O'Oliviero is an independent Italian restaurant at 64 Grassmarket in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Its warm dining room and outdoor tables place guests in one of the city’s most historic and atmospheric areas, close to Edinburgh Castle and the centre of the Grassmarket.
Pizza and pasta provide the familiar heart of the menu, prepared in the style of a relaxed Italian kitchen rather than a formal dining room. Antipasti and salads allow a lighter beginning or a set of dishes to share, while meat and fish mains add scope for a more traditional multi course meal.
Fresh ingredients and recognisable Italian flavour combinations keep the selection accessible to families, couples and groups. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices are available, helping parties with different preferences dine together without leaving the central Italian theme.
Italian wine is a natural partner for the food, with desserts and coffee completing the experience. Daily opening, reservations and a full menu for organised groups give O’Oliviero flexibility, while the summer terrace makes particularly good use of its location overlooking the Old Town.
Address: 64 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JR, Scotland
O'oliviero Menu
Antipasti
Olive Marinate
Green and black olives in extra virgin garlic olive oil
Pane della Casa
Fresh Italian bread and butter served with evoo and balsamic vinegar
Pane e Aglio
Garlic bread pizza, add cheese or tomato for £1 extra
Bruschetta Pomodoro
Chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano and basil served on toasted Italian bread.
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day, served with our handmade bread. Gluten-free if taken without bread.
Gamberetti alla Diavola
King prawns sautéed with tomato sauce, fresh chilli and garlic
Calamari Fritti
Fresh squid, deep fried in seasoned flour served with garlic mayonaisse.
Caprese
Fior di latte mozzarella with fresh tomato and basil, rocket, oregano and extra virgin olive oil.
Impepata di Cozze
Fresh Shetland mussels cooked in white wine, black pepper and garlic. Gluten-free if taken without bread.
Tagliere Misto
Bresaola, Mortadella, Parma Ham Pistachio Pesto, Red Onion Marmalade
Aperitivo Italiano for 2 people
Tagliere Misto with 2 drinks. Choose from: Aperol Spritz / Campari Spritz / Negroni / Negroni Sbagliato / Pint of Birra Moretti / Gin and Tonic / Vermouth Rosso / Vermouth Bianco /175ml House Red Wine / 175ml House White Wine
Pasta
Each dish is freshly prepared in-house
Tagliatelle al Ragù
An italian classic, rich beef ragu with celery, onion, carrot, tomato, with tagliatelle
Spaghetti Carbonara
Pancetta (pork meat), egg yolk and pecorino cheese
Lasagna
Oven baked pasta with tomato, beef ragu, bechamel sauce and mozzarella
Fettuccine allo Scoglio
Mixed seafood, cherry tomatoes, garlic, chilli and white wine sauce
Fusilli Portofino
Smoked salmon, basil and pinenuts pesto, sundried tomatoes
Fusilli Siciliana
A classic Sicilian tomato based sauce with aubergine, garlic, chilli and ricotta cheese
Fusilli Amatriciana
Tomato and red wine based sauce, with pancetta (pork meat), chilli and garlic.
Ravioli alla Zucca
Fresh filled egg pasta with butternut squash, parmesan, amaretti biscuit filling cooked in sage and butter
Spaghetti Puttanesca
Garlic, chilli, oregano, capers, black olives, anchovies (fish) and cherry tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Alla ‘Nduja
Onion, tomato sauce, red peppers pesto, ‘nduja (spicy pork meat), parmesan cream on top
Fettuccine Ai Funghi
White sauce pasta with mushrooms, cream, garlic and mustard.
Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Potato gnocchi served in a Napoletana sauce topped with fresh mozzarella and basil
Pizzeria
Vegan mozzarella available on request.
Margherita
Tomato sauce and mozzarella
Napoli
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, capers and anchovies (fish)
Salami
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and salami milano (pork)
Oliviero
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parma ham pork, rocket and parmesan
Diavola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, peppers and pepperoni
Toro Loco
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pulled spicy beef and onions
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, olives and artichokes
Boscaiola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Italian sausage (pork) and mushrooms
Contadina
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, garlic, onions, mushrooms and peppers
Calabrese
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, nduja (spicy pork meat), roasted potatoes, rosemary cream and onions
Valtellina
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rocket, bresaola, parmesan cream, balsamic glaze.
Olivetta
Basil pesto, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, fresh Buffalo mozzarella.
Bologna
Pistacchio pesto, mozzarella, stracciatella, mortadella, crushed pistacchio.
Versilia
Pistacchio pesto, mozzarella, smoked salmon, stracciatella, crushed pistacchio.
Quattro Formaggi
Four Italian cheeses
Calzone
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms
Carne
Our steaks are 35 day matured to release the flavour and add tendernes; served with vegetables, a fresh salad garnish and potatoes on the side
Filetto alla Griglia
Fillet Steak, simply grilled
Filetto al Pepe Verde
Fillet Steak with mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brandy, green pepper cream sauce
Filetto alla Gorgonzola
Fillet steak with rich, creamy gorgonzola sauce and onions
Pollo & Pesce
Our chicken and fish dishes are served with a fresh salad garnish, vegetables and potaotes on the side.
Pollo alla Griglia
Chicken breast, simply grilled
Pollo al Funghi
Chicken breast, mushrooms, cream, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, white wine
Pollo agli Asparagi
Chicken breast, pork pancetta, onion, cream, asparagus, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, white wine
Pollo Diavola
Chicken breast, Napoletana sauce, chilli, garlic, parsley
Salmone alla Griglia
Grilled salmon steak
Contorni
Verdure alla Griglia
Grilled vegatables with olive oil and parsley (courgettes, aubergines, peppers)
Tenderstem Broccoli
Insalata Mista
Mixed green salad with tomatoes, olives and carrots
Insalata Rucola
Rocket and parmesan salad
Patatine Fritte
French fries
Parmesan Fritte
With Truffle Mayo
Dips
Mayo, Garlic Mayo
Desserts
Our deserts are made in house daily.
Tiramisu Classico
Coffee flavoured Italian classic
Panna Cotta con Coulis
An Italian classic with homemade fruit coulis
Chocolate Sacher Cake
Classic chocolate cake served with fruit coulis
S. Luca Ice Cream
3 scoops of locally made ice cream
Affogato
S.Luca vanilla ice cream in a shot of espresso
Affogato al Liquore
Affogato with a shot of liqueur and espresso
Raspberry Sorbet
Fresh and delicious raspberry sorbet
Prosecco Sorbet
Fresh and delicious prosecco sorbet
Formaggi
A selection of Italian cheese served with honey and traditional Scottish oatcakes
Formaggi for 2 people
A selection of Italian cheese served with 2 glasses of dessert wine. Choose from: 125 ml Moscato or 50 ml Passito.
Caffè
All coffees are served as a single shot and available as Decaf
Espresso
Double Espresso
Americano
Mocha
Liquor Coffee
choose from Irish, Scottish, Baileys, Brandy, Amaretto, Kahlua.
Black Tea
Fruit Tea
choose from Red Berries, Camomile, Green tea, Earl Grey, Lemon & Ginger, Peppermint.
Cioccolata Calda
Cioccolata Calda con Panna
Cappuccino
Latte
White Wine
Soave Classico, DOC, Bolla, Veneto
Garganega and Trebbiano blend, dry with a soft acidity and a rounded pear, melon and almond notes.
Pinot Grigio, Terre Siciliane, Vinuva, Veneto, Organic
Floral aromas and layers of tropical fruit with a zippy lift at the end.
Sauvignon Blanc IGT Casa Defra, Veneto
Delicate, crisp, with a pleasant bouquet of passion fruit, white peach and citrus. Fresh, fruity taste with a good aromatic note.
Amabelli Trebbiano Organic, Emilia Romagna
Straw-yellow color, simple refreshing dry and harmonious citrus and apple flavour.
Pecorino, Terre di Chieti, Organic, Abruzzo
Peach Conserve, green tea & honeysuckle. Harmonius, full & dry with a lasting finish.
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi DOC, Classico, Organic, Monte Schiavo
Delicate, fresh and fruity, intense long lasting aromas of apricot and almond with a balanced acidity.
Langhe DOC Bianco, Chardonnay, Casali del Barone.
Elegant floral notes, medium bodied, with a 10% of Arneis grape to add freshness.
U. Passimiento Bianco DOC, Organic, Baglio Gibellina, Sicily
An intense, elegant, complex blend of Catarratto and Grillo grapes, with wonderful citrus, grapefruit, apple and Mediterranean flora notes.
Primo Bianco, Vermentino di Sardegna, DOC, Mesa
Balanced and bright, with notes of lemon and grapefruit on the nose, complex palate and a delightful mineral, herbal finish.
Gavi di Gavi Toledana, DOCG, Domini Villa Lanata, Piemonte
This excellent producer crafts this refreshing gooseberry and mineral style with delicate floral hints, dry but not austere.
Rosé Wine
Belvino Pinot Grigio Rosato delle Venezie
Slightly drier in style, full of fresh summer berry fruit aromas.
Bardolino Chiaretto Classico, DOC, Ca’ Preella, Veneto.
A distinct perfume with wild berries and fresh violets. Dry and delicate fruity flavours of cherry and almonds.
Red Wine
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, DOC, “Terrabuona”
Easy drinking spicy red wine with ripe plum and red berry flavours.
Merlot Venezia DOC Bio Vegan Sottovoce
Red berry fragrances followed by a vanilla and toasted wood note. Excellent mouth feel with an enjoyable sensation of light tannin and a dry finish.
Cabaletta, Tenute Fiorebelli, Rosso delle Venezie, IGT
Complex aromas of prune, cherry and redcurrant, full flavoured blend of Corvina,Rondinella and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, with a long finish.
U. Passimiento, DOC, Baglio Gibellina. Sicily, Organic
A blend of native Sicilian Frappato & Nero D’Avola. Spicy, robust & warming with abundant briary fruits.
Nero D’Avola DOC, Intrigo, Sicily.
A charming ruby red, with light garnet hues and a warm and delicate nose of ripe berries.
Pinot Nero DOC Terre Magre, Piera 1899, Friuli
Elegant but concentrated bouquet of blackcurrant, blueberry, cherry and violet. Delicate to the palate, velvety texture.
Negroamaro, Salento IGT, Casato di Melzi, Mabis, Puglia.
Touches of pepper, bergamo cherries, black fruits, intense fruity full bodied.
Barbera d’Asti Superiore, DOCG, Tirteo, Tenute Neirano
Delicious modern style of Barbera, elegant and complex, moderate tannins. Intense berry fruit, velvety texture and softer acidity by age in barrel.
Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Passo del Cardinale, Paololeo, Puglia.
Intense bouquet of black berried fruits, velvety tannins, touch of coffee, a finish of berry jam and spice.
Chianti Classico, DOCG, Tenute Piccini, Tuscan
Complex and persistent nose with market notes of spice. The palate is well structured, elegant and smooth with fruity notes and soft tannins.
Valpolicella Classico Ripasso DOC Cantina di Negrar
Intense ruby red in colour, with complex aromas of red fruits and spice. On the palate it is full-bodied, harmonious with well balanced tannins and acidity.
Buio, Carignano del Sulcis DOC, Mesa, Sardinia
Rich ruby red with ripe red berries, Mediterranean herbs and hot spices on the nose. Not aggressive tannins, balsamic notes, great acidity on the finish.
Etna Rosso DOC Tornatore, Sicilia
Clear hints of red berries, morello cherry and black cherry on the nose. Typical balanced tannins on the palate and a surprising fullness, flavour and persistence.
Barolo DOCG Le Terre, Piemonte
Concentrated red berry fruits, hints of tobacco and autumn undergrowth. Nutty, nice long and smooth finish.
Amarone della Valpolicella, DOCG, Montezovo, Veneto
Garnet red with an orange hue. Intense and ample ripe black furit, sour cherries, herby and earthy, rich and pruney.
Italian Beer
Moretti draught
Peroni Nastro Azzurro (330ml)
Menabrea Amber (330ml)
Menabrea Alcohol Free 0% (330ml )
Scottish Beer
Campervan Pils (440ml )
Campervan Black (440ml)
Thistly Cross Original Cider (330ml )
Thistly Cross Scottish Fruits cider (330ml)
Barneys Red Rye(330ml)
Barneys Volcano IPA (330ml)
Barneys Stones Throw Larger (330ml)
Belhaven Black (500ml)
Aperitivo
Negroni Sbagliato
Prosecco, Vermouth Rosso, Campari
Martini Royal
Martini Bianco, Prosecco
Aperol Spritz
A fun, fruity Italian Classic. Aperol, prosecco, dash of soda and garnished with orange.
Sarti Spritz
Refreshing fruity notes of mango, passion fruit and blood orange, Sarti Rosa and Prosecco with a dash of soda.
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower liqueur and Prosecco with a dash of soda.
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello and prosecco with a dash of soda
Sparkling Wine
Prosecco DOC Il Fresco Extra Dry Millesimato, Villa Sandi, Treviso.
Fruity and flowery with hints of ripe golden apple and mountain flowers.
Da Luca Prosecco DOC
Pear and peach fruit on a lively, yet soft and generous palate.
Whisky
Aberlour 12 Year Old
Born Irish
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old
Caol Ila 12 Year Old
Dalmore
Cocktails
Espresso Martini
A winning combination of vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur. Rich smooth and sophisticated.
Godfather
The Italian-American classic, Amaretto and Jack Daniels, topped with Coke.
Gin on the Beach
Refreshing Gin cocktail with orange and cranberry juice with a strawberry touch.
Garibaldi
Campari and orange juice.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberries, rum, lime, ice.
Soft Drink
San Pellegrino sparkling water ½ litre
San Pellegrino sparkling water ¾ litre
Acqua Panna still water ½ litre
Acqua Panna still water ¾ litre
Coke
Dessert Wine
Moscato Spumante, Sparkling sweet
Notes of peach and apricot as well as lychee and pineapple, with hints of rose and honey.
Passito di Pantelleria Liquoroso, Sicily
On the sun-soaked island of Pantelleria, the Zibibbo grapes thrive on the volcanic soils, making a heady wine full of flavours: apricots, honey and dried figs.