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.
Went to try out the wings. You would think that wings are not hard to get right, right? The website says these are anchor bar wings and anchor bar they are not! The wings didn't even look like wings but rather breaded chicken clumps. The sauce didn't even taste good. If the wings were better then this could be a great hangout since the decor is very impressive and the location is great. Wings need work.
Me and my fiance both live in burlington and have been looking forward to trying it out as the outside looks quite plesant.
From walking in the fron foyer things started to look good, warm smiles, sharp server uniforms, everyone seemed friendly and eagar to serve.
We were quite suprised upon sitting down as the server rolled out that cheap sheet of paper very roadhouse style. Judging from the front you would think this is more of a fine dining Italian restaurant. The dining room was also very wide open and very noisy.
I could hardly believe the quality of food at this place!! This is the single reason why we will never be returning.
I had the Baked Penne with sausage (can't remember the exact name of the dish) and it was VERY DRY other than for the pool of oil at the bottom of the plate, VERY bland and very dissapointing.
My FIance had the Spagetti and meatballs which LOOKED nice on the plate but WOW!! My fiance said the sause tasted canned and that the meatballs were very tasteless. So I decided to try one and I nearly gaged. I couldn't believe it!! The meatballs TASTED LIKE DOG FOOD! We could not believe how a place intended to specialize in Italian Eatery could so BADLY screw up Spagetti and Meatballs.
We complained to the server and the "Bossman" came to our table and we explained the problem. He said he would go back and try the "dog food meatballs" for himself. 5 minuites later the server came out and said the whole evening was on them and we could have any dessert of our choosing, providing we gave them another chance another evening.
Regardless we will never be coming back!
BE WARNED!!
Not being from Oakville, it was a bit of a trek to get out to try this new restaurant I had heard so much about from my friends. However, I was not disappointed and am looking forward to my next visit!
The food was great, mussels among some of the best I've ever had, great spicy penne (a favourite of mine...) and my friend loved her chicken parmesan.
The service was fast, friendly and professional. (and having worked in customer service myself, I'm very very picky!)
The atmosphere was nice and relaxed, and the bar provided a great place to chill and have a glass of wine after dinner.
All in all a great experience that I have already recommended to friends and family!
Will definitly go back.
After reading a few reviews on the restaurant I was a bit concerned about service issues at the Olive Press, however it is quite clear that these issues have been solved. Not only was service friendly and quick, but the food was FANTASTIC and the atmosphere second to none! I have been to several Italian restaurants in the Oakville/Burlington area and this rates as the best. Highly recommended for all families.
Went to dinner last night, started off great we had the garlic white pizza, came out a little burnt thats nuthing to stress over, pasta was good and dessert was great...on my way out passing the kitchen i see one of the cooks pulling something out of the oven as he takes the lid off a meat ball falls on the floor the cook looks around and doesnt realize anyone saw and puts it back into the pan and continues to deliver it to the "pasta station" where the pasta cook laughs it off along with the other cook they shrug their shoulder and continue to plate it, then i notice the restaurant owner have eye contact with the cook that dropped the meat ball and puts his finger to his mouth as to say "dont tell anyone". Absolutely Disgusting!
