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

  • Fritters - Potato $1.00
  • Sole - Battered $6.30
  • Deep fried Mars / Moro $3.40
  • Battered Sausages $2.50
  • Patties - Steak & onion $2.60
  • Pineapple Rings $2.00
  • Patties - Corn & Bacon $2.60
  • Onion Rings $4.80
    • 1/2 doz
  • SALTED JAPANESE SOY BEANS (EDAMAME) $5.00
  • GARDEN SALAD WITH THE CHOICE OF PONZU OR SESAME DRESSING $5.90
  • BIG ROOSTER SET $10.30
    • a value meal comes with Kumara Crisps and Mogu Mogu drink (for water/Coke product/organic juice add $1)
  • MISO SOUP $2.00
  • KUMARA CRISPS $ 2.50
  • NUMBAN CHICKEN, SWEET VINEGAR SAUCE AND SPECIAL TARTARE SAUCE $10.00
  • KAKUNI (PORK BELLY) DON $15.90
    • Pork Belly braised in sweet ginger sauce on rice
  • TEPPAN TERIYAKI CHICKEN $16.00
    • Chicken cooked teppanyaki style with traditional teriyaki sauce
  • Local Grazing Plate $18.50
    • House-smoked Akaroa salmon, horseradish cream, Mariano's chorizo, 'Whitestone' good cheddar cheese, relish, artisan bread
  • Maple, coconut & hazelnut granola w natural yoghurt & passionfruit $9.00
  • Bacon Filled Ciabatta Roll $12.50
    • avocado smash, HP aioli, fresh rocket
  • Dark Chocolate Torte $9.50
    • dried raspberry, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate sauce
  • Goats Cheese & Onion Tart $16.50
    • charred leeks, 'Zany Zeus haloumi, du puy lentils, caper raisin salsa
  • Farmers Market Soup $15.50
    • Organic Celeriac w lemon gremolata. Served with toasted ciabatta & butter. Optional - add smoked bacon or house smoked salmon
  • Rocket Salad $5.00
    • good parmesan, local walnuts
  • 'Whitestone' Aged Blue Cheese $13.00
    • quince paste, crackers
  • Surf n Turf $30
    • Prime 250g porterhouse steak grilled to your liking, served with prawns & scallops in a creamy garlic sauce, accompanied by fries and salad
  • Extras can only be ordered with a main meal $N/A
  • Seafood Chowder $15
    • A thick creamy soup with a medley of seafood served with a warmed bread roll
  • Cheese Board $18
    • Gluten free option available
  • Mediterranean Salad $Veg $14, Lamb $18, Chicken $18
    • A bed of mixed lettuce with olives, feta & sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a vinaigrette dressing and garnished with tzatziki, cucumber & kumara crisps served with:
  • Mushroom & Parmesan Arancini $16
    • Traditi0nal Sicilian risotto balls filled with oven roasted portabella’s & parmesan, served with petit salad
  • Slow cooked Pork Belly $18
    • Free range NZ pork poached in a classic Asian stock served with a pan seared scallop & petit salad
  • Vegetarian Falafel Burger $20
    • Falafel pattie served with beetroot relish, tomato, lettuce & tzatziki on a toasted bap, accompanied with seasoned wedges & sour cream
  • 4 Potato Fritters / 4 Hashbrowns / 4 Chicken Nuggets / 4 Squid Rings / 5 Mini Spring Rolls $2.50
  • Giant Burger $7.50
    • Double meat, cheese, pineapple, bacon, egg, onion, lettuce & sauce. Big appetite? This one's for you!!
  • Awesomeness in a burger! Egg, meat pattie, onion, tomato, lettuce, beetroot & tomato sauce $5.50
  • 12 Fish Bites / 8 Potato Fritters / 2 Hotdogs / 2 Donuts / 2 Scoops of Chips $22.00
  • Double Meat Burger $4.50
  • Battered Red Cod / Battered Sole / Battered Blue Cod (Chatham Island) Please ask
  • Spring Rolls $2.50
    • Vege & mince in a pastry wrap
  • Cheese Burger $4.50
  • Caesar Salad** $19.50
    • The classic! Cos lettuce, garlic croutons, anchovies, bacon, parmesan and a poached egg bound in our home made caesar dressing. Add Chicken $23.50
  • Mash and Gravy $5.50
  • Kakanui Calamari $16.50
    • Tender golden calamari tossed in salt and pepper with chilli lime aioli and salad greens.
  • Soup of the Day $13.50
    • Ask your friendly wait stuff for the flavour.
  • Shark and Taties $12.00
    • Lightly battered fish fillet served with crisp golden fries, petite salad and tomato sauce.
  • Malthouse Platter $34 Sm / $66 Lge
    • A selection of bits and pieces from the menu including our ribs, chicken nibbles, cheese, hummus, bread and butter pickles, onion rings, gherkins, pâté and crackers.
  • Ale House Loaf $9.50
    • Freshly baked bread with plain & garlic butter.
  • Gourmet Ice Cream** $14.00
    • A trio of our Kapiti ice cream served with fruit compote and chocolate hazelnut biscotti.
  • CORIANDER'S HOT PICKLE $4.00
  • CORIANDER PLATTER $12.00
    • Includes one samosa, one onion bhaji, one lamb tikka, one lamb chop and one chicken tikka.
  • MINT CHUTNEY $4.00
    • A delish dip made from herbs and spices, mint leaves and yoghurt.
  • CHEF SPECIAL KEBAB (8 PIECES PER PORTION) $15.00
    • Chicken and lamb mince, flavoured with herbs and spices, cooked in the Tandoor on a skewer. Highly recommended by our Chefs.
  • BOMBAY CHICKEN $21.00
    • Diced chicken fillets cooked in a vegetable gravy with freshly ground herbs and spices, cream and fresh coriander.
  • GARDEN SALAD $8.00
    • A fresh salad with onions, tomatoes, cucumber with mixed masala and lemon.
  • ALOO JERRA $14.00
    • Diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds and spices. To request vegan, please ask for the duty manager.
  • PRAWN HANDI MASALA $23.00
    • Prawns cooked in a vegetable gravy with curry masala, capsicum, finished with herbs and spices and a touch of cream.
  • Carrot Dawg $10.00
  • -Add Wiled Greens $3.00
  • Potato Truffle Vichyssoise Mille Feuille $60.00
  • Served between 12-2 Wednesday - Saturday. Wine beer and Coffee options available.
  • Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese $10.00
  • Blue Cheese Paté and Crackers - $12.00
  • Toast and Toppings $7 each.
    • Quince and Yoghurt. Sauerkraut and Mushrooms. Eggs and Wilted Greens. Roasted Carrots.
  • Served from 6pm - 11pm Wednesday - Saturday. (Bar opens at 4pm)
  • Lamb Vindaloo $12.00
    • Boneless pieces of chicken or lamb or beef cooked with vinegar and ground spices
  • Chicken/Lamb/Beef Vindaloo $14.90
    • Boneless pieces of chicken or lamb or beef cooked with vinegar and ground spices
  • Onion Bhaji (5 pieces) $5.00
    • Thinly sliced onions dipped in chickpea flour and spices, cooked to golden perfection and served with tamarind sauce
  • Biryani (Chicken, Lamb, Beef, Vegetable) $14.90
    • A delightful combination of basmati rice cooked with exotic spices and tender cubes of chicken/lamb /beef/vegetables
  • Fried Rice (Chicken, Egg, Vegetable) $11.00
    • A stir fry with chicken/egg / mixed vegetables, rice, soy sauce and veggies (peas, corn, capsicum)
  • Chicken/Lamb/Beef Saagwala $14.90
    • Succulent pieces of chicken or lamb or beef cooked with the abundance of spinach, ginger, garlic and aromatic spices
  • Paneer Pasanda $13.90
    • Homemade Indian cottage cheese with mint and dried fruits in a creamy cashew and onion gravy
  • Kuchember $4.00
    • Indian salad made of diced onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and coriander with a touch of lemon juice and spices
  • Salteado de setas al jerez $19.50
    • Sauteed mushrooms with garlic, parsley in px spanish sherry
  • Crema catalana $17.00
    • Our house speciality. Traditional Spanish cream with a hint of lemon, vanilla & cinnamon topped with caramilised sugar
  • Suprema de pescado gratinado - gratin fish in alli oli $37.00
    • Fish fillet grilled gratin in alli oli on house made tomato sauce
  • Extras: bread $2.00
  • With: disaronno amaretto $18.00
  • Langostinos al ajillo $21.00
    • Australian wild Prawns pan-fried smothered in garlic & olive oil,hint of chilli (4 units)
  • Curator's fries $9.00
  • Calamares a la andaluza $19.00
    • Calamari dusted in flour & flash fried (LF)
  • Bacon cheese $5.90
  • Bacon egg + cheese $5.90
  • Chips - Bag $3.00
  • Chicken drums n/a
  • Chips - 1/2 bag $2.50
  • Sweet chilli chicken $5.90
  • Bacon egg slice $4.60
  • Giant ham roll $5.50
  • Eggs Florentine $17.90
    • Poached free range Eggs with Spinach & Hollandaise Sauce
  • Bagel - Toasted $12.90
    • with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Basil Pesto
  • Raisin Bread $8.90
    • Toasted served with Preserves
  • Corn Fritters $18.90
    • with Bacon, Tomato, Avocado & a Poached Egg served with a freshly made Salsa
  • B.L.A.T. Open Sandwich $17.90
    • Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato Open Sandwich served on Toasted Ciabatta with Savoire’s Homemade Mint Dressing
  • Tomatoes $3.50
  • Sausages $3.50
  • Eggs Benedict $18.90
    • Poached free range Eggs with Bacon & Hollandaise Sauce
  • CURRY ROLLS $2.80
  • BLUFF OYSTERS EACH $2.50
  • SPRING ROLLS $2.80
  • MEAT PATTY $1.50
  • FISH BITES 3 FOR $1.00
  • SAUSAGE $1.50
  • MINI SPRING ROLLS 3 FOR $1.00
  • SCALLOPS 6 FOR $9.00
  • Roast pumpkin $0.90
  • Chips $2.90
  • Sandwiches - Chicken Schnitzel $6.90
  • Sandwiches - Beef $6.90
  • Roast Kumara $1.00
  • Quarter $6.50
  • Rolls $7.90
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Combo 3 Roast Roll $12.50
    • 3 Roast potatoes, 420ml coke
  • Akaroa Salmon $6.5
  • Millet & Brown Rice Porridge (gf.v.wf.df) $14
    • Brown rice and millet with cardamom, chia. vanilla and cacao
  • paleo. swap beans for Akaroa Salmon or Havoc Bacon add: $5.00
  • Egg $2.5
  • Paleo or Oaty Granola (paieo, wf) $14
    • Served with poached pear, berry compote & organic yoghurt
  • Mushroom $4 50
  • Add Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $5.00
  • Havoc Bacon (Nitrate free) $6.5
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