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Free Delivery
Minimum order $150
Delivering 11:30am – 10:00pm Sunday - Saturday

Orders must be placed by 5pm the day before for Lunch Catering and in most cases dinner catering can be placed the afternoon of the Dinner (although the day before is recommended)
Plates, napkins and plastic utensils are included.

Serves   Serves 
SPREADS – OPA!! 10-15 15-25
TIROKAFTERI feta cheese blended with hot roasted peppers & olive oil, moderately spice
$35 $60
HUMMUS tahini and chick pea blended with olive oil and garlic
$30 $55
MELINTZANOSALATA smoked eggplant blended with garlic and roasted
$35 $60
TARAMOSALATA fish roe blended with olive oil, lemon and bread forming a creamy texture
$30 $55
TALATTOURI Cypriot version of tzatziki, this yogurt spread is blended with slices of cucumber and mint
$30 $55
TZATZIKI yogurt and cucumber mixed with garlic, olive oil and vinegar
$30 $55
SCORDALIAgarlic spread made with pureed potatoes blended with olive oil and lemon juice
$30 $55


APPETIZERS
SPANAKOPITES spinach & cheese wrapped and baked in phyllo dough
$10 dozen
TIROPITES mixture of Greek cheeses wrapped and baked in phyllo dough
$10 dozen
KOUPEPIA vine leaves stuffed w/ ground pork and rice
$12 dozen
KEFTEDES traditional Cypriot pork meatballs
$10 dozen
LOUKANIKO broiled Greek sausage
$40 $75
TITSIA pork tips sauteed in wine and dry coriander
$40 $75
LAHANIKA SCHARAS grilled mixed vegetables topped with balsamic vinegar
$35 $65


SOUP
Avgolemono (gallon) traditional Greek chicken & rice soup with egg-lemon
$45


SALADS
½ Pan
Serves
10-15
Full Pan
Serves
15 - 25
ELLINIKI romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers & crumbled feta
$30 $55
HORIATIKI tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, and feta
$30 $55
KIPRIAKI romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, capers and cilantro
$30 $55
OCTAPODI SALATA grilled baby octopus, with onions, balsamic vinegar, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
$60 $110


SIGNATURE DISHES
AFELIA pork marinated in red wine and dry coriander; pourgouri would make a great addition (see Great Additions/Sides)
$50 $90
KLEFTIKO lamb wrapped in foil & slow baked for six hours; Cypriot specialty (6pc / 12pc)
$90 $170
MOUSAKA layers of eggplant, potatoes, zucchini and ground beef topped with homemade béchamel sauce
$55 $100
PASTITSIO layers of pasta and ground beef topped with béchamel sauce
$55 $100
STUFFED EGGPLANT eggplant stuffed and baked with zucchini, tomato, carrot, potatoes and onions
$45 $75
VEGETARIAN MOUSAKA layers of eggplant, zucchini and potatoes topped with béchamel sauce
$60 $110


MEAT/POULTRY
MINI CHICKEN or PORK SOUVLAKI, mini shish kebob on a skewer
$30 dozen
CHICKEN or PORK SOUVLAKI, shish kebob, pork or chicken medallions broiled on a skewer with green pepper and onions
$50 $90
ROAST PORK tender slices of pork tenderloin baked with oregano, garlic, nutmeg and olive oil
$65 $115
KOTA FOURNOU Greek-style oven baked chicken with lemon, oregano and extra virgin olive oil
$40 $70
KOTO STITHOS grilled chicken breast topped with oregano, lemon and extra virgin olive oil
$65 $115
TIGANIA sauted chicken medallions in lemon, olive oil, onions and peppers
$50 $95
KOTOPOULO GEMISTO baked chicken breast stuffed with Spinach & feta cheese; can be sliced into smaller portions; please specify (6pc / 12pc)
$60 $110


FISH
SOLOMO FILETO baked Salmon 6pc / 12pc
$70 $130
GEMISTO SOLOMO baked salmon stuffed with crabmeat mixture6pc / 12pc
$75 $140
XIFIAS baked Swordfish 6pc / 12pc
$70 $130
XIFIAS SOUVLAKI swordfish kebob broiled on a skewer with wedges of onion and green peppers
$70 $130


PASTA
PASTA VENUS penne pasta tossed with sun dried tomatoes, garlic, basil and pine nuts
$40 $70
MAKARONIA ME KIMA spaghetti with homemade meat sauce
$35 $65
BAKED CARBONARA baked spaghetti in homemade cream sauce with bacon, topped with cheese
$45 $85
VEGETARIAN PASTA spaghetti tossed with sautéed garlic, green and red peppers, mushrooms, onions and basil
$40 $70


GREAT ADDITIONS/SIDES
RICE PILAF
$30 $55
PATATES FOURNOU oven roasted Greek style potatoes in lemon and olive oil
$30 $55
POURGOURI cracked wheat (couscous) w/touch of angel hair pasta, tomatoes and onions
$30 $55
FASOLAKIA braised string beans in a light tomato sauce
$30 $55
BAMIES braised okra with fresh onions in a light tomato sauce
$30 $55
BRIAM braised zucchini, green and red peppers, onions and potatoes in a light tomato sauce
$35 $65
SPANAKORIZO boiled spinach with rice in a light tomato sauce
$35 $65


DESSERTS
BAKLAVA homemade layers of phyllo and chopped walnuts topped with honey, cut in small individual pieces
$12 dozen
GALAKTOBOUREKO homemade egg custard baked in phyllo dough and tipped with honey, cut in small individual pieces
$12 dozen
CHOCOLATINA, chocolate layered cake (14 large slices)
$50
NOUGATINA CAKE, custard cake with a layer of chocolate and whipped cream topped with sliced almonds (14 large slices)
$50
TIRAMISU CAKE, a dessert cake infused with coffee, layered with rich cheese filling (14 large slices)
$50
BOUGATSA, homemade custard filling baked in phyllo dough (1/2 pan / Full pan)
$40 $75
RICE PUDDING homemade
$4.00 each
Venus Greek-Cypriot Cuisine
820 W. Jackson
Chicago,  IL  60607
Tel    (312)  714-1001
Fax  (312)  575-0549
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