Village Taverna Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Village Taverna, a delightful haven of Greek-Mediterranean cuisine located at 81 University Pl, New York, NY. This cozy, family-friendly restaurant boasts a vibrant atmosphere that echoes the spirit of Greece. With a menu full of hearty dishes, the culinary highlights are abundant.
- Lamb shank served with flavorful orzo, undeniably tender and rich.
- Moussaka and an assortment of veggie and seafood dishes promise satisfaction for all palates.
- To start, indulge in their crispy halloumi and warm pita with olive oil.
- Don't miss the acclaimed Greek salad, touted as one of the best in NYC.
The warm service and lively ambiance make it perfect for groups or family outings. Whether you dine in or opt for takeout, Village Taverna ensures a memorable culinary experience.
Kafedes
Greek Coffee
Kafes with kaimaki (froth) finely ground and roasted beans boiled in a "briki" and sweetened to taste before being served.
Cappuccino
Espresso, hot milk and a steamed milk froth.
Iced Nestle Frappe
A cold coffee drink that is whipped with or without milk and sweetened to taste.
Freddo Cappuccino
A double shot of espresso and ice blended till dense and creamy and topped with cold milk froth.
American Coffee
Freddo Espresso
A double shot of espresso and ice, blended till dense and creamy.
Latte
A double shot espresso and steamed milk.
Assorted Tea
Tsai
Beverages
750 ml. Souroti
Naturally sparkling mineral water.
1 Liter Theoni
Natural bottled water.
Cranberry Juice
Lemonade
Ice Tea
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Gingerale
Club Soda
Sierra Mist
Veggie Chips
Lightly fried zucchini and eggplant chips served with homemade tzatziki.
Octapodi
Char-grilled fresh octopus and capers, red onion and roasted red peppers.
Alcoholic Octopus
Octopus cooked in mavrodafni wine, all spice and caramelized balsamic dressing.
Shrimp Saganaki
Mikro limano. Shrimp cooked in a tomato sauce, ouzo and diced feta cheese.
Spanakopitakia
Spinach and feta cheese blended and individually wrapped in filo dough.
Keftedes
Greek style seasoned meatballs served with a yogurt dipping sauce.
Fried Calamari
Fried baby squid served with fresh garlic aioli, red pepper aioli and marinara sauce.
Kolokithokeftedes
Zucchini croquettes stuffed with feta and manouri cheese, fresh herbs, tomato marmalade and tzatziki.
Dolmades
Homemade grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice, fresh dill, lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
Loukaniko
Char-grilled homemade Greek sausage served with lemon sauce.
Keftedakia Kokinista
Meatballs made with ouzo, herbs and spices, baked in a light tomato mint sauce and crumbled feta cheese.
Zesta Orektika
Soups
Avgolemono Soup
Traditional Greek chicken soup made with rice and thickened with an egg lemon sauce.
Prasini Salad
Chopped green leaf lettuce, scallions, dill and feta cheese tossed in an extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.
Domatosalata Salad
Vine ripened tomatoes and red onions seasoned with oregano and extra virgin olive oil.
Horyatiki Salad
Tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, green peppers and red onions served with an extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.
Village Salad
Mixed greens, grilled manouri cheese, croutons, cherry tomatoes and white and dark sesame, with honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Dakos Salad
A mixture of large barley rusks, fresh tomatoes, feta cheese, capers and extra virgin olive oil.
Chopped Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, feta cheese, scallions, red onion, chickpeas, capers, olives and toasted pita chips, with lemon vinaigrette.
Salates
Kria Orektika
Tirokafteri
Tangy puree of 3 Greek cheeses, feta, manouri and graviera that are folded and flavored with Greek spices and hot peppers.
Taramosalata
Greek style caviar spread made with red caviar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, shallots and extra virgin olive oil.
Patzaria
Farm fresh beets marinated and cooked in a light vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Served with skordalia spread.
Tzatziki
Traditional Greek dip made with shredded cucumbers, thick Greek yogurt, garlic, fresh chopped dill, vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
Melitzanosalata
Pureed fine roasted eggplant spread made with fresh ground eggplants, garlic, vinegar, fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil.
Pikilia
A selection of 3 cold appetizers, tzatziki, taramosalata and skordalia.
Hummus
Pureed chick pea spread made with fresh herbs, spices, garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, tahini and extra virgin olive oil.
Skordalia
Garlic spread made with garlic, potatoes, vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
Silogi
A selection of spreads, tirokafteri, hummus, taramosalata, tzatziki, melitzanosalata and skordalia.
Saganaki
Pan-fried graviera cheese served with seasonal fruit and drizzled with thyme honey.
Graviera Kasteliani
Mild graviera cheese lightly breaded and pan-seared, finished with honey and sesame.
Haloumi
Cyprian cheese grilled and served with extra virgin olive oil, oregano and lemon.
Feta Filo
Greek barrel feta wrapped in a homemade filo dough topped with honey and sesame.
Feta Dodonis
Barrel feta served with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with oregano.
Psito Manouri
Manouri cheese grilled with honey balsamic vinaigrette.
Specialty Cheese Selections
Gyros and Souvlakia
Gyro Platter
Lamb-beef gyro served with lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, tzatziki and onions with pita bread.
Souvlaki Platter
Skewers of marinated pork chunks grilled and served over the side with grilled pita.
Filet Mignon Platter
Skewers of marinated chunks of filet mignon grilled and served over the side with grilled pita.
Kalamakia
Platter of 10 traditional skewers. A combination of meat.
Chicken Souvlaki
Skewers of grilled marinated chicken served over the side with grilled pita.
Shrimp Souvlaki
Skewers of grilled marinated shrimp served over the side with grilled pita.
Chicken Gyro Platter
Homemade chicken gyro served with lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, tzatziki and onions with pita bread.
Beef Gyro Pita Wrap
Chicken Gyro Pita Wrap
Bifteki Pita Wrap
Chicken Souvlaki Pita Wrap
Pork Souvlaki Pita Wrap
Sauteed Vegetables Pita Wrap
Tilihta
Psita
Kotopoulo Skaras
Char-grilled chicken breast seasoned with oregano, herbs and spices and extra virgin olive oil.
Bifteki Yemisto
Char-grilled Greek seasoned burger stuffed with cheese and tomatoes.
Bifteki Skaras
Char-grilled Greek seasoned burgers.
Lamb Kebab
Char-grilled marinated lamb chunks served with sauteed seasonal vegetables.
Mixed Grill Platter
A combination of gyro, loukaniko, chicken gyro, souvlaki and bifteki.
Paidakia
Char-grilled baby lamb chops seasoned with a mixture of Greek spices and finished with fresh lemon and extra virgin olive oil.
Pastitsio
Oven baked layers of thick Greek pasta mixed with spiced ground beef and topped with Bechamel creme served in a individual casserole.
Mousaka
Oven baked casserole of layered zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, spiced ground beef and Bechamel served in a individual casserole.
Makaronada
Spaghetti with traditional Greek meat sauce with crumbled graviera cheese.
Lamb Shank Yiouvetsi
Oven baked lamb shank, orzo pasta, celery, tomatoes, onions, herbs and spices with feta cheese and served in an individual casserole.
Yemista
Farm fresh tomatoes and peppers stuffed with a mixture of ground beef and wild rice and seasoned with fresh herbs.
Vegetarian Mousaka
Oven baked casserole of layered zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, roasted red peppers, cauliflower, portobello mushroom, kefalograviera cheese and Bechamel crme. Served in an individual casserole.
Mayirefta
Thalassina
Salmon
Fresh salmon grilled with extra virgin olive oil.
Shrimp
Fresh premium shrimp sauteed in fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
Lavraki
Char-broil Mediterranean sea bass with extra virgin olive oil. Light and flaky with a mild sweet flavor.
Royal Dorado
Char-broiled Mediterranean fish with extra virgin olive oil. White flesh, clean flavor and meaty texture.
Patates Sto Fourno
Oven roasted potatoes seasoned with lemon and oregano.
Patates Tignites
Hand cut seasoned with sea salt and oregano.
Veggie Rice
Lightly sauteed vegetables with basmati rice.
Spanakorizo
Spinach and rice pilaf with fresh tomatoes and dill.
Spanaki Me Skordo
Sauteed spinach with garlic.
Horta
Seasoned wild greens with lemon and olive oil.
Sauted Vegetables
Seasonal sauted vegetables.
Sides
Desserts
Baklava
Layers and layers of a light and crisp filo dough filled with a mixture of honey and walnuts and baked golden brown.
Greek Yogurt
Homemade yogurt served with honey and walnut.
Galaktobouriko
A custard pie that is a combination of a cream custard, flaky filo dough, baked golden brown and topped with a lemon and orange infused syrup.
Portokalopita
Greek style orange pie made with filo dough, greek yogurt and orange syrup.
Organic Chicken
Half chicken char-broil and finished in the oven. Served with orange-lemon infused fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus and chicken au-jus.
Feta cheese Special
Flash fried feta Dodoni cheese wrapped in prosciutto and filo dough served with a home made fig-apricot jam.
Beet Salad
Beets, strawberries, orange segments, caramelized almonds, feta cheese, fresh mint & beet-honey dressing.