El Greco brings the culinary paths of Kostas and Sarah Grigorakis together in a relaxed Campbells Bay restaurant close to the beach. Kostas’s experience stretches from Greece and Crete to Auckland kitchens, while the dining room deliberately joins Greek and Italian traditions instead of forcing them into separate corners. That personal history gives the restaurant a warm, family-led identity, well suited to tables that want a leisurely meal built from several courses rather than a single hurried plate.
The Greek side begins naturally with dishes for the middle of the table. House-made tzatziki, roasted-aubergine dip and taramasalata come with warm pita, creating a simple meze opening before the larger plates arrive. Spanacorizo combines spinach, rice, herbs and lemon, while chicken souvlaki, layered moussaka and grilled lamb cutlets offer progressively richer choices. The signature gyros wraps lamb with tzatziki, tomato and onion in Greek pita, keeping a familiar street-food form at the heart of the menu.
Italian cooking greatly expands the choice. Pizzas range from the restrained Di Costa with sun-dried tomato, feta, olives and basil to an El Greco combination of lamb, capsicum, feta and tzatziki. Pasta moves through bolognese, tortellini, lasagne and carbonara before reaching seafood marinara, spaghetti with prawns and shellfish, and orzo served with eye-fillet pieces in tomato sauce. These dishes let a group move between Mediterranean flavours without forcing every diner towards one tradition.
The drinks list is shaped for that shared style of dining, matching New Zealand wines with bottles from Italy and other Mediterranean regions, then adding Italian beer, local beer, cocktails and alcohol-free alternatives. Group bookings and catering make El Greco practical for celebrations, while takeaway keeps much of the core menu accessible at home. Whether the table settles on dips and wine, pizza and pasta or a run of Greek mains, the format encourages a sociable pace and plenty of passing plates.
Address: 1/1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay, Auckland 0630, New Zealand
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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
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
made with Limoncello liqueur
Gelato
Freshly, locally made, your choice of Limoncello or passionfruit
Chocolate Orange Panacota
Traditional Italian dessert with a citrus twist.
Santorini Sundae
vanilla ice-cream with chocolate sauce and almond slices
Vesuvio Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake with a caramel centre
Sticky Date Pudding
with caramel sauce and a vanilla bean cream
Cretan Style Halloumi
Pan fried halloumi with honey, sesame and poppy seeds.
Baklavas
Filo with walnut, pistachio, spices and honey syrup, served with ice cream.
Tiramisu
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
Mixed Greek herbs, garlic and EVO oil.
Napolitana
Tomato, rosemary, Kalamata olives.
Pesto and Parmesan
Homemade basil pesto, garlic and parmesan flakes.
El Greco
Caramelised onion, garlic and blue cheese.
Dips
A selection of house-made dips, served with warm pita bread. Perfect for sharing.
Tzatziki
Greek yoghurt, cucumber, dill, garlic and EVO oil.
Aubergine
Roasted aubergine, garlic, Greek herbs and EVO oil.
Taramosalata
Fish roe with fresh lemon juice.
Crab
Crab meat, cream, onion, EVO and smoked paprika.
Mixed Dips
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
Traditional recipe with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, Kalamata olives, feta.
Lasithi
A mix of salad greens, beetroot, feta, almonds, cherry tomatoes, gherkins and onion.
Seafood
A generous variety of mixed seafood, drizzled with an EVO oil and balsamic dressing complete with fresh seasonal greens.
Caesar Salad
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
Curly deep fried potatoes served with garlic aioli
Greek Patātes
Deep fried potatoes served with feta, onion, fresh tomato, oregano and EVO.
Brussel Sprouts
Pan-fried in EVO oil with bacon and parmesan (vegetarian option available).
Greek Halloumi
Semi soft goat & sheep cheese, fried in EVO oil and served with lemon.
Mushroom A La Cream
Button mushrooms in a garlic, cream sauce.
Mixed Olives
Warm olives served with fresh bread and olive oil
Gnocchi
Cooked in thick Napolitana sauce served with basil and parmesan
Soutzoukakia
Beef & lamb meatballs made with fresh herbs and thick tomato sauce.
Dolmades
Cabbage leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice, served with an egg lemon sauce.
Baked Feta
Greek feta cooked in the oven with tomato, capsicum & onion.
Grilled Prawns
King prawns cooked on the grill, topped with homemade dressing, served on a bed of salad greens
Grilled Octopus
Served with an EVO oil, fresh lemon and mustard dressing
Sikotakia
Chicken livers fried in EVO oil served with garlic & lemon.
Calamari
Deep fried and served with tzatziki and a garlic & fresh lemon juice.
Scallops
Poached in a mild garlic, cream sauce.
Prawn Saganaki
King prawns cooked in a tomato and feta sauce.
Prawns Ala Gamberi
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
Cherry tomato, basil.
Hawaiian
Ham, cheese, pineapple.
Al Funghi
Mushroom, garlic.
Prosciutto
Ham, cheese.
Pepperoni
Pepperoni, roast red capsicum.
Carnivoro
Salami, bacon, ham, pepperoni, BBQ sauce.
Vegetariana
Mushroom, olives, zucchini, garlic, capsicum, artichoke, onion.
Siciliana
Chorizo, fresh tomato, onion, mushrooms.
Di Costa
(Kostas’ favourite) Sun dried tomatoes, feta, onion, olives, garlic, basil.
Capritziosa
Capers, olives, anchovies, garlic, mushroom.
Quattro Stagioni
Salami, ham, prawns, mushroom.
Pollo
Chicken, capsicum, onion, mushroom.
Divino
Salami, ham, bacon, mushroom, onion, capsicum, olives.
Gustoza
Chorizo, salami, mushroom, capsicum, feta, lime chilli.
Fruiti Di Mare
Selection of seafood and garlic.
Pollo Primo
Smoked chicken, blue cheese, mushroom, capsicum, onion.
Di Como
Mozzarella, Parma ham, cherry tomatoes, red onion and rocket leaves.
El Greco
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
Cooked in a rich basil and tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Traditional Italian ground beef in a herb and tomato sauce.
Basil and Pesto Tortellini
With a mushroom and garlic cream sauce.
Beef Lasagne
Ground beef layered with pasta and a bechamel sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Bacon, mushrooms in a white wine and garlic cream sauce.
Spaghetti Pollo Picanté
Chicken, capsicum, olives, chilli, garlic, white wine and tomato cream sauce.
Spaghetti Verdura
Capsicum, olives, mushroom, onion, spinach and garlic in a tomato cream sauce.
Spaghetti Putanesca
Capers, olives, anchovies and tomato sauce.
Penné Di Costa
Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, blue cheese and garlic in a tomato cream sauce.
Fettuccine El Greco
Smoked chicken, mushrooms, white wine and tomato cream sauce.
Rosie's Pasta
Chicken, mushrooms, bacon, olives, chilli, garlic, capsicum, EVO oil.
Kokkinistó
Orzo pasta served with eye fillet pieces cooked in a traditional tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Marinara
A generous mix of seafood, cooked with capers in a tomato sauce.
Dry Marinara
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
Snapper fillet cooked with a garlic, caper and lemon sauce, served with salad.
Scallopini Marsala
Pork fillet in a creamy mushroom and marsala sauce, served with vegetables.
Chicken Frangelico
Free range chicken breast cooked in a cream sauce with cashews and Frangelico liqueur, served with vegetables.
Bistecca El Pepe
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
A classic Greek dish of spinach and rice, gently cooked with herbs, lemon and EVO.
Souvlaki
Free range chicken breast skewered and cooked on the grill, served with pita, served with tzatziki and salad.
Moussaka
Layers of potato, aubergine, zucchini, ground beef and bechamel sauce, served with tzatziki and salad.
Brizola
(Kostas’ Father’s favourite!) 300g Scotch fillet grilled, served with fries and salad.
Paithakia
(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
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
Lively flavours of ripe apple & peach
Ruffino Prosecco
Ruffino Prosecco Rosé
MDC Champagne
New Zealand Wines
Fresh, vibrant and expressive – showcasing the best of New Zealand’s vineyards.
Map Maker Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough
Bright citrus, passionfruit & gooseberry with a smooth creamy texture
Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc – Marlborough
Elegant yet full flavoured, crisp acidity, refreshing herbal & citrus finish
Coopers Creek Limeworks Chardonnay – Hawke's Bay
Soft & creamy with a bouquet of peach and hazelnut
Kim Crawford Chardonnay 'Small Parcels' – Hawke's Bay
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
Fresh, clean dry style. Creamy & elegant
Origines Italicae Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie DOC
Crisp, refreshing with pear, green apple, & citrus
Cantina Di Monteforte Soave Classico
Creamy texture with complex nutty flavours
Cantina La Palma Vermentino Aragosta
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
Prosecco, fresh orange juice
Dark 'N' Stormy
Dark rum, ginger beer, bitters.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlúa, fresh espresso.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, soda
Coffee & Tea
From barista-made coffee to teas and after-dinner favourites, the perfect pairing for something sweet.
Special Coffee
Affogato
or with liqueur
Iced Coffee or Iced Chocolate
Mocktails
All the flavour, none of the alcohol – refreshing, vibrant and just as enjoyable.
Shirley Temple
Cranberry, lime, ginger beer, Grenadine
Mojito
Fresh lime, mint, sugar syrup, soda
Margarita
Fresh lime, orange juice, soda.
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Against typical prices in Auckland
- Margherita pizza Typical in Auckland: $26.00 $24.00
- Tiramisu Typical in Auckland: $16.75 $21.00
- Caesar salad Typical in Auckland: $24.50 $33.00
- Pepperoni pizza Typical in Auckland: $27.50 $26.00
- Spaghetti bolognese Typical in Auckland: $25.00 $34.00
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