Athena Greek Taverna

Appetisers

• OlivesGBP 1.90

• Feta CheeseGBP 2.45

House Speciality

All vegetarian or half vegetarian options also available on request

• Chef's Selection MezedesGBP 44.95

  The best way to eat Greek! A large selection of starters, main courses and desserts made for two to share

• Starters

  Houmous, tzatziki, taramasalata, melitzanosalata, keftedes, dolmades and greek salad, served with pitta bread

• Mains

  Houmous, tzatziki, taramasalata, melitzanosalata, keftedes, dolmades and greek salad, served with pitta bread

• Desserts

  Baklava, kataifi, galaktoboureko and ice cream

Dips

All of the below are served with pitta bread

• HoumousGBP 3.95

  Ground chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice dip

• TaramasalataGBP 3.95

  Creamy dip of Cod roe blended with olive oil, lemon juice and onion

• TzatzikiGBP 3.95

  Yoghurt, finely chopped cucumber, olive oil and mint dip

• MelitzanosalataGBP 3.95

  Baked aubergines blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil

• Mixed Dips

  • For OneGBP 5.25
  • For TwoGBP 6.95

Starters

• Cyprus Hors D'oeurvesGBP 11.95

  (perfect for two to share) A mix platter of houmous, tzatziki, taramasalata, melitzanosalata, dolmades, keftedes, greek salad and pickled peppers served with pitta bread

• Soup of the DayGBP 2.95

  Please ask your server for today's soup

• DolmadesGBP 4.95

  Vine leaves stuffed with minced lamb and rice with fresh mint and cinnamon, cooked in a light tomato sauce

• KeftedesGBP 4.95

  Lamb meatballs seasoned with garlic, mint and oregano served in a delicious tomato sauce

• KalamariGBP 5.95

  Fresh squid rings deep-fried in a light crispy batter

• King PrawnsGBP 6.95

  Pan-fried in a white wine, garlic and lemon sauce

• LoukanikaGBP 4.95

  Tender pork sausage, grilled to perfection

• Halloumi Mae LounzaGBP 6.25

  Grilled halloumi with grilled smoked pork loin

• HalloumiGBP 5.95

  Grilled Cypriot goat's cheese

• SpanakopitaGBP 4.25

  Spinach, goat's cheese and shallots wrapped in filo pastry

• Vegetarian DolmadesGBP 3.95

  Vine leaves stuffed with rice and vegetable filling with fresh mint and cinnamon. Cooked in a light tomato sauce

• GigantesGBP 4.25

  Giant broad beans cooked in a tomato and garlic sauce

• Greek SaladGBP 3.95

  Chopped tomato, cucumber and red onion with feta cheese, olives and an olive oil dressing

The Grill

• Souvlaki

  Marinated in garlic, oregano, lemon juice and olive oil

• Grilled Chicken on the Skewer

  • 1 SkewerGBP 10.50
  • 2 SkewersGBP 12.95

• Grilled Lamb on the Skewer

  • 1 SkewerGBP 11.95
  • 2 SkewersGBP 14.95

• Grilled Pork on the Skewer

  • 1 SkewerGBP 10.95
  • 2 SkewersGBP 12.95

• Mixed Grilled Chicken, Lamb or Pork on Two Skewers

  • 2 SkewersGBP 13.95

• Koto VillageGBP 12.95

  Chargrilled chicken breast with a mushroom, onion, white wine and cream sauce

• Koto AthenaGBP 12.95

  Chargrilled chicken breast with a mixed pepper, mushroom, onion and red wine sauce

• Koto Mae FetaGBP 13.95

  Chargrilled chicken breast topped with a tomato and feta sauce

• Ribeye SteakGBP 18.95

  28 day aged

Grill Sauces

Served with a choice of Sauce:

• Peppercorn

  Demi-glace brandy and cream

• Village

  Mushrooms, diced shallots, white wine, garlic and cream

• Athena

  Mixed peppers, onions, mushrooms and red wine

Fish

All served with your choice of side

• Fresh Fish of the Day

  Please ask your server for today's fish. Prices vary

• King PrawnsGBP 14.95

  Pan seared King prawns cooked in a white wine, lemon and garlic sauce

• SaganakiGBP 14.95

  King prawns in a tomato, feta and shallot casserole

Greek Classics

• StifadoGBP 13.95

  Beef stew, slow cooked in red wine and red wine vinegar with shallots and cinnamon sticks. Served with roast potatoes and rice

• TavaGBP 14.95

  Lamb cooked in a red wine onion and tomato sauce with a touch of cumin and fresh cream. Served with roast potatoes and rice

• KlefticoGBP 17.95

  Lamb on the bone, slow cooked in the oven with garlic and bay leaves. Served with roast potatoes and rice. (Gluten Free without the gravy)

• MoussakaGBP 12.95

  Layers of sliced potatoes, aubergines, tomatoes and minced lamb, topped with a béchamel sauce. Served with rice and salad

• PastitsioGBP 10.95

  Layers of pasta and minced lamb topped with béchamel sauce and oven baked. Served with roast potatoes and salad

• DolmadesGBP 11.95

  Fresh minced lamb and rice with fresh mint and cinnamon, wrapped in vine leaves. Cooked in a light tomato sauce. Served with roast potatoes and salad

• KeftedesGBP 10.95

  Lamb meatballs seasoned with garlic, mint and oregano and cooked in a delicious tomato sauce. Served with roast potatoes and rice

• SoutzoukakiaGBP 10.95

  Spicy greek lamb sausages, slow cooked in a tomato sauce with garlic and herbs. Served with roast potatoes and rice

• AfeliaGBP 11.95

  Wine marinated pork, seasoned with coriander seeds. Served with roast potatoes and rice

Vegetarian Dishes

• Vegetable MoussakaGBP 11.95

  Layers of sliced potatoes, aubergines, and tomatoes, topped with a béchamel sauce. Served with rice

• Vegetarian DolmadesGBP 9.95

  Vine leaves stuffed with rice and mixed vegetables with fresh mint and cinnamon, cooked in a light tomato sauce. Served with salad

• Fasolia KaravisiaGBP 9.95

  Cannellini beans, cooked in onions, tomatoes, celery, potatoes and olive oil. Served with greek salad and pitta bread. (Gluten Free without the pitta bread)

• Greek SaladGBP 8.95

  Chopped tomato, cucumber and red onion with feta cheese, olives and an olive oil dressing

• Halloumi SaladGBP 12.95

  Delicious grilled halloumi pieces on a bed of chopped tomato, cucumber and red onion with an olive oil dressing

Side Dishes

• Greek SaladGBP 3.95

• Side SaladGBP 2.90

• Sautéed VegetablesGBP 4.95

• ChipsGBP 2.40

• RiceGBP 1.95

• Roast PotatoesGBP 2.95

• Pitta BreadGBP 1.25

• Garlic PittaGBP 1.95

• Wholemeal PittaGBP 1.35

• Feta CheeseGBP 2.45

• OlivesGBP 1.90

Desserts

• BaklavaGBP 3.90

  Greek dessert with nuts and honey in filo pastry

• KataifiGBP 3.90

  Greek dessert with sweet nutty filling, wrapped in shredded filo

• GalaktobourekoGBP 3.90

  Traditional vanilla milk pie served with syrup

• CheesecakeGBP 3.90

  Ask your waiter for today's homemade cheesecake

• Apple PieGBP 3.50

  Homemade apple pie served with ice cream or pouring cream

• Ice CreamGBP 2.90

  Vanilla ice cream

• RizagaloGBP 2.90

  Greek rice pudding flavoured with cinnamon

• Yiaourti Me MeliGBP 2.90

  Natural greek yoghurt topped with honey and nuts