Olivelli Waterloo has welcomed diners to The Cut since 2000, placing regional Italian cooking between Waterloo station and the South Bank. The Old Vic and Young Vic theatres are close neighbours, so the restaurant is particularly convenient for meals before or after a performance. Its lively dining room also suits a relaxed lunch, an early evening meal or a gathering that benefits from a central location and an informal atmosphere.
The menu draws strongly on Sicily, combining familiar Italian favourites with regional recipes and elements of traditional street food. Pasta is freshly prepared in the restaurants, while pizza dough follows the group’s own original recipe. Antipasti, risotto, seafood, meat dishes and desserts broaden the choice, with ingredients such as aubergine, tomato, olives, capers, citrus, chilli and Sicilian cheese giving many plates their distinctive character.
Olivelli states that it uses fresh ingredients and works with local suppliers for sustainably sourced fish and meat. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices are marked across the menus, helping mixed groups find suitable options, although the kitchen advises that flour and other allergens are handled on site. A carefully selected wine list accompanies the food, with Italian bottles providing natural matches for pasta, fish and richer regional dishes.
The Waterloo restaurant currently opens every day from midday until evening, with pavement seating available when conditions allow. Reservations are accepted, larger groups can contact the restaurant directly, and delivery offers another way to order from the same kitchen. The full menu below shows the latest antipasti, pasta, pizza, main courses, desserts, drinks and prices at this location.
Address: 61 The Cut, Waterloo, London, England SE1 8LL, United Kingdom
Olivelli – Waterloo 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
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
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
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
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*)
Penne pasta, beef and best-veal meatballs with potato, garlic, shallots and Parmesan in pomodoro* sauce
GRANCHIO E BRANDY
Linguine, crab meat, prawns, brandy cream, garlic, pomodoro*, parsley, butter, extra-virgin olive oil
CORLEONESE (V) (VG*)
Tagliolini, pomodoro*, chillies and Sicilian caponata with aubergine, white onion, celery, capers, green olives and white wine vinegar
RISOTTO CASCAVADOTTI (V) (VG*) (GF)
Cream of chestnut, mixed mushroom and shallot risotto, mozzarella and black truffle oil
TAGLIOLINI TARTUFO
Fresh tagliolini, grated black truffle, black and white truffle cream, white wine and garlic
Pizze
MARGHERITA (V) (VG*)
Mozzarella, basil, tomato
FORESTA (V) (VG*)
Mixed mushrooms in extra-virgin olive oil and shallots, rocket, truffle oil, garlic, chillies, mozzarella, tomato
CAPRINA (V)
Goats cheese, cherry tomatoes, rocket, mozzarella, tomato
EMILIANA
Parma ham, rocket, Parmesan shavings, mozzarella, tomato
CAMPAGNOLA
Chorizo, ‘nduja sausage, rocket, buffalo mozzarella, mascarpone, rocket, tomato
CALZONE CLASSICO
Folded pizza filled with ham, mushrooms in shallots and extra-virgin olive oil, mozzarella, tomato, topped with buffalo mozzarella
QUATTRO STAGIONI (VG*)
Ham, smoked pepperoni sausage, mixed mushrooms in shallots and extra-virgin olive oil, artichokes, mozzarella, tomato
VEGETARIANA (V) (VG*)
Roasted red and yellow peppers, green olives, aubergines, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, caramelised onions, mozzarella, tomato
AMERICANA PICCANTE (VG*)
Smoked pepperoni sausage, jalapeño peppers, mozzarella, tomato
NAPOLETANA
Anchovies, capers, olives, mozzarella, tomato
FINOCCHIONA
Finocchiona salame, basil, tomato and mozzarella
Carne
POLLO PIZZAIOLA
The tenderest pan-fried Halal chicken breast, shallots and pomodoro* sauce with buffalo mozzarella with tenderstrem broccoli
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
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
JUNE SPECIAL
Tagliolini al Tartufo (V)
Fresh tagliolini pasta combined with fresh black truffle shavings, black and white truffle cream, white wine and garlic
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
PRIMI
Set Menu. Available at our Waterloo restaurant only from 12pm-5pm, Monday to Saturday *Menu subject to change
Caprino (V) (GF)
Warm Caprino goat’s cheese, caramelised onions, micro-greens
Frittura di Totani
Sicilian-style lightly battered deep-fried squid, zucchini and deep-fried totani squid, zucchini and carrots fritti, tartare sauce
Bruschetta Paesana (V) (VG)
The traditional bruschetta – toasted ciabatta, marinated vine tomatoes, onions and garlic
SECONDI
Milanese
Pan-fried best chicken escalope in aromatic breadcrumbs and egg
Branzino all’Acqua Pazza (GF)
Oven-baked sea-bass fillet in a white wine and fish broth sauce with olives, cherry tomatoes, garlic, chillies and extra-virgin olive oil
Tortelloni Paradiso (V)
Ricotta and spinach filled fresh tortelloni tossed in a sauce of cream, mushrooms, dolcelatte, saffron, white wine and butter
No-Pollo Stefania (VG)
Soy-protein ‘chicken’ in pomodoro* and Sicilian aubergine caponata sauce with white onion, capers, green olives, celery and white wine vinegar
DOLCI
Tiramisu (V)
Piemontese savouiardi biscuits soaked in Tia Maria liqueur coffee with cream of mascarpone
Panna Cotta
Delicate Northern Italian cream and vanilla dessert, covered in fresh berry coulis
Coppa Paradiso (V) (GF)
Two scoops of homemade Sicilian ice-cream — choice of fior di latte, chocolate or hazelnut
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.
Drinks
Prosecco 11%
Extra-dry, fresh and light
Birra Moretti 4.6% (VG)
Moretti beer
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, prosecco, soda water
Pizza
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
Gluten-free pizza base — £2.95 extra
Bibite
MINERAL WATER
Still or Sparkling
FRESH ORANGE JUICE
COCA COLA / DIET / ZERO
LIMONATA / ARANCIATA
FRUIT JUICE
MIXERS 20cl.
Aperitivi
WHISKY, VODKA
CAMPARI, CINZANO, MARTINI RED or DRY
Birre
BIRRA MORETTI 4.6% 33cl.
NASTRO AZZURRO 33cl. 5.1%
BIRRA ALCOHOL-FREE
Vino Bianco
TREBBIANO LE ALTANE 12%
Dry, fresh and fruity from the Emilia Romagna region
CORVO DUCA SALAPARUTA IGT 2%
Dry, elegant yet intense from the Sicilian region
SOAVE CLASSICO CLIVUS DOC 12.5%
Dry, light and delicate from the Veneto region
SAUVIGNON POZZO IGT 12.5%
Fruity, dry and crisp from the Veneto region
PINOT GRIGIO TRAMOT DOC 12.5%
Light yet rich and crisp from the Friuli region
VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO DOCG 13%
Dry, complex yet smooth from the Marche region
GAVI DI GAVI VILLA SPARINA DOCG 12.5%
Dry, refreshing and elegant from the Piemonte region
VERDICCHIO CLASSICO VELENOSI 13.5%
Dry, vivacious and crisp from the Marche region
ETNA BIANCO PALMENTO COSTANZO 12%
Dry, elegant and complex from the Sicilian region
FALANGHINA BENEVENTANO IGT 13.5%
Dry, well-banaced yet rich made from the Campania region
PECORINO VILLA ANGELA DOC 13%
Dry, rich and well-balanced from the Tuscany region
GRILLO LALUCI DOC 13%
Dry, zesty and tropical from the Sicilian region
Vino Rosso
SANGIOVESE LE ALTANE 12.5%
Soft, medium-bodied and dry from the Emilia Romagna region
NERO D’AVOLA GROTTA ROSSA 13%
Full-bodied, rich and fruity from the Sicilian region
MONTEPULCIANO CITRA IGT 13%
Well-structured and full-bodied from the Abruzzo region
CORVO DUCA DI SALAPARUTA IGT 13%
Dry, balanced and full-bodied from the Sicilian region
CHIANTI CLASSICO ROCCA DELLE MACIE DOCG 13%
Fresh, balanced and full-bodied from the Tuscany region
VALPOLICELLA RIPASSO DOC 12.5%
Dry, balanced and full-bodied from the Veneto region
ETNA ROSSO PALMENTO COSTANZO DOC 12.5%
Full-bodied, earthy and persistent from the Sicilian region
BAROLO VILLADORIA DOCG 13.5%
Complex, and full-bodied from the Piemonte region
PRIMITIVO VILLA MOTTURA IGT 14%
Full-bodied, harmonious and velvety from the Puglia region
ROSSO PICENO SUPERIORE DOC 13.5%
Full-bodied, warm and fruity from the Marche region
TAURASI DOC 13.5%
Full-bodied, complex and fruity from the Campania region
AMARONE CESARI DOCG 15%
Full-bodied, rich and velvety from the Veneto region
Vino Rosato
PINOT BLUSH CANTINE MONTEFORTE IGT 12%
Fruity, delicate, and persistent from the Friuli region
ETNA ROSATO PALMENTO COSTANZO DOC 12%
Elegant, refreshing and complex from the Sicilian region
CANTINE FINA HANAMI ROSE TERRE SICILIANE IGT 12%
Fresh, fruity and lingering from the Sicilian region
Champagne & Prosecco
CHAMPAGNE TESTULAT 12%
Fresh, crisp and lively champagne from the Maison Vincent Testulat France
PROSECCO BORGO MOLINO DOC 11%
Extra-dry, and light from the Veneto region
PROSECCO ROSÉ VILLA 11.5%
Light, notes of golden apple from the Veneto region
Cocktails
RASPBERRY PROSECCO
Prosecco, Limoncello, frozen raspberries
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, Prosecco, soda water
SOUTH TYROL PROSECCO
Prosecco, elderflower cordial, soda water, mint leaves
NEGRONI SBAGLIATO
Sweet Martini, Prosecco, Campari
SGROPPINO
Prosecco, vodka, lemon sorbet
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Vodka, espresso coffee, Kahlua liqueur
AMERICANO
Campari, sweet Vermouth, soda water, orange slice, ice
SARTI
Sarti elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, soda water, lime slice, ice
IL PADRINO
Whisky, Amaretto, cherry, ice
Mocktails
SAN BITTER SPRITZ
San Bitter, orange juice, soda water, fresh orange slice, ice
LAMPONI E MENTA
Fresh raspberries, lime cordial, fresh mint leaves, cranberry juice, soda water, ice
CAPRI
Elderflower cordial, orange juice, apple juice, cranberry juice, soda water, ice
GIARDINO
Fresh basil leaves, lemonade, basil syrup, soda water, lemon slices, ice
VIRGIN MOJITO
Mint leaves, lime cordial, soda water, sugar, ice
VIRGIN BLOODY MARY
Tomato juice, celery stick, lemon juice, tabasco, Worcester sauce, black pepper
Gin
LONDON GIN & TONIC
London Gin, tonic, lime wedge
PARADISO BLOOM
Bombay Sapphire gin, fresh raspberries, tonic, mint sprig, ice
BOMBAY LIME
Bombay Sapphire, tonic water, lime juice, lime wedge, ice
SICILIAN SUNSET
Tanquaray gin, orange peel, orange juice, tonic, rosemary sprig, ice
DOLCE LAMPONE
Rosé London gin, fresh raspberries, tonic water, basil leaves, ice
HENDRICKS GIN & TONIC
Hendricks Gin, tonic water, mint, ice
Digestivi
AMARETTO DI SARONNO
25ml.
AMARO AVERNA
25ml.
AMARO MONTENEGRO
25ml.
JAGERMEISTER
25ml.
LIMONCELLO
Sicilian lemon digestive liquor 25ml.
HOUSE BRANDY
Vecchia Romagna 25ml.
HOUSE GRAPPA
25ml.
DESSERT WINE
Moscato di Trani 70ml.
VSOP ARMAGNAC, REMY MARTIN or SPECIAL GRAPPA
25ml.
LIQUEURS
Please ask your waiter for our selection