Greek·Greenwich Village, New York
Village Taverna
Good Optionmedium confidence
Staff are knowledgeable and flexible, offering several safe gluten-free options even though the menu is not labeled.
Gluten-Free Offerings
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Cross-Contamination
Medium
Shared prep surfaces or fryer. Confirm practices on arrival.
Staff Knowledge
High
Staff are knowledgeable and can guide GF diners confidently.
Illness Reports
None
No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.
GF Labeling
Not labeled
GF Options
37 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About
Village Taverna is a Greek restaurant in Union Square known for its traditional Greek dishes like moussaka and grilled octopus. It's a neighborhood staple, perfect for a casual dinner with friends or family. The airy dining room with blond wood accents adds to its charm. The restaurant is owned by a team dedicated to authentic Greek cuisine, but no specific…
GF Menu
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37 items
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Tirokafteri
Tangy purée of three Greek cheeses, feta, manouri and graviera that are folded and flavored with Greek spices & hot peppers.
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Taramosalata
Greek style caviar spread made with red caviar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, shallots & extra virgin olive oil.
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Patzaria
Farm fresh beets marinated and cooked in a light vinegar & extra virgin olive oil served with Skordalia spread.
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Tzatziki
Traditional Greek dip made with shredded cucumbers, thick Greek yogurt, garlic, fresh chopped dill, vinegar & extra virgin olive oil.
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Melitzanosalata
Puréed fine roasted eggplant spread made with fresh ground eggplants, garlic, vinegar, fresh herbs & extra virgin olive oil.
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Silogi
A selection of spreads: Tirokafteri, Hummus, Taramosalata, Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata, & Skordalia.
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Hummus
Puréed chick pea spread made with fresh herbs, spices, garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, tahini & extra virgin olive oil.
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Skordalia
Garlic spread made with garlic, potatoes, vinegar & extra virgin olive oil.
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Pikilia
A selection of three Cold Appetizers: Tzatziki, Taramosalata & Skordalia.
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Feta dodonis
Barrel feta served with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with oregano.
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Psito manouri
Manouri cheese grilled with a honey balsamic vinaigrette.
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ZESTA OREKTIKA
Octapodi
Char-grilled fresh octopus with capers, red onion & roasted red peppers.
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Alcoholic octopus
Octopus cooked in mavrodafni wine, all spice & caramelized balsamic dressing.
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SHRIMP SAGANAKI (Mikro limano)
Shrimp cooked in a tomato sauce, ouzo & diced feta cheese.
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Dolmades
Homemade grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, rice, fresh dill, lemon & extra virgin olive oil.
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Loukaniko
Char-grilled homemade greek sausage served with lemon sauce.
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Saganaki
Pan-fried graviera cheese served with seasonal fruit and drizzled with thyme honey.
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Haloumi
Cyprian cheese grilled and served with extra virgin olive oil, oregano & lemon.
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SALATES / Salads
Prasini
Chopped green leaf lettuce, scallions, dill and feta cheese tossed in an extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.
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Domatosalata
Vine ripen tomatoes and red onions seasoned with oregano & extra virgin olive oil.
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Horyatiki
Tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, green peppers and red onions served with an extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette.
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SOUPS
Avgolemono
Traditional Greek chicken soup made with rice and thickened with an egg lemon sauce.
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MAYIREFTA
Yemista
Farm fresh tomatoes and peppers stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, wild rice and seasoned with fresh herbs and graviera cheese.
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PSITA
Kotopoulo skaras
Char-grilled chicken breast seasoned with oregano, herbs and spices with extra virgin olive oil.
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Bifteki yemisto
Char-grilled greek seasoned burgers topped with cheese & tomatoes.
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Bifteki skaras
Char-grilled Greek seasoned burgers.
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Paidakia
Char-grilled baby lamb chops, seasoned with a mixture of greek spices and finished with fresh lemon & extra virgin olive oil.
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Lamb kebab
Char-grilled marinated lamb chunks, served with sautéed seasonal vegetables.
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THALASSINA
Lavraki
Mediterranean sea bass grilled with extra virgin olive oil.
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Salmon
Fresh salmon grilled with extra virgin olive oil.
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Shrimp
Fresh premium shrimp sauteed in fresh lemon juice & extra virgin olive oil.
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GYROS & SOUVLAKIA
Kalamakia
Platter of 10 traditional skewers. A combination of pork or chicken.
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SIDES
Patates sto fourno
Oven roasted potatoes seasoned with lemon and oregano.
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Veggie rice
Lightly sautéed vegetables with basmati rice.
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Spanakorizo
Spinach and rice pilaf with fresh tomatoes and dill.
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Spanaki me skordo
Sautéed spinach with garlic.
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Horta
Seasonal wild greens with lemon and olive oil.
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Logistics
Address
81 University Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA
Phone
(212) 982-3457