Zeus Taverna opens its doors this Thursday 3 April on the bustling foodie street that is Castle Street, in the heart of Liverpool City Centre. A Greek restaurant bringing a taste of the sun-kissed Mediterranean to the region.
First reported back in Decemeber, Zeus Taverna promises a world inspired by the popular holiday island of Santorini. The restaurant boasts textured whitewashed walls framed by turquoise blues creating the feel of a traditional Greek taverna, along with a menu of tapas and small plates with favourite dishes like souvlaki, moussaka and kleftiko, and appetisers such as tzatziki and dolmades.
A spokesperson for Zeus Taverna said: “The refurbishment was both enjoyable and hard. We spent a lot of time on the decor making sure each part represents a part of Greece. For example, the texture and structure of the walls represent the architecture of Santorini and other islands.
The hand paintings of gods and goddesses were our way to appreciate Greek mythology. The floral decoration was also carefully picked to complement the features. We picked quartz for the tables and the bar as it’s a natural stone and the blue represents the sea.
We are so grateful for all the team that helped bring our vision to light and are very excited to finally open to the public this week after facing a couple of setbacks throughout our journey to get to this stage. Just like our decoration, we have carefully selected 15 new dishes to add to our traditional Greek menu.”
As well as the colours of the Med, images of Greek gods and goddesses adorn the walls, along with trailing floral decorations to mirror the colourful blooms of the region’s gardens; and there’s a luminated cave feature to reflect the grotto-like buildings of the volcanic Santorini.
While the menu will largely feature Greece’s traditional cuisine that’s familiar to food lovers, Zeus will also have a selection of unique dishes with fresh seafood like octopus, prawns and mussels at their heart, as well as speciality salads.
Zeus Taverna at 44 Castle Street will open to invited guests on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 1 & 2, before opening to the public on Thursday 3 April.
For more information and bookings visit zeus-taverna-castle-street.resos.com/booking.
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