Olivelli Mayfair is a family owned Sicilian restaurant at 9 St Christopher’s Place. Open since 2000, it offers an intimate dining room and pavement seating close to Bond Street, serving from midday for lunches, snacks and relaxed evening meals.
Regional Italian and Sicilian recipes shape the menu, with fresh pasta made in the restaurants and pizza prepared from the group’s own dough recipe. Linguine with crab and brandy, spaghetti with seafood, lasagne and penne arrabbiata sit alongside pizzas such as the spicy Campagnola and the classic Margherita.
Starters bring Sicilian green olives, arancine, caponata, burrata and lightly fried squid to the table. Meat, fish and vegetarian main dishes extend beyond pizza and pasta, while tiramisu, almond tart and chocolate desserts provide several ways to finish.
A carefully selected wine list accompanies the food, and set menus and delivery offer different ways to experience the restaurant. Vegetarian and vegan choices are marked, but guests with allergies or other dietary requirements should discuss the current recipe and preparation details with the team.
Address: 9 St Christopher’s Place, Mayfair, London W1U 1NE, England
Olivelli – Mayfair Menu
Antipasto
ANTIPASTO ALL’ITALIANA
Parma ham, finocchiona salame, sun-dried tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, panelle chickpea fritters, olives, mortadella, artichokes, caponata, sun-dried tomato and turmeric pesto, Sicilian potato, chickpea and herb croquettes
ANTIPASTO SALUTE (V) (VG*)
Panelle, buffalo mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, caponata, grilled peppers and aubergine, zucchini fritti, bruschetta, artichokes, sun-dried tomato, turmeric and almond pesto. *Vegan option available
OLIVE CONDITE (V) (VG) (GF)
Sicilian green Nocellara olives in garlic, chillies, parsley and oregano
BRUSCHETTA PAESANA (V) (VG) (GF*)
Toasted bread, marinated vine and sun-dried tomatoes in red onion, extra-virgin olive oil and garlic. Gluten-free bread available + £3
FRITTURA DI TOTANI
Sicilian-style lightly battered deep-fried totani squid, zucchini fritti, tartare sauce
PANE ALL’AGLIO (V) (VG) (GF*)
Homemade pizza bread brushed in Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic and rosemary. *Gluten-free bread available + £3
BURRATA (V) (GF)
Pugliese mozzarella and cream parcel, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil with a choice of: homemade aubergine caponata or Parma ham
GAMBERONI DIAVOLA (GF)
Whole pan-fried king prawns in garlic, chillies, white wine and pomodoro sauce
ARANCINA CARNE
Crispy deep-fried rice balls filled with mozzarella and beef and pea ragù, sundried tomato, almond and turmeric pesto. *Vegetarian option available
Insalate
CAPRESE (V) (GF)
Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes in oregano and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, Genovese basil pesto and basil leaves
PANTELLERIA
Shredded pan-fried chicken breast seasoned with rosemary, oregano, lemon and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, couscous, mixed leaves, crispy pancetta, roasted garlic and onion, courgette, cherry tomatoes and Sicilian aubergine, onion, celery, green olive, and caper caponata, drizzles in salsa Sorrentina. Served cold
SERAFINO (V) (GF)
Chargrilled goats’ cheese medallion, caramelised onions, mixed leaves, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke, aubergine, balsamic vinegar dressing
MISTA DI STAGIONE (V) (VG) (GF)
Mixed leaves, cucumber, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, white wine vinegar and oregano dressing
RUCOLA (V) (GF)
Cherry tomatoes, rocket, Parmesan, balsamic vinegar dressing
Pasta e Risotti
RAVIOLI ASPARAGI (V)
Buffalo mozzarella and cherry tomato filled fresh pasta, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, porcini mushrooms, shallots, white wine, butter
SCOGLIO
Risotto or spaghetti, squid, mussels, prawns, king prawn, Palourde clams, white wine, chillies, garlic and a dash of pomodoro*
FIORI DI ZUCCA
Fresh tagliolini, prawns, courgette, courgette cream, courgette flowers, cherry tomatoes, shallots, white wine, chillies, butter
SALMONE
Fresh tagliolini, black and white truffle cream, Scottish smoked salmon, white wine, cream, shallots, black truffle oil
CARBONARA
Spaghetti, free-range egg, pancetta (Italian bacon), Parmesan cheese, dash of cream
CALABRESE
Fettucine, burrata, spicy n’duja sausage, chorizo, aubergine, shallots, pomodoro, white wine, oregano
TORTELLONI PARADISO (V)
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
NONNINA (V) (VG*)
Mezze maniche pasta, beef and best-veal meatballs with potato, garlic, shallots and Parmesan in pomodoro* sauce. *Vegan option available
GRANCHIO E BRANDY
Linguine, crab meat, prawns, brandy cream, garlic, pomodoro*, parsley, butter, extra-virgin olive oil
FETTUCINE CAPESANTE
Fresh fettucine pasta, succulent scallops, sun-dried tomatoes, leek, shallots, white wine, lemon zest, garlic, chillies, pancetta, butter, fish broth and parsley
RISOTTO ZAFFERANO (V) (VG*) (GF)
Risotto, butter, white wine, vegetable broth, Parmesan, saffron, shallots, topped with burrata and caramelised onion. *Vegan mozzarella available
CORLEONESE (V) (VG*)
Fresh Tagliolini, pomodoro*, chillies and Sicilian caponata with aubergine, white onion, celery, capers, green olives and white wine vinegar. *Vegan pasta available
Pizze
(GF*) Gluten-free pizza base available for £3 extra
MARGHERITA (V) (VG*) (GF*)
Mozzarella, basil, tomato. *Vegan mozzarella available. *Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3
FORESTA (V) (VG*) (GF*)
Mixed mushrooms in extra-virgin olive oil and shallots, rocket, truffle oil, garlic, chillies, mozzarella, tomato. *Vegan option available. *Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3
CAPRINA (V) (GF*)
Goats cheese, cherry tomatoes, rocket, mozzarella, tomato. *Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3
EMILIANA (GF*)
Parma ham, rocket, Parmesan shavings, mozzarella, tomato. *Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3
CAMPAGNOLA (GF*)
Chorizo, ‘nduja sausage, rocket, buffalo mozzarella, mascarpone, rocket, tomato. *Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3
CALZONE CLASSICO
Folded pizza filled with ham, mushrooms in shallots and extra-virgin olive oil, mozzarella, tomato, topped with buffalo mozzarella
QUATTRO STAGIONI (VG*) (GF*)
Ham, smoked pepperoni sausage, mixed mushrooms in shallots and extra-virgin olive oil, artichokes, mozzarella, tomato. *Vegan option available. *Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3
VEGETARIANA (V) (VG*) (GF*)
Roasted red and yellow peppers, green olives, aubergines, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, caramelised onions, mozzarella, tomato. *Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3. *Vegan mozzarella available. *Vegan option available. *Vegan mozzarella available + £3 and tomato
AMERICANA PICCANTE (VG*) (GF*)
Smoked pepperoni sausage, jalapeño peppers, mozzarella, tomato. *Vegan option available. *Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3
NAPOLETANA (GF*)
Anchovies, capers, olives, mozzarella, tomato. *Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3
FINOCCHIONA (GF*)
Finocchiona salame, basil, tomato and mozzarella. *Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3
Carne
POLLO PIZZAIOLA
The tenderest pan-fried Halal chicken breast, shallots and pomodoro* sauce with buffalo mozzarella with tenderstrem broccoli. *Vegan option available
MILANESE
Pan-fried Halal best chicken escalope in egg and aromatic breadcrumbs, homemade chipped potatoes, pesto mayonnaisse
SCALOPPINE AI FUNGHI
Halal best chicken fillets in a cream of truffle and wild mushroom sauce, patate rosmarino
SPEZZATINO D'AGNELLO
Slow-cooked leg of lamb stew with bacon, potatoes, carrots, peas, Chianti wine, and pomodoro*, toasted artisan bread
POLPETTE AMATRICIANA
Homemade beef and best-veal meatballs with Italian bacon, garlic, shallots, parsley, potato and Parmesan cheese, in pomodoro sauce with chillies and white wine, topped with Pecorino cheese shavings, toasted artisan bread. *Vegan option available
Pesce
BRANZINO ALL'ACQUA PAZZA (GF)
Oven-baked sea-bass fillets in a white wine and fish broth sauce with olives, cherry tomatoes, garlic, chillies and extra-virgin olive oil, rosemary potatoes
Contorni
PATATE FRITTE (V) (VG)
Homemade triple-cooked chipped potatoes
PATATE FRITTE TARTUFO (V)
Homemade triple-cooked chipped potatoes tossed in truffle oil and Parmesan cheese shavings
PATATE ROSMARINO (V) (VG) (GF)
Roasted rosemary potatoes
ZUCCHINI FRITTI (V) (VG)
Crispy fried courgette in a light batter
BROCCOLI TRAPANESE (V) (VG) (GF)
Tenderstem broccoli, garlic, and lemon juice and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil
CAZZILLI (V)
Sicilian potato, chickpea, and herb croquettes
PANELLE (V) (VG) (GF)
Sicilian chickpea-flour fritters
Desserts
STRUDEL DI MELE (V*) (VG*)
Warm vegan apple, rum and sultana strudel with a choice of fior di latte ice cream, cream or vegan whipped cream
TIRAMISU (V)
Luscious savoiardi soaked in liqueur coffee and topped with mascarpone
PANNA COTTA
Delicate Northern Italian cream dessert, berry coulis
TORTINO CIOCCOLATO (V) (GF)
Warm gluten-free chocolate brownie, warm chocolate sauce, hazelnut ice cream, chopped hazelnuts
TORTA PARADISO (V)
Olivelli’s specialty cake – layers of sponge, chocolate flakes, delicate chocolate and ricotta mousse covered in a layer of dark chocolate
TARTELETTA MANDORLA (V)
Warm Sicilian almond and raspberry tart, amarena coulis, fior di latte ice cream
Bottomless Lunch
£45pp. Offer available on Saturdays & Sundays at our Mayfair and Dulwich restaurants, and only on Sundays at our Waterloo restaurant. Offer available from 12-5 pm for a table of 1.5 hours. Any unfinished food and drink is not available for takeaway. Additional drinks or food cannot be ordered until current food and drink has been finished.
Prosecco 11%
Extra-dry, fresh and light
Birra Moretti 4.6% (VG)
Moretti beer
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda water
Margherita (V)
Mozzarella, basil and tomato pizza
Foresta (V)
Mixed mushrooms sauteed in shallots and extra-virgin olive oil, rocket, truffle oil, mozzarella and tomato pizza
Tre Stagioni (VG)
Spicy seitan ‘pepperoni’, artichoke, mixed mushrooms sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil and shallots, vegan ‘mozzarella’ and tomato pizza
Americana
Smoked pepperoni sausage, mozzarella and tomato pizza