Greg Morris, the owner behind The Belmont, Oak Fire Pizzeria, Spanish Kitchen, and Oaks Gourmet, is opening The Olive Kitchen and Bar next Tuesday at The Grafton Hotel on Sunset Blvd. The hook here is a menu supposedly well-suited to the fact that everyone has become a lot broker since the hotel first opened, with casual fine-dining “at a reasonable price,” according to a press release. The food is fresh produce-driven Italian with California flavor in plates like grilled prawns wrapped in pancetta, Tuscan ribeye with truffle butter, sole picatta, and baked lasagna bolognese made-to-order for dinner, as well as pizzas, salads, and antipasti. There will be breakfast service with Meyer lemon ricotta crepes and panini for lunch alongside brick-roasted chicken in grappa rosemary jus. The exact costs are still being determined, we’re told, but in the meantime, we have the full lunch, dinner, and drinks menus below to get you started. Bon appetito!
The Olive Kitchen & Bar, opening June 1st at 8462 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood
The Olive Kitchen’s Menu
Breakfast Menu
PLATES
MEYER LEMON RICOTTA CREPES
filled with a meyer lemon, ricotta and mascarpone creme topped with a berry compote
TWO-EGG BREAKFAST
two eggs, house potatoes, seasonal fruit, choice of bacon or fennel sausage
EGGS EMILIANO
toasted artisan rye bread, braised beef short ribs and 2 fried eggs in a rich pan gravy, house potatoes
EGGS FLORENTINE
toasted ciabatta with sauteed spinach, poached eggs, mushroom-besciamella sauce, house potatoes
SUNSET BREAKFAST
meyer lemon, ricotta, mascarpone creme, fresh fruit, honey almond muesli
FRENCH TOAST
cinnamon white raisin bread, homemade fruit syrup and berries
FRIED EGG SANDWICH
2 fried eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese on a croissant
FRITTATAS
egg whites only add
GARDEN
asparagus tips, spinach, caramelized onions, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan
CAPRESE
slow roasted plum tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil
SICILIAN
fennel sausage, fire-roasted bell peppers, caramelized onion, wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomato
pesto rosso
TUSCAN
herb-roasted chicken, pancetta, caramelized onions, wild mushrooms, crumbled gorgonzola cheese
CAPRI
blue crab, mozzarella cheese, asparagus tips, cherry tomatoes
SIDES
BACON (3)
FENNEL SAUSAGE PATTIES (2)
HOUSE POTATOES
CHOICE OF TOAST
ciabatta, brioche, fennel-rye, cinnamon raisin, cornetti (croissant)
FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT
LUNCH DINNER
INSALATE / SALAD
PANZANELLA spring mix, arugula, shaved onion, basil, mint, grape tomatoes, dry-cured olives, shaved parmesan
butter-toasted brioche croutons, white balsamic vinaigrette
CAESAR
romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, homemade caesar dressing, garlic cheese ciabatta
add chicken, add steak
TRITARE
herb chicken, sopressata, romaine, grape tomatoes, cannellini beans, smoked mozzarella, green olives, cherry peppers, citrus thyme vinaigrette
ROASTED BEET AND BURRATA
roasted beets, burrata cheese, horseradish, sicilian pistachios, ginger marshmallow with a red beet and sherry puree
SPINACH AND MUSHROOM
baby spinach, fried shallots, wild mushrooms, crispy pancetta, egg, warm goat cheese
and sambuca vinaigrette
ENDIVE, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA
endive, poached pears, toasted almonds, fried gorgonzola, fresh greens, spiced cherry vinaigrette
PANINIS
served with garlic fries or side salad
HERBED CHICKEN AND MOZZARELLA
grilled herbed chicken, buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, red onion, sun-dried tomato pesto rosso
SAUSAGE, ONION AND PEPPERS
grilled fennel sausage, roasted bell peppers, caramelized red onions, homemade marinara
CLASSICO
prosciutto di parma, sopressata, coppa, smoked mozzarella, roasted peppers, mixed greens, pickled onions
PRIMAVERA
grilled onions, zucchini, peppers, eggplant, tomato, herbed goat cheese, house citrus thyme vinaigrette
BISTECCA MILANESE
pounded and breaded steak, mozzarella, grilled onions, spicy garlic aioli
ANTIPASTI / APPETIZERS
SALUMI E FORMAGGI
cured meats and cheeses - spiced nuts, olives, fig mustard condimento, fennel salted flatbread
WRAPPED PANCETTA PRAWNS
gorgonzola dolce cheese polenta, fig vin cotto, lemon oil
CARCIOFO CRUDO
shaved baby artichokes, olive oil, lemon juice, shaved parmesan cheese
FRITTO MISTO
calamari, scallops, shrimp, zucchini, cipollini onions, marinara diavolo and roasted garlic aioli
ARANCINI
arborio rice balls, artichoke, sun-dried tomato, wild mushrooms, shaved asiago, white truffle oil
PARMESAN EGGPLANT INVOLTINE
smoked mozzarella, marinara, shaved parmesan cheese
CAPRESE RUSTICA
ciabatta, slow roasted tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, walnut basil pesto, pecorino, fennel pollen, lemon zest
MEATBALLS PUTTANESCA
stuffed with garlic olive, puttanesca sauce
PIZZAS
MARGHERITA
mozzarella cheese, basil, marinara
FENNEL SAUSAGE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS
roasted peppers, shredded mozzarella, parmesan, marinara diavolo
PROSCUITTO AND ARUGULA
PEPPERONI AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE
ITALIAN WHITE
mozzarella cheese, confit garlic, sliced potato, rosemary, oregano, besciamella sauce
CHICKEN PESTO
roasted chicken, mozzarella, caramelized onions, garlic, sun-dried tomato pesto rosso
CONTADINO
mushrooms, onions, slow roasted tomatoes, asparagus, olives, spinach, mozzarella cheese, marinara
PRIMI / MAIN
LINGUINI AND CLAMS
olive oil, fresh herbs, dry white wine, shallots, garlic
LOBSTER MACARONI AND CHEESE
lobster, sweet english peas, pancetta, parmesan, fresh parsley, besciamella sauce
CRISPY BRICK ROASTED CHICKEN
half boneless marinated chicken, grappa rosemary jus, grilled asparagus, creamy polenta
BISTECCA AL COTTO
marinated and grilled skirt steak, shallot butter, garlic fries
BAKED LASAGNA BOLOGNESE
made to order - mozzarella, besciamella, bolognese meat sauce
SOLE PICCATA
lemon zest, capers, parsley butter sauce, toasted fregola
SCALLOP AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
scallops, grilled asparagus risotto, citrus oil
VEAL MILANESE
veal chop, roasted warm potato salad, fresh greens
DINNER MENU
ANTIPASTI / APPETIZERS
SALUMI E FORMAGGI
cured meats and cheese - spiced nuts, olives, fig mustard condimento
fennel salted flatbread
WRAPPED PANCETTA PRAWNS
gorgonzola dolce cheese polenta, fig vin cotto, lemon oil
CARCIOFI CRUDO
shaved baby artichokes, olive oil, lemon juice, shaved parmesan
FRITTO MISTO
calamari, scallops, shrimp, zucchini, cipollini onions, marinara diavolo and
roasted garlic aioli
ARANCINI
arborio rice balls, artichoke, sun-dried tomatoes, wild mushrooms, shaved asiago, white truffle oil
PARMESAN EGGPLANT INVOLTINE
smoked mozzarella, marinara, shaved parmesan cheese
CAPRESE RUSTICA
ciabatta bread, slow roasted tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, walnut basil pesto
pecorino, fennel pollen, lemon zest
MEATBALLS PUTTANESCA
stuffed with a garlic olive, puttanesca sauce
INSALATE / SALADS
PANZANELLA
spring mix, arugula, shaved onion, basil, mint, grape tomatoes, dry-cured olives
shaved parmesan, butter-toasted brioche croutons, white balsamic vinaigrette
CAESAR
romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, homemade caesar dressing
garlic cheese ciabatta - add chicken $4, add steak $6
TRITARE
herb chicken, sopressata, romaine, grape tomatoes, cannellini beans
smoked mozzarella, green olives, cherry peppers, citrus thyme vinaigrette
ENDIVE, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA
endive, poached pears, toasted almonds, fried gorgonzola, fresh greens
spiced cherry vinaigrette
SPINACH AND MUSHROOM
baby spinach, fried shallots, wild mushrooms, crispy pancetta, egg
warm goat cheese and sambuca vinaigrette
ROASTED BEET AND BURRATA
roasted beets, burrata cheese, horseradish, sicilian pistachios
ginger marshmallow with a red beet and sherry puree
PIZZAS
MARGHERITA
mozzarella cheese, basil, marinara
PROSCUITTO AND ARUGULA
ITALIAN WHITE
mozzarella, confit garlic, sliced potato, rosemary, oregano, besciamella sauce
CONTADINO
mushrooms, onions, slow roasted tomatoes, asparagus, olives, spinach
mozzarella, marinara
FENNEL SAUSAGE AND CARAMALIZED ONIONS
roasted peppers, shredded mozzarella, parmesan, marinara diavolo
PEPPERONI AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE
CHICKEN PESTO
roasted chicken, mozzarella, caramelized onions, garlic, sun-dried tomato
pesto rosso
PRIMI / MAINS
LINGUINI AND CLAMS
olive oil, fresh herbs, dry white wine, shallots, garlic
LOBSTER MACARONI AND CHEESE
lobster, sweet english peas, pancetta, parmesan, fresh parsley, besciamella sauce
CRISPY BRICK ROASTED CHICKEN
half boneless marinated chicken, grappa rosemary jus, grilled asparagus
creamy polenta
BISTECCA AL COTTO
marinated and grilled skirt steak, shallot butter, garlic fries
BAKED LASAGNA BOLOGNESE
made to order - mozzarella, besciamella, bolognese meat sauce
SOLE PICCATA
lemon zest, capers, parsley butter sauce, toasted fregola
SCALLOP AND ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
scallops, grilled asparagus risotto, citrus oil
ROASTED BEET RAVIOLI
slow roasted beets, ricotta, goat cheese reduction, balsalmic
VEAL MILANESE
veal chop, roasted warm potato salad, fresh greens
SHORT RIB AGNOLOTTI
slow braised short ribs, super tuscan wine sauce
CIOPPINO
clams, mussels, prawns, scallops, calamari, sole, king crab, spicy white wine
and tomato broth
TUSCAN STEAK
usda prime bone-in ribeye, truffle butter, slow roasted tomatoes, gorgonzola fregola
SIDES
creamy polenta, gorgonzola fregola, warm roasted potato salad, grilled asparagus $8
garlic fries, grilled vegetables, sauteed wild mushrooms, side salad, side pasta
COCKTAILS
THE CLASSIC OLIVE
ultimat vodka shaken or stirred served with a garlic stuffed olive
STRAWBERRY MARTINI
finlandia vodka, fresh strawberries, basil,fresh sour, float of grand marnier
THE BELLINI
st. germaine, prosecco, peach puree
LEMONCELLO LEMON DROP
absolut citron vodka, lemoncello, simple syrup, sugar rim
WATERMELON MARGARITA
antiguo blanco tequila, fresh watermelon, cointreau, lime, fennel
salt rim
BASIL OLD-FASHIONED
woodford reserve bourbon, fresh basil, lemon juice, honey, fernet
orange peel
TUSCAN NOCHE
herradura blanco tequila, fresh sour basil, grapes, granna
CUCUMBER GIMLET
bombay sapphire gin, cucumber, fresh lime, touch of simple syrup
LA DOLCE VITA
grey goose pear vodka, galliano, fresh sage, ruby red grapefruit,garnished with a sage leaf
THE RIVIERA
gentleman’s jack bourbon, fresh sour fresh blackberries, topped with ginger
beer
THE CAPRESE BLOODY MARY
three olives naked vodka garnished with mini caprese + tomato, drizzle
of fig + balsamic reduction
S P A R K L I N G
CAVA SEGURA VIUDAS BRUT RESERVA NV
catalonia, northeast spain
PROSECCO LA MARCA DI CONEGLIANO
valdobbiadene, northern italy
PIPER SONOMA NV BLANC DE BLANC
sonoma california
VEUVE CLICQUOT YELLOW LABEL
MOET & CHANDON “DOM PERIGNON”
CHAMPAGNE 2000
R E D
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, JEKEL 2007
central coast, california
PINOT NOIR, POPPY 2008
monterey, california
SUPER TOSCANA BANFI “CENTINE”, 2007
tuscany, central italy
CHIANTI, TOSCOLO DOCG 2008
tuscany, central italy
SYRAH, SNOQUALMIE 2007
washington state
MALBEC, DURIGUTTI 2008
mendoza, argentina
NERO D’AVOLA, “ROSSOJBLEO” GULFI 2008
sicily, italy
MERLOT, BURGESS 2006
napa valley, california
BAROLO, CERETTO ZONCHERA 2004
piemonte, italy
W H I T E
CHARDONNAY, RUFFINO LIBAIO 2007
tuscany, central italy
SAUVIGNON BLANC, CUPCAKE
central coast, california
VERMENTINO, ARGIOLAS COSTAMOLINO 2008
sardinia, italy
PINOT GRIGIO, SANTA MARGHERITA 2008
trentino-alto adige, northern italy
RIESLING, CLEAN SLATE 2008
mosel, germany
CHARDONNAY, DAVIS BYNUM 2007
russian river, california
SOAVE, PIEROPAN 2008
soave, northeast italy
