Mezepoli Restaurant Melrose Arch Menu
This is a sample menu and may differ from what's available on the day. Reach out to the restaurant if you have any questions.
Last updated 07 March 2024
OLIVES
CHEESES
DIPS
IN PITA
VEGETARIAN MEZE
MEAT MEZE
SEAFOOD MEZE
SALADS
ON THE SIDE
DESSERTS
OLIVES
CHEESES
DIPS
IN PITA
VEGETARIAN MEZE
MEAT MEZE
SEAFOOD MEZE
SALADS
ON THE SIDE
DESSERTS
OLIVES
Kalamata
The iconic olive from Kalamata, Greece
R 49.00
Throubes
Salt-dried Kalamata olives with a distinct “wrinkled skin”
R 49.00
Colossal Black
Large meaty black olives from the Volos region, Greece
R 45.00
Colossal Green
Large green olives from the Volos region, Greece
R 45.00
Mixed Olives
A variety of imported olives.
R 45.00
CHEESES
Halloumi
Cypriot cheese served grilled or deep fried
R 72.00
Feta
Creamy feta drizzled with virgin olive oil & oregano
R 56.00
Chèvre
A rich & creamy soft goat’s milk cheese
R 78.00
Parmigiano Reggiano
A hard and gritty textured cheese with a nutty taste, named after the Italian Region of Parma
R 79.00
Gruyère
An earthy & complex tasting cheese, of Swiss origin
R 89.00
DIPS
Tzatziki
The classic Greek dip - yogurt, garlic cucumber & dill
R 45.00
Taramosalata
R 45 A tangy cod roe blend, with a gentle seafood flavour
R 45.00
Hummus
A Middle Eastern favorite, made from blended chickpeas, tahina, garlic & lemon juice
R 45.00
Peppers & Aubergine
Roasted aubergine, finely chopped & blended with peppers in a light garlic dressing
R 45.00
Tirosalata
Creamy feta blended with fresh peppers & mild chili.
R 49.00
Olive Tapenade
The best Kalamata olives, pitted & diced into an appetizing spread
R 45.00
IN PITA
Yiro (Schwarma)
R 109.00
Souvlaki Chicken
R 105.00
Souvlaki Beef Fillet
R 125.00
Chicken & Halloumi
R 119.00
Halloumi
R 105.00
Falafel
R 95.00
Falafel & Halloumi
R 105.00
VEGETARIAN MEZE
Beetroot
Sliced juicy beetroot bulbs, dressed with virgin olive oil & vinegar
R 45.00
Piquant Cabbage
Mixed cabbage salad, with carrots & peppers in a piquant dressing
R 45.00
Black-Eyed Beans
Colorful black-eye bean meze.
R 55.00
Jalapeños
Slightly hot & very tasty
R 40.00
Marinated Peppers
Soaked in olive oil, vinegar & garlic
R 65.00
Artichokes
Sliced artichoke hearts & mozzarella, marinated in olive oil, lemon juice & a hint of chili
R 89.00
Exotic Mushrooms
Grilled with rock salt & dressed with olive oil, lemon & fresh parsley
R 86.00
Zucchini
Crispy fried baby marrows with grated gruyère
R 55.00
Falafel
Fried chickpea balls, are a Middle Eastern favorite.
R 55.00
Spring Souvlaki
Mediterranean vegetables grilled on a skewer over an open flame
R 79.00
Croquettes
Feta & gruyère cheese croquettes
R 73.00
Grilled Feta
Grilled in foil with tomato, pepper & chili
R 62.00
Chickpea and Pasta Rice
A delicious combination of chickpeas & pasta rice, with a hint of chili.
R 65.00
MEAT MEZE
Jamon Serrano
Dry-cured ham originating from the mountains of Spain
R 89.00
Prosciutto
Proudly Italian Parma ham, thinly sliced & served with caper berries
R 89.00
Chorizo
Spicy Portuguese sausage seasoned with vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano & chilies.
R 78.00
Chicken Livers
Grilled plain or peri-peri, these livers are arguably the best you’ll ever have
R 69.00
Yiros
Strips of beef schwarma
R 79.00
Chicken Wings
Deliciously addictive with a delicate peri-peri bite
R 95.00
Souvlaki Beef Fillet
Skewered fillet cubes, grilled on an open flame
R 92.00
Souvlaki Chicken
Skewered chicken cubes, grilled on an open flame
R 62.00
Keftethes
“Mamma’s” homemade meatballs.
R 65.00
Soudsoukakia
Spicy mince balls covered in a fresh tomato sauce, from the Anatolian coast of Smyrni
R 73.00
Beef Fillet Sauté
Cubes of beef fillet, sautéed with fresh peppers & onion in a white wine sauce
R 109.00
Bifteki
Also known as a “Pljeskavica”, a spicy mince patty topped with grilled tomato & fresh onions
R 98.00
Lamb Chops
Grilled loin cutlets, traditionally seasoned with salt & oregano for maximum flavour
R 255.00
Baby Chicken
Spatchcock chicken grilled with olive oil & oregano or peri-peri and cut into pieces when served
R 185.00
Beef Fillet
300g of the juiciest sliced fillet, lightly basted & grilled to perfection
R 260.00
SEAFOOD MEZE
Oysters
Always fresh, & only served when available. Six in a portion, but feel free to add more
R 192.00
White Anchovy Fillet
Tangy white anchovy fillets in olive oil brine that makes the perfect ouzo partner
R 75.00
Pickled Octopus
Sliced octopus pickled in vinaigrette marinade
R 109.00
Seared Salmon
200g fresh, seared Salmon served on a bed of rocket
R 200.00
Calamari
The best Falkland Island calamari, grilled in our trademark style with onion
R 83.00
Calamari with Feta
Grilled tubes stuffed with creamy feta and peppers
R 94.00
Squid Heads
Deep-fried squid heads served with our peri-peri aioli sauce
R 89.00
Octopus
Grilled & doused with an olive oil lemon dressing.
R 120.00
Sardines
Two sardines, grilled with coarse salt on the Greek island way
R 72.00
Mussels
Sautéed in the shell with, white wine, tomato, feta & chili
R 115.00
Prawns
6 Queens, butterfly grilled in a light lemon butter
R 240.00
Cod Goujons
Thin slices of delicate cod prepared in batter, in the traditional French fashion
R 125.00
Line Fish in Foil
Today’s catch, filleted & steamed in a foil parcel with Mediterranean vegetables, olive oil & lemon
R 245.00
SALADS
Village
A typical Greek village salad with tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives & olive oil
R 89.00
Greek
The classic Greek salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives & dressing
R 89.00
Halloumi
Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, halloumi, olives & dressing
R 110.00
Bocconcini
Mouthfuls of mozzarella, cherry tomato, fresh basil leaves & olive oil
R 125.00
Mediterranean
Rocket, cherry tomato, mixed peppers, gruyère, croutons, olive oil & balsamic
R 135.00
Aegean
Rocket, cos, cherry tomato, gruyère, radish, walnut, apple, carrots, dill, olive oil & lemon
R 145.00
Rocket and Spinach
Rocket, baby spinach, sun-dried tomato, chèvre, pine nuts & mustard balsamic vinaigrette
R 135.00
ON THE SIDE
Pita
Double-layered Middle Eastern pocket pita bread
R 15.00
Thin Pita
Single-layered flat Greek pita
R 15.00
Whole Wheat
R 16.00
Pita Grissini
Crispy fried pita wedges served with a chili feta dip
R 49.00
Chips
R 39.00
DESSERTS
Baklava
Finely crushed nuts layered between crispy phyllo pastry, drenched in lemon zest & cinnamon syrup
R 79.00
Traditional Yoghurt
Hand-strained extra-thick Greek-style yogurt, smothered with crushed nuts & honey
R 69.00
Rice Pudding
R 69.00
Grilled Halva
Macedonian halva, grilled in foil with fresh apple slices & sprinkled with cinnamon & fresh lemon juice
R 75.00
Tiramisù
Layers of biscuit soaked in coffee liqueur & covered with Mascarpone custard
R 75.00
Brownie
R 99.00
Ice Cream & Choc Sauce
R 65.00
Halva Ice Cream*
Vanilla ice cream topped with halva shavings
R 75.00
*Espress “it”
R 24.00