Cooking is a Philosophy is OPA’s story in 220 pages. It’s a guide to Greek cooking, its ingredients and culture, with recipes for mezes, mains, and desserts.
Dubai Menu
COCKTAILS
CICONES
Votanikon gin, ginger beer, herbs
LOTUS EATERS
Strawberry-infused ouzo, Aperol, soda
CYCLOPES
Blueberry-infused tsipouro, herbs syrup, Greek honey
SIRENS
Mandarine-infused vodka, blackberry, homemade mastiha foam
HELIOS
Roots Kanela, Metaxa, mix of citrus
CALYPSO
Tequila, watermelon, pomegranate
ADES
Blueberry-infused ouzo, blueberry cordial, lime
ITHACA
Tahini-washed Metaxa, cacao liqueur, orange
PENELOPE
Mastiha infused with butterfly pea flower tea, elderflower liqueur, citrus mix
DESSERTS
HOT CHOCOLATE FONDANT [n/d/g]
tahini ice cream, sesame tuile
MILOPITA [d/v/g/n]
spiced apple, crispy phyllo, vanilla ice cream, toasted almonds
OPA SUNDAE [g/d/n]
crispy phyllo cup filled with pistachio cream, homemade pistachio, Greek yoghurt-caramel ice cream, pieces of baklava, caramel sauce, crispy phyllo, smashed pistachio
CHOCOLATE PIATO [d/g/n]
chocolate plate, honeycomb, chocolate mousse, chocolate brownie, honeycomb ice cream
FRUIT PLATE
Selection of fresh fruits, lemon and mint sorbet
SORBET SELECTION
ICE CREAM SCOOP
MEZZE
PITA (g)(d)(v)
two pieces of grilled pita, olive oil, oregano
OPA HUMMUS (d) (n)
Hummus served table side with selection of garnishes
TYROKAFTERI (d) (v)
Feta cheese, harissa and roasted red peppers
TRUFFLED GALOTYRI (d) (v) (n) (g)
grapes, pine nuts, truffle
GREEK FAVA (v) (g)
green olives, onions, oregano
MARINATED BEETROOT (vg)
orange vinaigrette, mandarin segments
CAVIAR (d)
crispy baby potatoes, lemon yoghurt, chives
MARINATED CUCUMBER (d)
Greek yoghurt, sesame, Aleppo pepper
COLD STARTERS
TUNA TARTARE (d) (g)
black truffle, Greek yoghurt, shallots, crispy Koulouri add caviar - 90
BEEF CARPACCIO (d)
seared Wagyu beef, carob vinaigrette, Kefalotyri cheese, capers, confit shallot relish
OYSTERS
classic 21 per piece / OPA style 23 per piece
SALADS
GREEK SALAD (d) (v)
vine tomato, cucumber, red pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, capers, oregano vinaigrette
ARTICHOKE SALAD (d) (v)
shaved artichokes, asparagus, Florina peppers, graviera cheese, artichoke labneh, aromatic mixed herbs
OPA SALAD (d) (v)
Romaine lettuce, avocado-dill dressing, mixed seeds, feta cheese, fresh herbs
HOT STARTERS
HOMEMADE PIE (d) (v) (g)
leek, spinach, dill, feta cheese
PRAWNS SAGANAKI (d) (g) (s)
Prawn keftedes, saganaki sauce, feta, chilli butter, dill, lavash
LAMB KEBAB (d) (g)
spicy tomato sauce, garlic yoghurt
CALAMARI (s) (g) (d)
crispy baby squid, lemon aioli
GRILLED OCTOPUS (s)
Fava, loukaniko, green harissa, pickled shallots
KATAIFI FETA (d)(g)(n)
lemon, thyme, honey, seasonal flowers, sesame seeds
GRILLED HALLOUMI (d)
grilled Cypriot halloumi, brown butter, grape molasses dressing
WAGYU BEEF GYROS (d) (g)
Grilled Wagyu grade 7 striploin, homemade pita, crispy potato, feta-dill dressing, harissa, pickles.
GRILLED CALAMARI (s)
grilled calamari, Florina pepper jam, salsa verde, pickles
FROM THE STONE OVEN
LAHMAJOUN (g) (d) (n)
minced lamb, tomato, spices, Greek yoghurt, roasted pine nuts
PEINIRLI CHEESE (g)(d)(v)
[g/d/v] egg, three cheeses add black truffle - market price
LADENIA (g)(d)(v)
marinated heirloom cherry tomato, feta mousse, hot honey
MAINS
OPA MOUSAKA (d) (g)
48-hour braised beef short ribs, grilled aubergine, potato confit, Kasseri cheese, burnt onion jus
GRILLED BABY CHICKEN (d) (g)
Marinated grilled baby chicken, wild greens, green olives, natural jus.
LAMB CHOPS (d)
pickled cucumber, tzatziki
KLEFTIKO (d) (n)
braised lamb shoulder, feta mashed potatoes, olive jus, grilled courgette, mint salad
WAGYU SOUVLAKI (d)
Australian Wagyu souvlaki, capers, cauliflower purée
TAHINI SALMON (g) (s) (d)
tahini-marinated salmon, spinach trahana, artichoke avgolemono, pickles - 165
MIXED SEAFOOD ORZO (d) (s)
braised cuttle fish, mussels, grilled prawns, calamari, octopus, tomato sauce, orzo - 235
JOSPER-ROASTED WHOLE SEA BASS (d)
burnt leek, Kalamata olives, preserved lemon
PAPOUTSAKIA (d)(g)(n)(vg)
roasted aubergine, caramalised onions, green tahini, yoghurt, chilli butter
BEEF TENDERLOIN (d)
roasted beef tenderloin, feta mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, Greek pepper sauce, feta salsa
EXTRAS
FETA FRIES (d)
FETA MASHED POTATOES (d)
BROCCOLINI
TZATZIKI (d)
GREEK-STYLE POTATO FRIES
FETA CHEESE (d)
CHILLI PLATE (d)
GRILLED VEGETABLES (d)
CRETAN WEDDING RICE (v) (n)
(g) Gluten (d) Dairy (n) Nuts (s) Shellfish (vg) Vegan (v) Vegetarian
prices are in UAE dirhams. All prices are inclusive of 7% municipality fees, 10% service charge & 5% VAT.
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Cooking is a Philosophy is OPA’s story in 220 pages. It’s a guide to Greek cooking, its ingredients and culture, with recipes for mezes, mains, and desserts.
It’s a reflection of our belief in togetherness, hospitality, and the traditional dining experiences that have made OPA a symbol of authentic Greek culture.