Snack Taverna Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Snack Taverna, a delightful Greek-Mediterranean gem nestled in the heart of New York City. This inviting eatery offers an extensive menu that balances traditional flavors with modern culinary flair. With options for everyone, including ample vegetarian and vegan selections, diners can indulge in dishes like brunch toasted Pullman toast and Greek country sausage.
As you explore the dessert offerings, don’t miss their decadent warm walnut cake and the exquisite baklava, layered with spiced date syrup and nuts. The atmosphere strikes a harmonious balance, making it ideal for an intimate dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Snack Taverna also caters to various dining preferences, including outdoor seating and delivery options. Whether you're stopping by for brunch or a sweet evening treat, this locale promises an unforgettable experience steeped in Mediterranean warmth and hospitality.
Brunch Sides-
Brunch Toasted Pullman Toast
With seasonal jam and apple butter.
Brunch Home Fries
Brunch Greek Country Sausage
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Warm Walnut Cake
Vanilla scented yogurt and candied kumquats.
Warm Chocolate Cake
Mavrodaphne strawberries, pistachio pastelli and masticha creme.
Rice Pudding
Vanilla scented rice pudding with apricot, pine nuts, and sage tea spoon sweet.
Baklava
Walnuts, almond and pistachio in filo with spiced date syrup made with roasted pears.
Dessert-
Non Alcoholic Beverages-
Vikos Still Water
28 oz.
Unsweetened Iced Tea
Ivi Natural Peach Nectar
House-Made Mint Lemonade
Hot Water with Lemon
Ginger Ale
Fresh Orange Juice
Diet Cola
Club Soda
Black Cherry
Small Sparkling Water
Large Sparkling Water
Macchiato
Iced Latte
Iced Cappuccino
Espresso
Double Espresso
Cold-Brewed Iced Coffee
Cappuccino
Cafe Latte
Americano
Coffee and Tea-
Dinner Large Plates (Sun/Mon)-
Lamb Burger
Cypriot Potatoes, House smoked Feta, house ketchup, pickles add Daisyfield Farms bacon $2
Veal Meatball Pasta
Hilopites (egg noodle pasta), with veal meatballs (pine nuts & almonds), white wine, fresh tomato sauce, basil and grated graviera cheese
Lamb Ragu Pasta
Hilopites (egg noodle pasta), with braised lamb, fresh tomato sauce, basil and whipped manouri/yougurt
Stuffed Eggplant
Eggplant Papoutsakia little shoes Stuffed with beef and Lamb, Onions, Garlic, Roasted Tomatoes, Basil andBchamel
Artichoke, Haloumi and Portobello skewer
farro salad, charred onion jam, salad greens and fig- balsamic crema
Stuffed Sweet Red Pepper "Gemista"
With Lentil Rice, Greek Fava, Oyster Mushrooms, Asparagus, and smoked tomato Sauce.
Pan Seared Rosemary Chicken
With chickpeas, golden raisins and amfissa olives
Pork Two Ways
smoked shoulder, seared tenderloin, horta, parsnip pure and pomegranate reduction
Whole Herb Roasted Branzino
With horta and gigantes. Served as filet.
Lamb Shank Yiouvetsi
Served with Orzo Pasta, CInnamon Scented Tomato, oyster and cremini mushroom, black olives, and Kefalotyri cheese
Kale Salad with Chickpea Fritters
orange, tahini, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Beet Salad
watercress, almonds, skordalia
Small Greek Salad
Large Greek Salad
Dinner Salads (Sun/Mon)-
Dinner Small Plates (Sun/Mon)-
Veal Meatballs
Pinenuts, almonds, plums, mavrovathne gravy, and poulenta.
Shrimp Santorini
Ouzo scented tomato sauce, barrel aged feta, and horta.
Seared Spanish Octopus
Chick Peas, Orange, Pickled Celery, Green Olive and Watercress
Sauteed Calamari
Gigantes, garlic, lemon, and cilantro.
Saganaki
Pan Seared Kefalograviera Cheese with Lemon and Spicy Tomato
Lamb Triangles
3 Triangles of Spiced Ground Lamb and kefalotyri cheese baked in filo with roasted tomato aioli.
Pita
3 Dip Sampler
Meze sampler of Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata, Hummus, and Dolmades
The Whole Shebang
6 Dip Spread Sampler with Warm Pita
Tzatziki
Sheep's milk yogurt, cucumber, and garlic.
Skordalia
Yukon gold potato, lemon, peasant bread, and garlic.
Melitzanosalata
Roasted eggplant, tahini, red pepper, parsley, and garlic.
Roasted Garlic Hummus
with Tahini and Aleppo Pepper
Spicy Feta Spread
Spicy Feta spread
Muhammara
Roasted Red Pepper, Pomegranate, Walnuts, Peasant Bread ( whipped in)
Taramosalata
Carp roe, lemon, scallion, and peasant bread.
Dolmades
Rice stuffed vine leaves, yogurt, almond, and saffron.
Dinner Spreads (Sun/Mon)-
Dinner Vegetable Small Plates (Sun/Mon)-
Asparagus
sauteed with shallots, garlic and lemon
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
brussels sprouts roasted and carmelized with sherry vinaigrette and fried capers finished with parsley
Zucchini Fritters
4 Crispy Fritters of Feta, kefalotyri cheese, with a Preserved Lemon Yogurt
Spinach Triangles
3 Triangles of Swiss Chard, Feta, Leeks, and Dill Baked in Phyllo
Lentil Rice
Horta
Sauted swiss chard, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and chili
Greek "Fava"
Yellow split pea puree, tomato, garlic, and capers with warm pita
Butter Beans with Feta
Giant beans baked with spiced tomatoes, Butternut Squash and Feta.
Lunch Dip Sampler
Tzatziki, melitzanosalata, hummus
Lunch Tzatziki
Sheep's milk yogurt, cucumber and garlic.
Lunch Melitzanosalata
Roasted smoked eggplant, red pepper, garlic, tahini and parsley.
Lunch Roasted Garlic Hummus
Tahini, lemon, and aleppo pepper.
Lunch Muhammara
A dip of roasted red pepper, pomegranate, walnuts, harissa and peasant bread ( mixed in).
Lunch Avgolemono Soup
Lemon-chicken soup, orzo, black pepper and egg.
Lunch Vegetarian Soup of the Day
Please call the restaurant for today's selection.
Lunch Dips and Soups-
Lunch Salads-
Roasted Vegetables w/ Feta and Melitzanosalata
roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Feta and Melitzanosalata
Lunch Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Beets, carrots, mushrooms, feta, chick peas, croutons and spicy feta dressing.
House Smoked Pork Souvlaki (2 pc)
in warm pita with honey harissa, fresnos, pickled onions and romaine served with a small romaine, herb and feta salad
Seared Shrimp Souvlaki (2 pc)
on warm pita with tzatziki, chermoula, romaine, tomatoes, red onion served with romaine and herb salad with feta
Vegetarian Souvlaki (2pc)
warm pita filled with tzatziki, tomato braised gigante beans , chopped greek salad and feta
Chicken Boureki
Baked in phyllo with feta, mushrooms and herbs served with farro and greens.
Braised Lamb Sandwich
on toasted ciabatta with roasted aioli, arugula, roasted onion and roasted tomato served with lunch salad
Roasted Chicken Sandwich
on toasted ciabatta with mint and lemon mayo, arugula, roasted onion and roasted tomato served with lunch salad
Lunch 8 oz. Lamb Burger
Cypriot Potatoes, House smoked Feta, house ketchup, pickles add Daisyfield Farms bacon $2
Lunch Entrees-
Everyday Brunch-
Strapatsada
spicy 3 egg scramble with tomato, basil, feta, yogurt and croutons
Avocado Toast
Sunny Side Up Egg, Tomato, Goat Cheese, Lemon, Mint, Chives
fava
yellow split pea puree, roasted tomatoes, capers
lemon potatoes
Veg Sides-
Brunch / Lunch Plates-
Brunch Lamb Triangles
Lamb and beef, graviera cheese in filo, green olive vinaigrette. Served with farro salad and mixed greens.
Brunch Chicken Boureki
Mushrooms, feta, herbs and bechamel in filo. Served with farro salad and mixed greens.
Brunch "Spinach" Triangles
Swiss Chard feta, leeks and currants in filo, spicy feta spread. Served with farro salad and mixed greens.
Plain Pancakes
Giant Pancake, Griddled and Baked with Maple syrup and Sweet Cream
Oatmeal "Cappuccino" Brunch Plate
Sauteed bananas, apples, dried fruit and steamed milk.
French Toast Brunch Plate
Seasonal fruit, mavrodaphne-maple syrup.
Carmelized Apple Pancakes
Belgian Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Griddled and Baked served with Sweet Cream and Maple Syrup
Banana Walnut Pancakes
Giant Pancake Griddled and Baked topped with Sweet Cream and served with Maple Syrup
Yogurt Granola
Brunch Greek Yogurt, Cereal, Pancakes and French Toast-
Brunch Organic Eggs-
Personal Omelette
Choice of three ingredients. Served with herb roasted potatoes and salad greens.
"The Over Easy" Brunch Eggs
Cheese and chive poulenta, smoked bacon, tomatoes and scallions.
Braised Lamb and Eggs
Two poached eggs, cranberry beans, baked poulenta, citrus yogurt.
Brunch Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Beets, carrots, mushrooms, feta, chick peas, romaine, croutons and served with spicy feta ranch
Brunch Greek Salad
Brunch Salads-
Brunch Sandwiches and Burgers-
Smoked Pork Souvlaki (2 pc)
In Warm Pita with Honey-Harissa, Fresnos, Romaine and Pickled Onions
Brunch Chicken Sandwich
Mint-lemon mayo, served with salad greens.
Brunch Braised Lamb Sandwich
Tomato aioli, served with salad greens.
Brunch 8 oz. Lamb Burger
Cypriot Potatoes, pickles and house smoked feta.
Brunch Tzatziki
Brunch Taramosalata
Brunch Sampler of Dips
Tzatziki, melitzanosalata, hummus
Brunch Saganaki
Pan Seared Kefalograviera Cheese with Lemon and Spicy Tomato
Brunch Melizanosalata
Brunch Small Plates-
Brunch Soups-
Vegetarian Soup of the Day
Please call the restaurant for today's selection.
Brunch Avgolemono
Lemon chicken soup with orzo, black pepper and egg.