Τζατζίκι // Tzatziki
a dip made with Greek yoghurt, cucumber and garlic. Perfect for dipping your pitta bread into. V
4.25
Tαραμoσαλάτα // Taramosalata
a tasty seafood dip
4.25
Χούμος // Hoummus
a wholesome dip made from chickpeas and tahini paste with garlic. V
4.25
Μελιτζάνoσαλατα // Melitzanosalata
a flavoursome dip made from smoked aubergine. V
4.35
Τυροκαφτερί // Tyrokafteri
a hot spicy dip made with Greek cheese. V
4.75
Ντολμάδες // Dolmathes
rice, herbs and minced beef delicately wrapped in the leaves of the grapevine
5.50
Ντολμάδες Χωρίς Κιμά // Vegetarian Dolmathes
rice and herbs delicately wrapped in the leaves of the grapevine. V
5.00
Kεφτέδες // Keftedes
traditional meatballs made with freshly ground beef and perfectly seasoned with Greek herbs.
5.00
Κοτοκεφτέδες // Kotokeftedes
chicken meatballs, seasoned with Greek herbs.
5.00
Χαλούμι Ψιτό // Grilled Haloumi Cheese V
4.75
Κεφαλοτύρι // Kefalotyri
a cheese from Crete which is lightly fried. V
6.00
Ντάκος // Dakos
a ring of Cretan, hard-baked bread, topped with chopped tomatoes, feta, oregano and drizzled with olive oil. V
4.25
Σαγανάκι Με Φέτα // Feta Saganaki
baked feta cheese in a tomato and basil sauce. V
4.50
Σαγανάκι Με Μύδια // Mussels Saganaki
mussels baked in a tomato sauce and feta
5.50
Σαγανάκι Με Γαρίδες // Prawn Saganaki
prawns baked in a tomato sauce and feta
6.25
Μπεκρί Μεζέ // Bekri Meze
diced pork cooked in a spicy sauce
6.00
Γίγαντες // Butter Beans
with onions and carrots in a delicious tomato sauce. V
3.85
Aχνιστά // Axnist
steamed mussels.
6.00
Λουκάνικα // Loukanika
spicy pork village sausages.
5.00
Τιγανιά Λουκάνικα // Tigania Loukanika
spicy pork village sausages cooked with onions and mixed peppers
6.50
Κολοκύθια Τηγανιτά // Thinly Sliced Courgettes
fried in a light batter. V
4.85
Μαρίδα // Fried Whitebait
in a light bread-crumb
5.00
Kαλαμάρι // Fried Kalamari
small squid, deep fried in batter
6.50
Σπανακοπιτάκια // Individual Spinach Pies
made with a light filo pastry. V
5.00
Φέτα Ψητή // Grilled Feta Cheese
4.50
ALLERGENS – Please note that due to the nature of our kitchen we cannot guarantee that airborne particles have not cross-contaminated our dishes. If you have food allergies and wish to know more about our food or
ingredients used, please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff.
V = Vegetarian option
Four course meze menu for two people including a starter of mixed dips, chicken keftedes, dolmades, beef meatballs and loukanika (smoked sausages), followed by mousaka, beef stifado and mixed souvlaki, finished off with a tea or coffee and a dessert of your choice.
£38.00
Μουσάκα // Mousaka
made of layers of minced beef, courgette, aubergine and potato, all topped off with a creamy béchamel sauce
12.00
Μουσάκα Χωρίς Κιμά // Vegetarian Mousaka
made to the original recipe, but with more delicious vegetables instead of minced beef. V
10.00
Στιφάδο Με Μοσχάρι // Beef Stifado
a rich beef stew, with onions in a tomato sauce and is served with rice
11.50
Γιουβετσι // Youvetsi
slow-cooked beef in a tomato sauce, baked in the oven with fithe pasta. (rice-shaped pasta)
11.00
Παστίτσιο // Pastitsio
a many layered pasta dish made with seasoned minced beef in tomato, topped off with a creamy béchamel sauce
10.50
Κλέφτικο // Kleftiko
slow-cooked lamb, on the bone in tomato sauce and served with oven potatoes, chips or rice
15.00
Σουφρίτο // Soufrito
medallions of beef, cooked with olive oil and garlic, in a light lemon sauce, served with oven potatoes, chips or rice and salad
15.00
Soutzoukakia
slow-cooked beef burgers, baked in the oven in a rich garlic, cumin and tomato sauce
11.00
Σχάρας // Hot From the Grill
Μπιφτέκια // Greek Style Beef Burgers
9.00
Kοτόπουλο Σουβλάκι // Chicken Souvlaki
pieces of chicken breast on a skewer
11.00
Χοιρινό Σουβλάκι // Pork Souvlaki
grilled pork on a skewer
10.00
Aρνί Σουβλάκι // Lamb Souvlaki
grilled lamb on a skewer
13.00
Χοιρινή Μπριζόλα // Pork Chop
11.00
Βοσκού // Voskou
pork chop topped with yoghurt and melted Cretan cheese
13.00
Παιδάκια // Marinated, Cretan Style Lamb Chops
14.00
Κόντρα Φιλέτο // 10oz Sirloin Steak
16.00
Φιλέτο // 8oz Fillet Steak
20.00
Ποικοιλία Ψιτόν // Mixed Grill
chicken, beef burger, lamb chop and a pork chop
15.00
All of the above are served with a choice of oven potatoes, rice or chips,
and a choice of salad or vegetables.
Accompanying sauces are also available – see below for our selection.
Θέλετε λίγη σάλτσα; // Fancy some sauce on the top?
(all sauces are £3.50 each)
Μανιτάρι//Manitari – a wild mushroom sauce finished with cream.
Πιπεράτη//Pepper sauce – peppercorn, brandy and cream sauce.
Αλανιάρα//Alaniara – a spicy, creamy sauce with tomato, onions and peppers.
Madam Sousou – a creamy mustard sauce with pimento, onions and mushrooms.
Ζυμαρικά // Pasta Dishes
Meatballs And Spaghetti
in tomato sauce
7.50
Spaghetti
with a selection of vegetables in tomato sauce
7.00
Seafood Spaghetti With Prawns, Calamari And Mussels
13.00
Salads
Χωριάτικη // Greek Salad
made of tomatoes, cucumber, onions, green peppers, olives and feta cheese. V
5.50
Ντοματoσαλάτα // Tomato Salad
with onion rings and olives. V
3.50
Мαρούλι // Seasonal Lettuce Salad
with an olive oil and lemon dressing. V
4.50
Κοτοσαλάτα // Grilled, Marinated Chicken
in a salad of lettuce, tomato and cucumber
8.50
Σαλάτα Με Λαχανικά Εποχής // Grilled, Marinated Seasonal Vegetables
served cold, with salad. V
7.00
Ψωμί // Bread / Pitta Bread
1.20
Ελιές // Olives
2.00
Φέτα // Feta Cheese
2.95
Garlic Bread
2.95
Πατάτες Τιγανιτές // Chips
2.50
Μπακλαβά // Baklava
3.50
Κανταίφι // Kadaifi
3.50
Γιαούρτι Με Μέλι // Yoghurt With Honey
3.80
Παγωτό // Ice Cream
3.50
Κείκ // Various Gateâux
4.50
Galaktoboureko
3.85
ALLERGENS – Please note that due to the nature of our kitchen we cannot guarantee that airborne particles have not cross-contaminated our dishes.
If you have food allergies or intolerances and wish to know more about our food, or the ingredients used, please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff.
Red Wine
Hadzimihalis
A Cabernet Sauvignon unique to the Hadzimihalis estate in Attica
23.50
Metoxi
A silky Cabernet Sauvignon mixed with Limnios grape from Mount Athos
19.50
Nemea
A deep, red wine with a hint of cinnamon from the Landidis estate
20..00
Grand Reserve Boutari
Dry red wine, aged for over four years in oak barrels. Xinomavro variety.
24.00
Makedonikos
A dry, red wine with a rich aroma from Macedonia
17.80
Othello
A unique Cypriot red wine with a subtle, spicy aftertaste
22.00
Kanenas
A complicated mix of aromas with a tobacco and pepper aftertaste from Chiraz and Mavroudi grape.
21.00
Barbera D'Alba Doc Cantine Terre Del Barolo
Soft and fragrant on the nose with aromatic overtones of ripe grapes. Warm generous flavours with a rich, velvety finish.
25.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Doc Ca d'Rocci
Classic Cabernet Sauvignon from a good vintage and one of Veneto's finest wineries. Deep, cherry red ripe berries and silky spice finish.
21.00
Rioja Crianza
Smooth and elegant with hints of ripe fruits and American oak.
21.00
House Wine Bottle 750ml
Agioritiko grape from Peloponnese region with an excellent grape aroma.
16.50
House Wine Large Glass 250ml
6.00
House Wine Regular 175ml
4.75
White Wine
Prosecco Contarini
A firm and crisp sparkling white wine. Also served by the glass 175ml
22.00 // 6.00
Makedonikos
A dry, white wine with a fresh grape flavour
17.50
Malagouzia
A dry wine from an ancient vine with a distinct taste of grapes
19.50
Kanenas
Chardonnay and moscato with a citrus and rose aftertaste.
18.00
Hadzimihalis
A dry Chardonnay, unique to the Hadzimihali estate in Attica.
23.00
Retsina
A dry, white wine that's uniquely flavoured with pine tree resin.
15.00
Little Ark
A fresh, aromatic dry wine from the Peloponnese region.
20.00
Pinot Grigio Tentazoni D'Aba
Delicate on the nose with a scent of Acacia flower and pears. Elegantly structured, with a full fruity finish.
22.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Intense bouquet with fragrance of fig and elderflower, fruity with a fresh finish
22.00
Rose Wines
Boutari Demi-Sec
A medium-dry rosé wine from North Greece, Xinomavro variety.
17.50
Makedonikos
A rosé wine with a fresh grape flavour and aroma.
17.50
House Wine Bottle 750ml
An excellent dry white wine from the Sabbatiano grape.
16.50
House Wine Bottle 250ml
6.00
House Wine Bottle 175ml
4.75
As the percentage/volume varies from season to season in all of our wines, the figure has not been listed, but your waiter will be able to advise you of this as required.
Signature Cocktails
TEARS OF CHIOS
mastiha, vodka, lime, agave syrup, grape and mint
8.25
STEVE-A-COLADA
slushie w/white rum, coconut rum, spiced rum, lime juice, bitters and grenadine syrup
7.95
ANONYMOUS
metaxa 5*, flat ginger beer, bitters, lime
8.25
GREEK AND TONIC
mastiha, gin, rosemary, cucumber, pepper corns and tonic
8.45
OUZO LAGOON
ouzo, lemon, blue curacau and lemonade
7.65
P.O.T.A (PIRATES OF THE AEGEAN)
rum, limoncello, orange juice, pineapple juice, dried cretan village sage and black pepper
8.25
LEMON DROP SPRITZER
limoncello, aperol, vodka, bitter lemon
7.95
Regular Cocktails
MOJITO
rum, cane sugar syrup, mint, lime and soda
7.50
MARGARITIA
tequila, triple sec, lime (with a salted glass)
7.95
FRENCH MARTINI
vodka, chambord, fresh pineapple juice
6.95
GODFATHER
blended whiskey, amaretto and lime
7.45
SEX ON THE BEACH
vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry and orange juice
6.45
COSMOPOLITAN
vodka, cointreau, lime and cranberry juice
6.95
ESPRESSO MARTINI
kahlua, vodka and a shot of strong espresso
7.25
Mocktails
VIRGIN P.O.T.A
sugar syrup, lemon juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, dried cretan village sage and black pepper
3.70
VIRGIN STEVE-A-COLADA
slushie w/ pineapple juice, lime juice and grenadine syrup
3.95
VIRGIN MOJITO
mint, fresh lime, home made pure cane sugar syrup and soda
3.45
VIRGIN TEQUILA SUNRISE
orange juice, grenadine
2.95
SHIRLEY TEMPLE
gernadine, sugar syrup, lemon juice and ginger ale
3.45
ELDERFLOWER FIZZ
elderflower cordial, lime, mint, soda
3.45
THE RED-HEADDED GINGER
cranberry, ginger ale and lime
2.95
Shots
ALIEN BRAIN HEMORRAGE
peach schnapps, baileys, grenadine, blue curacau
2.95
BABY GUINESS
kahlua and baileys
2.95
BLUEZO
chilled ouzo and blue curacau
2.95
MELONBALL
vodka, midoori, pineapple juice
2.95
KARPOUZAKI (THE LITTLE WATERMELON)
amaretto, southern comfort, grenadine and orange juice
2.45
OPA KRETA STYLE
raki, triple sec, cointreau, fresh lemon juice
3.54
Soup of the Day
Chef’s soup of the day
£3.00
Hummous
Mashed chick-pea dip, served with pitta bread
£3.00
Tsatziki
A dip made with Greek yoghurt, cucumber and garlic. Perfect for dipping your pitta bread into. V
£3.00
Melitzanosalata
A flavoursome dip made from smoked aubergine. V
£3.00
Taramasalata
A tasty seafood dip
£3.00
Kolokuthokeftedes
Shallow-fried courgette balls, served with garlic mayonnaise
£3.50
Kouloukopsomo
Grilled garlic bread served with salad
£3.00
Small Greek Salad
Tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce, green peppers and feta cheese
£3.00
Soutzoukakia Smyrneika
Oven-baked meatballs in a cumin, garlic and tomato sauce
£3.50
Chicken Gyros
Chicken gyros served with tsatziki and chips
£6.00
Keftedakia Kokkinista
Lamb, beef and chicken meatballs in a tomato sauce with peppers and feta served with chips or spaghetti
£8.50
Smoked Pork Pancetta
Smoked pork in a barbecue sauce, served with crushed potatoes
£7.50
Burgers with Yoghurt Sauce
Lamb and chicken burgers in a tomato, garlic and yoghurt sauce, served with chips and pitta bread
£8.50
Beef Kokkinisto
Beef, baked in the oven with rice-shaped orzo pasta, in a rich tomato sauce
£7.50
Kalamari Tiganito
Shallow-fried calamari served with chips and garlic yoghurt mayonnaise
£8.50
Vegetarian Mix
Giant butter beans, vegetable dolmathes served with chips and salad
£7.00
Souvlaki
Chicken, pork or lamb souvlaki served with chips, tsatziki and pitta bread
£7.00 (Lamb £1.50 extra)
Risotto
Seafood or vegetable risotto finished with a fresh tomato and herb sauce
£7.00
Seftalia
Cypriot-style lamb and pork sausage, served with tsastziki, chips and salad
£7.50
ALLERGENS – Please note that due to the nature of our kitchen we cannot guarantee that airborne particles have not cross-contaminated our dishes. If you have food allergies and wish to know more about our food or ingredients used, please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff.
STARTERS
Tzatziki V
Made with Greek yoghurt, cucumber and garlic. Perfect for dipping into with pitta bread
4.00
Taramosalata
A tasty seafood dip
4.00
Hoummus V
A wholesome dip made from chickpeas and tahini paste with garlic
4.00
Melitzanosalata V
A flavoursome dip made from smoked
4.00
Tyrokafteri V
A hot spicy dip made with Greek cheese
4.00
Dolmathes
Rice, herbs and minced beef delicately wrapped in the leaves of the grapevine
6.00
Vegetarian dolmathes V
Rice and herbs delicately wrapped in the leaves of the grapevine
6.00
Keftedes
Traditional meatballs made with freshly ground beef and perfectly seasoned with Greek herbs
5.00
Kotokeftedes
Chicken meatballs, seasoned with Greek herbs
5.00
Grilled haloumi cheese V
5.50
Kefalotyri V
A traditional Cretan cheese, lightly fried
6.00
Feta saganaki V
Baked feta cheese in a tomato and basil sauce
4.50
Prawn saganaki
Prawns baked in tomato sauce & feta
6.25
Butter beans with onions and carrots in a delicious tomato sauce V
4.50
Fried courgette balls V
5.00
Fried kalamari - small squid, deep fried in batter
6.50
SALADS
Greek salad is made of tomatoes, cucumber, onions, green peppers, olives and feta cheese V
5.50
Grilled, marinated chicken, in a salad of lettuce, tomato and cucumber
8.50
Daily special seasonal salad V
(Ask when you order)
7.00
MAIN COURSES
Mousaka
Layers of minced beef, courgette, aubergine and potato, all topped off with a creamy béchamel sauce
10.00
Vegetarian Mousaka V
The original recipe, but with more delicious vegetables instead of minced beef
10.00
Pastitsio
A layered pasta dish made with seasoned minced beef in tomato, topped off with a creamy béchamel sauce
9.50
Kleftiko
Slow-cooked lamb, on the bone, in tomato sauce and served with oven potatoes, chips or rice
16.00
Beef stifado
Rich beef stew, with onions in a tomato sauce and is served with rice
12.00
Beef Youvetsi
Slow-cooked beef in a tomato sauce, baked in the oven with fithe pasta. (rice-shaped pasta)
12.00
Chicken Youvetsi
Slow-cooked chicken in a tomato sauce, baked in the oven with fithe pasta. (rice-shaped pasta)
10.00
Soutzoukakia Smyrneika
Slow-cooked beef burgers, baked in the oven in a rich garlic, cumin and tomato sauce. Served with Elia crushed potatoes puree.
10.00
Meatballs and spaghetti in tomato sauce
8.50
Spaghetti with oven-baked vegetables in a rich tomato sauce V
8.00
Spaghetti with prawns, calamari and mussels in a fresh tomato sauce, finished with white wine
13.00
Risotto with prawns, calamari and mussels in a fresh tomato sauce, finished with white wine
12.00
Spaghetti bolognese
Ground beef in a rich tomato sauce
8.50
Yemista
Classic stuffed peppers with rice and herbs, served with chips
7.00
HOT FROM THE GRILL
Greek style beef burgers served with chips
9.00
Chicken souvlaki- pieces of chicken breast on a skewer
served with chips or rice
10.00
Pork souvlaki- grilled pork on a skewer
served with chips or rice
10.00
Lamb souvlaki – grilled lamb on a skewer
served with chips or rice
12.00
King Prawn souvlaki- grilled prawns on a skewer
served with rice
14.00
Marinated, Cretan- Style lamb chops
served with chips or rice
14.00
Marinated, Cretan - Style lamb chops (by the kilo)
30.00
Mixed grill – chicken, beef burger, lamb chop and pork chop
served with chips or rice
16.00
if you don't like what your dish comes with, feel free to ask if we can change it to something else
FANCY SOME SAUCE FOR THE TOP?
Manitari
a wild mushroom sauce finished with cream and wine
£3.50
Pepper sauce
a peppercorn sauce finished with brandy and cream
£3.50
Alaniara
a spicy, creamy sauce with tomato, onions and peppers
£3.50
Sousou
a creamy, mustard sauce with pimento, onions, and mushrooms
£3.50
SIDE ORDERS
Pitta bread
1.20
Olives
3.00
Feta Cheese
3.00
Chips
2.50
Roast Lemon Potatoes
2.50
Roast Seasonal Veg
2.50
Signature Cocktails
MAIN MENU
Traditional. Authentic. Nutritious. The Cretan Diet established more than four thousand years ago during the Minoan Civilisation, that using fresh, simple, nutritious, indigenous ingredients led to a long, healthy and active life. This principle has been adhered to in Cretan cuisine ever since and is one we happily embrace and share here at Elia. From the shared Meze plates to the Dolmades, Yemista, Kleftiko and Moussaka, our dishes are based upon a rich gastronomic tradition from the Greek Island of Crete – a gastronomy perfected over millennia. This precious heritage is the foundation for our menu and we take a great pride in sharing it with you now. Created with care and collaborating with trusted suppliers, our menu is full of authentic Greek ingredients – aubergine, courgette, vine leaves, chickpea, fresh meats & fish and above all, incredible olives and olive oil, essential to any healthy diet. The Greek ethos of taking your time in the preparation and consumption of your meal, of enjoying the company of loved ones and family while you eat and of appreciating the provenance of your food and the soil it came from, is essential to the eating experience that you will enjoy here at Elia. The key to most Cretan cuisine has always been the careful creation and slow cooking of any dish. Whether prepared for the village in Minoan clay pots or preparing delicious Dolmades in our own restaurant kitchen, the essence of the experience is care, love and pride. Here at Elia we are proud to take our time preparing the very best cuisine representing this rich cultural tradition and we hope you take your time to experience and enjoy it.
DRINKS/ TEA & COFFEE/ COCKTAIL MENU
Our selection of teas, coffees and hot beverages is extensive but if you wish to consume your hot drink the authentic Cretan way, then coffee it is. Greek coffee is made in small cups and always consumed black or with sugar. Ask for it Sketo (no sugar), Metrio (one sugar), Gliko (two sugars) or even Frappe (iced) but never with milk! Our wine list has an extensive range of Greek and Cretan wines to compliment your meal, not to mention several European and New World examples which also work well with our ingredients. Greek wine is produced from the finest grapes in the world due to the rich soil and year-long sunshine and we even bring some of our best wines from Santorini, which is rumoured to be the infamous Lost City of Atlantis. Please do ask for any pointers and we are happy to help with food pairing recommendations. Our Signature Cocktail list showcases a range of incredible Greek spirits and liqueurs and each one comprises of at least one authentic Cretan ingredient. Why not try some Mastiha, Metaxa or Ouzo with your pre-dinner aperitif? As with our menu, the Cocktail list uses traditional ingredients and herbs to evoke the authentic Cretan experience and transport you to Greek soil.
EXPRESS MENU
The Cretan Diet established more than four thousand years ago during the Minoan Civilisation, that using fresh, simple, nutritious, indigenous ingredients led to a long, healthy and active life. This principle has been adhered to in Cretan cuisine ever since and is one we happily embrace and share here at Elia. Our Express Menu has authenticity at its heart, but applies the principle to a more concise eating experience. If you are taking a break from shopping, grabbing some lunch or eating on the go, why not enjoy some of our delicious Express dishes. Authentic Humous and Tzatsiki dips, shared Meze, fresh fish, meats and Dolmades, there is a variety of traditional Cretan dishes to choose from so you can still enjoy the warmth of Greek hospitality while on a tight schedule.
