The Olive Garden Restaurant is an independent Italian restaurant at 42 Replingham Road in the heart of Southfields. Its friendly neighbourhood atmosphere and attentive table service make it a comfortable choice for family meals, relaxed dinners and local occasions, with reservations available as well as collection and delivery.
Pizza and pasta are at the centre of the regular menu, prepared with fresh ingredients and extra virgin olive oil. Familiar Italian combinations sit alongside gluten free pasta options, salads and starters, so diners can build anything from a quick pizza meal to several courses shared around the table.
A changing specials board gives the kitchen room to serve dishes beyond the core selection. Recent choices have included fish and minestrone soups, mussels with white wine and garlic, lobster linguine, grilled octopus and chicken with mushrooms and asparagus, bringing both seafood and meat into the mix.
Chargrilled steaks, lamb cutlets and fish dishes make the offering substantial enough for a full evening meal, while vegetable sides and lighter salads add balance. The combination of traditional Italian food, seasonal specials and a welcoming local setting explains why the restaurant works equally well for regular visits and celebrations.
Address: 42 Replingham Road, Southfields, London SW18 5LR, England
Olive Garden Southfields Menu
Starters
Olives
Plain Pizza Dough Garlic Bread
Rosemary Pizza Dough Garlic Bread
Tomato Pizza Dough Garlic Bread
Mozzarella Pizza Dough Garlic Bread
Bread and Olives
Basket of pizza bread served with a bowl of marinated black and green olives
Bruschetta ai Pomodoro
Toasted ciabatta bread topped with tomato, garlic, herbs and marinated olives
Bruschetta ai Funghi
Toasted ciabatta bread topped with mushrooms, marinated olives, parmesan cheese and marinated artichokes
Bruschetta Mista
Medley of three bruschettas one with tomato, one with mushrooms and one with Italian prosciutto crudo topped with marinated olives
Caprese
Fresh vine ripened tomato and mozzarella slices with fresh rocket leaves, drizzled with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil
Prosciutto con Carciofi
Thinly sliced Italian prosciutto crudo with fresh baby buffalo mozzarella, marinated artichokes and sliced tomatoes on crispy Sardinian bread
Calamari Fritti
Lightly floured and deep fried squid served with mayo on a bed of fresh rocket leaves
Melanzane Parmigiana
Oven baked aubergines filled with mozzarella cheese, aubergine slices, homemade tomato sauce, parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves
Gamberoni all Aglio e Peperoncino
Large King Prawn tails sautéed in white wine, garlic, chilli and homemade tomato sauce
Misto di Salumi Olive Garden
A platter of cured meats (prosciutto crudo, bresaola, salami Napoli, salami Milano, Mortadela and Coppa), marinated artichokes, olives, fresh baby buffalo mozzarella and roasted vegetables (aubergine, courgettes and peppers) on crispy Sardinian bread
Pizza
Our 12” pizzas are made on a thin base with tomato sauce and generously topped with fresh ingredients (gluten free and vegan available). Extra toppings: Additional vegetable each £1.00, All others £2.00, Gluten-free pizza base £2.00, Vegan cheese £1.50.
Margherita
Less is often more. The basic classic pizza with mozzarella and fresh basil leaves
Vegetariana
Mozzarella, fresh field mushrooms, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, grilled courgettes and aubergines
Hawaiian
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto ham and freshly sliced pineapple
Fiorentina
Mozzarella, fresh spinach leaves, egg and black olives
Calzone
Folded pizza filled with mozzarella, prosciutto cotto ham, fresh field mushrooms and marinated artichokes
Piccante
Mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage, jalapenos and roasted peppers
Saporita
Mozzarella topped with red onions, roast peppers and spicy Italian sausage
Capricciosa
Mozzarella, prosciutto cotto ham, fresh field mushrooms, egg and marinated artichokes
Tonno
Mozzarella, tuna, black olives, white chopped onion and sweet corn
Quattro Stagioni
The four season with separate sections of spicy Italian sausage, prosciutto cotto ham, fresh field mushrooms, artichokes, olives and mushrooms
Olive Garden
Tomato and mozzarella base baked and then topped with fresh rocket leaves, parmesan shavings and sliced prosciutto crudo (cold toppings)
Regina
Mozzarella, bacon, smoked chicken topped with sundried tomatoes
Quattro Formaggi e Pancetta
Mozzarella, gorgonzola, pecorino, taleggio cheeses and pancetta (Italian bacon)
Porcini e Prosciutto crudo
Mozzarella, wild porcini mushrooms and sliced prosciutto crudo
Caprino
Mozzarella, spicy Italian sausage, smoked chicken and sundried tomatoes
Napoletana
Mozzarella, anchovies, capers and black olives
UFO
Double base pizza folded and filled with mozzarella, chicken, prosciutto cotto ham, spicy Italian sausage, fresh field mushrooms and jalapenos
La Nave
Boat shaped pizza topped with mozzarella, sliced fillet steak and hollandaise sauce served with fresh rocket on the side
Seafood
Margherita base topped with mussels, calamari, prawns and shrimps
Pasta
Gluten-free available.
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Thick ribbon pasta with a rich beef mince and homemade tomato sauce
Lasagna
A rich homemade Bolognese and béchamel sauce lasagne topped with fresh parmesan cheese and baked in the oven
Penne Carbonara
Classic pasta dish with smoked bacon in a cream, parmesan and egg yolk sauce
Penne Amatriciana
Penne pasta with bacon, mushrooms, onions and garlic in a spicy chilli tomato sauce
Penne Arrabiata con Pollo
Penne pasta with chicken in a spicy chilli and tomato sauce
Tagliatelle ai Funghi
Ribbon pasta with smoked chicken, baby spinach leaves and garlic in a wild mushroom sauce
Trofie al Pesto
Trofie pasta with chicken, homemade basil pesto and parmesan cheese, topped with sundried tomatoes
Fusilli Pollo e Broccoli
Spiral pasta with broccoli, smoked chicken in a light creamy sauce topped with sliced avocado
Penne con Rucola e Mascarpone
Penne pasta with smoked bacon, fresh rocket leaves and creamy mascarpone cheese
Tagliatelle Prosciutto e Broccoli
Ribbon pasta tossed with parma ham slices, broccoli florets and pine kernels in a light cream sauce
Spaghetti Marinara
Spaghetti with fresh mussels, prawns, clams and calamari in a dash of Tomato, white wine and chilli sauce
Spaghetti allo Scolgio
Spaghetti with fresh clams, mussels and fresh cherry tomatoes in a garlic and white wine sauce
Risotto ai Gamberetti
Italian rice with king prawn, shrimps and prawns in mild chilli with a dash of tomato sauce
Risotto Pescatora
Italian rice with mussels, prawns, crab meat, calamari and cherry tomatoes in mild chilli
Vegetarian Options
Fusilli Primavera
Spiral pasta with seasonal vegetables in a light tomato sauce
Tortelloni Pomodoro a Basillico
Spinach and ricotta cheese stuffed pasta in a light tomato and basil sauce
Trofie alla Siciliana
Trofie pasta with homemade red pesto sauce made with roast pepper, sundried tomatoes, garlic and chilli, topped with fresh rocket and feta cheese
Tortelloni in Crema di Funghi
Spinach and ricotta cheese stuffed pasta in a mushroom cream sauce
Trofie alla Contadina
Trofie pasta with asparagus, gorgonzola cheese and fresh rocket in a creamy sauce
Risotto Primavera
Italian rice with seasonal vegetables in a light tomato sauce
Risotto con Asparagi
Italian rice with fresh asparagus and mushrooms in its own sauce
Salads
Extra: Classic vinaigrette £0.50, Caesar dressing £0.50.
House Mixed Salad
Mixed salad leaves with tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, red onions and radishes
Insalata Rucola e Parmigiano
Fresh rocket leaves with parmesan shavings and touch of virgin olive oil
Insalata braccio di Ferro
Baby spinach leaves tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar topped with mozzarella and roasted peppers (With Chicken and Croutons)
Insalata di Pollo
Chargrilled chicken breast on mixed salad leaves with tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, red onions, radishes with balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing
Insalata Fiorentina
Baby spinach leaves topped with pancetta (Italian bacon), mozzarella and avocado slices dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Tagliata di Manzo
Salad with fresh spinach, rocket leaves, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, topped with sliced fillet steak and parmesan shavings dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Calamari Salad
Baby spinach leaves, fresh rocket, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, topped with char grilled squid and parmesan shavings dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Letizia salad
poached salmon with green beans, roasted peppers, red radish, tossed with mixed salad leaves and balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Bowl of Chips
Bowl of Roasted Potatoes
Bowl of Vegetables
Specials
Fish Soup
Minestrone
Octopus
Grilled octopus Tentacle, served with rocket leaves & Cherry tomatoes
Arancino Di Riso
saffron rice with speck ham and mozzarella cheese covered in breadcrumbs served rocket & tomato sauce
Linguine Con Frutti Di Mare
Linguine pasta with octopus, cuttlefish, mussels, olives capers, chili, garlic in white wine & tomato sauce
Chicken Nduja
pan fried chicken breast with nduja (spicy Italian sausage) creamy sauce served with mixed vegetables and roasted potatoes
Whole Sea Bream
Grilled whole sea bream lemon sauce served with roast potatoes and sauteed spinach
Lamb Cutlets
four char-grilled lamb cutlets in rosemary sauce and roast potatoes
Rib Eye Steak
char-grilled rib eye steak served with chips
Fillet Steak
9 oz prime cut fillet steak served with chips