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2632 Nicollet Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408

612-871-2111

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Best Greek Restaurant
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Greek, Mediterranean

Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm

Price: $
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Catering, Delivery, Takeout

Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Beer/Wine

Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

The St. Paul Christos (closed for renovations until December 2011) has one of the most fabulous of all restaurant spaces. Seated high on a platform in the middle of the soaring, neoclassical train depot, one expects Mel Gibson to hurry through with a briefcase of cash, or some French lieutenant's woman to collapse near the door. The dishes are all very good versions of Greek-restaurant greatest hits--moussaka, spanakopita, pastitsio, avgolemono soup, and the like. Be sure to get an order of saganaki, the Greek restaurant's pony show of kasseri cheese complete with a waiter ready to light a flame and melt it tableside. The Minneapolis location, with a white and bright courtyard feel, has a nice wine list with some interesting Greek wines, including the traditional resin-flavored Retsina; the St. Paul location has that, and a full bar.

2011 | Best Greek Restaurant

Saganaki, the Greek kasseri cheese dish that comes complete with a waiter ready to light a flame and melt it tableside, is the show pony of any Greek restaurant. Conversely, the avgolemono soup--a creamy egg-and-lemon concoction that is just as pervasive as saganaki--is the workhorse, the dish that comes with almost everything you order. And at Christos Greek Restaurant, both the flashy and the faithful offer strong, traditional flavors to Mediterranean devotees. A hearty lunch of... More »
2006 | BEST GREEK RESTAURANT

Who knew one kitchen could do so much with so little Just as an orchestra takes seven notes and produces an infinitely varied stream of poetry, in the narrow kitchen at the back of Christos's Agean blue-and-white Minneapolis dining room, a bevy of cooks tease olive oil, lemon, oregano, rosemary, and garlic into many, many rich and boldly flavored concertos. (In St. Paul the regal dining room manages to be even more operatic.) There are dolmas, of course, redolent with lamb and cinnamon and... More »
2004 | BEST GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

No dark paneling or red leather booths, no heavy oregano or cigar smoke, this place glows with Mediterranean light. An open kitchen, white walls, and elegant black-and-white photos of the Greek isles welcome you in. The menu is traditional Greek/Cypriot turned out with a light hand and careful attention to seasoning. Longtime favorite shrimp Mykonos tosses seasonal fresh vegetables with salty feta, while the pork souvlaki is tender and lovingly charred. The lamb tavas, in onions, tomatoes,... More »

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Kita3 | Minneapolis, MN | 12 Reviews

| Sat, February 5, 2011

The food was spectacular! I'm a sucker for Greek as it is, but everything was truly delicious. I again, got my usual Gyro, and the cucumber sauce was unlike any other I've had; creamy, cool and refreshing, with hint of something that I couldn't pick out. The best part is the Apple dessert we ordered was made to order!

Main Menu

Chilled Appetizers

$6.35

Hummus
puree of garbanzo beans, parsley, sesame paste, garlic, lemon and olive oil

$6.35

Tzatziki
homemade yogurt blended with shredded cucumbers, dill and garlic

$6.35

Melintzanosalata
roasted eggplant pureed with olive oil, lemon and garlic

$6.35

Skordalia
pureed potatoes blended with olive oil and garlic

$9.45

Dip Sampler
a garlic blast! hummus, tzatziki, melintzanosalata, skordalia

$8.95

Octapodi
octopus marinated in wine, olive oil, black peppercorns and herbs

$11.95

Taverna Platter
octapodi, feta, hummus and melintzanosalata

$6.65

Feta Cheese
drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil; served with kalamata olives

Warm Appetizers

$8.95

Saganaki
melted kasseri cheese flamed tableside with brandy, doused with lemon juice

$8.95

Octapodi
octopus with onions baked in vinegar and red wine with peppercorns and bayleaf

$8.95

Loukaniko
grilled, spicy pork sausage

$10.45

Hot Sampler
loukaniko, koupepia and gyros with tzatziki

$7.45

Oregano Wings
fried chicken wings sprinkled with lemon, oregano and pepper

$7.35

Manitaria
broiled mushroom caps stuffed with crabmeat and onions with a touch of garlic

$7.45

Crab Cakes
fried, topped with honey-mustard dressing; over mixed greens

Appetizer Versions of Our Entrees

$6.35

Spanakopita

$6.35

Tyropita

$6.75

Souvlaki

$6.55

Koupepia

$6.65

Dolmathes

$7.95

Calamari

$6.45

Gyros

$6.35

Mousaka

$6.35

Vegetarian Mousaka

$6.35

Pastitsio

Soup

Cup $2.75
Bowl $5.35

Avgolemono
traditional egg-lemon delight

Salads
Prepared with Our Own House Style Special Dressing

Small $3.35
Large $5.75

House
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives

Small $5.65
Large $9.95

Greek
romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, capers, feta

Small $5.65
Large $9.95

Village
tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, capers, feta

Small $5.65
Large $9.95

Tabouli
chopped parsley, green onions, tomatoes and bulgur dressed.with lemon and olive oil

Small $9.95

Hummus
olives, tomatoes, cucumbers and salonika peppers surrounding hummus and melintzanosalata

Pita Sandwiches

$6.45

Gyros
slices of the rotisserie favorite with tzatziki in a pita fold (pocket pita optional)

$6.45

Cheeseburger (pocket)
one third pound with american cheese

$6.75

Souvlaki
skewered pieces of pork tenderloin, marinated and broiled, served on pita fold with tomatoes, parsley, onions and tzatziki (pocket pita optional)

$6.95

Chicken (pocket)
skinless breast, marinated, broiled and cut into strips; with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki

$6.25

Falafel (pocket)
fried croquettes of ground, herbed garbanzos, served with tahini and tabouli on the side

$8.95

Loukaniko (pocket)
grilled, spicy pork sausage

Dinner Entrees - Traditional Favorites
Served with a Cup of Soup Or House Salad. a Bowl of Soup May Be Substituted for $2.60 Extra. a Greek, Village, Or Tabouli Salad May Be Substituted for $2.50 Extra. Asterisked Entrees (*) Come with a Choice of Side Order.

$12.75

Mousaka*
ground beef layered in eggplant and potatoes; baked under béchamel sauce

$12.75

Pastitsio*
ground beef layered in ziti pasta; baked under béchamel sauce

$12.75

Tyropita*
feta and kasseri cheeses with a hint of mint baked in phyllo pastry

$12.95

Koupepia
(cyprus dolmathes) grape leaves stuffed with ground beef, lamb, rice and herbs.served over country pilaf. topped with lemon sauce

$14.95

Sikotaki
chicken livers sautéed with onions, mushrooms, peppers and red wine. served over country pilaf

$12.95

Gyros
slices of the rotisserie favorite with tzatziki and fries

$12.95

Gyros Salad
hot strips of gyros over greek salad

$12.95

Greek Hash
gyros, potatoes and vegetables sautéed with feta, oregano and white wine

Dinner Entrees - Vegetarian
Served with a Cup of Soup Or House Salad. a Bowl of Soup May Be Substituted for $2.60 Extra. a Greek, Village, Or Tabouli Salad May Be Substituted for $2.50 Extra. Asterisked Entrees (*) Come with a Choice of Side Order.

$12.75

Spanakopita*
spinach, feta cheese, dill and scallions baked in phyllo pastry

$12.45

Dolmathes
chilled grape leaves stuffed with herbed rice, parsley and scallions. dressed with lemon and olive oil. served with feta, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives

$11.45

Falafel
fried croquettes of ground, herbed garbanzos. served with fries, and tahini on the side

$12.95

Vegie Hash
vegetables and potatoes sautéed with feta, oregano and white wine

$12.75

Vegetarian Mousaka*
eggplant, mushrooms, onions, peppers and tomatoes sautéed lightly in olive oil with herbs, then baked under a béchamel topping

$13.45

Vegitarian Sampler*
any two of: spanakopita, dolmathes, falafel, veg. mousaka

Dinner Entrees - Sampler Plates

$29.95

The Illiad
spanakopita, mousaka, koupepia, gyros and loukaniko with country pilaf, oven-roasted potatoes and tzatziki (recommended for two; served with house salad or cup of soup for each)

$15.45

Diafora
pastitsio, mousaka and spanakopita or tyropita

$12.95

Syndiasmos
loukaniko, koupepia and spanakopita or tyropita

$14.95

Symposium
spanakopita, koupepia and mousaka or pastitsio

$13.95

Combination
gyros and souvlaki with tzatziki and fries

$16.95

Mezes
manitaria, loukaniko and gyros with pilaf and oven-roasted potatoes

Dinner Entrees - Lamb
Served with a Cup of Soup Or House Salad. a Bowl of Soup May Be Substituted for $2.60 Extra. a Greek, Village, Or Tabouli Salad May Be Substituted for $2.50 Extra. Asterisked Entrees (*) Come with a Choice of Side Order.

$16.95

Shish Ke Bab
leg of lamb pieces, marinated, skewered with vegetables and broiled. served over country pilaf

$15.45

Tavas
boneless pieces of lamb shoulder with onions, tomatoes and potatoes oven-baked with red wine, herbs. topped with melted feta cheese

$24.95

Lamb Chops*
three 5 oz. loin chops marinated with lemon, garlic and oregano; broiled

$16.45

Lamb Shank
baked tender in caramelized onion-dill sauce. served with country pilaf

Dinner Entrees - Chicken
Served with a Cup of Soup Or House Salad. a Bowl of Soup May Be Substituted for $2.60 Extra. a Greek, Village, Or Tabouli Salad May Be Substituted for $2.50 Extra. Asterisked Entrees (*) Come with a Choice of Side Order.

$15.95

Oregano Chicken*
one half, marinated in lemon, olive oil, garlic; broiled

$15.95

Kotopoulo
one half chicken roasted with sauce of mushrooms, scallions and wine. served with oven-roasted potatoes

$15.45

Chicken Ke Bab
skinless breast, marinated with lemon, garlic, oregano, skewered with vegetables, and broiled. served over country pilaf

$12.95

Chicken Salad
slices of marinated, broiled breast over greek salad

Dinner Entrees - Seafood
Served with a Cup of Soup Or House Salad. a Bowl of Soup May Be Substituted for $2.60 Extra. a Greek, Village, Or Tabouli Salad May Be Substituted for $2.50 Extra. Asterisked Entrees (*) Come with a Choice of Side Order.

$15.95

Shrimp Myconos
sautéed with vegetables, feta cheese, white wine. served with pilaf

$13.95

Calamari*
breaded, fried, served with aioli sauce and lemon

$12.95

Crab Cake Salad
fried crab cakes with honey-mustard dressing; over mixed greens

Dinner Entrees - Pork
Served with a Cup of Soup Or House Salad. a Bowl of Soup May Be Substituted for $2.60 Extra. a Greek, Village, Or Tabouli Salad May Be Substituted for $2.50 Extra. Asterisked Entrees (*) Come with a Choice of Side Order.

$13.95

Souvlaki
skewered pieces of pork tenderloin, marinated and broiled, served over pita with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, tzatziki and fries

$13.95

Pork Chops Piperata
two zesty six-ouncers coated with ground peppers, sautéed in an iron skillet. served with oven-roasted potatoes

Side Orders

$2.65

Fried Potatoes

$2.65

Oven-roasted Potatoes

$2.65

Country Pilaf

$0.65

Pita Bread

$0.85

Extra Tzatziki With Meal

$1.75

Dips (side With Meal)

$1.95

Diced Feta

$1.95

Olives

Desserts

$2.95

Baklavas
sweet confection of walnuts, honey and buttery phyllo pastry

$3.25

Galatopoureko
velvety nutmeg custard baked in phyllo pastry

$3.25

Rizogalo
creamy, cool rice pudding with cinnamon and golden raisins

$3.95

Milopita
glazed apple slices baked in phyllo with ricotta and cream cheese

$4.35

Chocolate Mousse
absolutely scrumptious

$5.45

Ice Cream Torte
frozen white chocolate and lime filling encrusted in toasted almond, walnut and hazelnut. with tropical fruit and blueberry sauce

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Christos Greek Restaurant

2632 Nicollet Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408

612-871-2111

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2011 | Best Greek Restaurant

2006 | BEST GREEK RESTAURANT

2004 | BEST GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT

Kita3 | Minneapolis, MN | 12 Reviews

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