Appetisers & Meze
APPETISERS
OREGANO CRISPS VG, GF 2 . 4 0
SUNDRIED TOMATOES VG, GF 4 . 1 0
CLASSIC BLACK KALAMATA OLIVES VG, GF 4 . 1 5
MIXED GARLIC & HERB OLIVES VG, GF 4 . 4 0
MIXED CHILLI & GARLIC OLIVES VG, GF 4 . 4 0
COLD MEZES
CHARCUTERIE GF 7 . 0 0
flower of cured meats from the Mediterranean. Greek salami, Italian parma ham and Spanish chorizo with garnish
DOLMADES V, VGO,GF 5 . 5 0
classic vine leaves stuffed with herb rice, served with our fresh house tyrokafteri, perfect for dunking
FETA FETISH V, GF 5 . 9 5
cubes of mature barrel-aged feta, drizzled in extra virgin olive oil, dusted with paprika and oregano served with sundried tomatoes
HOT MEZES
Served with sides of pita triangles, a homemade dip and our house salad. You can upgrade your Hot Meze to a main meal by adding a portion of fries, Mediterranean vegetables or rice. Please see ‘SIDES’ on this menu.
BEKRI MEZE GF 1 0 . 8 5
drunken pork stew, cuts of slow-cooked shoulder in red wine, honey, tomato, onion, garlic, fresh chilli, cumin and peppers
GIGANTES PLAKI VG, GF 9 . 4 0
giant butterbeans oven baked with leek, spring onion, dill, red onion and spinach
HALLOUMI PANKO V 9 . 4 0
halloumi sticks in a crispy coat of crumb and our secret seasoning
KOTOPOULO LEMONATO GF 1 0 . 2 5
succulent chunks of chicken slow cooked with white onion and garlic in a herby white wine lemon sauce
KOLOKITHOKEFTEDES V, GFO 9 . 4 0
courgette and crumbled feta fritters, served with house tzatziki on the side for dunking
MANITARI MOZZARELLA VGO 9 . 7 5
hot pot of garlic mushrooms and shallots in red wine with melting mozzarella served with toasted sour dough
Dips and Breads
DIPS, FRESHLY MADE
HUMMOUS VG, GF 4 . 9 5
chickpea and tahini paste blended with extra virgin olive oil, cumin and paprika
TARAMOSALATA 5 . 5 0
delicate paste of smoked mullet roe, red onion, bread, garlic olive oil and lemon
TYROKAFTERI V, GF 4 . 9 5
a creamy blend of spiced feta and mizithra cheese, dressed with chilli oil
TZATZIKI V, GF 4 . 9 5
made with live Greek yoghurt, cucumber and garlic. A delicious big boost for your immune system
CHOOSE FROM OUR SELECTION OF FRESHLY MADE DIPS AND PAIR PERFECTLY WITH ONE OF OUR HAND-STRETCHED PITAS
PITAS, HAND-STRETCHED
A generous 21cm diameter portion
PLAIN PITA VG, GFO 2 . 8 5
lightly oiled
IONIAN VG, GFO 3 . 2 5
our popular house pita brushed with our 5* extra virgin olive oil, garlic and oregano
CHILLI VG, GFO 3 . 2 5
brushed with our house blend of 5* extra virgin olive oil and chilli flakes for a bit of a kick
GARLIC V, GFO 3 . 5 0
for garlic lovers! Made with freshly chopped basil and a lush spread of garlic butter
GREEK HERB & SPICE VG, GFO 3 . 5 0
bursting with flavour! Brushed with our 5* extra virgin olive oil and topped with our secret blend of 9 herbs and spices
ALL OF OUR PITAS ARE VEGAN AND WE OFFER A GLUTEN FREE OPTION TOO, JUST ASK YOUR SERVER !
Kypseli Meze Platter
Just for you or to share, select four items from across our appetisers, dips and cold meze above with two pitas of your choice
Price: £24.00 per glorious platter
Light Bites, Wraps, Salads & Sides
LIGHT BITES
BRUSCHETTA VGO 8 . 9 5
lightly-toasted sourdough doorstop, spread with a generous amount of either hummous or tzatziki, topped with diced heritage tomatoes, crisp cucumber, peppers, red onion , crumbled feta, capers and oregano
PIKILIA PLATE VGO, GFO 1 4 . 9 5
meaning variety in Greek, a mixed meze plate. Our chef will create a fabulous plate of cured meat, cold meze, a chosen dip and half a pita
WRAPS
FRITTER V, GFO 9 . 9 5
courgette and feta fritter in a pita wrap, house tzatziki, fresh tomato, red onion and parsley and Kypseli fries
GYROS GFO 1 0 . 5 0
pronounced ‘yeeros’, choose between pork, chicken or mixed in a pita wrap, house tzatziki, fresh tomato, read onion and parsley and home Kypseli fries
MED VEG VG, GFO 9 . 5 0
grilled Mediterranean vegetables, green olive paste, fresh tomato, red onion and parsley and Kypseli fries
Welcome to Kypseli Enjoy our selection of freshly prepared Greek and fusion food
SALADS
CORFU GFO, VGO 9 . 7 5
lettuce, dried cranberries, walnuts, tomatoes and gorgonzola cheese, served with honey lime Dijon dressing
GREEK GFO, GF, VGO S M 7 . 7 5 L G 9 . 7 5
traditional recipe of room-temperature tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and peppers tumbled in olive oil, topped with feta cubes, kalamata olives and oregano
KYPSELI GFO, GF, VGO 9 . 7 5
heritage tomatoes, cucumber, mixed peppers, red onion, topped with slices of grilled halloumi drizzled with honey and fig balsamic glaze and sprinkled with mixed seeds
SIDES
FRIES VG, GF 4 . 0 0
pure potato with skins on tumbled in oregano, paprika and rock salt
MEDITERRANEAN VEG VG, GF 4 . 9 5
grilled mixed peppers, aubergine, courgettes, wild mushrooms, onions and butternut squash in Greek seasoning
RICE VG, GF 4 . 0 0
long grain with fresh and dried herbs and seasoning
Fusion Pizzas & Burgers
PIZZA-STYLE LOADED PITAS – A GREEK TWIST ON PIZZA
MARGARITA V, GFO 9 . 8 5
seasoned tomato passata and mozzarella, topped with fresh sliced tomato, dusted with mixed herbs and seasoning
GREEK MEAT FEAST GFO 1 2 . 5 0
fresh basil tomato passata, mixed pork and chicken gyros, chorizo, green peppers, red onions and olives, topped with mozzarella
GREEK VEGGIE FEAST V, VGO, GFO 1 0 . 8 5
fresh basil, tomato passata, olives, red onion, green peppers, sundried tomatoes, topped with mozzarella and crumbly feta – vegan option available
GREC BURGERS
Our exclusive range of stuffed gourmet burgers
Made with lean ground beef and pork, our Greek-style burgers are stuffed with mouth-watering flavours, topped and tailed with lettuce, tomato, onion, gherkin, tyrokafteri (our spicy cheese spread) and a lightly toasted brioche bun. Served with sides of our skin-on-fries tumbled in rock salt, oregano and paprika and house tzatziki
THE CLASSIC GFO 1 5 . 9 5
stuffed with feta and mizithra cheeses
THE SMOOTH GFO 1 5 . 9 5
stuffed with Kaseri cheese and sundried tomato
THE HOT GFO 1 5 . 9 5
stuffed with chilli caramelised onion
THE VEGGIE GFO 1 5 . 9 5
courgette and feta fritter patty stuffed with cracked black pepper sundried tomato puree
Extra cheese options for your burger – 2.00 Grilled halloumi Melting Applewood
Desserts
Desserts
Almond and walnut kataifi (stuffed spun pastry) V 1 roll for £3.50
Pistachio baklava (layers of filo) V 2 bites for £3.50
Walnut baklava (layers of filo) V 1 slice for £4.50
Orange sponge pie (served cold) £4.00
Walnut sponge pie (served cold) £4.00
Add scoops of award-winning Simply ice cream or sorbet per scoop £1.50
Choose from vanilla, chocolate or honeycomb ice cream (V G)
Or lemon, mango or raspberry sorbet (V VN GF)
Traditional Biscuits
Can be dunked in tea or coffee 2 for £3.00
Almond crumble (V
Honey coated in sesame (V NEW)
Moka coated in chocolate granules (V)
Petit Four 2 for £3.00
Cocoa and praline cream V NEW
Plain vanilla filled with lemon cream V
Half coated in chocolate and coconut filled with apricot jam V
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Patisserie Counter
Browse our counter to see what takes your fancy!
We don’t list any of these cakes and gateaus on our menu as they continuously change
Service Charge Policy
Kypseli Taverna does not levy service charge. It is more important to us that customers visit on a regular basis to enjoy tasty food that is good value for money. If you enjoy your time with us and the service you receive at your table, we would prefer you gift a cash tip to your waiter in person. If for any reason you aren’t satisfied with the service you receive, please ask to speak with a manager.
The Hive Group
Kypseli Taverna in Cranbrook opened in February 2022. It is part of The Hive, an independent family business founded in Cranbrook, Kent in July 2019, just 9 months before the first COVID-19 lockdown occurred. We are delighted to be here to serve you today and we are very grateful for your continued support.
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IMPORTANT: Dietary Symbols & Requirements
V = Vegetarian (suitable for vegetarians)
VN = Vegan (suitable for vegans)
GF = Gluten Free (this symbol represents items on our menu that have been prepared gluten free as standard)
GFO = Gluten Free Option (this symbol represents items that offer the option of being prepared gluten-free upon request)
Gluten at Kypseli
Gluten-free describes foods that contain gluten at a level of no more than 20 parts per million. We use gluten-free flour to make dishes such as cheese saganaki and meatballs. Our pita breads for dipping and pita bases for topping (Corfu-style pizzas) can all be ordered gluten-free. If your gluten-free pita breads are not served in a dedicated basket especially for you, or your gluten-free pizza isn’t on a red plate, please check this with a member of our team.
ALLERGIES & INGREDIENT LIST
Please inform your waiter on arrival. If you have any allergies, as our dishes are made in a busy kitchen, we cannot guarantee they will be 100% free of allergens. Please note that items displayed on the menu may not reflect all ingredients used in the preparation of each dish.
Booking Enquiry for a table at Kypseli Taverna, No15 Stone Street, Cranbrook. But it’s MUCH quicker if you phone us on 0800 0219 444.
Please note that whilst we will do our very best to accommodate you and your party, we are a small venue and have limited capacity, especially during business hours. Which is why we encourage you to call us rather than email. We will however endeavour to contact you as soon as possible to confirm your booking, or to discuss alternative arrangements.