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
3 COURSE MEAL
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE (V)
classic layered bake of egg plant, tomtao sauce - topped with cheese
CALAMARI FRITTI
Served With Garlic Sauce On The Side
PESTO BREAD
Freshly Made Bread Brushed With Pesto
HUMMUS (V)
Chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and served with rosemary bread
CHICKEN WINGS
Smoked for 3 hours, served with sweet BBQ dip
VINE LEAVES (V)
Vine leaves stuffed with rice, herbs and spices
LEBANASE MOUSSAKA (V)
Charcoal grilled aubergine with tomatoes & chickpeas served with rosemary bread
HALLOUMI FRIES (V)
Grilled halloumi served with sweet chilli sauce
MOHAMARA (V) (VE)
Made with red peppers, walnuts, breadcrumbs and spices, flavoured with olive oil & pomegranate molasses
BABA GHANOUSH (V)
Finely chopped roasted aubergine, olive oil, lemon juice various seasoning and tahini, served with bread
OLIVE AND FETA (V)
Marinated mixed olives topped with feta cheese and rosemary bread
FALAFEL (V)
Chickpea puree, broad beans, sesame seeds, fresh coriander, parsley & hummus with tahini sauce
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.
APPETISERS
LEBANESE GRILL
HALLOUMI CHEESE (V)
Charcoal grilled halloumi cheese, bu on mushrooms, courge es on skewers with sweet Harissa Sauce
KOUFTA HALABIYA (HALAL)
Charcoal grilled seasoned minced lamb on skewers with smoked house sauce
SHEESH TAOK (HALAL)
chicken cubes marinated for 48 hours served on skewers with a rich smoked olive grove sauce
LAHAM MASHWEE (HALAL)
Four charcoal grilled marinated lambs chops served with smoked house sauce
MASHWEE MOSHAKEL (HALAL)
Lebanese mixed charcoal grill of lamb kou a halabiya, chicken cubes & lamb chops with smoked house sauce
GRILLED SMOKED HALF CHICKEN
Smoked half a chicken, marinated in lebanese herbs for 24 hrs, a flavourful dish with BBQ sauce
LEBANESE MOUSAKKA & RICE (V)
Charcoal grilled aubergine, tomatoes, chickpeas served with saffron rice
AL Hanoot (HALAL)
briander, alhanout spices, sweet potatoes & carrots
KHAROOF TAGINE (HALAL)
Tender lamb shank slowly cooked for 8 hrs with mixed moroccan spices, roasted almonds, carrot, prunes & fresh herbs
DAJAJ TAGINE (HALAL)
Chicken with olives, new potatoes, preserved lemon, saffron and fresh coriander and chickpeas
KHUDRA TAGINE (V)
Bu ernut squash, sweet potatoes, shallots & carrots roasted with warm spices, prunes, a hint of rose water, saffron & turmeric & chickpeas
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.
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
SAFFRON RICE
STEAMED COUSCOUS
GARLIC MUSHROOM
CHIPS
MIXED VEGETABLE
CHEESY CHIPS
VEGETARIAN MEZZE FOR 2
Hummus, halloumi fries, moussaka, olives & feta, falafel, vine leaves with rosemary bread
SEAFOOD MEZZE FOR 2
Tiger king prawns, calamari, whitebait, hummus, moussaka, olives with rosemary bread
MEDITERRANEAN MEZZE FOR 2
Olives & feta, hummus, chicken wings, vine leaves, baba ghanouh, mohamara with rosemary bread
MEZZE
APPETISERS / FOCACCE
GARLIC BREAD
WITH CHEESE
COZZ AL VINO
Mussels cooked with onion, garlic, fresh chilli in a creamy coconut milk, served with bread
BOQUERONES (GF)
Classic anchovies marinated in extra virgin olive oil & vinegar, served with bread
PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE (V)
Classic layered bake of eggplant, tomato sauce - topped with cheese and served with bread
CALAMARI FRITTI
Crispy squid rings served with garlic sauce
BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO (V)(VE)
Fresh bread with olive oil & garlic
BRESAOLA CON BURRATA
Thinly sliced beef paired with creamy burrata cheese, salami and chorizo, served with bread
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
GAMBERONI AGLIO E OLIO
King prawns tossed in bu er, garlic, parsley & lemon juice
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.
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.
GNOCCHI AL POMODORO (V) (VE)
gnocchi with pomodoro sauce, basil and olive oil
LASAGNE & SALAD
Layers of pasta topped with our bolognaise ragu, bechamel & parmesan cheese with salad
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.
PENNE ARRABBIATTA (V)
Light tomato base with fresh chilli, garlic, olives and oregano
TAGLIATELLE ZAFFERANO (V)
Garlic, oregano, spinach in a creamy saffron sauce. Add chicken or salmon for 3
SPAGHETTI AI FRUTTI DI MARE
King prawns, calamari, mussels in a tomato and garlic sauce
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
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
Ground beef in a rich tomato ragu
SPAGHETTI OLIVE GROVE (HALAL)
4oz fillet steak, sun- dried tomatoes tossed in spanish pepper topped with rocket, shaved parmesan cheese & truffle oil
PASTA / RISOTTI
PIZZA
MARGHERITA (V)
Tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil
PEPPERONI & MUSHROOM
Pepperoni and mushroom with a splash Of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
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
OLIVE GROVE (HALAL)
Marinated ground beef, mozzarella cheese, red peppers & onions, topped with rocket and garlic sauce
VEGETARIANA (V)
mixed peppers, onion, mushroom, cherry tomatoes mozzarella cheese, basil and truffle oil
DIAVOLO
Tomato, mozzarella, fresh chilli and double pepperoni
HALLOUMI PIZZA (V)
halloumi mixed peppers carmelize onions tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
BRESAOLA PIZZA
italian beef, mozzarella cheese wild rocket with lemon dressing and shaved Parmesan cheese
PICANTE CARE
pepperoni, salami, chorizo, mozzarella cheese and tomato base, chilli.
CALZONE PIZZA
Burs ng with peppers, onions, ground beef, salami, chorizo, and a garlicky kick. Rich tomato sauce, melty mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
POLLO MARSALA
Bu erfly chicken breast in a creamy mushroom and marsala wine sauce with seasonal vegetables
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
BISTECCA AI FERRI (HALAL)
a juicy and tender cut of fillet steak with peppercorn sauce served with chips and salad
SALMON OLIVE GROVE
Seared Salmon Fillet with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables bathed in a Light White Wine Sauce
BRANZINO AL POMODORO
Pan-Seared Seabass with Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic & Herbs, Chilli Vegetables & Potatoes
COSTOLETTE D'AGNELLO AL VINO ROSSO
Tender lamb chops, marinated with Italian herbs, served with a rich red wine sauce, sauteed potatoes, and vegetables.
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
INSALATA HALLOUMI
Fried halloumi, beetroot, mixed leaves, babyspinach, red onions, pomegranate