Your Delicious Greek Friend

 

El Greco is your friendly neighbourhood Greek restaurant with a twist. Sure we're a family-run establishment, but we're not that typical Greek tourist taverna. 

We pay homage to our classic roots while giving it all a subtle contemporary vibe. We're not talking about fine-dining or other fancy gimmicks, but honest food made with love and a passion to make you happy.

There's no customers at El Greco – just guests. We welcome you to El Greco like we welcome a guest to our home. A restaurant is just a feeder without hospitality.

Reservations & Info

To book a table please call us at +358 10 320 4410 or email varaukset@elgreco.fi
We're open: Mon - Thu 11:30 - 23 / Friday 11:30 -24 / Saturday 16-24
Our address: Ludviginkatu 3-5 (google maps)

We hope to meet you soon!

 
 

g =gluten-free, l = lactose-free,  vl = low lactose 

 
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Wines

 
 

Despite its reputation, Greece produces fantastic wines, which are especially pioneered to be indulged with food. Over thousands of years, the combination of  the sunny climate, salty sea and rich soil have nurtured many grape varieties indigenous to Greece. For El Greco, we've gathered our favourites across various areas of Greece.

And yes, we have some infamous retsina, too.

 

Reds

RAPSANI
12cl 6,40 / 16cl 8,90 / 75cl 42
Mt. Olympos, Greece / Xinomavro, Krasato, Stavroto
A ruby red with aromas of dried cherry and raspberry with whiff of spices and vanilla

MARONIA
12cl 6,90 / 16cl 9,40 / 75cl 44
Maronia, Greece / Mavroudi
Full-bodied, intense, delicate bouquet of spices and vanilla. 

SANTA RITA
12cl 6,90 / 16cl 9,40 / 75cl 43
Rapel Valley, Chile / Cabernet Sauvignon
Full-bodied, soft, ripe berries, soft herbs.

AGATHON
12cl 7,70 / 16cl 10,20 / 75cl 48
Mt. Athos Monastery, Greece / Limnio, Cabernet Sauvignon
Medium-bodied, soft, aromatic, scent from rose hip and liquorice. 

PARANGA
12cl 8,20 / 16cl 10,80 / 75cl 51
Macedonia, Greece /Merlot, Xinomavro, Syrah
Light and spicy with refreshing acidity and mild tannins. Aromatic, rich, hints of plum.

RAPSANI RESERVE 54
Mt. Olympos, Greece / Xinomavro, Krasato, Stavroto
Ruby red color. Aromas of juicy blackberries and plums with elegant notes of spices, leather and licorice. The palate is round and rich with balanced acidity and lingering tannins. 

ABATON 72
Mt. Athos Monastery, Greece / Limnio, Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep ruby red color with great intensity. Bold aromas of small dark fruits, spices and vanilla on the nose. Dry palate, with well-structured tannins and a full body. Complex aromas of ageing, coffee and bitter chocolate accompany the fruity and spicy character. Aftertaste is long, complex and impressive.

RIPASSO VILLA NOVARE 56
Valpolicella, Italy / Corvina, Rondinella
Perfectly full-bodied, fruity and spicy with a long after taste.

Whites & Rosé

RETSINA TSANTALIS
12cl 6,20 / 16cl 7,90 / 75cl 39
Greece / Savationo, Roditis
Dry, lightly acidic, fruity.
The peculiar taste comes from added pine resin.

HALKIDIKI
12cl 6,75 / 16cl 8,95 / 75cl 42
Halkidiki, Greece / Assyrtikos, Sauvignon Blanc
Dry, fresh, rich in fruit, aromatic.

SANTA RITA
12cl 6,75 / 16cl 8,95 / 75cl 42
Casablanca Valley, Chile / Riesling
Semi dry, fruity, richly acidic.

PARANGA
12cl 7,40 / 16cl 9,80 / 75cl 46
Florina, Greece / Roditis, Malagousia
Dry, fruity, citric.

SANTORINI 46
Santorini, Greece / Assyrtiko
Dry, well balanced, long after taste, aromas from white flowers and citric fruits.
Grown on volcanic soil. 

AKAKIES ROSE 
12cl 7,00 / 16cl 9,50 / 75cl 44
Amyndeon, Greece / Xinomavro
Fresh bukee with red berries. Dry, fruity and fresh, even midly astringent

BERONIA  RIOJA ROSE  42
Rioja, Spain /Tempranillo
Mouthwatering aromas of fresh summer fruits with floral highlights. 
The palate is deliciously fresh and fruity, with great balance and a long, intense finish.

Sparkling

AKAKIES SPARKLING DRY ROSE Greece 8,50/43
FLAMA D’OR BRUT Cava, Spain 7,50/39
PROSECCO EXTRA DRY ARGENTO Italy 8/41
CHARLES MIGNON GRANDE TRADITION BRUT Champagne 78
VEUVE CLICQUOT BRUT Champagne 48/84
MOËT & CHANDON GRAND VINTAGE Champagne 100

 
 
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Lunch

 
 

We’re happy to serve you delicious food that's cooked with love and piety. We seek to offer a healthy and tasty meal by combining Mediterranean recipes and local Finnish tastes.

 

This Week's Lunch

Monday 21.01. – Friday 25.01.
11:00 - 14:30

Tomato Soup   gl  6/11
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El Greco’s Fresh Salads 7/11
Feta or Halloumi Cheese gvl or Chicken gl

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Vegetarian
Cannelloni pasta filled with spinach,
mushrooms and cheese, salad l 12

Souvlaki
Grilled chicken souvlaki, tzatziki
El Greco’s chicken sauce, potatoes, salad gl 13

Fish
Grilled salmon, hollandaise sauce
Sliced potatoes in cream with garlic, salad   g   15

Pastitsio
Traditional Greek macaroni and minced meat casserole
Bechamel and salad   l   12

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Dessert
Baklava with vanilla ice cream l 5

g = gluten-free, vl = low lactose, l = lactose-free

 
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