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

  • Butter Prawns with Desiccated Coconut ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
  • Fried Tung Fun (Spicy) $10.00
  • Hot and Sour Soup $5.00/ $18.00/ $25.00
    • Pork and Shrimp/ Spicy (small/ medium/ large)
  • Chinese Tea (per person) $1.00
  • Gui HuaTofu with Seafood and Pork ( Reg/ Med ) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Chicken with Chilli BBQ Sauce (Spicy) (reg/ med) $15.00/ $21.00
  • Prawns with Lily Mushroom ( Reg/ Med ) $21.00/ $27.00
  • Hainan Chicken Rice (Chicken with Bones) $10.00
  • HAWAIIAN $6.20
  • BACON $4.90
  • STEAK & ONION PATTY $2.70
  • SOLE FLLET CRUMBED $6.20
  • EGG $4.30
  • AKAROA COD CRUMBED $5.20
  • CHOCOLATE DONUT $2.30
  • MONSTER $7.80
  • Cheese Onion Ring $5.60
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu $3.00
  • Tomato $4.20
  • Hoki $4.50
  • 6 Mini Spring Rolls $16.00
  • Meat Pattie $2.20
  • Extra Meat $1.20
  • 1 Scoop Chips $2.40
  • Steak & Onion Patties $2.60
  • Corn Patties $2.50
  • Plain Donuts $2.20
  • Scallops (Dozen Crumbed) $14.00
  • Oysters In Season $10.00
  • Crab Sticks $2.00
  • Meat Patties $2.20
  • Mussels (Dozen) $10.00
  • Prawns or Lamb $23.90
  • Vegetarian $19.90
  • Pad Med Ma Muang (Cashew Nuts)
    • Stir-fried in a light soy sauce mixed seasonal vegetables topped with cashew nuts.
  • Prawns or Lamb $22.90
  • Vegetarian $20.90
  • Pad Ga Tiam (Garlic)
    • A combination of garlic, pepper and mixed seasonal vegetables.
  • Vegetarian $20.90
  • Tom Kah
    • A rich aromatic coconut milk soup flavoured with lemongrass, lime leaves and kha (galangal, a type of ginger).
  • Vegetarian Sandwich
  • Ham & Egg
  • Corn beef & Mustard
  • Chicken Chilli
  • Chicken, Apricot & Cream Cheese
  • Chicken (no mayo)
  • Corn beef, Pickle & Salad
  • Stuffed Sausage
  • Bingo $12.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Pork Bing $9.90
    • Tender Slow Cooked Pork, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • All Bings are served in a freshly made Chinese style crepe cooked in scrambled egg and black sesame seeds.
  • Chicken Bing $9.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Chicken Cheese BBQ Bacon Bing $11.90
    • Marinated Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, BBQ Sauce and Mayo
  • Original Bing $7.90
    • Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Paper, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Beef Bing $9.90
    • Bee, Mixed Salad, Crispy Wonton Papers, Hoisin Sauce and Mayo
  • Mince on toast w a poached egg $16.00
  • Bacon sandwich on sour dough with tomato jam $10.00
  • Eggs Benedict $16.50
  • Caesar salad - add chicken $4.00 $10.00
  • Granola with natural yoghurt and berries $9.00
  • Creamy Pumpkin $15.00
  • Eggs on toast $10.00
  • Add on: Bacon, Avocado, Tomato $4.00 each
  • Bulette/Meatball N/A
    • with bread roll, mustard and pickles / with Berliner Potato Salad
  • Bavarian Weißwurst with Pretzel and sweet mustard N/A
  • 2 Frankfurter with Berliner Potato Salad N/A
  • Brotzeit/Mixed Platter – Variation of cold cuts, dried meats and cheese served with breads and pickles N/A
  • Berliner Currywurst with home made curry sauce and bread N/A
  • Prosciutto Platter – Dried, cured, smoked hams from all over Europe, served with breads, pickles and olives N/A
  • Fleischsalat/Meatsalad served with bread N/A
  • German Bratwurst with Sauerkraut in a bread roll N/A
  • Big Azzz Breakfast $19.00
    • 2 free range eggs, any style on toast with tomato, sausage, bacon, sautéed mushrooms and hash
  • French Toast $16.50
    • sweet cinnamon breads with crispy bacon, boysenberry compote and maple syrup
  • Garlic Bread $8.00
    • garlic and golden ciabatta wedges
  • Straight Cut Fries $8.00
    • with aioli and tomato sauce
  • 3 Free Range Egg Omelette $14.50
    • choose 3 fillings from the following: chorizo, tomato, onion, mushroom, bacon, capsicum, salami, ham, brie or shredded chicken
  • Foot $12.00
  • Chargrilled Eggplant Rolls $18.00
    • Mediterranean vegetables, goat’s cheese, mixed leaves, splash of aged balsamic and extra virgin olive oil
  • Large $20.00
  • Chicken & Slaw Burger with crispy fries
  • Available from 5pm
  • Roast of the Day $12.95
    • Your waiter will advise you on the day’s selection.
  • Berry Mousse
    • Homemade with white chocolate shards & whipped cream.
  • Garlic Chilli Prawns $16.00
    • Served with a rocket salad with spring onion and cherry tomatoes. Accompanied with charred lime and sour cream.
  • Chicken Pate $14.00
    • Kath’s secret recipe with chicken livers, bacon and lager. Served with onion relish, pickles and balsamic sticks.
  • *Extra charge of $8 for an extra shank.
  • Eggs Benedict
    • 2 poached eggs, served on toasted ciabatta bread smothered in hollandaise sauce. With a choice of either: Bacon, Smoked Salmon or Wilted Spinach
  • Pork Ribs (Veprova zebra) (0.5 kg / 1 kg) $25 / $32
    • slow cooked tender pork ribs in a honey marinade served w. fries and coleslaw
  • Berry Cheesecake $12.50
    • berry cheesecake served with ice cream and whipped cream
  • Chicken Breast with ham, cheese and peach (Kureci prso se sunkou, broskvi a syrem) $25
    • mouthwatering chicken breast combined with ham, cheese, and peach served w- fresh salad and potato dauphinoise
  • Beef Steak $18
    • 180g beef steak, served w. salad, fries and sauce of your choice from mushroom, green peppercorn or red wine jus
  • Ondras $25
    • succulent chicken breast wrapped in potato pancake served with fresh salad
  • Goat Cheese & Green Bean Salad $18
    • served w. semi dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, mesclun lettuce and bread croutons
  • Pasta of the Day N/A
    • please ask our friendly staff
  • Bohemian Breakfast $20
    • Bramborák (Czech savoury potato pancake), spinach, bacon free range poached eggs
  • Seasonal greens with garlic or oyster $14.00
  • Prawns with cashew nuts $25.00
  • Seasonal greens in broth $15.00
  • Spiced fried chicken nibbles $8.00
    • 6pcs
  • Pan fried noodles with shredded pork topping $18.00
  • Vegetarian fried noodles with soy sauce $15.00
  • Deep fried pork wontons $7.00
    • 5pcs
  • Wok fried beef ho fun $18.00
  • Warm Apple Frangipani Tart $13.00
    • with brandy custard
  • Beer Battered Fish Fillet $18.50
    • served with Fries & Salad
  • Baked Lemon Cheese Cake $13.00
    • With Citrus Mascarpone & Passion Fruit Coulis.
  • Trenches Platter $22.50
    • Meats / cheese / bits n bobs
  • Seafood Chowder $14.00
    • Mussels, Squid, Prawns & Clams Served with Garlic Bread
  • Garlic Pretzel Bread $9.00
  • Steak, Chips & Salad $20.00
    • Cooked to your liking served with choice of Mushroom ~ Pepper or Red wine Jus.
  • Vegetarian Nachos $15.50
    • Chilli Bean Mix Served on Corn Chips with Melted Cheese & Sweet Chilli Guacamole.
  • Steak $4.60
  • Traditional Kiwi Mince $4.50
  • Steak & Mushroom $4.80
  • Chicken & Cranberry $4.80
  • Mince & Cheese $4.80
  • Savouries $2.50
  • Steak & Cheese $4.80
  • Chicken Satay $4.80
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