Best Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Restaurants Near Me In Auckland, with up-to-date menus and prices

Best Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Restaurants Near Me In Auckland

October 2, 2026
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Mediterranean sharing table at The Greek House Restaurant

Auckland’s Mediterranean and Middle Eastern tables cover a remarkable stretch of ground. A quick kebab after work and a long dinner built around mezze share the same love of warm bread, bright herbs and food with something worth passing across the table. The difference is in the detail: charcoal smoke at one address, lemon and olive oil at another, or a carefully balanced plate that draws on several coastal traditions.

For an easy meal, there are wraps, rice plates and grilled meats that make sense without a booking. For a gathering, the better approach is often to start with dips or vegetables, then add seafood or a substantial shared main. Several kitchens also cross borders: Greek and Italian favourites sit together in Campbells Bay, while Auckland produce gives Levantine and Southern European ideas a distinctly local accent.

Choose according to the evening you want. Gemmayze Street and The Greek House invite a spread of small plates; Parro and Advieh offer more composed cooking; Esther brings a lively hotel dining room to the Viaduct. On the North Shore and in the suburbs, relaxed restaurants offer their own reasons to travel. Menus and service periods change, so confirm the current details with the restaurant when planning a visit.

Chargrilled fish plated at Parro on Dominion Road

Parro

Parro takes Mediterranean ideas into a small Dominion Road dining room centred on the charcoal grill. Its cooking feels considered without losing the pleasure of a shared table. The current menu moves from cured raw fish with white gazpacho and citrus to tiger prawns in a punchy pil pil sauce. Barbecued eggplant with romesco is a worthwhile vegetable course, while flatbread gives everyone a reason to linger over the sauces. The dishes draw brightness and smoke from different parts of the Mediterranean rather than trying to represent one country.

For a larger appetite, the lamb shoulder with chermoula, labneh and pistachio offers a richer contrast to the seafood. The compact room and open-kitchen energy suit a conversation-led dinner where several plates arrive in stages. Dessert is part of the appeal too: crema catalana and tiramisu take the meal somewhere softer after the grill. Parro works particularly well for diners who enjoy precise cooking and are comfortable sharing. Confirm the seasonal menu before ordering, as produce and the day’s fish can change.

Address: 359 Dominion Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024

Parro Menu

Starters

Marinated Olives Mix
$12
BBQ Flat Bread
$12

House made, long fermentation, charcoal fired.

Maximo's Burrata
$26

Pumpkin puree, kabocha, pumpkin seeds

Croquetas
$26

Mushroom mix, black truffle, burnt onion, sour cream.

BBQ Eggplant
$26

Romesco, lettuce dressing, sesame seeds

Baby Cos
$20

Salsa verde, ranch sauce, pangrattato

Smalls

Cured Raw Fish
$34

White gazpacho, orange noisette, citrus

Chreed Tiger Prawns
$34

Intense gambas pil pil sauce, chilli oil

Pork Sausage Botifarra
$34

Chickpeas stew, radicchio salad, mustard

Mains

PASTA OF THE DAY
$40
Leek Risotto
$40

BBQ leek, sofrito, green picada, parmesan

Charcoal Grill

BBQ Fish
$45

Fennel veloute, fresh fennel, potato gratin

Lamb Shoulder
$45

Chermoula, carrot purre, labneh, pistachio

Prime T-Bone - 100g
$15

(Ask your server the size available)

Dessert

Tiramisu
$20
Dark Chocolate Crémeux
$20

BBQ brioche, brownbutter ice cream

Crème Catalana Foam
$20

Toffee, honeycomb, orange jelly

Sparkling

Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee NV, French
Bottle $135
Bacio Della Luna Prosecco DOC, Italy
Bottle $76 / Glass $16

White Wines

Cembra Pinot Grigio, Italy
Bottle $75 / Glass $15
Greystone Riesling, New Zealand
Bottle $70 / Glass $14
Terroir Project Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Bottle $60 / Glass $14
Ozu By Otazu Chardonnay, Spain
Bottle $80 / Glass $16
Albert Bichot Petite Chablis, France
Bottle $88

Orange Wine

Terroir Project Orange, New Zealand
Bottle $68 / Glass $15

Rosé and Chilled Red

San Marzano Tramari Puglia Rose, Italy
Bottle $88 / Glass $17
St. Pauls 'Missianer' Schiava Alto Adige, Italy
Bottle $88 / Glass $17

Red Wines

Emma Marris Pinot Noir, New Zealand
Bottle $88 / Glass $18
Varvaglione Mezzo Primitivo, Italy
Bottle $88 / Glass $18
Petra 'Zingari' Rosso Super Tuscan, Italy
Bottle $88 / Glass $18
Tempranillo 'Reserva' Rioja, Spain
Bottle $88 / Glass $17

Cocktails

Negroni- dry gin, vermouth, campari
$20
Chilli margarita - tequila, lime, triple sec, chilli
$20
Aperol Spritz - prosecco, aperol, soda
$20
Limoncello Spritz - prossecco, limoncello, soda
$20
Cosmopolitan - vodka, triple sec, cranberry and lime juice
$20
Non alcohol cocktail - project hydrosol, soda water
$20

On Tap

Estrella Damn - on tap
$12

Aperitifs

Vermouth #2 - A bitter sweet digestive with orange and herbs
$20

Beer-Cider

Sawmill Pilsner 4.8%
$11
Sawmill Hazy IPA 5.90%
$11
Sawmill Pale Ale - Low alcohol 2.5%
$10
Sawmill no alcohol 0%
$9
Sawmill Bright IPA 5,5%
$10
Sawmill Ultra Low Carb - Larger 4,2%
$10

Non Alcohol

Coca-Cola
$5
Coca-Cola zero
$5
Schweppes lemonade
$8
Tonic water, soda water
$8
Apple, orange, pineapple - Juice
$5
Voyage water - still, sparkling
$10
Lebanese sharing plates and flatbread at Gemmayze Street

Gemmayze Street

High in St Kevin’s Arcade, Gemmayze Street makes Lebanese dining feel generous and social. Begin with its hummus and housemade kūmara pide, then move through falafel, vegetables and a brighter salad before the larger plates. The sample menu pairs roasted garlic and paprika with the hummus, and brings tahini and pickled green chilli to the falafel. Those combinations are a useful introduction to a kitchen that pays attention to texture as much as spice. There is pleasure in letting several smaller dishes build the meal rather than choosing one main immediately.

Chicken shish tawook with toum and herb salad, or lamb shoulder with pomegranate, can anchor a longer dinner. The room has an easy bustle and suits friends who want to share, compare and stay awhile. Vegetables are treated with similar care: roasted carrots, aubergine and cauliflower offer more than side-dish relief. The online menu is labelled as a sample, so discuss the day’s dishes, dietary needs and portion sizes with the team. A booking is sensible when Karangahape Road is busy in the evening.

Address: Shop 16, St Kevin's Arcade, 183 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Gemmayze Street Menu

Mezza

Housemade pide

golden kumara, za’atar

Vegan Dairy Free
$10
Hummus

roasted garlic, paprika

Vegan Dairy Free
$12
Babaganouj

smokey eggplant, cumin, pomegranate

Vegan Dairy Free
$12
Falafel

pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander

Vegan Dairy Free
$16
Fattouche

lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate

Vegan Dairy Free
$18
Kūmara fetteh

roasted kūmara, taratour, baharat, almond

Vegan Dairy Free
$20
Braised leeks

lubneh, macadmaia dukkah, fennel seed

Vegetarian
$20
Jazar

roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola

Vegetarian
$25
Asparagus

oregano, brown butter hollandaise, feta

Vegetarian
$28
Shish barak

mushroom dumplings, yoghurt veloute, mint

Vegetarian
$32
Kibbeh nayeh

venison tartare, fermented chilli, crispy potato

$28
Samak nayeh

raw market fish, pistachio, basil, crispy shallot

Dairy Free
$30
Octopus manoushi

toasted flatbread, za’atar mayo, coriander zhoug

$32
Chicken shish

grilled chicken thigh, toum, pickles, saffron rice, gremolata

$35
Lahme shish

grilled lamb rump, dill lubneh, muhamarra, chilli crisp

$35
Nana’s yukney

braised lamb shoulder, tomato, cinnamon, pea, crispy kataifi

$40

Jeeb

Please note this is a sample menu and all dishes are subject to change

JEEB

Housemade pide Hummus roasted garlic, paprika Babaganouj smoky eggplant, cumin, pomegranate Falafel pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander … Fattouche lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate Jazar roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola Gemmayze St lamb shoulder slow roasted lamb, pomegranate jus

P.P $65
JEEB

Housemade pide Hummus roasted garlic, paprika Babaganouj smoky eggplant, cumin, pomegranate Kibbeh Nayeh venison tartare, fermented chilli, preserved lemon Falafel pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander … Asparagus cultured cream, oregano, pinenut Fattouche lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate Jazar roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola Nana’s yukney braised lamb shoulder, tomato, cinnamon, pea, crispy kataifi … Knefe kataifi pastry, baked ricotta, passionfruit, orange blossom

P.P $85
JEEB

Housemade pide Hummus roasted garlic, paprika Babaganouj smoky eggplant, cumin, pomegranate Kibbeh nayeh venison tartare, fermented chilli, preserved lemon Falafel pickled green chilli, tahini, coriander … Octopus manoushi toasted flatbread, za’atar mayo, coriander zhoug … Asparagus cultured cream, oregano, pinenut Fattouche lebanese green salad, sumac, pomegranate Jazar roasted carrot, cashew, fennugreek, spiced granola Gemmayze St lamb shoulder slow roasted lamb, pomegranate jus … Knefe kataifi pastry, baked ricotta, passionfruit, orange blossom

P.P $110

Take some Gemmayze Street home with you

Hummus by Gemmayze St
250g jar $16

Beer & Cider

Hallertau #10

5.0% Hazy Pale Ale 330ml tap

Hallertau #2

5.3% Pale Ale 330ml tap

$12
Hallertau #0

0% Pale Ale 330ml

$10
Hallertau #8

5.0% Mr Yakimoto Lager 330ml

$10
Abel Cider NV

330ml

$15

Non-Alcoholic

NON #1

Salted raspberry & chamomile

$16
NON # 3

Toasted Cinnamon & yuzu

$16
Housemade Sodas
Pomegranate Iced Tea $8 Rose Lemonade $8
Gaza Cola
regular $8 sugarfree $8
Karma sodas
Gingerella $8 Lemmy Lemonade $8
Iced Lebanese Coffee

with Oat milk

$8 add broken heart spiced rum + $12
Oravida Sparkling water

800ml

$10

Cocktails

Amira

White Rum, Cardamom, Apple, Cinnamon

$22
Jiddi Sour

White Rum, Pomegranate, Lime, Egg White

$24
Fawwaar

Kyoho Grape, Vodka, Chambord, Prosecco

$24
Arak Wardeh

Arak, Rose, Lime, Pet Nat

$22
Tein Old fashioned

Bourbon, Fig Syrup, Bitters

$24
Nana m’talaj

Vodka, Lemon, Mint, Crushed Ice

$22

G Street Classics

Za’atar Stormy

Za’atar Bourbon, Ginger, Lime

$22 $80
Orange Blossom Mojito

White Rum, Lime, Mint, Bitters

$22 $80
Taaza

Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime, Pickled Green Chilli, Baharat

$22 $80
Saffron Negroni

Lemon Gin, Saffron Vermouth, Campari

$24
Yallah!

Coconut Rum, Coffee Liqueur, Pedro Ximenez, Salted Vanilla Cream

$24

Mocktails

Bonjus

Pineapple, Passionfruit, Oregano

$16
Khyar

Cucumber, Feijoa, Yuzu Tonic

$16

Bubbles

15 minute bottles “Mildnat” ‘24

Waipara, Central Otago

$19 $90
Paradise Prosecco

Australia

$14 $55
Falceri Extra Dry Prosecco

Italy

$16 $75
1818 Brut NV

By Billecart Salmon, Champagne

$150

White

Collaboration “impressions” ‘25

Hawkes Bay • Chardonnay

$20 $95
Rock Ferry 3rd Rock ‘23

Rapaura, Marlborough • Sauvignon Blanc

$16 $75
Unkel “Rio” ‘23

Nelson • Pinot Gris

$20 $95
Dr Loosen ‘23

Mosel, Germany • Riesling Kabinett

$16 $75
Dragon Bones ‘24

Waitaki Valley, North Otago • Pinot Gris

$19 $90
BQ-Ā de Marsyas ‘19

Bekka Valley, Lebanon • Blend

$19 $90
AC Reserve ‘23

(Corban family) Hawkes Bay • Chardonnay

$19 $90
AC Reserve ‘23

(Corban family) Hawkes Bay • Viognier

$90

Rose

Rock Ferry “Orchard” ‘25

Hawkes Bay • Pinot Blac, Pinot gris

$16 $75
Château Garage “le deux soeurs” ‘24

Hawkes Bay • merlot, rose

$16 $75

Orange

Park ‘24

Nelson • Gewurtztraminer Blend

$14 $55
Huntress Waihonga ‘24

Wairarapa • Pinot gris

$17 $80

Chilled Red

15 Minute Bottles “Test Pots” ‘23

Waipara, Central Otago • Pinot Noir

$17 $80
Huntress Kuratea ‘23

Wairarapa • Pinot noir, Syrah

$17 $80

Red

Munroes Road ‘21

Clevedon • Syrah

$20 $95
Mon Cheval ‘15

Waipara Valley • Pinot Noir

$19 $90
Jasci & Marchesani ‘23

Abruzzo, Italy • Montepulciano

$16 $75
Cincinelli ‘23

Arezzo, Italy • Chianti

$17 $80
BQ-Ā de Marsyas ‘20

Lebanon • Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

$19 $90
Unkel “Atlas” ‘23

Nelson • Pinot Noir

$18 $85
Two Hands “Angels’ Share” Shiraz ‘23

McLaren Vale

$19 $90

Sweet

Corrado Tonelli

Pergola, Italy • Visner

$14
A plated Mediterranean dish at El Greco in Campbells Bay

El Greco

Campbells Bay is the setting for a family-style Greek and Italian meal with a broad, flexible menu. El Greco is especially useful when a table wants both the familiar and the exploratory: one person can settle on moussaka or souvlaki while another heads for seafood pasta or pizza. Start on the Greek side with warm pita and the mixed dips, or choose prawn saganaki for its tomato-and-feta richness. The gyros bring lamb, tzatziki, tomato and onion together with the comfort of hot chips.

There is enough range here to build either a quick seaside lunch or an unhurried dinner. Grilled halloumi and baked feta make a lighter opening; lamb cutlets or the chicken skewers give the meal a more traditional centre. The kitchen’s use of olive oil, lemon and herbs keeps the Greek plates lively, while the Italian dishes make the restaurant an easy compromise for a mixed group. Ask about the current menu and any dietary adaptations when booking, particularly if the party needs a gluten-free preparation.

Address: Unit 1/1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay, Auckland 0630

El Greco Menu

Kids Meals

Kids meals for ages 12 years and under. Served with dessert + select one drink. $21 Kids Menu: Choose your favourite! Pick a pizza or pasta, and we'll take care of the rest. Meals served with a drink and a sweet treat to finish. Gluten-free pizza & pasta (penne) available +$4.

Kids Meal Deal
$21

Choose one pizza or pasta, plus a dessert and a drink.

Hawaiian Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Bolognese
Vanilla ice-cream sundae
Sprite
Coke
L&P
Apple Juice
Orange Juice

Desserts

Sweet, indulgent and made to finish your meal on a high note.

Limoncello Cheesecake
$16

made with Limoncello liqueur

Gelato
$16

Freshly, locally made, your choice of Limoncello or passionfruit

Chocolate Orange Panacota
$16

Traditional Italian dessert with a citrus twist.

Santorini Sundae
$17

vanilla ice-cream with chocolate sauce and almond slices

Vesuvio Chocolate Cake
$17

Chocolate cake with a caramel centre

Sticky Date Pudding
$18

with caramel sauce and a vanilla bean cream

Cretan Style Halloumi
$19

Pan fried halloumi with honey, sesame and poppy seeds.

Baklavas
$19

Filo with walnut, pistachio, spices and honey syrup, served with ice cream.

Tiramisu
$21

Traditional Italian dessert with marscapone, liqueur and brandy (Kostas' secret recipe!).

Pizza Breads

Warm, flavourful and perfect to share. A simple start to your table.

Herb
$12

Mixed Greek herbs, garlic and EVO oil.

Napolitana
$18

Tomato, rosemary, Kalamata olives.

Pesto and Parmesan
$18

Homemade basil pesto, garlic and parmesan flakes.

El Greco
$19

Caramelised onion, garlic and blue cheese.

Dips

A selection of house-made dips, served with warm pita bread. Perfect for sharing.

Tzatziki
$13

Greek yoghurt, cucumber, dill, garlic and EVO oil.

Aubergine
$14

Roasted aubergine, garlic, Greek herbs and EVO oil.

Taramosalata
$16

Fish roe with fresh lemon juice.

Crab
$16

Crab meat, cream, onion, EVO and smoked paprika.

Mixed Dips
$28

Aubergine, tzatziki, taramosalata, served with pita and crackers.

Salates - Salad

Fresh, vibrant and full of flavour. The perfect complement to your meal, to share or as a main.

Greek
$30

Traditional recipe with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, Kalamata olives, feta.

Lasithi
$30

A mix of salad greens, beetroot, feta, almonds, cherry tomatoes, gherkins and onion.

Seafood
$33

A generous variety of mixed seafood, drizzled with an EVO oil and balsamic dressing complete with fresh seasonal greens.

Caesar Salad
$33

Roma lettuce, chicken, egg, croutons, anchovies, with a homemade creamy Caesar dressing.

Mezedes - Starters

A selection of favourites to begin, made for sharing and enjoying together.

Patātes
$12

Curly deep fried potatoes served with garlic aioli

Greek Patātes
$16

Deep fried potatoes served with feta, onion, fresh tomato, oregano and EVO.

Brussel Sprouts
$18

Pan-fried in EVO oil with bacon and parmesan (vegetarian option available).

Greek Halloumi
$19

Semi soft goat & sheep cheese, fried in EVO oil and served with lemon.

Mushroom A La Cream
$19

Button mushrooms in a garlic, cream sauce.

Mixed Olives
$21

Warm olives served with fresh bread and olive oil

Gnocchi
$21

Cooked in thick Napolitana sauce served with basil and parmesan

Soutzoukakia
$21

Beef & lamb meatballs made with fresh herbs and thick tomato sauce.

Dolmades
$24

Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice, served with an egg lemon sauce.

Baked Feta
$24

Greek feta cooked in the oven with tomato, capsicum & onion.

Grilled Prawns
$26

King prawns cooked on the grill, topped with homemade dressing, served on a bed of salad greens

Grilled Octopus
$28

Served with an EVO oil, fresh lemon and mustard dressing

Sikotakia
starter $28 / as a main $38

Chicken livers fried in EVO oil served with garlic & lemon.

Calamari
starter $28 / as a main $38

Deep fried and served with tzatziki and a garlic & fresh lemon juice.

Scallops
starter $29 / as a main $39

Poached in a mild garlic, cream sauce.

Prawn Saganaki
starter $30 / as a main $40

King prawns cooked in a tomato and feta sauce.

Prawns Ala Gamberi
starter $30 / as a main $40

Pan fried king prawns in butter, garlic, brandy and cream.

Pizza

Cooked on a tomato base with a blend of mozzarella and edam, finished with garlic and fresh parsley. Classic, comforting and made to share. Gluten-free and dairy-free options available, +$6. Large size only.

Margherita
small $24 / large $34

Cherry tomato, basil.

Hawaiian
small $26 / large $36

Ham, cheese, pineapple.

Al Funghi
small $26 / large $36

Mushroom, garlic.

Prosciutto
small $26 / large $36

Ham, cheese.

Pepperoni
small $26 / large $36

Pepperoni, roast red capsicum.

Carnivoro
small $30 / large $40

Salami, bacon, ham, pepperoni, BBQ sauce.

Vegetariana
small $30 / large $40

Mushroom, olives, zucchini, garlic, capsicum, artichoke, onion.

Siciliana
small $30 / large $40

Chorizo, fresh tomato, onion, mushrooms.

Di Costa
small $32 / large $42

(Kostas' favourite) Sun dried tomatoes, feta, onion, olives, garlic, basil.

Capritziosa
small $32 / large $42

Capers, olives, anchovies, garlic, mushroom.

Quattro Stagioni
small $32 / large $42

Salami, ham, prawns, mushroom.

Pollo
small $32 / large $42

Chicken, capsicum, onion, mushroom.

Divino
small $33 / large $43

Salami, ham, bacon, mushroom, onion, capsicum, olives.

Gustoza
small $34 / large $44

Chorizo, salami, mushroom, capsicum, feta, lime chilli.

Fruiti Di Mare
small $34 / large $44

Selection of seafood and garlic.

Pollo Primo
small $34 / large $44

Smoked chicken, blue cheese, mushroom, capsicum, onion.

Di Como
small $35 / large $45

Mozzarella, Parma ham, cherry tomatoes, red onion and rocket leaves.

El Greco
small $36 / large $46

Lamb, onion, feta, capsicum, olives, tzatziki.

Macaronia - Pasta

Classic pasta dishes made with rich sauces and bold flavours. Comforting and satisfying. Gluten-free option available, penne only, +$4.

Spaghetti Napolitana
$30

Cooked in a rich basil and tomato sauce.

Spaghetti Bolognese
$34

Traditional Italian ground beef in a herb and tomato sauce.

Basil and Pesto Tortellini
$35

With a mushroom and garlic cream sauce.

Beef Lasagne
$38

Ground beef layered with pasta and a bechamel sauce.

Spaghetti Carbonara
$39

Bacon, mushrooms in a white wine and garlic cream sauce.

Spaghetti Pollo Picanté
$39

Chicken, capsicum, olives, chilli, garlic, white wine and tomato cream sauce.

Spaghetti Verdura
$39

Capsicum, olives, mushroom, onion, spinach and garlic in a tomato cream sauce.

Spaghetti Putanesca
$39

Capers, olives, anchovies and tomato sauce.

Penné Di Costa
$39

Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, blue cheese and garlic in a tomato cream sauce.

Fettuccine El Greco
$39

Smoked chicken, mushrooms, white wine and tomato cream sauce.

Rosie's Pasta
$39

Chicken, mushrooms, bacon, olives, chilli, garlic, capsicum, EVO oil.

Kokkinistó
$40

Orzo pasta served with eye fillet pieces cooked in a traditional tomato sauce.

Spaghetti Marinara
$41

A generous mix of seafood, cooked with capers in a tomato sauce.

Dry Marinara
$42

King prawns, scallops, mussels, snapper and calamari, cooked with spaghetti, EVO oil, fresh garlic and chilli flakes.

Italian - Piatto - Main

Timeless Italian favourites, full of flavour and made to be enjoyed.

Pesce Del Giorno
$44

Snapper fillet cooked with a garlic, caper and lemon sauce, served with salad.

Scallopini Marsala
$47

Pork fillet in a creamy mushroom and marsala sauce, served with vegetables.

Chicken Frangelico
$48

Free range chicken breast cooked in a cream sauce with cashews and Frangelico liqueur, served with vegetables.

Bistecca El Pepe
$49

250g Eye fillet cooked in a red wine and mustard cream, sauce with vegetables.

Greek - Piata - Main

Inspired by traditional Greek cooking, hearty, vibrant and made for sharing.

Spanacorizo
$32

A classic Greek dish of spinach and rice, gently cooked with herbs, lemon and EVO.

Souvlaki
$39

Free range chicken breast skewered and cooked on the grill, served with pita, served with tzatziki and salad.

Moussaka
$47

Layers of potato, aubergine, zucchini, ground beef and bechamel sauce, served with tzatziki and salad.

Brizola
$49

(Kostas' Father's favourite!) 300g Scotch fillet grilled, served with fries and salad.

Paithakia
$49

(Sarah's favourite!) Lamb cutlets grilled, served with fries, served with salad and tzatziki.

Signature Dish

Our signature favourite. A standout dish not to be missed.

Gyros El Greco
$44

2 x Greek pita with lamb, tzatziki, tomato and onion, with a side of chips.

Bubbles

Enjoy a bottle of bubbles at the table - perfect for sharing, celebrating or simply adding a little sparkle to your meal. Or, if it’s just for you, our Bacio della Luna piccolo is the perfect single-serve treat.

Bacio della Luna Prosecco 200ml piccolo
$18

Lively flavours of ripe apple & peach

Ruffino Prosecco
$75
Ruffino Prosecco Rosé
$85
MDC Champagne
$90

New Zealand Wines

Fresh, vibrant and expressive - showcasing the best of New Zealand’s vineyards.

Map Maker Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough
Glass $15 / Bottle $78

Bright citrus, passionfruit & gooseberry with a smooth creamy texture

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough
Glass $15 / Bottle $78

Elegant yet full flavoured, crisp acidity, refreshing herbal & citrus finish

Coopers Creek Limeworks Chardonnay - Hawke's Bay
Glass $17 / Bottle $85

Soft & creamy with a bouquet of peach and hazelnut

Kim Crawford Chardonnay 'Small Parcels' - Hawke's Bay
Glass $18 / Bottle $90

Full-bodied, creamy texture, butterscotch & lemon meringue pie

Mediterranean Wines

Inspired by the sun-soaked regions of Greece and Italy, rich, characterful and made to enjoy with food.

Sensi Pinot Grigio
Glass $17 / Bottle $85

Fresh, clean dry style. Creamy & elegant

Origines Italicae Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC
Glass $17 / Bottle $85

Crisp, refreshing with pear, green apple, & citrus

Cantina Di Monteforte Soave Classico
Glass $18 / Bottle $90

Creamy texture with complex nutty flavours

Cantina La Palma Vermentino Aragosta
Glass $18 / Bottle $90

Dry & saline white from the island of Sardinia

Spirits

A curated range of classic spirits to enjoy your way. (mixer included)

Gordons

Gin

Bombay Sapphire

Gin

Tanqueray

Gin

Absolut

Vodka

Premium Spirits

A refined selection of premium pours, chosen for depth, quality and character. (mixer included)

Sealovers

Gin

Scapegrace

Gin

45 South

Vodka

Scapegrace

Vodka

Cocktails

Classic favourites and vibrant flavours - made for sipping, sharing and enjoying the moment.

Mimosa
$19

Prosecco, fresh orange juice

Dark 'N' Stormy
$21

Dark rum, ginger beer, bitters.

Espresso Martini
$21

Vodka, Kahlúa, fresh espresso.

Aperol Spritz
$21

Aperol, Prosecco, soda

Coffee & Tea

From barista-made coffee to teas and after-dinner favourites, the perfect pairing for something sweet.

Special Coffee
$16
Affogato
$13 / with liqueur $19

or with liqueur

Iced Coffee or Iced Chocolate
$9

Mocktails

All the flavour, none of the alcohol - refreshing, vibrant and just as enjoyable.

Shirley Temple
$13

Cranberry, lime, ginger beer, Grenadine

Mojito
$13

Fresh lime, mint, sugar syrup, soda

Margarita
$13

Fresh lime, orange juice, soda.

A garnished roast being served at Advieh Restaurant and Bar

Advieh Restaurant & Bar

Advieh brings Middle Eastern aromatics to a polished dining room at Commercial Bay. The current dinner menu opens with Turkish pide, za’atar and whipped butter, a straightforward way to ease into the kitchen’s spice-led style. Split-pea hummus comes with hawaij and spicy falafel; grilled haloumi finds a different balance with dates, mint, almonds and mānuka honey. These are dishes for a table willing to try more than one plate, with acidity, sweetness and heat moving through the meal rather than sitting in separate courses.

The larger dishes continue that approach. Half-grilled chicken brings Istanbul butter, toum and charred lemon, while lamb haneeth arrives with jewelled rice and fennel tzatziki. There is also a celeriac shish for diners who want the same smoky, spice-conscious treatment without meat. Advieh fits a deliberate lunch or an occasion dinner in the city centre; the restaurant also offers a shared tasting format. Check which menu is running when you book, since breakfast, lunch and dinner each have a different character.

Address: 1 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Advieh Restaurant & Bar Menu

Breakfast

Full Advieh breakfast experience
$49

Experience the full selection from our continental offering and choose any A la Carte item to accompany.

Breakfast Table

Freshly baked croissant, danish pastries and brioche. Cereals, Fernglen Farm yoghurt, poached seasonal fruit. Daily Bread hand crafted sourdough bread, preserves and marmalades. chilled selection of local and European cheeses, continental charcuterie. house cured local fish. Fresh juice.

Maple waffles

lemon curd, rose poached rhubarb, vanilla mascarpone, walnut crumble

Habitual eggs

cooked your way, toasted sourdough

Turkish eggs

poached eggs, tahini yoghurt, Turkish butter, chili dukkah, grilled pide

Breakfast salad

grilled broccolini, baby romaine, smoked almond skordalia, bulgur, crispy egg

Nasi Goreng

sticky pork belly, toasted peanuts, Asian greens, jasmine rice, chilli fried egg

Shakshuka baked eggs

bell pepper, eggplant, feta, hazelnut, dukkah, Turkish pide

Avocado toast

poached eggs, crushed avocado, sourdough

Green omelette anytime plate

broccolini, silver beet, soft herbs, Greek feta, hollandaise

Karaage chicken nourish bowl

steamed rice, miso mayo, spring onion, edamame, chilli oil

Savoury rice porridge

shredded spicy chicken, spring onion, edamame, chilli oil

Vegetarian savoury rice porridge

mushroom, spring onion, edamame, chilli oil

House smoked pastrami benedict

hash browns, hollandaise, za’atar, herbs

New Zealand breakfast

merguez sausage, free range bacon, roasted tomato, grilled mushrooms, sourdough toast, eggs your way

Bacon and egg banjo

free range bacon, seasonal greens, fried egg

Breakfast wrap

portobello mushroom, avocado, shredded kale, fried egg

Breakfast Sides

Free range bacon
Avocado
Smoked salmon
Egg
Halloumi

Lunch – Small Plates & Starters

Freshly baked Turkish pide
$14

za’atar, whipped Advieh butter

Oysters
ea $9.50

fermented fennel, ouzo, green hot sauce, toasted buckwheat

Split pea hummus
$24

hawaij spice, spicy falafel, curry leaf

Grilled haloumi
$29

saffron butter, mint, almond, dates, mānuka honey

Chicken liver parfait
$25

persimmon, pistachio dukkah, The Southerly whisky-infused mānuka honey

Yellowfin tuna carpaccio
$31

‘fattoush’, buttermilk, green tahini, crispy pita

Lunch – Mains

Soused market fish
$49

saffron, golden beetroot ezme, Aleppo

Celeriac shish
$36

smoked date, pomegranate, puffed lentil tabbouleh, labneh

‘Shawarma’
$36

slow cooked lamb shoulder, fresh pita, green harissa, labneh

Grass fed bavette
$44

muhammara, whipped walnut yoghurt, parsley

Lunch – Sides

Little gem lettuce
$17

green goddess, nigella seeds, pecorino

Fried Brussels sprouts
$17

smoked sheep’s milk feta, harissa butter

Hand-cut chips
$16

Aleppo, whipped tahini

A Taste of Advieh Lunch Banquet

55 per person | For groups of two or more people to enjoy | Wine pairing available on request | Dessert for an additional 10pp

Freshly baked Turkish pide

za’atar, whipped Advieh butter

Chicken liver parfait

persimmon, pistachio dukkah, The Southerly whisky-infused mānuka honey

Split pea hummus

hawaij spice, curry leaf

Soused market fish

saffron, golden beetroot ezme, Aleppo

Celeriac shish

smoked date, pomegranate, puffed lentil tabbouleh, labneh

‘Shawarma’

slow cooked lamb shoulder, green harissa, shaved cucumber, sheep’s milk labneh

Little gem lettuce

green goddess, nigella seeds, pecorino

Fried confit potatoes

za’atar, buttermilk

Spiced Jerusalem artichoke cake

yuzu custard, whipped white chocolate ganache, rhubarb ribbons, drunken figs and walnuts, sunchoke ice cream

High Tea

85 per person | Available Thursday - Sunday, 2pm - 5pm | Includes complimentary Zealong Tea, Kōkako Coffee and Thea Matcha

Sherbet

Thea matcha & coconut water syrup shaved ice, strawberries, pomegranate

Thea matcha cured Mt Cook salmon

hash brown, buttermilk

Tea smoked Canterbury duck

fresh crumpets, tamarillo, beetroot

Chicken liver baklava

parfait, pistachio, cherry drizzle

Spinach & feta spanakopita

filo, walnut, cinnamon, burnt honey

Premium Thea matcha & yuzu tart

yuzu custard, mung bean, pistachio

Superior Thea matcha & hazelnut entremet

hazelnut sablé

Thea hōjicha meringue

raspberry jam, lychee, rose lychee veil, rose za'atar

Premium Thea matcha financier

white chocolate whipped ganache, strawberry

Superior Thea matcha nama choco

bee pollen, white chocolate

Dinner – Starters

Freshly baked Turkish pide
$14

za’atar, whipped Advieh butter

Oysters
ea $9.50

fermented fennel, ouzo, green hot sauce, toasted buckwheat

Crispy scampi and crayfish kataifi
ea $23

fennel mayo, black lime

Cauliflower dolma
2pcs $19

roasted cauliflower puree, pecorino

Hawke’s Bay lamb ribs
2pcs $22

smoked tamarillo ketchup, beetroot

Dinner – Small Plates

Yellowfin tuna carpaccio
$31

‘fattoush’, buttermilk, green tahini, crispy pita

Split pea hummus
$24

hawaij spice, spicy falafel, curry leaf

Grilled haloumi
$29

saffron butter, mint, almond, dates, mānuka honey

Chicken liver parfait
$25

persimmon, pistachio dukkah, The Southerly whisky-infused mānuka honey

Dinner – Mains

Soused market fish
$49

saffron, golden beetroot ezme, Aleppo

Half-grilled chicken spatchcock
$49

Istanbul butter, toum, guindilla, charred lemon

Celeriac shish
$36

smoked date, pomegranate, puffed lentil tabbouleh, labneh

‘Haneeth’
$68

Coastal lamb shoulder cooked on the bone, fragrant jewelled rice, fennel tzatziki

Dry aged sirloin (300g)
$69

muhammara, whipped walnut yoghurt, parsley

Bone-in ribeye

vine leaf chermoula, perserved lemon, Tora Bay pāua butter

Southern Station wagyu
100g $35

marble score 5-7

Black Angus
100g $26
Whole dry-aged duck
$129

pomegranate glaze, aromatic persimmon, slow cooked duck leg tagine, pistachio, apricot, black lime

Dinner – Sides

Little gem lettuce
$17

green goddess, nigella seeds, pecorino

Fried Brussels sprouts
$17

smoked sheep’s milk feta, harissa butter

Hand-cut chips
$16

Aleppo, whipped tahini

A Taste of Advieh Dinner

95 per person | For groups of two or more people to enjoy | Wine pairing available on request

Freshly baked Turkish pide

za’atar, whipped Advieh butter

Split pea hummus

hawaij spice, curry leaf

Chicken liver parfait

persimmon, pistachio dukkah, The Southerly whisky-infused mānuka honey

Yellow fin tuna carpaccio

‘fattoush’, yoghurt, green tahini, crispy pita

Soused market fish

saffron, golden beetroot ezme, Aleppo

Half-grilled chicken spatchcock

Istanbul butter, toum, charred lemon

‘Haneeth’

Coastal Lamb shoulder cooked on the bone, fragrant jewelled rice, fennel tzatziki

Celeric shish

smoked date, pomegranate, puffed lentil tabbouleh, labneh

Little gem lettuce

green goddess, nigella seeds, pecorino

Fried confit potatoes

za’atar buttermilk

Spiced Jerusalem artichoke cake

yuzu custard, whipped white chocolate ganache, rhubarb ribbons, drunken figs and walnuts, sunchoke ice cream

Desserts

Spiced Jerusalem artichoke cake
$25

yuzu custard, whipped white chocolate ganache, rhubarb ribbons, drunken figs and walnuts, sunchoke ice cream

Citrus & Blossoms
$23

saffron preserved citrus, mānuka honey and tahini crémeux, grapefruit and rose sorbet, pistachio, bee pollen

‘Roz Bel Laban’
$23

chocolate rice pudding, cherry liqueur soaked sultanas, toasted rice and hazelnut fudge, salted rice milk sorbet

Advieh cheese selection
selection of 2 cheeses $36 / selection of 3 cheeses $46

please ask your server for today’s availability and recommendations. An exquisite assortment of premium cheeses, house made crackers, preserves, Otago fruits and nuts

Happy Hour

Available Monday - Sunday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Advieh’s seasonal hummus
$12

served with Turkish pide

Warm olive selection
$12

Aleppo pepper, black lime, oregano

Shoestring fries
$12

served with harissa mayo

Grilled haloumi
$14

saffron butter, mint, almond, dates, mānuka honey

Happy Hour – Beer

Available Monday - Sunday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Sawmill Ultra Low Carb Lager
$10

Matakana, 4.2 ABV

Asahi Super Dry Lager
$10

Tokyo, Japan, 5.1 ABV

Happy Hour – Wine and Bubbles

Available Monday - Sunday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

House White
$12
House Red
$12
House Prosecco
$12

Happy Hour – House Spirits

All spirits are served with your choice of mixer. Cocktails are not included. Available Monday - Sunday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

House Gin
$12
House Vodka
$12
House Tequila
$12
House White Rum
$12
House Dark Rum
$12
House Whisky
$12

Happy Hour – Cocktails

Available Monday - Sunday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Za’atar Martini
$15

Belvedere vodka, za’atar infused dry vermouth, crème de basilic, spicy chilli oil garnish

Wild Dahlia
$15

Roots eco gin, crème de cassis, pomegranate shrub, fizz

Grilled meats, rice and salad at The Greek House Restaurant

The Greek House Restaurant

The Greek House is wider in flavour than its name suggests. Its Point Chevalier kitchen sets Greek favourites beside Middle Eastern grilled dishes, making it a good address for a table that cannot decide between gyros and mezze. The meze platter brings hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, dolma and fattoush together with bread, giving the meal plenty of cool, sharp and creamy contrasts. Chicken shish tawook offers the opposite mood: yoghurt-and-garlic marinade, warm spices and the satisfying pull of the grill.

There is room to order lightly with dips and salad or to turn the meal into a substantial shared dinner. The restaurant’s barbecue choices and saffron-touched rice make sense after the mezze, while moussaka and gyros keep the Greek side of the menu close at hand. The colourful dining room feels informal enough for families yet lively enough for a group meal. Ask how many people the larger platters serve and confirm the current kitchen hours before heading to Point Chevalier.

Address: 11 Point Chevalier Road, Point Chevalier, Auckland 1022

The Greek House Restaurant Menu

The Aegean Platter

The Aegean Platter - Small
$28

Platter served with hummus, mutabal, baba ghanoush, dolma, choice of salad. Served with fresh bread.

The Aegean Platter - Large
$35

Platter served with hummus, mutabal, baba ghanoush, dolma, choice of salad. Served with fresh bread.

Appetisers

Stuffed Grape Leaves
$15

Grape leaves stuffed with rice, tomato, parsley, spices and lemon juice.

Baba Ganoush
$16

Smooth blend of grilled eggplant, capsicum, mint, parsley, and lemon juice, topped with walnut, served with fresh bread.

Hummus
$16

Creamy smooth rich dip of chickpeas with tahini, squeeze of lemon juice topped with olive oil. served with bread.

Hummus With Meat
$20

Creamy smooth rich dip of chickpeas with tahini, squeeze of lemon juice topped with meat. served with bread.

Hummus With Chicken
$19

Creamy smooth rich chickpea dip with tahini,squeeze of lemon juice topped with chicken.(served with fresh bread)

Fattoush
$18

Mediterranean blend of Cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions tumbled with croutons for that extra crunch. Dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Tabouleh
$19

The infamous Lebanese recipe of finely chopped parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, onions, and lettuce, drizzled with a dressing of olive oil and lemon juice.

Mutabal
$16

Charcoal grilled eggplants mixed with tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice served with bread.

Greek Salad
$18

A bouquet of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and capsicum topped with crumbled feta cheese and olive

Calamari Salad
$22

A bouquet of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives oil with tahini and lemon juice.

Halloumi Salad
$22

A bouquet of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives with halloumi cheese.

Falafel Salad
$20

Fresh crispy handmade falafel, sitting on Cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions tumbled and drizzled with tahini sauce.

Grilled Greek Halloumi
$25

Grilled halloumi topped with tangy, slow-cooked tomato relish and a sprinkle of za’atar, served with fresh bread

Chicken Salad
$25

Boneless marinated chicken cubes grilled to perfection and served on a traditional salad of lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes. drizzled with a generous amount of garlic aioli

Lamb Salad
$27

Boneless lamb cubes grilled to perfection and served on a traditional salad of lettuce, cucumber,tomatoes. drizzled with a generous amount of garlic aioli.

Marinated Olives
$7

Mixture of delicate organic curated green and black olives drizzled with rich olive oil

Mixed Pickles
$5

Mixture of pickles, ranging from cucumber pickles, cabbage and carrot pickles

Hot Appetizers

Baked Lamb Borek (Roll)
$18

Thin flaky filo dough, filled with ground lamb, mixed spices, onion, and parsley served with tahini sauce.

Baked Chicken Borek (Roll)
$18

Thin flaky filo dough, filled with diced chicken, mixed spices, onion, and parsley served with tahini sauce.

Baked Halloumi Borek (Roll)
$18

Thin flaky filo dough, filled with diced halloumi, mixed spices, onion, and parsley served with tahini sauce.

Falafel Bites
$15

Crispy fried falafel bites Served on a bed of hummus with tahini sauce

Crispy Zaatar Bread
$5

Fresh bread topped with zaatar and a drizzle of pure olive oil.

Fries
$7
Fries With Feta Cheese
$9
Curly Fries
$9
Wedges
$9

Light Main Course

Fried Rice Kubba
$18

Rice balls filled with minced meat, onions, parsley, and mixed spices. Served with amba sauce.

Fried Burghul Kubba
$18

Fine burghul (wheat), filled with chopped onions, ground lamb, mixed spices, nuts, parsley, and pomegrante (seasonal). Served with tahini sauce.

Fried Kubba Halab
$18

Crunchy Potato balls, filled with chopped onions, ground lamb, parsley, and mix spices. Served with tahini sauce.

Fried Beetroot Kubba
$18

Crispy beetroot balls, filled with caramelised onions, mixed spices, parsley, and nuts. Served with tahini sauce.

Spanakopita
$25

Greek spinach pie filled with feta cheese served with Greek salad

Moussaka Eggplant
$25

Roasted eggplant, mince meat, caramelized onion, tomato paste, seasoning topped with bechamel sauce.

Shakshuka
$18

Poached eggs in spiced tomato and pepper sauce, served with organic olive oil and a mix of herbs with a side of fresh pita bread

Roasted Fried Cauliflower
$25

Roasted cauliflower served with pomegranate, drizzled with tahini sauce and a side of tzatziki. served with burghul or fresh bread

Roasted Eggplant
$25

Roasted eggplant served with a drizzle of tahini and a side of tzatziki. served with burghul or fresh bread

Souvlaki Greek Wrap

Arnaki
$20

Slow cooked Lamb, caramelized onion, lettuce, chips, drizzled with aioli wrapped in a fresh homemade pita bread.

Vodino Kreas
$20

Slow Cooked Beef, caramelized onion, lettuce, chips drizzled with aioli wrapped in a fresh homemade pita bread..

Kotopoulo
$19

Chicken, caramelized onion, lettuce, chips drizzled with aioli wrapped in a fresh homemade pita bread.

Ira
$19

Crispy falafel, tomato, lettuce, and tahini sauce wrapped in fresh homemade pita bread.

Halloumi
$20

Crispy Halloumi, eggplant, tomato, lettuce, chips drizzled with aioli wrapped in a fresh homemade pita bread..

Calamari
$20

Fresh Calamari, lettuce, chips drizzled with aioli all wrapped in a fresh handmade pita bread.

Psari
$19

Crispy fish, lettuce, chips drizzled with aioli all wrapped in a fresh handmade pita bread.

BBQ

Lamb Kebab
$31

Delicious minced lamb skewers, seasoned with special spices and condiments. served with fresh bread, garlic bread and a side of burghul or rice

Chicken Kebab
$27

Delicious minced chicken skewers, seasoned with special spices and condiments. Served with fresh bread, garlic sauce and a side of rice or burghul

Beta
$27

Boneless chicken cubes marinated in our special marinate, charcoal grilled to perfection, served with fresh bread, garlic sauce and side of rice.

Alpha (Eye Fillet)
$37

delicacy of perfectly seasoned meat cubes, charcoal grilled to perfection. Served with fresh bread, garlic sauce and a side of burghul or rice.

Arayes
$25

Crunchy grilled bread filled with minced lamb seasoned with spices, served with a garlic sauce.

Lamb Cutlets
$39

lamb cutlets marinated and grilled to perfection served with garlic sauce.

Mix Bbq
$43

Lamb kebab, Shish tawook, lamb cube, lamb rack, served with fresh bread, garlic sauce and side of rice.

Main Course

Chicken Mandi
$27

A traditional dish consisting of seasoned charcoal grilled chicken served with smoked rice and spicy sauce.

Lamb Mandi
$33

Traditional dish consisting of seasoned slow cooked lamb served with smoked rice and spicy sauce.

Chicken Kabsah
$27

A spiced rice dish primarily cooked with tomatoes, whole black dried lime, and a mixed blend of freshly ground spices (such as cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, and white pepper).

Lamb Kabsah
$33

A spiced rice dish cooked with tomatoes, whole black dried lime, and a mixed blend of freshly ground spices (such as cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, and white pepper. served with chicken or lamb shank topped with raisins and nuts

Quzi
$33

Slow cooked tender Lamb shanks served on a bed white rice topped with a delicacy of raisins and crispy nuts and vermicelli

Grilled Chicken Thighs
$31

Boneless chicken thighs marinated in a homemade secret sauce. Charcoal grilled to perfection. and served with fresh handmade bread, garlic sauce and a side of crispy chips

Smoke

The Olympus 1/4
$40

(12-16/h) overnight smoked beef ribs topped with golden leaves served with BBQ sauce, honey, garlic sauce and side of rice

The Olympus 1/2
$75

(12-16/h) overnight smoked beef ribs topped with golden leaves served with BBQ sauce, honey, garlic sauce and side of rice

The Olympus 1 Whole Piece
$140

(12-16/h) overnight smoked beef ribs topped with golden leaves served with BBQ sauce, honey, garlic sauce and side of rice

The Acropoliis (Serves 2)
$80

(WHOLE LAMB SHOULDER) Overnight slow cook. served with bowl of rice

Family Platter Serves 4
$160

An Aegean platter (size depends on serving platter) with fresh bread. Platter of slow cooked lamb, marinated mandi chicken.served on a mixture of Quzi and Mandy rice. Soft drinks (quantity depends on serving platter)

Family Platter Serves 6
$250

An Aegean platter (size depends on serving platter) with fresh bread. Platter of slow cooked lamb, marinated mandi chicken.served on a mixture of Quzi and Mandy rice. Soft drinks (quantity depends on serving platter)

Family Platter Serves 8
$350

An Aegean platter (size depends on serving platter) with fresh bread. Platter of slow cooked lamb, marinated mandi chicken.served on a mixture of Quzi and Mandy rice. Soft drinks (quantity depends on serving platter)

Seafood

Grilled Poseidon
$35

Charcoaled grilled whole Tarakihi fish, marinated and seasoned with our special mouth watering spices. served with lemon spices and a side of soft fluffy rice and mix of pickles.

Fried Poseidon
$35

Perfectly fried whole Tarakihi fish, marinated and seasoned to perfection. topped with fresh lemon and a side of rice or crispy fries.

Tiganito Kalamari
$25

Perfectly fried crispy calamari, serviced with tahini and aioli sauce

Crispy Kalamari
$25

Perfectly fried crispy calamari. Served on crispy fries and a side of garlic aioli or tomato sauce, garnished with fresh parsley

Shrimp Cigars
$26

Juicy shrimp wrapped in filo pastry, deep-fried to golden perfection. Served with crispy chips and a side of sweet chilli sauce

Prawn Crumble Salad
$25

Golden crumb-coated prawns fried until perfection and full of flavor. Served fresh with a side of salad drizzled with homemade garlic aioli

Greek Style Dishes

Greek Lambshank
$35

A generous plate of tenderly cooked lamb shank. Served on burghul or rice, and homemade garlic sauce

Keftedes & Orzo
$35

Juicy meatballs, seasoned with herbs, and spices, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Served over tender orzo pasta and finished with a fresh parsley garnish.

Greek Lamb Shank & Orzo
$35

Tender lamb shank slow-braised until the meat falls off the bone. Served over orzo pasta that absorbs the rich braising juices, and topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Braised Chicken & Burghul
$33

Chicken thighs braised and grilled until tender. Served over burghul wheat and finished with fresh parsley

Desserts

Traditional Kunafeh
Small $19 / Medium $28 / Large $42 / xLarge $75 / xxLarge $125

Shredded pastry baked with Akawee cheese until golden soaked in rosewater syrup, toped with crushed pistachios

Kunafe Royal
Small (1-2) $24 / Medium (3-4) $33 / Large (4-6) $47

Dubai chocolate twist! Crisp shredded pastry stuffed with Akaawi cheese, a generous drizzle of chocolate sauce and natural pistachio sauce topped with crushed pistachios

Molten Nutella Kunafe
Small (1-2) $22 / Medium (3-4) $31 / Large (4-6) $45

Crisp shredded pastry baked with Akawei cheese and layered with rich Nutella. Served warm, drizzled with chocolate sauce, and topped with crushed pistachios

Pistachio Kunafe
Small (1-2) $22 / Medium (3-4) $31 / Large (4-6) $45

Crisp shredded pastry baked with Akawei cheese until golden. Served hot with pistachio sauce and topped with crushed pistachios

Baklava Bite
$5

Traditional single piece of crisp filo pastry layered with pistachio baked golden, and finished with sugar syrup

Baklava Tringle
$7

A large triangle of crisp filo pastry stuffed with pistachios, and soaked in honey syrup. Finished with a topping of crushed pistachios

Baklava Me-Pagoto
$9

A large triangle of crisp filo pastry stuffed with pistachios, soaked in syrup. Served with a scoop of ice cream vanilla/ strawberry/chocolate.

Choco Baklava Slice
$7

Layers of crisp chocolate filo pastry filled with pistachios and walnuts, baked until golden, and soaked in light syrup and drizzled with Nutella sauce

Choco Slice & Pagoto
$9

A large slice of crisp chocolate filo pastry filled with pistachios and walnuts, baked until golden, and soaked in light syrup. Served with a scoop of ice cream — vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate. Drizzled with Nutella sauce.

Pagoto
$7

Two scoops of rich ice cream — vanilla, strawberry, or chocolate, depending on availability. Topped with warm Nutella sauce and finished with crushed pistachios

Hot Drinks

Cardamom Black Tea
$10
Fresh Mint Black Tea
$10
Moroccan Tea
$10
Green Tea
$10
Herbal Tea
$10
Hibiscus Tea
$10
Sage Tea
$10
Zhourat
$10
Karak Milk Tea
$10
Black Tea
$10
Turkish Coffee - Small
$6

Finely ground coffee slowly brewed in a traditional cezve and served unfiltered, rich and aromatic

Turkish Coffee - Large
$12

Finely ground coffee slowly brewed in a traditional cezve and served unfiltered, rich and aromatic

Drinks

Pomegranete Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Lemon Mint Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Strawberry Mix Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Pineapple & Coconut Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Apple Grape Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Lemon Ginger Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Lychee Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Mojito Fraise Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Berry Mix Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Blue Hawai Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Mango Peach Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Kiwi Lime Freez Drink
$6

Refreshing sparkling drink straight from Lebanon.

Pomegranate Mezza Drink
$6

Refreshing malt drink straight from Cyprus

Strawberry Mezza Drink
$6

Refreshing malt drink straight from Cyprus

Peach Mezza Drink
$6

Refreshing malt drink straight from Cyprus

Apple Mezza Drink
$6

Refreshing malt drink straight from Cyprus

Pineapple Mezza Drink
$6

Refreshing malt drink straight from Cyprus

Fresh Juice
$8

Refreshing homegrown fresh apple or orange juice

Mediterranean sharing dishes with bread at Esther

Esther

Esther gives the Viaduct a Mediterranean dining room with a sense of occasion but an approachable menu. Its cooking travels from Greece toward Southern France and Morocco, using New Zealand ingredients as the common thread. Start with baked saganaki and honey or puff bread with taramasalata, then bring in a crisp village salad. Coastal lamb souvlaki with toum is a compact way into the grill, while ricotta gnocchi and seafood dishes show the kitchen’s softer, more coastal side.

Sharing changes the rhythm here. A whole roast spatchcock with harissa, romesco and lemon, or lamb shoulder with anchovy and Moroccan olives, gives a group a clear centrepiece; vegetables and potatoes can fill the spaces around it. The hotel setting and Viaduct location make Esther useful for a birthday, a visiting guest or a dinner that stretches past a single course. Seasonal produce can move the details of individual plates, so check the current lunch or dinner menu before committing to a particular dish.

Address: 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

Esther Menu

Breakfast

Breakfast package includes one hot or cold beverage and a plate of your choice

Daily Bread’s artisan selection
$19

with Bonne Mamman preserves

Fruit plate
$26 / add yoghurt pot $8

seasonal fruit, pomegranate, mint

House-made granola
$26

natural citrus yogurt, berry compote, honey

Avocado on toast
$29 / add poached egg $5

grilled Daily Bread sourdough, avocado, Clevedon buffalo curd, Sumac, chilli

Breakfast bowl
$33

Hass avocado, baby spinach, rocket, roasted chickpea, beetroot, ancient grains, hens’ egg, falafel, flat bread

Loukoumades (Greek donuts)
$27

honey, pistachio, lemon cream

Scrambled eggs
$25 / add prosciutto $12

kumara sourdough, roasted herbed Spanish tomatoes

Khach-a-puri
$28

wood-fired pide, barrel aged feta, mozzarella, hen’s egg

Breakfast pizzetta
$28

chorizo, hens egg, fior di latte

One-pan breakfast Bacon’n’eggs
$33

woodfired hen’s eggs, free range streaky bacon, roasted Spanish tomatoes, sourdough

Breakfast Extras

Poached egg
ea $5
Bacon (2 slices)
$8
Avocado
$8
Mushrooms, sautéed spinach, herbed tomato
ea $5

Courtyard Menu — Snacks

Chorizo, Manchego croquettas
ea $9
Mixed olives
$11
Duck fat fries
$18
Prosciutto di San Danielle (50g)
$17

pickles

Coppa di Parma (50g)
$17

pickles

Puff bread
$26

hummus, dukkha, crispy chickpea, chilli oil

Spiced organic ox tongue souvlaki skewer
$26

garlic, lemon

Courtyard Menu — Something More

Confit garlic pizzetta
$16

rosemary, ricotta, honey, pine nuts

Margherita pizzetta
$16

tomato, mozzarella, basil

Pepperoni pizzetta
$16

mozzarella, black olives

Buddha bowl
$33

Hass avocado, baby spinach, rocket, roasted chickpea, beetroot, ancient grains, hens’ egg, falafel, flatbread

Village salad
$39

barrel aged feta, sun-dried olives, tomato, cucumber

Wagyu burger
$39

Emmental cheese, pickles, Russian dressing, duck fat chips

Char-grilled Yellowbelly flounder
$39

café de Paris butter

Savannah grass-fed eye fillet
$60

peppercorn sauce, roasted garlic

Lunch & Dinner — Small Plates

Puff bread
$26

taramasalata, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil chef’s pick

Pork, fennel stuffed chicken wing
ea $14

nduja butter

Baked saganaki
$34

Greek Kefalograviera cheese, honey, chilli

Chorizo, Manchego croquetas (3)
$26
Char-grilled leeks
$29

labneh, pistachio pesto

Line-caught market fish crudo
$38

cucumber, melon, mint

Village salad
$39

barrel aged feta, sun-dried olives, tomato, cucumber

Aged Comté tart
$28

tomato rhubarb relish

Spiced organic ox tongue souvlaki skewer
$26

garlic, lemon chef’s pick

Lunch & Dinner — Mains

Ricotta gnocchi
$39

scorched garden peas, mint, mizithra

Saffron risotto
$46

orgy of mushrooms, chives

Truffle rag pasta
$48

confit egg yolk, Perigord truffle, pangrattato, chives

Cauliflower steak
$36

pistachio, pomegranate

Char-grilled Yellowbelly flounder
$39

café de Paris butter

Bird and Barrow chicken Cotoletta
$49

garlic & Pernod butter

Savannah grass-fed eye fillet
$60 / + Add truffle butter or freshly shaved Perigord truffle $18

peppercorn sauce, roasted garlic

Lunch & Dinner — Sharing

Coastal lamb shoulder
$115

roasted garlic, anchovy, Moroccan olives

Speckle Park
100g $22

13 year old, 60 days lush pasture fed, 21 days aged. Our daily selection of cuts is available on request, please ask your waiter

Lunch & Dinner — Sides

Petite green leaves
$19

Witlof, baby gem, hummus

Cavalo nero
$22

anchovies, chilli, lemon

Duck fat Agria potatoes
$22

rosemary, garlic

Dessert

Apple tart
$23

vanilla bean ice cream

Rhubarb ricotta tart
$23

rose hibiscus ice cream

Dark chocolate pudding
$24

pistachio gelato, Luxardo cherries

Aged Comté
45gr $19

crackers, quince

Feasting Menu — To Start

Puff bread

hummus, dukkha, extra virgin olive oil, bittersweet paprika

Baked saganaki

Greek Kefalograviera cheese, honey, chilli

Mortadella souvlaki

garlic toum, pickles

Line caught market fish crudo

cucumber, melon, mint

Village salad

barrel aged feta, sun dried olives, tomato, cucumber

Char-grilled leeks

labneh, pistachio pesto

Feasting Menu — Your Big Stuff

Fusilli Puttanesca

tomato, capers, olives, anchovy

Slow cooked lamb shoulder

roasted garlic, anchovy, Moroccan olives

Waitoa whole roast spatchcock chicken

harissa, romesco, lemon

Petite green leaves

witlof, baby gem, chervil, hummus

Duck fat potatoes

garlic, rosemary

Feasting Menu — To Finish

Apple tart

vanilla bean ice cream

Dark chocolate pudding

pistachio gelato, Luxardo cherries

Quick Fire Lunch — To Start

$39

Moroccan chicken broth

lemon, saffron, cous cous, kale

Burnt leeks

labneh, pistachio pesto

Spiced organic Southland ox tongue skewer

garlic, lemon

Quick Fire Lunch — Main

$39

Blistered peas, ricotta Gnocchi
2023 Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio $14

salted Myzithra, mint

Char-grilled Yellowbelly Flounder
2024 Pasqua Desire Lush Zine Chardonnay Fiano $14

café de Paris butter

Hawkes Bay braised beef
2021 Pasqua Bl Morago Appassite $14

creamy polenta, gremolata

Esther’s Famous Steak Frites
+ $20

Savannah Park sirloin 300gr, café de Paris, duck fat frites chef’s pick

Quick Fire Lunch — Sides

Baby gem
+ $15

chardonnay dressing, chives, pangrattato

Duck fat fries
+ $15

Quick Fire Lunch — Pudding

Crème Brulee
+pp $12

Burnt at the table

Manchego
+ $18

falwasser cracker, quince

Breakfast — Homegrown Juices

Orange
$11
Apple
$11
Immunity
$14

Carrot, Orange, Apple, Turmeric, Ginger

Raw Energy
$14

Beetroot, Apple, Carrot, Orange, Lemon

Breakfast — Something Else

Mimosa
$20
Espresso Martini
$23
Bloody Mary
$23
Perrier-Jouët ‘Grand Brut’
$32

Quick Fire Lunch — House Made Shrubs

House Made Shrubs
$8

Crafted in collaboration with our kitchen, these non-alcoholic pours transform seasonal produce, herbs and botanicals into vibrant, refreshing drinks with layered complexity.

Non-alcoholic — Housemade Shrubs

Housemade Shrubs
Cucumber, mint, elderflower $13 / Pomegranate, pomegranate molasses $13 / Strawberry, balsamic $13 / Pineapple, cinnamon $13 / Raspberry, lemon $13

Non-alcoholic — Something More

Kotor
$15

Dark berries, non-alcoholic gin, lemon

White Cliffs
$13

Apple, rhubarb, elderflower, soda

Izmir
$12

Hibiscus tea, lemon, pear

Padua
$16

Pentire blood orange non-alcoholic sprit, lemon, pink grapefruit

Soft Drinks

Sodas
$6

Coca Cola, Coca Cola Zero, lemonade, ginger ale

Fever Tree
$7

Ginger beer, mediterranean tonic, pink grapefruit soda

Wai Mānuka
$12

Mānuka honey & lemon sparkling water

Juices
Homegrown orange, apple $12 / Cranberry, pineapple, tomato $10 / Homegrown ‘Raw Energy’, ‘Immunity’ $14
Voyage
$13

New Zealand Mineral Water | Sparkling, Still

Esther Cocktails

CAIRO
$24

Vodka, bergamot liqueur, pomegranate, white wine, grapefruit soda

AZORES
$25

Charred pineapple infused bourbon, Aperol, pineapple juice, lime, falernum

TIRANA
$23

Pink peppercorn infused Hendricks, cucumber, mint, elderflower liqueur, soda

SANTORINI
$24

Green apple, rhubarb, Calvados, lemon, prosecco

PALERMO
$23

Dark berry infused gin, Campari, port, myrtle berry liqueur, orange bitters

BUDVA
$21

Hibiscus tea, vodka, pear, lemon, orange blossom, rose water

AMALFI
$25

Limoncello, tequila, mezcal, agave, lemon

MENTON
$25

Cocoa Cognac, orange oil sugar, Cointreau, bitters

SANGRIA
GLS $18 / CARAFE $46

Esther’s take on the traditional Spanish Sangria. Made fresh with red wine, brandy, fresh fruits, spices, blood orange soda.

Aperitifs

Cocchi Americano
$15

Vermouth

Cocchi Rosa
$16

Vermouth

Dolin Rouge
$13

Vermouth

Cocchi di Torino
$16

Vermouth

Antica Formula
$18

Vermouth

Cocchi ‘Barolo Chinato’
$24

Vermouth

Tio Pepe Sherry ‘Fino’
$15

Sherry

Florio ‘Vecchio Superiore’
$15

Marsala

Quinta de la Rosa
$20

White port

Duval Pastis
$15

Aperitif

Pernod
$18

Aperitif

Campari
$18

Aperitif

Tempus Fugit ‘Gran Classico’
$16

Aperitif

St.George ‘Bruto Americano’
$24

Aperitif

Lillet Blanc
$14

Vermouth

Ricard
$14

Pastis

Suze
$18

Aperitif

Beer & Cider — On Tap

Heineken
$17

5.0% Lager

Heineken ‘Silver’
$17

4.0% Low Carb Lager

Tuatara
$18

5.0% Pilsner

Tuatara
$18

5.5% Hazy Pale Ale

Hallertau 09
$18

5.8% Lager

Tuatara ‘Interstellar’
$18

6.1% IPA

Beer & Cider — Bottles & Cans

Garage Project ‘Fugazi’
$15

2.2% Hoppy Session Ale

Garage Project ‘Tiny’
$15

0.5% Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA

Heineken ‘Zero’
$14

0.0% Non-Alcoholic Lager

Monteiths
$16

5.2% Stout

Monteiths
$15

4.9% Cider

Sawmill
$16

4.0% Pilsner

Sawmill Ultra low carb
$16

4.2% Lager

Moretti
$16

4.8% Lager

Wine by the Glass — Sparkling

GLS

Bandini Prosecco
GLS $17

Veneto, ITA

Gustave Lorentz NV Rosé
GLS $21

Alsace, FRA

Perrier Jouët ‘Grand Brut’ Champagne
GLS $34

Épernay, FRA

Wine by the Glass — White

GLS, CARAFE

2024 Contacto Alvarinho
GLS $28 / CARAFE $80

Vinho Verde, PT

2024 Rimapere Single Estate Sauvignon Blanc
GLS $21 / CARAFE $59

Marlborough, NZ

2023 Prosper Maufoux Chablis
GLS $27 / CARAFE $75

Burgundy, FRA

2023 Pieropan Soave Classico Garganega
GLS $18 / CARAFE $55

Vento, ITA

2023 Gisselbrecht Pinot Gris
GLS $18 / CARAFE $55

Alsace, FRA

2024 Unico Zelo ‘Jade & Jasper’ Fiano
GLS $23 / CARAFE $65

South Australia

2024 Wet Jacket Chardonnay
GLS $26 / CARAFE $68

Central Otago, NZ

2023 Man O’ War ‘Estate’ Chardonnay
GLS $22 / CARAFE $60

Waiheke Island, NZ

2018 Hans Herzog Arenis *
GLS $32

Marlborough, NZ

2021 Dog Point ‘Section 94’ Barrel Fermented Sauv. Blanc *
GLS $28

Marlborough, NZ

Wine by the Glass — Rosé

GLS, CARAFE

2024 Bijou ‘Eminence’
GLS $19 / CARAFE $53

Provence, FRA

2024 Wet Jacket Pinot Noir
GLS $21 / CARAFE $55

Central Otago, NZ

Wine by the Glass — Red

GLS, CARAFE

2023 Rockburn Pinot Noir
GLS $25 / CARAFE $68

Central Otago, NZ

2024 Scout ‘Pinot x Pinot’ Pinot Noir
GLS $26 / CARAFE $67

Otago, NZ

2020 Adega de Penalva ‘Milénio’ Red
GLS $18 / CARAFE $55

Dao, PT

2023 N.Zero Negroamaro
GLS $23 / CARAFE $70

Puglia, ITA

2021 Romeo & Juliet ‘Passimento’ Merlot, Corvina, Croatina
GLS $24 / CARAFE $70

Veneto, ITA

2024 Red Metal Syrah
GLS $21 / CARAFE $65

Hawkes Bay, NZ

2022 Muga El Anden
GLS $22 / CARAFE $65

Rioja, SPN

2021 St Hallet ‘Blockhead’ Shiraz
GLS $22 / CARAFE $65

Barossa Valley AUS

2023 Dog Point Pinot Noir *
GLS $30 / CARAFE $85

Marlborough, NZ

2022 Fromm Malbec *
GLS $32

Marlborough, NZ

Chargrilled skewers, flatbread and hummus at The Mediterranean

The Mediterranean

The Mediterranean in Chatswood is a relaxed place to settle around warm flatbread and the grill. Its menu mixes Lebanese mezze with broader Mediterranean favourites, so the simplest route is to begin with hummus, baba ghanoush or a platter of dips. The za’atar man’oushe adds a fragrant bread course of its own. From there, lamb, chicken and kafta skewers bring the smokier side of the kitchen, usually accompanied by hummus and bread. Fattoush supplies the lemon and sumac needed to lift a heavier spread.

The range extends to seafood, pizza and pasta, which helps when a family table has different appetites. A mixed grill is the more communal choice, while a single skewer keeps dinner straightforward. This is a neighbourhood restaurant that works well for an unhurried meal without too much ceremony. The menu PDF gives a useful picture of the kitchen’s style, but dishes and prices can change; confirm today’s offerings with the restaurant, especially for a large group or a planned celebration.

Address: 162 Mokoia Road, Chatswood, Auckland 0626

The Mediterranean Menu

Entrees & Mezze & Shared Platter

Garlic Bread
$19.50

Homemade large fresh baked bread with crushed garlic.

Hummus & Bread
$19.50

Mashed chickpeas, tahini and freshly squeezed lemon juice, made the authentic Lebanese way, served with a large fresh baked warm flatbread.

Baba Ghanoush & Bread
$21.50

Chunky char-grilled eggplant combined with Tahini, crushed garlic & lemon juice, finished with a drizzle of olive oil, served with a large fresh baked warm flatbread.

Mezze Platter
$27.50

Three traditional Mediterranean dips (Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tzatziki) with fresh baked warm flatbread.

Marinated Olives & Feta
$23.50

A special assortment of marinated Kalamata olives and feta served with a large fresh baked warm flatbread.

Zeit Wo Za'atar Man'oushe
$19.50

Freshly baked flat bread, topped with the most aromatic of spice blends of Levantine Za'atar & extra virgin olive oil, served authentically.

Calamari
$25.50

Our superb in-house cut and prepared fresh squid rings served with Mediterranean salad.

Garlic Prawns
$28.50

Shelled and marinated, pan-fried in garlic, then cooked in a creamy sauce, served with Mediterranean salad.

Spicy Prawns
$28.50

Shelled and marinated in spices & chopped chili's, then char-grilled to perfection, served with Mediterranean salad.

Antipasti Platter
$54.50

A fine selection of Mediterranean delicacies, cured meats, cheeses, pickles and olives, comes with our homemade hummus and fresh baked warm flatbread.

Antipasti Platter – Extra Large
$99.50

A fine selection of Mediterranean delicacies, cured meats, cheeses, pickles, olives, and char-grilled chicken fillet, lamb fillet, calamari, king prawns, comes with our homemade Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tzatziki and flatbread.

Mains

Peppercorn Eye Fillet
$45.50

Aged Angus 250g cooked with green peppercorns, brandy, mushroom and a touch of cream. Served with seasonal vegetables and gourmet potatoes.

Ryash Ghanam - Mediterranean Lamb Cutlet
$45.50

Tender lamb cutlets marinated in olive oil and lightly seasoned. Served with seasonal vegetables, gourmet potatoes and Tzatziki.

Grilled Salmon
$45.50

Fresh salmon fillet, accompanied with Tzatziki. Served with green salad and gourmet potatoes

Calamari
$37.50

Our superb in-house cut and prepared fresh squid rings served with Mediterranean salad.

Garlic Prawns
$39.50

Shelled and marinated, pan-fried in garlic, then cooked in a creamy sauce, served with Mediterranean salad.

Spicy Prawns
$39.50

Shelled and marinated in spices & chopped chili's, then char-grilled to perfection, served with Mediterranean salad.

Mashawi - Authentic Skewers

Lamb
$42.50

Chunky lamb fillet pieces marinated the Mediterranean way, skewered with chunks of onion and tomato, then char-grilled for tenderness and flavor. Served with our homemade Hummus and flatbread.

Chicken
$41.50

Chunky chicken fillet pieces marinated in olive oil and salt & pepper, skewered with chunks of onion and tomato, then char-grilled for tenderness and flavor. Served with our homemade Hummus and flatbread.

Kafta
$41.50

Our special recipe spiced beef & lamb mince seasoned & mixed with parsley & onion, grilled to perfection. Served with our homemade Hummus, Tzatziki and flatbread.

Mixed Grill Platter
$99.50

Signature Lamb, Chicken and Kafta skewers, comes with our homemade Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tzatziki, two flatbread and Fattoush salad.

Pizza Traditionale

Large. Gluten free base is available in large size only for an additional $7.50

Margherita
$29.50

Tomato base & mozzarella cheese

Antonio
$33.50

Tomato base, mozzarella cheese & mushroom.

Hawaiian
$34.50

Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, ham & pineapple.

Napolitana
$37.50

Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, ham, capers, anchovies & olives.

Marinara
$38.50

Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, tuna, shrimp & anchovies.

Four Seasons
$38.50

Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, ham, salami, tuna & shrimp.

Vegetarian
$38.50

Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, onion, capsicum, olives, capers & pineapple.

Pepperoni
$38.50

Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, salami, capsicum, olives & chili.

The Eduardo's Special - The pizza that's got it all
$39.50

Tomato base, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, ham, salami, capsicum, tuna, shrimps, anchovies, capers & olives

Calzone - Folded Pizza

Gluten free base is available in large size only for an additional $7.50

Continental Chilli
$39.50

Tomato & pesto base, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, salami, black olives, red chili, topped with mozzarella and glazed with olive oil & oregano.

Classic Vegetarian
$39.50

Tomato & pesto base, mozzarella cheese, marinated mushrooms, feta cheese and mint, glazed with olive oil & oregano.

Pasta

Lasagne Romano
$37.50

Our family recipe beef lasagna with cheese and silver beet, baked in our rich Napolitana Sauce, topped with melting mozzarella.

Chicken Fettuccine
$37.50

Marinated chicken fillet, pan-fried and cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce with fresh fettuccine pasta.

Vegetarian Ravioli
$35.50

Large pasta parcels filled with seasonal veg & cheese, seasoned lightly with cracked pepper, in a white sauce with parmesan, onion, mushrooms and garlic.

Salads

Moroccan Salad - Lamb, Beef or Chicken
$42.50

Your choice of gently marinated lamb, eye fillet beef or chicken fillet char-grilled and served hot on salad with feta, Kalamata olives - with a Mediterranean dressing of olive oil and salt & pepper, served wit fresh baked warm flatbread and Tzatziki.

Fattoush
$19.50

Traditional Lebanese salad, combining chunks of tomato, cucumber, cos lettuce, crostini, dazzled with sumac and dried mint, soaked with olive oil, garlic, and fresh lemon juice dressing.

Extras

Fresh Baked Warm Large Flatbread
$11.50
Hummus
$11.50
Baba Ghanoush
$13.50
Tzatziki
$8.50
Roasted Gourmet Potatoes
$9.50
Fries
$10.50
Green Salad
$10.50
Chargrilled chicken kebab with salad at Betsia in Eden Terrace

Betsia Chargrill & Kebab

Betsia is built for the moment when a proper grilled meal sounds better than a drawn-out dinner. At its Symonds Street shop, lamb and chicken kebabs, shawarma-style wraps and falafel sit alongside burgers and meat on chips. The pleasure is in the contrast between hot, seasoned meat and fresh salad, with sauces adding the final edge. A wrap is the portable choice; a rice or chips plate gives you more room to notice the grill’s char and the mix of toppings.

This is a casual stop rather than an elaborate mezze evening, and that clarity is part of its appeal. The current delivery menu shows how easily the same core ingredients can become a kebab, a salad or a generous plate. Food-specific customer comments favour the meat and portions, though occasional inconsistency makes a fresh, made-to-order visit the better bet. Ask about sauce heat and vegetarian preparation if those details matter to your meal, and check the shop’s current service hours before travelling across town.

Address: 199 Symonds Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010

Betsia Kebabs & Chargrilled Burgers Menu

ALT. KEBAB

Al Pacino Kebab
$18.49

Garlic butter spread, hummus, chimichurri comes with your choice of two sauces

Betsia's Brawl Kebab
$18.49

Garlic butter spread, hummus, onion rings, glazed with smokey bbq sauce & cheese

KEBABS

Chicken Kebab
$17.49

come with your choice of two sauces, including hummus spread, our homemade red sauce, and fresh salad

Felafel Kebab
$17.49

come with your choice of two sauces, including hummus spread, our homemade red sauce, and fresh salad

Chicken Shish Kebab
$20.99

come with your choice of two sauces, including hummus spread, our homemade red sauce, and fresh salad

Lamb Kebab
$19.49

come with your choice of two sauces, including hummus spread, our homemade red sauce, and fresh salad

Mix Kebab
$19.49

come with your choice of two sauces, including hummus spread, our homemade red sauce, and fresh salad

MEAT ON CHIPS

Meat On Chips
$18.49

comes with your choice of two sauces

SALADS

Meat On Salad
$20.99

All include hummus, our homemade red sauce & fresh salad with 2x sauce of choice

MEAT ON RICE

Meat On Rice
$20.99

All include hummus, our homemade red sauce & fresh salad with 2x sauce of choice

BURGERS

65' Mustang
$16.99

Beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion rings, cheese, Betsia's sauce & finished with a kick of bbq

Montana
$16.99

Fried chicken glazed with sweet & hot sauce, coleslaw, cheese, Betsia's sauce & mayo

Diablo
$16.99

Beef patty, lettuce, smokey chopped while onions, pickles, cheese, Betsia's homemade chilli, Betsia's sauce & mayo

Ace Of Spades
$16.99

Grilled chicken breast drizzled in a creamy hotsauce, lettuce, tomato, Belsia's sauce & mayo

SIDES

Curly Chips
$9.50
Garlic Chips
$9.50
Cajun Chips
$8.50
Chips
$7.49

DRINKS

Coke Can
$3
Sprite Can
$3
Coke Zero Can
$3
Kebab meat with rice, salad and sauce at Evan's Kebabs Northcross

Evan's Kebabs Northcross

Evan’s Kebabs Northcross gives the North Shore a direct, satisfying route to Turkish-style takeaway. Chicken and lamb kebabs can be wrapped, laid over rice or served with chips; falafel broadens the choice for diners avoiding meat. The rice plate is useful when you want the salad and sauces alongside each forkful, while meat on chips leans fully into comfort food. Recent diners have been specific about the seasoning, crisp fries and garlic sauce, which are the details that make a simple kebab meal memorable.

The Carlisle Road shop also serves burgers and desserts, but the kebab combinations are the clearest expression of its kitchen. It suits a quick family meal, a takeaway on the way home or a casual lunch when speed matters. The order menu gives a practical view of the available proteins and sides, with options that can vary between pickup and delivery. Choose sauces with the heat level you enjoy, and confirm the current menu directly with the branch if you are travelling for a particular item.

Address: 178 Carlisle Road, Northcross, Auckland 0632

Evan's Kebabs Northcross Menu

Special Kebabs

Butter Chicken Kebab
$19
Satay Chicken Kebab
$19
Paneer Kebab
$19

Doner Kebab

Chicken Doner Kebab
$17.50

Served in a pita bread with salad, meat and sauces of your choice.

Lamb Doner Kebab
$19.20

Served in a pita bread with salad, meat and sauces of your choice.

Mixed Doner Kebab
$18.50

Served in a pita bread with salad, meat and sauces of your choice.

Super Doner Kebab
$19.50

Served in a pita bread with salad, Chicken, lamb, falafel and sauces of your choice.

Falafel Doner Kebab (Veg)
$17

Served in a pita bread with salad, sauces of your choice deep-fried chickpea patties and sauces of your choice.

Turkish Kebabs

Chicken Turkish Kebab
$17.50

Served in Turkish sesame seed bread with salad, meat, and choice of your sauces.

Lamb Turkish Kebab
$19.20

Served in Turkish sesame seed bread with salad, meat, and choice of your sauces.

Mix Turkish Kebab
$18.50

Served in Turkish sesame seed bread with salad, meat, and choice of your sauces.

Meat on Chips

Chicken On Chips
Medium $18 / Large $20

Pack served with chips, cheese, meat, and sauces of your choices.

Lamb On Chips
Medium $19.20 / Large $22.20

Pack served with chips, cheese, meat, and sauces of your choices.

Mixed Meat On Chips
Medium $18.50 / Large $21.50

Chicken and Lamb Served with chips, cheese, meat, and sauces of your choice.

Falafel On Chips
Medium $18.50 / Large $19.50

Pack served with chips, cheese, falafel, and sauces of your choice.

Fish N Chips

2 Fish N Chips
Medium $17
3 Fish N Chips
Large $20

Rice Meal

Chicken Rice
Medium $16.50 / Large $19.50

Mediterranean rice served with salad, meat, and sauces of your choice.

Lamb Rice
Medium $17.50 / Large $21.50

Mediterranean rice served with salad, meat, and sauces of your choice.

Mixed Rice
Medium $17 / Large $21

Chicken and Lamb Mediterranean rice served with salad, meat, and sauces of your choice.

Falafel Rice (Veg)
$16

Mediterranean rice served with salad, falafel, and sauces of your choice.

Falafal Rice Meal Large
$19
Super Rice
$22

Mediterranean rice served with chicken, lamb, and falafel with salad and sauces of your choice.

Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma
$17.50

Served in a pita bread with salad, chips, meat, and sauces of your choice.

Lamb Shawarma
$19.20

Served in a pita bread with salad, chips, meat, and sauces of your choice.

Mixed Shawarma
$19

Served in a pita bread with salad, chips, meat, and sauces of your choice.

Iskandar

Chicken Iskandar
$20.50

Served with meat, chips, garlic pita bread, salad, and sauces of your choice in a box.

Lamb Iskandar
$22.70

Served with meat, chips, garlic pita bread, salad, and sauces of your choice in a box.

Mixed Iskandar
$22

Chicken and Lamb Served with meat, chips, garlic pita bread, salad, and sauces of your choice in a box.

No Carb Meal

Chicken Salad
$19.50

Served with salad, hummus, and meat with sauce of your choice.

Lamb Salad
$21.50

Served with salad, hummus, and meat with sauce of your choice.

Mixed Salad
$21

Served with salad, hummus, and meat with sauces of your choice.

Falafel Salad (Veg)
$19

Served with salad, hummus, falafel, and sauces of your choice.

Fried Chicken

Snack Box
$10.20

1 chicken thigh and chips

Lunch Box
$13.50

1 chicken thigh 1 drumstick and chips

Dinner Box
$16.50

1 chicken thigh 1 drumstick and chips

Burger

All burgers served with lettuce, Cheese, tomato Relish, Pickle and Mayo

Classic Chicken Burger
$16
Mexican Chicken Burger
$16.50

Jalapenos + Chilly Sauce

Hawaiian Chicken Burger
$17

Pineapple + Chicken Fillet + Cheese

Cheesy Beef Burger
$16
Mexican Beef Burger
$17

Jalapenos + Chilly Sauce

Hawaiian Beef Burger
$17.50

Chargrilled Prime Beef + Grilled Pineapple + Beetroot & Cheese

Sides

Fries
$6.80
Wedges
$8.20
Kumara Chips
$8.20
Vege Samosa
$5.90
Chicken Samosa
$5.90
Lamb Samosa
$5.90

Bites

Jalapeno Cheese Bites
$10
Chicken Nuggets With Chips
$10
Meatballs With Chips
$10
Fish Bites With Chips
$10

Meal Deal

Meal Deal One
$24

Any kebab one chips and one can coke.

Meal Deal Two
$23

Cheese beef or chicken burger with chips and one can coke.

Family Pack One
$51.50

Two kebab, one chips, one garlic bread and one bottle of Coca Cola 1.5 litre.

Family Pack Two
$51.50

Two medium rice dishes, one garlic bread, one chips and one coca cola drink of 1.5 litre.

Family Pack Three
$82

Two kebab, two medium rice dishes, one chips, one garlic bread and one coca cola drink 1.5 litre.

Desserts

Mix Baklava 4 Pcs
$16
Turkish Delight
$2
Turkish Delight 5 Piece
$10
Nutella Baklava - 1 Piece
$4.50
Nutella Baklava - 4 Piece
$18
Classic Baklava - 1 Piece
$3.50
Classic Baklava - 4 Piece
$14
Mini Donuts 4 Piece
$6.50
Mini Donuts 8 Piece
$10

Cold Drinks

Coke - 330Ml
$3
Lift - 330Ml
$3
L&P - 330Ml
$3
Sprite - 330Ml
$3
Coke - 600Ml
$4.90
Ginger Beer Classic
$5
Ginger Beer Lemon Lime Bitter
$5
Ginger Beer Tropical Mango
$5
Ginger Beer Guava
$5
Ginger Beer Lemonade
$5
L&P - 600Ml
$4.90
Coke Zero - 600Ml
$4.90
Sprite Zero - 1Ltr
$5.50
Coke - 1Ltr
$5.50
Sprite - 600Ml
$4.50
Fanta - 1Ltr
$5.50
Sprite - 1Ltr
$5.50
Water 600 Ml
$3
Several Mediterranean plates arranged for sharing at Síso

Síso Bar and Eatery

Síso brings a contemporary Mediterranean accent to Remuera rather than a strictly traditional one. Its current dinner menu makes a good case for starting small: coastal lamb ribs with tzatziki and za’atar, chilli-fried calamari with prawn-head mayonnaise, or yellowfin tuna crudo with rhubarb and citrus oil. Those dishes offer different combinations of richness, freshness and heat. A flatbread with chicken-fat butter gives the table something to share while choosing the larger plates, and the room has the warmth for a longer evening.

The twelve-hour lamb kleftiko is the substantial option, joined by preserved lemon, potatoes and labneh; gnocchi and market fish offer other directions. Síso is a useful choice for diners who like Mediterranean flavours in a modern neighbourhood restaurant, especially if the group wants drinks and a few courses. Feedback on the cooking is not uniformly glowing, so it is sensible to focus on the dishes that suit your tastes rather than expecting every plate to follow one traditional script. Check the seasonal menu and current service period when booking.

Address: 311 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050

Siso Menu

Dinner – Small

Stone baked sourdough flat bread
$13

chicken fat butter

Freshly shucked local oysters
ea $8

on ice, lemon, shallot vinegar

Crispy fried Jerusalem artichoke skins
$23

whipped goats cheese

Yellow fin tuna crudo
$29

rhubarb, chilli, citrus oil, mint

Chicken liver parfait
$24

sour cherries, toasted brioche, cherry reduction

Siso’s grass-fed beef tartare
$28

cured yolk, chives, beef dripping toast

Truffle potato gnocchi
$31

cacio e pepe, chicken gravy

Chilli fried calamari
$27

prawn head mayo, lemon

Coastal lamb ribs
$29

shaved Lebanese cucumber, tzatziki, za’atar

Little romaine Caesar
$28

anchovy, bacon crumb, parmesan

Dinner – Mains

Glazed beef cheek
$45

truffle potato puree, smoked bone marrow, red wine jus

Market fish
$46

roasted onion soubise, shrimp butter sauce

Fresh linguine
$39

grilled oyster mushrooms, truffle butter sauce, cured egg yolk

Half grilled chicken
$44

basil pesto, scallion’s, lemon

Siso’s grass-fed cheeseburger
$35

brioche bun, Dijon mustard, truffle ranch, fries

12-hour Lamb kleftiko
$109

braised shoulder, preserved lemon, fried potatoes, labneh

Dinner – Chefs Cuts

Choose a sauce – Chimichurri, red wine jus, green peppercorn, café de Paris Butter, horseradish sauce

Black Angus scotch 250g
$46
Grass fed Speckle Park Sirloin 250g
$44
Black Angus Ribeye on the Bone (500g+)
$24

Price: 24/100g

Southern Station wagyu rump 300g
$42

Dinner – Sides

Shoestring fries
$17

herbs, pecorino, truffle oil

Creamed Spinach
$17
Butter head lettuce
$17

green goddess, cucumber, scallion’s nigella seeds

Baby potatoes cooked in beef fat
$18

pistachio dukkah, buttermilk

Buttery potato puree
$17

feta, chives

Lunch

Stone baked sourdough flat bread
$13

chicken fat butter

Freshly shucked local oysters
ea $8

on ice, lemon, shallot vinegar

Crispy fried Jerusalem artichoke skins
$23

whipped goats cheese

Yellow fin tuna crudo
$29

rhubarb, chilli, citrus oil, mint

Chicken liver parfait
$24

sour cherries, beef dripping toast, cherry reduction

Market fish
$46

roasted onion soubise, shrimp butter sauce

Fresh linguine
$39

grilled oyster mushrooms, truffle butter sauce, cured egg yolk

Half grilled chicken
$44

basil pesto, scallions, lemon

Southern Station wagyu rump
$49

green peppercorn, fries

Siso’s grass fed cheeseburger
$35

brioche bun, Dijon mustard, truffle ranch, fries

Butter head lettuce
$17

green goddess, shaved cucumber, scallions, nigella seeds

Shoestring fries
$17

herbs, Pecorino, truffle oil

Buttery potato puree
$17

feta, chives

Bar Menu

Freshly shucked oysters on ice, lemon, shallot vinegar (6)
$45
Tempura oysters, lemon (6)
$48
Marinated Olives, smoked chilli, preserved lemon, rosemary
$16
Stone baked Sourdough flat bread
$10
Whipped carrot hummus, burnt butter, lemon za’atar
$19
Chicken liver parfait, seared grapes, pistachio
$18
Pizzette salami picante, Kalamata olives, mozzarella, rocket
$27
Southland Lamb ribs, tamarind glaze, labneh, pomegranate
$28
Truffle burrata, parsnip confit, truffle honey
$28
Herbed potato fries, Parmesan, truffle
$15

Beer and Cider – From the Tap

Speight's Summit Ultra Low Carb Lager
$13
Tokyo Dry
$13.50
Kirin Ichiban
$14.50
Emerson’s Pilsner
$14.50

Beer and Cider – From the Bottle

Becks
$12.50
Stella Artois
$12.50
Corona
$13
Emerson’s London Porter 440ml
$18

Siso “Wines We Love”

Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Champagne, Épernay 2014
$425
Perrier-Jouët Belle Époque Rosé Champagne, Épernay 2006
$560
Krug 172 Edition, Reims
$600
Dom Pérignon Champagne, Épernay 2013
$650

Dark / Rich Reds

Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône Belleruche, Rhone 2023
$16 / $80
Terrazas Reserva Malbec, Mendoza 2022
$18 / $90
Te Mata Estate Syrah, Hawkes Bay 2024
$19 / $95
Elderton Estate Shiraz, Barossa 2022
$23 / $115

Elegant Reds

Te Tera Pinot Noir, Martinborough 2023
$17 / $85
Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2023
$24 / $120
Campo Viejo Tempranillo, Spain 2022
$14 / $70
Cune (Cvne) Rioja Crianza, Spain 2021
$80

Champagne

Perrier-Jouët ‘Grand Brut’, Épernay NV
$25 / $125
Mumm ‘Grand Cordon’, Reims NV
$135
Mumm ‘Grand Cordon Rose’, Reims NV
$165
Louis Roederer ‘Collection 245’, Reims NV
$180

Chardonnay

Leefield Station, Marlborough 2023
$14 / $70
Maxim Wines, Hawke’s Bay 2022
$17 / $85
Marisco Kings Series ‘Bastard’, Marlborough 2022
$17 / $85

Other White Wines

Hunter's Riesling, Marlborough 2024
$15 / $75
Leefield Station Gewurztraminer, Marlborough 2023
$16 / $80
Maxim Wines Chenin Blanc, Hawke’s Bay 2022
$17 / $85

Final Thoughts

Auckland can meet very different Mediterranean cravings in one city. The long, shareable meal belongs naturally at Gemmayze Street, The Greek House or Esther; the quieter pleasure of a carefully grilled plate comes through at Parro and Advieh. A kebab from Betsia or Evan’s makes a good answer when time is short, while the North Shore restaurants reward a more relaxed outing. The most enjoyable choice depends on whether you want to taste several dishes together or settle into one generous main.

If you are planning for a group, decide early whether the table wants mezze, a communal roast or individual plates, then ask the restaurant about portions and the day’s menu. Fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables and opening times are especially likely to change. Give the bread, dips and salads as much attention as the meat: across these kitchens, they often provide the bright contrast that turns a good dinner into a balanced one.