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Dinner Menu

Nibbles
Kalamata Olives
he finest olives in the world, in our opinion - meaty, tasty with a flavour that lingers.
£2.50
 
Psomi
Warm and flavoursome bread with a light smidgin of garlic, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano. (Garlic bread, eat your heart out !)
£2.45
 
Pistachio Nuts
From the island of Aegina, which neighbours Athens, these nuts were considered by the Ancients as healthy and delicious aphrodisiacs and now recognised worldwide as a gourmet “must”.
£2.40
 
Dips
DIPS(with pitta) A Triple Selection.
With rustic bread spread our distinctive humous (this has taste), tzatziki (with just the right hint of garlic) and thick, creamy taramasalata.
£4.95
 
Tirokafteri
This mixture of feta cheese, paprika, fresh chillies, olive oil and lemon is so tangy and mouth-watering that it is not surprising it is one of Greece’s most popular mezes.
£4.95
 
Taramaslata
Forget the counterfeit mass-produced blancmange variety, this is the real thing. This fish roe salad is a Greek favourit known as the “common man’s caviar” which is a sleight on its character. Move over Beluga !
£4.15
 
Tzatziki
One spoonful of this creamy yoghurt and garlic dip and you can almost feel you should be barefoot on a Greek beach wriggling sand between your toes. Greece’s most versatile dish as it can be eaten alone, as a dip, a spread or as a condiment.
£4.15
 
Skorthalia
Greek garlic mashed potatoes, smooth and creamy, delicious as a dip.
£3.95
 
Humous
Were chickpeas ever so tasty ? The tahini and garlic makes this hummy particularly yummy.
 
Mezethes (Small savoury dishes your mama would make – if she was Greek.)
Dolmades (v)
Stuffed Vine Leaves as they should be - tender with rice, lemon, dill and the most delightful lemon sauce. WOW !
£4.60
 
Mussels with garlic and ouzo (FOR TWO PERSONS)
This fabulous dish of mussels comes with garlic, parsley, thyme douzed with Greece’s national drink, ouzo !! Spectacular.
£9.95
 
Feta Cheese & Kalamata Olives
Sprinkled with oregano and rich olive oil from the Peloponnese.
£4.75
 
Roasted Peppers
In an unique sweet and sour flavouring accompanied by feta cheese and oregano.
£4.15
 
Riganatha (Greek Bruschetta)
Garlic-infused toasted bread topped with feta and tomato. A real appetiser.
£3.45
 
Spicy Greek sausage
The delightful pastourma sausage- is this the best of them all ?
£4.85
 
Garides Saganaki
Pan-seared prawns in a tasty tomato and feta based sauce.
£5.95
 
Spanakopita
Delicious spinach and cheese pies in a delicate pastry.
£4.95
 
Grilled Lemon Chicken
Chicken seasoned with salt,pepper, and oregano, then grilled as it is basted with latholemono (olive oil and lemon sauce) A show stopper
£5.25
 
Plump Tiger prawns in White Wine and Garlic
iant prawns, with a delicious marinade.
£5.95
 
Halloumi
One of the few cheeses in the world that can be grilled or fried without melting. This king of cheeses from Cyprus has no pretentions but its semi-firm white texture when served with spicy tomato dip and drizzled with olive oil offers a hint of sophistication.
£4.65
 
Whitebait
Crisp and freshly fried with a wedge of lemon. Paradise. This king of cheeses from Cyprus has no pretentions but its semi-firm white texture when served with spicy tomato dip and drizzled with olive oil offers a hint of sophistication.
£4.85
 
Keftedes (with home-made tomato sauce)
Our freshly-made unique vine tomato sauce with garlic and a hint of cinnamon adds yet another burst of flavour.
£4.95
 
Calamari
There is no secret to this wonderful dish – the squid is dredged in flour, fried and served with lemon. The most recognizable Greek seafood dish.
£5.75
 
Fassolia Gigantes
These giant beans have inhabited Greek dinner tables since ancient times and their buttery, meaty consistency is a delight especially when accompanied by our remarkable tomato sauce.
£4.15
 
Pastrouma sausage with Skordalia
It’s the Greek "bangers and mash" with delightful spicy sausage and a garlic infused mash
£4.95
 
All too much? Then why not let us prepare a PLATTER for TWO PERSONS
Meat Platter
Slices of char-grilled chicken;tender loin of pork;Greek sausage,keftedes (meat balls)with rich tomato sauce,taztziki,pitta bread. Accompanied by bowls of hand-cut chips (or rice) and Green salad.
£25.00
 
Vegetarian Platter
Titokafteri, tzatziki, humous, dolmades,olives,courgette rissoles,spanakopita,pitta bread. Also with bowls of hand-cut chips (or rice) and Green salad.
£22.50
 
Fish Platter
Calamari, tiger prawns,whitebait, mackerel,taramasalata,and pitta bread. With bowls of hand-cut chips (or rice) and Green salad.
£23.75
 
Main Courses
Swordfish Steaks
Marinated in cracked black pepper and paprika then drizzled with lemon juice to remind you of the “little taverna by the shore” Greek experience With salad, Greek garlic mash – or hand-cut chips..
£15.95
 
Sea Bass Fillets
The most tender of fish drizzled with tantalizing lemon butter sauce. Served with salad and Greek garlic mash - or hand-cut chips.
£15.95
 
Beef Stefado
Diced tender beef in a dark red wine sauce with traditional button style onions and a hint of cinnamon is a favourite Greek dish. It comes with fries and also bread to soak up the gravy – saves you licking the plate.
£12.95
 
Moussaka
Almost as famous as the Parthenon, this is the classic world-famous layered-dish of minced lamb, aubergines and potatoes topped with a superb milk and cheese sauce. Fabulous.
£12.75
 
Gyros on Pitta
This is it, the ubiquitous gyros – a favourite with every Greek, in every street, everywhere. Pork or chicken - chunks, not the usual rotisserie shavings - but with tomato, onions, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce encased in pitta with our famous hand-cut chips on the side. Tasty !
£11.95
 
Kotopoulo (Two skewers of Chicken)
Made only from boneless chicken this is a Greek favourite; chargrilled
£12.95
 
Arni (Two skewers of Lamb)
If you want relatively lean meat these skewered kebabs made from legs of lamb are for you; chargrilled.
£15.95
 
Xoirino(Two skewers of Pork)
Greece’s most popular kebab – they just love their pork.
£12.95
 
Bifteki
These are burgers with ground beef, garlic, fresh herbs, spices and special flavouring. Awesome.
£11.75
 
Rib-Eye Steak
Most chefs’ favourite steak because it is tender and has some fat which makes the dish more flavoursome. It is even more so as we use red drinking wine and lemon zest instead of the fake equivalents of red vinegar wine and lemon juice. It’s awesome.
£16.95
 
Vegetarian Option
Halloumi Souvlaki
These skewers of the most versatile of cheeses are char-grilled along with peppers, onion and tomato to create a unique taste. Served with hand-cut chips or rice and seasonal salad.
£11.50
 
Stuffed Peppers
These peppers, accompanied by our remarkable herb infused rice with onion, garlic, parsley and a hint of mint, are so tender they are ready to melt in the mouth. Ask for potatoes or rice.
£10.95
 
Courgette Rissoles
Fried in olive oil and filled with feta cheese and herbs this is one of the tastiest dishes on the menu. Served with salad, rice or chips.
£10.95
 
Salads
Horiatiki £4.95(FOR ONE PERSON) £8.95(FOR TWO PERSONS)
It is Greek Country Salad and has become one of the most famous the world over. Unfortunately it has been corrupted with even lettuce making an appearance. We stick to the classic traditional – and best – recipe. It is unforgettable.
 
Green Salad
A variety of green leaves seasoned with a vinaigrette
£3.50
 
Calamari Salad
Fried squid over mixed greens, cucumber,onion, olive oil and lemon.
£10.75
 
Chargrilled Chicken Salad
Tender chicken pieces on a bed of greens lavished with olive oil and lemon
£10.95
 
Halloumi Salad
Distinctive grilled cheese on a bed of mixed greens with tomatoes, roasted peppers, onion, olive oil and vinegar.
£10.75
 
Desserts
Baklava
Wonderfully moist and tasty –not like the cardboard which is commonly served. Is this the best you have ever had ?
£4.65
 
Galatoboureko
Semolina and custard pie with golden topping.
£4.65
 
My Big Fat Greek Kitchen selection (SUITABLE FOR TWO PERSONS)
Have a little of a lot – a tour around our desserts: chocolate mousse, yoghurt with walnuts, ice cream and galatoboureko.
£11.95
 
Halva
This knock-out Greek sweet is a delightful grainy-textured dessert. Semolina, nuts, raisins and cinnamon. How can you resist ?
£3.95
 
Chocolate Mousse
With vanilla ice cream. Absolutely stupendous.
£4.85
 
Luxury Vanilla Ice Cream
With caramel or chocolate sauce.
£3.75
 


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