Yianni's Taverna Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Yianni's Taverna, a delightful Greek-Mediterranean restaurant located in Bethlehem, PA. This culinary gem promises an authentic taste of Greece, featuring a menu that showcases both classic and contemporary dishes. Start your dining experience with their remarkable grilled octopus or indulge in the various spreads served with warm pita, such as tangy tzatziki and rich melitzanosalata.
For the main course, the Roasted Chicken and Braised Lamb Shank stand out with their rich flavors and tender textures. Pasta lovers will revel in the Astako Macoranda—a luxurious lobster pasta dish. Each dish boasts quality ingredients paired with traditional Mediterranean spices, creating an explosion of flavors that transports you straight to a Greek taverna.
With exceptional service and a warm ambiance, Yianni's Taverna isn’t just about food; it’s about a memorable dining experience. Don’t miss out on this culinary masterpiece!
Appetizers
Avgolemono
Our famous egg lemon soup.
Greek Spreads - choice of one
Eggplant - Melitzanosalata, Cucumber - Tzatziki, Spicy Feta - Tyrokafreri, Garlic - Skordalia, Split Pea - Fava, or Hummus served with grilled pita & crudits
Three Greek Spreads
Eggplant - melitzanosalata, cucumber - tzatziki, spicy feta - tyrokafreri, garlic - skordalia, Split Pea - Fava, Hummus, served with grilled pita and crudits
Saganaki
Kasseri cheese flambe, and metaxa brandy.
Octopus
grilled, greek oregano, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil & Santorini fava
Crabcake
jumbo lump crab with spicy remoulade
Taverna Chips
Crispy zucchini and eggplant chips, and and skordalia.
Spanakopita
spinach, feta, and phyllo.
Dolmades
grape leaves stuffed with rice and stuffed herbs, with greek yogurt
Feta and Olives
feta, kalamata olives, EVOO and pregano
Feta Mistras
phyllo, feta, honey and sesame.
Giant Beans - Gigantes
tomato braised giant lima beans
Mussel Pots
Mediterranean, Classic, New England or Spicy served with crostini
Kalamari
Crispy calamari, skordalia, and charred lemon.
Swordfish Souvlaki
grilled marinated swordfish, grilled vegetables, roasted tomatoes, pickled onion & garlic served with crusty bread
Tuna Tartar - Tonos
ahi tuna, capers, citrus, EVOO & pita chips
Gavros
marinated white anchovies
Shrimp Zorba
Tomatoes, garlic, spinach, feta, and pita.
Souvlaki
chicken or pork marinated skewers, tzatziki and grilled pita.
Imam Baldi
Eggplant, tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
Salmon Tartar
Radish, chives, lemon, and pita chips.
Cheese Plate
Feta, kasseri, kefalotyri, olives, and citrus marmalade.
Spreads with Pita
Eggplant - melitzanosalata, cucumber - tzatziki, spicy feta - tyrokafreri, garlic - skordalia, and fish roe - taramasalata grilled pita.
Steamed Clams - Mussels, Greek Style
shallots, white wine, basil, giant beans, garlic butter
Crab Cake
Tomato aioli, and fennel citrus salad.
Soutzoukakia
beef and lamb meatballs, tomato and crumbled feta
Tyrokeftedes
crispy rice balls with kefalograviera & kasseri cheese
Steamed Mussels - Kafteri ( Spicy )
white wine, basil, red sauce, cali brian peppers
Zucchini Fritte
crispy zucchini dusted with Greek parmesan and herb aioli
Kefta Appetizer
over red sauce with red onion
Lobster Bisque
traditional
Smelts - Marida
lightly floured, charred lemon
Greek Salad
romaine, vine ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta, kalamata olives
Beet and Manouri Cheese
gold & red beets, manouri cheese, almonds,citrus greens, skordalia, red onion
Village Salad - Horiatiki
vine riped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta, capers, Kalamata olives & EVOO
Dakos Salata
Cretan barley rusks, extra virgin olive oil, butternut squash, and chicory.
Roka Salad
baby arugula, belgian endive, radicchio, washington pear, blue cheese, candied walnuts
Watermelon and Feta Salad
watermelon, greens, barrel-aged feta, cucumber, red onion, local radish, fresh mint, fig balsamic
Roka - Arugula
arugula, candied pecans, apples, strawberries, goat cheese, vinaigrette
Yianni's Salad - Maroulsalata
romaine, scallions, dill, feta & vnaigrette
Watermelon Feta Salad
watermelon, arugula, barrel-aged feta, cucumber, red onions, fresh mint & fig balsamic
Salads
Traditional Specialties
Braised Lamb Shank - Yiouvetsi
aromatic braised lamb shank, orzo, mizithra cheese
Moussaka
layers of roasted eggplant, potatoes, seasoned ground beef & bchamel sauce
Pastitsio
greek noodles, aromatic ground beef, kefalotiri cheese, bchamel sauce
Stuffed Eggplant - Papoutsaki
caramelized onions, parsley, tomatoes, rice & kefalograviera cheese
Roasted Chicken
marinated, roasted half chicken with toasted orzo, caramelized onions & yogurt
Lobster Pasta - Astako Macoranda
Mushroom Pasta - Manitaria Zymarika
cremini mushrooms, garlic, tarragon pecorino cream & pasta
Mastocha Malfadine
roasted tomato, cream, Calabrian chili & masticha
Red Snapper and Sinagrida
Grilled with ladolemono, horta, and greek potatoes.
European Sea Bass - Lavraki ( Bronzino )
lean white meat, with tender flakes, grilled and served with brocollini & lemon potatoes
Royal Dorado - Tsipoura
a Mediterranean fish, extremely moist with a mild flavor, grilled and served with ladolemono, broccolini & lemon potatoes
Red Snapper - Sinagrida
a great firm texture and sweet nutty flavor, grilled and served with broccolini & lemon potatoes
Whole Fish
From the Grill
Lamb Chops - Paidakia
grilled, roasted red peppers, gremolata & crispy potatoes
Bone-In Cowboy Ribeye
22 oz prime usda bone in ribeye, mashed potatoes & peppercorn sauce
8 oz Filet Mignon
cremini mushrooms, mavrodaphne reduction & mashed potatoes
Pork Chop - Hirno Britzola
grilled bone-in pork chop, butternut squash, sage butter and bacon lardons
Aegean Platter
shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops, kalamari, garlic, shallots, lobster tomato broth & pasta
Fish in Parchment Paper
rosemary, tomatoes, zucchini and carrots wrapped in parchment paper with lemon potatoes.
Pan-Seared Swordfish - Xifias
creamy spinach rie, capers, preserved lemon
Halibut Plaki
Visalia onions, roasted tomatoes, potatoes, fresh herbs n a light tomato lobster broth
Grilled Shrimp
marinated shrimp, rice, blistered tomatoes, roasted garlic, ouzo cream
Pan-Seared Salmon - Solomos
pan-seared, spinach, capers, lemon rice
14 oz NY Strip
grilled, served with French fries & asparagus
Macaronada Lahaniki - Pasta with Vegetables
artichokes, fresh tomatoes, vegetables, lemon parsley garlic sauce, spaghetti
Lobster Pasta
White wine, garlic butter, tomato, fine herbs, and pasta.
Grilled Ribeye
lemon potatoes and broccolini
Cod Plaki
Oven baked, onions, tomatoes, herbs, and golden raisins quinoa.
Shrimp Pasta - Garides Macaronada
shrimp, white wine, lobster broth, garlic, tomato, eta and pasta
NY Strip - Brizola
12 oz NY Strip, grilled with a watercress salad, lemon potatoes and a herb butter sauce
Braised Lamb Shank
pearl onions, plum tomatoes and orange polenta
Braised Short Ribs - Kapama
sauted cabbage, topped with rook salad and a bourbon demi-glace
Stuffed Pepper - Yemista
goat cheese risotto stuffed pepper, tomato fennel puree, mizithra cheese
Macaronada - Spaghetti
spinach, asparagus, zucchini, roasted garlic, tomatoes & goat cheese
From the Sea
Handhelds
Authentic Lamb Gyro
roasted lamb shoulder, lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, tzatziki & grilled pita served with French fries
Maya Burger
10oz angus burger, arugula, bacon, feta & caramelized onion aioli, served with french fries
Classic Burger
10oz angus burger, lettuce, tomato, onions & french fries
Souvlaki Gyro
Pork or chicken, lettuce, parsley, onions, tomatoes, tzatziki, and grilled pita, served with french fries
Crabcake Burger
Spicy slaw, pickles, onion, and toasted brioche. Comes with fries.
Kefta Pita
red onions, yogurt aioli and pita
Tuna Burger
baby arugula, wasabi greek yogurt aioli
Bunless Burger
grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, kasseri cheese, balsamic glaze
Chicken Gyro
grilled marinated chicken, warm pita, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, red onions, french fries
Shrimp Gyro
grilled marinated shrimp, tomatoes, onions, mint & tzatziki
Greek Lemon Potatoes
lemon, oregano
Greek Fries
oregano, citrus, salt & feta cheese
Fries
Spinach Rice.- Spanakorizo
baby spinach, rice, tomato and lemon
Charred Vegetables
Broccolini
EVOo & garlic
Spanakorizo
Baby spinach, rice, and lemon.
Horta
steamed seasonal greens, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon.
Briam
greek ratatouille
Green Beans
Wild Mushrooms
Grilled Asparagus
Sauted Spinach
Cauliflower
steamed, EVOO & lemon
Pita Bread
two pieces of warm, sliced pita bread
Sides
Dessert
Baklava
Baklava Ice Cream
2 scoops
Ravani
semolina cake with a citrus infused simple syrup
Rice Pudding
topped with cinnamon, honey and walnuts
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Loukoumades
doughnuts, greek style, with cinnamon and honey
Yiayias Lemon Cake
a traditional greek cake, of phyllo, greek yogurt, lemon and simple syrup
Galaktoboureko
semolina custard wrapped in phyllo with simple syrup
Triple Chocolate Cake
Egg-Lemon Soup - Avgolemono, 1 Pint
our famous egg lemon chicken soup, 1 pint
Homemade Spreads - Pint
per pint - tzatziki - cucumber, tyrokafteri - spicy feta, skordalia - garlic, fava - split pea, melitzanosalata - eggplant, hummus
Greek Salad - 1/2 Tray
romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, onions, feta, kalamata olives, vinaigrette
Village Salad - Horiatiki 1/2 Tray
tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, barrel-aged feta & Kalamata olives
Beet and Manouri Cheese Salad
gold & red beets, manouri cheese, almonds,citrus greens, skordalia, red onion
Make Your Own Gyro Handhelds - serves 6
roasted lamb shoulder, tzatziki, lettuce tomato, parsley onions and pita. serves 6
Make Your Own Souvlaki Handhelds - serves 6 guests
chicken or pork souvlaki, tzatziki, lettuce tomato, parsley onions and pita. serves 6
Lamb Chops - Paidakia 12 pieces
grilled baby lamb chops, 12 per 1/2 tray
Whole Octopus - 1/2 Tray
greek oregano, red wine vinegar, EVOO
Souzoukakia - 1/2 Tray
beef & lamb meatballs, tomato, crumbled feta
Roasted Chicken - 1/2 Tray
citrus marinated whole roasted chicken with a light brown butter garlic sauce
Shrimp Youvetsi - 1/2 Tray
gulf shrimp sauted, with roasted tomatoes, orzo & feta
Pastitsio - 1/2 Tray
greek noodles, aromatic ground beef, kefalotiri cheese and bchamel sauce * Please allow 2.5 hours advanced notice
Moussaka - 1/2 Tray
layers of roasted eggplant, potatoes, seasoned ground beef & bchamel sauce * Please allow 2.5 hours advanced notice.
Lemon Potatoes - 1/2 Tray
oven roasted traditional greek potatoes with lemon and garlic
Rice Pilaf
1/2 Trays
Family Meals
Package #1 - Roasted Chicken or Salmon
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, onions, feta, kalamata olives, peperoncini, vinaigrettechoice of Whole Roasted Chickencitrus marinated whole chicken, with orzo, asparagus and a brown butter garlic sauceorSalmongrilled with a caper butter sauce
Package #2
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, onions, feta, kalamata olives, peperoncini, vinaigretteWhole Bronzinogrilled, served with horta, roasted greek potatoes and ladolemono
Package #3 Lamb Chops
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, onions, feta, kalamata olives, vinaigretteSpreads and Pitachoice of three: tzatziki - cucumber, tyrokafteri - spicy feta, skordalia - garlic, taramosalata - fish roe, melitzanosalata - eggplant, served with pitaGrilled Lamb Chopsgrilled, basil aioli and roasted greek potatoes
Package #3 Seafood Pasta
Greek Saladromaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red pepper, onions, feta, kalamata olives, vinaigretteSpreads and Pitachoice of three: tzatziki - cucumber, tyrokafteri - spicy feta, skordalia - garlic, taramosalata - fish roe, melitzanosalata - eggplant, served with pitaSeafood Pastalobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari
Traditional Turkey Dinner
savory gravy, country bread stuffing, green beans almondine, roasted root vegetables, mashed potatoes & cranberry relish
Roast Leg of Lamb Dinner
garlic roasted carrots, greek beans, lemon potatoes, lamb au jus, cranberry relish