When is the lunch menu available?

Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 14:30. The lunch menu is a smaller part of the menu with a few rotating dishes that we can serve quickly. Outside these hours and on weekends, the full menu applies.

How long does it take for the food to arrive?

A wood-fired pizza bakes in just 60 to 90 seconds at high heat, but only comes out once the oven is free. Fresh pasta usually takes a bit longer from the time of ordering, as the noodles and sauce only come together at the station. Please let us know if you're on a tight schedule during your lunch break — we'll prioritise your order accordingly.

Can we share dishes or get smaller portions?

Antipasti are meant for sharing and can be served as a platter for the table on request. We're happy to serve pasta as a half portion for children at a correspondingly lower price. Just let us know when ordering.

What determines the price of a dish?

It depends on the effort in the kitchen and on purchasing costs. Homemade pasta and slow-braised sauces cost more than a classic pizza; dishes with fish or truffle vary with market prices. Daily specials not printed on the menu will be announced by the service staff along with their price.

Are there vegetarian dishes and information on allergens?

Every section of the menu includes vegetarian dishes, from antipasti to pasta and pizza. Our service staff at the table will inform you about allergens and additives; please mention any intolerances before ordering so the kitchen can adjust accordingly.

Do I need to book in advance?

At lunchtime, individual guests can often still find a seat. In the evening and on weekends we recommend booking ahead, and for groups of eight or more we ask that you do — this way we can arrange the tables in advance and discuss a set menu if needed.

Set wooden table with antipasti bowls, a plate of handmade ribbon pasta and a glass of red wine in warm evening light

Our menu from antipasti to dolci

Name: Trattoria Oliva
Address: Marlesgrube 14, Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, 23552, DE
Telephone: +49 30 23125106

Four menu sections, one cuisine: small starters to share, house-made pasta, wood-fired pizza and dolci to finish.

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Marlesgrube 14, Lübeck Tuesday to Sunday

Pasta made fresh daily

Wood-fired pizza

Menu changes with the season

Lunch menu Tue to Fri 12:00-14:30

The menu follows the Italian rhythm of eating: antipasti to share, followed by pasta or wood-fired pizza as a main course, and dolci to finish. We cook fresh every day, which is why we keep the menu compact – a few dishes we can truly do well on any given day, rather than many.

Antipasti – small warm and cold starters, meant for the centre of the table and to share.
Pasta – made by hand, with shape and sauce matched to each other.
Wood-fired pizza – stretched thin and baked directly in the wood-fired oven, topped sparingly.
Dolci – a small sweet course to finish, served with espresso or a digestivo.

Each course has its own page with the dishes currently on the menu – so you can see in advance what awaits you at the table.

Pizza in a wood-fired oven with a bubbly dough rim and melted cheese, open flames and glowing logs behind it

The fire sets the pace

The wood-fired oven runs every day we're open. Because a pizza only takes 60 to 90 seconds in it, they go in one at a time and come out one at a time – exactly as your table ordered them.

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Seasonal, not always the same

What the market offers plays a part: in spring, different vegetables go into the antipasti than in autumn, and some pasta dishes only stay on the menu for a few weeks.

Rotating dishes

We swap out individual items whenever the ingredients are in season. The dishes on the menu pages reflect the current state; the menu at your table is the valid one.

Prepared daily

Pasta dough and sauces are made in our kitchen on the day, and the dolci the evening before. If a dish is sold out, we'll say so openly rather than substitute it.

Ingredients on request

Our service team on site will inform you about allergens, intolerances and vegetarian options – feel free to ask before ordering.

A smaller selection at lunch

At lunchtime, we cook a short selection from the same menu – tailored to guests who only have limited time during their break.

From 12:00 to 14:30, we serve our lunch menu Tuesday to Friday with a daily changing selection. You'll find all dishes and lunch-break information on the Lunch menu page.

When you can dine with us

The kitchen is open at lunch and in the evening; we're closed on Mondays. Wood-fired pizza is available at both times.

Trattoria Oliva opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Sunday: 12:00⁠–⁠14:30, 17:30⁠–⁠22:30

Lunch menu Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 to 14:30. For larger tables, we recommend booking in advance at +49 30 23125106.

Good to know

The same questions always come up before a visit: what's suitable for children, how long does a wood-fired pizza take, and when does the lunch menu apply.

The answers below summarise what our service team would explain at the table anyway — so you can plan your order and your schedule ahead of time. If your question isn't answered, give us a call or add a note when booking.

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