Santorini Greek Taverna Menu Prices (CA)

Appetizers

Saganaki

No Greek restaurant is complete without Saganaki. The dish is essentially fried cheese, but the description does not do it justice. First, a slice of rich kefalograviera, a hard cheese made from goat’s milk, is soaked in milk and covered with a light dusting of flour to form a crust when cooking. After flouring, the cheese is cooked with a touch of olive oil, until golden on both sides and until the cheese has become soft (but not too soft). The hot pan is quickly brought tableside and drizzled with fresh lemon juice for a sizzling effect a

$14.00

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Papoutsakia

To make this dish, fresh zucchini is slow roasted until soft. The zucchini is hollowed and filled with ground beef. It’s topped with a creamy bechamel sauce that is simply divine.

$9.00

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Spanakopita

Spanakopita is a traditional and well-known Greek dish. The dish stems from two words, ‘Spana’ – meaning spinach and pita. Although not on our menu, you can also find tyropita (cheese pie) Loukanikopita (sausage pie) and eliopita (olive pie). All dishes are made using layers of thin phyllo pastry. Our spanakopita are filled with seasoned spinach and feta cheese for a unique and mouthwatering combination. They are then slow baked until the phyllo is thoroughly cooked, crispy and golden brown.

$11.00

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Soutzoukakia

Full of incredible Greek flavours, this hearty dish is a great starter for those extra cold calgary nights. The dish is unique to both Greece and turkey and in the latter is also known as smyrna meatballs. In Greek, the work soutzoukakia means spicy little sausages. However, they can be more accurately described as oblong meatballs. First, the meatballs are made with ground beef, chilli powder, cumin, parsley, cinnamon, and other ingredients. Next, they are slow cooked in a rich tomato sauce, with white wine and garlic and served nice and warm!

$10.00

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Dolmathes

Dolmathes are another well-known Greek dish and bring Greek vineyards right to your table. Essentially, dolmathes are vine leaves, stuffed with ground beef, rice and herbs. Next, they are slowly baked to cook the rice and beef. They are then cooked in a lemon and egg sauce, creating a rich, creamy, and deliciously tangy sauce.

$10.00

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Keftethes

Keftethes or Greek meatballs are a common and well-known Greek dish. Made from minced beef, we add onion, garlic, potato, and other ‘secret’ ingredients. They are served with a small side of satziki.

$9.00

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Mithia

Mithia or mussels are great for sharing. The freshest mussels are sautéed with butter, garlic, fresh tomato, and herbs.

$14.00

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Garithes

Garithes or prawns, is another example of the strong reliance on seafood. Our prawns are sautéed with butter, white wine, garlic, and lemon. This rich and indulgent dish will have you wanting more.

$14.00

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Calamari

Kalamari directly translates to squid. Greek cuisine is rich in seafood and kalamari is a staple of Greek diet, served in a variety of different ways. Our kalamari is lightly battered with seasoned flour and fried. Frying cooks the squid and adds just the right amount of crunch. It is served with tzatziki and a slice of lemon.

$14.00

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Cold Appetizer Platter

Our cold appetizer platter is the perfect way to sample all of our cold appetizers! The dish includes hommus, satziki, tarama, melitzano, anginares, and feta cheeses. It includes an order of pita bread and will allow you try all of our excellence dips.

$20.00

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Pita Bread

Another standard in Greek and middle Eastern cuisine, pita bread is eaten with an accompanying dip. It is served with a very light brushing of melted butter.

$3.00

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Feta Cheese & Olives

No Greek restaurant is complete without feta and olives. No fuss here, a few slices of calgary’s best feta, kalamata olives and a pinch of olive oil makes this dish perfect.

$10.00

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Octopus

Seafood is a staple of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. A favourite, either as a starter, or as a snack with some ouzo, is octopus. The octopus is slow boiled for several hours to ensure a soft texture. The octopus then sits in a bath of olive oil, lemon and garlic. Served, chilled it is a nourishing and refreshing starter.

$12.00

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Anginares

Deliciously marinated artichoke hearts.

$8.00

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Hommus

Hommus is a well-known dip in both Greek and middle Eastern cuisine. Recently, hommus has gained widespread appeal as it is rich in protein. Hommus is made by mixing chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. A must!

$10.00

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Tarama

Tarama or also known as taramosalata is typical Greek dip made from the salted and cured roe (caviar) of carp. It’s pronounced pink color originates from the color of the roe. The roe is blended with olive oil, grated onion, lemon juice, and bread until it reaches a mayonnaise-like consistency. It is best eaten as a dip with pita bread.

$10.00

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Melitzanosalata

A fantastic refreshing dip made from eggplant. The freshest eggplants are first drizzled with olive oil and seasoned before being slow roasted until they are falling apart. The soft eggplant is mixed with lemon and olive oil and cooled to give the dish a light refreshing taste.

$10.00

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Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a dip made from strained Greek yogurt, garlic, cucumber, and olive oil. The dish is served with many of our many courses but can also be ordered separately with some pita bread.

$10.00

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Seafood Appetizer Platter

Our seafood appetizer platter is a celebration of the Greek’s strong reliance on the see. The seafood appetizer platter features crisp kalamari, sautéed prawns, fresh scallops and marinated octopus.

$25.00

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Horiatiki

Often the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Greek cuisine. The Greek salad is known around the world and is single-handedly the most popular Greek dish. It is revered by those staying healthy, as it features an array of fresh vegetables, a dash of healthy extra virgin olive oil and protein rich feta cheese. Our Greek salad features fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, crisp red onions and green peppers. It is topped with crumbled feta and seasoned with oregano, salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.

$12.00

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Psilokomeni

Psilokomeni literally translates to ‘thinly sliced’ and features thin slices of romaine lettuce. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion are diced, and added to the salad which is seasoned with salt, pepper, and oregano. It is drizzled with a touch of vinaigrette for a tangy taste.

$10.00

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Halloumi

Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese that is made from goat and sheep’s milk. This cheese uniquely originates from the small Greek island of Cyprus and is also found in middle Eastern cuisine. The cheese can be served in a variety of ways, including fresh, with slices of watermelon, for a unique and refreshing combination. Our halloumi is fried until the cheese softens and until golden on both sides. It is served with a slice of lemon and is to die for!

$7.00

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Main Courses

Horiatiki (Main Courses)

Often the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Greek cuisine. The Greek salad is known around the world and is single-handedly the most popular Greek dish. It is revered by those staying healthy, as it features an array of fresh vegetables, a dash of healthy extra virgin olive oil and protein rich feta cheese. Our Greek salad features fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, crisp red onions and green peppers. It is topped with crumbled feta and seasoned with oregano, salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.

$12.00

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Psilokomeni (Main Courses)

Psilokomeni literally translates to ‘thinly sliced’ and features thin slices of romaine lettuce. Tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion are diced, and added to the salad which is seasoned with salt, pepper, and oregano. It is drizzled with a touch of vinaigrette for a tangy taste.

$10.00

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Arni Souvlaki

Arni (lamb) souvlaki is another classic Greek dish. We use the finest Alberta lamb and season the meat with oregano, garlic, lemon, and red wine. The meat rests to absorb the marinade and is grilled over a hot flame. The tender lamb is served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$27.00

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Moshari Souvlaki

We are proud to use only Grade A Alberta beef for this dish. Tender filet mignon is gingerly sliced into cubes and seasoned with seasoning salt and pepper and is grilled over a hot flame. As proud Calgarians and Albertans, we recognize that this dish doesn’t need much more and that our high quality beef will speak for itself. The ‘melt of the skewer’ beef is served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$32.00

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Garithes Souvlaki

Garithes (prawn) souvlaki is made using fresh prawns. The prawns are lightly seasoned with seasoning salt and pepper and grilled over a hot flame. The perfectly cooked gairthes are drizzled with olive oil and served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$27.00

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Hirino Souvlaki

Hirino (pork) souvlaki is a mainstay in Greek cuisine. Apart from its focus on seafood, Greek cuisine also uses a significant amount of both lamb and pork. The pork is cut into cubes and seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon. The meat rests to absorb the marinade and is grilled over a hot flame. The pork is served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$25.00

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Prawns & Scallops Souvlaki

A seafood based souvlaki that incorporates both prawns and scallops. The fresh seafood is lightly seasoned with seasoning salt, garlic, pepper, and lemon and is grilled over a hot flame. The souvlaki is served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$29.00

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Mediterranean Sea Bass

Yes, fish can swim, but for us, they fly! On occasion and depending on availability, we special order and fly fresh Mediterranean sea bass or sea bream from the small island of Cyprus. It doesn’t get more authentic than this! The fish is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and lemon and served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$35.00

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Mediterranean Sea Bream

Yes, fish can swim, but for us, they fly! On occasion and depending on availability, we special order and fly fresh Mediterranean sea bass or sea bream from the small island of Cyprus. It doesn’t get more authentic than this! The fish is seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and lemon and served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$35.00

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Garithes Yiahni

Fresh garithes (prawns) are seasoned with garlic, olive oil and lemon. Next, they are sautéed in a rich tomato and white wine sauce and topped with a sparse sprinkling of feta cheese. They are served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$29.00

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Psessa

Psessa (halibut) is a meaty white fish with a mild flavour and texture. We season the fish with garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper and broil in over a hot flame. It is topped with lemon and olive oil dressing and served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$28.00

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Solomos

Although not a traditional Greek dish, we are proud to use and serve Pacific salmon. Made ‘Greek style’, we season the salmon with garlic, olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper. It is broiled over a hot flame and topped with lemon and olive oil dressing and served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$25.00

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Seafood Platter (for Two)

Greek cuisine is known for its heavy reliance on seafood. Our seafood platter serves two and contains many of our favourite seafood dishes. Our seafood platter includes a small horiatiki salad to start. The main platter includes broiled psessa, broiled solomos, crispy kalamari, and sautéed garithes and scallops. The platter is drizzled with and olive oil and lemon sauce and served with rice, roast lemon potatoes and vegetables.

$78.00

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Pastichio

A baked pasta dish that contains ground beef and bechamel sauce. The layered dish starts with tubular pasta, a middle layer of seasoned ground beef and a final top layer of creamy bechamel sauce.

$27.00

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Moussaka

Moussaka is a layered dish featuring eggplant, potato and ground beef. The Greek equivalent to shepherd’s pie, moussaka is common throughout Greece and neighbouring regions. The first layer of the dish is potato, followed next by eggplant. Seasoned ground beef is then added and finally it is topped with a creamy bechamel sauce. The dish is slow-cooked and served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$27.00

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Arni Kleftiko

Arni (lamb) kleftiko is a rustic traditional Greek dish, made primarily with slow cooked lamb. The term ‘kleftiko’ originates from the work ‘klefti’ or thief and thus is literally translated to ‘the stolen meat’. The term began in the 1800s when it was illegal for the average person to own meat. This results in many people stealing meat and cooking it in makeshift ovens dug into the ground or into the hillside. The openings would be sealed with rocks or mud to prevent the smell from drifting our and giving away the thief’s hidden meal. Eventual

$33.00

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Arni Psito

Psito, refers to the cooking method, and simply means, roast meat. It can be made with chicken, lamb, goat, or pork. Our dish features arni (lamb). Alberta rack of lamb sets the dish up for success, which is seasoned with oregano, garlic, lemon, and rosemary. The rack is slow roasted and served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$35.00

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Brizoles

Broiled lamb chops that are perfectly seasoned and grilled just right. After they are cooked, they are tossed in an olive oil, lemon, and oregano sauce and plated with a touch of parsley. They are served with rice, potatoes and vegetables.

$35.00

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Gourounaki Psito

Roast pig that is out of this world! Available most weekends (but not guaranteed), gourounaki psito is a long running special. The pig is slow roasted with oregano, lemon and olive oil and served with rice, potatoes and vegetables. Once of the best parts of this dish is the flavourful and crunchy crackling that will have you wanting more! Ask your waiter, or feel free to call in and reserve an order ahead of time.

$29.00

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Desserts

Baklava

Baklava is the most well-known dessert of Greece. Its popularity extends well beyond its borders and has become a staple in middle Eastern cuisine. Baklava is a layered sweet pastry made with 33 layers of phyllo. The specific number of phyllo layers has a religious connotation and signifies the 33 years of christ’s life. The dish is filled with crushed almonds and other nuts that are seasoned with cinnamon and other spices. The pastry is baked and then rests in a bath of cinnamon infused honey. The baklava sits in the honey for several hours so

$6.00

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Bougatsa

Bougatsa begins, yet again, with phyllo pastry. Thin pieces of phyllo are layered together and lightly coated with melted butter. A serving of custard in placed in the centre of the flat phyllo, which is then wrapped around the filling. Once sealed, the pastry is baked until gold brown and topped with cinnamon and icing sugar.

$6.00

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Krema Karamelle

Although not a traditional Greek dish, cream caramel is a common dessert in many parts of Greece. Also known as flan, this custard dessert is well known for the thin top layer of caramel. Sugar syrup is cooked to a caramel stage and poured into a mold to form the thin layer that will become the top. The custard base is added and the dish is cooked in a bain-marie (water bath) in the oven. Once cooked it is chilled and prior to serving is turned so that thin caramel layer is on top. Turning out the dish requires care and often times there are mi

$6.00

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Yogurt & Honey with Walnuts

Greek yogurt is all the craze today, but we were eating it long ago. Often times, the simplest things are the best and this is really the case here! The dish encompasses…. Well, yogurt, honey, and walnuts. Did we miss anything.

$6.00

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