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

  • Organic Granola $9.50
    • Toasted grains with pistachio, sunflower seeds, fresh fruit, yoghurt and honey
  • Tropical Chia Seed Parfait $14.00
    • Layers of coconut cream and chia seed pudding served with mango and passionfruit compote and frozen vanilla cream
  • The Dux Confection $14.00
    • A deliciously gooey chocolate-centered par-baked cookie, served with vanilla ice cream, and smothered in chocolate fudge sauce
  • Fresh Toasted Croissant $17.00
    • Caramelised seasonal fruit, maple syrup, Chantilly cream
  • Prawn $21.00
    • Baby spinach, roast capsicum, chilli, feta, mozzarella
  • Halloumi & Quinoa Salad $18.00
    • Gojiberries, roast carrot, rocket and apple with lemon and toasted cumin seed vinaigrette
  • Soup of the Day $14.00
    • With toasted garlic ciabatta
  • Margherita $19.00
    • Tomatoes, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella
  • 6-10 people
  • Mushrooms
  • Caramelized onion
  • Beetroot
  • Roasted almonds
  • Nek Minnit
    • Prime NZ beef, mushrooms, caramelized onion, smoked cheese, roasted peppers, American mustard & aioli
  • The Prince
    • Falafel pattie dressed with tzatziki yoghurt sauce, fresh lime juice, avocado, lettuce, tomato & aioli
  • Pick 5 of the following
  • HASH BROWN $0.80
  • HOT DOG $2.20
  • BACON & EGG $5.80
  • CHOW CHOW $4.30
  • EGG $4.30
  • SAUSAGE $2.40
  • SEAFOOD STICK $2.00
  • PLAIN DONUT $2.20
  • 1 Sausage $2.00
  • Jam Rap $2.00
  • Crumbed Hoki $2.00
  • Serves 4-6 people $51
    • Shredded Chicken with Cashews, Garlic Seasoned Vegetables, Combination Fried Rice, Sweet 'N' Sour Pork, Beef Satay
  • Spicy Steak $11.00
  • Steak Foo Young $11.50
  • Honey Chicken Fried Noodles $11.00
  • Steak Chow Mein $10.00
  • Large fries $6.00
  • Extra pizza toppings $5.00 each
    • Prawns / gluten free bases are also available on request
  • the T-bone steak $29.80
    • 350g T-bone steak cooked to perfection and served with any two sides and your choice of sauce
  • -Add cheese $3.00
  • Butcher's block $POA
    • Direct from the butchers to your plate, check our specials board for todays carnivorous creation
  • -Add chicken $4.00
  • Catch of the day $POA
    • Ask your wait staff or check the specials board for the catch of the day
  • -Add bacon $3.00
  • Sweet Mango Chutney $4.00
  • Onion Bhajees $8.00
    • Crispy onion, sliver beet and spinach fritters (6), served with tamarind chutney.
  • Butler's Venison $18.90
    • Mouth watering hundi style dish with Indian whole spices and herbs (medium - hot)
  • Bengali Fish $18.90
    • Decadent seafood curry with hints of turmeric and fenugreek - simply wonderful (mild)
  • Butler's Banquet $30.00 per person
    • For 4 Or More - Poppadoms - Dips / Bhajees - Any 4 curries / Naan and Garlic Naan
  • Vegetable Samosa $3.50
    • Wholesome vegetables in a crisp pastry served with tamarind chutney
  • Chicken Tikka $15.00
    • Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs, then grilled and served with fresh salad.
  • Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
  • Macho Nachos $17.70
    • Slow roasted beef barbacoa with extra chargrilled chicken, traditional pinto beans and guacamole
  • Burrito
  • Chargrilled Chicken A La Brasa $14.60
  • California Burrito $15.50
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with traditional pinto beans sour cream and guacamole {Mini $11.50}
  • Nachos
  • Chicken Fajita Taco Salad $16.60
    • Fresh garlic & lime chargrilled chicken with fajita veggies, seasoned black beans and guacamole
  • Pulled Pork Carnitas $14.10
  • Cheese Nachos $10.00
  • Special Fries Rice $9.80
    • Fried rice with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce.
  • Sambal Chicken $9.80
    • Thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce.
  • Mongolian Beef $9.80
    • Thin rice with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
  • Vegetarian Soup $9.00
  • Garlic Fried Rice $10.50
    • Fried rice with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
  • Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice $9.80
  • Vegetarian Singapore Noodles $9.00
  • Sweet one $10.20
    • Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in sweet sauce.
  • All Day Dine In or Take Out
  • Southern Fried Chicken. Coleslaw & Hot Sauce Sandwich with House Crisps & Pickles $15.90
  • Eggs on Toast $9.90
    • Two Organic Eggs Cooked any way on Toast
  • - After 9.00am $6.90
  • Braised Brisket $18.90
    • Braised Brisket, Grilled Beer Bread, Onion Rings & Chipotle Mayo
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Pretzel Bun $10.90
  • - Add Ham or Chicken $3.00
  • Roasted Chicken, Mayo & Radish Sandwich, Potato Chips $9.90
  • Dal Batti $17
    • Peas cooked with cottage cheese/mushroom in North Indian style.
  • Malai Kofta $18
    • Potatoes and homemade cottage cheese mixed with herbs, spices, simmered in a nutty creamy sauce, garnished with almonds and sultana.
  • Dhal Makhani $17
    • Lentils cooked with butter, cream and spices. Enjoyed best with cheese naan
  • Mixed Platter $20
    • 2 pieces: Lamb Seekh Kebab, Fish Tikka, Vegetable Samosas, Onion Bhajees, Tandoori Chicken.
  • Butter Paneer $18
    • Cottage cheese cooked in tomato sauce with cream and spices.
  • Rogan Josh Lamb/Beef $19
    • Lean lamb/beef cooked in North Indian style with herbs and spices.
  • Mushroom Rice $10
  • Palak Paneer $18
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in spinach gravy mixed with spices.
  • STICK PORK BELLY $19.50
    • Chinese style pork belly, diced and braised into Chinese cooking wine, caramelised with sweet and sour sauce, served with boiled egg, green salad and toast
  • PANCAKES $17.50
    • Fresh baked pancakes with your choice of banana blueberries baked inside. Served with streaky bacon, vanilla bean custard and maple syrup on the side
  • With Bacon $13.50
  • BLAT $11.50
    • Crispy streaky bacon, lettuce. avocado, tomato and house made aioli
  • Classic Sour Dough $18.50
  • OMELETTE $16.50
    • A fluffy with your choice of three from: Bacon, ham, cheese, onion, tomato, baby spinach or portobello mushrooms. Served with toast.
  • GOURMET BEEF BURGER $18.50
    • House made beef pattie, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, caramelised onion, tomato and house made aioli.
  • BOWL OF CHIPS $6.50
    • Served with house made aioli
  • 3 cheese & jalapeno croquettes $15.5
    • with roast red pepper sauce
  • Pulled pork arancini balls & cider bbq sauce $15.5
  • Your choice of Crumbed fish, crispy chicken thigh or cheerio’s served with vege sticks & fries or a bread roll $10.5
  • Steamed fresh NZ mussels $17.5
    • in a coconut & lime broth with chilli, coriander, tomato & coconut chips
  • Steamed greens with toasted almonds $5.5
  • Pavlova ice cream jars $13.5
    • vanilla ice cream, raspberry & passionfruit
  • House baked bread $9.5
    • with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic & sea salt
  • Fish & chips $18.5
    • Panko crumbed market fish with fries, aioli & lemon
  • Muffins $5.00
    • Changing daily, light and fluffy packed with real fruit
  • Deep Dish Apple Pie with Ice-Cream $6.00
  • Spiced Sticky Date Cake - Gluten & Dairy Free $6.00
    • Served with berry coulis
  • Filled Mini Croissants $5.00/each
    • Served warm or straight from the cabinet, an ideal nibble as you go about your day
  • Free Range Eggs on Toast $13.00
    • Poached, Scrambled or Fried served on toasted Handcrafted Artisan Bread (Gluten Free Bread Available) Build Your Own Breakfast Plate - Choose from and add, Roasted Tomato $3.00, Grilled Bacon $6.00, Roasted Portabello Mushroom $4.00 and Homemade Sausage Loaf $5
  • Curried Lentil & Rice Bake - Gluten Free, Dairy Free $8.00 / $14.00
    • Tender cooked lentils and long grain rice, baked with curried coconut cream and fresh Avoca Valley Herbs, served with house-made slaw and Chow-Chow (Without / With Salad)
  • West Coast Venison Sausage Roll $9.00 / $15.00
    • Wild West Coast Venison mixed with pork meat, vegetables and our own tomato chutney, wrapped in streaky bacon and baked until tender. Served with house-made slaw and tomato chutney (Without / With Salad)
  • Home Made Market Soup - Gluten Free $12.00
    • Made from fresh ingredients from the Farmers Market, served with honey grain toast or bread and butter (Gluten Free Bread/Toast available)
  • Slow-Roasted Agave Baby Carrots $7.00
    • guajillo oil mole, goats feta, migas, baby cress
  • Coffee Agave Lamb $16.00
    • zucchini, pumpkin, oregano, garlic chips, salsa borracha
  • Candied Fennel Yeast Battered Prawns $7.00
    • chipotle crema, pineapple pico, red slaw
  • Chicken Tinga (Free Range) $16.00
    • mint, cactus, red onion, peanuts, kale, tomatillo salsa
  • Beetroot & Sweet Potato Dip $8.00
    • w cricket tortilla, smoky chorizo crumb, queso blanco
  • Roasted Baby Beetroot $12.00
    • wilted kale, walnut, queso seco, orange, chili, red quinoa
  • Xócolate $12.00
    • pecan, citrus crème, xocolate chili ganache, pistachio praline, orange, mint
  • Crunchy Papas & Olive $15.00
    • frijoles, cress, carrot slaw, pepitas, blackened onion crema
  • HALF CHICKEN $8.50
  • QUARTER CHICKEN $4.80
  • CHICKEN BREAST FILLET $4.90
  • AMERICAN HOT DOG $3.00
  • BASIC CHICKEN $5.80
  • PLAIN BURGER (BEEF /CHICKEN) $3.00
    • additionals egg, cheese, bacon, pineapple, hashbrown ($0.80 each)
  • GOURMET CHICKEN $6.80
  • SMALL $6.50
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