The Greek Taverna Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Greek Taverna, a culinary gem nestled in Richmond, VA, where authentic Greek flavors come to life. This inviting restaurant is renowned for its generous portions and comforting atmosphere, crafted from cherished family recipes. Guests rave about the Greek baked spaghetti, rich in cheese and hearty meats, and the delightful Greek street fries paired with creamy tzatziki sauce—perfect as a shareable appetizer.
Regular patrons adore the freshly-prepared kreatopita and lovingly cooked seafood specials, like the stuffed salmon served with a luxurious rice pilaf. The warm hospitality and attentive service create a welcoming vibe that enchants every visitor, making it an ideal spot for any occasion.
Conclude your meal with the exquisite Kataifi Ek Mek, a delightful Greek dessert that ensures a sweet end to your dining experience. With a delightful selection of Greek wines and specials to enjoy, The Greek Taverna is not just a meal; it’s an experience waiting to be savored.
Mezzes
Saganaki Cheese
Imported Kefalogaviera cheese served flambe. Vegetarian.
Tiropitas
6 flaky phyllo dough stuffed with Greek cheeses and spices. Served with tzatziki. Vegetarian.
Spanakopitas
6 flaky phyllo dough stuffed with spinach, Greek cheeses and spices. Served with tzatziki. Vegetarian.
Kreatopitas
6 flaky phyllo dough stuffed with seasoned ground beef, bechamel and Greek cheeses. Served with tzatziki.
Homemade Sausage
Homemade Sausage drizzled with lemon. Served with marinara. Gluten free.
Taverna Pikilia
2 spanakopitas, 2 tiropitas, 2 keftedes, homemade sausage, feta, dolmades and olives. Served with tzatziki and pita bread.
Tessera Dips
Spicy feta, hummus, taramosalata and tzatziki with Pita Bread
Tessera Dips A La Carte
Dolmades
6 homemade grape leaves wrapped and stuffed with rice. Served with tzatziki. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Keftedes
Housemade meatballs using ground beef and pork with Greek spices.
BREAD AND DIPPING OIL
Half loaf of our Crusty Rustic Bread warmed with Garlic Herb dipping oil
Fried Calamari
Hand breaded and flash fried with Marinara sauce.
Onion Rings
Thick cut Onion rings made from white onions battered and deep fried
Greek Street Fries
Fries topped with Gyro, Feta, Onions, Tomatoes, Greek Seasoning and Tzatziki on the side.
Mozzarella Sticks
5 large Mozzarella Sticks served with Marinara Sauce.
Avgolemono Soup
Homemade Greek Chicken & Lemon soup with orzo pasta. Contains Eggs & Dairy
Soups
Salads
The Greek Salad
Mixed lettuce with cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, green peppers, Kalamata olives, feta and pepperonchinis. Finished with Greek dressing. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
The Salmon Salad
Broiled salmon over mixed lettuce with roasted red peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and choice of dressing.
The Chef Salad
Turkey, ham, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, hard boiled egg and Swiss over mixed lettuce with choice of dressing.
The Cobb Salad
Grilled or fried chicken over mixed lettuce with bacon, mozzarella, tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions. Choice of dressing.
The House Salad
Mixed lettuce with cucumbers, red onions and tomatoes with choice of dressing. Vegetarian. Gluten free.
Taverna Spaghetti
A combination of meatballs, sausage, pepperoni and meat sauce. Topped with a 3 blend cheese over spaghetti and oven baked.
Baked Spaghetti
Spaghetti noodles with marinara sauce. Topped with a 3 blend cheese and oven baked. Vegetarian.
Greek Spaghetti W/ Chicken
Grilled chicken and tomatoes in a butter, garlic and olive oil sauce. Topped with Greek blend of cheeses and oven baked.
Greek Spaghetti W/ Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp over Spaghetti tossed in a Garlic, EVOO and Butter sauce with Feta Blend and Diced tomatoes
Shrimp And Scallops Ouzo
Shrimp and scallops sauteed with a light creamy ouzo sauce served over spaghetti pasta.
Seafood Pasta
Sauteed shrimp, scallops, calamari, crabmeat and spinach in a tomato cream sauce. Served over spaghetti pasta.
Greek Spaghetti-No Meat
Spaghetti tossed in Garlic, EVOO and Butter sauce topped with a feta blend and diced tomatoes
Greek Pasta Rolls
Cheese Stuffed Manicotti topped with Feta blend and Meatsauce
Spaghetti Meatballs
with Marinara Sauce.
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded Chicken with spaghetti in marinara sauce oven baked with our 3 blend cheese.
Spaghetti Marinara Dinner
Pasta Dinner
Greek Classics Dinner
Moussaka
Layers of lightly eggplants and potatoes with an aromatic ground beef sauce than topped with bechamel, tomato sauce and oven baked. Served with yiahni
Pastichio
Layers of pasta with aromatic ground beef sauce and topped with bechamel and oven baked. Served with yiahni
Souvlaki Dinner
Grilled chicken or pork with tomatoes, red onions and feta. Served on open face pita with tzatziki. Choice of 2 sides.
Shish Kebobs
2 shish kebobs either chicken or lamb and 1 veggie kebob. Choice of 2 sides. Gluten free.
Gyro Dinner
Our gyro meat served on an open faced pita with tomatoes, red onions and tzatziki. Choice of 2 sides.
Homemade Sausage Dinner
Our family's own recipe for homemade sausage served with grilled peppers, onions and mushrooms. Served with a side of tomatoes sauce and roasted potatoes. Gluten free.
Salmon
Broiled salmon with a wine lemon dill sauce. Choice of 2 sides. Gluten free.
Lamb Chops
4 grilled lambs chops with choice of 2 sides. Gluten free.
Shrimp Santorini
Sauteed jumbo shrimp with tomatoes and feta served with choice of 2 sides. Gluten free.
Almond Crusted Salmon
Salmon broiled encrusted with crushed Almonds choice of two sides
Blackened Salmon
Broiled Salmon with Blackened Seasoning with choice of two sides.
Land and Sea Dinner
Sandwiches
Souvlaki On Pita Sandwich
Grilled chicken or pork with tomatoes, feta and red onions. Served with tzatziki sauce on the side.
Gyro Sandwich
Sliced gyro meat served with lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. Served with tzatziki sauce on the side.
3 Story Club
Ham, roasted turkey, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo. Served on choice of toasted bread.
Tuna Salad
Our toasted tuna salad with lettuce and tomatoes. Served on choice of bread.
Turkey Sandwich
Oven roasted turkey piled high with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served on choice bread.
Ham Sandwich
Pit ham with American Cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Served on choice of bread.
Kefte Burger
Greek style hamburger, using ground pork and beef with Greek spices, lettuce, tomatoes, feta and tzatziki. Served on a fresh brioche bun.
Cheeseburger
with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Served on a fresh brioche bun.
Cheesesteak Sub
With Grilled Onions, Lettuce, Tomatoes and Mayo on 8" Sub roll with melted Provolone Cheese served with french fries
Greek From Philly Sub
CheeseSteak Sub with Feta, Tzatziki, Grilled Onions, Olives, Pepperonchinis, Lettuce and Tomatoes on 8" Sub Roll
BLT
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato sandwich with Mayo
Moussaka Lunch
Layers of lightly sauteed eggplants and potatoes with aromatic ground beef sauce and topped with bechamel and oven baked. Served with side of Yiahni.
Pastichio Lunch
Layers of pasta with aromatic ground beef sauce and topped with bechamel and oven baked. Served with Yiahni (greek style green beans-no sub)
Greek Spaghetti W/ Chicken Lunch
Grilled chicken and tomatoes in a butter, garlic and olive oil sauce. Topped with Greek blend of cheeses and oven baked.
Greek Spaghetti W/ Shrimp Lunch
Grilled shrimp and tomatoes in a butter, garlic and olive oil sauce. Topped with Greek feta blended cheeses and oven baked.
Greek Spaghetti NO MEAT
Lunch Greek Classics
Lunch Pasta
Taverna Spaghetti Lunch
A combination of meatballs, sausage pepperoni and meat sauce. Topped with a 3 blend cheese over spaghetti and oven baked.
Baked Spaghetti Lunch
Spaghetti noodles with marinara sauce. Topped with a 3 blend cheese and oven baked. Vegetarian.
Chicken Parmesan Lunch
Filet of chicken breast breaded and fried. Topped with marinara and 3 types of cheese then baked in the oven served with a side of spaghetti.
Spaghetti Meatsauce Lunch
Spaghetti Marinara Lunch
Eggplant Parmesan Lunch
Rice Pilaf
Rice Pilaf with toasted vermicelli pasta. Contains Butter and Chicken stock.
French Fries
Side Of Spaghetti Marinara
Yiahni
Greek style green beans.
Greek Style Potatoes
Oven roasted potatoes with lemon, Greek oregano & butter. Contains Chicken Stock
Gigantes
Large beans with onions, tomatoes, carrots and parsley.
Sides
Pepsi
Coke
Coke ZERO
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Pink Lemonade
Mr. Pibb
Souroti Water (Sparkling)
Unsweet Tea
Sweet Tea
Baklava
Warm phyllo pastry layered with walnuts and drenched in honey syrup.
Chocolate Cake
Layers of chocolate icing and chocolate cake.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Layer of Chocolate Cake topped with Peanut Butter Mousse.