Every week hundreds of Oakvillians share our appetite for casual Italian comfort food, flavourful and uncomplicated dishes, generous portions and fair prices.
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Appetizers MENU - The Olive Press
Pasta Fritti
Our translation of American Nachos. Chips cut from fresh pasta, lightly fried and topped with sausage, tomatoes, alfredo sauce, peppers, olives, onions and mozzarella. Served with marinara sauce and sour cream
$14.50
Assortment of Warm Olives
Kalamata, Calabrese, Royal Black, Sicilian and Whole Green.
$7.95
J. R. Gennaro's Sausage & Peppers
Meaty hunks of chopped Italian sausage roasted with red and green peppers, onions, chilies and romano cheese. Goes great with cheesy garlic bread
$11.95
Three Cheese Bruschetta
Our famous tomato bruschetta topped with mozzarella, feta and romano cheese.
Regular
$10.95No Cheese
$8.95
Garlic Bread Mozzarella
Rosemary focaccia brushed with garlic butter and baked with mozzarella cheese.
Regular
$8.95No Cheese
$5.25
Nonna's Meatballs
Homemade hand-rolled meatballs baked in rich meat sauce and mozzarella cheese (three per order).
$10.95
The Pressetta
Our double rise pizza crust topped with mozzarella cheese, oregano, touch of garlic and olive oil.
$10.95
T. Bellisimo's Chicken Wings
One pound of fresh wings dredged in flour and deep fried. Blue cheese dip. Mild, medium or hot.
$10.95
Mussels in White Sauce
PEI mussels roasted in tomatoes, herbs, chilies, wine, garlic butter and alfredo sauce.
$12.95
Calamari Fritti
Dusted with flour and lightly fried. Served with garlic yogurt dip and marinara sauce.
$12.95
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Rich alfredo sauce, cream cheese, fresh spinach and artichokes baked with garlic. Served with pasta chips.
$11.50
Salads
Chicken Chopped Salad
Mixed greens, chicken breast, avocado, bacon, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, green peppers, California walnuts, pepperoncini and house vinaigrette.
$15.95
Pan Roasted Seafood Salad
Mixed greens, Atlantic salmon, white shrimp, red onions, green peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, canellini beans, house vinaigrette.
$16.95
Chicken & Goat Cheese Salad
Mixed greens, roast chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, peppers, kalamata olives, goat cheese, yogurt dip and vinaigrette.
$14.95
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, bacon, croutons and aged parmesan in our own homemade creamy dressing.
$9.95
Garden Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, green peppers, pepperoncini and house vinaigrette.
$8.95
Pasta Prima
Lasagna Rustica
One and a half pounds of homemade lasagna. Seasoned beef, pork, rich meat sauce and three cheeses in layers of wide noodles
$14.95
Nonna's Spaghetti and Meatballs
Homemade beef and pork meatballs in rich meat sauce
$14.95
Baked Penne with Sausage
Chopped Italian Sausage baked with herbs, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella.
$14.95
Pappardelle Carbonara
Smoked ham, pancetta bacon, mushrooms, red onion, creamy alfredo sauce, green onion garnish.
$16.95
Shrimp Linguine
Tender sautéed shrimp with mushrooms and spinach in lemon white wine cream sauce.
$17.95
Honeymoon Spaghetti
Inspired by a romantic trip to the Amalfi Coast. Mussels, shrimp and scallops in a creamy tomato wine sauce with lobster stock, chilies, herbs and green onion garnish.
$22.95
Seafood Portofino
Mussels, shrimp, scallops, linguine, and parsley in garlic butter white wine cream sauce with green onion garnish.
$21.95
Chicken Tetrazzini
Roasted chicken, mushrooms, green peas and white wine parmesan cream sauce over linguine.
$16.95
Chicken Pesto Pappardelle
Roast chicken, mushrooms, pesto, pine nuts, sun dried tomatoes and cream.
$17.95
Chicken Alfredo
Sliced roast chicken breast and tagliatelle noodles in our creamy homemade alfredo sauce.
$14.95
Mushroom Ravioli
Stuffed with portobello mushrooms, ricotta and fontina in alfredo sauce with green onion garnish.
$16.95
Spicy Penne Puttanesca
Sun dried tomatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, olives.
$15.95
Spaghetti Primavera
Bounty of vegetables in creamy rose sauce.
$15.95
Entrees
Veal Limone
Tender hand-breaded milk-fed veal lightly fried and baked in lemon cream sauce with artichokes and mushrooms. Served with garlic potatoes.
$19.95
Chicken Limone
Tender hand-breaded grain-fed chicken lightly fried and baked in lemon cream sauce with artichokes and mushrooms. Served with garlic potatoes.
$18.95
Veal Parmesan
Tender hand-breaded milk-fed veal lightly fried and baked with rich marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti.
$18.95
Chicken Parmesan
Tender hand-breaded grain-fed chicken lightly fried and baked with rich marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Served with spaghetti.
$17.95
Balsamic Chicken
Fresh chicken breast roasted in house marinade and smothered in our signature balsamic cream sauce. Served with garlic roast potatoes and vegetables.
$18.95
Chicken Milano with Shrimp
Marinated chicken breast baked with roasted red peppers and goat cheese. Served with garlic potatoes, salsa verde and four shrimp.
$19.95
Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce
Roasted in lemon, garlic, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil. Served with vegetables and garlic roast potatoes.
$19.95
Italian Braised Pork Back Ribs
A full rack of back ribs slow-roasted in Italian beer and house-made barbecue sauce. Served with garlic roasted potatoes and vegetables.
$22.95
Tuscan Lamb Chops
Three succulent frenched chops marinated in oregano, olive oil, and garlic. Served with salsa verde, yogurt dip, mushrooms, and garlic roast potatoes.
$23.95
Pizza Masterpiece
Pizza Masterpiece
Create your own masterpiece. Basic sauce and mozzarella is included. Add as many items as you like
$11.95
Pizza Carne
Pepperoni & Cheese
Sometimes you just crave a simple classic.
$13.70
Meat Market
Pepperoni, bacon, genoa salami, smoked ham, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
$16.95
Sicilian
Pepperoni, Italian sausage, red onions, roasted red peppers, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
$16.95
Sporkie
Italian sausage, mushrooms, red onions, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
$16.95
Carbonara Pizza
Parmesan sauce, smoked ham, bacon, red onions, mushrooms, mozzarella.
$17.95
Classic Italian Pizza
Smoked ham, genoa salami, pepperoni, red onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, tomato sauce.
$16.95
Aloha
Smoked ham, pineapple, tomato sauce, extra mozzarella.
Our first visit to the Olive Press. Overall the...
Our first visit to the Olive Press. Overall the food was very good. Our waitress was very helpful.
I think the bad reviewers for this restaurant are overly picky and very unfair. Our first visit was a great success and we will definitely be back.
The mushroom ravoli was great..tons of mushrooms and the veal sandwich was huge and served with a little bowl of olives. Nice touch.
We arrived at the Olive Press around 7pm on a Friday night and were amazed at the number of people waiting for a table! Our names were taken and we were invited into the bar area where our bartender, Ashley kept us laughing until our table was ready. We did have to wait about an hour, but during this time we nibbled on a great garlic white pizza and had a chance to sample some of the wines. Great selection with the exception of one or two but was very reasonably priced. The bellinis are a must have! Made with fresh fruit and visually appealing! We were escorted to our table and our server was helpful suggesting some items from the menu that were good to share. Much like the decor, she was classy, comfortable and held no airs of pretention. The portion sizes of the food were HUGE and we had a chance to share 2 pastas and 2 pizzas. Toppings were fresh and unique and the crust wasn't too thick or too thin... just right! The pastas were cooked to perfection and the sauces amazing! We held room for dessert and opted for the tiramisu. It melted in our mouths and is apparently made fresh in the kitchen daily! It was a great night out among friends, one we're sure to repeat soon! I am telling EVERYONE i know to try the Olive Press! Will be back there again soon.
THE WORST IN OAKVILLE BY FAR!!!!
After visiting The Olive Press and reading the reviews on this site I can't believe that people could be so inexperienced as to call this a good restaurant. From the second we walked in we knew we were in trouble. The interior is cheap and looks like a chain restaurant. The food is awful and full of garlic and oil. The staff has no clue how to run a restaurant. I simply can't imagine why anyone would think this is a good dinning experience.
This is by far the worst restaurant we have ever eaten at. If you are reading this don't waste your time or money. Trust me.
What this restaurant needs most is a bull dozer!
As for their ingredients .....be prepared to sand blast your tongue to get rid of the cheap taste.
And finally any restaurant in Oakville who offers Jackson Triggs as their feature wine should be a clear indication that you are in deep trouble.
First visit after hearing rave reviews. We were...
First visit after hearing rave reviews. We were seated after only a brief wait at the bar at 7pm on a Sunday night. Our server was friendly but a little flaky, bringing the bottle we ordered but no glasses, chatting unnecessarily about her other job, and forgetting a few other drink orders. In fact, the service was very slow, between being seated, ordering drinks, then half an hour for appetizers and another half hour for our meal to be served. Luckily, the food was quite good and the wine well-priced. Only a few vegetarian options on the menu.
Fabulous all around. Attentive staff, snazzy decor, great food, my only complaint was that it was pretty loud in there. You'd think with the mood lighting, everyone dining would be a little calm. At any rate, a great dining experience. 2 appetizers, 3 entrees, dessert and booze, all under $100. High class dining for the middle class budget!
