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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.
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.
*SERVED FROM 4:00 PM*
All dinner dishes are served with our home bread
COLD APPETIZERS
The cold appetizers are served with one pita breadTZATZIKI (CUCUMBER-YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE)
This is a classic of the meze table. Tzatziki is usually served alone, to
be enjoyed with bread, or as an accompaniment to grilled meats
and souvlaki.
$8.5
TARAMOSALATA (CAVIAR DIP)
Taramosalata is creamy and rich.
$8.5
SKORDALIA (POTATO-GARLIC PUREE)
Skordalia is the pungent garlicky dipping sauce.
$8.5
MELITZANOSALATA (ROAST EGGPLANT DIP)
Baked eggplant with little else but olive oil, vinegar, garlic, roasted peppers and feta cheese.
$8.5
KOPANISTI (SPICY FETA CHEESE SPREAD)
Feta cheese spread is standard fare on the meze tables of Northern Greece.
$8.5
Hot
HUMMUS (CHICKPEAS SPREAD)
Chickpeas whipped with olive oil, tahini sauce, lemon and garlic.
$8.5
DOLMADES (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES WITH WHITE RICE)
$8.5
COMBINATION OF COLD APPETIZERS (ALL THE ABOVE)
This appetizer never fails to impress. Served with 2 Pitas Tzatziki, Skordalia, Hummus, Kopanisti, Tarama, Melitzana and Dolma.
$17
EXTRA PITA BREAD / EXTRA DIPS
$1.50
EXTRA GRAPE LEAF (DOLMADES)
$1.75
HOT APPETIZERS
BOUYOURDI
Spiced imported Greek feta cheese over slices of tomato, broiled with olive oil and oregano.
$16
SAGANAKI
Imported kefalograviera cheese lightly floured, pan fried in olive oil and ignited with a shot of ouzo and put out with lemon juice.
$16
KALAMARI (FRIED SQUID RINGS)
Tossed in flour and fried to perfection.
$17.50
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Octopus is the ultimate Greek "meze" baby octopus, marinated and roasted over charcoal with olive oil and vinegar.
$18
MUSSELS IN RED WINE WITH FETA CHEESE
Mussels sautéed in red wine and tomato sauce with feta cheese (served without shells).
$17
SOUP OF THE DAY
$6
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
SPRING SALAD
Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, feta cheese with our traditional homemade Greek vinaigrette.Small
$8
Large
$16
OUR GOURMET LAMB DISHES
All dishes served with rice, roasted potatoes and mixed veggiesCLASSIC ROASTED LEG OF LAMB (FOURNO)
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.
$24.5
LAMB SHANK BRAISED WITH RED WINE AND TOMATO SAUCE (KAPAMA)
Lamb shank, cooked in red wine and tomato sauce. Rich and simple, this is a great dinner choice.
$23.50
OVEN ROASTED MEATBALLS (SOUTZOUKAKIA)
Smyrna Greeks popularized this dish. Ground (lamb and beef) spiced with onions, garlic, cumin, black pepper and roasted in the oven in red wine and tomato sauce.
$23.5
LAMB SHANK BRAISED WITH ARTICHOKES AND EGG-LEMON SAUCE (AVGOLEMONO)
Lamb shank, cooked in an egg-lemon artichoke sauce. One of the classics of the Sunday family table, served with rice and potatoes.
$23.5
GOURMET LAMB SAMPLER FOR TWO
Roasted leg of lamb (fourno), two oven roasted meatballs and choice of lamb shank (kapama or avgolemono).
$44
SEAFOOD DISHES
All dishes served with rice, roasted potatoes and mixed veggiesKALAMARI (FRIED SQUID RINGS)
Tossed in flour and fried to perfection.
$23.5
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Charcoaled baby octopus, marinated and roasted over charcoal with olive oil and vinegar.
$25
MUSSELS
Mussel meat sautéed in red wine and tomato sauce with feta cheese. (Served without shells)
$22.5
SHRIMP POSEIDON
(6) Shrimps roasted over charcoal with olive oil and lemon.
$25
SHRIMP TOURKOLIMANO
(6) Shrimps sautéed in red wine and tomato sauce, feta cheese.
$25
SHRIMP SANTORINI
(6) Shrimps sautéed with garlic, paprika and red wine.
$25
FISHERMAN FEAST
Salmon fillet, tilapia fillet, rainbow trout fillet, and two shrimps roasted over charcoal.
$47
CHARCOALED WHOLE BRONZINI | MARKET PRICE
Lightly floured and seasoned whole bronzino on the charcoal grill.CHARCOAL GRILLED TILAPIA FILET
Lightly floured and seasoned tilapia filet on the charcoal grill.
$29
CHARCOAL GRILLED SALMON FILET
Lightly floured and seasoned salmon filet on the charcoal grill.
$30
CHARCOAL GRILLED RAINBOW TROUT
Lightly floured and seasoned trout on the charcoal grill.
$29
SIDE DISHES
RICE
$6
ROASTED POTATOES
$6
VEGETABLES OF THE DAY
$6
FRENCH FRIES
$6
BAKED BEANS
$6
FROM OUR CHARCOAL GRILL
All dishes served with rice, roasted potatoes, and tzatziki
RACK OF LAMB CHOPS CHARCOALED
Seasoned lamb chops on the charcoal grill.
$34
PORK SOUVLAKI
(2) In house marinated pork tenderloin skewers on the charcoal grill.
$24
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI
(2) In house marinated chicken breast skewers on the charcoal grill.
$24
CHICKEN BREAST FILET
(2) In house marinated whole chicken breasts on the charcoal grill.
$24
YEERO (GYRO)
The famous greek yeeros meat. Shaved slices of lamb and beef combination.
$24
OUR CHARCOALED SAMPLER FOR ONE
Pork kabob, marinated chicken breast, one lamb chop, homemade
sausage and yeero (gyro).
$26
OUR CHARCOALED SAMPLER FOR TWO
Pork and chicken kabob, marinated chicken breast, two lamb chops, homemade sausage and yeero meat (gyro).
$46
VEGETARIAN
STUFFED TOMATOES AND PEPPERS (YEMISTA)
Roasted in the oven with fresh tomatoes, herbs and Greek olive oil. Served with rice and roasted potatoes.
$18
Vegetarian
MIXED VEGETABLES OF THE DAY
Roasted in the oven with fresh tomatoes, sauce, herbs and Greek olive oil. Served with rice and roasted potatoes.
$17
Vegetarian
KIMAM BALDI
Stuffed eggplant with sautéed onions in a savory tomato sauce and feta cheese on top. Served with rice, mixed vegetables and roasted potatoes.
$18
Vegetarian
ARTICHOKES CONSTANTINOPLE (A LA POLITA)
Sautéed in egg-lemon sauce, served with rice and roasted potatoes.
$18
Vegetarian
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.
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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