P I Z Z A B R E A D S

HERB [V] Mixed Greek herbs, garlic and extra virgin olive oil 9

PESTO AND PARMESAN [V] Homemade basil pesto, garlic and parmesan flakes 14

EL GRECO [V] Caramelised onion, garlic and blue cheese 14

D I P SAll dips are served with warm pita bread

AUBERGINE [V, DF] Roasted aubergine, garlic, Greek herbs and extra virgin olive oil 12

OLIVE PASTE [V, DF] Kalamata olives with capers and garlic 12

TZATZIKI [V] Greek yoghurt, dill, garlic and extra virgin olive oil 12

TARAMOSALATA [V, DF]  Fish roe with fresh lemon juice 12

M E Z E P L AT T E R Designed to be shared between 4 people

GREEK A combination of three dips, plus sundried tomatoes, keftedakia (meatballs),

mixed olives, roast red capsicum, cherry peppers, fresh dolmades, Cretan hard cheese,

gherkins and spicy pork, served with warm pita bread 44

ITALIAN A combination of Parma ham, chorizo salami, pastrami, mixed olives, olive paste,

cherry peppers, relish and gorgonzola cheese, served warm pita bread 44

S A L AT E S - S A L A D

GREEK Traditional recipe with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, black olives, feta 19

EL GRECO Smoked Chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese and salad greens with a

homemade Italian dressing 20

SEAFOOD A generous variety of mixed seafood, drizzled with an olive oil and balsamic

dressing complete with fresh seasonal greens (Main size) 28

M E N U

All our food is cooked and prepared with extra virgin olive oilGF + DF options available, ask your waiter.

Please be aware that we are not a Gluten Free environment, all precautions are taken when preparing GF dishes.

M E Z E D E S - S TA RT E R SPATATES [V] Curly deep fried potatoes 9

KEFTEDAKIA Beef and lamb meatballs made with fresh herbs 14

SPANAKOPITA [V] Traditional Greek spinach and feta pie 14

DAKOS [V] Cretan rusk served with chopped fresh tomatoes, feta, kalamata olives,

sliced onion and oregano 16

GREEK HALOUMI [V] Semi soft goat and sheep cheese, fried in extra virgin olive oil and

served with lemon 17

SIKOTAKIA Chicken livers fried in extra virgin olive oil served with garlic and lemon 19

* CALAMARI [V] Deep fried rings served with garlic and fresh lemon juice 19 | 29

DOLMADES Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice, served with an egg

lemon sauce 18

* SCALLOPS [V] Poached in a mild garlic cream sauce 20 | 30

* Can be ordered as a main with a choice of salad or vegetables

P I Z Z ACooked with a mix of mozzarella and edam cheeses, garlic and fresh parsley on a tomato base

Gluten free option $4 extra | Two sizes available - small | large

MARGHERITA [V] Tomato, basil, mozzarella 15 | 23

HAWAIIAN Ham, cheese, pineapple 20 | 28

AL FUNGHI [V] Mushrooms, garlic 20 | 28

PROSCIUTTO Ham, cheese 20 | 28

PEPPERONI Pepperoni, roast red capsicum 20 | 28

VEGETARIANA [V] Mushrooms, olives, pineapple, garlic, asparagus, capsicum, onion 22|30

SICILIANA Chorizo, fresh tomato, onion, mushrooms 22 | 30

CARNIVORO Salami, bacon, ham, pepperoni, BBQ sauce 22 | 30

DI COSTA [V] Sun dried tomatoes, feta, onion, olives, garlic, basil (Kosta’s favourite) 23 | 31

CAPRITZIOSA [V] Capers, olives, anchovies, garlic, mushroom 23 | 31

QUATTRO STAGIONI Salami, ham, prawns, mushrooms 24 | 32

POLLO Chicken, capsicum, onion and mushrooms 24 | 32

DIVINO Salami, ham, bacon, mushroom, onion, capsicum 25 | 33

GUSTOZA Chorizo, mushrooms, capsicum, feta and lime chilli 25 | 33

FRUITI DI MARE Selection of seafood and garlic 25 | 33

EL GRECO Lamb, onion, feta, capsicum, olives, tzatziki 25 | 33

CALTZONE Authentic folded Italian pizza with your choice of filling excluding El Greco

or seafood 35

We are open for lunch Friday - Sunday, from 11.30am

M AC A RO N I A - PA S TAGluten free option (with penne pasta only) $4 extra

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE Traditional Italian ground beef in a herb and tomato sauce 26

BASIL AND PESTO TORTELLINI [V] With a mushroom and garlic cream sauce 26

VEGETARIAN LASAGNE [V] Spinach, mushrooms layered with pasta and a bechamel sauce 28 

BEEF LASAGNE Ground beef layered with pasta and a bechamel sauce 28   

SPAGHETTI VERDURA [V] Capsicum, olives, mushroom, onion, spinach and garlic in

a tomato cream sauce 28

SPAGHETTI PUTANESCA [V] Capers, olives, anchovies and tomato sauce 28

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA Bacon, mushrooms in a white wine and garlic cream sauce 28

SPAGHETTI POLLO PICANTE Chicken, capsicum, olives, chilli and garlic in a white wine

and tomato cream sauce 29

PENNE DI COSTA Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, blue cheese and garlic in a tomato cream

sauce (Kosta’s favourite) 29

FETTUCCINE EL GRECO Smoked chicken, mushrooms in a white wine and tomato cream

sauce 29

SPAGHETTI MARINARA [V] A generous mix of seafood, cooked with capers in a tomato

sauce 29

G R E E KP I ATA - M A I N

Mains are served with rosemary potatoes and fresh market vegetables

CALAMARI GEMISTO  [V] Stuffed calamari tubes with rice, tomato, pinenuts, raisins and

herbs 32

* SOUVLAKI   Free range chicken breast skewered and cooked on the grill, served with

tzatziki 32

* MOUSSAKA    Layers of potato, aubergine, zucchini, ground beef and bechamel sauce,

served with tzatziki 35

LAMB VASILIKIS Ground lamb filled with fresh capsicum and feta, topped with homemade

lamb gravy (Kostas’ Grandmother’s recipe!) 35   

PRAWN SAGANAKI [V] Large prawns cooked in a tomato and feta sauce 37

MEAT PIATELLA Designed to be shared between two. A selection of chicken, pork sausage,

pork fillet, beef and lamb kebab served with patates, tzatziki and pita.

(Kostas’ Father’s favourite!) Perfectly matched with a Mythos Beer 52

* your choice of vegetables or salad   

CHICKEN EL GRECO Free range chicken breast cooked with garlic in a creamy white wine,

feta and spinach sauce 39

Wine Match - Coopers Creek Limeworks Hawkes Bay Chardonnay

S I G N AT U R E D I S H

El Greco Greek and Italian Eatery is the latest creation of Kostas and Sarah Grigorakis. Kostas is the public face and personality of the business serving you divine fresh food authentic to the Mediterranean.

Kostas has a pedigree in the hospitality industry and a long-term career as a chef and restaurant owner. His culinary education commenced as a home-taught chef, learning from his mother to prepare traditional Greek dishes at an early age. After years of experience beginning in the Greek Army, a chef for a major entertainment venue in central Athens, his own Taverna in Crete and 8 years in NZ as a pizza chef and front of house, he then opened Divino Pizza in Milford in 2011.

His desire was always to open a larger restaurant, staying true to his traditional cuisine and fresh food philosphy, hence El Greco – Greek and Italian Eatery was born. Come and enjoy the delicious, genuine food experience of Greece and Italy.

I TA L I A NP I AT TO - M A I N

Mains are served with rosemary potatoes and fresh market vegetables

* PESCE DEL GIORNO [V] Snapper fillet cooked with a garlic, caper and lemon sauce 37         

POLLO A LA CHEF Free range chicken breast, onion and capsicum in a thick white wine

and tomato sauce 37   

SCALLOPINI MARSALA Pork fillet with a creamy mushroom and marsala sauce 38

RISOTTO ALLA PESCATORO [V] Risotto of arborio rice with clams, prawns, calamari and

scallops in a tomato sauce (no sides with this dish) 38            

CHICKEN FRANGELICO Free range chicken breast cooked in a cream sauce with cashews

and Frangelico liqueur 39

BISTECCA EL PEPE [GF] 220g eye fillet cooked in a red wine and mustard cream sauce 39

* your choice of vegetables or salad   

BISTECCA EL GRECO [GF] 220g eye fillet cooked in a red wine, mushroom & tomato sauce 39

Wine Match - Vin Alto Clevedon Merlot/Montepulciano

 

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