Oikos Hellenic Cuisine turns an unassuming Miramar address into the kind of lively shared table suggested by its name. In Ancient Greek, oikos evokes family as well as the house and home, ideas chef-owner Theo Papouis uses to connect his Cypriot, Greek and Aotearoa influences. The result is an energetic suburban dinner restaurant rather than a formal city dining room, with food arriving for the table and conversation treated as part of the experience.

New Zealand produce and Greek ingredients meet in cooking that respects tradition without presenting it as fixed. A meal can begin with olives, house-made pita and dips such as tzatziki, tarama or smoky eggplant, then move through a village salad or raw zucchini with feta, mint and nuts. Sesame-coated feta with honey and thyme captures the menu's fondness for salty and sweet contrast, while halloumi fries and vegetable dishes give cheese and produce their own place among the opening plates.

Seafood may appear as grilled prawns or seared fish, and souvlaki sliders create a compact format for lamb, halloumi or fish. Slow-cooked lamb shoulder kleftiko remains a defining dish, joined by chicken kalamaki, grilled lamb meatballs, stuffed pepper and rib eye. These plates are designed to be combined rather than guarded individually, and larger groups follow a structured sharing menu that moves through dips, cheese, vegetables, meat and dessert as one collective meal.

Dessert continues the Hellenic theme with loukoumades, baklava and set yoghurt dressed with fruit, rosewater, white chocolate and candied walnuts. The drinks list is similarly connected to the kitchen: Oikos has its own range of eight New Zealand wines selected to suit the food, alongside Greek wine and spirits. That dialogue between local produce, family recipes and a culture of sharing gives the restaurant a personality that feels rooted in Miramar while looking confidently toward Greece and Cyprus.

Address: 382 Broadway, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand

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Oikos Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

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V VEGETARIAN – GF GLUTEN FREE – DF DAIRY FREE – VE VEGAN – NF NUT FREE. We offer no guarantee that dishes supplied are free from traces of nuts and seeds. Due to the presence of wheat products in our kitchen we can cook dishes gluten free but not Coeliac friendly. Dishes arrive from the kitchen when ready. 2% surcharge applies to paywave and credit card.

Mixed Greek olives

V GF DF VE NF

Tzatziki

yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, mint dip V GF NF

Tarama

mullet roe dip NF

Toum

whipped garlic & lemon dip V GF DF VE NF

Housemade pita bread

V NF

Roast potatoes, oregano

$10

V GF DF VE NF

Lachmajou

$18

spiced beef mince flat bread, yoghurt NF

Salads & Greens

Village salad

$19

tomato, cucumber, olives, red onion, feta, oregano V GF NF

Lahano

$19

cabbage, carrot, celeriac, tahini, honey, seeds V GF DF NF

Tou Kypou

$19

cos, radicchio, candied walnuts, date molasses, mizithra V GF

Ladera

$16

sautéed broccolini, lemon, olive oil V GF DF VE NF

Vegetarian

Feta stuffed mushrooms

$25

hot honey, crispy kale V GF NF

Fried cauliflower, Cypriot tahini sauce

$26

parsley and almond dressing V GF DF VE

Spanakorizo

$26

spinach, tomato, rice, dill, mizithra V GF NF

Cheese

Sesame feta

$19

honey, thyme V GF NF

Halloumi fries

$19

tomato chilli jam, mint V GF NF

Seafood

Prawn Giouvestsi

$26

tomato kritharaki, olives and capers NF

Seared fish

$28

lentils, fennel toursi GF DF NF

Souvlaki Sliders (2 pcs)

Lamb, tzatziki

$23

Halloumi, Cypriot tahini sauce, Greek salad salsa

$23

V NF

Seared fish, lettuce, basil mayo

$23

Meats

Kleftiko

$27

slow cooked lamb shoulder GF DF NF

Free range chicken kalamaki

$25

wild oregano, aleppo tyrokafteri GF NF

Soutzoukakia

$26

baked lamb meatballs in tomato, cumin, pinenuts, yoghurt

Loukaniko

$26

house made pork sausage, fasolia GF DF NF

Pastitsio

$27

baked pasta, beef mince, béchamel NF

250g Rib eye steak

$34

black garlic yoghurt, fried rosemary GF NF

Desserts

Loukoumades

$13

Greek donuts, vanilla bean ice cream, walnuts

Baklava

$13

walnut & almond filo, vanilla bean ice cream

Set yoghurt

$13

poached fruit, rosewater, white chocolate, candied walnuts GF

Monthly blackboard special – please ask your waiter

$14

Monthly blackboard special

$14

please ask your waiter

Frozen Cocktail

OIKOS ICE STORM

$20

Lemon, Tsiporo, Freeze Dried Raspberry

New Zealand Wines

2024 Sauvignon Blanc

Glass $13 / Bottle $62

Classic gooseberry and passionfruit notes. Fresh, clean and lively. (Marlborough)

2022 Pinot Gris

Glass $13 / Bottle $62

Fragrance of pear and quince with rich, delicious layers. (Otago)

2021 Chardonnay

Glass $13 / Bottle $62

Full bodied with lush summer fruit and creamy, toasty characters. (Hawke’s Bay)

2025 Gewürztraminer

Glass $13 / Bottle $62

Exotic and spicy with vibrant flavours of rose, peach and lychee. (Marlborough)

2024 Rosé

Glass $13 / Bottle $62

Bright, fresh and fruity with a hint of summer berries. (Marlborough)

Greek Wines

Specially sourced from throughout New Zealand to perfectly match our cuisine, our range of Oikos House labelled wines is simply unique.

2022 Geometria Moschofilero

$66

Aromas of roses and citrus fruit. Fresh in the mouth, dry with good acidity and balanced flavour. (Mantinia)

2024 Geometria Assyrtiko

$66

Dried lemon flesh, lime juice, bay leaf, pink grapefruit. (Nemea)

Retsina – Savatiano/Rhoditis (1/2 ltr)

$36

Light aroma, dry, addition of a small amount of pine resin during fermentation provides the characteristic retsina flavour. (Attica)

2021 Geometria – Agiorgitiko

$69

Bright red color with purple reflections, inviting aromas of red fruits – cherries and plums, with black pepper notes. Good body with soft and round tannins. (Nemea)

2023 Cavino – Xinomavro

$69

Aromatic bouquet of fruits, leather and spices. Well structured and rich.(Naoussa)

Spirits & Liqueurs

We also have a variety of house spirits

Metaxa 5 Star

$12

Amber brandy orange blossom, roses and apricot notes

Tsipouro

$12

Grape distilled, pure and clean

Mastiha

$12

Resin, slightly cedar-like flavour gathered from the mastic tree

Rakomelo

$12

Combination of Tsiporo, honey and several spices, such as cinnamon and cardamom

Ouzo

$12

Dry anise-flavored

Beer & Cider

Garage Project Fugazi Hoppy Session Ale 2.2%

$11

Parrotdog Birdseye Hazy IPA 5.8%

$12

Parrotdog Thunderbird Bright IPA 5.8%

$12

Parrotdog Sundog Pilsner 5.2%

$12

Mythos Greek Lager 5%

$12

Soda, Juice & Greek Fizzy

Guava Lime Apple

Karma Cola contains gluten

Diet Karma Cola contains gluten

Ginger beer

Apple

Coffee & Tea

Black

Greek

White

English Breakfast

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Oikos Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

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Salads & Greens

Vegetarian

Cheese

Seafood

Souvlaki Sliders (2 pcs)

Meats

Desserts

Sharing Menu

Frozen Cocktail

New Zealand Wines

Greek Wines

Spirits & Liqueurs

Beer & Cider

Soda, Juice & Greek Fizzy

Coffee & Tea

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