Seasonal Patio
Owners Dino and Carla Dassie sum up the Fat Olive experience in simple terms: family, friends, love and good homemade food. Their bistro is a paean to the food Chef Dino’s family has always cooked and eaten, using the same caring attention to detail and exacting culinary techniques found in the best Italian home kitchen.
The Scene
This Italian-inspired family-friendly restaurant is located in a small and unassuming plaza in the village of Dorchester, just east of London. Expect a welcoming bistro ambience, enhanced by the open kitchen, consistent with the quality of the culinary offerings. The knowledgeable and friendly staff will guide you through the less familiar territory on the excellent wine list, which includes exclusive and unique Italian wines that come from a consigner.
Open Kitchen
Menu Highlights
The cuisine is intuitive, with iconic menu items prepared with locally-sourced and quality Italian specialty ingredients, interpreted with skill and an eye toward tradition. Pared-down, uncomplicated presentation hits the flavour mark. Specialties include paninis, strombolis, freshly-made pasta, homemade sauces, and bruschetta flatbread, with tiramisu or cannoli with sweet ricotta for dessert.
Signature dishes include a creamy, fresh semolina Fettuccine Alfredo with pancetta, herbs and Parmigiano. Crispy-coated Chicken Parmesan is served with a side of spaghetti in a rich tomato sauce. Other recommendations include a hearty Prosciutto Sandwich with Pomodoro, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, and arugula; and Creamy Penne Pesto with Portobello, caramelized onion, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
An exciting Take-out Menu, as well as Oven-Ready Meal Kits, are also available.
Regional Italian Bistro
2135 Dorchester Rd
(Hwy 32)
519-268-0001
fatolive.ca
Italian-Inspired Family-Friendly Restaurant
Unique Italian Wines
Local Craft Beers
Open Kitchen
Ample Free Parking
Reservations Recommended
Oven-Ready Meal Kits
Take-out Menu Available
