Olive Grove Menu (Update 2025)

Introducing Olive Grove, a delightful culinary gem nestled in Canterbury, blending the vibrant flavors of Italian and Middle Eastern cuisines. The restaurant’s menu is a tribute to Mediterranean gastronomy, featuring a delicious array of dishes that cater to diverse palates. Highlights include succulent prawns and flavorful lamb chops, both praised for their depth of taste. Vegetarians will revel in the generous vegetarian mezze, ideal for sharing.

What sets Olive Grove apart is not only the food but the warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like a Mediterranean garden. Friendly, attentive staff enhance the dining experience, ensuring every guest feels valued. The elegant presentation of dishes, coupled with affordable pricing, makes Olive Grove a must-visit for families and food lovers alike. Whether you’re enjoying a memorable Mother’s Day lunch or a casual dinner, Olive Grove promises a fulfilling culinary adventure that leaves a lasting impression.

SET MENU

2 COURSE MEAL

$£14.95

3 COURSE MEAL

$£16.95

PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE (V)

classic layered bake of egg plant, tomtao sauce - topped with cheese

$£7.95

CALAMARI FRITTI

Served With Garlic Sauce On The Side

$£9.50

PESTO BREAD

Freshly Made Bread Brushed With Pesto

HUMMUS (V)

Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and served with rosemary bread

$£6.70

CHICKEN WINGS

Smoked for 3 hours, served with sweet BBQ dip

$£6.50

VINE LEAVES (V)

Vine leaves stuffed with rice, herbs and spices

$£6.50

LEBANASE MOUSSAKA (V)

Charcoal grilled aubergine with tomatoes & chickpeas served with rosemary bread

$£7.95

HALLOUMI FRIES (V)

Grilled halloumi served with sweet chilli sauce

$£6.50

MOHAMARA (V) (VE)

Made with red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs and spices, flavoured with olive oil & pomegranate molasses

$£7.95

BABA GHANOUSH (V)

Finely chopped roasted aubergine, olive oil, lemon juice various seasoning and tahini, served with bread

$£7.75

OLIVE AND FETA (V)

Marinated mixed olives topped with feta cheese and rosemary bread

$£5.95

FALAFEL (V)

Chickpea puree, broad beans, sesame seeds, fresh coriander, parsley & hummus with tahini sauce

$£6.50

HUMMUS with Minced Beef (V)

Creamy hummus topped with seasoned minced beef, infused with aroma c spices, and drizzled with olive oil. Served with warm, freshly baked bread.

$£7.50

APPETISERS

LEBANESE GRILL

HALLOUMI CHEESE (V)

Charcoal grilled halloumi cheese, bu on mushrooms, courge es on skewers with sweet Harissa Sauce

$£16.95

KOUFTA HALABIYA (HALAL)

Charcoal grilled seasoned minced lamb on skewers with smoked house sauce

$£18.95

SHEESH TAOK (HALAL)

chicken cubes marinated for 48 hours served on skewers with a rich smoked olive grove sauce

$£17.95

LAHAM MASHWEE (HALAL)

Four charcoal grilled marinated lambs chops served with smoked house sauce

$£22.95

MASHWEE MOSHAKEL (HALAL)

Lebanese mixed charcoal grill of lamb kou a halabiya, chicken cubes & lamb chops with smoked house sauce

$£24.95

GRILLED SMOKED HALF CHICKEN

Smoked half a chicken, marinated in lebanese herbs for 24 hrs, a flavourful dish with BBQ sauce

$£16.95

LEBANESE MOUSAKKA & RICE (V)

Charcoal grilled aubergine, tomatoes, chickpeas served with saffron rice

$£15.95

AL Hanoot (HALAL)

briander, alhanout spices, sweet potatoes & carrots

$£19.95

KHAROOF TAGINE (HALAL)

Tender lamb shank slowly cooked for 8 hrs with mixed moroccan spices, roasted almonds, carrot, prunes & fresh herbs

$£24.95

DAJAJ TAGINE (HALAL)

Chicken with olives, new potatoes, preserved lemon, saffron and fresh coriander and chickpeas

$£18.95

KHUDRA TAGINE (V)

Bu ernut squash, sweet potatoes, shallots & carrots roasted with warm spices, prunes, a hint of rose water, saffron & turmeric & chickpeas

$£15.95

Duck Tagine in Honey & Ras el Hanout with Sweet Potatoes

A rich and aroma c Moroccan tagine, featuring slow-cooked duck infused with Ras el Hanout spices, honey, and tender sweet potatoes.

$£22.95

MOROCCAN TAGINES

MAIN COURSE

DAJAJ TAGINE

Chicken With Olives, Newpotatoes, Preserved Lemon, saffron And Fresh Corianderand Chickpeas

MARGHERITA (V)

Tomato, Mozzarellaand Fresh Basi

GNOCCO WITH KING PRAWNS

So, Pillowy Gnocchi Paired With Succulent King Prawnsin A Creamy White Sauce, Complemented By Juicycherry Tomatoes, Topped With Fresh Chili.

LASAGNE & SALAD

Layers Of Pasta topped With Our Bolognaise Ragu, Bechamel & Parmesan Cheese With Salad

BBQ CHICKEN BURGER

Charcoal Chicken Fillet In Bun With Mixed Le uce, tomatoes And Bbq Sauce Served With Chips

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

Ground Beef In Arich Tomato Ragu

TIRAMISU

Classic Italian Indulgence With Layers Of Coffee-soaked Ladyfingers And Marcapone Cream

VANILLA CHEESE CAKE

Served With Your Choice Of Sauce Topping

BAKLAVA

Delicious Layers Of Filo Pastry Dipped In Honey And Pistachio Nuts

DESSERTS

SIDES

ROSEMARY BREAD

$£3.50

SAFFRON RICE

$£3.95

STEAMED COUSCOUS

$£3.95

GARLIC MUSHROOM

$£4.95

CHIPS

$£4.25

MIXED VEGETABLE

$£4.50

CHEESY CHIPS

$£4.75

VEGETARIAN MEZZE FOR 2

Hummus, halloumi fries, moussaka, olives & feta, falafel, vine leaves with rosemary bread

$£18.95

SEAFOOD MEZZE FOR 2

Tiger king prawns, calamari, whitebait, hummus, moussaka, olives with rosemary bread

$£20.95

MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE FOR 2

Olives & feta, hummus, chicken wings, vine leaves, baba ghanouh, mohamara with rosemary bread

$£19.95

MEZZE

APPETISERS / FOCACCE

GARLIC BREAD

$£4.95

WITH CHEESE

$£5.95

COZZ AL VINO

Mussels cooked with onion, garlic, fresh chilli in a creamy coconut milk, served with bread

$£9.95

BOQUERONES (GF)

Classic anchovies marinated in extra virgin olive oil & vinegar, served with bread

$£6.50

PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE (V)

Classic layered bake of eggplant, tomato sauce - topped with cheese and served with bread

$£7.95

CALAMARI FRITTI

Crispy squid rings served with garlic sauce

$£9.95

BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO (V)(VE)

Fresh bread with olive oil & garlic

$£6.50

BRESAOLA CON BURRATA

Thinly sliced beef paired with creamy burrata cheese, salami and chorizo, served with bread

$£12.95

BURRATA E POMODORINI (V)

Creamy burrata cheese served with fresh cherry tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze, and garnished with basil, served with bread

$£8.75

GAMBERONI AGLIO E OLIO

King prawns tossed in bu er, garlic, parsley & lemon juice

$£9.50

FRITTO MISTO MODERNO

A crispy selec on of king prawns on shell, peeled prawns, whitebait, calamari, baby calamari, and seabass, lightly fried to golden perfec on. Served with a rich garlic sauce.

$£11.95

CHICKEN & CHORIZO RISOTTO

A creamy riso o infused with tender chicken, smoky chorizo, and vibrant edamame, topped with crispy bresaola for a deligh ul crunch.

$£16.95

GNOCCHI AL POMODORO (V) (VE)

gnocchi with pomodoro sauce, basil and olive oil

$£14.95

LASAGNE & SALAD

Layers of pasta topped with our bolognaise ragu, bechamel & parmesan cheese with salad

$£16.50

GNOCCO WITH KING PRAWNS

So, pillowy gnocchi paired with succulent king prawns in a creamy white sauce, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes and topped with fresh chili.

$£16.95

PENNE ARRABBIATTA (V)

Light tomato base with fresh chilli, garlic, olives and oregano

$£15.50

TAGLIATELLE ZAFFERANO (V)

Garlic, oregano, spinach in a creamy saffron sauce. Add chicken or salmon for 3

$£15.95

SPAGHETTI AI FRUTTI DI MARE

King prawns, calamari, mussels in a tomato and garlic sauce

$£18.95

PENNE AL FORNO FUNGHI POLLO

Tender penne pasta baked to perfec on with a creamy mushroom sauce and succulent pieces of chicken, spinach and Parmesan cheese

$£15.95

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE

Ground beef in a rich tomato ragu

$£15.95

SPAGHETTI OLIVE GROVE (HALAL)

4oz fillet steak, sun- dried tomatoes tossed in spanish pepper topped with rocket, shaved parmesan cheese & truffle oil

$£20.95

PASTA / RISOTTI

PIZZA

MARGHERITA (V)

Tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil

$£10.95

PEPPERONI & MUSHROOM

Pepperoni and mushroom with a splash Of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

$£15.95

POLLO PICCANTE BBQ (HALAL)

Shredded chicken, onion, red peppers, BBQ base, mozzarella cheese and fresh chilli topped with tomato, mixed peppers and fresh oregano red onions & basil

$£15.50

OLIVE GROVE (HALAL)

Marinated ground beef, mozzarella cheese, red peppers & onions, topped with rocket and garlic sauce

$£16.95

VEGETARIANA (V)

mixed peppers, onion, mushroom, cherry tomatoes mozzarella cheese, basil and truffle oil

$£14.95

DIAVOLO

Tomato, mozzarella, fresh chilli and double pepperoni

$£15.95

HALLOUMI PIZZA (V)

halloumi mixed peppers carmelize onions tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese

$£15.95

BRESAOLA PIZZA

italian beef, mozzarella cheese wild rocket with lemon dressing and shaved Parmesan cheese

$£14.95

PICANTE CARE

pepperoni, salami, chorizo, mozzarella cheese and tomato base, chilli.

$£16.95

CALZONE PIZZA

Burs ng with peppers, onions, ground beef, salami, chorizo, and a garlicky kick. Rich tomato sauce, melty mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.

$£16.95

POLLO MARSALA

Bu erfly chicken breast in a creamy mushroom and marsala wine sauce with seasonal vegetables

$£19.95

CLASSIC BEEF BURGER (HALAL)

Homemade 8oz beef burger in a toasted bun with red onion, salad, garlic sauce & chips Choose from Halloumi or Cheddar Cheese 2

$£15.95

BISTECCA AI FERRI (HALAL)

a juicy and tender cut of fillet steak with peppercorn sauce served with chips and salad

$£29.95

SALMON OLIVE GROVE

Seared Salmon Fillet with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables bathed in a Light White Wine Sauce

$£20.95

BRANZINO AL POMODORO

Pan-Seared Seabass with Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic & Herbs, Chilli Vegetables & Potatoes

$£21.95

COSTOLETTE D'AGNELLO AL VINO ROSSO

Tender lamb chops, marinated with Italian herbs, served with a rich red wine sauce, sauteed potatoes, and vegetables.

$£23.95

HOUSE SPECIALS

SALADS

INSALATA PESTO

Tender lamb chops, marinated with Italian herbs, served with a rich red wine sauce, asparagus, mixed leaves, red onions and tomato drizzled with pesto and lemon dressing. Add chicken or salmon for 3

$£14.95

INSALATA HALLOUMI

Fried halloumi, beetroot, mixed leaves, babyspinach, red onions, pomegranate

$£14.95