Menu
PIZZA BREADS
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
DIPS
All dips are served with pita bread
AUBERGINE [V] Roasted aubergine, greek style yoghurt, garlic and extra virgin olive oil 12
OLIVE PASTE [V] Kalamata olives with capers and garlic 12
TZATZIKI [V] Greek style yoghurt, dill, garlic and extra virgin olive oil 12
TARAMOSALATA Fish roe with fresh lemon juice 12
MEZE PLATTER
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 58
SEAFOOD
A delicious platter comprising of king prawns, calamari, snapper, mussels, scallops with green beans, fresh tomatoes, rosemary potatoes, tzatziki, taramasalata, served warm bread 58
MEZEDES-STARTERS
PATATES [V] Curly deep fried potatoes 9
KEFTEDAKIA Beef and lamb meatballs made with fresh herbs & a thick tomato sauce 16
BAKED FETA [V] Greek feta cooked in the oven with tomato, capsicum, onion and home made tomato sauce 17
GREEK HALOUMI [V] Semi soft goat and sheep cheese, fried in extra virgin olive oil and served with lemon 17
QUATRO FROMAGGIO [V] Gourmet potatoes oven baked with a four cheese sauce 17
DOLMADES Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice, served with a lemon, egg sauce 18
*GRILLED PRAWNS King prawns cooked on the grill, topped with homemade dressing, served on a bed of salad greens 19 | 29
*SIKOTAKIA Chicken livers fried in extra virgin olive oil served with garlic & lemon 19 | 29
*CALAMARI Deep fried rings served with garlic and fresh lemon juice 19 | 29
*SCALLOPS Cooked in a mild garlic cream sauce 20 | 30
*Can be ordered as a main with vegetables
PIATA – MAIN | GREEK
All mains are served with rosemary potatoes and fresh market vegetables
CALAMARI GEMISTO [V] Stuffed calamari tubes with rice, tomato, pinenuts, raisins and herbs 34
*SOUVLAKI Free range chicken breast pieces skewered and cooked on the grill, served with salad greens and tzatziki 33
*MOUSSAKAS Layers of potato, aubergine, zucchini, ground beef and bechamel sauce 37
LAMB VASILIKIS Ground lamb filled with fresh capsicum and feta, topped with homemade lamb gravy ( Kostas’ Grandmother’s recipe) 36
PRAWN SAGANAKI Large prawns cooked in a tomato and feta sauce 38
BRIZOLA Scotch fillet grilled and served with fries and side salad (Kosta’s Father’s favourite!) 38
SIGNATURE DISH
GYROS EL GRECO 2x Greek pita with lamb, tzatziki, tomato and onion, with a side of chips 38
PIATA – MAIN | ITALIAN
All mains are served with rosemary potatoes and fresh market vegetables
PESCE DEL GIORNO Snapper cooked with a garlic, caper and lemon sauce 38
POLLO A LA CHEF Free range chicken breast, onion and capsicum in a thick white wine and tomato sauce 38
SCALLOPINI MARSALA Pork fillet with a creamy mushroom and marsala sauce 38
RISOTTO ALLA PESCATORO Risotto of arborio rice with clams, prawns, calamari and scallops in a fresh tomato sauce 39
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
PESCE E CAPESANTE Snapper fillet pan fried with scallops cooked in olive oil and finished with a brandy butter, served with salad 39
PRAWNS ALA GAMPERI Pan fried king prawns with butter, garlic, brandy and cream, served with seasonal vegetables 39
SALATES – SALADS
GREEK Traditional recipe with ripe 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 28
PIZZA
All pizzas are served with a mix of edam and mozzarella cheeses, garlic and fresh parsley
Gluten free option $4 extra
Two sizes available – small|large
MARGHERITA [V] Tomato, basil, mozzarella 17 | 25
HAWAIIAN Ham, cheese, pineapple 22 | 30
AL FUNGHI [V] Mushrooms, garlic 22 | 30
PROSCIUTTO Ham, cheese 22| 30
PEPPERONI Pepperoni, roast red capsicum 22| 30
VEGETARIANA [V] Mushrooms, olives, pineapple, garlic, asparagus, capsicum, red onion 24 | 32
SICILIANA Chorizo, parsley, fresh tomato, red onion, mushrooms 24 | 32
CARNIVORO Salami, bacon, ham, pepperoni, BBQ sauce 24 | 32
DI COSTA [V] Sun dried tomatoes, feta, red onion, olives, garlic, basil 25 | 33
CAPRITZIOSA [V] Capers, olives, anchovies, garlic, mushroom 25 | 33
EL GRECO Lamb, red onion, feta, capsicum, olives, tzatziki, basil 27| 35
QUATTRO STAGIONI Salami, ham, mushrooms, prawns 26 | 34
POLLO Chicken, capsicum, onion and mushrooms 24 | 32
DIVINO CSalami, ham, bacon, mushroom, onion, capsicum 27 | 35
GUSTOZA Chorizo, mushrooms, capsicum, feta and lime chili 27 | 35
FRUITI DE MARE Selection of seafood and garlic 27 | 35
CALTZONE Authentic folded Italian pizza with your choice of filling excluding El Greco or Seafood 37
MACARONIA – PASTA
Gluten free option $4 extra ( with penne pasta only )
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE Traditional Italian ground beef in a herb and tomato sauce 28
BASIL AND PESTO TORTELLINI [V] Tortellini with mushrooms and garlic in a cream sauce 28
VEGETARIAN LASAGNE [V] Spinach, mushrooms layered with pasta and a bechamel sauce 29
BEEF LASAGNE Ground beef layered with pasta in a bechamel sauce 29
SPAGHETTI VERDURA [V] Capsicum, olives, mushroom, onion, spinach and garlic in a tomato cream sauce 29
SPAGHETTI PUTANESCA [V] Capers, olives, anchovies and tomato sauce 29
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA Spaghetti with bacon and mushrooms in a white wine and garlic cream sauce 29
SPAGHETTI POLLO PICANTE Spaghetti with chicken, capsicum, olives, chilli, garlic in a white wine and tomato cream sauce 30
PENNE DI COSTA Penne with chicken, bacon, mushrooms, blue cheese and garlic in a tomato cream sauce 31
FETTUCCINE EL GRECO Fettuccine with smoked chicken, mushrooms in a white wine and tomato cream sauce 31
SPAGHETTI MARINARA Spaghetti with seafood and capers, cooked in a tomato sauce 31
PIZZA BREADS
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
DIPS
TZATZIKI [V] Greek style yoghurt, dill, garlic and extra virgin olive oil, served with pita 12
SALATES – SALADS
GREEK Traditional recipe with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, black olives, feta and salad greens with a homemade dressing 19
EL GRECO Smoked Chicken,tomatoes,cucumber,cheese and salad greens with a homemade Italian dressing 20
MEZEDES-STARTERS
PATATES [V] Curly deep fried potatoes 9
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] Cooked in a mild garlic cream sauce 20 | 30
PIZZA
All pizzas are served with a mix of edam and mozzarella cheeses, garlic and fresh parsley
Gluten free option $4 extra
Two sizes available – small|large
MARGHERITA [V] Tomato, basil, mozzarella 17 | 25
HAWAIIAN Ham, cheese, pineapple 22 | 30
AL FUNGHI [V] Mushrooms, garlic 22 | 30
PEPPERONI Pepperoni, roast red capsicum 22| 30
PROSCIUTTO Ham, cheese 22| 30
VEGETARIANA [V] Mushrooms, olives, pineapple, garlic, asparagus, capsicum, onion 24 | 32
SICILIANA Chorizo, fresh tomato, onion, mushrooms 24 | 32
CARNIVORO Salami, bacon, ham, pepperoni, BBQ sauce 24| 32
DI COSTA [V] Sun dried tomatoes, feta, red onion, olives, garlic, basil 25 | 33
CAPRITZIOSA [V] Capers, olives, anchovies, garlic, mushroom 25 | 33
QUATTRO STAGIONI Salami, ham, mushrooms, prawns 26 | 34
POLLO Chicken, capsicum, onion and mushrooms 26 | 34
GUSTOZA Chorizo, mushrooms, capsicum, feta and lime chili 27 | 35
FRUITI DI MARE Selection of seafood and garlic 27 | 35
DIVINO Salami,ham,bacon,mushroom,onion,capsicum 27 | 35
EL GRECO Lamb, onion, feta, capsicum, olives, tzatziki 27 | 35
MACARONIA – PASTA
Gluten free option $4 extra ( with penne pasta only )
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE Traditional Italian ground beef in a herb and tomato sauce 28
BASIL AND PESTO TORTELLINI [V] With a mushroom and garlic cream sauce 28
VEGETARIAN LASAGNE [V] Spinach, mushrooms layered with pasta and a bechamel sauce 29
BEEF LASAGNE Ground beef layered with pasta in a bechamel sauce 29
SPAGHETTI VERDURA [V] Capsicum, olives, mushroom, onion, spinach and garlic in a tomato cream sauce 29
SPAGHETTI PUTANESCA [V] Capers, olives, anchovies and tomato sauce 29
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA Bacon, mushrooms in a white wine and garlic cream sauce 29
SPAGHETTI POLLO PICANTE Chicken, capsicum, olives, chilli, and garlic in a white wine and tomato cream sauce 30
PENNE DI COSTA Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, blue cheese and garlic in a tomato cream sauce (Kosta’s favourite) 31
FETTUCCINE EL GRECO Smoked chicken, mushrooms in a white wine and tomato cream sauce 31
SPAGHETTI MARINARA [V] A generous mix of seafood, cooked with capers, in a tomato sauce 31
PIATA – MAIN | GREEK
Mains are served with rosemary potatoes and fresh market vegetables
SOUVLAKI Free range chicken breast pieces skewered and cooked on the grill, served with tzatziki and warm pita with salad 33
LAMB VASILIKIS Ground lamb filled with fresh capsicum and feta, topped with homemade lamb gravy ( Kostas’ Grandmother’s recipe!) 36
DESSERTS
BAKLAVAS Filo with walnut, pistachio, spices and honey syrup, served with ice cream 12
TIRAMISU Traditional Italian dessert (Kostas secret recipe!) with marscapone,liqueur and brandy 12
MEDITERRANEAN WINES
TRE STELLE GRECO/FIANO Glass 12 Bottle 54
VERTIKIO Glass 12 Bottle 54
FANTINI PINOT GRIGIO Glass 12 Bottle 54
PORTA LEONE PROSECCO Bottle 200ml 14
ALBA LUNA PROSECCO Bottle 750ml 44
RENZO MASI CHIANTI RUFINA DOGG Glass 12 Bottle 54
PICCINI CHIANTI Glass 12 Bottle 54
FARNESE MONTEPULCIANO Glass 12 Bottle 52
FMESSAPI PRIMITIVO DI PUGLIA Glass 12 Bottle 52
NZ & AUSTRALIAN WINES
GIESEN THE BROTHERS SAUVIGNON BLANC Glass 11 Bottle 48
ARA RESOLUTE SAUVIGNON BLANC Bottle 68
GIESEN THE BROTHERS CHARDONNAY Glass 11 Bottle 48
ARA SINGLE ESTATE PINOT GRIS Glass 12 Bottle 54
ARA SINGLE ESTATE PINOT NOIR ROSÉ Glass 12 Bottle 54
GIESEN THE BROTHERS PINOT NOIR Glass 13 Bottle 56
ARA RESOLUTE PINOT NOIR Bottle 78
PETER LEHMANN HILL & VALLEY SHIRAZ 2013 Glass 12 Bottle 52
BEERS & MORE
PERONI TAP 400ML 10.00
MENABREA LAGER 330ML 9.50
MENABREA DOUBLE MALT 330ML 9.50
MORETTI ZERO 0% ALC 330ML 9.50
PURE BLONDE,PERONI, HEINEKEN, CORONA, STEINLAGER 9
CIDER GREEN APPLE 330ML 9
LIMONCELLO 13
TSANTALI OUZO 13
PELEGRINO MOSCATO D’SICILIA 14
Non Alcoholic Drinks: 5
A range of Tea and Coffees also available
DESSERTS
BAKLAVAS Filo with walnut, pistachio, spices and honey syrup, served with ice cream 14
LIMONCELLO CHEESECAKE Cheesecake made with limoncello liqueur 13
VESUVIO CHOCOLATE CAKE Chocolate cake with a caramel centre 13
TIRAMISOU Served 14
GELATO Limoncello or another taste freshly made, locally 13
CREAM CARAMELLE Limoncello or another taste freshly made, locally 14
TARTS GF Limoncello or another taste freshly made, locally 14
DATE PUDDING Limoncello or another taste freshly made, locally 16
KIDS’ MEALS $17
Choose one main meal or pizza or pasta, and dessert for $17
MAIN COURSE
CALAMARI Deep fried calamari rings served with garlic and fresh lemon juice
KEFTEDAKIA Beef and lamb meatballs made with fresh herbs
OR
PIZZA
Gluten free option $4 extra
HAWAIIAN Ham, pineapple – tomato base with a mix of edam and mozzarella cheeses, finished with garlic and fresh parsley
PEPPERONI Pepperoni, roast red capsicum – tomato base with a mix of edam and mozzarella cheeses, finished with garlic and fresh parsley
OR
PASTA
Gluten free option $4 extra ( with penne pasta only )
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE Traditional Italian ground beef in a herb and tomato sauce
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA Spaghetti with bacon and mushrooms in a white wine and garlic cream sauce
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DESSERT
ICE CREAM SUNDAE Two scoops of vanilla ice-cream with your choice of chocolate or raspberry sauce
Non Alcoholic Drinks Charlie’s Organic Beverages $5
Kids’ meals available under 12 years of age

SPECIAL DISHES

STARTERS
CALAMARI : $19
Deep fried rings served with garlic and fresh lemon juice

PIATA - MAIN | GREEK
MOUSSAKAS : $37
Layers of potato, aubergine, zucchini, ground beef and bechamel sauce

DESSERTS
BAKLAVAS: $12
Filo with walnut, pistachio, spices and honey syrup, served with ice cream
Restaurant Location
El Greco
Opening Hours
We are closed temporarily
Restaurant Details
1/1 The Esplanade Campbells Bay, North Shore, Auckland
Sarah Newson M 021 931 644
Kostas Grigorakis M 021 121 4406
E info@elgreco.co.nz