A Taste of Sardinia (text from http://www.thebestof.co.uk/henley-on-thames/40952/1/1/the_best_of.aspx)

Italian Restaurateur Carlo Arrigoni invites you to try a taste of Sardinia, here in Henley-on-Thames.

Olivastro, the restaurant at Ye Old Dog & Badger in Medmenham, just a stone’s throw from Henley-on-Thames, offers authentic Italian Sardinian dining at its best.

Carlo, who originates from Sassari in sunny Sardinia, took over ye Old Dog & Badger near Henley-on-Thames last year. Since then he has transformed the traditional pub into one of the area's top Italian restaurants. Olivastro at Ye Olde Dog & Badger is a haven for lovers of authentic Italian cuisine.

Carlo has already built up a regular clientele at his restaurant who relish his warm Italian welcome and delicious Sardinian food.

Allow yourself to be transported to the sunny olive groves and beautiful Sardinian countryside with his wide array of mouthwatering Italian dishes.

Tempt your tastebuds with cuisine from Carlo’s Italian homeland including:

• Bresaola - Slices of prime fillet of beef cured in red wine, on a bed of wild rocket salad topped with parmesan shavings, then drizzled with lemon and extra virgin Sardinian Olive Oil
• Fregola - A Semolina based small pasta cooked in a home made fish reduction, then accompanied with mussels, tomato sauce and aromi
• Spezzato di filetto - Tenderest chunks of beef fillet cooked in a sauce of olives, peppers, capers, anchovies, mushrooms, mustard, cream and tarragon
• Orata all Vernaccia - Whole fresh Sea Bream cooked with a special Sardinian dry white wine sauce, black olives and flavoursome herbs

   

As one of the finest Italian restaurants in the Henley-on-Thames area, Carlo pays great attention to detail, ensuring an authentic eating experience.

To accompany your Italian meal, choose from Olivastro’s extensive wine list offering the best in Sardinian wines including red, white and rose´.

Italian cuisine deserves the best in fine wines. Choose from:

• Tuvaoes Vermentino di Sardegna
• Pinot Grigio Collio
• Chianti Riserva Montegiachi 2001
• Chio II Nuraghe 2001

Short on time? Pop in for a drink or snackAs well as Olivastro's restaurant at  Ye Olde Dog & Badger near Henley-on-Thames, Carlo offers a bar menu if you just fancy a drink or a snack, from delicious Italian salads and soups to baguettes with a filling of your choice.

Sunday lunch at Olivastro

Take a break from cooking for once and treat yourselves to Sunday lunch at Olivastro, one of Henley-on-Thames' top Italian restaurants.

Our reasonable set price menu offers a range of Italian Sardinian dishes to suit all tastes.