Menus at NostosMeze

The dips

• TzatzikiR55

  Double-thick yoghurt, finely chopped cucumber, garlic, sumac, and dill oil.

• TyrokafteriR65

  Whipped feta with char-grilled sweet red pepper and gentle chilli warmth.

• Patzari HummusR55

  Silken chickpeas and roasted beetroot blended with tahini, finished with homemade mint labneh and chilli crunch.

• TaramasalataR70

  Whipped cod roe with fresh breadcrumbs, lemon, and dill oil. Pink needn’t apply.

• MelitzanosalataR60

  Grilled organic aubergine with lemon, cumin, yoghurt, and parsley, finished with Greek extra-virgin olive oil.

Meze

• Village BreadR55

  Home-baked crusty village bread with herb and Kalamata olive Greek dipping oil, served with marinated olives.

• SpanakopitaR70

  Sautéed spinach, feta, spring onion, and dill, baked into golden, flaky phyllo rounds, served with tzatziki. Yiayia approved.

• Halloumi FistikiR90

  Pistachio and panko crusted halloumi with hot honey and lime glaze.

• KeftedesR90

  Juicy beef and mint meatballs served with our signature whipped feta.

• Moussaka CroquetteR95

  Aubergine, potato and savoury mince, crisped in panko and finished with creamy béchamel and kefalotiri. Yes really!

• Kolokithaki TiganitoR75

  Crisp fried zucchini with lemon parmesan crumb and a cool zucchini yoghurt dipping sauce.

• Alfies’ Famous Chicken LiversR115

  Chicken livers in a creamy mushroom and onion sauce, with pita bread. You asked, we answered.

• Melitzana MamaR98

  A generous stack of roast aubergine, whipped feta, pomegranate, chilli crunch, and toasted walnuts.

• Feta SousamiR70

  Sesame-crusted feta, pan-fried and drizzled with honey, pomegranate molasses, and fresh thyme. Salty. Sweet. Irresistible.

• Kalamari TiganitoR125

  Tender golden fried calamari served with our tartare sauce.

• Squid HeadsR120

  Crisp and wildly moreish, served with our Greeklish tartare sauce.

• WhitebaitR80

  Grilled whitebait with a tangy tartare sauce and gremolata crumb.

• SardelesR80

  Fresh sardines, butterflied and simply grilled with ladolemono, tzatziki, dill oil, and crispy fried capers.

• Lula’s Prawn SaganakiR125

  Plump prawns simmered in ouzo and savoury tomato relish, finished with feta and village bread. A house favourite.

• Loaded FriesR95

  Rustic fries topped with pulled lamb, crispy onion and our Yami sauce. Not subtle.

Yiros

Warm pita, wrapped tight with sumac onion and tomato salsa, and tzatziki.

• Hot HalloumiR125

  Golden halloumi with hot honey and lime glaze, chilli crunch, rocket and tzatziki.

• ChickenR115

  Slow-roasted, yoghurt marinated chicken thighs, salsa and tzatziki.

• Basil’s Pork BellyR115

  Crisp-edged souvla roasted pork belly with salsa and tzatziki.

• Feta Stuffed BiftekiR115

  Juicy beef patty with molten feta, salsa, and tzatziki. Messy in the best way.

• Tender Short RibR125

  Slow-cooked shredded beef short rib, rich and saucy with salsa and tzatziki.

• LambR135

  Souvla grilled, oregano and lemon lamb, with salsa and tzatziki.

Souvlaki

• Chicken SouvlakiR165

  Char-grilled, juicy, and deeply seasoned chicken thighs with red onion and green pepper, served with tzatziki and rustic fries.

• Lamb SouvlakiR195

  Tender marinated lamb skewers, charred with oregano, red onion, and green pepper, served with tzatziki and rustic fries.

• Fillet SouvlakiR215

  Melt-in-the-mouth fillet skewers with red onion and green pepper, served with tzatziki and rustic fries.

Mains

• Lamb Shank KleftikoR345

  Slow-baked, fall-apart lamb shank sealed in parchment with saucy tomatoes, baby potatoes, rosemary, red onion, and crumbled feta, with Greek village bread. Our signature dish.

• BiftekiR185

  Grilled beef patty with herbs and molten feta, served with whipped feta, our village salad and rustic fries.

• Pastitsio, Our WayR195

  Burnt butter tossed fresh paccheri pasta with slow-cooked pulled short rib, topped with creamy béchamel sauce and kefalotiri.

• Fillet Steak (250g)R310

  Tender grilled fillet with charred greens, rustic fries, bone marrow blade, bone marrow butter and psilokomeni salad.

• Spiros’ Lamb Chop StackR285

  Three oregano-marinated lamb chops served with tzatziki, rustic fries, mint oil and psilokomeni salad.

• Garides SkaraR255

  Six butterflied queen prawns grilled with ladolemono sauce, smokey paprika garlic butter, village salad and rustic fries.

• Grilled Catch of the DayAsk us

  Whole grilled fish with ladolemono sauce and lemon-roasted potatoes. Simple. Honest. Perfect.

Li’l Heroes

For the kids.

• Mini Chicken SouvlakiR75

  Grilled chicken skewer with rustic fries.

• MeatballsR75

  Juicy beef and mint meatballs with golden fries.

• CalamariR85

  Tender fried calamari with rustic fries.

Salads

• Village SaladR175

  Cucumber, tomato, Kalamata olives, feta, red onion, Greek extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, and oregano. Half portion R90.

• PantzariR85

  Roasted beetroot with mint labneh, red onion, rocket, and toasted pumpkin seeds, finished with a honey-tahini dressing. Earthy and vibrant.

Sides

• Charred GreensR75

  Fire-grilled zucchini and green beans tossed with a zesty lemon dressing and topped with Parmesan gremolata.

• Psilokomeni Side SaladR55

  Romaine lettuce, cucumber, spring onion, dill, olives, and feta finished with Greek vinaigrette.

• Rustic FriesR45

  Hand-cut fries fried golden with sea salt and oregano.

• Homemade Pita BreadR20
• House Village BreadR10
• Extra TzatzikiR20
• Extra MayoR15
• Extra ChilliR10

Desserts

• Baklava CheesecakeR115

  Creamy cheesecake layered with flaky phyllo pastry, toasted nuts, and warm honey syrup.

• Anastasia’s Ek MekR115

  Drenched sweet kadaifi pastry layered with semolina custard, fresh whipped pistachio cream, topped with pistachio nuts.

• Crushed BaklavaR95

  Three scoops of vanilla ice cream with crushed phyllo pastry, cinnamon syrup and toasted spiced almonds.

Greek whites

Glass / bottle

• Assyrtiko, Santorini SignatureR140 / R620

  Volcanic, salty and lemon-sharp. Born for grilled fish.

• Moschofilero, MantiniaR95 / R420

  Rose petal and citrus from the Peloponnese hills.

• Retsina, AtticaR65 / R260

  The pine-scented taverna classic. Try it with meze.

Greek reds

Glass / bottle

• Xinomavro, NaoussaR130 / R580

  Tomato leaf, sour cherry and firm tannin. With lamb.

• Agiorgitiko, NemeaR95 / R410

  Soft, plummy and easy. A crowd-pleaser.

• Liatiko, CreteR110 / R480

  Light, spicy red from Yiayia's island.

Ouzo, tsipouro & more

• Ouzo, house pourR45

  With water and ice, it turns cloudy. Yamas!

• Ouzo flightR125

  Three ouzos from Lesvos, Tyrnavos and Kalamata.

• TsipouroR55

  Grape spirit from Thessaly, with or without anise.

• Mastiha spritzR95

  Mastiha liqueur from Chios, soda, lemon and mint.

• Mythos-style Greek lagerR48

  Ask what is cold today.