Vineyard Greek Taverna is a family run restaurant at 3–5 Camberwell Grove in south London. The family has served Greek and Cypriot food to local diners for more than forty years, creating a traditional and unhurried taverna atmosphere. It opens for dinner during the latter part of the week and for longer service on Saturday and Sunday.
Meze is central to the experience, bringing a sequence of small dishes to the table for everyone to share. Dips, vegetables, cheese, grilled meat and other rustic preparations allow diners to sample several parts of Greek and Cypriot cooking in one meal. Individual plates provide an alternative for guests who do not want the full shared format.
The cooking is described as authentic and home cooked, placing generosity and familiar regional flavours ahead of elaborate presentation. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options help mixed groups find suitable choices. Guests with allergies should still speak with staff before ordering because bread, dairy, sesame and shared preparation are common within a meze kitchen.
Greek wine, retsina and other drinks complement the food and reinforce the taverna character. The restaurant works especially well for families and groups who want to eat slowly and share across the table. Its longevity, relaxed service and clear Greek Cypriot identity make Vineyard a distinctive Camberwell neighbourhood restaurant.
Address: 3–5 Camberwell Grove, London SE5 8JA, England
Vineyard Greek Taverna Menu
Meze
Our famous Meze includes all of the following. Minimum 2 or more. Prices per person.
Meze
1st Course: Taramasalata, Humous, Tzatziki, Beetroot, Black Eye Beans, Potato Salad and Chick Peas. 2nd Course: Stuffed Vine Leaves, Loundza, Halloumi, Calamari, King Prawns. 3rd Course: Chicken Kebab, Pork Kebab, Keoftethes, Feta Salad, Chips. Minimum 2 or more.
Mini Meze
1st Course: Humous, Beetroot, Potato Salad, Tzatziki, Chick Peas, Black Eye Beans, Melintzanosalata. 2nd Course: 1 Vegetarian Moussaka or Vegetarian Stuffed Vine Leaves, Feta Salad, Chips. Minimum 2 or more.
Vegetarian Meze
1st Course: Taramasalata, Humous, Tzatziki, Beetroot, Black Eye Beans, Potato Salad and Chick Peas. 2nd Course: Chicken Kebab, Pork Kebab, Keoftethes, Feta Salad, Chips. Minimum 2 or more.
Starters
Hot Pitta Bread & Butter
Soup of the Day
Houmous
Home made Chick Peas, with Tahine garnished with Parsley (ve)
Tzatziki
Home made dips Yoghurt, Cucumber, Mint, Olive Oil, Garlic (v)
Melintzanosalata
Aubergine Dip of Olive Oil, Lemon, Vinegar, Tahini, Garlic and Feta Cheese (v)
Small Feta Salad
Lettuce, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onion and Feta Cheese (v)
Spanakopita
Greek spinach pie stuffed with spinach, onions, fetas and herbs (v)
Chick Peas
Cooked with Tomatoes, Onion, Celery (ve)
Vegetarian Stuffed Vine Leaves
Rice, Tomatoes, Parsley, Cinnamon, Lemon, Mint, wrapped in Vine Leaves (ve)
Black Eye Beans
With Spinach Cooked Greek Style, Served with Extra Virgin Oil (ve)
Halloumi
Cyprus Cheese (v)
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Vine leaves filled with Mincemeat, Rice, Tomatoes, Lemon, Parsley, Mint, Onion
Loukanica
Smoked Pork Sausage marinated in Red Wine
Loundza
Smoked Pork Fillet
Keoftethes (meat balls)
Minced meat potato and bread rolled into meat balls with chopped Onion and Parsley. With or without Tomato sauce.
Taramasalata
Home made Pate of Smoked Roe, Bread, Vegetable Oil, garnished with chopped Parsley
Calamari
Squid Lightly coated in flour and deep fried
Whitebait
In Bread crumbs and deep fried
Prawn Cocktail
Large prawn cocktail, lettuce, seafood sauce
King Prawns
in Garlic Butter and White Wine
Grilled Meat
Chicken Kebab
Pork Kebab
Mixed Kebab
Mixture of and Pork Kebab, Chicken and Meatballs
The Vineyard Special
Pork Kebab, Keoftethes, Stuffed Vine Leaves, Chicken Kebab, and lean Lamb Cutlet
Lamb Kebab
Lamb Cutlets
Lamb best end
Sirloin Steak
8-10 oz With Chips, Salad and Mushrooms.
Ribeye Steak
8-10 oz With Chips, Salad and Mushrooms.
Home Made Greek Specialities
Kleftico
Lamb shank served on the bone, cooked slowly
Keoftethes (meat balls)
Minced meat potato and bread rolled into meat balls with chopped Onion and Parsley. With or without Tomato sauce
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Vine leaves filled with meat and rice
Moussaka
Minced meat seasoned and encased between layers of sliced aubergines and Potatoes, topped with creamy white sauce and sprinkled with mature cheese
Vegan
Vegetarian Stuffed Vine Leaves
Rice, Tomatoes, Parsley, Salt, Pepper, Cinnamon, Lemon, Mint, wrapped in Vine Leaves
Chick Peas
Cooked with Tomatoes, Onion, Celery
Black Eye Beans
With Spinach Cooked Greek Style, Extra Virgin Oil
Vegetarian
Greek Feta Salad
Vegetarian Moussaka
Layers of sliced potatoes, mixed vegetables, topped with creamy white sauce and sprinkled with mature cheese
Seafood
Grilled Sea Bass Fillet
King Prawns
in Garlic Butter and White Wine
Calamari
Squid lightly coated in flour and deep fried
White Bait
in Bread Crumbs and deep fried.
Sides
Pitta Bread
Mushroom
Rice
Chips
Small Feta Salad
Cypriot Roast Potatoes
Children's Menu
For children 10 years and under. Served with Rice or Chips or Salad.
Chicken Kebab
Pork Kebab
Calamari
Keoftethes (Meat Balls)
Whisky & Brandy
Sizes: 25ml, 50ml.
Courvoisier
France
Metaxa 5star
Greek
The Famous Grouse
James Ireland
Spirits with Mixers
Sizes: 25ml, 50ml.
Pimms Lemonade
Ouzo Lemonade
Malibu Pineapple / Coca-Cola
Gin & Mixer Gordons
Other Spirits
Sizes: 25ml, 50ml.
Tequila Silver Jose Cuerepo
Campari
Pimms No 1
Ouzo Greek
Liqueurs
Grand Marnier Orange & Cognac
French
Filfar Cyprus Orange Liqueur
Baileys
Ireland
Tia Maria
Spain
Cocktails
Porn Star Martini
Vanilla Vodka, Passoa Liqueur, Passionfruit puree, Prosecco.
Aperol Spitz
Aperol, Prosecco, soda water
Old Fashioned
Bourbon Whiskey, Angostura Bitters, Maraschino cherry, sugar
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlua, Crème de Cacao, espresso coffee
Soft Drinks
Coke / Diet Coke
Lemonade / Diet Lemonade
Sparkling Orange Fanta
Fruit Juices
Orange/Pineapple/Apple/Cranberry
White Wine
Glass 250ml, Bottle 750ml.
House White
Vol 11.5%
Pinot Grigio, Terrazza Della Luna, Italy
12.5% Excellent Pinot Grigio from the northern slopes of Italy. Rounded with distinctive floral notes
Retsina Mesogaia, Greece
12% Pine is present on the nose and palate and is balanced with fresh citrus flavours
Red Wines
Glass 250ml, Bottle 750ml.
House Red
Vol 12%
Fedele Nero D’Avola, Sicily
13.5% Open and soft, this fruit focused wine has an elegant, supple, velvety texture. 100% organic
The Blender Mavro Kalavrytino, Greece
12% This medium bodied red wine is characterized by aromas of sour cherry, raspberry