A Little Taste Of Italy In Historic Downtown Kingston
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OLIVEA
Owners Stev George and Deanna Harrington opened Olivea in 2008 and for the past decade their team of amazing staff have worked together to create a warm and welcoming restaurant serving delicious and authentic Italian food. Each year they take a group of the staff to Italy to learn more about Italian food, wine and culture so that they can enhance your experience when you dine at Olivea.
Olivea is a family-run Italian trattoria serving traditional and contemporary Italian fare. We are known for our fresh pasta, sauces and ragùs which are all made by our talented chefs. In addition to our mouth-watering pastas, we serve fantastic antipasti boards with local and Italian salami, prosciutto and cheeses, grilled squid, arancine, panelle, wonderful salads, steaks from Enright Cattle Co., fresh sustainable seafood and house made desserts. See what people say about Olivea!
From May to October our street-side patio on Kingston’s Market Square is a perfect spot for eating, drinking and people-watching. We host events like our popular “Dinner and a Movie” and “New Year’s Day Jazz Brunch”. Check our events page for more details and sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop!
Lunch Menu
Antipasti
- Warm roasted olives $8.50
- Olives, roasted rosemary almonds and salami $12
- East coast oysters half dozen $22, 1 dozen $42
with mignonette - Grilled squid $22
with spicy red sauce and aïoli - Panelle $14
Sicilian chickpea fritters - Truffled frites $12
with parmesan - Arancine al telefono $20
stuffed with fontal and mushrooms - Beef carpaccio $20
with shaved parmigiano, arugula and truffle aïoli - Antipasto board $24
“mezzo e mezzo” – artisanal cheeses and cured meats - Andalusian tomato and bread soup $10
with parmesan
Pasta
Add a side salad to any pasta: verde $6, caesar $7, arugula $7
- Tagliatelle $25
with semi-dry cherry tomatoes, bocconcini and basil - Penne alla Carbonara $25
bacon, egg, parmesan and black pepper - Orecchiette $27
with house made Italian sausage, tomato and rapini - Half pasta + side salad $19
(above pastas only) - Spaghetti aglio olio $34
(spicy) with with grilled shrimp, arugula, and parmesan - Tagliatelle $23
with basil pesto - Add… Bocconcini $4
Grilled chicken breast $10
Italian sausage $10
Grilled shrimp $12 - Tagliatelle Bolognese $26
traditional pork and veal ragù - Garganelli $28
with crispy chicken leg and roasted garlic cream sauce - Gnocchi $29
with beef cheek ragù, truffle and parmesan - Seafood linguine $35
with spicy tomato, olives, caper sauce
SALADS
- Insalata verde $13
mixed Italian greens with lemon vinaigrette - Caesar salad $15
romaine with Caesar dressing, parmesan and focaccia croutons - Arugula salad $14
with lemon, extra virgin olive oil and shaved parmesan - Tuna (seared rare) and white bean salad $26
with cherry tomatoes, olives and arugula (tuna seared rare) - Pear and gorgonzola salad $26
with maple roasted walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette - Roast chicken and fig salad $24
with pine nuts, pecorino cheese and maple vinaigrette - Add Grilled Chicken Breast $10
Add Grilled Shrimp $12
Sandwiches
Sandwiches are served with a side soup, frites or insalata verde
- Grilled chicken panino $22
with provolone, basil pesto and roasted red pepper - Grilled Mediterranean $22
vegetable panino with ricotta and eggplant spread - Sicilian tuna $22
artichokes, capers, lemon confit, black olive mayo and arugula - Roast beef (cold) $22
gorgonzola mayo, crispy onions and arugula - Half sandwich + side soup, salad or frites $18
(above sandwiches only) - Olivea Burger $23
Enright beef, Wilton cheddar, bacon, tomato chutney - Matt’s porchetta $24
on a bun, rapini with garlic and chilies and Dijon aioli
Secondi
- Steak Frites $34
Enright flat iron with fresh cut fries and saffron aïoli - Steak Aglio $34
Enright flat iron with spaghetti aglio olio (spicy), arugula and parmesan - Grilled Sea Bream $30
with tomato, fennel, and fingerling potato stew
Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
We use nuts, shellfish, eggs, dairy and wheat in our kitchen, and while we take care to minimize cross contamination, we cannot guarantee that food has not come in contact with nuts, shellfish or other allergens.
For groups of 8 and more an 18% gratuity will be added to the bill.
Dinner Menu
Antipasti
- East Coast Oysters $24 for 6 / $44 for 12
daily selection - Olives, roasted rosemary almonds and salami $12
- Antipasti Board “mezzo e mezzo” $24
artisanal cheeses and cured meats - Beef carpaccio $19
with parmesan, arugula and truffle aïoli - Grilled squid $22
with spicy red sauce and aïoli - Calamari fritti $21
with preserved lemon aïoli - Arancine al telefono $20
(fried risotto balls) stuffed with fontal and mushrooms - Meatballs al forno $22
with tomato sauce, grilled eggplant and pecorino - Panelle $14
Sicilian chickpea fritters with lemon - Shrimp scampi $22
with garlic, chilis, and grilled sourdough - Truffled frites $12
with parmesan - Warm roasted olives $9
Insalate
- Verde $13
- Caesar $15
- Arugula $14
- Pear and gorgonzola salad $24
with maple roasted walnuts - Tuna (seared rare) and white bean salad $25
with arugula and cherry tomatoes - Chicken and fig salad $24
with pine nuts and pecorino cheese - Add to any salad:
Chicken Breast $10
Sausage $10
Shrimp $11
Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
We use nuts, shellfish, eggs, dairy and wheat in our kitchen and while we take care to minimize cross contamination, we cannot guarantee that food has not come in contact with nuts, shellfish or other allergens.
18% service charge is added to groups of 8 or more.
Take out is available. Bring your own wine, corkage $25/750ml bottle.
Pasta
- Tagliatelle Bolognese $27
- Tagliatelle $26
with semi-dry cherry tomatoes, bocconcini and basil - Penne alla Carbonara $26
- Tagliatelle $25
with basil pesto - Gnocchi $30
with beef cheek ragù, truffle and parmesan - Orecchiette $28
with Italian sausage, tomato sauce and rapini - Penne Arrabbiata (spicy) or Pomodoro
with sausage or chicken breast$32 - Garganelli $29
with crispy chicken leg and roasted garlic rosemary cream sauce - Spaghetti aglio olio $21
spicy with arugula and parmesan
with grilled shrimp $35
with grilled steak $36 - Seafood Linguine $36
shrimp, mussels, scallops and squid, with spicy tomato, olive and caper sauce - Add to any pasta
Chicken Breast$10
Sausage $10
Meatballs $12
Rapini $4
Bocconcini $4
Shrimp $12
Add a side salad: Verde $7, Caesar $8, Arugula $8
Secondi & Contorni
- Chicken al Mattone $35
chicken breast grilled under a brick, with potato gnocchi, seasonal vegetables and salmoriglio - Lion’s Mane $36
mushroom cacciatore with polenta fries - Braised lamb shank $36
with saffron risotto and orange gremolata - Ligurian fish and shellfish stew $38
with tomato, fennel and white wine, aïoli and grilled sourdough - Rapini with chilies and garlic $12
- Grilled Mediterranean vegetables $12
Our local suppliers: Enright Cattle Co., Pig & Olive, Forman Farm, Glengarry Cheese, Patchwork Gardens, and Whalesbone.
Wine List
* Wine list subject to change
Non Italian White Wines
Riesling, Stoney Ridge, Niagara, Ontario (2019) 42
Chenin Blanc, Franschhoek, South Africa (2022) 57
Chardonnay, Black’s Station, Napa, California (2019) 58
Chardonnay, Coastal Vines, Napa, California (NV) 58
Sauvignon Blanc, Tinpot Hut, Marlborough, N.Z. (2022) 72
Chardonnay, Martin Ray Vineyards, Monterey County, CA (2021) 90
Chablis, Domaine Des Hâtes, Burgundy, France (2022) 104
Sancerre, Domaine de la Villaudiere, Loire Valley, France (2022) 105
Chardonnay, Closson Chase, P.E.C., Ontario (2020) 108
Italian Vino Bianco
Pinot Grigio, Terre Gaie, Veneto (2022) 50
Grillo, Settesoli, Sicily (2022) 58
Frascati Superiore, Casale Marchese, Lazio (2021) 64
Albana, Celli ‘I Croppi’, Romagna (2018) 64
Orvieto Classico, Decugnano dei Barbi, Umbria (2021) 64
Falanghina, Aia dei Colombi, Campania (2021) 64
Pecorino, Prima Fonte, Marche (2022) 67
Verdicchio, Sartarelli, Marche (2022) 69
Vermentino di Gallure, Vigneti Zanatta, Sardegna (2022) 73
Insolia ‘Bianca di Evro’, Cantine Rallo, Sicily (2021) 73
Gavi di Gavi, La Giustiniana, Piedmont (2021) 75
Pinot Grigio, La Tunella, Friuli (2022) 75
Soave Classico, Villabella (2022) 75
Pinot Grigio, La Vigne di Zamo, Friuli (2021) 84
Chardonnay Toscana, Colognole, Tuscany (2019) 95
Pinot Grigio, Venica & Venica, Friuli (2021) 108
SMALL FORMAT BOTTLES
- Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Tommasi, Veneto, Italy (2013) 89
- Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi, Tuscany, Italy (2014) 99
Non Italian Red Wines
Cabernet Franc, Sandbanks Estate, P.E.C., Ontario (NV) 48
Malbec, Septima, Mendoza, Argentina (2022) 61
Côtes du Rhône, Chevalier d’Anthelme, Rhône Valley,
France (2021) 64Cabernet Sauvignon, Parducci, Mendocino, CA (2021) 67
Bordeaux Superieur, Château Chapelle d’Alienor,
Bordeaux, France (2015) 67Pinot Noir, Angels Gate ‘Angels Step’, Niagara, Ontario (2018) 75
Crianza, Altos de Rioja, Spain (2020) 75
Shiraz, Atkins Farm, McLaren Vale, Australia (2018) 80
Pinot Noir, Staete Landt, Marlborough, N.Z. (2016) 118
Cabernet Sauvignon, River Pass Vineyard ‘Counselor’,
Sonoma, CA (2021) 118Cabernet Sauvignon, Waterstone, Napa, CA (2017) 138
ROSATO AND SPARKLING WINE
Lambrusco di Sorbara, Cantina di Soliera, Romagna, Italy (2022) 63
Rosato, Masciarelli, Abruzzo, Italy (2022) 67
Prosecco, Fattoria Conca d’Oro, Veneto, Italy (2022) 75
Côtes de Provence Rosé, Château Mentone, Provence, France (NV) 75
Marsanne Cuvée, KEW Vineyards, Niagara, Ontario (2019) 91
Franciacorta, Majolini, Lombardia, Italy (2023) 109
Italian Vino Rosso
Rosso Riserva, Tombacco, Molise (2019) 61
Chianti Superiore, ‘Sinopie’ Colognole, Tuscany (2021) 61
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Masciarelli, Abruzzo (2021) 64
Barbera d’Asti, Tenuta Garetto, Piedmont (2020) 67
Valpolicella Ripasso, Luigi Righetti ‘Campolieti’, Veneto (2020) 67
Nero D’Avola, Settesoli ‘Mandrarossa’, Sicily (2021) 69
Cannonau di Sardegna, Argiolas, Sardegna (2020) 69
Chianti Rufina, Colognole, Tuscany (2018) 73
Syrah, ‘La Clarissa’ Cantine Rallo, Sicily (2022) 73
Rosso di Toscana, Altesino, Tuscany (2021) 75
Pinot Nero, La Tunella, Friuli (2021) 75
Primitivo, Siniscalco, Puglia (2020) 75
I.G.T. Super Tuscan, Montepeloso ‘Alpha’, Tuscany (2020) 80
Morellino di Scansano, Fattoria di Magliano, Tuscany (2019) 84
Barbera d’Alba, Giacomo Fenocchio, Piedmont (2021) 86
Chianti Classico, Castello di Verrazzano, Tuscany (2020) 90
Langhe Nebbiolo, Ca’ del Baio, Piedmont (2021) 94
Chianti Rufina ‘Collezione’, Colognole, Tuscany (2019) 95
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Luigi Righetti, Veneto (2019) 99
Barbera d’Alba, Pio Cesare, Piedmont (2021) 100
Rosso di Montalcino, Collemattoni, Tuscany (2021) 100
Chianti Rufina Riserva, Colognole ‘Riserva del Don’, Tuscany (2016) 105
Etna Rosso, Mandrarossa, Sicily (2019) 105
I.G.T. Super Tuscan, Il Borro ‘Pian di Nova’, Tuscany (2019) 109
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, ‘Marina Cvetic’ Masciarelli,
Abruzzo (2017) 117Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello di Monsanto, Tuscany (2018) 126
Barbaresco Vallegrande, Ca’ del Baio, Piedmont (2019) 126
Chianti Classico Riserva, Castello di Verrazzano, Tuscany (2017) 126
Rosso di Montalcino, Siro Pacenti, Tuscany (2019) 124
Poggio Bestiale, Fattoria di Magliano, Tuscany (2015) 130
I.G.T. Super Tuscan, Verrazzano ‘Bottiglia Particolare’,
Tuscany (2016) 136Chianti Rufina Riserva ‘Terraelectae’, Colognole, Tuscany (2018) 136
Brunello di Montalcino, Armilla, Tuscany (2018) 140
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, Verrazzano ‘Sassello’,
Tuscany (2016) 156Barolo, Giacomo Fenocchio, Piedmont (2019) 156
Cabernet Blend (60, 20, 20), Zyme, Veneto (2019) 156
Brunello di Montalcino, Collemattoni, Tuscany (2018) 160
Barolo Bussia, Giacomo Fenocchio, Piedmont (2018) 188
Barolo, Casina Bric 460, Piedmont (2016) 200
Brunello di Montalcino, Gaja ‘Pieve Santa Restituta’,
Tuscany (2017) 218Bolgheri Superiore, Marchese Antinori ‘Guado al Tasso,
Bolgheri (2016) 258
Large Format Bottles
Barbaresco Vallegrande, Ca’ del Baio, Piedmont, Italy (2016) 240
Poggio Bestiale, Fattoria di Magliano, Tuscany (2010) 252
Brunello di Montalcino, Gaja ‘Pieve Santa Restituta’, Tuscany (2014) 540
Wines By The Glass
Bianco
- 5oz / 8oz / ½L / Btl
- Riesling, Stoney Ridge, Niagara, Ontario 9 / 14.50 / 29 / 42
- Pinot Grigio, Terre Gaie, Veneto, Italy 10 / 16 / 32 / 50
- Chardonnay, Coastal Vines, Napa, CA 11.50 / 18.25 / 36.50 / 58
- Pecorino, Prima Fonte, Marche, Italy 13.25 / 21.25 / 42.50 / 67
- Sauvignon Blanc, Tinpot Hut, Marlborough, N.Z. 14.25 / 23 / 46 / 72
- Pinot Grigio, La Tunella, Friuli, Italy 15 / 24 / 48 / 75
Rosso
- 5oz / 8oz / ½L / Btl
Rosso Riserva, Tombacco, Molise, Italy 12 / 19.25 / 38.50 / 61
Chianti Superiore, ‘Sinopie’ Colognole, Tuscany, Italy 12 / 19.25 / 38.50 / 61
Cabernet Sauvignon, Parducci, Mendocino, CA 13.25 / 21.25 / 42.50 / 67
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Masciarelli,
Abruzzo, Italy 13.25 / 21.25 / 42.50 / 67Valpolicella Ripasso, Luigi Righetti, Veneto, Italy 13.25 / 21.25 / 42.50 / 67
Pinot Nero, La Tunella, Friuli, Italy 15 / 24 / 48 / 75
Chianti Classico, Castello di Verrazzano, Tuscany, Italy 17.50 / 28 / 56 / 90
Sparkling Wines
- 5oz / 8oz / ½L / Btl
Lambrusco di Sorbara, Cantina di Soliera,
Romagna, Italy 12.50 / 20 / 40 / 63Prosecco, Fattoria Conca d’Oro, Veneto, Italy 15 / 24 / 48 / 75
Rosato
- 5oz / 8oz / ½L / Btl
Rosato, Masciarelli, Abruzzo, Italy 13.25 / 21.25 / 42.50 / 67
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We have a team of over 15 kitchen staff who work behind the scenes to create the wonderful food at Olivea.
The success of the kitchen at Olivea relies on the skill and leadership of our chefs:
Matt Darch
Matt has been with us since we opened in 2008. He is a naturally gifted cook, creating many of our soups, pasta fillings, the famous porchetta, braises and charcuterie. His passion is meat butchery and cookery. You can taste it in our food.
613-547-5483
or email mail@olivea.ca
Open 7 days a week
Lunch: 11:30am - 4:00pm Dinner: 5:00pm - Close