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

  • Chicken Fajitas Skillet $20.00
  • Chicken burger $14.00
  • Junior hawaiian pizza $6.50
  • Bean Scramble $15.00
  • Sizzling chicken $22.80
    • marinated chicken breas grilled to perfection topped with sizzling sauce,grilled capsicum,onion and french fries on a hot plate.
  • Junior chicken pizza $6.50
  • Curly fries $7.50
  • Fettucini Bolognaise $19.50
    • rich ground beef ,tomato and herb sauce topping with cooked pasta and parmesan cheese,served with salad and garlic a roll.
  • Pig intestines with chicken braised with pepper sauce $20.00
  • Warmed sticky toffee and date pudding served with a scoop of ice cream $8.50
  • Spicy fried squid $20.00
  • Prawn cutlets sprinkled with garlic flavoured bread crumbs (Standard/Large) $25.00/$35.00
  • Seafood stir fries on a bed of crispy rice cake $20.00
  • Scallops with broccoli $30.00
  • Steamed prawn dumplings $5.00
  • Pan fried pork & chives dumplings (8) $8.00
  • Potato Skins, Black Pepper Sour Cream, Pickles Onion, Dill $10
  • White Polenta, Mushroom, Crispy Cavolo Nero, Parmesan $15
  • Spring Carrots, Honega, Sheep’s Feta, Mint $13
  • Chopped Salad $12
    • Swede, Red Cabbage, Apple, Hazelnut
  • White Peppercorn $5.5
  • House Hung Dry Aged Charcuterie $28
    • Condiments
  • Sirloin 300g $33
  • Duck Fat Potatoes, Mushroom, Rosemary Salt $8
  • SQUID RING $0.80
  • BACON & CORN PATTIE $2.60
  • 1/2 SCOOP $1.70
  • FRIED MUSSEL $0.80
  • CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
  • CHEESE $4.70
  • CHEESE & BACON $5.60
  • JAM EXPLOSION $3.30
  • Assorted NZ cheeses with fruit and nuts $20.50
  • Pancakes $15.50
    • with glazed banana, bacon & maple syrup
  • Duck liver pate $19.50
    • in pancetta / seasonal fruit chutney / French baguette
  • Seafood, mussel & crayfish base chowder $17.50
    • with garlic & herb baguette
  • Chefs roast special Market price
  • Caesar style salad $18.00
  • Blue cod fillet $28.50
    • choice of grilled or battered / tartare sauce / salad greens
  • Pumpkin, blue cheese & smoked mushroom ravioli / sage & pine nut noisette butter $21.50
  • Meat Pattie $2.30
  • Battered Sausage $2.30
  • Squid Rings $9.00
  • Extras $0.90
  • Fish $2.60
  • Onion Rings (dz) $8.00
  • Crabstick $2.30
  • Oysters
  • Chicken
  • -Rolls $7.90
  • -Roast Kumara $0.9 each
  • -Large $17.50
  • -Small $10.50
  • -Large $15.50
  • Fried Chicken Pieces $3.00 each
  • Lamb
  • LAMB KORMA $22.00
    • Lamb pieces simmered in a creamy sauce with a curry masala and herbs and spices.
  • PANEER SHIMALA MIRCH $18.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a vegetable gravy with herbs and spices, fresh tomatoes, capsicum and finished with cream.
  • GOA PRAWNS $23.00
    • A classic Goan specialty. Cooked with coconut, capsicum, tomato, cream and an assortment of spices.
  • SAADA CHAWAL $4.00
    • Steamed basmati rice.
  • NAAN $3.50
    • Leavened bread made of refined flour and baked in the Tandoor.
  • CHICKEN TIKKA $15.00
    • Chicken marinated in spices and yoghurt, cooked on a skewer over flaming charcoal in the Tandoor. Five pieces per portion.
  • LAMB BOMBAY $23.00
    • Chunks of lamb cooked in a vegetable gravy with freshly ground spices, cream and fresh coriander.
  • VEGETABLE KULCHA $5.50
    • Naan bread stuffed with mashed seasonal vegetables.
  • ginger with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
  • Oyster sauce with meat and vegetables with rice $12.90
  • Peanuts sauce on top / cashw nuts $4.90
  • Curry puffs $8.90
    • 5 vegetarian homemade curry puffs
  • Pad thai noodles $12.90
    • Fried rice noodles with meat and chopped nuts, egg, vegetables
  • Pad prik $12.90
    • Stir fried meat with vegetables, chilli and garlic served with rice
  • Chicken satays $9.90
    • 4 Marianted kebab sticks topped with peanut sauce
  • ●Entrees
  • Seafood Basket $10.00
    • Squid rings, prawn cutlets, fish bites and fries served with tartare and tomato dipping sauces
  • - Add fries for an extra $3.00
  • - Cheese and onion
  • Asian Basket $10.00
    • Samosas, spring rolls, onion rings and fries served with sweet chilli and tomato dipping sauces
  • Basket of Fries $6.00
    • Thick cut fries served with tomato sauce
  • Hot Dog & Fries $12.00
    • Two hot dogs and fries served with tomato sauce
  • Toasted Sandwich $3.00
  • - Cheese and ham
  • Roast of the Day (GF available) $15.00
    • Ask your server about today’s roast
  • Abode Chicken Burrito $15.50
    • With guacamole, smoked tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and fennel slaw, served with fries
  • Jacket potatoes (GF) $8.00
    • With sour cream, tomato relish and chilli salt
  • Fries (GF) $6.00
    • With aioli
  • Beef Short Rib (GF) $15.50
    • Slow cooked beef short rib with roast gourmet potatoes and slaw
  • Beer Battered Fish of the Day $15.50
    • With fries, chop salad and house made tartare sauce
  • Lambs Fry and Bacon(GF) $18.50
    • Pan seared liver, onions, mushrooms, bacon, jus and creamy potato mash
  • Quesadilla $8.00
    • Abode chicken with smoky salsa, chipotle mayo and cheddar cheese
  • Satay Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Shredded chicken breast served with onion and capsicum. Finished with satay sauce and parsley
  • Apricot Chicken (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • A delicious combination of chicken, tomato, mushrooms, celery, toped off with Spags homemade apricot sauce
  • Lemon Pepper Wedges $7.5
    • Lemon pepper potato wedges served with sour cream and sweet Thai chilli sauce
  • Margherita (Sml / Med / Lge) $10.5 / $14.5 / $19
    • Freshly sliced tomatoes, our own base sauce and cheese topped with basil and cracked pepper
  • Kumara Chips $7.5
    • Delicious kumara chips cooked to perfection and served with sweet Thai chilli sauce
  • Venison (Sml / Med / Lge) $12.5 / $17.5 / $21
    • Wild venison served with kalamata olives, red onion, feta, roasted garlic and topped with plum sauce and parsley
  • Asparago (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Asparagus served with red onion and crumbled feta cheese
  • Three Cheeses & Spinach (Sml / Med / Lge) $11.5 / $15.5 / $20
    • Blue cheese, feta cheese and parmesan. Served with spinach & roasted garlic
  • Gluten Free Bread $1.00
  • Bacon Butties $6.50
  • Croissants
  • Ham, Cheese & Tomato $12.00
  • Bacon & Banana $12.00
  • Gorilla Burger $17.90
    • Double meat, egg, tomato, lettuce, bacon, cheese, mayo, tomato sauce, hashbrown & coleslaw
  • The Works Pancake $14.00
    • Ham, cheese, tomato, spring onion & mushroom
  • Bacon & Apple $12.00
  • Fresh Green Salad $9.00
  • Veggie Mama $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Caramelised onions with balsamic vinegar and feta, topped with shaved parmesan and rocket
  • BBQ Plum Ribs $16.50
  • Prawns and Chorizo $18 Med / $21 Lge
    • Seared garlic prawns and chorizo
  • Mexi Lime Chicken
    • Seared chicken marinated in tequila and lime, with capsicums, red onion, garlic, coriander and mango
  • All pizzas topped with mozzarella & parmesan. Please let our staff know if you have any allergies. Caution! Our olives are not pitted. Extra pizza toppings $2.00.
  • Vege $18.00
    • Sundried tomatoes, olives, red onion, roast pumpkin and rocket in a basil pesto sauce topped with feta and parmesan
  • Carbonara $18.00
    • Bacon, mushroom and onions sauteed in a cream white wine sauce and fettuccine.
  • Banana split with vanilla bean ice cream, cherries. passion fruit. banana. meringues. caramel sauce and macadamia praline $10.00
  • Soup of the day with toasted ciabatta $8.00
  • Soft salad leaves with pickled radish cucumber, red onion sprouts toasted pumpkin seeds $5.00
  • DIY bagel with Akaroa smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion and soft leaves $ 14.00
  • All of our eggs are free range and laid in Springfield Canterbury
  • Fresh fruit salad with toasted granola and yogurt $5.50
  • Caesar salad with bacon, shaved pecorino, cos, soft poached egg and Caesar dressing with chicken $13.50
  • Chicken burger with local bacon, avocado salsa, chipotle mayonnaise and French fries $14.50
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