VEGGIE STICK (V) (DF) (GF)
Carrot and cucumber (good for dipping)
VEGGIE STICK (V) (DF) (GF)
Carrot and cucumber (good for dipping)
HUMMUS (V) (DF) (GF)
Puree of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and a hint of garlic
CACIK (TZATZIKI) (V) (GF)
Classic dip of creamy yoghurt, cucumber, mint, a hint of garlic and a touch of olive oil
KISIR (V) (DF)
A salad of crushed wheat with an array of fresh vegetables, pomegranate sauce and spices
BABA GANOUSH (V) (GF)
A puree of charcoal grilled aubergine, a hint of garlic, red pepper, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and yoghurt
YAPRAK SARMA (V) (N)
Vine leaves filled with rice, pine kernels, onions, herbs. Served with yoghurt on the side
PRAWN COCKTAIL (GF)
Prawns and crisp lettuce with a homemade cocktail sauce
TARAMA SALAD
Freshly prepared whipped cod roe
BEETROOT TARATOR (V) (GF)
Oven roasted beetroot, yoghurt, hint of garlic with olive oil
MIXED COLD PLATTER (small (2ppl))
Cacik, Yaprak Sarma, Beetroot Tarator, Hummus, Kisir, Tarama Salad
MIXED COLD PLATTER (large (4 ppl))
Cacik, Yaprak Sarma, Beetroot Tarator, Hummus, Kisir, Tarama Salad
AYO'S KOFTE (DF) (GF)
Grilled lamb meatballs, onion and peppers, served with onion
HALLOUMI CHEESE (V) (GF)
Grilled halloumi cheese
SUCHUK (DF) (GF)
Grilled Turkish beef spicy sausage
CALAMARI
Marinated fresh squid served with homemade tartare sauce
LAMB LIVER (GF)
Lightly pan fried diced lamb liver served with onion and parsley
GRILLED OCTOPUS (GF)
Marinated grilled octopus tentacles Served with sweet chilli sauce
PAN FRIED PRAWNS (GF)
Shell off seasoned king prawns with lemon juice, butter, homemade sauce and a hint of garlic
FALAFEL (V) (GF) (DF)
Chickpeas, broad beans, green and red pepper, carrot, onion, garlic, parsley, vegetables fritters
WHITEBAIT (DF)
Deep fried whitebait served with tartare sauce
HUMUS KAVURMA (N) (GF)
Pan fried lamb pieces with pine kernel served on a bed of hummus
MUSHROOM & HALLOUMI (V) (GF)
Pan fried mushroom and halloumi cheese with garlic and spices
GARLIC MUSHROOM (V) (GF)
Pan fried sliced mushrooms with butter, mozzarella, double cream and herbs
SIGARA BOREGI (V)
Rolled pastry filled with feta cheese, parsley and dill. Served with sweet chilli sauce
MUSKA BOREK (V)
Pastry filled with feta cheese and spinach Served with sweet chilli sauce
CHICKEN WINGS
Served with sweet chilli sauce
MIXED HOT PLATTER (small (2ppl))
Falafel, Calamari, Sigara Boregi, Sucuk, Halloumi Cheese
MIXED HOT PLATTER (large (4 ppl))
Falafel, Calamari, Sigara Boregi, Sucuk, Halloumi Cheese
ADANA KOFTE (DF)
Lean and tender minced lamb seasoned with spices and red pepper. Served with rice and salad and homemade sauce. Served with salad.
CHICKEN KOFTE (DF)
Grill minced chicken meat balls, prepared with onions, garlic, red pepper and herbs. Served with rice and salad and homemade sauce. Served with salad.
LAMB SHISH
Special marinated lean and tender cubes of lamb. Served with rice and salad
CHICKEN SHISH
Special marinated tender cubes of chicken. Served with rice and salad
MIXED SHISH
Special marinated combination of both lamb and chicken shish. Served with rice and salad
MIXED KEBAB
A selection of lamb shish, chicken shish and adana kofte. Served with rice and salad
SPECIAL CHICKEN
Special marinated tender chicken cubes with mixed peppers and mushroom. Served with rice and salad
LAMB CHOPS (DF)
Tender lean lamb cutlets, seasoned with herbs. Served with rice and salad
CHICKEN WINGS
Special marinated chicken wings. Served with rice and salad
ADANA KOFTE WITH YOGHURT
On a bed of bread covered with creamy garlic yoghurt
CHICKEN KEBAB WITH YOGHURT
On a bed of bread covered with creamy garlic yoghurt
LAMB KEBAB WITH YOGHURT
On a bed of bread covered with creamy garlic yoghurt and homemade sauce. Served with salad.
MIXED SHISH WITH YOGHURT
Combination of both lamb and chicken shish on a bed of bread covered with creamy garlic yoghurt and homemade sauce. Served with salad.
LAMB CASSEROLE (GF)
Pan fried tender lamb pieces with mushroom, onion, peppers, garlic with homemade sauce. Served with rice.
CHICKEN CASSEROLE (GF)
Pan fried tender chicken pieces with mushroom, onion, peppers, garlic with homemade sauce. Served with rice.
KLEFTIKO (LAMB SHANK) (GF)
Slowly roasted lamb shank, homemade sauce, on bed of mash potato with mix vegetable. Served with salad.
ADANA SARMA BEYTI
Wrapped in homemade thin bread covered with mozzarella cheese and creamy garlic yoghurt with homemade sauce, flavoured with butter sauce. Served with rice.
CHICKEN SARMA BEYTI
Wrapped in homemade thin bread covered with mozzarella cheese and creamy garlic yoghurt with homemade sauce, flavoured with butter sauce. Served with rice.
CHICKEN WITH CREAM (GF)
Fillet chicken breast with double cream, onion, mushroom and garlic. Served with rice
ADANA CHOKERTME (GF)
Bed of garlic yoghurt, topped with Adana kofte, homemade sauce, finished with grated fried potato strips. Served with salad.
CHICKEN CHOKERTME (GF)
Bed of garlic yoghurt, topped with chicken shish, homemade sauce, finished with grated fried potato strips. Served with salad.
CHICKEN KOFTE CHOKERTME (GF)
Bed of garlic yoghurt, topped with chicken kofte, homemade sauce, finished with grated fried potato strips. Served with salad.
LAMB CHOKERTME (GF)
Bed of garlic yoghurt, topped with lamb shish, homemade sauce, finished with grated fried potato strips. Served with salad.
EZMELI KEBAB LAMB (GF)
Grilled lamb cubes on bed of grilled tomato, red onion, green pepper, parsley and butter sauce on top. Served with rice.
EZMELI KEBAB CHICKEN (GF)
Grilled chicken cubes on bed of grilled tomato, red onion, green pepper, parsley and butter sauce on top. Served with rice.
MEAT MOUSSAKA
Meat layers of aubergine, potatoes, courgettes, peas, peppers, béchamel sauce topped with mozzarella cheese and homemade sauce. Served with rice.
KOTOPOULO CORFU
Chicken breast stuffed with feta cheese, spinach and peppers, topped with a homemade creamy white wine tomato sauce. Served with rice.
SHEPHERD'S SALAD (V) (DF) (GF)
Tomato, cucumber, pepper, onion, parsley, lemon, olive oil and pomegranate sauce
EZME SALAD (V) (DF) (GF)
Finely chopped tomatoes, onion, green peppers, parsley with lemon, olive oil dressing and pomegranate sauce.
GREEK SALAD (V) (GF)
Mixed lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, lemon, parsley, olive, pepper, olive oil, pomegranate sauce
FETA & BEETROOT SALAD (V) (GF)
Feta cheese with beetroot, lettuce, lemon, tomato, parsley, pepper, olive oil and pomegranate sauce
SEA BASS (GF)
Whole sea bass seasoned and marinated with rock salt, olive oil, lemon, grilled over charcoal. Served with roasted baby potato, salad and tartare sauce
SALMON (GF)
Seasoned and marinated salmon, grilled over charcoal. Served with roasted baby potato, salad and homemade tartare sauce
GRILLED KING PRAWN (GF)
Shell on marinated king prawns, seasoned with oregano, olive oil and dressed with lemon. Grilled over charcoal. Served with roasted baby potato, salad and sweet chilli sauce
CALAMARI
Marinated fried fresh calamari. Served homemade tartare sauce with chips and salad
GRILLED OCTOPUS (GF)
Marinated octopus tentacles grilled over charcoal, seasoned with oregano, olive oil and dressed with lemon. Served with roasted baby potato, salad and sweet chilli sauce
PRAWN CASSEROLE (GF)
Pan fried prawns, mushrooms, mixed peppers, garlic and onions topped with homemade sauce. Served with rice.
PAN FRIED SEA BASS (GF)
Pan fried fillet sea bass marinated with lemon, olive oil and herbs. Served with roasted potatoes, salad and tartare sauce
FALAFEL (V) (GF) (DF)
Chickpeas, broad beans, green and red pepper, carrot, onion, garlic, parsley, vegetable fritters and hummus. Served with salad
VEGETARIAN KEBAB (V) (GF)
Grilled aubergine, mushroom, courgette, onion, red pepper, halloumi cheese with mixed herbs, touch of olive oil and homemade sauce. Served with rice
VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA (V)
Layers of aubergine, potatoes, courgettes, peas, peppers, béchamel sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese and homemade sauce, served with rice
HALLOUMI KEBAB (V) (GF)
Halloumi cheese, mushroom, green and red pepper cooked over charcoal grill. Served with rice and salad
CURLY FRIES (V) (DF)
CHIPS (V) (DF)
ROASTED BABY POTATO (V) (GF)
GRILLED VEG
RICE (V)
MASH POTATO
COUS COUS (V)
PLAIN YOGHURT (V) (GF)
CHICKEN NUGGETS
Served with chips
KIDS CHICKEN SHISH (GF)
Served with chips
KIDS CHICKEN WINGS (GF)
Served with chips
ADANA KOFTE (GF)
Served with chips
Ayos Restaurant, located at 2 Beaconsfield Rd, St Albans AL1 3RD, United Kingdom, offers an exceptional dining experience that combines quality food with a welcoming atmosphere. As a frequent visitor, I can confidently say that their menu is one of the restaurant’s standout features.
The Ayos Restaurant Menu is a perfect blend of contemporary and traditional dishes, offering something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for hearty meats, fresh seafood, or plant-based options, there is a wide variety to choose from. The menu highlights the use of locally sourced ingredients, ensuring freshness in every dish. The chefs at Ayos truly excel in crafting flavorful meals, with each plate reflecting meticulous preparation and attention to detail.
One of the highlights of the menu is their signature grilled lamb, which is cooked to perfection with just the right balance of seasoning. For vegetarians, the roasted vegetable medley, paired with their special herb sauce, is a must-try. There’s also a selection of gourmet salads that provide a light yet satisfying meal, perfect for anyone looking for something healthy but flavorful.
The atmosphere at Ayos is another reason to return. The restaurant exudes a relaxed yet elegant vibe, making it an ideal setting for a casual meal or a special occasion. The staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, always ready to make recommendations or accommodate dietary preferences.
Overall, Ayos Restaurant provides a top-tier dining experience. The combination of a thoughtfully crafted menu, quality ingredients, and excellent service makes it a standout choice in St Albans. Whether you're a local or just visiting, a meal at Ayos is sure to impress.