Taverna East Village Menu (2025 Update)
Taverna East Village offers a delightful mix of Greek, seafood, and Mediterranean cuisine in a casual yet vibrant setting. Located at 228 1st Ave in New York, the restaurant boasts a diverse menu with plenty of vegetarian options and a full bar. Customers rave about the fresh seafood, especially the grilled octopus, branzino, and scallops. The ambiance is relaxed, perfect for both intimate dinners and group gatherings. The outdoor seating, covered and heated, provides a cozy dining experience. With attentive service and generous portions, Taverna East Village is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Don't miss out on the signature cocktails with a Greek twist and the mouthwatering dishes that are authentically Greek. Make a reservation to secure your spot and indulge in a memorable dining experience at Taverna East Village.
From The Sea
Seafood Pasta
Linguini with shrimp, calamari, and clams in our signature lobster bisque sauce.
Garides Gemistes
Jumbo shrimps stuffed with crabmeat. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Barbounia
Red mullets. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Fillet Of Sole
Broiled or fried. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Garides
Jumbo shrimps grilled or fried. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Scallops
Broiled or fried. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Garides Santorini
Greek style shrimps with feta, ouzo, and tomato. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Prawns (Entree) ( Pieces)
Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Ksifias
Grilled swordfish. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Souvlaki Ksifias
Swordfish kebab with vegetables. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Branzino
Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Arctic Char
Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Galeos
Grilled or fried baby shark with garlic dip. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Grilled Halibut
Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Solomos
Organic salmon steak. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Sardeles
Grilled or fried sardines. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Bakaliarakia
Fried whiting.
Seafood Special
Stuffed clams, stuffed shrimp, lobster tail, fillet of sole, and scallops. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, Horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Paidakia
Lamb chops. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Souvlaki
Chicken kebab. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Grilled Chicken
Simply grilled with herbs. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
Britzola
Rib-eye steak. Served with your choice of rice, lemon potatoes, horta, beets, fries, or broccoli rabe.
From The Land
Salads
Horiatiki
Cucumbers, kalamata olives, onions, tomatoes, and feta.
Romaine
Romaine lettuce, scallions, dill, feta, olives, and pepperoncini.
Feta Cheese
Romaine lettuce, scallions, dill, feta, olives, and pepperoncini.
Greek Traditional
Romaine, cucumbers, kalamata olives, onions, tomatoes and feta.
Prawns ( Piece)
Crab Cakes ( Pieces.)
Maryland fresh crab.
Pikilia
Homemade assorted greek style spreads.
Piperies
Lightly pan-seared Italian peppers.
Gigantes
Lima beans in tomato sauce.
Spanakopita
Phylo pie with spinach, leeks, and feta.
Avgolemono Soup
Chicken and lemon soup.
Saganaki Graviera
Pan seared graviera cheese.
Calamari
Grilled or crispy.
Lamb Riblets
A small piece of young sheep.
Kidonia Gemista
Stuffed clams with crabmeat.
Octopodi
Charcoal grilled Mediterranean octopus.
Veggie Chips
Crispy eggplant and zucchini chips with tzatziki dip.
Loukaniko Psito
Greek homemade grilled sausage.
Midia Saganaki
Mussels steamed with tomato and feta.
Appetizers
Sides
Pikilia
Homemade assorted Greek style spreads.
Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli rabe infused with feta.
Fries
Greek style fries with oregano and feta.
Patates Fournou
Lemon roasted potatoes.
Horta
Steamed wild greens.
Yellow Rice
With shredded carrots & peppers.
Patzaria
Sliced beet salad with fresh garlic and olive oil.