Alexandria Restaurants » Taverna Cretekou Menu
Taverna Cretekou
Tel: (703) 548-8688
Address: 818 King St, Alexandria VA
Cuisine: Greek
Average Price: $$ ($11 to $30)
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Appetizers / Mezedes
In Greece, It Is Customary to Go to a Mezedopolion and Drink Ouzo or Wine and Select a Number of Favorite Small Dishes. Ouzeri Mezedes Originated In Antiquity and Reveal The Very Social Nature of Modern Greeks We At Taverna Cretekou Encourage You to Enjoy | ||
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Agria Manitaria - Kastoria*Wild Mushrooms Sautéed in Garlic and Parsley
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Dolmadakia - Smirni*Grape Leaves Filled with Rice, Scallions and Dill. Marinated in Olive Oil
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Fava - In Season*Fava Beans Mixed with Olive Oil and Lemon. Served with Onions
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Feta Saganaki - CreteBroiled Feta wit Fresh Basil and Tomatoes. Drizzled with Olive Oil and Fresh Oregano
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Imam Baildi - Smirni*Baby Eggplant Stuffed with Tomatoes and Onions, Pine Nuts and Raisins.
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Kalamarakia Tiganita - CyprusTender Squid Gently Fried. Served with lemon
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Manitaria Psyloriti - Crete*A Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Broiled Mushroom Stuffed with Feta, Spinach and Herbs
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Melitzanosalata - Smirni*Soft Mousse of Eggplant, Fresh Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Herbs
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Saganaki - Traditional *Kasseri Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served - Sizzling - with Lemon
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Spanakotiropita - Traditional*Filo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust
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Taramosalata - TraditionalA Taverna Cretekou Specialty. Imported Red Caviar, Olive Oil and Lemon Whipped to a Light Mousse
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Tiropita - Andros*Our Chefs Special Recipe, Manouri, Feta and Kefalograviera Cheeses Wrapped in Puff Pastry and Filo
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Tzatziki - Crete*A Refreshing Blend of Homemade Yogurt, Cucumber and Garlic
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Appetizers For Two
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Htapodaki Krassato - CreteGrilled Baby Octopus Lightly Marinated in Olive Oil and Wine
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Ouzeri MezedesA sampler of small taste Tarama, Tzatziki, Fava, Kiefte, and Smoked Trout Served with chilled Ouzo and Pita Bread.
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Saganaki Me Garides - ThessalonikiShrimp and Feta Cheese Sautéed Until Crusty. Served with Lemon
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SatyrikonA Combination of Greek Appetizers
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Arni
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Arnaki Kikladitiko - CycladesSpecialty of Taverna. Braised Lamb with Black Olives, Red Wine, Fresh and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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Arni Kapama - TraditionalBraised Shank of Lamb with Fresh String Beans in a Light Tomatoes Sauce
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Arni Psito - TraditionalRoasted Leg of Lamb Seasoned with Oregano and Garlic
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Arni Shishkebab - TraditionalLamb Marinated with Lemon, Olive Oil, Garlic and Oregano. Broiled on a Skewer with Tomatoes, Onions and Peppers
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Arni Youvetsi - TraditionalBraised Shank of Lamb Served Greek Style with Orzo.
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Exohikon - CreteSpecialty of Taverna. Small Morsels of Lamb Baked with Three Cheeses, Artichoke, Peas, Carrots, Onions and Pine Nuts. Wrapped in Filo
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Paidakia - TraditionalBroiled Baby Lamb Chops Seasoned with Oregano, Olive Oil and Lemon Juice
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Coffees
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American Coffee |
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Greek Coffee |
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Zorba CoffeeThe Perfect Ending to a Perfect Meal. Hot Coffee Blended with Ouzo, Crème de Cacao, Coffee Liqueur and Whipped Cream
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Desserts
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BaklavaFreshly Ground Walnuts Layered in Filo Pastry
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CrHomemade Light Custard
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Crema Lemoniou Me Stafili GlykoLemon Cream Flan Topped with Grape Preserves
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GalaktobourekoA Light Semolina Custard Pastry Topped with Filo and Cinnamon
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Homemade YogurtTopped with Honey and Walnuts
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MilopitaGreek Apple Fritters. Filo Pastry Stuffed with Apple Slices. Served Hot.
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RizogaloOur Special Recipe of Rice Pudding
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Verikoka AphroditeAphrodites Apricots Poached in a White Wine and Orange Zest Sauce with Honey, Walnuts, and Yogurt
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Kotopoulo
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Kotopoulo Kebab - TraditionalBreast of Chicken Marinated and Broiled on a Skewer with Vegetables
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Kotopoulo Lemonato - KosBroiled Chicken Basted with Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Fine Herbs
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Kotopoulo Me Damaskina - AndrosOur Chefs Very Special Recipe. Chicken Breast Marinated in Dry Sherry, Lemon Juice and Fresh Spices with Finely Chopped Prunes, Mango, Papaya, Thyme Nutmeg and Peppercorns
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Salads
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Anamikti Salata*Mixed Salad with Country Greens with Feta and House Dressing
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Elliniki SalataMixed Baby Greens with Greek Olives, Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Anchovies. Dressed with Olive Oil, Vinegar and Herbs
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GaridosalataGrilled Shrimp with Arugula and Baby Greens in a Light Lemon Dressing
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Horiatiki*Traditional Greek Country Salad of Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers, Green Peppers, Capers, Black Olives and Feta. Seasoned with Olive Oil and Herbs
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Kalamari SalataSquid Served on Arugula in a Savory Balsamic Dressing
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Kotopoulo SalataGrilled Chicken on a Bed of Organic Country Baby Greens with Beets.
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Patzaris Salata*Beets, Mixed Greens, Feta, and Walnuts in a Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
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Salata Me Roka*Arugula, Cabbage, Apple, Grapes and Pine Nuts in a Fig Balsamic Ginger Dressing
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Soup
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AvgolemonoTraditional Greek Chicken Soup with Frothy Egg and Lemon
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Thalassina
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Garides Cretekou - CretePrawns Sautéed with Fresh Tomato, Garlic, Feta and White Wine. Served in a Casserole
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Glossa Aegeou - AegeanFlounder Stuffed with Spinach, Feta and Pine Nuts. Served in Light Wine and Lemon Sauce
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Kalamarakia Tiganita - TraditionalTender Squid Gently Fried. Served with a Wedge of Lemon
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Psari Me AginaresFish Sautéed with Artichokes, Spiced with Dill and Fennel
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Psari SkarasAsk Your Waiter for the Fresh Fish of the Day
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Sfirida Me SpanakiOven-Baked Fish with Spinach, Leaks and Scallions. Dressed with Coriander
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Traditionals
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Dolmades Avgolemono - TraditionalGround Sirloin, Rice and Mint Wrapped in Grape Leaves. Finished in Avgolemono Sauce
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Korfu Dava - SmirniCubes of Veal Baked with Tomatoes and Eggplant. Topped with Kasseri Cheese. Finished with Red Wine and Baked in a Casserole.
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Moussaka - CreteLayers of Ground Sirloin, Eggplant and Zucchini. Topped with Bechamel Sauce
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Pastitsio - TraditionalBaked Ground Sirloin and Ziti Pasta. Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Bechamel Sauce
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Soudsoukakia - SmirniGrounded Beef Morsels in a Mediterranean Sauce with Cumin
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Spanakotiropites - TraditionalFilo Filled with Spinach and Feta Cheese and Baked to a Golden Crust
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Taverna Cretekou SpecialA Combination of Traditional Greek Dishes Including Moussaka, Pastitsio, Dolmades, Soudsoukakia and Spanakopita
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Tiropita - AndrosOur Chefs Special Recipe. Manouri, Feta and Kefalgraviera Cheese Wrapped in Puff Pastry and Filo.
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Tornedo Krassato - AthensMedallion of Beef Tenderloin Sautéed in Butter and Herbs. Laced with Mavrodaphne Wine
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Vegetarian
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Vegetables Tis Imeras*Ask You Waiter for Todays Selection
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