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soups & salads

horiatiki salata  /  6

Greek salad with tomato, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives. Topped with our house Greek vinaigrette and locally-produced crumbled feta.

gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan without feta

insalata siciliana  /  6

Sicilian salad with blood orange, fennel bulb, thinly-sliced red onion, fresh mint, and oil-cured black olives. Topped with extra virgin olive oil.

gluten-free, vegan

insalata caprese  /  8

Fresh Italian salad with tomatoes, sliced local Mozzarella, and sweet basil. Seasoned with salt and extra virgin olive oil.

gluten-free, vegetarian

fażola bajda  /  8

Traditional Maltese white bean salad with parsley, garlic, salt pork, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.

gluten-free

kritikos dakos  /  8

Traditional “salad” from Crete made from barley rusks, tomatoes, Cretan mizithra cheese, and extra virgin olive oil.

vegetarian

polpo alla pignata  /  12

Pugliese octopus stew with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, aromatic herbs, and potatoes.

gluten-free, dairy-free

fasolada  /  10

Hearty traditional Greek soup of white beans, celery, tomatoes, herbs, and extra virgin olive oil.

gluten-free, vegan

fakes soupa  /  12

Greek soup of lentils, garlic, orange slices, onion, tomato paste, and bay leaf. Topped with crumbled feta and served with grilled pita.

gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan without feta

entrees

pasta alla norma  /  13

Traditional Sicilian pasta dish of sautéed eggplant and herbs in tomato sauce, topped with savory ricotta cheese.

gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan without ricotta

yigandes plaki  /  18

Imported giant Greek beans oven-braised with onions in a spiced tomato sauce and topped with a slice of feta.

gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan without feta

gyro platter  /  18

Freshly sliced gyro meat, red onion, tomatoes, crumbled feta, tzatziki, and grilled wedges of Greek pita bread.

İzmir köfte  /  21

Turkish-style meatballs spiced with cumin and garlic, served in a hearty tomato sauce and topped with Manouri cheese.

gluten-free

karnıyarık  /  22

Traditional Turkish dish of fried eggplants with a minced meat, onion, parsley, garlic and tomato filling. Served with rice.

gluten-free

pasta al pesce spada  /  24

Linguine with wild-caught North Pacific swordfish, fresh caper berries, cherry tomatoes, and oil-cured black olives in a zesty tomato sauce.

kuzu tandır  /  24

Traditional Turkish dish of roasted lamb with flavors of olive oil, lemon, and herbs. Served with rice pilaf and pickled vegetables.

gluten-free

zalzett tal malti  /  22

Maltese-style pork sausage with garlic, parsley, and coriander seeds, stewed in a hearty tomato sauce and served with crusty Maltese bread.

gluten-free

sides

caponata (with crostini)   /  8

Sweet and sour Sicilian dish with eggplant, tomato, red onion, capers, pine nuts, Sicilian green olives, and red wine vinegar.

gluten-free, vegan

spanakopita   /  8

Small savory Greek pie with spinach, feta, onions, and herbs in a perfectly flaky phyllo pastry.

vegetarian

melanzane alla sassarese   /  10

Sardinian-style eggplants with parsley, garlic, olive oil, and a dash of hot chili flakes.

gluten-free, vegan

kısır (with pita)  /  8

Slightly spicy Turkish salad made from finely ground bulgur, parsley, tomato paste, harissa, pomegranate molasses, and fresh-squeezed lemon juice.

vegan

kabak mücveri  /  10

Turkish zucchini fritters with locally-produced white cheese, onions, and herbs; served with plain local naturally-fermented yogurt.

vegetarian

tzatziki (with pita)  /  8

Greek dip consisting of naturally fermented yogurt, cucumber, fresh garlic, and seasonings.

vegetarian

tarama salata (with pita)   /  16

Greek dip of whipped wild-caught North Atlantic cod roe, red onion, lemon juice, and olive oil.

desserts

yogurt & figs  /  8

Locally-produced Greek yogurt with fresh figs drizzled with thyme honey.

gluten-free, vegetarian

sinizza  /  10

Traditional Maltese dessert consisting of a soft sponge roll, filled with ricotta and candied fruit and cooked in puff pastry.

cassatina  /  13

Intricate Sicilian dessert; a small sponge cake topped with a filling of ricotta mixed with candied orange peel and chocolate bits, wrapped in light green marzipan, topped with a sugary glaze and a candied cherry.

kwareżimal  /  11

Oval-shaped Maltese cookies made of ground almonds, flour, sugar, cocoa, citrus zest, orange blossom water, and spices.

vegan

avya tatlısı  /  12

Classic Turkish dessert of candied quince topped with a dollop of clotted cream and crushed pistachios.

gluten-free, vegan without cream

italian pastries  /  6 ea.

amaretti (3) almond macaroons with various toppings gluten-free, dairy-free

cannoli (2) tube-shaped shell of crispy pastry dough filled with ricotta

zeppole (3) deep-fried choux pastry filled with pastry cream

sfogliatella (1) flaky shell-shaped pastry filled with custard

greek desserts  /  5 ea.

loukoumádes (3) deep-fried dough balls in a cinnamon and honey syrup

baklava (1) layers of phyllo filled with chopped walnuts and honey

rizogalo (1) chilled rice pudding topped with a whisper of cinnamon gluten-free

galaktoboureko (1) mini semolina custard pie in a crispy phyllo shell

hours

sun

4 – 9:00 PM

mon

CLOSED

tue

3 – 9:00 PM

wed

3 – 9:00 PM

thu

4 – 11:30 PM

fri

4 – 11:30 PM

sat

4 – 11:30 PM

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