Antipasti Misti - Large sharing platters of assorted antipasti 21Salumi – Italian prosciutto, duck prosciutto, capicolla, sopressata Veneta, marinated vegetables and olives Formaggi – Local cheeses from Glengarry Cheese, gorgonzola and Reggiano, marinated vegetables and olives Mezzo e mezzo – ‘half and half’ a mixture of cured meats and cheeses, marinated vegetables and olives Rosemary salted almonds 3Marinated olives 3Bruschetta on grilled sourdough (daily selection) 9Fritti Misti di Mare – Crisp fried scallops, shrimp, mussels and calamari with caper-lemon mayo 12Shrimp Scampi – Sauteed shrimp with garlic butter, parsley and white wine 12 Grilled squid with spicy red sauce and aioli 9Eggplant Involtini stuffed with ricotta and fennel, tomato basil sauce 9Arancine – fried risotto croquettes stuffed with fontina and mushrooms 10Frites with saffron aioli 5Truffled frites with shaved parmesan, saffron aioli 7Panelle – Sicilian chickpea fritters with lemon salt 6Olivea poutine: frites with rich veal cheek ragù and local cheese curd 10/15
Andalusian Tomato Soup or our Daily Soup 7Insalata verde – Bibb lettuce, radicchio, endive and arugula with balsamic vinaigrette 6/11Arugula salad with shaved Reggiano 7/12Olivea Caesar salad 7/12 with grilled chicken 16Forman Farm tomato and mozzarella di bufala salad with arugula and balsamic vinegar 9/15Local beet and Fifth Town goat cheese salad 8/14 Gorgonzola, walnut and grape salad 8/14Tuna and white bean salad - albacore tuna confit with black olives, arugula and cherry tomatoes 9/15Roast chicken and pomegranate salad with toasted pine nuts and pecorino cheese 10/16
(Available from 11:30-4:30)Panini on our house baked breads or Pan Chancho whole wheatare served with Soup, Frites or Insalata Verde (Caesar Salad, Arugula Salad add $1)
Italian Style Pressed Sandwiches Chicken Provolone - chicken breast, aged provolone, roasted peppers and pesto on ciabatta 12Grilled Cheese - Wilton extra old cheddar and carmelized onions on Pan Chancho honey whole wheat 12
Cold Sandwiches Mediterranean - Fifth Town chevre, grilled eggplant, arugula and sun dried tomato on toasted olive bread 12Sicilian Tuna with artichokes, capers, lemon confit, olive mayo and arugula on a ciabatta roll 12
Hot Sandwiches Olivea Burger – Angus beef burger with Wilton Cheddar, tomato relish and bacon on a ciabatta roll 13Grilled Chicken - grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, aioli and arugula on a ciabatta roll 13
We serve two portion sizes - appetizer/main course
Spaghetti with butter and parmesan 7/12Rigatoni all’Arrabbiata – spicy tomato sauce 9/15Mushroom Lasagne – with house made pasta, bechamel, mushrooms, truffle and fontina 18 (one size)Tagliatelle egg pasta with marinated tomatoes, bocconcini and basil 12/19Spaghetti alla Carbonara – bacon, egg & parmesan 12/19Orecchiette with house made Italian sausage, tomato and rapini 13/20Rigatoni alla Bolognese – tomato meat sauce 12/19Gnocchi – house made potato gnocchi with veal cheek ragù and truffle oil 13/20Garganelli with roasted garlic and rosemary cream sauce and crispy chicken leg 13/20Spaghetti aglio olio with arugula 9/15 with grilled shrimp 14/22Seafood linguine - mussels, squid, shrimp and clams in a spicy tomato sauce with olives & capers 15/24
Substitue organic farro penne, whole wheat spaghetti or gluten free corn pasta $1.50
Available after 5pm
Ontario Grain Fed Chicken Breast al Mattone (grilled under a brick) with salmoriglio and choice of one contorno (side dish) 22Olivea Steak Frites – grilled bison bavette with frites and saffron aïoli 24
See our Feature Card for Nightly Seafood and Local Meat Specials
Contorni (side dishes) come on separate serving dishes to be passed around the table, Italian style. All sides are appropriate for sharing between two people. Available after 5pm.
Grilled vegetables with garlic herb oilRapini with garlic and chiliesSautéed spinach with lemon and olive oilSeasonal local vegetables
CHEF’S DAILY THREE COURSE MENU $30FRIDAY & SATURDAY $35~ ADD A QUARTINO OF WINE FOR $8 ~
Panna cotta with fresh berries and vincotto 7Espresso Granita with whipped cream 7Tiramisù 7Chocolate Valpolicella Crema 8Vanilla Crème Brûlée 7Tartufo - Chocolate raspberry 7Local Artisanal Cheese Plate with accompaniments 10
Coffee – Fair Trade Multatuli 2.50Tea – a selection of teas and tisanes 2.50Espresso Single 2.25 Double 3.75Americano 2.50Cappuccino 4.00Latté 4.50Hot Chocolate 4.50Specialty Coffees 8.00
Executive Chef– Stev George
Menu and prices subject to change without notice.
Supporting local farmers is an integral part of the philosophy of Olivea. Our chicken is Ontario air-chilled, grain fed and free of growth hormones and antibiotics. Our pork and beef is raised locally, free of growth hormones and antibiotics.
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted.