Olivelli Dulwich is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant on Lordship Lane, opened in 2015 as part of the Olivelli family. A contemporary dining room, open kitchen, pavement seating and an upstairs private space give it flexibility for everyday meals and larger occasions.
The kitchen draws heavily on regional Sicilian cooking and prepares pasta fresh in each restaurant. Antipasti include caponata, panelle chickpea fritters, arancini, burrata and lightly fried squid, while sharing boards combine cured meats, cheese, vegetables and Sicilian street food.
Fresh pasta and risotto range from seafood combinations with mussels, prawns and clams to saffron risotto and tortelloni with ricotta and spinach. Pizza is made from the restaurant's own dough, with classic toppings alongside mushroom, spicy sausage, Parma ham and vegetable choices.
Chicken, lamb and sea bass provide alternatives to pasta and pizza, followed by a dedicated selection of Sicilian desserts, pastries and cakes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices are marked across the menu, and the carefully selected Italian wine list is intended to accompany the regional dishes.
Address: 127 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London SE22 8HU, England
Olivelli – Dulwich Menu
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
Dessert Menu
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
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
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
Sicilian green Nocellara olives in garlic, chillies, parsley and oregano
BRUSCHETTA PAESANA
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
Homemade pizza bread brushed in Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic and rosemary. Gluten-free bread available + £3.
BURRATA
Pugliese mozzarella and cream parcel, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil with a choice of: homemade aubergine caponata or Parma ham
GAMBERONI DIAVOLA
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
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
Chargrilled goats’ cheese medallion, caramelised onions, mixed leaves, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke, aubergine, balsamic vinegar dressing
MISTA DI STAGIONE
Mixed leaves, cucumber, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, white wine vinegar and oregano dressing
RUCOLA
Cherry tomatoes, rocket, Parmesan, balsamic vinegar dressing
Pasta e Risotti
RAVIOLI ASPARAGI
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
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
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
Risotto, butter, white wine, vegetable broth, Parmesan, saffron, shallots, topped with burrata and caramelised onion. Vegan mozzarella available.
CORLEONESE
Fresh Tagliolini, pomodoro, chillies and Sicilian caponata with aubergine, white onion, celery, capers, green olives and white wine vinegar. Vegan pasta available.
Pizze
Gluten-free pizza base available for £3 extra.
MARGHERITA
Mozzarella, basil, tomato. Vegan mozzarella available. Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3.
FORESTA
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
Goats cheese, cherry tomatoes, rocket, mozzarella, tomato. Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3.
EMILIANA
Parma ham, rocket, Parmesan shavings, mozzarella, tomato. Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3.
CAMPAGNOLA
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
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
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
Smoked pepperoni sausage, jalapeño peppers, mozzarella, tomato. Vegan option available. Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3.
NAPOLETANA
Anchovies, capers, olives, mozzarella, tomato. Gluten-free pizza bread available + £3.
FINOCCHIONA
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
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
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
ZUCCHINI FRITTI
Crispy fried courgette in a light batter
BROCCOLI TRAPANESE
Tenderstem broccoli, garlic, and lemon juice and Sicilian extra-virgin olive oil
CAZZILLI
Sicilian potato, chickpea, and herb croquettes
PANELLE
Sicilian chickpea-flour fritters