Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar in Christchurch Menu

STARTERS STARTERS
  • Village Pita Bread $11.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread served with made-in-house spreads. V
  • Flaming Saganaki $11.99
    • Feel the heat of wild flames as your server pours Metaxa. Brandy over imported Greek Cheese and immediately flambés it before your eyes. V GF
  • Garlic Pita Bread $9.99
    • Freshly toasted pita bread filled with creamy garlic butter. V
  • Meze Platter $43.00
    • Delightful feast of Mediterranean meatballs, drunken tiger prawns, calamari, golden falafel, marinated feta, marinated mixed olives, dolmades, zucchini n’ feta fritters and cheese pastries, served with toasted village pita bread on a classic wooden platter.
ENTREES ENTREES
  • Mediterranean Meatballs $11.99
    • Fork-tender marinated meatballs oven baked and finished in a rich tomato, onion and red wine sauce, topped with melted Kefalograviera cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $11.99
    • Crispy golden filo pastry filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Dreaming Of Dolmades $11.99
    • Steam softened grape vine leaves packed with sticky arborio rice and fine herbs, dressed with extra virgin olive ‘n lemon oil, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V GF
  • Grandma's Cheese Pastries $11.99
    • Just like our Grandma used to make, flaky triangular pastries filled with four varieties of scrumptious melted cheese, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki. V
  • Costas Calamari $14.99
    • Succulent calamari crumbed with our delicious semolina blend and topped with imported Greek oregano flakes, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and sundried tomato ‘n herb mayonnaise.
  • Drunken Tiger Prawns $16.99
    • Juicy tiger prawns in a piquant tomato, fresh garlic and Metaxa brandy sauce, topped with crumbled feta cheese, served with toasted village pita bread.
  • Old-Fashioned Zucchini N' Feta Fritters $11.99
    • Fresh zucchini and melted feta cheese mixed with Costas, traditional blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, flash fried to golden perfection, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and roasted capsicum sauce. V
COASTAS SOUVLAKI PLATTER COASTAS SOUVLAKI PLATTER
  • Barbequed Greek Beef Patties $23.50/ $28.50
    • Thick ‘n juicy Canterbury Angus beef marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and barbequed for a full flavoured finish. (R/ G)
  • Grilled Canterbury Lamb $25.50/ $29.99
    • Export quality Canterbury lamb marinated with Costas® traditional herbs ‘n spices and cooked to tender perfection.(R/ G)
  • Evros 'Sun-Kissed' Chicken Fillet $24.50/ $29.50
    • Loaded with flavour our 100% chicken breast fillet is marinated with Costas® classic family blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, char-grilled for a bold ‘n smoky flavour and delivered to your searing hot.(R/ G)
  • Golden Falafel' Veggie Delight $23.50/ $28.50
    • Puréed chickpeas mixed with Costas® classic blend of fresh herbs and aromatic spices, lightly flash-fried for a golden crust and fluffy centre. V (R/ G)
TRADITIONAL FAVOURITES TRADITIONAL FAVOURITES
  • Mamma's Moussaka $27.99
    • Baked layers of herb crusted agria potato, fresh eggplant and rich mince sauce, topped with creamy béchamel and sprinkled with imported Kefalograviera cheese, served with a side of fresh garden salad.
  • Legendary Lamb Shanks $25.50/ $29.99
    • Slide-off-the-bone Canterbury lamb shanks braised in fresh garlic, tomato, and red wine sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice and a medley of fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
  • Salata Costas $23.50
    • Chunks of char-grilled chicken breast and streaky bacon, tossed through fine salad, free-range egg, Greek Kefalograviera cheese and pita croutons, topped with sundried tomato, green olive ‘n herb dressing.
  • Lamb Salata $24.50
    • Grilled Canterbury lamb served over fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and fresh mesclun, dressed with extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinaigrette, finished with crumbled feta cheese and toasted sunflower seeds. GF
  • Village Style Kleftiko $28.50
    • Masterpiece of slow cooked Canterbury lamb, grilled Mediterranean vegetables and thick cut agria potatoes, oven baked in Costas® flavorsome packed herb sauce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese, served the 200 year old traditional way in a Greek clay pot. GF
  • Fresco Lemonato Chicken $23.99/ $28.99
    • Succulent 100% char-grilled chicken breast topped with Costas® zesty lemon herb sauce, served on a bed of baby spinach ‘n jasmine rice and fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables. DF GF (R/ G)
  • Hearts of Gold Veggie Pasta $22.99
    • Heart healthy feast of Mediterranean vegetables cooked on the lash of wild flames, and bound in Greek tomato ‘n herb sauce, tossed through ‘al dente’ penne pasta and dressed with imported extra virgin olive oil. V DF
  • Spanakopita Of Kiani $27.99
    • Aromas of freshly baked pastry evoke memories of the mainland’s Village Kiani, enjoy layers of golden filo filled with melted feta cheese, steam softened spinach leaves, fresh herbs, and sautéed onions, served with thick ‘n creamy tzatziki and village style Greek salad. V
  • The Fisherman's Catch $28.50
    • Fresh-off-the-boat fish of the day, lightly pan-fried and served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables and garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, finished with a rich roasted lemon cream sauce. GF
OFF THE FLAME-GRILL OFF THE FLAME-GRILL
  • Mountain Tea Smoked Pork Cutlets $33.99
    • Tender pork cutlets smoked with Greek mountain tea, char-grilled and glazed with red wine syrup, served with fire roasted Mediterranean vegetables on a bed of garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes, topped with sweet chunky fruit chutney. DF GF
  • Filleto Fantastico 225g $37.00
    • 225g pure Angus fillet lightly seasoned and char-grilled, served with Mediterranean style beetroot and slow roasted Portobello field mushrooms, drizzled with tarragon red wine sauce on a bed of aromatic garlic ‘n olive oil crushed potatoes. DF GF
  • Hercules Brizola 300g $33.99
    • 300g prime Angus ribeye marinated with Costas® traditional family recipe and char-grilled for a stunning bold flavour, served with fire roasted mediterranean vegetables and baked rosemary ‘n garlic agria potatoes, topped with rich red pepper ‘n white-wine sauce. GF
  • Flame-Grilled Tiger Prawns $32.99
    • Plump tiger prawns marinated in Greek extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon zest and a hint of chilli to spice things up, char-grilled and served with fragrant jasmine rice, herbed tomato ‘n capsicum sauce and village style Greek salad. GF

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Curry dosa $18.95
    • today's curry with basmati rice served with a fresh dosa and house chutney. vegan option available. gluten-free
  • Dal $9.95/$13.95
    • blended red lentils mingled with mild spices gently simmered to perfection (cup/bowl)
  • Refrito wrap $12.95
    • refrito beans with melted edam cheese, basmati rice, lettuce, organic sour cream, fresh salsa and tabasco sauce wrapped in tortilla
  • Nori wrap $12.95
    • spicy fermented kimchee, salad, vegan mayo and activated spicy seeds, wrapped in nori
  • Curry of the day $14.95 - $16.95
    • served with basmati rice. gluten free
  • Halloumi burger $17.95 - $20.95
    • grilled halloumi cheee, chargrilled capsicum, basil pesto, caramelised onion, lettuce and mayonnaise
  • Sun burger $12.95 - $16.95
    • a tasty sunflower seed pattie with melted cheddar, mayo, house chutney, gherkins, tomato and lettuce
  • Humming burger $16.95 - $19.95
    • our signature deluxe nut pattie topped with melted cheddar, house chutney, gherkins, tomato, lettuce and mayo. served with salad and/or fries
  • Classic Caesar $19 / $22 with chicken
    • crisp cos lettuce, bacon, croutons, parmesan and a caesar dressing, topped with a poached egg (anchovies optional)
  • Crispy Skinned Salmon (GF available) $28
    • served on asian inspired salad with fresh greens, red onion, capsicum, cherry tomato, fried shallots, crispy noodles, fresh herns and traditional nam jim dressing
  • Tandoori Chicken Salad (GF available) $21
    • on fresh greens with red onion, tomato, sliced capsicum, mango dressing and a mint yoghurt topped with crispy noodles
  • Dukkah Crusted Lamb Rump $32
    • cooked medium rare, served on pumpkin, feta, sundried tomato and caramalised onion tart with fresh salad, roasted vegetable medley and harissa mint yoghurt
  • Crispy Chicken Burger $19.50
    • chicken breast with a smoked cheddar crispy coating, bacon, aioli, avocado, iceburg lettuce, chipotle mayo and fries
  • Classic Pub Steak $28.50
    • 250g Sirloin with fries, salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • Fillet O' Fish Burger $19.50
    • crumbed fresh fish with housemade tartare, gherkins, lettuce, aioli and fries
  • Premium Rib Eye $33.50
    • 300g Rib Eye on garlic mash, with roasted mushrooms, fresh salad and your choice of red wine jus, mushroom sauce, garlic butter or peppercorn sauce
  • Preserved lemon chicken with coriander & olives $12.50
  • Jewelled Couscous Salad with orange & cinnamon Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Passion and lime Parfait $7.90
  • Moroccan Tagine slow cooked lamb and quince $12.50
  • Moroccan Salad with carrot & orange Med $7.50 Large $10.00
  • Green shell Mussels marinated in green harissa, capers, shallots, preserved lemon $12.00
  • Pil Pli marinated Chicken strip, battered and served with chilli jam $12.00
  • Preserved lemon chicken and olives $18.00
  • Gaeng Kari $12.50
    • Thai yellow curry with onion, potato, pumpkin, pineapple, carrot & peanuts
  • Pad Num Man Hoy $12.00
    • Stir fried with oyster sauce, broccoli, mushroom, onion, baby corn & green beans
  • No MSG added / Vegetarian and Gluten Free Available
  • Pad Peanut Sauce $12.00
    • Stir fried meat with peanut sauce, broccoli, mushroom, carrot & pumpkin
  • Pad Thai $12.00
    • Thai rice noodles cooked with meat, leek, bean sprouts, cabbage & carrot
  • Pad Krapao $12.00
    • Stir fried meat with fresh chillies, basil leaves, garlic, green beans & capsicum
  • Kow Pad $10.00
    • Thai fried rice with egg, meat, broccoli, onion, tomato & carrot
  • Panaeng $12.50
    • Panaeng curry with coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, chillies, peanuts & capsicum
  • Lamb biryani $18.00
  • Tandoori roti $3.00
    • traditional crispy bread made from wholemeal flour
  • Prawn malabari $18.50
    • prawns cooked with ginger, garlic, vinegar, green capsicum, a selection of spices and with a splash of coconut cream
  • Malai kofta $15.50
    • potatoes and home made cottage cheese mixed with herbs, spices and simmered with cream cheese
  • Butter prawns $18.50
    • king prawns cooked in creamy butter masala sauce
  • Vegetable makhani $14.50
    • mixed vegetables cooked in creamy tomato and butter sauce
  • Fish tikka masala $18.50
    • marinated fish fillets grilled on skewers and cooked in tikka masala sauce
  • Aloo gobi $14.50
    • stir-fried potatoes and cauliflower cooked with tomatoes, onions and ginger
  • Stir Fried Pork Fillet With Garlic Sauce $17.00
    • Garlic, Black Pepper, Onion, Coriander, Snow Peas(Seasonal), Fried Garlic
  • Classic Tom Yum Goong (4 Prawns) $12.00
    • Spicy Hot And Sour Soup, Galangal Mushroom, Baby Corn, Kaffir Lime, Lemongrass, Roasted Chilli Paste, Lime Juice
  • Combination Seafood With Curry Powder $19.50
    • Tiger Prawns, Squid, Fish, Garlic, Onion Carrot, Celery, Spring Onion, Chilli Jam, Egg, Curry Powder, Coconut Cream
  • -Chicken, Pork Or Beef $16.00
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • Thai Fresh Spring Rolls (2) $9.50
    • Filled With Pork, Crab Meat, Egg, Cucumber, Tofu, Bean Sprouts Served With Tamarind Sauce
  • -Prawns $19.00
  • Steamed Seasonal Asian Greens $9.00
    • With Roasted Sesame Seed Dressing
  • ANTIPASTI PLATTER $32.00
  • CHICKEN, CRANBERRY AND BRIE
    • cranberry sauce, chicken, red onions and brie
  • BOILED EGGS $8.00
    • Served with toast
  • Or bacon, grilled banana and maple syrup $15.00
  • OPEN STEAK SANDWICH $15.00
    • served on homemade bread with sauteed onions, tomato and aioli dressing
  • each $18 all burgers served with fries
  • ROCKPOOL MUESLI $10.00
    • Homemade organic yogurt with seasonal fruit
  • CHILLI, PRAWN SKEWERS $12.00
    • with pineapple salsa, served on a bed of salad
  • Combination Chew Kua Teaw $13.00
    • A combination stir fry of beef, pork, fresh vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir fry rice noodles, (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Seafood Chew Kua Teaw $14.00
    • Fresh squid, crabmeat and prawns stir fried with vegetables and mushrooms on a bed of stir-fry rice noodles (best served with chilli sauce or lemon juice)
  • Fried Rice $13.00
    • Khmer style fried rice, mixed vegetables & onion, choice of pork, chicken, beef or seafood
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $11.00
    • Rice noodles cooked with bean sprouts and chicken pieces served in Khmer-style Kua Teaw soup
  • Stir Fry Ginger & Spring Onion $13.00
    • Choice of chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with ginger, spring onion & celery on top of rice
  • Fresh Spring Rolls $8.00
    • Your choice of chicken or vegetarian with carrot, egg, lettuce, bean sprouts, served with fish sauce
  • Garlic Pepper Pork $13.00
    • Stir-fried pork with fresh garlic & pepper with spring onion & capsaicin
  • Satay Sauce on Rice or Noodles $7.00
    • Choice of steamed rice or noodles topped with our special peanut sauce
  • Porkie Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
  • Chicken + Coriander Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
  • Szechuan Cucumber Salad w/ Garlic, Szechuan, Chilli & Sesame $6.00
  • Crystal Prawn w/ Water Chestnut & Coriander 4pc $12.00
  • POT STICKER BURGERS $16.00
    • Open Faced Bao Bun 2 for
  • Pork Belly w/ Cucumber, Coriander, Pickled Ginger Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
  • Fried Tofu w/ Cucumber, Coriander and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
  • Pork ‘n’ Garlic Chive Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
  • Bacon $3.50
  • Eggs Florentine $17.90
    • Poached free range Eggs with Spinach & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Corn Fritters $18.90
    • with Bacon, Tomato, Avocado & a Poached Egg served with a freshly made Salsa
  • Chicken Breast Sandwich $19.90
    • Chicken, Bacon, Avocado, Tomato and Red Onion on Focaccia Bread served with French Fries & Salad
  • Croque Monsieur $16.50
    • French style grilled Ham, Cheese & Dijon Mustard Sandwich served with Salad
  • Bagel - Toasted $12.90
    • with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
  • Nachos $15.50
    • beef
  • Savoire’s Cooked Breakfast $19.90
    • Eggs any style, Bacon, Sausages, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Hash Browns & Toast
  • HOT STEAK SAMMY $12.50
  • FARMER'S BREAKFAST $17.00
    • with bacon, eggs, toast, tomato, hash brown, sausage & mushroom
  • ESPRESSO EGG $15.50
    • with potato hash, mushroom, spinach, a poached egg & hollandaise
  • BACON $4.50
  • 3 EGG OMELETTE $15.50
    • with tomato, bacon, mushroom & cheese
  • BANGERS & MASH $15.50
    • with caramelised onion & gravy
  • PANCAKES $14.50
    • with berry compote, maple syrup & cream
  • SIDES
  • Tianjing Style Shredded Thin Pancake with Gravy $5.50
  • Chef's Special Homemade Noodles Soup with Beef Shank $12.00
  • Homemade Noodles with Tianjing Style Gravy $10.00
  • Boiled Egg with Soy Sauce $1.00
  • Vitamilk Soy Bean Drink (300ml) $3.00
  • Egg Jianbing with Fried Crispy Piece $5.00
  • Chef's Special Pancake with Spring Onion $2.00
  • Add Extra Ham +$2.00
  • MEAT $1.00
  • BABY SUSHI $2.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN BENTO $10.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN (6 PC/8 PC) $6.00/$7.50
  • SEAFOOD UDONG $10.50
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • VEGETARIAN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • CRISPY CHICKEN (regular/large) $4.00/$5.00
  • Gourmet Potatoes $7.50
  • Wilde Paddestoelen $16.90
    • Mushrooms on toast, pan fried w garlic butter, hearty relish on grain toast
  • Look Brood $10.00
    • Garlic baguette with parmesan
  • +Moules Louisiana Creole
    • Steamed w hot sauce, oregano, garlic
  • Vegetables $7.50
  • Ijs En Fudge Van Belgische Chocolade $13.50
    • +Belgian Chocolate Sunday
  • +Mosselen Escargo $26.40
    • Mussels w herbed garlic butter
  • Available Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm along with the full menu.
  • Nachos & Sour Cream $6.50
  • Seafood Basket $12.50
  • Chicken Nugget & fries $7.00
  • Fish Bites & fries $7.00
  • Wedges $7.00
    • Sour Cream, Sweet Chilli & Oil
  • Basket fries $4.50
    • w Tom sauce or aioli
  • Toasties $3.50
Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar

Costas Taverna Greek Restaurant and Ouzo Bar

location

Address

478 Cranford Street, Redwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051, New Zealand

phone

Phone

033523232

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Thursday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$30 - $50

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Greek , Mediterranean , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Mastercard ,  Takeaway ,  Visa ,  Romantic ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  Vegetarian Friendly ,  Waitstaff ,  Wine and Beer ,  Cash ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Off-Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Cards accepted ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
478 Cranford Street, Redwood, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8051, New Zealand