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Speak ItalianBuongiorno (bwon-JOR-no) means “good morning” — Italians use it until early afternoon.Speak ItalianBuon appetito! — “Enjoy your meal!” It's said before eating.Speak ItalianGrazie mille means “thanks a lot” — literally, “a thousand thanks.”Speak ItalianIl conto, per favore — “The check, please.” In Italy, the check usually comes only when you ask.Speak ItalianSalute! means “Cheers!” — and it's also what Italians say after a sneeze.Speak ItalianChe buono! — “How delicious!” The perfect thing to say about a panino.Speak ItalianOrder un caffè in Italy and you'll get an espresso.Speak ItalianAl dente means “to the tooth” — pasta cooked with a slight, pleasant bite.Discover ItalyItaly has 20 regions, and each has its own culinary traditions.Discover ItalyItaly was unified as a single kingdom in 1861.Discover ItalySicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.Discover ItalyItaly is home to one of the largest numbers of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.Taste of ItalyTrue Parmigiano Reggiano is aged for at least 12 months.Taste of ItalyProsciutto di Parma is made from just two ingredients: pork and sea salt.Taste of ItalyMortadella comes from Bologna. The pistachio-studded version is a classic.Taste of ItalyCapicola (also called coppa) is cured from the pork neck and shoulder.Taste of ItalyPancetta is cured pork belly, often called “Italian bacon.”Taste of ItalyTiramisù translates to “pick me up.”Taste of ItalyCannoli come from Sicily. The name means “little tubes.”Taste of ItalyCiabatta means “slipper”. The bread was created in 1982 in the Veneto region.Taste of ItalyFresh mozzarella is a pasta filata cheese: its curd is stretched and shaped by hand.Taste of ItalyTraditional balsamic vinegar of Modena is aged for at least 12 years.Taste of ItalyPesto alla Genovese comes from Liguria: basil, pine nuts, garlic, hard cheese and olive oil.Taste of ItalyThe red, white and green of an insalata Caprese echo the Italian flag.Olive BranchPlanning an event? Build your catering order online, and we'll confirm the details.Olive BranchOur cannoli are made from our grandmother's recipe.
Olive Branch Italian Inspired Eatery

Sandwiches & Beverages

Bread Choices

Ciabatta · Italian Loaf · Focaccia · Sourdough Batard

Cheese Choices

Fresh or Sliced Mozzarella · Provolone · Fontina · Cheddar · Parmesan

Green Choices

Romaine Lettuce · Spinach · Arugula · Spring Mix

Top It Off

Red pepper aioli · Hoagie spread · Muffuletta spread · Basil pesto · Pine nuts · Traditional EVOO · Roasted garlic EVOO

Italiano

Italiano Sandwiches

Authentic Italian flavors stacked in every bite.

Sicilian

$14.95

Genoa salami, sweet capicola, pistachio mortadella, arugula or spring mix, provolone, tomato, cucumber, onion, pepperoncini, Italian dressing, mayo, salt & pepper.

Capri

$14.95

Most popular — hot soppressata, hot capicola, pancetta, arugula or spring mix, tomato, cucumber, onion, pepperoncini, Italian dressing, mayo, salt & pepper.

Agenta

$14.95

Fresh mozzarella, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, balsamic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Siena

$14.95

Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato, arugula or spring mix, balsamic, olive oil, salt & pepper.

Venice

$14.95

Prosciutto, mortadella, sweet capicola, Fontina, arugula or spring mix, tomato, cucumber, onion, pepperoncini, Italian dressing, mayo, salt & pepper.

Florence

$14.95

Hot soppressata, hot capicola, pancetta, arugula or spring mix, tomato, cucumber, onion, pepperoncini, Italian dressing, mayo, salt & pepper.

Como

$16.95

Pistachio mortadella, pancetta, Genoa salami, prosciutto, sliced mozzarella, arugula & mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, onion, pepperoncini, Italian dressing, mayo, salt & pepper.

Meatball

$14.95

House-made beef and Italian sausage meatballs, marinara, provolone, on your choice of bread.

New Arrival

Panini

Warm, pressed, and perfectly crisp.

Caprese Panini

$12.95

Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato, and fresh basil drizzled with olive oil, pressed on toasted ciabatta. Light, fresh, and simple.

Chicken Pesto Panini

$13.95

Grilled chicken breast, basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, and arugula, pressed on toasted ciabatta.

Americano

Americano Sandwiches

Turkey & Cheese

$11.95

Oven-roasted turkey, provolone, arugula or spring mix, tomato, onion, mayo, and mustard.

Italian Ham & Cheese

$11.95

Italian ham, cheddar cheese, arugula or spring mix, tomato, onion, mayo, and mustard.

B.L.T.

$11.95

Applewood smoked bacon, spring mix, tomatoes, and mayo.

Veggie Delight

$11.95

Arugula or spring mix, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, olives, pepperoncini, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt & pepper.

OB Works

$14.95

Oven-roasted turkey, Italian ham, applewood-smoked bacon, arugula or spring mix, onion, tomato, mayo, mustard, salt & pepper.

Upgrade to a Combo

$4.95

Choice of personal garden salad, small soup of your choice, or any side — plus a fountain drink.

Kiddos

For the Little Ones

Kids' Meal

$8.95

Half sandwich with oven-roasted turkey or Italian ham, veggies, and mayo on your choice of bread. Served with a chocolate chip cookie and Honest juice box.

Grilled Cheese

$6.95

Your choice of sliced cheddar, mozzarella, or provolone, toasted and melted on sourdough batard.

Sides

Pasta Sides

Available in small or large — perfect alongside any sandwich.

Rotini Antipasta

Sm. $6.95 | Lg. $9.95

Al dente rotini pasta with cucumber, onion, cherry tomato, fresh mozzarella, Italian dressing. Topped with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Pollo Di' Caesar

Sm. $6.95 | Lg. $9.95

Bowtie pasta, chopped romaine, chicken, lemon, creamy Caesar dressing, topped with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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