Christmas at Zorba6-course festive menu · £39.90 per personVIEW MENU
A table filled with Greek sharing dishes at Zorba The Greek
Authentic Greek · Derby City Centre

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Traditional Greek recipes, generous portions and dishes made for sharing.

From Mezedes and charcoal-grilled Souvlaki to slow-cooked Greek classics.

Christmas at Zorba

Christmas 6-Course Menu

Celebrate Christmas with a traditional Greek festive feast.

Six courses of Greek flavours, sharing dishes and comforting traditional favourites — created for a proper festive feast around the table.

£39.90Per person

Advance booking recommended.

Zorba the Greek Derby Christmas 6-course menu — traditional Greek dishes, £39.90 per person
The six courses

Six courses of Greece.

  1. 01

    Traditional Greek Meze Plate

    A Greek table always starts with something to share.

    Greek olives, Greek feta cheese, dolmades, warm pita bread and ladolémono.

  2. 02

    Shrimp Saganaki

    Succulent shrimps cooked with cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, red chillies and Greek feta cheese.

  3. 03

    Duo of Greek Salads

    Both salads are served together as this course.

    Green Salad with Grilled Halloumi

    Fresh mixed green leaves topped with grilled halloumi and balsamic vinaigrette.

    Traditional Cretan Dakos Salad

    Cretan barley rusk topped with cherry tomatoes, capers, crumbled feta cheese and extra virgin olive oil.

  4. 04

    Selection of Traditional Greek Sausages

    A delicious selection of authentic Greek sausages, grilled to perfection.

  5. 05

    Traditional Home-Cooked Greek Specialities

    Both specialities are served as this course.

    Greek Soujoukakia

    Traditional homemade Greek meatballs with a touch of cumin, slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce.

    Traditional Beef Stifado

    Tender, slow-cooked beef in a rich aromatic tomato sauce with sweet mini onions and traditional Greek herbs and spices.

    Served with homemade Greek-style oven-baked potatoes.

  6. 06

    Selection of Traditional Greek Desserts

    A delightful assortment of authentic Greek desserts, beautifully presented as the perfect sweet ending to your festive dining experience.

Six courses of Greece

£39.90

Per person

Gather your favourite people and celebrate Christmas around a table full of Greek food.

Advance booking recommended.

Planning a Christmas party?

Whether it's the work Christmas meal, a family get-together or a festive night with friends, speak to our team about larger bookings.

Plan a Christmas Celebration
To begin

Starters

  • Greek Olives

    £6.50

    Selection of Greek olives.

    VEGAN
  • Pita Ladolemono

    £4.95

    Pita bread drizzled with olive oil, lemon juice & oregano.

    VEGAN
  • Greek Feta

    £5.50

    With olive oil and oregano.

    VEGETARIANGLUTEN FREE
Made for the middle of the table

To Share

  • Greek Dips for 2

    £16.50

    Selection of 4 dips with pita bread.

  • Selection of Greek Cheeses for 2

    £15.50

    Grilled halloumi, fried feta with sesame and honey & saganaki.

  • Greek Hot Mezedes Platter for 2

    £21.90

    Grilled halloumi, saganaki, zucchini fritters, pasturma, falafel, spanakopita & fried calamari.

Mezedes

Cold Mezedes

All dips are served with pita bread.

  • Tzatziki

    £6.50

    Greek yogurt with cucumber & garlic dip.

  • Taramosalata

    £6.80

    Cod roe with lemon dip.

  • Tyrokafteri

    £7.90

    Spicy feta cheese dip.

  • Melitzanosalata

    £6.50

    Aubergine purée dip.

    VEGAN
  • Hummous

    £6.50

    Chickpea purée with tahini, lemon & garlic dip.

    VEGAN
  • Dolmakia

    £7.50

    Stuffed vine leaves with rice & herbs.

    VEGAN
Mezedes

Hot Mezedes

  • Loukaniko Greek Sausage

    £6.90

    Chargrilled Greek sausage.

  • Grilled Halloumi

    £8.50

    Cypriot-style cheese.

    VEGETARIANGLUTEN FREE
  • Fried Feta

    £9.50

    Fried feta cheese with honey and sesame.

    GLUTEN FREE
  • Saganaki

    £8.50

    Fried graviera cheese.

    VEGETARIANGLUTEN FREE
  • Zucchini Fritters

    £7.50

    Courgette croquettes.

    GLUTEN FREE
  • Meat Keftedes

    £8.50

    Beef & lamb meatballs.

    GLUTEN FREE
  • Chicken Keftedes

    £8.50

    Chicken meatballs.

    GLUTEN FREE
  • Spanakopita

    £7.50

    Spinach & cheese pie.

    VEGETARIAN
  • Grilled Pastourma

    £8.50

    Garlic sausage.

    GLUTEN FREE
  • Gigantes

    £7.50

    Giant white beans oven-baked in tomato sauce.

    VEGANVEGETARIAN
  • Kalamari

    £8.90

    Fried squid.

    Gluten-free option available

  • Falafel

    £7.50

    Vegan — served with Houmous.

    VEGANVEGETARIAN
From the charcoal grill

Souvlaki

Served with salad, tzatziki, pita bread & chips or rice.

Charcoal-grilled Greek souvlaki served with pita, tzatziki and salad
  • Chicken

    £18.50
  • Halloumi

    £18.50
    VEGETARIAN
  • Pork

    £18.50
  • Lamb

    £21.90
  • Pasturma

    £18.50

    Garlic beef sausage.

  • Chicken & Pork Mix

    £18.50
  • Pasturma & Halloumi Mix

    £18.50
  • Mix Sausages

    £17.50

    Greek sausage & pasturma.

  • Mix Meat

    £19.90

    Chicken, pork & lamb.

  • Mix Grill for One

    £23.50

    Lamb, pork, chicken, loukaniko, pastourma, meat keftedes & chicken keftedes.

  • Mix Grill for Two

    £44.50

    Lamb, pork, chicken, loukaniko, pastourma, meat keftedes & chicken keftedes.

Fresh & generous

Salads

  • Greek Salad

    £9.90 / £13.90

    Tomato, cucumber, onion, olives, capers, feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar & oregano. Small £9.90 · Large £13.90

  • Dakos Salad (Crete)

    £12.50

    Dry barley rusk, tomato, crumbled feta cheese, capers, olives, extra virgin olive oil & oregano.

Add to any plate

Extra Skewers

  • Chicken

    £5.90
  • Pork

    £5.90
Sides

Extras

  • Chips

    £4.90

    Salt & oregano.

    GLUTEN FREE
  • Chips with Feta

    £5.90
    GLUTEN FREE
  • Pita Bread

    £1.95
  • Plain Rice

    £4.50
  • Chicken Nuggets

    £8.50

    8 pieces with chips.

Greek classics

Traditional Mains

Comforting Greek favourites made the traditional way.

  • Soutzoukakia

    £18.50

    Beef & lamb meatballs in tomato & cumin sauce, served with chips or rice.

    GLUTEN FREE
  • Vegetarian Moussaka

    £17.50

    Layers of aubergine, potatoes and courgette topped with béchamel sauce, served with salad & chips or rice.

    VEGANVEGETARIANGLUTEN FREE
  • Moussaka

    £18.90

    Layers of aubergine, potatoes, minced beef & lamb and tomato sauce topped with béchamel sauce, served with salad & chips or rice.

    GLUTEN FREE
  • Stifado

    £21.50

    Slow-cooked tender chunks of beef stewed with mini onions, tomato sauce, cinnamon and sweet spices, served with chips or rice.

    GLUTEN FREE
  • Kleftiko

    £22.90

    Slow-cooked lamb shank with peppers and garlic, served with chips or rice.

    GLUTEN FREE
  • Giaourtlou

    £19.50

    Grilled chicken with onion, garlic and spicy tomato sauce on Greek pita bread, served with yogurt & chips or rice.

  • Fried Kalamari

    £18.50

    Fried squid, served with salad and chips or rice.

A table crowded with sharing plates of Greek meze
The full Zorba experience

Zorba's Special Meze

£28.90

per person

Eat-in only · Minimum 2 persons

Our Meze is served in five rounds and contains a mixture of hot and cold tasting bites.

  1. 01

    Round 1

    Greek Salad, Dips, Pitta Bread, Ntolmadakia & Gigantes

    Dips

    • Tzatziki
    • Houmous
    • Taramasalata
    • Tyrokafteri
    • Melitzanosalata
  2. 02

    Round 2

    Traditional Cheeses Selection

    • Halloumi
    • Fried Feta
    • Saganaki
  3. 03

    Round 3

    Zucchini Fritters, Fried Kalamari & Chips

    Courgette croquettes, fried calamari & chips.

  4. 04

    Round 4

    Selection of Sausages — Grilled

    • Meat Keftedes
    • Chicken Keftedes
    • Greek Sausage
    • Pasturma
  5. 05

    Round 5

    Selection of Grilled Meat

    • Chicken
    • Pork
    • Lamb
Something sweet

Finish the Greek way

  • Baklava

    £6.50

    Homemade pie with layers of almonds, walnuts & pistachios and cinnamon.

  • Portokalopita

    £6.50

    Orange cake.

  • Karidopita

    £7.30

    Walnut pie.

Food · Drinks
From the bar

Drinks Menu

Raise a glass the Greek way.

From Greek wines and traditional spirits to cocktails, beers and proper Greek coffee — find something to enjoy alongside your meal.

Yiamas! — Cheers!

Kokkino Krasi

Red Wine

Available by the glass, the carafe or the bottle.

  • Kokkino

    House RedGreece

    An elegant ruby-red dry wine with fresh blueberry, strawberry and cherry jam aromas, medium-bodied with a pleasant aftertaste.

    • 175ml£5.95
    • 250ml£8.50
    • 500ml Carafe£14.95
  • Piroga Kokkino

    Merlot and AgiorgitikoGreece

    Bright deep purple colour with aromas of cherry, sour cherry and hints of vanilla coffee.

    • 175ml£9.50
    • 250ml£11.50
    • Bottle£32.95
  • El Mestengo

    MalbecArgentina

    Soft and mellow on the palate, with flavours of fresh plum, blackberry and marzipan.

    • 175ml£8.50
    • 250ml£10.50
    • Bottle£29.95
  • Montepulciano

    D'AbruzzoItaly

    Medium-bodied, pleasantly scented with black and succulent red fruits, with a chocolate finish.

    • 175ml£6.70
    • 250ml£8.70
    • Bottle£25.95
  • Merlot

    San AndresChile

    An elegant, well-structured Merlot with aromas of chocolate, cherry and mocha.

    • 175ml£6.40
    • 250ml£8.40
    • Bottle£23.95
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    San AndresChile

    A soft, mellow Cabernet Sauvignon with dark fruit aromas.

    • 175ml£6.40
    • 250ml£8.40
    • Bottle£23.95
  • Primitivo

    MasseriaItaly

    Organic, rich and full-bodied, with flavours of ripe cherries, blackberries and some sweet spices on the finish.

    • 175ml£7.90
    • 250ml£9.90
    • Bottle£25.95
  • Mavrodafni

    Sweet RedGreece

    A sweet, reddish-amber dessert wine with rich aromas of raisins and dates, offering concentrated dried-fruit flavours balanced by refreshing acidity.

    • 175ml£6.30
    • 250ml£8.30
    • Bottle£23.00
  • Four Angels

    Syrah MerlotGreece

    A vibrant wine with sweet spices and peppery notes, with an irresistible rich aroma of wild red fruits.

    • 175ml£9.50
    • 250ml£11.50
    • Bottle£32.95
  • 8 Pyles

    TatakisGreece

    A purple-hued red fruit wine with spice aromas, offering a velvety mouthfeel and balanced finish.

    • Bottle£44.50
  • Naousa Grand Reserve

    Naousa P.D.O. / XinomavroGreece

    Aged two years in French oak barrels and then for at least two years in bottle. Round and full-bodied, leaving a velvety impression.

    • Bottle£55.50
Lefko Krasi

White Wine

  • Lefko

    House WhiteGreece

    An elegant, yellow-green dry white wine with fresh pear, lime and floral aromas, medium-bodied with a pleasant aftertaste.

    • 175ml£5.95
    • 250ml£8.95
    • 500ml Carafe£14.95
  • Malamaténia

    RetsinaGreece

    A traditional Greek white wine with a unique pine aroma, crisp notes of citrus and herbs, medium-bodied with a refreshing finish that beautifully complements Mediterranean flavours.

    • 175ml£5.95
    • 250ml£7.95
    • 500ml Bottle£14.95
  • Piroga Lefko

    MuscatGreece

    A 100% natural wine blending Chardonnay and Assyrtiko, crafted from sun-kissed Greek vineyards.

    • 175ml£9.50
    • 250ml£11.50
    • Bottle£32.95
  • Pinot Grigio

    San AndresItaly

    A light-bodied, crisp white wine with refreshing acidity and subtle flavours of green apple, pear and citrus.

    • 175ml£6.30
    • 250ml£8.30
    • Bottle£22.95
  • Sauvignon Blanc

    San AndresChile

    Aromatic white wine with bright acidity, showcasing flavours of green apple, lime and tropical fruit.

    • 175ml£6.30
    • 250ml£8.30
    • Bottle£22.95
  • Chardonnay

    San AndresChile

    A medium to full-bodied wine featuring flavours of apple, pear and citrus, with variations of butter, vanilla and oak depending on its ageing process.

    • 175ml£5.60
    • 250ml£7.60
    • Bottle£20.95
  • Moshofilero

    MantineiaGreece

    A light golden colour with exquisite fruity aromas and refreshing grapes that render this wine unique.

    • Bottle£32.50
  • Mesogios Lefko

    TatakisGreece

    A dry white wine with a pale yellow colour, offering delicate floral and citrus fruit aromas.

    • Bottle£43.50
Roz Krasi

Rosé Wine

  • Roz

    House RoséGreece

    A premium pale rosé wine with enticing strawberry and rose aromas, full-bodied with a balanced finish.

    • 175ml£5.95
    • 250ml£8.95
    • 500ml Carafe£14.95
  • Rosalia

    Medium SweetGreece

    A deep pink rosé, offering intense aromas of strawberry, cherry and blackberry.

    • 175ml£7.30
    • 250ml£9.30
    • Bottle£24.95
  • Avarino Rose

    NestorGreece

    A soft-hued rosé featuring hints of strawberry and rose, delivering a well-rounded body and balanced taste.

    • 175ml£7.50
    • 250ml£9.50
    • Bottle£26.95
  • White Zinfandel

    Medium-SweetUSA

    With notes of strawberry and tropical fruit flavours, accompanied by a fresh acidity balancing the sweetness.

    • 175ml£5.95
    • 250ml£7.95
    • Bottle£22.95
  • Pinot Grigio Blush

    San AndresItaly

    Cherry-red colour with glints of coral, a delicious aroma with clean, crisp fruitiness and a lasting finish.

    • 175ml£6.30
    • 250ml£8.30
    • Bottle£22.95
  • Askitikos

    RoséGreece

    A fresh wine with intense aromas of red fruits, a round palate and refreshing acidity.

    • Bottle£38.00
  • Mesogios Roz

    TatakisGreece

    A dry rosé wine with a deep rose colour and fragrant aromas of roses and cherries.

    • Bottle£43.50
Fizz

Sparkling & Champagne

  • Prosecco

    White FizzItaly

    A light and refreshing sparkling wine with vibrant bubbles and flavours of green apple, pear and hints of citrus, known for its crisp, easy-drinking style.

    • 175ml£6.50
    • 250ml£8.50
    • Bottle£24.95
  • Prosecco Pink

    Rose FizzItaly

    A lively, blush-toned sparkling wine with flavours of red berries, apple and delicate floral notes, offering a fresh and fruity character with a hint of sweetness.

    • 175ml£6.50
    • 250ml£8.50
    • Bottle£24.95
  • Champagne

    LangierFrance

    A refined and complex Champagne with fine bubbles, showcasing flavours of apple, brioche and citrus, often with toasted and nutty notes from extended ageing.

    • Bottle£49.00

“Every country's pinched a bit of Greece — our myths, our gods, our recipes — but at least we still have our wine, and it's best enjoyed with a knowing nod to the ancient gods!”

“If Athena was the goddess of wisdom, we're pretty sure she'd agree — the wisest choice on the menu is always the next glass.”

A little taste of Greece

Authentic Greek Spirits

  • Ouzo25ml£3.5050ml£5.50
  • Raki25ml£3.5050ml£5.50
  • Metaxa 5 ★★★★★25ml£3.5050ml£5.50
  • Metaxa 7 ★★★★★★★25ml£4.5050ml£6.50
  • Mastic · Sweet Greek Liqueur25ml£3.5050ml£5.50

Ask your server for bottle prices if interested.

Bottled Beers

Beer & Cider

No draft available.

  • Budweiser£4.10
  • Peroni£4.30
  • Peroni Big · 650ml£6.70
  • Mythos · Greece£4.50
  • Mythos Big · Greece · 500ml£6.40
  • KEO · Cyprus£4.70
  • KEO Big · Cyprus · 630ml£6.50
  • Heineken 0.0% · Alcohol Free · 330ml£3.60
  • Magners Irish Cider£6.10
  • Koppaberg Mix Fruit Cider · 500ml£6.20
Mixed

Cocktails

  • Aperol Spritz£8.80

    With Aperol, prosecco and a splash of soda water.

  • Tequila Sunrise£7.50

    With Tequila, orange juice & grenadine syrup.

  • Bellini£7.50

    With Jeio Prosecco Valdobbiadene & peach liqueur.

  • Negroni£8.50

    With gin, Rosso Vermouth & Campari.

A little taste of Greece

Greek Signature Cocktails

  • Santorini Sunrise£8.90

    With ouzo, orange juice and a splash of grenadine.

  • Athens Negroni£9.90

    With gin, Campari and a touch of mastic.

Mocktails

  • Virgin Santorini Sunrise£6.50

    With orange juice, a splash of lime and grenadine.

  • Virgin Mykonos Fizz£6.50

    0% gin, lime juice, lemonade and a hint of grenadine.

Measure for measure

Spirits

+ £2.00 for any mixer.

Gin

  • Gordon's · Including Gordon's Pink25ml£4.9050ml£6.90
  • Gordon's 0% · Alcohol Free25ml£4.2050ml£6.20
  • Bombay Sapphire25ml£5.9050ml£7.90
  • Tanqueray25ml£5.9050ml£7.90

Vodka

  • Smirnoff25ml£4.9050ml£6.90
  • Absolut Blue25ml£5.3050ml£7.30
  • Grey Goose25ml£6.6050ml£8.60

Rum

  • Bacardi25ml£4.9050ml£6.90
  • Captain Morgan25ml£4.9050ml£6.90
  • Malibu25ml£3.9050ml£7.90
  • Havana Club25ml£4.9050ml£7.90
  • Cane Trader · Spiced or Dark25ml£3.9050ml£6.90

Whiskies

  • Jim Beam25ml£3.9050ml£5.90
  • Jack Daniels25ml£3.9050ml£5.90
  • Canadian Club25ml£3.9050ml£5.90
  • Jamesons25ml£3.9050ml£5.90
  • Bells25ml£3.9050ml£5.90
  • Chivas Regal25ml£6.2050ml£8.20

Liqueurs

  • Sambuca25ml£3.7050ml£5.70
  • Drambuie25ml£3.7050ml£5.70
  • Kahlua25ml£3.7050ml£5.70
  • Bailey's25ml£3.7050ml£5.70
  • Amaretto25ml£3.7050ml£5.70
  • Tia Maria25ml£3.7050ml£5.70
Cold

Soft Drinks

  • Coca-Cola£2.99

    Regular / Diet / Zero

  • 7up£2.99
  • Loux Greek Lemonade£3.80
  • Fanta Orange£2.60
  • Juice£3.50

    Apple / Mango / Orange / Pineapple

  • Water£2.50 / £3.80

    Still / Sparkling

  • Tonic / Soda Water£2.90

    Slimline tonic available

  • J2O£2.99

    Orange & Passion Fruit / Apple & Mango

To finish

Tea & Coffee

Including proper Greek coffee — freddo and frappé, the way it should be.

  • Tea£2.80
  • Espresso£2.20
  • Double Espresso£2.60
  • Cappuccino£3.30
  • Hot Chocolate£3.60
  • Cafe Latte£3.80
  • Freddo Espresso£2.90
  • Freddo Cappuccino£3.20
  • Frappé (Cold Coffee)£3.20
  • Frappé with Bailey's£5.60

Every drink has a story to tell

Whether it's a classic Greek spirit, a refreshing mocktail or a cosy cup of coffee, every drink is another little taste of Greece. From cocktails and Greek beers to wine and traditional coffees, raise your glass, relax and enjoy the moment.

Cheers — or as we say in Greece, Yiamas!

A Greek table laid with sharing dishes, ready for dinner

Found your favourite?

Now all that's missing is the table.

Come and find us

Zorba The Greek

Address

9–11 Bold Lane
Derby, DE1 3NT

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Opening hours

Monday

17:00–22:00
Tuesday

17:00–22:00
Wednesday

17:00–22:00
Thursday

17:00–22:00
Friday

17:00–22:00
Saturday
12:30–22:00
Sunday
12:30–20:00

Our kitchen closes 1 hour before closing time.