Romantic dining inside or
on our outside patio.

We are located at
1255 Reservior Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

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Efendi's "Lunch" Menu

SALADS
All salads are made fresh to order and are served with grilled pita bread.  Your choice of dressings include:  Low-fat White Zinfandel, Fat-free Balsamic Vinaigrette, Greek, Honey Mustard, Ranch, Blue Cheese, Creamy Italian, Caesar or Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar.

Spring Greens Medley
Fresh mixed baby greens, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and Bermuda onion with your choice of dressing.

Caesar Salad
Crispy romaine with homemade garlic & herb croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese. and Caesar dressing.

Greek Salad
Crispy romaine, Bermuda onion, Calamata olives, tomato, hot peppers, carrots, cucumbers and Greek feta cheese served with your choice of dressing.

Efendi’s Mediterranean Salad
Fresh mixed greens with roasted red peppers, Bermuda onions,fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, walnuts and Calamata Olives served with your choice of dressing.

Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach leaves topped with toasted walnuts, Bermuda onions, tomato, cucumber, shredded carrots, and Parmesan cheese served with a bacon vinaigrette dressing.

Insalata Caprese
Fresh sliced tomato with fresh mozzarella topped with fresh basil served on a bed of fresh baby greens and drizzled with a Balsamic reduction.

Grilled Portabella Salad
Marinated grilled portabella, chilled and sliced served over a fresh bed of greens with roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomato, carrots, Bermuda onion and sliced cucumbers served with your choice of dressing.

Tarragon Chicken Salad Plate
Our homemade chicken salad with chunks of breast meat tossed with granny smith apples, tarragon and a light mayonnaise over mixed greens, with fresh tomato, cucumbers, onions, and carrots topped with chunks of walnuts.

Tuna Salad Plate  “Italian Style”
Chunk light tuna with chopped red onion, sliced black olives and fresh parsley tossed with olive oil and lemon juice served over mixed greens with fresh cucumber, shredded carrots, fresh tomato and Bermuda Onions.

Turkish Salad
Finely chopped lettuce, fresh chopped tomato, cucumber, red onion, fresh parsley and Calamata Olives tossed with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice sprinkled with feta cheese.

Add to Your Salad:
Anchovies $1.25
Fresh Grilled Atlantic Salmon $4.50
Marinated Grilled Chicken $2.99
Marinated Grilled Shrimp Skewer $3.95
Homemade Chicken Salad  $3.50
Italian-style Tuna Salad $3.50
Golden-brown Fried Crab Cake $3.50
Golden-brown Fried Coconut Shrimp $1.85 each

COLD APPETIZERS
Norwegian Smoked Salmon
Smoked Salmon on a bed of mixed baby greens, red onion, fresh tomato, cream cheese and capers served with an assortment of classic crackers.

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail 
Juicy and tender jumbo shrimp served with horseradish cocktail sauce and lemon wedge.

Insalata Caprese
Fresh sliced tomato with fresh mozzarella topped with fresh basil served on a bed of fresh baby greens and drizzled with a Balsamic reduction.

Hummus & Pita
Our own freshly made mix of ground chickpeas, sesame tahini sauce, fresh roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice served with grilled pita bread.

“Dolma” Stuffed Grape Leaves 
   
Hand-rolled tender vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs served cold with fresh lemon and Turkish style Tzatziki sauce.

Baba Ghannoug
Baked eggplant, mashed and then blended with sesame tahini, fresh garlic, lemon
juice and extra virgin olive oil served with grilled  pita bread.

Mezza Plate
A sampling of the best Mediterranean dish...all freshly made here-Tzatziki, Hummus, Baba Ghannoug, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Feta Cheese and Calamata olives served with fresh grilled pita.


HOT APPETIZERS
Efendi’s Calamari 
Tender squid lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown and topped with a spicy pepper (medium hot)  and black olive sauce.

Portabella Bruschetta 
Tender and juicy portabella sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with roasted garlic,  fresh herbs, finished with a red wine and demi glace sauce  served over grilled bread.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Lightly marinated with herbs, white wine and roasted garlic charbroiled and served over sautéed baby spinach.

Eggplant Napoleon 
Marinated grilled eggplant topped with caramelized onions, black olives, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic, feta cheese extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil.

Spanakopita
Phyllo pastry stuffed with spinach and feta cheese baked until golden brown.

Falafel
A mixture of chickpeas, fava beans and herbs deep fried served with Tzatziki sauce.

Coconut Shrimp
5 Medium shrimp coated with coconut and fried to a golden brown over fresh sautéed spinach and served with an orange marmalade sauce.

Crab Cakes
Tender crabmeat seasoned with white wine, garlic and herbs fried golden brown and served with our homemade horseradish dipping sauce.

Shrimp & Crab Combo
Four Coconut shrimp fried to a golden brown served with a deep fried crab cake served with your choice of an orange marmalade or horseradish dipping  sauce.

Soup du Jour
Delicious homemade soups.  Ask your server for today’s selection.

Selections may include; Italian Wedding, Greek Minestrone, Turkish Red  Lentil, Chicken Vegetable And other Homemade Specialty Soups.


CHILDREN’S MENU
Your choice of Chicken Fingers, or Mozzarella Sticks Served with Pasta Salad or French Fries.

Cheese Pizza                                             
Bowl of Pasta with butter or Marinara sauce.

BURGERS
Served on fresh baked Bulkie Rolls with lettuce and tomato.

Served with your choice of side order: French Fries, Pasta Salad, Orzo Salad or Tabouleh.

Efendi’s Burger
Half Pound USDA Choice Beef tender and juicy grilled to your liking.

Salmon Burger
6 oz tender Atlantic Salmon Burger topped with a horseradish sour cream sauce.

BURGER ADD ONS:
Cheese; Swiss, American, Feta  or Mozzarella .99
Grilled  Sautéed Onions, Mushrooms or Roasted Red Peppers .99

SPECIALTY SANDWICHES
Served on our specialty breads:  Fresh Baked Ciabatta, Fresh Baked Rustic Focaccia, Grilled  Mediterranean Style Pita or Italian Baguette.
Served with your choice of side order: French Fries, Pasta Salad, Mediterranean Orzo Cranberry-Spinach Salad  or Tabouleh .

Marinated Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken breast with roasted red peppers topped with melted mozzarella cheese, lettuce and tomato roasted red pepper pesto sauce.

Grilled Portabella
Marinated grilled portabella cap topped with caramelized onion and crumbled feta nestled on a bed of Caesar salad.

Tarragon Chicken
Our own homemade chicken salad with chunks of all white meat tossed in a light mayonnaise dressing with Granny Smith apples and Tarragon.

Italian Style Tuna
Chunks of light Tuna with shredded carrots, chopped red onion, sliced black olives and  fresh parsley tossed in olive oil and lemon juice.

Chicken Parmesan Grinder
Breaded chicken cutlet fried to a golden brown topped with our homemade marinara sauce with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Eggplant Parmesan Grinder
Sliced breaded eggplant fried to a golden brown Topped with our homemade marinara sauce with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Veal Parmesan Grinder
Breaded veal cutlet fried to a golden brown topped With our homemade marinara sauce with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Extra Side Orders:
All Homemade; Pasta Salad, Tabouleh, Hummu  or Mediterranean Orzo Cranberry-Spinach Salad $2.50 French Fries $2.50 Tzatziki sauce .50


MEDITERRANEAN PITA SANDWICHES
All pita sandwiches are served in “pocketless” warm grilled Mediterranean style pita served with your choice of side order:  French Fries, Pasta Salad, Mediterranean Orzo Cranberry-Spinach Salad or Tabouleh.

Turkish Kofte Pita
Finely ground beef mixed with Mediterranean spices, fresh parsley and finely chopped onion grilled and served with tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce.

Grilled Gyro

Grilled tender and juicy gyro strips served on pita bread with lettuce, tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce.

Grilled Eggplant Pita
Marinated Grilled eggplant with roasted red peppers, sliced tomatoes topped with  feta cheese on grilled pita with a spread of our homemade hummus

Vegetarian Falafel Pita
A mixture of chickpeas, fava beans and herbs deep-fried to a golden brown served on grilled pita with a spread of  our homemade hummus,
sliced tomato and lettuce.

Chicken Souvlaki Pita
Marinated with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano and bay Leaves then grilled and served in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce.

Grilled Vegetable Pita
Roasted red peppers, grilled portabella mushrooms,  zucchini, summer squash, roasted garlic, fresh sautéed spinach served on grilled  pita with a spread
of our homemade hummus

Oven Roasted Lamb Pita
Tender thin-sliced lamb with  marinated oven  roasted portabella, served on grilled pita with lettuce, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce.

Grilled Gyro & Chicken Combo Pita
Grilled Gyro strips with marinated grilled chicken served on grilled pita with lettuce, tomato and tzatziki sauce.


THIN CRUST GRILLED PIZZAS
Mediterranean Vegetable
Fresh sliced tomatoes, roasted red peppers, grilled eggplant, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.

Spinach
Fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh spinach drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, roasted garlic, herbs, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

Mushroom
Fresh sliced tomatoes, a variety of mushrooms, roasted garlic, herbs, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

Turkish
Fresh sliced tomatoes, roasted garlic, black olives, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese and. basil.

Artichoke and Black Olive
Marinated artichoke hearts, sliced black olives, roasted garlic, fresh sliced  tomatoes, fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.

Grilled Chicken Pizza
Marinated chunks of grilled chicken with fresh tomato, basil, roasted garlic, and mozzarella cheese.

Add to Your Pizza:
Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Eggplant, Hot Peppers, Artichokes, Black Olives, Spinach, Mushrooms, Feta Cheese, Onion $1.49 each Grilled Chicken $2.99


LUNCH ENTREES
SEAFOOD SELECTIONS
Coconut  Shrimp
Five Medium shrimp coated in coconut and fried to a golden brown  served with French fries and  an orange dipping  sauce.

Grilled Swordfish Steak
8 oz. Marinated swordfish with white wine, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.

Mediterranean Salmon
7oz. Oven roasted filet encrusted with sun dried tomatoes, herbs and pine nuts.

Baked Stuffed Sole
Fresh filet of sole stuffed with shrimp, garlic and herbed breadcrumbs baked in white wine served with a wedge of lemon.

MEDITERRANEAN SELECTIONS
Turkish Izgara Kofte
Finely ground beef mixed with Mediterranean spices, fresh parsley, finely chopped onion- grilled and served with tzatziki sauce.

Grilled Gyro Plate
Tender and tasty strips of beef served over rice pilaf with sliced tomato, onions and cucumbers served with and our homemade Tzatziki sauce.

Turkish Style Oven Roasted Lamb
Roasted and sliced lamb sautéed with fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, sweet onions in a red wine-demi glace sauce.

Chicken Shish Kabob
Boneless, skinless chicken breast marinated with lemon juice, olive oil, imported spices then skewered with white onion and grilled to perfection.

Grilled Chicken Balsamic
Marinated, chicken breast grilled and sautéed in balsamic vinegar with roasted red peppers, fresh herbs and fresh spinach.

Pomegranate Chicken
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with walnuts in a white wine tangy pomegrante molasses sauce.
         
Tuscan Chicken Piccata
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, white wine  and capers.

Chicken Marsala
Boneless chicken breast sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with roasted garlic, chopped Pancetta, sliced mushrooms finished with Marsala wine sauce.

Mediterranean Style Pork Medallions 
Boneless filets pan seared with roasted peppers, roasted garlic and Merlot reduction finished with fresh baby spinach Unless otherwise noted, all of the above entrees include rice pilaf and fresh medley of vegetables.

PASTA SELECTIONS
Pasta Pomodoro
Fresh chopped tomato, red onion, sliced button mushrooms, fresh basil roasted garlic in a white wine sauce finished with Romano cheese.

Mediterranean Pasta
Grilled zucchini, summer squash, grilled eggplant, Calamata olives and roasted red peppers in a roasted garlic white wine sauce finished with crumbled feta cheese.

Pollo Pasta
Pan-seared marinated chicken breast, roasted garlic, fresh basil finished with our own  pink vodka sauce.

Chicken  Parmesan
Boneless Chicken  lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown topped with our homemade marinara sauce with melted  mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Eggplant Parmesan
Sliced eggplant lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown topped with our homemade marinara sauce with melted  mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Veal Parmesan
Thin sliced veal cutlet lightly breaded and fried to a golden brown topped with our homemade marinara sauce with melted  mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

All pasta dishes are served with your choice of pasta:  Linguini, Fettuccini or Penne.

Please advise your server of any food allergies. Our food is fresh and prepared to order.

Please allow us the appropriate time to prepare a delicious meal for you.


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