Olivomare menu

Starters

Sardinian Pane Carasatu (500g Box)

13.00£

Crisp bread with extra virgin olive oil.

Radicchio, Gorgonzola & Walnut Salad

14.50£

Trevisano Radicchio Salad with walnuts & creamy Gorgonzola cheese dressing

Sea Bass Salad

17.00£

steamed sea bass with celery, fresh tomatoes and a simple oil & lemon dressing

Burrata, Bottarga & Tomatoes

16.50£

creamy Burrata cheese with cherry tomatoes, basil and grey mullet roe (bottarga) shavings.

Anchovy & Courgette Salad

14.50£

marinated anchovies with chargrilled Sardinian courgettes, rocket & cherry tomatoes with a sweet vinegar dressing

Octopus Salad

15.00£

cooked octopus with garlic and sweet vinegar dressing on a bed of rocket.

Seafood Carpaccio

17.50£

Thin, raw slices of mediterranean red prawns, swordfish and tuna with a lemon and oil dressing.

Steamed Mussels

16.00£

with garlic and parsley.

Steamed Clams

15.00£

With garlic and parsley.

Cured Tuna Bresaola

16.50£

With green beans and sun-dried tomatoes.

Crab Salad

18.50£

White crab meat on a bed of shredded radicchio and celery with a spicy dressing.

Baby Octopus Stew

16.50£

Sardinian style baby octopus stew in a rich, spicy tomato sauce

Pasta and Risotto

Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce

14.50£

pasta with homemade tomato sauce *vegan/vegetarian*

Penne With Tomato Sauce

14.50£

pasta with homemade tomato sauce *vegan/vegetarian*

Penne all'Arrabbiata

15.00£

pasta with spicy homemade tomato sauce *vegan/vegetarian*

Pappardelle With Broad Beans & Rocket

19.00£

fresh pasta ribbons with puree of broad beans & rocket

Crab Linguine

22.00£

With fresh sautéed crab meat, garlic, chilli and parsley.

Spaghetti with HALF a Fresh Lobster

25.00£

sautéed with fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli

Spaghetti with a WHOLE fresh Lobster

41.00£

sautéed with fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli

Monkfish Tortelli

20.00£

Fresh black Tortelli filled with monkfish, sautéed with fresh tomatoes and topped with grated Bottarga (grey mullet roe)

Spaghetti with Bottarga

22.00£

spaghetti sauteed with Sardinian grey mullet roe & butter

Trofie With Clams & Bottarga

21.00£

short twisted pasta sautéed with fresh clams, Bottarga (grey mullet roe) and a touch of chilli

Malloreddus With Octopus Ragu

19.50£

Sardinian pasta shells with a spicy octopus ragù

Pappardelle With Broad Beans & Rocket

19.00£

fresh pasta ribbons with puree of broad beans and rocket.

Lorighittas With Clams & Bottarga

22.50£

Traditional handmade Sardinian pasta sautéed with clams, grey mullet roe (bottarga) and chilli.

Mains

Fish and Shellfish Stew

28.00£

traditional Sardinian fish & shellfish stew with garlic and a touch of chilli

Chargrilled King Prawns

29.00£

with a breadcrumb and herb crust (3 in a Portion)

Chargrilled Whole Fresh Lobster

37.00£

with parsley, garlic, lemon and oil

Dover Sole

41.00£

chargrilled Dover Sole with a caper & lemon sauce

Chargrilled Yellowfin Tuna

28.00£

with a rocket and cherry tomato Salad

Fritto Misto Deep Fried Fish and Shellfish

27.00£

Chargrilled Monkfish and Courgettes

28.00£

with a Lemon and Basil Sauce

Baked Sea Bass

27.00£

Sautéed with vernaccia wine and black olives.

Pan-Fried Cod Fillet

26.50£

with cherry tomatoes, basil and new potatoes

Extras

Grated Parmesan Cheese

2.00£

Sides

Deep Fried Courgettes

6.50£

Wilted Spinach

6.00£

Green beans

6.00£

Deep-fried courgettes

6.50£

New Potatoes

5.50£

Homemade Chips

5.00£

Green Salad

5.50£

Sautéed Chilli Broccoli

6.00£

pan fried raw broccoli with garlic & a touch of chilli

Cherry Tomato Salad

7.00£

Rocket Salad

7.00£

Asparagus & Radicchio

6.50£

sautéed seasonal asparagus & Trevisano Radicchio

Desserts

Tiramisu

9.50£

sponge fingers soaked in coffee with Mascarpone cream & cocoa *vegetarian*

Hot Chocolate Fondant

10.50£

served with creme fraîche and an orange sauce reduction

Sebada

10.50£

Sardinian deep fried pastry fritter filled with cheese and drizzled with honey

Pastiera Napoletana

9.00£

A traditional Neapolitan Easter cake made with Ricotta & candied fruits

Poached Pears

9.00£

with Mascarpone cream and crushed Amaretti biscuits

Selection of Sardinian Sheep and Goats Cheese with Toasted Bread, Quince Jam and Grapes

11.00£

*vegetarian*

Ice Cream Tubs

Pistachio Ice Cream (Small)

4.50£

An elegant and timeless favourite, made with the finest Sicilian pistachios.

Pistachio Ice Cream (Large)

7.00£

An elegant and timeless favourite, made with the finest Sicilian pistachios.

Chocolate Ice (Small)

4.50£

Intense and velvety dark chocolate gelato - the ultimate indulgence!

Chocolate Ice Cream (Large)

7.00£

Intense and velvety dark chocolate gelato - the ultimate indulgence!

Salted caramel Ice Cream (Small)

4.50£

Made with irresistibly rich, buttery caramel and sea salt.

Salted caramel Ice Cream (Large)

7.00£

Made with irresistibly rich, buttery caramel and sea salt.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Small)

4.50£

Cool and creamy mint gelato, packed with delicious strands of dark chocolate.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice cream (Large)

7.00£

Cool and creamy mint gelato, packed with delicious strands of dark chocolate.

White Chocolate Ice Cream (Small)

4.50£

With an authentic, creamy white chocolate taste and strands of Belgian white chocolate.

White Chocolate Ice Cream (Large)

7.00£

With an authentic, creamy white chocolate taste and strands of Belgian white chocolate.

Sorbet Tubs

Mango Sorbet (Small)

4.50£

Irresistibly juicy, made with Sardinian mineral water and Alphonso mangoes.

Mango Sorbet (large)

7.00£

Irresistibly juicy, made with Sardinian mineral water and Alphonso mangoes.

Frozen Yoghurt Tubs

Blueberry frozen Yoghurt (Small)

4.50£

Made with Greek natural yoghurt & bursting with the flavour of mouth-watering blueberries!

Blueberry Frozen Yoghurt (Large)

7.00£

Made with Greek natural yoghurt & bursting with the flavour of mouth-watering blueberries!

Red Wines

House Red-Cannonau 750ml

29.50£

A great introduction to one of Sardinia’s most compelling indigenous Cannonau grapes and one of one of the most sought after wines from the region. Full bodied, fruity, ripe and complex. A great value wine!

House Reserve 750ml

45.00£

A full bodied Sardinian red produced from the Sardinian Nieddera grape. Elegant, deep, smooth and sweetly spiced by the oak- a wine which ages well and great value for the quality!

Barbera D’Alba 750ml

39.50£

A delicious Barbera from Alba! Well balanced, dry, medium to full-bodied, elegant but persistent, velvety garnet red with soft tannins. Drink with pasta, meat and cheese. Excellent value for such a great wine!

Marchese Di Villamarina 750ml

90.00£

A sophisticated and fine oak-aged Sardinian cabernet sauvignon. rich, ruby red in colour, smooth and full bodied. Open a few hours before serving to enjoy it at its best.

Meno Buio 500ml

31.00£

This Sardinian red is produced from the Sardinian Carignano grape. This silky smooth, medium bodied ruby red wine has a rich, rise and perfumed nose. Full flavoured with a complex finish

Buio 750ml

41.00£

From one of the most exciting new wineries to come out of Sardinia in two decades. Ruby red in colour, smoky notes, hints of red fruit and ripe plums. Well rounded, rich and full bodied, excellent length.

Rocca Rubia 750ml

42.00£

A deep, ruby red, graceful and refined red produced from the Sardinian Carignano grape. Rich and complex on the palate with a long and spicy finish. mid-weight, ripe on the nose. Full flavoured and well rounded. Not as complex as its ‘big brother’ Terre Brune but certainly delivers in terms of price/value!

Rocca Rubia 375ml

24.50£

Tanca Farra 750ml

42.00£

A classy full-bodied Sardinian red made from a successful blend of the Cannonau and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Clean and intense on the nose, dry and balanced on the palate. A surprisingly elegant and generous red which is an eternal favourite here in Olivino as well as in our restaurants!

I Giganti 750ml

45.00£

A full-bodied, intense, Sardinian red which is named after the ancient Nieddera vines from which it is produced. The Contini producers say that it is “almost as old as the giants” in reference to the vines used hence the name literally translates as “the giants”!

Terre Brune 375ml

38.00£

This full bodied Sardinian red is considered one of the most fascinating wines being made on the island today. Delicate, yet powerful. Oaky and spicy with terrific structure. Ripe and smooth on the palate.

Terre Brune 750ml

67.00£

Pinot Nero Riserva 750ml

50.50£

A lovely and elegant, light to medium bodied pinot nero. Very smooth and easy to drink. Try serving slightly chilled.

White Wines

House White - Vermentino Di Sardegna 750ml

29.50£

The signature white wine of Sardinia produced from the most renowned grape variety in Sardiniathe Vermentino grape. Dry, fruity and crisp with a bit of body to it, an extremely good value wine given the quality!

Le Arenarie 750ml

33.50£

This single vineyard Sardinian Sauvignon has a long lasting, intense and complex bouquet. Dry and rich with great finesse!

Karmis 750ml

33.00£

A dry, soft and full Sardinian white made from the Sardinian ‘vernaccia’ grape variety. Delicate with a delightful trace of fruit.

Terre Bianche 750ml

38.00£

A delicate, straw gold Sardinian white. fragrant and fruity, complex and persistent. An elegant, fresh and flavourful wine and crisp white!

Monteoro 750ml

35.50£

A delicately floral white with bright citrus flavours and a warm softness. Strong and complex in character with a pleasant freshness

Villa Di Chiesa 750ml

40.00£

The deep straw yellow colour of this wine is matched by its richness on the palate. Complex and full it mixes the aromatic qualities of vermentino with the spiciness of the new oak.

Terre di Tuffi 750ml

42.00£

A nice and exotic full bodied white with aromas of pineapple, peach, citrus and vanilla. Luscious texture with a lingering finish and an intense complex nose.

Giunco Piccolo 500ml

29.00£

An intensely fruity yet delicate Sardinian Vermentino. Straw yellow in colour with hints of ripe, tropical fruit. Long with a dry finish.

Giunco 750ml

39.50£

An intensely fruity yet delicate Sardinian Vermentino. Straw yellow in colour with hints of ripe, tropical fruit. Long with a dry finish

I Giganti 750ml

45.00£

A Sardinian full bodied white produced from the traditional grape of the valle del tirso area and aged in new french oak casts. Straw yellow in colour, soft, rich and creamy with great depth.

Gavi Di Gavi (Enrico Serafino) 750ml

37.50£

Piedmont’s white ‘jewel in the crown! bone-dry, well –balanced, crisp and with a fresh acidity due to mineral rich soils.

La Cala 750ml

32.50£

This single vineyard, Sardinian Vermentino couples fullness of flavour with an underlying acidity. A lovely light and fruity white!

Rosé

Tre Torri Rose 750ml

28.00£

A fruity, vivacious and full bodied wine typical of a Sardinian Rosé. A much fuller rosé than it’s Provençal equivalent which is evident from it’s cherry red colour. Excellent value for such a top quality wine!

Sparkling Wine

Prosecco 750ml

35.00£

Italian sparkling wine. Intense, delicate nose with floral hints. Clean, light and crisp on the palate with a never ending aftertaste!

Franciacorta Brut 750ml

49.00£

Exclusive to Olivo restaurants, an Italian fizz causing quite a stir made from 100% Chardonnay grapes in the same method as champagne, fuller, dryer than Prosecco. Italy’s next big thing and an extremely good value brut!

Franciacorta Rosé 750ml

52.50£

Exclusive to Olivo restaurants, an Italian fizz causing quite a stir made from 100% Chardonnay and Pinot Nero grapes in the same method as champagne, fuller, dryer than Prosecco. Italy’s next big thing and an extremely good sparking Rosé!