Olive and Thyme Restaurant
Mediterranean cafe, bar and restaurant in the heart of Chorlton offering Turkish dishes, mezze, Italian pastas and pizzas, and chargrilled specialities.
- UNCLAIMED
- mediterranean
- turkish
- italian
- grill
416-418 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M21 8AD
All opening hours
- Mon
- 12:00–22:30
- Tue
- 12:00–22:30
- Wed
- 12:00–22:30
- Thu
- 12:00–22:30
- Fri
- 12:00–23:00
- Sat
- 12:00–23:00
- Sun
- 12:00–22:30
Menu — 89 items
Mezzes (Sharing, Serves 2)
3 ITEMSVegetarian Mezze
Portions of Humus, Tzatziki, Baba Ghanoush, Spicy Tomato Ezme with 2 pieces of each: Falafel, Halloumi, Sigara Boregi, Chef's Special Spring Rolls.
- vegetarian
£17.50
Mezze
Portion of Humus & Tzatziki with 2 pieces of each: Meatballs, Icli Kofte, Falafel, Sucuk, Sigara Boregi & Halloumi.
£18.90
Vegan Mezze
Portion of Humus & Spicy Tomato Ezme, Olives & grilled vegetables. 3 pieces of each: Falafel & Dolma.
- vegan
£14.50
Cold Starters
5 ITEMSOlives
Mediterranean green and black olives.
- vegan
- vegetarian
£4
Baba Ghanoush
Grilled aubergine mashed with yoghurt, tahini & garlic, topped with fresh zesty lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil.
- vegetarian
£6.50
Spicy Tomato Ezme
Grilled & finely chopped tomatoes, onions, peppers & herbs drizzled with pomegranate dressing.
- vegan
- vegetarian
£5.20
Humus
Smooth thick mixture made with mashed chickpeas, white tahini & fresh garlic. Topped with extra virgin olive oil.
- vegetarian
£5.70
Tzatziki
Creamy Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic, and mint.
- vegetarian
£5.70
Hot Starters
17 ITEMSLentil Soup
£6.40
Chicken Soup
£6.40
Bruschetta
Chopped fresh tomatoes with basil, red onions, green olives, rocket leaves, olive oil, pomegranate sauce and a hint of garlic on toasted bread.
£5.90
Sigara Boregi
Fried rolled feta cheese pastry with spinach, egg and parsley stuffing. Served with salad and a dip of Tzatziki.
£6.40
Halloumi
Lightly fried goat's and cow's cheese with salad and tzatziki.
- vegetarian
£6
Meatballs
Lean minced lamb with onions & herbs in tomato sauce and sprinkled with feta cheese.
£6.90
King Prawns
King prawns fried in a chilli & garlic butter sauce.
£7.90
Mussels
Fresh mussels cooked in our chef's special sauce.
£7.90
Garlic Mushrooms
Pan fried creamy mushrooms with fresh garlic, peppers and a final touch of thyme.
£5.70
Sucuk
Chargrilled spicy Turkish sausage. Served with salad and a dip of Tzatziki.
£7.20
Spicy Wings
Chicken wings with herbs and hot chili sauce.
£6.90
Falafel
Fried ground chickpea patties. Served with salad and a dip of Humus.
£6.30
Chicken Liver
Chicken livers sautéed with chilli and garlic in demi glace sauce.
£8.20
Calamari
Crispy rings of squid served with salad and tartar sauce.
£7.90
Icli Kofte
Turkish fried stuffed meatball with a crispy bulgur coating. Served with salad and Spicy Tomato Ezme.
£6.50
Findik Lahmacun
Traditional mini Turkish Pizza. A thin dough based pizza with marinated mincemeat, onions and peppers.
£6.60
Chef's Special Spring Rolls
Filo pastry filled with diced carrots, leeks, courgette, cabbage, soybean sprouts seasoned with turmeric, black pepper and mint.
£6.40
Chicken Dishes
4 ITEMSChicken Sizzler
Lightly spiced peppers, mushrooms, onions and garlic topped with chicken strips and served in a special sizzling plate with a side of rice and small dips of Humus, Spicy Tomato Ezme and Tzatziki.
£18.50
Chicken Shish Kebab
Marinated char-grilled cubes of chicken breast. Served with rice & salad.
£18.50
Chicken Avocado
Marinated chicken breast in our chef's special sauce with slices of avocado and herbs. Served with a side of seasoned chips.
£17.50
Chicken Wings
Charcoal grilled chicken wings, served with rice and salad.
£15.90
Lamb Dishes
8 ITEMSMeat Moussaka
Oven baked layers of aubergines, carrots, courgette, potatoes and minced lamb in rich creamy béchamel sauce, topped with grated mozzarella cheese. Served with rice and salad.
£17.50
Lamb Shish Kebab
Char-grilled cubes of marinated lamb, served with rice and salad.
£19.90
Lamb Chops
Tasty, tender char-grilled lamb chops served with rice and salad.
£19.50
Lamb Sizzler
Lightly spiced peppers, mushrooms, onions and garlic topped with lamb strips and served in a special sizzling plate with a side of rice and small dips of Humus, Spicy Tomato Ezme and Tzatziki.
£19.90
Knuckle of Lamb
Oven baked tender lamb on the bone with our chef's special sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
£24.50
Ottoman Sac Tava
Diced lamb in a traditional Turkish sac pan, with onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushroom and herbs in tomato sauce, served with rice.
£19.90
O&T Kofte
Char-grilled lean mince lamb kofte served with rice, salad, Spicy Tomato Ezme and Tzatziki.
£17.50
Chargrilled Beef Burger
Char-grilled minced beef burger with melted cheese and mayonnaise, served with chips and salad.
£15.50
Steaks
2 ITEMS9oz Sirloin
Lean cut with beefy flavour. Served with a choice of Chips, Onion Rings, Green Beans or Mashed Potato, and Peppercorn or Mushroom sauce.
£24
11oz Rib Eye
A steak with a rich marbling of fat throughout, which gives guaranteed flavour and succulence. Served with a choice of Chips, Onion Rings, Green Beans or Mashed Potato, and Peppercorn or Mushroom sauce.
£25.50
Seafood Dishes
4 ITEMSO&T Mixed Seafood Grill
Combination of pan fried sea-bass, king prawns, calamari and mussels with a side of marinated new potatoes in red pesto sauce, served with green beans and onions. Served with rice & salad. For 1: £24.50, for 2: £48.00.
£24.50 (for 1; £48.00 for 2)
Salmon Fillet
Grilled and served with new potatoes, spinach, cherry tomatoes in our chef's special sauce.
£20.90
Mediterranean King Prawns
Marinated king prawns (without the shell) served with sun-blushed tomatoes, lemon, creamy tomato risotto and a side of salad.
£20.90
Sea Bass Fillet
Pan fried sea-bass fillets cooked in a red pesto sauce. Served with rice, marinated new potatoes & green beans.
£21.40
Specials
3 ITEMSO&T Mixed Grill
Grilled combination of chicken & lamb shish, chicken wings, lamb chops and our homemade kofte. Served with chips, rice and salad. For 1: £24.50, for 2: £48.00.
£24.50 (for 1; £48.00 for 2)
Mixed Shish Kebab
Marinated char-grilled cubes of chicken breast and lamb, served with rice and salad.
£19.50
Surf 'N' Turf
Char-grilled fresh tiger prawns and a tender 11oz rib-eye steak with mixed herbs. Served with a side of chips.
£26.50
Vegetarian Dishes
4 ITEMSVegetable Moussaka
Oven baked layers of aubergine, carrots, courgettes and potatoes in a rich creamy béchamel sauce topped with grated mozzarella cheese. Served with rice and salad.
- vegetarian
£14.90
O&T Veg Mixed Grill
Chargrilled peppers, mushrooms, courgettes, aubergines and tomatoes topped with chef's special tomato sauce. Served with a side of rice, Falafel and vegetables. For 1: £16.90, for 2: £31.90.
- vegetarian
£16.90 (for 1; £31.90 for 2)
Falafel & Halloumi
Served with char-grilled vegetables, mushrooms and a side of humus.
- vegetarian
£14.50
Stuffed Aubergine
Oven baked aubergine, stuffed with onions, sautéed mix peppers and tomatoes. Served with rice & salad and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
- vegetarian
£15.50
Turkish Pizza (Pide)
3 ITEMSIspanakli Pide
Feta cheese, spinach, onions, tomatoes, eggs, and mozzarella. Served with a side of salad, Spicy Tomato Ezme and Tzatziki.
- vegetarian
£14.90
Sucuk & Mozzarella Pide
Mozzarella base topped with sucuk. Served with a side of salad, Spicy Tomato Ezme and Tzatziki.
£15.90
Kusbasli Pide & Mozzarella
Mozzarella base topped with diced lamb, peppers, and tomatoes. Served with a side of salad, Spicy Tomato Ezme and Tzatziki.
£16.90
Risotto & Pasta
5 ITEMSPrawn Fettuccine
Marinated king prawns infused with garlic and hints of basil with cherry tomatoes in our chef's special creamy sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese.
£17.90
Spinach Risotto
Spinach, mushrooms and asparagus in our chef's special creamy sauce. £13.90, or £17.90 with chicken.
- vegetarian
£13.90 (£17.90 with chicken)
Penne Al Funghi
Mixed mushrooms and asparagus in our chef's special creamy sauce. £14.50, or £18.50 with chicken.
- vegetarian
£14.50 (£18.50 with chicken)
Penne Al Arrabbiata
Spicy pasta with onions, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, chilli and mixed peppers in our chef's special creamy sauce. £14.50, or £18.50 with chicken.
- vegetarian
£14.50 (£18.50 with chicken)
Spaghetti Bolognese
Minced meat in tomato sauce.
£13.90
Salads
4 ITEMSGreek Salad
Classic salad with feta cheese, peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, fresh mint & dill and dressed with extra virgin olive oil. £11.90, or £15.90 with chicken.
- vegetarian
£11.90 (£15.90 with chicken)
Mediterranean Salad
Rocket, spinach, artichoke, peppers, avocado, olives and Parmesan shavings. Dressed with Pomegranate molasses & extra virgin olive oil. £11.90, or £15.90 with chicken.
- vegetarian
£11.90 (£15.90 with chicken)
Prawn Salad
Pan fried marinated king prawns with cherry tomatoes, capers, green beans, new potatoes, mixed leaves & dressed with extra virgin olive oil.
£15.90
Caesar Salad
Grilled chicken breast with cherry tomatoes, mixed leaves, slices of toasted garlic bread, Parmesan shavings and special Caesar sauce.
£15.50
Sides
10 ITEMSChips
£3.50
Sweet Potato Fries
£4.60
Lavas Bread
£3.50
Garlic Bread
£5.90
Garlic Bread with Cheese
£6.50
Rice
£3.20
New Potatoes
£4.50
House Salad
£4.50
Mashed Potatoes
£3.90
Onion Rings
£3.90
Kid's Menu
5 ITEMSChicken Goujons
Crispy chicken breast pieces coated in golden breadcrumbs. Served with chips & sliced cucumber. Set menu includes fruit juice and gelato ice cream.
£13.90
Mini Margherita Pizza
9" thin-dough margherita pizza. Set menu includes fruit juice and gelato ice cream.
- vegetarian
£13.90
Mini Pepperoni Pizza
9" thin-dough pizza with sucuk. Set menu includes fruit juice and gelato ice cream.
£13.90
Spaghetti Bolognese
Minced meat sauce with garlic bread. Set menu includes fruit juice and gelato ice cream.
£13.90
Penne Pasta
Tomato sauce with garlic bread. Set menu includes fruit juice and gelato ice cream.
- vegetarian
£13.90
Chef's Lunch (Mon-Fri 12-4pm)
6 ITEMSHalloumi & Falafel Wrap
Lightly fried halloumi with falafel, mixed leaf salad and humus. Served with chips.
- vegetarian
£12.50
Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken with salad and mayonnaise. Served with chips.
£12.50
Sucuk & Halloumi Wrap
With salad and mayonnaise. Served with chips.
£12.50
Grilled Kofte Wrap
Marinated grilled Kofte with mixed leaf salad and mayonnaise. Served with chips.
£12.50
Chicken Burger
Grilled chicken breast with salad, cheese and mayonnaise. Served with chips.
£12.50
Chargrilled Beef Burger
Chargrilled minced beef burger with melted cheese and mayonnaise. Served with chips.
£12.50
Desserts
6 ITEMSTiramisu
An Italian homemade dessert with coffee and liqueur soaked layers of sponge cake, alternating with mascarpone cheese and chocolate.
- vegetarian
£6.50
Souffle Al Cioccolato
A unique, homemade classic chocolate fondant souffle with a liquid chocolate centre, served with ice cream.
- vegetarian
£6.20
Profiteroles Bianco
Soft choux pastries filled with chocolate cream, covered with gentle vanilla cream and decorated with milk chocolate curls.
- vegetarian
£6.50
Ice Cream
Classical Italian smooth and creamy (chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry).
- vegetarian
£4.80
Homemade Turkish Baklava
Layers of sweet phyllo dough filled with walnuts, served with vanilla ice cream.
- vegetarian
£6.90
Katmer
Thin layers of traditional Turkish pastry with a skin of milk and pistachio, served with vanilla ice cream.
- vegetarian
£7
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