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Taverna Cretekou

Taverna Cretekou

Greek Restaurant$$$$
Old Town, Alexandria
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Taverna Cretekou
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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 The Greek Lifestyle.
Taramosalata - Traditional
7.75
A taverna cretekou specialty. imported red caviar, olive oil and lemon whipped to a light mousse.
Tzatziki - Crete
7.95
A refreshing blend of homemade yogurt, cucumber and garlic.
Dolmadakia - Smirni
7.50
Grape leaves filled with rice, scallions and dill. marinated in olive oil
Agria Manitaria - Kastoria
8.95
Wild mushrooms sauteed in garlic and parsley.
Spanakotiropita - Traditional
8.75
Filo filled with spinach and feta cheese and baked to a golden crust.
Feta Saganaki - Crete
8.75
Broiled feta wit fresh basil and tomatoes. drizzled with olive oil and fresh oregano.
Kalamarakia Tiganita - Cyprus
9.50
Ender squid gently fried. served with lemon
Melitzanosalata - Smirni
7.75
A soft mousse of eggplant, fresh garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and herbs.
Fava - in Season
7.75
Fava beans mixed with olive oil and lemon. served with onions.
Imam Baildi - Smirni
8.95
Baby eggplant stuffed with tomatoes and onions, pine nuts and raisins
Manitaria Psyloriti - Crete
8.95
A taverna cretekou specialty. broiled mushroom stuffed with feta, spinach and herbs.
Tiropita - Andros
8.95
Our chef's special recipe, manouri, feta and kefalograviera cheeses wrapped in puff pastry and filo.
Saganaki - Traditional
8.95
Kasseri cheese sauteed until crusty. served - sizzling - with lemon.
Appetizers for Two
Ouzeri Mezedes
15.95
A sampler of small taste - tarama, tzatziki, fava, and dolmades. served with chilled ouzo and pita bread
Satyrikon
15.50
A combination of greek appetizers
Htapodaki Krassato - Crete
14.50
Grilled baby octopus lightly marinated in olive oil and wine.
Saganaki Me Garides - Thessaloniki
16.95
Shrimp and feta cheese sauteed until crusty. served with lemon.
Soup
Avgolemono
5.95
Traditional greek chicken soup with frothy egg and lemon.
Salads
Elliniki Salata
10.50
Mixed baby greens with greek olives, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers and anchovies. dressed with olive oil, vinegar and herbs.
Anamikti Salata
7.50
Mixed salad with country greens with feta and house dressing.
Kalamari Salata
13.75
Squid served on mixed baby greens.
Horiatiki
10.50
Traditional greek country salad of tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, green peppers, capers, black olives and feta. seasoned with olive oil and herbs.
Kotopoulo Salata
11.95
Grilled chicken on a bed of organic country baby greens with beets.
Patzari Salata
10.50
Beets, mixed greens, feta, and walnuts in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Garidosalata
16.95
Grilled shrimp with mixed baby greens in a light lemon dressing.
Vegetarian
Vegetables Tis Imeras
16.95
Ask you waiter for today's selection.
Kotopoulo
Kotopoulo Me Damaskina - Andros
18.95
Our chef's very special recipe. chicken breast marinated in dry sherry, lemon juice and fresh spices with finely chopped prunes, mango, papaya, thyme, nutmeg and peppercorns
Kotopoulo Lemonato - Kos
15.95
Broiled chicken basted with olive oil, lemon juice and fine herbs.
Kotopoulo Kebab - Traditional
17.95
Breast of chicken marinated and broiled on a skewer with vegetables.
Traditionals
Taverna Cretekou Special
19.95
A combination of traditional greek dishes including moussaka, pastitsio, dolmades, soudsoukakia and spanakopita
Moussaka - Crete
18.25
Layers of ground sirloin, eggplant and zucchini. topped with bechamel sauce.
Tiropita - Andros
17.25
Our chef's special recipe. manouri, feta and kefalgraviera cheese wrapped in puff pastry and filo.
Dolmades Avgolemono - Traditional
17.95
Ground sirloin, rice and mint wrapped in grape leaves. finished in avgolemono sauce.
Tornedo Krassato - Athens-
29.95
Medallion of beef tenderloin sauteed in butter and herbs. laced with mavrodaphne wine.
Pastitsio - Traditional
17.95
Baked ground sirloin and ziti pasta. topped with parmesan cheese and bechamel sauce.
Spanakotiropites - Traditional
17.95
Filo filled with spinach and feta cheese and baked to a golden crust.
Soudsoukakia - Smirni
16.95
Grounded beef morsels in a mediterranean sauce with cumin.
Korfu Dava - Smirni
19.95
Cubes of veal baked with tomatoes and eggplant. topped with kasseri cheese. finished with red wine and baked in a casserole.
Arni
Exohikon - Crete
20.95
Specialty of taverna. small morsels of lamb baked with three cheeses, artichoke, peas, carrots, onions and pine nuts. wrapped in filo.
Arni Youvetsi - Traditional
20.95
Braised shank of lamb served greek style with orzo.
Arni Shishkebab - Traditional
20.95
Lamb marinated with lemon, olive oil, garlic and oregano. broiled on a skewer with tomatoes, onions and peppers.
Paidakia - Traditional
29.95
Broiled baby lamb chops seasoned with oregano, olive oil and lemon juice.
Arni Psito - Traditional
19.95
Roasted leg of lamb seasoned with oregano and garlic.
Arni Kapama - Traditional
20.25
Braised shank of lamb with fresh string beans in a light tomatoes sauce.
Arnaki Kikladitiko - Cyclades
20.95
Specialty of taverna. braised lamb with black olives, red wine, fresh and sun-dried tomatoes.
Thalassina
Psari Skaras - Market Price
Ask your waiter for the fresh fish of the day.
Glossa Aegeou - Aegean
18.95
Flounder stuffed with spinach, feta and pine nuts. served in light wine and lemon sauce.
From Our Ancient Greek Menu (Athens, 330 B.C.)
Sfirida Me Spanaki
21.95
Oven-baked fish with spinach, leaks and scallions. dressed with coriander.
Garides Cretekou - Crete
21.95
Prawns sauteed with fresh tomato, garlic, feta and white wine. served in a casserole.
Kalamarakia Tiganita - Traditional
18.95
Tender squid gently fried. served with a wedge of lemon.
Psari Me Aginares
21.95
Fish sauteed with artichokes, spiced with dill and fennel.
From Our Ancient Greek Menu
Verikoka Aphrodite
7.50
Aphrodite's apricots poached in a white wine and orange zest sauce with honey, walnuts, and yogurt.
Crema Lemoniou Me Stafili Glyko
7.50
Lemon cream flan topped with grape preserves
Desserts
Milopita
5.95
Greek "apple fritters." filo pastry stuffed with apple slices. served hot.
Galaktoboureko
5.95
A light semolina custard pastry topped with filo and cinnamon.
Homemade Yogurt
6.75
Topped with honey and walnuts.
Baklava
5.95
Freshly ground walnuts layered in filo pastry.
Rizogalo
5.95
Our special recipe of rice pudding
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Taverna Cretekou
818 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Open until 9:30 PM (Show more)
  • Tue–Fri
    • 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
  • Sat
    • Noon–10:30 PM
  • Sun
    • 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
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(703) 548-8688
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@tavernacretekou
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