Village Taverna – Greek Restaurant in Ware

Opening hours

Opening hours of Village Taverna, Monday to Sunday
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Wednesday	12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Thursday	12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Friday	12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Saturday	13:00–23:00
Sunday Today	13:00–19:00

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

Popular times Estimated

An estimate for a typical Saturday, based on usual demand at restaurants of this type and this venue's opening hours. It is not based on live visitor data.

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Price level: ££ (moderately priced)

Cold Starters

TaramosalataFresh cod roe dip, blended with olive oil and lemon£5.25
Houmous (v)Chickpea puree and tahini dip, blended with olive oil, lemon and garlic£5.25
Tahini (v)Ground sesame seed dip with fresh lemon juice and garlic£5.25
Tzatziki (v)Yoghurt, cucumber, mint, garlic and olive oil dip£5.25
Potato Salad (v)Served in fresh parsley, onions, olive oil and garlic£5.25
Beetroot Salad (v)Fresh beetroot in olive oil, vinegar and garlic£5.25
Gigandes (v)Slow roasted giant beans in a tomato and dill sauce£5.50
Seafood SaladA mixture of marinated seafood£10
Prawn Cocktail£10
Greek Salad with Feta Cheese (v)Tomato, cucumber, lettuce, peppers, onions, olives and feta£8.50
Mezedakia Cold dips (for four)Taramasalata, houmous, tzatziki, potato salad, beetroot salad and melitzanosalata£18
Feta cheeseWith olive oil and oregano£5

Hot Starters

Soup of the Day£7
Halloumi (v)Chargrilled goat’s cheese£7.75
LoukanikaCypriot village sausages, marinated in red wine then chargrilled£8.50
PastourmaChargrilled spicy village-style beef sausage£9
SheftaliaGreek style pork meatballs cooked on natural charcoal£7.50
LountzaSmoked loin of pork£8.50
Flat Mushrooms (v)Chargrilled with garlic sauce£7
KeftedesTraditional Greek Cypriot fried pork meatballs£7.50
Meat DolmadesVine leaves stuffed with seasoned minced beef and rice£8.50
Tiger PrawnsGrilled prawns with lemon, olive oil and garlic£10
CalamariSquid rings, coated in flour, deep fried£10.50
OctopusChargrilled on natural charcoal£13.50

Fish

CalamariDeep-fried squid rings coated in flour. Served with chips£20
Tiger PrawnsPan-fried tiger prawns in garlic butter sauce. Served with rice£26
Chargrilled OctopusCooked over natural charcoal. Served with chips£26
Sea BreamFreshly cooked on natural charcoal. Served with chips£24
Sea BassFreshley cooked on natural charcoal. Served with chips£24
SwordfishCooked on charcoal. Served with vegetables and rice£24
Chargrilled Salmon steakCooked on charcoal, served with seasoned vegetables£21
Red MulletCooked on natural charcoal. Served with chips and salad£26

Side Dishes

Pourkouri (v)Cracked bulgar wheat with yoghurt£6
Fresh Cut Chips (v)Made from Cypriot potatoes, tossed in Greek herbs£6.50
Rice (v)£5
Greek Salad with Feta Cheese (v)£8.50
Mixed Salad (v)£7
Tomato and Onion Salad with Oregano (v)£7
Seasoned mixed vegetables (v)£7.50
Kritharaki (v)Pasta rice cooked with tomatoes and onion£6
Jacket potato (v)£6.50

Grilled Specialities

Chargrilled Pork Kebab£18.50
Chargrilled Lamb Kebab£21.50
Marinated Chicken Kebab£18.50
SheftaliaSpicy pork sausages£18.50
Pork & Sheftalia Kebab£18.50
Lamb & Sheftalia Kebab£21
Chicken & Sheftalia Kebab£18.50
Chicken & Pork Kebab£18.50
Chicken & Lamb Kebab£21
Veggie KebabAubergine, courgette, pepper, onion, tomato and halloumi£19.50
Mixed Grill PlatterLamb cutlets, Pork & Chicken kebabs, grilled tomato and Halloumi. Served with chips£27.50
Chicken SouvlaChicken pieces cooked on a skewer over a charcoal barbecue. Served with roast potatoes£21

Other Specialities

Chargrilled Scottish Sirloin SteakServed with mushrooms and grilled Tomato£28
Chargrilled Scottish T-bone SteakServed with mushrooms and grilled Tomato£35
Chargilled Greek Pork ChopServed with mushrooms and mustard sauce£24
KeftedesTraditional fried pork meatballs with greek herbs. Served with chips£18
KlefticoYoung english lamb shoulder on the bone, seasoned and slowly cooked until tender. Served with roast potatoes and seasoned veg£25
StifadoTender diced beef, cooked with shallots, onions, herbs, red wine. Served with rice£22
PastitsioLayers of greek pasta, minced beef and bechemel sauce. Served with salad£19
MoussakaLayered minced beef, sliced aubergines and potatoes, topped with bechamel sauce. Served with salad£20
Vegetarian Moussaka (v)Layers of sliced aubergines and potatoes, topped with bechamel sauce. Served with salad£19
DolmadesVine leaves stuffed with seasoned minced beef, rice and greek herbs. Served with chips£20
Seafood PlatterOctopus,Grilled Calamari and Prawns. Served with chips and a seafood salad£32
Vegetarian DolmadesVine leaves stuffed with seasoned vegetables, rice and Greek herbs. Served with chips£19

Kids Menu

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Village Taverna, 42-44 West Street, Ware SG12 9EE

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About Village Taverna

Village Taverna is listed on UK Rest as a Greek restaurant serving customers in Ware. The address is 42-44 West Street, SG12 9EE. The venue falls within the East Hertfordshire local authority area in East of England. The SG12 postcode district has 25 further listings on UK Rest, shown below.

The published menu lists 75 dishes across 7 sections, with prices from £5 to £35. On price, it is moderately priced (££). It is closed on Monday. Most days are split into separate lunch and dinner services.

Customers can use table bookings and takeaway. At its latest food hygiene inspection on 10/09/2025, East Hertfordshire gave it a rating of 5 (very good). The telephone number is 01920 460607.

Services and facilities

Takes reservations
Takeaway available

Food hygiene rating

Food hygiene 5/5 (Very good) – inspected on 10/09/2025 by East Hertfordshire. View on the Food Standards Agency website.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Village Taverna?

Village Taverna is at 42-44 West Street, Ware SG12 9EE. It is in the East Hertfordshire council area.

What is the phone number for Village Taverna?

You can call Village Taverna on 01920 460607.

What are the opening hours of Village Taverna?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday to Friday: 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00; Saturday: 13:00–23:00; Sunday: 13:00–19:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so please check with the restaurant before you travel.