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

  • Whipped Cream $1.00
  • Extra Egg $1.00
  • Chocolate $8.00
    • (Whitaker's 50% dark, white or milk)
  • 3e Cranberry Chick $13.00
    • Free-range chicken breast, caramelised onions, cranberry & brie
  • Homemade French Caramel $8.00
  • Nutella $8.00
  • 3e Saumon $15.00
    • Smoked salmon, cream cheese, baby spinach, red onions, capers, hollandaise & a squeeze of lemon
  • 3e Power Chick $13.00
    • Free-range chicken breast, homemade healthy, sugar free baked beans, baby spinach & caramelised onions
  • Vege Fritter
  • Hawaiian Chicken $6.00
  • Steak & Onion $5.80
  • Vegetarian $5.20
  • Chips 1 scoop
  • Battered Mushroom
  • Bacon $4.90
  • Bacon & Egg $5.60
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Panko Crumbed Market Fish $21.50
    • hand-cut chips, lemon aioli, caper raisin salsa, prosciutto, rocket salad
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
    • dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Cakes By Anna $7.50 slice
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
    • avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • SICHUAN PEPPERED PRAWNS $17.50
    • hallots and aioli
  • Battered Hot Dogs n/a
    • Ham & cheese toastie, raisins, fresh fruit, bag of chips, lollypop and a fruit juice
  • SPICED BEEF BRISKET $28.00
    • on oven baked agria burnt baby onions (GF)
  • FRENCH MARTINI $18.50
    • vodka, chambord and pineapple juice
  • SEAFOOD AND SAFFRON CHOWDER $16.50
    • with fresh seafood and grilled ciabatta
  • SEA BREEZE $17.50
    • vodka shake with cranberry and grapefruit juice
  • Protocol Breakfast $25.00
    • Cumberland sausage, mushroom, tomato, hash brown, poached eggs, streaky bacon on grilled turkish bread
  • DUCK LIVER PATE $17.00
    • free range duck liver pate, grilled ciabatta, grape and pomegranate chutney
  • Taco Salad
  • California Burrito $15.50
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with traditional pinto beans sour cream and guacamole {Mini $11.50}
  • Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa (two $13.10) $6.80
  • Seasoned Mince Beef (Mini $8.90) $12.90
  • Jalapeno Chicken Quesadilla $15.60
    • The perfect combination of fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken, melted cheese, jalapeños and guacamole
  • Chicken Fajita Burrito $16.50
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies, seasoned black beans and guacamole {Mini $12.50}
  • Burrito
  • Pulled Pork Carnitas (two $11.90) $6.20
  • Florentina $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • smoked chicken, cashew nuts, apricot preserve, cream cheese and rosemary (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Scallop and Bacon $18.00
    • scallops and bacon tossed in a chilli and lime sauce and served with spaghetti
  • Kiwi Craving $17.50 / $27.00 / $33.00
    • roast lamb marinated in mint, wholegrain mustard and soy sauce with honey roasted kumara, rosemary, potato, red onion, green capsicum (Small / Medium / Large / Half & half +$3)
  • Sicillian $18.00 / $21.00
    • hot salami, sundried tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, garlic and red capsicum (Medium / Large)
  • Tricolore $18.00 / $21.00
    • tomato base topped with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli. oven cooked then topped with fresh rocket and shredded parmesan (Medium / Large)
  • Beetza Pizza $18.00 / $21.00
    • spiced beetroot jam, caramelised onions, feta, parmesan and fresh mint (Medium / Large)
  • Winnie's Crispy Chicken $15.00
    • marinated buttermilk chicken coated in Winnie's herbs and spices and served with aioli
  • Greek $12.50
    • fresh mixed lettuce, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, red onion and cucumber, served with a balsamic vinaigrette
  • Thai yellow curry of pumpkin with fried tofu, mushrooms, greens, cashew nuts with steamed rice (VG&GF) $24.00
  • ​Crispy eggplant, fragrant Sichuan sticky sauce, pickled ginger (VG&GF)​ $16.00
  • Chocolate mousse with vanilla bean ice cream $16.00
  • ​Katsu chicken burger with Korean BBQ sauce served with French fries $21.00
  • ​Asian slaw salad $8.00
  • ​Duck confit and orange salad, with citrus dressing (GF) $20.00
  • Sago pudding with coconut cream, palm syrup, roast almonds (GF)​ $14.00
  • Steamed vegetables $8.00
  • Mayo N/A
  • Hot Chilli N/A
  • Ham N/A
  • Oat & Raisin N/A
  • Onion N/A
  • Carrot N/A
  • M&M N/A
  • Cheddar N/A
  • Della Casa $12.50
    • Salad of mixed leaves with tomato, cucumber, grated carrot, red onion, black olives & Italian dressing
  • Traditional Spaghetti $19.50 / $26.50
    • Choose either a hearty ragu Bolognese, or vegetarian arrabiata [v] sauce
  • Tutto Bene crust – Tutto Bene combinations. Two sizes Medio 30cm/Grande 40cm [gf options available].
  • Arancini Siciliani $14.50
    • We crumb then lightly fry our taleggio & roasted red pepper risotto balls. Deliziosi! Served with smoky-tomato aioli.
  • Beef Fillet $39.50
    • 300 gram premium fillet; or
  • Di Carne $25.50 / $35.50
    • Napoli sauce, spicy Italian sausage, chicken meatballs, ham, salami, mushroom, black olives & mozzarella
  • Gnocchi Puttanesca One size ~ $24.90
    • House-made gnocchi tossed with olives, anchovies, capers, chilli & garlic. Served in Napoli sauce with basil & shaved parmesan
  • Melanzane Al Forno One size ~ $24.90
    • Classic North Italian dish ~ eggplant baked with Napoli sauce, basil & parmesan. With chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
  • Spring Roll Call $12.50
    • Hands up who wants hot spring rolls! In chicken or vege (4).
  • Crucified Chicken $13
    • Enjoy the sacrafice of these chicken skewers (4).
  • Light Bites $7
    • Olives
  • Sacramental Salad $19 / $16
    • Available in beef or vegetarian
  • The Bread Of Christ $10
    • Fresh European bread with spreads.
  • The Last Supper $35
    • Two seasonal cheeses from local cheesemongers with a selection of crackers, freshly baked bread, Mediterranean toppings and condiments.
  • Loot Bags $13
    • Score a loot of fish money bags (6).
  • Basket Case $9
    • Lose the plot in this basket of hot potato bites with tomato sauce & mayo.
  • Steak Odyssey $19.00
    • Open steak sandwich with lettuce, fried egg, roasted field mushrooms, mustard & battered onion rings served with fries
  • Holy Burrito $24.00
    • Chilli beans, yellow rice & mushrooms with queso blanco, guacamole, sour cream & salsa Served with leafy greens & cheesy corn chips - add Chicken $4.00
  • Sweet Waffles $17.00
    • with blueberries, maple bacon rashers, agave nectar & chai spiced cream
  • Dustan $9.00
    • Grilled cheesy sausage & egg with soldiers
  • King Kong $27.00
    • Triple meat, triple cheese, triple bacon, fried egg, onion ring & sweet & sour pickles finished with chipotle mayo - are you ape enough?
  • All served with toasted bread
  • Jerk Chicken $12.00
    • with blackened corn, salsa & guacamole
  • Waffle Churros $12.50
    • Orange cinnamon sugar, chilli chocolate dipping sauce & ice cream
  • BLAT $9.00
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato
  • ROMANA $11.00
    • bacon, chili jam, chorizo, avocado & lettuce - hot, but also burns
  • *ALL BACON BUTTIES COME WITH AIOLI MADE BY ANDY'S MUM & SMOKEY BBQ SAUCE
  • SHANE $12.00
    • bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese, sausage, chorizo, extra bacon + an empowering handshake
  • BIG BREAKFAST $10.00
    • bacon, egg, hash brown, cheese. sausage + respect
  • ELVIS $9.00
    • bacon, banana & your choice Of peanut butter, choc hazelnut or maple or all three
  • HAPPY BUTTIE $10.00
    • bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, hash brown,cheese, egg + free hug
  • JAZZ bacon, lettuce avocado, tomato, egg, extra bacon created by our friends sharon & jane $10.00
  • Seafood basket $10.00
    • assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
  • Spicy wedges supreme
    • Spicy wedges with grilles cheese and bacon served with sour créme and chilli sauce
  • Spicy wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
  • Chips S$4/L$6
    • Served with sauce and aioli
  • Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
    • 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce
  • Beef nacho $10.00
    • Served with sour cream
  • Salad leaves, pears, gorgonzola, candied walnuts $15.00
  • Pancetta, fior di latte, free range egg, cracked pepper, parmesan $24.00
  • Prosciutto, rocket, mozzarella/buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil $24.00
  • Roasted mushroom, caramelised onions, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, truffle oil $24.00
  • Sopressa salami, coppa, smoked pork loin, rosemary, mozzarella $24.00
  • Pete´s pasta, bucatini, bacon, chilli, red pepper, red onion, garlic, napoli, cherry tomato, parmesan $24.00
  • Beef, pork and lamb meatballs, mozzarella, napoli $12.00
  • Chicken wings, smoked maple caramel sauce $17.00
  • Samosa (vegetarian) each $1.40
  • SzeChuen Chilli Pork $11.90/$12.90
  • Soft drink 1.5 ltr $4.00
  • Pork & wonton soup $9.00
  • Prawn Crackers $2.00
  • BBQ Pork on Vegetables $11.90/$12.90
  • Corn Nuggets (1/2 dozen) $3.00
  • Steamed Rice $5.50
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