MEZE - GREEK BANQUET |
A Feast Of Flavours!! |
£16.50 per person |
(Meat or Vegetarian)* |
Minimum of 2 people** |
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‘Meze’ is a Delicacy or Special kind of food that should be enjoyed slowly with some good wine but most importantly with good company!! Imagine a table overflowing with dishes each with its own unique flavour and people lazily ‘picking’ whatever tickles their fancy. |
Here at Sokrates we present this way of eating with our Meze Greek Banquet. You will be served more than twenty dishes in three stages. |
First, to start you off, a set of cold starters will arrive which include all your favourite dips such as Taramosalata, Humus and Tzatziki plus some tasty salads and other cold appetizers served with hot Pita Bread. |
Then follows a selection of grilled and fried Greek, Cypriot and Mediterranean nibbles, which you can mix and match together with the cold starters if you wish. These may include things like Souvlaki (pork kebab), Spicy Sausages, Spinach and Feta Pies, Halloumi cheese, Kalamari and lots more served with Greek Salad. |
Finally, some favourite specialities such as Mousaka, Stifado (Beef & onions casserole), Greek Style Meatballs and Dolmathes (Stuffed vine leaves) finish off the Feast of Flavours. |
So, all you have to do is order your wine and just sit back and savour the dishes that will come to your table. But take it nice and slow so you can enjoy everything!! |
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!! Strongly Recommended !! |
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| *Please note that the dishes in the Banquet may vary from time to time due to seasonality. In addition, new dishes are continuously introduced in order to maintain interest and variety on successive visits of our customers. |
| **Orders must be for one Banquet per person. The Banquet cannot be shared |
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Traditional Dips (Served with Pita Bread) |
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| 01. Taramosalata (Cod Roe & Lemon) |
3.50 |
| A very popular dip made from cod roe paste, onions, oil and lemon juice. |
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| 02. Tzatziki (Yogurt & Cucumber) |
3.80 |
| Very refreshing made from Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic and fresh mint. Garnished with olive oil. A great accompaniment to kebabs and vegetable dishes. |
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| 03. Humus (Chick Peas & Garlic) |
3.70 |
| A popular dip from the Middle East made from chickpeas paste, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil with a touch of cumin. |
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| 04. Ktipiti (Feta Cheese & Red Pepper) |
3.90 |
| Feta cheese and oven roasted chopped red peppers mixed with olive oil and herbs make this an especially tasty appetizer. |
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| 05. Tahini (Sesame Seed Paste) |
3.50 |
| Very popular in Cyprus made from sesame seed paste, lemon juice and a touch of garlic sprinkled with fresh parsley and toasted sesame seeds. Great with kebabs!! |
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| 06. Skordalia (Potato & Garlic) |
3.50 |
| Great on its own or as an accompaniment to meat or fish this dip is made from mash potato mixed with plenty of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and parsley. |
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Salads (Served with Pita Bread) |
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| 07. Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad) |
(starter) 5.50 |
(main) 8.20 |
| Always a favourite with chunky tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and onions topped with feta cheese pieces and black olives. Garnished with extra virgin olive oil and oregano. |
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| 08. Tomato Salad with Capers |
(starter) 4.50 |
(main) 6.70 |
| Tomato chunks topped with red onions, green peppers and black olives garnished with extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, oregano and capers. |
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| 09. Tabouleh (Couscous Salad) with Pomegranate |
(starter) 4.80 |
(main) 7.20 |
| A refreshing couscous salad from the Middle East with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onions and peppers with lots of parsley and mint all soaked in olive oil and lemon juice. We have added some pomegranate seeds and chopped spinach for an interesting twist! |
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| 10. Tuna Salad |
(starter) 5.20 |
(main) 7.80 |
| A tasty salad made from tuna and onions mixed with a lemon, orange and herb dressing served on a bed of mixed salad leaves. Topped with tartare sauce. |
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| 11. Beetroot & Coriander Salad with Pine Nuts |
(starter) 4.80 |
(main) 7.20 |
| A very popular salad in Cyprus with beetroot and potato pieces mixed with spring onions and fresh coriander. We added some toasted pine nuts and vinaigrette dressing. |
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| 12. Mediterranean Chicken Salad |
(starter) 5.90 |
(main) 8.80 |
| Chicken pieces on a bed of green and herb salad leaves topped with a delicious feta cheese and yogurt sauce and garnished with green beans, sun-blushed tomatoes and fresh basil. Topped with croutons and extra virgin olive oil. (subject to availability) |
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Cheese Appetizers |
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| 13. Feta Cheese |
4.50 |
| Slices of feta sprinkled with extra virgin olive oil, oregano and paprika. Served with a mixed salad garnish and hot pita bread. |
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| 14. Feta Saganaki with Toasted Sesame |
4.80 |
| Feta cheese slices battered and pan-fried. Served a mixed salad garnish. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of olive oil. |
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| 15. Fried Halloumi Cheese with Pesto |
4.70 |
| A traditional hard white cheese from Cyprus deep-fried. Drizzled with olive oil and pesto. Served with a mixed salad garnish and hot pita bread. |
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| 16. Tiropites (Cheese Pies) with Tomato Salsa |
4.70 |
| Filo pastry triangles filled with a feta cheese and dill mixture. Served with tomato salsa and a mixed salad garnish. |
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| 17. Spanakopites (Spinach Pies) |
4.80 |
| Filo pastry triangles filled with a delicious mixture of spinach, leek, onions, feta cheese and fresh herbswith a touch of nutmeg. Garnished with mixed salad leaves. |
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Seafood Appetizers |
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| 18. Kalamari |
5.80 |
| Fresh squid rings floured and deep-fried. Served with Tartare sauce, a slice of lemon and a mixed salad garnish. |
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| 19. King Prawns Saganaki |
6.90 |
| A traditional Greek island dish of peeled prawns cooked with tomatoes, red wine and garlic. Topped with feta cheese and served with hot pita bread. |
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| 20. Tiger Prawns in Filo pastry with Tomato Salsa |
5.90 |
| Deep-fried and served with tomato salsa on a bed of mixed salad leaves. |
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Meat Appetizers |
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| 21. Keftethes (Meatballs) in Tomato Sauce |
5.20 |
| Delicious Mediterranean style meatballs cooked in tomato sauce and sprinkled with grated cheese and parsley. Served with hot pita bread. |
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| 22. Lountza (Smoked Pork Loin) with Onion Marmalade |
5.20 |
| Traditional smoked pork loin from Cyprus sliced and simply cooked on the charcoal. Served with onion marmalade and a mixed salad garnish. |
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| 23. Dolmathes (Stuffed Vine Leaves) |
4.90 |
| Extremely popular dish from Greece made from vine leaves wrapped around a mixture of rice, minced meat and herbs. Sprinkled with tomato sauce and served with Tzatziki. |
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| 24. Seftalies (Spicy Pork Sausages) |
4.50 |
| A speciality sausage from Cyprus hand made from mince pork, onions, parsley and cinnamon. Char-grilled and served with Tahini, mixed salad garnish and hot pita bread. |
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| 25. Bourekia (Filo Cigars) with Meat |
4.70 |
| A delicious Middle Eastern delicacy of filo pastry rolls with spicy minced meat and a hint of orange and honey. Served with a mixed salad garnish. |
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| 26. Loukanika (Cyprus Sausages) |
4.90 |
| Spicy sausages from Cyprus fried and served with a mixed salad and hot pita bread |
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| 27. Souvlaki (Pork Kebab) |
4.50 |
| Two skewers of Greek style pork kebab cooked on the charcoal and served with hot pita bread, Tzatziki, sliced tomato and onions. |
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| 28. Kofta (Spicy Mince Kebab) |
4.90 |
| Spicy lamb minced meat kebabs cooked on the charcoal and served with hot pita bread with tomato |
| slices, onions and Humus. (subject to availability) |
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| 29. Yeeros (Spicy Pork Slices) |
4.80 |
| Marinated pork thinly sliced and grilled on the charcoal. Served with hot pita bread, Tzatziki, tomato salsa and a mixed salad garnish. |
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Vegetable Appetizers |
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| 30. Lachmacun |
4.80 |
| Middle Eastern version of pizza made with thin ”tortilla” type pastry topped with spicy minced beef. Cut in wedges and served with Tzatziki. |
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| 31. Imam Bayildi |
4.80 |
| A dish from Turkey with aubergine slices cooked in the oven with onions, garlic, tomatoes and fresh herbs. Sprinkled with olive oil and parsley and served with Tzatziki and hot pita bread. |
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| 32. Greek Mushrooms |
4.80 |
| Greek style mushrooms cooked with olive oil, garlic, white wine, lemon juice and fresh parsley. Served with hot pita bread. |
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| 33. Fried Aubergines and Courgettes with Skordalia and Pesto |
4.90 |
| Slices of aubergines and/or courgettes battered, deep-fried and drizzled with olive oil and green pesto. Served with Skordalia (garlic dip) and a mixed salad garnish. |
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| 34. Falafel (Broad Bean Fritters) with Humus |
4.50 |
| A Middle Eastern delicacy of spicy fritters made with pureed broad beans and herbs. Served with Humus and a mixed salad garnish. |
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| 35. Bourekia (Filo Cigars) with Vegetables |
4.50 |
| Filo pastry rolls filled with a mixture of chopped vegetables and herbs. Served with tomato salsa and a mixed salad garnish. |
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| 36. Vegetarian Dolmathes (Stuffed Vine Leaves) |
4.60 |
| Stuffed vine leaves filled with a mixture of vegetables, rice, and herbs. Sprinkled with our tasty tomato sauce and served with Tzatziki. |
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| 37. Grilled Vegetables with Toasted Sesame |
4.90 |
| A beautiful cold appetizer of char-grilled vegetables preserved in olive oil. Sprinkled with pesto, toasted sesame and parsley. Served with hot pita bread. |
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| 38. Vegetable Lachmacun |
4.60 |
| Middle Eastern version of pizza made with thin ”tortilla” type pastry topped with a spicy chopped vegetable mixture. Cut in wedges and served with Tzatziki. |
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Special Appetizers |
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| 39. 4-Dips Platter (price per person) |
4.50 |
| Choose any 4 dips from the Traditional Dips section of the Appetizer menu. A great way to sample our very popular dips. Served with a salad garnish and hot pita bread. |
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40. Meze Combo Platter (price per person)
**Highly recommended!! |
7.50 |
| The ultimate combination of appetizers! A selection of five dips and cold starters plus five tasty delicacies make this a great introduction to your meal. Enjoy the variety of the different flavours. Served with hot pita bread. (Vegetarian option also available) (Minimum two people) |
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| 41. Char-grilled Vegetables with Olives and Baked Feta |
6.50 |
| Grilled vegetables preserved in olive oil sprinkled with pesto and topped with a chunk of baked feta cheese. Garnished with olives, toasted pine nuts and extra virgin olive oil. Simply a great appetizer!! Served with hot pita bread. |
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| 42. Lountza & Halloumi Combo from Cyprus |
5.90 |
| Slices of Lountza (smoked pork loin) and Halloumi cheese cooked on charcoal and sprinkled with pesto. Served with a mixed salad garnish, onion marmalade, tomato salsa, and hot pita bread. |
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Other Appetizers and Side Orders |
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| 43. Soup of the Day |
3.90 |
| Freshly made on the day. Served with hot pita bread. (subject to availability) |
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| 44. Greek Olives |
2.50 |
| A selection of black and green marinated olives served with hot pita bread. |
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| 45. Garlic Pita Bread |
2.50 |
| Sprinkled with feta cheese, parsley and garnished with black olives. |
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| 46. Potatoes of the day |
1.50 |
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| 47. Side Salad or Mixed Vegetables |
2.90 |
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| 48. Rice or Couscous |
1.20 |
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| 49. Pita Bread (each) |
0.30 |
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Greek, Cypriot & Mediterranean Specialities |
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| 50. Mousaka |
9.90 |
| Forever popular this Greek speciality is made from layers of potatoes, minced meat and aubergines topped with bèchamel and our tasty tomato sauce. Served with a side salad. |
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| 51. Vegetarian Mousaka |
9.50 |
| Similar to the classic version with layers of potatoes and aubergines but with a tasty mixture of lentils, chopped vegetables and herbs. Topped with bèchamel and our own tomato sauce. Served with a side salad. |
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| 52. Gigantes (Oven Baked Giant Beans) |
9.00 |
| Giant beans cooked in the oven with tomato and herbs. Sprinkled with feta cheese and olive oil. Served with a side salad. |
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| 53. Kleftiko (Lamb in the Oven) |
10.90 |
| A very popular dish from Cyprus with tender lamb on the bone and potatoes cooked very slowly in the ovenwith onions, tomatoes and spices. |
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| 54. Stifado (Beef & Onion Casserole) from Auntie Maria |
12.90 |
| Tender beef cubes in a casserole with onions, red wine vinegar, red wine, herbs, tomatoes and a hint of orange. Served with rice. |
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| 55. Dolmathes (Stuffed Vine Leaves) |
9.90 |
| A Greek speciality made from vine leaves filled with rice, minced meat and herbs, sprinkled with our tasty tomato sauce. Served with Tzatziki and a side salad. |
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| 56. Vegetarian Dolmathes |
9.50 |
| Stuffed vine leaves with a mixture of vegetables, rice and herbs sprinkled with our tasty tomato sauce. Served with Tzatziki and a side salad. |
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| 57. Kalamari |
12.90 |
| Fresh squid rings floured and simply deep-fried. Served with Tartare sauce, a slice of lemon, fried potatoes and a mixed salad garnish. |
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| 58. Chick Pea Stew |
9.00 |
| A Middle Eastern speciality of chick peas, carrots and courgettes cooked with tomato, cumin and fresh coriander. Served with couscous. |
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| 59. Kreatopita (Minced Meat Parcel) |
9.90 |
| A lovely traditional Greek dish of filo pastry parcel filled with a tasty beef mince mixture with egg, grated cheese, herbs and spices. Topped with our tasty tomato sauce and served with a side salad. |
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| 60. Keftethes (Meatballs in Tomato sauce) |
10.50 |
| Delicious Mediterranean style meatballs cooked in tomato sauce. Sprinkled with grated cheese, fresh parsley and served with rice. |
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| 61. King Prawns Saganaki |
14.90 |
| A Greek island dish of king prawns and potatoes cooked with tomatoes, red wine, feta cheese and garlic. Sprinkled with olive oil and fresh parsley. |
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Grills & Kebabs (cooked on the charcoal) |
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| 62. Souvlaki (Pork Kebab) |
10.90 |
| Greek style pork kebabs served on a bed of rice with Tzatziki and a mixed salad. |
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| 63. Lamb Kebab |
11.90 |
| Tender lamb cubes marinated with oregano, onions, lemon and olive oil. Served with rice, tomato salsa and a mixed salad. |
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| 64. Chicken Kebab |
10.90 |
| Chicken pieces on a skewer served with rice, Tzatziki and a mixed salad. |
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| 65. Kofta Kebab |
11.50 |
| Spicy lamb minced meat on the skewer served on a bed of rice with tomato salsa, Tzatziki and a mixed salad. (subject to availability) |
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| 66. King Prawn Kebab |
13.90 |
| Peeled prawns on a skewer served with our tasty lemon, orange and herb dressing. Served with riceand a mixed salad. |
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| 67. Chicken Fillet |
10.90 |
| Tender chicken breast simply grilled with a touch of oregano. Served with a mayonnaise dip, rice and a mixed salad. |
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| 68. Lamb Chops |
11.90 |
| Tender lamb loin chops cooked with sprinkled oregano. Served with a mixed salad and fried potatoes. |
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| 69. Tuna or Sword Fish Steak |
12.50 |
| Served with tartare sauce, fried potatoes and mixed salad. |
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Sokrates Specialities |
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| 70. Chicken with Spinach and Feta |
12.50 |
| Chicken fillet slices and potatoes cooked with spinach, mushrooms, cream, spring onions and dill witha sprinkling of feta cheese. |
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| 71. Chicken Athena |
11.90 |
| Chicken fillet slices cooked in a light creamy sauce, white wine and a touch of tarragon. Served with rice. |
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| 72. Crèpe or Filo Parcel with Spinach and Mushroom |
10.90 |
| A delicious mixture of spinach, spring onions, mushrooms, fresh herbs and cream wrapped in a crèpe or filo pastry. Topped with our tasty tomato sauce and served with a side salad. |
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