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TRADITION.
AUTHENTICITY.
FLAVOR.

Philadelphia's Little Corner of Greece

Find us at 2230 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130 or call us at 215-978-5990.

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Our Signature Dishes

Ninety years of tradition served fresh. Discover the plates that make us Philadelphia's little corner of Greece.

A Greek Legacy,
Since 1932.

From Thessaloniki to Philadelphia: Tradition in Every Dish.

Our story began in 1932, in Thessaloniki, Greece. For decades, the recipes and the tradition of hospitality have been passed down through generations. Zorba's Tavern is the result of that legacy, a promise the Kravvaritis family brought to Philadelphia: to serve authentic homemade Greek cuisine with the same passion as always.

Cater Your Next Event

Bring the authentic flavors of Greece to your home, office, or event. From intimate gatherings to large corporate parties, Zorba’s provides full-service catering built on decades of family recipes.

 

Let us handle the details while you enjoy Philadelphia’s finest Mediterranean fare.

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Host Your Private Event

Zorba's Tavern offers the perfect setting for a memorable private dining experience.

 

Whether celebrating a milestone birthday, a rehearsal dinner, or a business reception, our intimate and warm space can accommodate your party. Inquire about our capacity and customizable menus.

LUNCH MENU*SERVED FROM 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM ONLY
COLD APPETIZERS
The cold appetizers are served with one pita bread.
TZATZIKI (CUCUMBER-YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE)
This is a classic of the meze table. Tzatziki is usually served to be enjoyed with bread or as an accompaniment to grilled meats; it's Greek yogurt with cucumbers, dill, garlic and olive oil.
$8.5
TZATZIKI (CUCUMBER-YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE)
TARAMOSALATA (CAVIAR DIP)
Famous creamy savory dip made with carp roe fish caviar, olive oil and lemon juice.
$8.5
TARAMOSALATA (CAVIAR DIP)
SKORDALIA (POTATO-GARLIC PUREE)
Made with lots of blended garlic with soaked bread, potatoes and olive oil.
$8.5
SKORDALIA (POTATO-GARLIC PUREE)
MELITZANOSALATA (ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP)
Baked eggplant with little else but olive oil, vinegar, garlic, roasted peppers and feta cheese.
$8.5
MELITZANOSALATA (ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP)
KOPANISTI (SPICY FETA CHEESE SPREAD)
Feta cheese spread with hot peppers is a standard fare on the meze tables of Northern Greece.
$8.5
KOPANISTI (SPICY FETA CHEESE SPREAD)
HUMMUS (CHICKPEAS SPREAD)
Chickpeas whipped with olive oil, tahini, lemon, and garlic.
$8.5
HUMMUS (CHICKPEAS SPREAD)
DOLMADES
Stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs (dill, mint and onions).
$8.5
DOLMADES
COMBINATION OF COLD APPETIZERS (ALL THE ABOVE)COMBINATION OF COLD APPETIZERS (ALL THE ABOVE)
This appetizer never fails to impress.
$14
COMBINATION OF COLD APPETIZERS (ALL THE ABOVE)COMBINATION OF COLD APPETIZERS (ALL THE ABOVE)
EXTRA PITA BREAD
$1.5
EXTRA PITA BREAD
EXTRA DIP OR GRAPE LEAVES (DOLMADES)
$1.75
EXTRA DIP OR GRAPE LEAVES (DOLMADES)
Hot Appetizers
KALAMARI (FRIED SQUID RINGS)
Seasoned and tossed in flour and fried to perfection with fresh lemons.
$14
KALAMARI (FRIED SQUID RINGS)
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Octopus is the ultimate Greek meze. Roasted on the charcoal grill and marinated with our traditional homemade Greek vinaigrette.
$15
GRILLED OCTOPUS
MUSSELS IN RED WINE WITH FETA CHEESE
Mussels sautéed in red wine and tomato sauce with feta cheese (served without shells).
$14
MUSSELS IN RED WINE WITH FETA CHEESE
SOUP OF THE DAY
$6
SOUP OF THE DAY
SALADS
GREEK VILLAGER'S SALAD (HORIATIKI)
The olives and feta cheese add a savory touch, refreshing taste, (tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese and olives) dressed with our traditional homemade Greek vinaigrette.

Small

$8

Large

$16
GREEK VILLAGER'S SALAD (HORIATIKI)
SPRING SALAD
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, feta cheese with our traditional homemade Greek vinaigrette.

Small

$8

Large

$16
SPRING SALAD
CHARCOALED PORK SALAD
Medium horiatiki salad or spring salad, with in house marinated pork tenderloin and tzatziki.
$16
CHARCOALED PORK SALAD
CHARCOALED CHICKEN SALAD
Medium horiatiki salad or spring salad, with in house marinated chicken breast and tzatziki.
$16
CHARCOALED CHICKEN SALAD
GYROS SALAD
Medium horiatiki salad or spring salad, with yeeros meat (shaved lamb and beef) and tzatziki.
$16
GYROS SALAD
TILAPIA SALAD
Medium horiatiki salad or spring salad, with charcoal grilled tilapia and tzatziki.
$17
TILAPIA SALAD
SALMON SALAD
Medium horiatiki salad or spring salad, with charcoal grilled salmon and tzatziki.
$17
SALMON SALAD
LUNCH PLATTERS
All the platters served with rice, roasted potatoes, mixed veggies, tzatziki sauce and pita bread (extra pita $1.50)
GYROS
The famous greek yeeros meat. (made with lamb and beef)
$16
GYROS
CHARCOALED CHICKEN
In house marinated chicken breast on the charcoal grill.
$16
CHARCOALED CHICKEN
CHARCOALED PORK
In house marinated pork tenderloin on the charcoal grill.
$16
CHARCOALED PORK
ROASTED LAMB
Leg of lamb roasted in the oven, with garlic and lemon. This is a traditional plate that most people recognize as one of the most known Greek recipes.
$17
ROASTED LAMB
SOUTZOUKAKI
Ground lamb and beef, spiced with onions, garlic, cumin, black pepper, roasted in the oven in red wine sauce.
$16
SOUTZOUKAKI
SIDE DISHES
Rice — Roasted Potatoes — Mixed Veggies — French Fries - Baked Beans
$6
SIDE DISHES
SANDWICHES ON PITA BREAD
Sandwiches include lettuce, tomato, onions, tzatziki sauce and a few french fries (inside the sandwich)
GYROS
The famous greek yeeros (made with lamb and beef) on a pita.
$11.50
GYROS
CHARCOALED CHICKEN
In house marinated chicken breast on the charcoal grill.
$11.50
CHARCOALED CHICKEN
CHARCOALED PORK
In house marinated pork tenderloin on the charcoal grill.
$11.50
CHARCOALED PORK
ROASTED LAMB
Leg of lamb roasted in the oven with garlic and lemon.
$12.5
ROASTED LAMB
GREEK SAUSAGE
Homemade Greek sausage on the charcoal grill.
$11.50
GREEK SAUSAGE
SOUTZOUKAKI
Ground lamb and beef, spiced with onions, garlic, cumin, black pepper, roasted in the oven in red wine sauce.
$11.50
SOUTZOUKAKI
TILAPIA FILET SANDWICH
Pan fried, lightly floured seasoned tilapia filet.
$12.50
TILAPIA FILET SANDWICH
SALMON FILET SANDWICH
Pan fried, lighltly floured seasoned salmon filet.
$12.50
SALMON FILET SANDWICH
VEGETARIAN SANDWICHES ON PITA BREAD
HUMMUS
Homemade traditional hummus with feta cheese.
$11
Vegetarian
HUMMUS
MELITZANA
Homemade roasted eggplant with feta cheese and roasted peppers.
$11
Vegetarian
MELITZANA
DOLMADES
Stuffed grape leaves with feta cheese.
$11
Vegetarian
DOLMADES

Cater Your Next Event

Bring the authentic flavors of Greece to your home, office, or event. From intimate gatherings to large corporate parties, Zorba’s provides full-service catering built on decades of family recipes.

 

Let us handle the details while you enjoy Philadelphia’s finest Mediterranean fare.

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ABOUT ZORBA'S

  • Zorba’s roots began in 1932
    in Thessaloniki, Greece.

    For decades, the recipes have been carried down from generation to generation making us proud to provide superb homemade Greek cuisine, for over 20 years.

    ​From start to finish, you’re sure to enjoy our warm Greek influenced setting with all of your favorite people at Zorba’s.

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CONTACT

Our Location

Zorba’s Tavern
2230 Fairmount Ave.
Phila., PA 19130

Opening Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday to Thursday

11:30 am – 9:45 pm

Friday, Saturday

11:30 am – 10:45 pm

Sunday

12:30 pm - 19:00 pm

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