
L'Ulivo Leicester Square - Italian Restaurant
- $$$
- Italian, Mediterranean
- Casual Dining, Pizzeria
- Westminster , London
About Us
All of the ingredients we use here at L'ulivo are just that: local. We stock our restaurant kitchen in much the same way that we stock our home kitchen, with daily deliveries of fresh ingredients that we select ourselves, at market each morning.
In addition to our menu items, we also offer daily specials inspired by seasonal ingredients, the weather and how we are feeling. We are always on the lookout for new sources of ideas and inspiration, so when we travel the world (which we admit, we do often) we bring back our favourite flavours and culinary discoveries.
Menu
Antipasti - Starters
Bruschetta Pomodoro
£8.00Pizza bread topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil.
Pane Garlic all'Aglio
£7.00Pizza bread
Soup of the Day
£8.00Ask staff for today's fresh soup
Funghi e Gorgonzola
£11.00Mushrooms cooked in creamy gorgonzola sauce served with home-made bread
Calamari Fritti
£12.00Freshly cut deep fried squid coated in breadcrumbs served with tartar sauce
Cozze l'Ulivo
£13.00Mussels cooked to your liking choose from lemon, marinara or cream sauce
Gamberoni al Burro
£16.00Juicy tiger prawns in chilli, lemon and garlic sauce
Antipasto Misto
£16.00A mix of Italian salami, prosciutto, mortadella grana padano cheese and olives served with home made bread
Tricolore Balsamico
£12.00Vine tomatoes, mozzarella, avocado and basil salad
Bruschetta con gamberi e pesto
£10.00Toasted home made bread, topped with warm peeled prawns cooked in garlic, chilli, light tomato sauce & pesto dressing.
Melanzane alla parmigiana
£11.00Layers of aubergine, mozzarella & parmesan cheese in tomato sauce.
Arancini al riso con mozzarella e vegetali
£13.00Deep fried breaded rice balls with mozzarella and vegetables served with marinara sauce.
Crostini con pere prosciutto e mascarpone
£14.00Warm home mad bread served with prosciutto ham, fresh grilled pears drizzled with honey, mascarpone cheese and toasted almond flakes.
Insalate - Salads
Insalata Formaggio
£17.00Provolone cheese, gorgonzola, green apple, pumpkin seeds served with mixed leaves and apple cider vinaigrette
Grigliata Mista Verdure
£14.00Grilled aubergine, courgette, coloured peppers served with rocket salad and glazed balsamic vinegar dressing
Insalata Nicoise
£17.00Tuna and mixed leaves accompanied by anchovies, French beans, vine tomato, olives, egg, and new potato
Caesar Salad
£18.00Fresh salad leaves, sliced grilled chicken breast, homemade croutons with Caesar dressing and grana padano cheese
Insalata Salmone e Avocado
£19.00Oak smoked salmon served with avocado and fresh salad leaves, served with pesto dressing
Pasta
Gnocchi Sorrentina
£17.00Soft potato dumpling with basil and mozzarella in reach tomato sauce
Tortelloni Collina
£20.00Filled pasta parcels with rich ricotta and spinach; complemented by truffle oil, cherry tomatoes, garlic sauce and grana Padano cheese shavings.
Spaghetti Bolognese
£19.00Spaghetti in a wholesome 100% beef and tomato Ragu. Simply delicious
Gnocchi Vegani Toscani
£18.00Soft potato dumplings cooked with mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and white wine sauce.
Penne Primavera
£18.00Penne pasta in a light tomato, garlic and basil sauce with peppers, courgettes and aubergines. Classic recipe from Tuscany
Signature Pasta
Rigatoni Salsiccia e peperoni
£21.00Rigatoni pasta cooked with Italian sausages and roasted peppers in a delicious tomato sauce.
Penne Fantasia
£21.00Penne pasta with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic and cooked in a light tomato sauce.
Tagliatelle Machiavelli
£22.00Egg pasta cooked in rich creamy sauce with smoked salmon, garlic and spinach
Spaghetti Scoglio
£24.00Spaghetti pasta cooked with Mediterranean prawns, mussels, peeled prawns and squid, garlic, basil, white wine in a light tomato sauce.
Pasta al Forno & Risotti
Lasagna al Forno
£20.00Traditional Italian lasagna baked in hearty Bolognese sauce and homemade 100% meat sauce
Risotto ai Funghi
£21.00Arborio rice with fresh mushroom , porcini mushroom in a garlic, creamy white sauce and grana padano cheese
Risotto Pescatora
£24.00Arborio rice cooked with succulent Mediterranean king prawns, mussels, peeled prawns and squid cooked with garlic, basil, white wine in a light tomato sauce
Risotto ala verde
£19.00Broccoli, courgettes, peas, vegan cheese and butter sauce.
Pesce - Fish
Salmone alla Griglia
£24.00Grilled salmon steak with lemon, cherry tomatoes, fresh dill and butter sauce
Pesce Spada alla Griglia
£23.00Pan-baked swordfish steak cooked in marinara sauce, chopped olives, shallots, capers and white wine sauce.
Gamberoni alla Diavola
£25.00A devilishly delicious dish, succulent Mediterranean prawns in garlic and chilli served with spaghetti in tomato sauce.
Spigola con Capperi
£24.00Oven-roasted grand sea bass served with cherry tomatoes, capers, finely chopped shallots, basil and butter sauce
Salmone con patate e olive
£22.00Pan seared fillet of salmon cooked with new potato, olives, capers, light tomato sauce served with french beans.
Carne - Meat
L'Ulivo Burger
£20.00Home-made burger with crispy bacon, our secret sauce, melted Italian cheese, lettuce, red onions served with fries
Pollo Milanese
£23.00Chicken escalope in golden breadcrumbs served with spaghetti Napoli
Pollo alla Boscaiola
£21.00Chicken breast in a creamy fresh mushrooms and porcini mushrooms, sage and rosemary white wine sauce
Bistecca alla Griglia
£30.0028 Day aged Angus Ribeye steak cooked to your liking, served with fries
Sauces
£2.25Red wine sauce, Mushroom Rosemary sauce, Peppercorn sauce.
Stinco di agnello
£24.00Slow cooked velvety flavourful lamb shank in red wine sauce, rosemary & honey served with mash potatoes.
Pollo L'ulivo
£21.00Chicken breast served with mushrooms, spinach and crème sauce paired with steamed vegetables.
Pizza Gigantesca
Pizza Margherita
£13.00Tomato, 100% mozzarella and basil.
Pizza con Cotto e Funghi
£15.00Tomato, 100% mozzarella, ham and mushrooms
Pizza Capricciosa
£17.00Tomato, 100% mozzarella, artichokes, olives, ham, mushrooms and oregano
Pizza con Tonno
£18.00Tomato, 100% mozzarella, tuna, red onions and black olives
Pizza Gitana
£17.00Tomato, 100% mozzarella, pepperoni and gorgonzola
Pizza Calabrese 'Nduja
£18.00Tomato, 100% mozzarella, Italian sausage 'Nduja and Masarpone cheese.
Pizza Ortolana
£18.00Tomato, 100% mozzarella, peppers, courgettes and aubergines; topped with rocket salad
Pizza Prosciutto e Rucola
£19.00Tomato, 100% Mozzarella, Italian prosciutto and fresh rocket salad
Pizza Quattro Stagioni
£18.00Tomato, 100% mozzarella, pepperoni, peppers, ham and mushrooms
Calzone L'Ulivo
£18.00Folded pizza with 100% mozzarella, Gorgonzola, mushrooms and Italian sausages 'Nduja
Pizza ai Quattro Formaggi
£19.00Tomato, 100% mozzarella, mascarpone, Goats cheese and Gorgonzola.
Meaty Pizza
£19.00Tomato, 100% mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, chicken and chillies
Pizza Vegana
£18.00Tomato, vegan cheese, peppers, courgettes and aubergine, topped with rocket salad
Contorni - Side
Roast Potatoes
£4.50French Fries/Sweet Potato Fries
£4.50Mashed Potatoes
£4.50Spinach
£4.50Mixed Steamed Vegetables
£6.00Rocket Salad and Parmesan Cheese
£6.00Insalata Mista
£6.50Kids Menu
2 Course
£9.95SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
Pasta in a rich 100% beef and tomato ragu
PENNE AL BURRO
Penne Pasta in butter sauce
PENNE NAPOLI
Penne in tomato sauce
PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce and 100% mozzarella cheese
1 SCOOP of ICECREAM OF YOUR CHOICE
+ FREE DRINK: Orange or Cranberry or Apple juice
Bianchi
Northern Italy
Bianco, Borgo SanLeo, Veneto 11%
Glass 175ml £8.25 | Glass 250ml £10.95 | Carafe 500ml £19.95 | Bottle 750ml £25.95Dry, crisp, and fruity on the nose, with floral notes reminiscent of elderflower.
Pinot Grigio DOC Superiore, Tenuta Ca'Vescovo, Friuli 12.5%
Glass 175ml £7.95 | Glass 250ml £10.50 | Bottle 750ml £33.95Fresh and entangling, with notes of acacia, flowers and an exotic fruit scent. Full, delicately fruity, perfectly balanced and long lasting
Soave Classico DOC, Zonin, Veneto 12.5%
Glass 175ml £7.50 | Glass 250ml £9.95 | Bottle 750ml £28.95A well balanced, dry white wine displaying notes of white flowers and green apples. with hints of melon and orange zest on the palate
Sauvignon DOC Aquileia, Ca'Bolani, Friuli 13%
Glass 175ml £9.50 | Glass 250ml £12.50 | Bottle 750ml £35.95Fresh and intense, with hints of green peppers, elderflower and sage. Attractively fruity and persistent
Gavi di Gavi DOCG, Cossett, Piedmont 12.5%
£44.95Fresh, persistent aroma with hints of floral and fresh fruit. Pleasantly dry, crisp, and harmonious
Central Italy
Pecorino, ‘Falerio’ DOC, Casal Fernato, Marche 13%
Glass 175ml £8.25 | Glass 250ml £11.50 | Bottle 750ml £34.95From the hills of Picano area, an intense wine, rich in history, Casal Farneto Pecorino is fresh, mineral, balanced and harmonious
Chardonnay IGT, Castello di Albola, Tuscany 12.5%
£42.95Straw yellow, with notes of citrus and green apple and an undertone of jasmine. It has a great freshness and rounded body
Southern Italy & Islands
Fiano Apulo IGT, Masseria Altemura, Puglia - 12.5%
Glass 175ml £7.75 | Glass 250ml £9.95 | Bottle 750ml £31.95Very pleasurable, lively, fresh and intensely aromatic wine. The fruity and floral notes on the nose follow perfectly on the palate
Insolia ‘Surya’ DOC, Principi di Butera, Sicily 12.5%
Glass 175ml £8.50 | Glass 250ml £11.95 | Bottle 750ml £39.95Golden Straw-yellow with greenish reflections. Delicate, fresh and well balanced. It has nutty and citrusy characters with herbal notes and tropical flavours
Rosati
Pinot Grigio Blush DOC, Canaletto, Veneto 12%
Glass 175ml £7.95 | Glass 250ml £10.50 | Bottle 750ml £29.95Delicately dry, with an excellent balance and freshness. Fruity and flowery notes, persistent finish
Rossi
Northern Italy
Rosso, Borgo San Leo, Veneto 11.5%
Glass 175ml £8.25 | Glass 250ml £10.95 | Carafe 500ml £19.95 | Bottle 750ml £25.95Light, ruby-red in colour. Dry in flavour, with well-balanced fruit and delicate hints of red cherry
Merlot DOC Aquileia, Ca'Bolani, Friuli 13%
Glass 175ml £9.95 | Glass 250ml £12.50 | Bottle 750ml £35.95Intense fruit of ripe currant and strawberries. Soft, rounded with an elegant and a slight spicey note
Valpolicella Villalta DOC, Veneto 12%
£38.95Deep ruby with hints of violet, a very intense bouquet reminiscent of almonds, soft fresh berry fruits on the palate
Barolo Cinquantaquinque DOCG, Cossetti, Piedmont 14%
£69.95Intense aromas of red and violet fruit with a fully ample and velvety flavour and a spicy, light vanilla finish
Amarone Della Valpolicella DOCG Superiore, Zonin, Veneto 15.5%
£75.95Corvina, Molinara, Rondinella – Dry, fresh, and full flavoured. Herbs and red fruit on the nose with a long finish of ripe black cherry and plum on the palate
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Castiglion Del Bosco, Tuscany 14.5%
£120.00Brunello di Montalcino expresses all the peculiarity of the challenging vintage. In the glass, the wine is deep ruby red in colour. On the nose it is very intense and broad, showing off the typical notes of the denomination: small red berries, black cherries, with a hint of spices
Central Italy
Montepulciano D’Abruzzo DOC Vallade, Veneto 13%
Glass 175ml £8.95 | Glass 250ml £13.95 | Bottle 750ml £34.95Intense purple in colour with rich, robust aromas, characteristics typical of the region. Spicy, cherry flavours, full, fruity and well rounded
Chianti Classico DOCG, Castello di Albola, Tuscany ORGANIC 13.5%
Glass 175ml £11.50 | Glass 250ml £13.95 | Bottle 750ml £39.95This dry wine is well balanced, full-bodied and velvety. It displays delicate hints of violet on the nose with notes of cherry and leather on the palate
Southern Italy & Islands
Nero D’Avola La Mura, Organic Wine, DOC, Sicily 13.5%
Glass 175ml £8.50 | Glass 250ml £10.95 | Bottle 750ml £32.95This is a generously coloured wine that is soft, approachable and brimming with red fruits and flavours of Mediterranean herbs, well balanced with a long finish
Primitivo ‘Sasseo’ IGT Salento, Masseria Altemura, Puglia 14.5%
£37.95This accessible Primitivo shows a mild concentration of cherry and raspberry flavours on the palate, with medium-grained tannins and bright acidity providing a solid frame
International Varieties
Malbec Maipu, Proemio, Mendoza, Argentina ORGANIC 14%
Glass 175ml £8.95 | Glass 250ml £11.95 | Bottle 750ml £37.95Bright red colour with purple hues. Enticing aromas of red fruit, cherries and plum. Medium bodied with a velvety texture and a long finish
Champagne
Fleury Gille Brut, France 12%
Glass 125ml £13.95 | Bottle 750ml £59.95Light toasted nose, pale yellow in colour, with a delicate, dry gooseberry and nut taste, fantastically structured, made from all three champagne grape varieties.
Fleury Gille Rose, France 12%
£64.95Salmon pink in appearance, dry baked apple and walnut nose, raspberry and strawberry flavours delivered with gently toasted fruit.
Champagne Carte Blanche, Charles Ellner - 12% Épernay, France
£79.95Ripe and full with a creamy texture and balanced acidity. The texture is soft, with apple and citrus flavours and a zesty aftertaste
Spumanti
Prosecco DOC, Borgo San Leo, Veneto 11%
Glass 125ml £10.50 | Bottle 750ml £32.95Bright straw-yellow colour with delicate bubbles. Pleasantly fruity and well-balanced.
Prosecco Rose Doc brut millesimato, Zonin, Veneto 11%
Glass 125ml £10.50 | Bottle 750ml £35.95A sparkling rose with fine bubbles and soft, persistent foam. Fragrant and fruity with hints of wisteria flowers, rennette apple and red berries, including wild strawberries.
Cuvée Zero, Zonin Alcohol Free
£19.95Notes of pear, green apple and citrus, with light floral hints
Spirits
Bacardi
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Havana Club
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Three Barrels
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Vecchia Romagna
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Grappa
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Sambuca
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Sierra Tequila
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Gordon's Gin
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Jameson’s Whisky
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Chivas Regal Whisky
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Jack Daniel’s
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Grand Marnier
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Smirnoff
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Drambuie
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Bell’s Whisky
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Johnnie Walker
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Absolute Vodka
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Maker's Mark
25ml £6.95 | 50ml £10.95Liqueurs
Disaronno
£6.95Martini Bianco
£6.95Martini Rosso
£6.95Limoncello
£6.95Bailey’s
£6.95Pimm's
£6.95Malibù
£6.95Campari
£6.95Aperol
£6.95Digestives
Frangelico
£6.95Amaretto
£6.95Amaro Montenegro
£6.95Strega
£6.95Jagermeister
£6.95Averna
£6.95Hot Drinks
Espresso
£3.50Double Espresso
£3.95Americano
£2.95White Coffee
£2.95Cafè Latte
£3.50Cappuccino
£3.50Mocha
£3.95Hot Chocolate
£3.95Espresso Corretto
£4.95Tea
£3.00English tea, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Camomile, Green tea
Liqueur Coffee
£8.25Tia Maria, Baileys, Irish whiskey
Birre - Beers
Peroni Nastro Azzurro 5.2%
£5.95Glass Bottle
Peroni Gluten Free Beer 5.1%
£5.95Glass Bottle
Peroni Alcohol Free Beer 0.0%
£5.95Glass Bottle
Stella Artois 4.8%
£5.95Glass Bottle
Sol 4.5%
£5.95Glass Bottle
Magners Apple cider 568ml 4.5%
£6.95Glass Bottle
L'Ulivo Premium Imported Lager 4.2%
£6.25Glass bottle
Peroni Draft Beer
£7.25Pint / Half Pint (£5.25)
Cocktails
Old Fashioned
£11.95Bourbon whisky, sugar, dash of bitter, orange peel, cube of ice.
Margarita (classic or frozen)
£11.50Tequilla, Cointreau, lime juice.
L'Ulivo Martini
£11.50Dry gin, dry vermouth, garnished with olive peel and olives.
Espresso Martini
£11.50Vodka, Kahlua, espresso coffee.
Mojito
£11.50Refreshing rum cocktail with fresh mint, brown sugar, crushed ice and tonic water.
Tuscan Sunset
£10.75Vodka, Aperol, Orange juice.
Porn Star Martini
£11.95Vanilla vodka, Passoa, Passion fruit puree. Lime juice; served with a shot of Italian Prosecco.
Cosmopolitan (Classic or Long Drink)
£11.75Vodka, cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice (optional served with ice).
Pina Colada
£11.75Malibu, coconut cream, pineapple juice, ice.
Pink Lady
£11.50Gin, grenadine, Prosecco, lemonade. Garnished with strawberries and fresh mint.
Negroni
£11.75Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth.
Bellini
£11.50Peach or strawberry puree, Prosecco.
Aperol Spritz
£11.50Aperol, Prosecco, dash of soda.
Strawberry Daiquiri
£11.95White rum, strawberry puree, lime and ice.
Treat Yourself
Tanqueray Gin
25ml £8.95 | 50ml £13.95Add a mixer for £2
Hendricks Gin
25ml £8.95 | 50ml £13.95Add a mixer for £2
Glenfiddich (Single Malt Scotch Whisky)
25ml £8.95 | 50ml £13.95Add a mixer for £2
Grey Goose Vodka
25ml £8.95 | 50ml £13.95Add a mixer for £2
Bombay Sapphire
25ml £8.95 | 50ml £13.95Add a mixer for £2
Malfy Gin
25ml £8.95 | 50ml £13.95Add a mixer for £2
Gordon's Pink Gin
25ml £8.95 | 50ml £13.95Add a mixer for £2
Monkey 47
25ml £8.95 | 50ml £13.95Add a mixer for £2
Prosecco
Prosecco DOC Brut, Borgo SanLeo, Veneto 11%
Glass 125ml £8.95 | Bottle 750ml £31.95Bright straw-yellow colour with delicate bubbles. Pleasantly fruity and well-balanced
Prosecco Rosé DOC Brut Millesimato, Zonin, Veneto 11%
Glass 125ml £9.45 | Bottle 750ml £34.95A sparkling rosé with fine bubbles and soft, persistent foam. Fragrant and fruity with hints of wisteria flowers, rennette apple and red berries, including wild strawberries
Mocktails
Berry Mojito
£10.50Refreshing cocktail with fresh mint, brown sugar, crushed iced, tonic water, Grenadine and raspberries.
Cinderella
£10.50Orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, gomme syrup, soda water and raspberries.
Virgin Bellini
£10.50Peach puree, lemon juice, soda water and grenadine syrup.
Virgin Pina Colada
£10.50Coconut cream, ice and pineapple.
Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
£10.50Strawberry puree, lemonade, crushed ice, lime juice and strawberry.
Bibite - Soft Drinks
Fruit Juice
£5.50(Orange, Apple, Pineapple or Cranberry)
Appletiser Sparkling Apple
£5.50Coca Cola / Diet Coke / Coke Zero/ Sprite/ Fanta
£5.50Iced Tea (Peach or Lemon)
£5.50Italian Still / Sparkling Water
£5.50Soda / Tonic Water
£5.50Schweppes
£5.50(Pink lemonade, slimline, watermelon soda)
Fertimans Rose Lemonade
£5.50Gift Cards
Map & Contacts
London, WC2H 7AU