGETARIANA
Roasted red and yellow peppers, green olives, aubergines, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, caramelised onions, mozzarella and tomato
AMERICANA PICCANTE
Smoked pepperoni sausage, jalapeño peppers, mozzarella, tomato
NAPOLETANA
Anchovies, capers, olives, mozzarella, tomato
RAVIOLI ASPARAGI
Mozzarella and cherry tomato filled fresh pasta, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, porcini mushrooms, shallots, butter
SCOGLIO
Spaghetti, squid, mussels, prawns, Palourde clams, white wine, chillies, garlic and a dash of pomodoro
FIORI DI ZUCCA
Fresh tagliolini, prawns, courgette, courgette flowers, cherry tomatoes, shallots, white wine, chillies, butter
SALMONE
Fresh tagliolini, Scottish smoked salmon, black and white truffle cream, shallots, white wine
CARBONARA
Spaghetti, free-range egg, pancetta (Italian bacon), Parmesan cheese, dash of cream
VONGOLE
Linguine, fresh Palourde clams, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, white wine, parsley
TORTELLONI PARADISO
Ricotta and spinach filled fresh tortelloni tossed in a sauce of mushrooms, dolcelatte, cream, saffron, white wine, butter
PESTO PISTACCHIO
Linguine, pistachio pesto, prawns, cream, white wine, garlic, butter
LASAGNE PASTICCIATE
Layers of oven-baked pasta, Bolognese sauce, béchamel, buffalo mozzarella, Parmesan cheese
CINGHIALE
Fresh tagliatelle, wild boar, Chianti wine, tomato, celery, carrot, garlic and herb ragú
RISOTTO FRUTTI DI MARE
Risotto, squid, Palourde clams, mussels, prawns, chillies, garlic, fish broth, white wine, pomodoro
RISOTTO D'ALBA
Arborio rice simmered in white wine, asparagus, butternut squash, truffle cream, Parmesan, shallots, garlic, butter
MAIN MENU - Pasta e Risotti
MAIN MENU - Pesce
GUAZZETTO DI PESCE
Swordfish, mussels, clams, squid, and prawns in vine tomato, garlic, and chilli fish broth with crostone di pane
SPIGOLA ACQUA PAZZA
Oven-baked sea bass fillets in a white wine fish broth with cherry tomatoes, green olives, garlic and chillies, served with cazzilli
PESCE SPADA MESSINESE
Pan-fried swordfish steak in pomodoro, garlic, caper, onion, celery, pine kernel, sultana, green olive, and basil sauce, with rosemary potatoes.
POLLO PIZZAIOLA
The tenderest pan-fried chicken in pomodoro, shallots, buffalo mozzarella with cazzilli and spinaci Sorrentina
VITELLO MILANESE
Pan-fried best veal escalope coated in egg and aromatic breadcrumbs, with homemade chipped potatoes and basil pesto mayonnaisse
SCALLOPINE AI FUNGHI
Fillets of best veal in a cream of truffle and wild mushroom sauce, with patate rosmarino and spinaci Sorrentina
SALTIMBOCCA ROMANA
Pan-fried best veal escalope, Parma ham, white wine, butter, sage, with broccoli Trapanese, patate rosmarino
SPEZZATINO D'AGNELLO
Slow-cooked shoulder of lamb stew with potatoes, carrots, peas, Chianti red wine, and pomodoro*, served with Crostone di pane
OSSOBUCO
Succulent leg of veal in a pistachio and hazelnut crust, slow-cooked in onion, thyme, vegetable broth, and rosemary, with saffron risotto
MAIN MENU - Carne
MAIN MENU - Contorni
PANELLE
Chickpea flour fritters
PATATE FRITTE
Homemade triple-cooked chipped potatoes
PATATE FRITTE TARTUFO
Homemade triple-cooked chipped potatoes tossed in truffle oil and Parmesan cheese shavings
PATATE ROSMARINO
Roasted rosemary potatoes
SPINACI SORRENTINA
Spinach leaves, garlic, Sicilian orange, lemon, basil, extra- virgin olive oil, and mint drizzle
BROCCOLI TRAPANESE
Tenderstem broccoli, garlic, and lemon
CAZZILLI
Sicilian potato, chickpea, and herb croquettes
COPPA PARADISO
Scoops of addictive Sicilian ice cream - flavours of fior di latte, chocolate and nocciola
TIRAMISU
Luscious savoiardi soaked in liqueur coffee and topped with mascarpone
PROFITEROLES
Profiteroles filled with panna montata (Sicilian cream) and drizzled with warm chocolate sauce
STRUDEL ALLE MELE
Warm vegan apple, rum and sultana strudel with rum, sultanas and fior di latte ice cream, cream or vegan whipped cream
TORTINO CIOCCOLATO
Warm gluten-free chocolate brownie, warm chocolate sauce, hazelnut ice cream, chopped hazelnuts
TORTA PARADISO
Olivelli's specialty cake layers of sponge, chocolate flakes, delicate chocolate and ricotta mousse covered in a layer of dark chocolate
TARTELETTA MANDORLA
Warm Sicilian almond and raspberry tart, amarena coulis, fior di latte ice cream
CHEESECAKE AL LIMONE
Creamy Sicilian lemon cheesecake with berry coulis and raspberries
DESSERT MENU
VEGAN & GLUTTEN - FREE MENU - antipasti
ANTIPASTO VEGANO
Panelle chickpea fritters, bruschetta paesana, green olives, caponata, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, grilled aubergine and peppers, sun-dried tomato and turmeric pesto
COZZE MARINARA
Atlantic-caught mussels in pomodoro, garlic, white wine, and chilli sauce
OLIVE CONDITE
Sicilian green Nocellara olives
PANE ALL'AGLIO
Homemade pizza bread brushed with garlic, extra-virgin olive oil and rosemary
BRUSCHETTA PAESANA
Vine and sun-dried tomatoes marinated in garlic, red onion, extra-virgin olive oil and garlic on toasted artisan bread
REGINA
Vegan mozzarella, tomato, basil
ORTOLANO
Roasted red and yellow peppers, green olives, caramelised onion, aubergine, artichokes, vegan mozzarella, tomato
TRE STAGIONI
Artichokes, seitan pepperoni, mixed mushrooms in extra- virgin olive oil and shallots, vegan mozzarella, tomato
BOSCO
Mixed mushrooms sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil and shallots, vegan mozzarella, tomato
ZUCCA
Roasted butternut squash, artichoke, cherry tomatoes, vegan mozzarella, tomato
VEGAN & GLUTTEN - FREE MENU - Pizze
VEGAN & GLUTTEN - FREE MENU - Insalate
MONTONE
Chargrilled goat's cheese medallion, sun-dried tomato, mixed leaves, roasted red pepper, caramelised onion, aubergine, artichokes, balsamic vinegar dressing
TRICOLORE
Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, basil pesto, basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, oregano
MISTA DI STAGIONE
Mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, cucumber green olives, red onion, white wine vinegar dressing
RUCOLA
Cherry tomatoes, rocket, Parmesan, balsamic vinegar dressing Pasta e Risotti
RISOTTO ZAFFERANO
Saffron, caramelised onion and vegan mozzarella risotto
CORLEONESE
Spaghetti, pomodoro, chillies and Sicilian aubergine, onion, celery and caper caponata
RISOTTO FRUTTI DI MARE
Squid, Palourde clam, Atlantic-caught mussel and prawn risotto in white wine, pomodoro, fish broth, garlic and chillies
VEGAN & GLUTTEN - FREE MENU - Pasta e Risotti
VEGAN & GLUTTEN - FREE MENU - Dolci
TORTINO CIOCCOLATO
Warm chocolate brownie, chocolate sauce, nibbed almonds, hazelnut ice cream
STRUDEL CON PANNA
Warm apple, rum and sultana strudel with vegan whipped cream
PANELLE
Chickpea flour fitters
PATATE FRITTE
Homemade triple-cooked chipped potatoes
SPINACI SORRENTINA
Spinach sauteed in garlic, drizzled in salsa Sorrentina
PATATE FRITTE TARTUFO
Homemade chipped potatoes tossed in truffle oil and Parmesan cheese
PATATE ROSMARINO
Roasted rosemary potatoes
BROCCOLI TRAPANESE
Tenderstem broccoli, garlic, and lemon
CAZZILLI
Sicilian potato, chickpea and herb croquettes