Inspired by the bounty of fresh produce used in Mediterranean cooking, Olivia Restaurant & Lounge offers authentic Catalan cuisine that captures the soul of Barcelona’s food culture from high quality cuts to fresh seafood. Using millions of dollars to set up, where almost everything such as the furniture and artworks are made in Catalonia then shipped to Singapore. It is undoubtedly the perfect spot for romantic dates, business luncheons and celebratory dinners .
Gin Me!
Start with a pre-meal cocktail Gin Me! a take on the traditional gin and tonic drink using aromatic Gin Mare, olive brine, herbaceous rosemary and a touch of fizz from the elderflower tonic. Homemade “Catalunya” Lobster-Avocado Roll hits all the right spots with this perennial favourite. Filled with generous amount of fresh lobster, wrapped in creamy avocado slices and drenched in tantalising ponzu sauce. Perfectly finished with arugula caviar and salmon roe.
Homemade “Catalunya” Lobster-Avocado Roll
Set along Keong Siak Road within the rich heritage ground of nearby Chinatown, Olivia Restaurant & Lounge offers table as well as counter seating in the indoor dining hall with a section that can be arrange into a semi private space making it an enchanting destination for corporate and social events. The Classic Tenderloin Steak Tartar with Avruga Caviar & Fries is crafted in decadence with top quality beef and loads of premium caviar. Every mouthful evokes emotions that makes your gourmet journey come alive.
Classic Tenderloin Steak Tartar with Avruga Caviar & Fries
Xarel·lo Pairal 2016 is an easy to drink white wine from Penedès to match the steak tartar made from old-vines and aged for 4 months in chestnut tree barrels giving it a lovely nose. Indulge in the delectable Japanese Tuna Cheek with “Marmitako” Sauce, a hearty course where tuna cheek is stewed till tender, served with olive sauce and fish sauce (made form boiling the bones of tuna with garlic, onion and pepper), a very bold combination of flavours. Take abit of each element together for a truly sublime experience.
Japanese Tuna Cheek with “Marmitako” Sauce
Must order for desserts is Olivia’s Creamy Homemade Cheesecake in which fresh ingredients with simple yet refined techniques are used to construct inventive flavors. The restaurant’s famous sweet ending is in the form of burnt cheesecakes, semi melted but still cold made with 7% blue cheese. Even at a such a low percentage the blue cheese flavour is still very evident. Alot of emphasis is place on the desserts as much as the other courses, to finished the dining experience well. Whole cheesecakes are also available for take away, pre-order is a must.
Olivia’s Creamy Homemade Cheesecake
The carefully curated selection of premium and some hard to find wine labels is available by the glass and bottle. From sparkling, white, rose, red to fortified wines, there is something to pair with every single dish that comes out from the kitchen. Together they ignite your imagination that makes fond dining experiences between the palate and the mind. Olivia Restaurant & Lounge is Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s star find in the first quarter of 2020.
ADDRESS:
55 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089158
PHONE:
6221 0522
WEBSITE:
https://www.olivia.com.sg/