toggle navigation home about services reservation menu reviews list contact us about our restaurant est. 2007 executive chef and restaurateur giannis leontarakis rejoices the greek culture with his version of an authentic greek cuisine stemming from the finest hellenic ingredients and traditional methods of cooking . pithari is his elucidation of the greek ethnicity customs and way of life reflected within every dish . our mission we purchase fresh fish and meat directly from greek importers daily . ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar and rough grade sea salt are all displayed in their original forms on each table as a reminder to the greek tradition i wish to capture in every single dish . cooking traditions the secret behind the delicious cuisine we have created begins with ingredients such as organic oregano grown wild in the outskirts of the island of thassos the basil imported from a farming square 20 miles west of salonika milk and cheese from mainland sold exclusive to us and my interpretation as an executive chef to synthesize the elements to the utmost satisfaction of our patrons . services reservation table reservation catering catering pithari taverna one of new jersey s premier catering companies has been providing catering services since 2003 . professional event staffing with the most delicious greek food has propelled pithari to be the leader in authentic greek food catering in new york and new jersey . from small intimate residential parties to corporate holiday events or the most lavish weddings pithari will cater to and exceed all of your expectations . pithari taverna menu lunch pikilia cold spreads combination of hummus eggplant and tzatziki spreads . 8.95 pikilia tiganita fried zucchini and eggplant served with peppers and tzatziki . 8.95 homemade dolmades stuffed grape leaves with rice and herbs . 8.95 kalamari tiganito fried calamari . 8.95 manitaria yemista mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat and herbs . 8.95 keftedakia seasoned meatballs . 8.95 loukaniko grilled greek sausage . 8.95 spanakopitakia tiropitakia feta cheese and spinach hors d oeuvres . 8.95 gyro wrap deluxe beef & lamb or chicken gyro . 11.95 souvlaki platter chicken or pork souvlaki . 11.95 papoutsakia eggplant stuffed with vegetables herbs and bechamel cream . 11.95 yemista stuffed tomatoes with rice and herbs . 11.95 vegetarian platter grilled zucchini and eggplant . 11.95 greek omelet feta cheese tomatoes with a side of greek fries . 9.50 lahanodolmades cabbage stuffed with ground beef and rice in a light egg lemon sauce . 11.95 mediterranean chicken chicken sauteed with peppers onions feta and homemade tomatoe sauce over rice . 11.95 psari elliniko flounder fillet pan seared in greek extra virgin oil kemon sauce garlic and parsley . 11.95 pastitsio baked greek pasta ground meat and bechamel cream . 11.95 mousaka eggplant potato ground meat and bechamel cream . 11.95 soup avgolemono traditional egg lemon chicken soup . 6.95 lentil soup green lentil tomato and extra virgin olive oil . 5.95 tomato soup greek homemade pasta soup . 5.95 salads elliniki horiatiki greek salad tomatoes onions feta cheese cucumbers pepper olives capers olive oil & vinegar . sm . 9.95 lg . 12.95 seafood salad shrimp mussels scallops & calamari sauteed in a white wine sauce over a bed of lettuce . 14.95 elliniki prasini romaine hearts dill scallions & feta cheese dressing . sm . 8.95 lg . 11.95 ntakos kritikos barley rusk diced tomatoes feta fresh oregano & olive oil . 11.95 appetizers homemade dolmades stuffed grape leaves with rice & herbs . 8.95 pikilia cold spreads taramosalata tzatziki melitzanosalata hummus tyrokafteri & olive spread . 14.95 melitzanosalata roasted eggplant garlic olive oil & herbs spread . 6.25 tzatziki yogurt cucumber & garlic dip . 5.25 taramosalata greek caviar dip 5.25 skordalia garlic dip . 5.25 hummus creamy hummus . 5.25 tyrokaterfi spicy feta . 8.95 cheese plate selection of greek famous cheeses . 14.95 horta countries select dandelions . 6.95 pantzaria beets & skordalia 8.95 pikilia tiganita fried zucchini & eggplant served with peppers & tzatziki . 12.95 saganaki flaming pan seared greek graviera . 9.95 tyropitakia ferta cheese hors d oeuvre 8.95 spanakopitakia spinach & feta cheese hors d oeuvre . 8.95 octopus sta karvouna mediterranean octopus in olive oil red vinegar & oregano . 16.95 garides giouvetsi shrimp sauteed with tomatoes fresh garlic olive oil & herbs . 14.95 kalamari tiganito fried calamari . 12.95 pikilia hot zesta tyropitakia keftedakia kolokithokeftedes dolmadakia & gigantes . 14.95 loukaniko grilled greek sausage . 8.95 keftedakia seasoned meat balls served with imported greek yogurt . 8.95 gigantes giant greek beans in tomato sauce . 6.95 piperyies florinis yemistes roasted red peppers stuffed with spicy feta . 11.95 mydia krassata mussels in port wine sauce feta cheese and herbs . 12.95 dinner arni yiouvetsi slowly cooked lamb shank in a homemade tomato sauce over orzo greek pasta or greek spaghetti . 19.50 arni fricase pieces of lamb slowly braised in light egg lemon sauce with artichokes greens & dill . 19.50 mosharaki stamnas tender beef cooked in homemade tomato sauce with eggplant zucchini & potatoes . 19.50 lahandolmades cabbage stuffed with ground beef and rice in a light egg lemon sauce . 17.50 mousaka eggplant potato ground beef & bechamel . 14.95 pastitsio baked greek pasta ground meat & bechamel . 14.95 mediterranean chicken chicken sauteed with peppers onions feta & homemade tomato sauce over rice . 17.95 liga apo olla a generous combination of mousaka pastitsio spanakopita & stuffed tomato . 19.95 stuffed chicken breast chicken breast stuffed with feta cheese & fresh spinach with a side selection of lemon potatoes rice or fried potatoes . 16.95 kotta paidakia half a chicken chopped and grilled to perfection . 16.95 lamb chops four pieces of domestic baby lamb chops . 22.50 beefteki the greek hamburger steak . 16.95 pork chops prime & tender pork . 16.95 brizola mosxarisia shell steak grilled to perfection . 22.95 chicken souvlaki platter chicken kebab . 14.95 lamb souvlaki platter lamb kebab . 17.95 pork souvlaki platter pork kebab . 14.95 beef & lamb gyro platter 14.95 chicken gyro platter 14.95 veggie platter stuffed grapeleaves & stuffed tomato . 13.95 spanakopita fillo dough stuffed with spinach & feta . 14.95 vegetarian mousaka eggplant potatoes zucchini & bechamel . 14.95 ola mazi mega vegetarian dish vegetarian mousaka stuffed eggplant spanakopita & dolmades . 19.95 yemista tomatoes stuffed with rice & herbs . 13.95 papoutsakia stuffed eggplant with vegetables herbs & bechamel . 14.50 seafood aegean seafood platter shrimp mussels scallops & calamari sauteed in wine & homemade tomato sauce over whole wheat spaghetti or rice . 24.50 thallasina ellinika shrimp scallops and crabmeat sauteed in natural orange juice with pears over rice . 21.50 calamari sta karvouna grilled tender calamari . 15.95 solomos salmon filet dressed in avocado tzatziki and artichoke sauce . 21.95 garides grilled jumbo shrimp . 25.50 tsipoura sta karvouna wild caught porgy . market price lavraki sta karvouna imported broniznni from greece . market price contacts 28 woodbridge ave. highland park nj 08904 732 572 0616 thepithari gmail.com open 11 30am 10 00pm mon sun find us on social networks pithari taverna 2015 . all rights reserved . pithari taverna information hours open 11 30am 10 00pm mon sun directions 28 woodbridge ave. highland park nj 08904 contacts thepithari gmail.com phone 732 572 0616