Jan 7

Jan 7 Olivia Mediterranean Restaurant

Aruba Restaurants - Dennis van Daatselaar Chef / Owner, Olivia Mediterranean Restaurant, also Offering Seafood and Vegetarian Cuisines — **Dennis van Daatselaar**
*Chef / Owner*

Aruba Restaurants - Derrick Falconi Chef de Cuisine, Olivia Mediterranean Restaurant, also Offering Seafood and Vegetarian Cuisines — **Witghol Milrose**
*Chef de Cuisine*

Chef Dennis’ newest venture is located next door to Wilhelmina Restaurant, downtown Oranjestad.

Inspired by the Healthy Eating Movement, the menu offers authentic Mediterranean flavors and unique, creative dishes. Chef Dennis and his team create an unforgettable experience in a romantic, trendy yet cozy open-air setting. If you want to get away from the crowds and indulge in amazingly fresh, healthy, Mediterranean flavors, then Olivia is the place to spend a memorable night in Aruba.

View sample menu

[ APPETIZERS ]
Range: 14.00 – 22.00

Fattoush Crudités – Olivia’s House Salad▲⊽
romaine lettuce, red chard leaves, tabbouleh, sumac-pickled red onions, radish, pomegranate seeds, toasted pita bread crisps, green asparagus, cauliflower, mint, lemon vinaigrette
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Horiatiki Salata – Greek Salad❖⊽
vine tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, sweet peppers, feta cheese, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar
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Carciofi Olivia❖▲⊽
marinated and roasted fresh baby artichokes, parsley, lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, spinach leaves, pine nuts
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Albinjar and Labneh⊽
roasted red beet, strained yoghurt, za’atar, extra-virgin olive oil, couscous, red chard leaves, sumac-pickled shallots, pumpkin seeds, pistachio nuts, pumpernickel, smoked red beet crème
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Confite Pomodoroni and Gamberetti
confit of cherry tomatoes, plum tomatoes, shrimp, anchovies, garlic, basil, labneh, za’atar, harissa, frisée salad, Parmesan cheese crisps
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Risotto au Fenouil Rôti au Pernod❖⊽
risotto, sautéed fennel, anis seeds, grape tomatoes, tarragon, Parmesan cheese chips, crudités, green asparagus
— add escargots (8 pieces)
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Tortellini Calabaza⊽
tortellini filled with pumpkin, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese, button mushrooms, crunch of hazelnuts, arugula, smoked pumpkin, beurre noisette
— add shrimp (4 pieces)
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Carpaccio di Manza❖▲
raw certified Angus beef, crushed white pepper, chive oil, raw button mushrooms, black truffle, smoked pumpkin crème, frisée salad, fried capers, pine nuts

[ FISH AND VEGETARIAN SELECTION ]
Range: 27.00 – 43.00

Branzino Fillet Hims Binajar ‘Ahmar Muhamas
branzino fillet, roasted red beet hummus, broccolini, watercress, gnocchi, parsley dressing, lemon beurre blanc
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Dorado Entero alla Griglia (16 to 18 oz.)❖▲
grilled whole dorado, sauce vierge, green asparagus, baby artichoke, polenta
– please note this is a whole fish, and we are not able to fillet the fish for you
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Whole Roasted Plum Tomato⊽
goat cheese, garlic, basil, Parmesan baked in brick dough, lentils, portobello, button mushroom, chickpeas, fava beans, zucchini, parsley, chive oil
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Jubn Almaeiz Falafel⊽
goat cheese falafel, cucumber chutney, tomato carpaccio, arugula, parsley dressing, harissa
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Ravioli Ripieni di Caviale di Melanzane
ravioli stuffed with eggplant caviar, muhammara, roasted grape tomatoes, baby spinach, asparagus portobello, gremolata
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Gamberetti Pasta
fresh spaghetti, pan-seared shrimp, garlic, white wine, parsley, butter, basil oil, Parmesan cheese chips, roasted grape tomatoes

[ MEAT SELECTION ]
Range 48.00 – 54.00

Paidakia me Tzatziki
marinated and grilled lamb chops, tzatziki, couscous, gremolata, baked eggplant
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Filete de Falda a la Parrilla (8 oz.)
grilled skirt steak, papas bravas, roasted baby romaine, harissa oil, romesco sauce
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Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs
ras el hanout spices, tajine of vegetables, white beans

❖ Gluten-free.
▲ Lactose-free.
⊽ Vegetarian.