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

  • Moroccan Eggs $17.00
    • Tangy Moroccan inspired tomatoes with spinach and poached eggs, topped with yoghurt and dukkah, served with toasted Vienna bread
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Ginger and coriander marinated rib-eye lightly seared and served on a mint and lime zest filled salad with crispy noodles topped with roasted peanuts
  • Spicy Wedges served with rustic tomato sauce plus aioli $7 Small / $9 Large
  • Egg $2.00
  • Steak Sandwich $24.00
    • Seasoned ribeye grilled medium rare, with crispy bacon, Havarti cheese, rocket, caramelized onions and aioli. - Add an egg $2.00
  • Toasted bread and spreads $5.00
  • Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Spinach, Hash Browns, Bacon, Sausage $4.00
  • Gado Gado $17.00
    • Steamed seasonal vegetable with creamy satay sauce
  • Roasted Carrot Cannelloni $24.00
    • Braised fennel, sweet & sour raisins, salt baked carrotes
  • Crisp Skinned Salmon Fillet $29.00
    • Smoked salmon arancini, horseradish creme fraiche, roasted beets, rocket
  • Toast & Jam $7.00
    • Sourdough toast, house preserves
  • Poached Prawns & Smoked Salmon $26.00
    • Watermelon, basil, radishes, cucumber, fennel, crispy shallots. (Vegetarian option available with grilled halloumi $23.00)
  • Roasted Tomatoes $3.00
  • Marinated Strawberries $16.00
    • Coconut & lime foam, Brazil nut crumble
  • Ten27 Bread Board $18.00
    • Selection of fresh & toasted breads with flavoured butter & daily dip selection
  • Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers $14.00
    • Salsa verde
  • SOUP OF THE DAY $12.00
    • Freshly made soup of the day, served with toasted ciabatta. Please check our specials board.
  • OVEN BAKED FRITTATA $17.50
    • Chorizos, free range eggs, potato, tomato, capsicum, feta, red onion, Italian parsley (GF)
  • We have a good selection of sweet items and savoury items available in our chilled cabinet. Please see counter staff to make your choice.
  • TOASTED MUESLI $8.00
    • Toasted muesli, natural yogurt & poached fruit (V)
  • MIXED PLATTER $15.00
    • Brie, olives and pesto, served with toasted ciabatta (V)
  • BATTERED FISH GOUJONS $13.50
    • Two battered fish goujons, served with salad, fries & tartare sauce (GF), (DF)
  • EGGS ON TOAST $13.00
    • Two poached free range eggs on toasted ciabatta. Side extra’s available (DF)
  • APPLE CRANBERRY FETA SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS $8.00
    • Apple, cranberries, toasted walnuts and feta with fresh salad leaves and a lite balsamic dressing (GF), (V)
  • HOT CHIPS $6.00
  • - HAND CUT CHIPS W/ ROSEMARY SEA SALT
  • - FREEKAH GRAIN & CHICK PEA SALAD W/ SPICED YOGURT DRESSING
  • MAIN + SIDE $14.50
  • WE ARE COELIAC FRIENDLY
  • - HERBALISCIOUS GARDEN SALAD
  • - KUMARA RIBBONS W/ CUMIN SEED SALT
  • - HERB & BEER BATTERED FISH OF THE DAY W/ TARRAGON TARTARE SAUCE
  • Udon noodle $10
  • Crispy Chicken $11
    • Crispy chicken with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Seafood Set $15
    • Teriyaki salmon on rice, sashimi & 2 salmon sushi + 1 nigiri with salad
  • Half Roll N/A
  • Sushi Roll N/A
  • Katsu $11
    • Crumbed pork with don-katsu sauce, egg & fresh vegetable salad on rice
  • Teriyaki Chicken Set $13
    • Teriyaki chicken on rice, tempura set & 2 chicken sushi with salad
  • Chicken Ball N/A
  • Green Pea & Potato Curry $7.00
  • Small $77.50
  • NAAN $1.50
  • Veg. Korma $7.00
  • Garlic Dahl $7.00
  • CHICKEN TIKA MASALA $10.00
  • Green Pea & Paneer Curry $8.00
  • Mango Chicken $10.00
  • Twice baked Blue Cheese Souffle $14
    • with roasted cherry tomatoes, roasted almonds & mulled wine syrup
  • Duo of Lamb $36
    • spiced almond crumbed lamb cutlets & pomegranate braised shoulder with sumac hummus, crunchy carrot & toasted seed salad
  • Affogato +$9
    • With a double shot of either baileys, amaretto, tia maria, kahlua or cointreau
  • Banana Split N/A
    • with ice cream and chocolate sauce
  • Grilled Beef Ribeye (200g) $32
    • with chips, cafe de Paris butter & dressed greens
  • Affogato $9
    • shot of esspresso poured over one scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and topped wih whipped cream
  • Pasta of the Day $22
  • House Made Breads & flat bread $9.5
    • with selection of dips
  • Pork Cutlet Katsu Curry $14.90
    • Japanese style curry with pork cutlet
  • Pork Belly Braised in Sweet Ginger Sauce $9.00
  • Karaage Crispy Chicken Curry $14.90
    • Japanese style curry with crispy chicken
  • Kumara Crisps $2.50
  • Pork Tonkatsu $17.00
    • Japanese famous thick-cut deep fried pork fillet at it's best
  • Aburi Salmon Don $16.90
    • Seared New Zealand salmon with traditional teriyaki sauce & Hachi Hachi mayo on rice
  • Seared Salmon $2.90
  • Numban Chicken, Sweet Vinegar Sauce and Special Tartare Sauce $10.00
  • Butter Chicken $8.50
    • A world famous Indian delicacy Half cooked the tandoori way & finished the curry way, with crushed cashews cream & spices.
  • Mattar Paneer $8.50
    • Peas and homemade cottage cheese cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs.
  • Chicken Combo $13.00
    • Curry+Rice+Naan+Soft Drink(355ml)
  • Lamb Madras $9.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. lamb cooked in hot spices.
  • Aaloo Posht $8.50
    • Tender cubes of aloo sautéed in onions, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and tomato then cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices.
  • Vegetable Biriyany $9.00
    • Basmati rice cooked with vegetable in an exotic blend of spices.
  • Butter Vegetables $8.50
    • Vegetables finished with butter sauce and spices.
  • Chicken Madras $8.50
    • A favourite with those who enjoy their curry hot. Boneless chicken cooked in hot spices.
  • S'mores pan with double chocolate brownie base, raspberry marshmallow, chocolate and almond ice cream with salted bourbon caramel G/F $14.00
  • Mini caesar salad, whb garden salad, sauteed summer veggies with lemon and herb n/a
  • Caprese salad with mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, fresh basil, new potato slices with a light basil and balsamic dressing. V. G/F. $29.50
  • Nasty, in a deliciously good way! $14.00
    • Chargrilled thai pork neck with jaew dipping sauce. G/F. D/F
  • 8oz ribeye $38.00
  • Jalapeno and cheese croquettes, capsicum couli. V. $12.50
  • Shortcrust based summer tart filled with creme patisserie or fruit fool mousse, seasonal summer fruit and sorbet. Ask for what's in season now! $14.00
  • Chicken supreme $31.00
  • Caesar Salad (GFO) $ 22.00
    • cos lettuce, bacon lardons, anchovies, poached egg, croutons & house made dressing With chicken
  • Eggs Benedict(GFO)(V) $20.00
    • poached free range eggs, toasted ciabatta with house made hollandaise/salmon
  • Open Steak sandwich $22.00
    • 180gm. served medium rare - on Turkish bread with garlic butter, caramelised onions, leaves & aioli
  • Soup of the day (GF) $ 9.50 I $12.50
    • served with toasted bread
  • Potato hash $4.00
  • Spiced Porridge (V) $11.50
    • cream & brown sugar or berry compote
  • Pasta $18.00
    • fettuccini, bacon, mushroom & spinach in a creamy sauce
  • Haloumi Salad (GF)(V) $19.50
    • Leaves, Quinoa, roasted capsicum, cashews & House made lime, ginger & chilli dressing
  • -Half $11.99
  • Taj mix platter $15.99
    • Selection of 5 entrees:- tandoori chicken, seekh kebabs, chicken tikka, a veg samosa and onion bhajis.
  • Mango chicken
    • Exotic curry with tender chicken pieces cooked in subtle mango sauce.
  • Goan fish curry
    • Fish cooked in coconut milk, mustard seeds, almond paste & spices.
  • Palak paneer/Aaloo $14.50
    • Fresh leafy spinach and cottage cheese/potato cooked in a mild gravy straight from north india.
  • Garlic naan $3.50
    • Freshly baked white bread topped with garlic and butter.
  • Kadai chicken/lamb/beef/prawn/fish
    • Choice of your meat sauteed with thick cut pieces of onion and capsicum, cooked in onion gravy and spices with a dash of cream.
  • Chicken lolipops $9.99
    • Specially cut chicken wings cooked in chef special homemade sauce.
  • Thai Green Curry $14.00
    • Chicken and vegetables cooked in a medium spiced curry sauce and served with rice and papadams
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two poached eggs on Vienna toasted bread, spinach, bacon or smoked salmon, homemade hollandaise
  • Pancakes $9.50
    • Stack of 3 pancakes served with maple syrup. You choose your sides!
  • French Toast $14.00
    • Cinnamon egg dipped bread with your choice of grilled banana, crispy bacon and maple syrup or berry compote and cream
  • - With spinach, bacon $16.00
  • Steak, Eggs and Chips $16.50
    • A 200g ribeye served on a side of fries and with a fresh green salad and 2 fried eggs
  • Seasoned Wedges $8.00
    • Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream
  • Creamy Risotto $12.00
    • With your choice of bacon or chicken
  • Salad leaves, pears, gorgonzola, candied walnuts $15.00
  • Sourdough flatbread, moroccan lamb shoulder, whipped feta, mint, coriander $17.00
  • Buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, chilli, basil, napoli $12.00
  • Roast chicken, marinated artichoke, taleggio, lardo $24.00
  • Carbonara, linguini pasta, pancetta, mushroom, cream, parmesan $24.00
  • Beef cheek ragu lasagna, napoli bechamel, garden salad $24.00
  • ●Medium
  • Arancini, braised lamb shoulder smoked provolone, pecorino, aioli $11.00
  • Onion rings $4.00
    • Crunchy coated onion rings cooked up golden brown.
  • Guacamole, chicken & bacon sandwich $10.90
    • Chargrilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, guacamole and swiss cheese on a honey wheat bun.
  • Alabama chicken $9.90
    • A breaded chicken fillet topped with bacon, onion straws, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato and slathered top and bottom with creamy aioli.
  • Monster breakfast toasted sandwich $5.90
    • It starts with bacon, then a sausage patty, a folded egg, and Swiss and cheddar cheese, between two slices of toasted sourdough.
  • Honey mustard big chicken burger $8.90
    • A crispy, lightly breaded chicken fillet, tomato, lettuce and honey mustard sauce on a seeded bun.
  • Low carb No extra charge.
    • Ask for any burger low carb style and you'll get it wrapped in a fresh lettuce leaf (instead of on a bun).
  • -1/2 lb. Angus $14.50
  • Pancake stack
    • Three pancakes with maple syrup and butter.
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