Experience the Essence of Greece
A warm and family-run kitchen bringing the true flavours of Greece
Our Menu
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Soup of the Day £6.90Chef's daily creation, prepared with seasonal ingredients
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Tzatziki £6.00Strained Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
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Olives £6.50Selection of premium Greek olives, lightly marinated
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Melitzanosalata £7.50Fire-roasted aubergine purée with olive oil and delicate garlic notes
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Calamari £9.90Crispy fried calamari, tender and lightly seasoned
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Saganaki Tiri £7.50Pan-seared Greek cheese with a golden crust
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Saganaki Garides £10.90Prawns gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce
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Grilled Halloumi £8.00Grilled halloumi cheese finished with extra virgin olive oil and herbs
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Houmous £7.50A creamy blend of chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic and extra virgin olive oil, served with warm cretan bread
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Saganaki Midies £9.90Mussels cooked in a savoury tomato and white wine sauce
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Manitaria à la Crème £9.00Creamy mushrooms infused with white wine, garlic and fresh parsley
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Skordopsomo £6.00Traditional Greek garlic bread
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Skordopsomo me Tiri £7.00Garlic bread topped with melted cheese
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Dako £8.90Homemade dough with fresh tomatoes, feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil and oregano
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Kolokithokeftedes £10.00Golden courgette fritters with cheese, fresh herbs and vegetables
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Dolmadakia £7.50Tender vine leaves stuffed with rice, fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil.
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Oven Baked Feta Cheese £9.90Creamy greek feta cheese oven baked with cherry tomatoes, oregano and extra virgin olive oil, served with warm cretan bread
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Mixed Grill (Single) £24.90Selection of grilled pork belly, chicken fillet, lamb chop, and beef steak, served with golden chips and house-made tzatziki
- Mixed Grill (Double) £48.90
Selection of grilled pork belly, chicken fillet, lamb chop, and beef steak, served with golden chips and house-made tzatziki
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Biftek £22.90Hand-formed beef patties, delicately seasoned, served with oven-baked potatoes and seasonal garnish
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Chicken Fillet £19.50Char-grilled chicken breast, served with chips and fresh garnish
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Moussaka £18.00Layers of aubrgine and potato with seasoned minced meat, finished with velvety bechamel
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Pastitsio £13.90Baked pasta with aromatic minced meat and rich béchamel sauce
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Kokkinisto £22.90Slow-braised beef in a fragrant tomato sauce with aromatic herbs, served with chips or rice
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Kleftiko £23.50Slow-roasted lamb with mixed vegetables, gently baked with cheese
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Clay Pot £22.90Tender beef slow-cooked in tomato sauce with aromatic vegetables, finished with a hint of melted ricotta
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Cretan Chicken £22.90Tender chicken breast in a creamy sauce with feta cheese, kalamata olives andsun-dried tomatoes
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Stifado £21.90Traditional beef stew in a rich tomato sauce with warm spices and richly layered with onions
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Chicken Lemonato £19.00Chicken fillet in a zesty lemon and white wine sauce, served with chips
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Koto Tsigana £20.90Country-style chicken sautéed with bell peppers and onions in a light tomato sauce and cream
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Chicken Schnitzel £18.50Golden-crumbed chicken fillet, served with chips
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Chicken Alla Crema £20.00Succulent chicken beast sauteed with mashroomsin a rich creamy garlic and white wine sauce
Pasta
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Thalassina Linguini £19.00Linguini with calamari, baby prawns and mussels in a delicate tomato and garlic sauce
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Garida Linguini £20.00Linguini with prawns and courgette, gently infused with garlic
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Linguini Bolognese £13.50Slow-cooked minced meat sauce served with linguini
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Sun-Kissed Rigatoni £19.00
Rigatoni pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with chicken, kalamata olives, greek feta cheese and sun-dries tomatoes
Desserts
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Baklava £6.50Layers of filo pastry brushed with butter, filled with nuts and soaked in syrup
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Galaktoboureko £6.50Crispy filo pastry filled with creamy custard, finished in sweet syrup
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Tiramisu £6.00Classic layered dessert with coffee-soaked sponge biscuit and mascarpone
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Portokalopita £6.50Traditional Greek orange cake, lightly soaked in syrup
Generations of Greek Flavour
Crete Island Restaurant is a family-run Greek restaurant in Wallisdown, inspired by the traditions of Crete. We use fresh, authentic ingredients including extra virgin olive oil from small Cretan farms.
With over 25 years of culinary experience, our chefs create genuine Greek dishes in a warm, welcoming setting where food is meant to be shared and enjoyed.
Our Specialist Cuisine
Greek Cuisine
Traditional Cretan and mainland Greek dishes made with olive oil, herbs and time-honoured family recipes.
Mediterranean Cuisine
Fresh ingredients, grilled meats, seafood and vibrant flavours inspired by the wider Mediterranean coast.
Taverna Style
Relaxed Greek taverna atmosphere where dishes are shared, wine is poured and meals are enjoyed slowly.
Balkan Influence
Hearty, rustic flavours shaped by shared Eastern Mediterranean traditions and regional cooking heritage.
Book Your Table at Crete Island
Reserve your table at Crete Island Restaurant and enjoy authentic Greek cuisine prepared by our experienced family chefs. Whether you are planning a relaxed evening, a family meal or a special celebration, we look forward to welcoming you for fresh, traditional Greek food served in a warm and inviting setting.
Customer Reviews
Opening Hours
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Tuesday 12 - 10 PM
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Wednesday 12 - 10 PM
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Thursday 12 - 10 PM
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Friday 12 - 10 PM
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Saturday 12 - 10 PM
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Sunday 12 - 10 PM
Tips & Tricks
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