🍇 Olympia Greek Taverna in Kelowna is a family-owned favorite in Rutland, serving authentic Greek dishes, legendary pizza, and hearty souvlaki in a warm, welcoming taverna setting. With over 50 years of tradition, generous portions, and friendly service, it’s a must-visit for classic Greek dining in the Okanagan.
Olympia Greek Taverna menu in Kelowna:
Tuesday Souvlaki Night
Choice of chicken, beef, pork, lamb, prawn, or any two-combination skewers. Served with rice, roast potato, seasonal vegetables, and house-made tzatziki.
Wednesday Pizza Night
Large three-topping pizza, ideal for mid-week sharing. Take-out or delivery only.
Thursday Pasta Night
Two hearty portions of lasagna, spaghetti, or baked spaghetti. Served with garlic toast. Take-out or delivery only.
Family Special
Medium three-topping pizza, two lasagna or baked spaghetti, two salads (Greek or Caesar), and garlic toast. Take-out or delivery only.
Pasta Special
Two lasagna or baked spaghetti with garlic toast. Take-out or delivery only.
For over 50 years, Olympia has been serving pizzas with homemade dough and signature sauce. Available in medium or large sizes with extra toppings or cheese.
Cheese Pizza
A simple classic topped with mozzarella and traditional tomato sauce.
One Topping Pizza
Customize with your favorite single topping.
Two Topping Pizza
Balanced flavor with any two toppings of your choice.
Three Topping Pizza
The perfect trio, a Kelowna favorite.
Four to Seven Topping Pizzas
Fully loaded options for hearty appetites.
Extras
Add extra cheese or additional toppings for more flavor.
Choose your sauce: Traditional tomato, Alfredo, or Olive oil & oregano.
Meat Toppings
Ham, pepperoni, Genoa salami, seasoned beef, Italian sausage, bacon, baby shrimp, anchovies, chicken.
Vegetable Toppings
Onion, mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, pineapple, black olives, banana peppers, jalapeño peppers, fresh spinach.
Cheese Toppings
Cheddar, mozzarella, feta.
Gluten-free crust available (12” only).
Olympia Special
Mushrooms, pepperoni, ham, beef, onions, olives, and green peppers.
Meat Special
Pepperoni, salami, ham, beef, Italian sausage, and bacon.
BBQ Chicken Special
Chicken, onion, pineapple, green peppers, and BBQ sauce.
Greek Special
Spinach, dill, onion, and feta.
Vegetarian Special
Mushrooms, green peppers, pineapple, onions, olives, tomato, and feta.
Create Your Own
Choose your sauce: tomato, alfredo, or olive oil & oregano. Pick from meats, vegetables, and cheeses. Gluten-free crust available (12”).
Calamari
Lightly fried squid, crisp and golden, served with tzatziki.
Greek Ribs
Baby back ribs seasoned with Olympia’s unique spice blend.
Saganaki
Kefalogaviera cheese fried in olive oil and flambéed with brandy.
Spanakopita
Filo pastry filled with spinach, onions, dill, and feta.
Prawns Tygani
Tiger prawns sautéed in brandy garlic butter with onions, tomato, and white wine. Served with garlic toast.
Bourekia
Savory filo pastry filled with ham and assorted cheeses.
Dolmathes
Grape leaves stuffed with seasoned ground beef and rice, topped with lemon sauce.
Gigantes
Broad beans baked in a tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and herbs.
Sikotakia
Chicken livers sautéed with onions, spices, and red wine.
Feta Fries
Crisp fries topped with crumbled feta and Olympia spice.
Keftethes
Traditional Greek-style meat patties served on fries.
Lamb Poutine
Fries topped with roasted lamb, mozzarella, feta, and meat sauce.
Mediterranean Mussels
Mussels simmered in garlic wine sauce with onions and tomato.
Feta Bread
Olympia’s pizza dough topped with olive oil, oregano, and feta.
Mezes Plate
A share platter with calamari, bourekia, spanakopita, dolmathes, and tzatziki.
Horiatiki (Greek Salad)
Tomato, cucumber, green pepper, onion, and feta drizzled with olive oil.
Marouli Salad
Finely chopped romaine with dill, green onion, olive oil, and vinegar.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce and croutons tossed in house Caesar dressing. Add chicken or prawns.
Kalamata Olives & Feta
Olives and feta topped with olive oil and oregano.
Pita Mezes
Two pitas served with your choice of two dips: tzatziki, homus, taramosalata, or spicy feta dip.
(All served with garlic toast. Gluten-free pasta available.)
Baked Lasagna
Layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese, baked until bubbling.
Fettuccini Alfredo
Pasta tossed in a creamy white sauce. Add chicken, prawns, or bake with cheese.
Spaghetti
A timeless pasta with Olympia’s rich meat sauce. Add meatballs or bake with cheese.
Spaghetti Alexander
Tossed in browned butter and topped with feta and mizithra cheese.
Spaghetti Santorini
Spaghetti with Olympia’s traditional tomato sauce. Add meatballs or bake with cheese.
Souvlaki
Choice of chicken, pork, beef, lamb, prawn, or a two-combination, grilled and served with sides.
Gyros
Thessaloniki-style pork gyro with tomato, onion, fries, mustard, and tzatziki wrapped in pita.
Lamb Trio
A sampler of lamb kleftico, lamb chop, and lamb souvlaki.
Chicken Pita
Chicken wrapped in pita with tomato, onion, and tzatziki.
Kleftico
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder prepared with an old family recipe.
Solomos Skaras
Grilled wild salmon filet seasoned and served Olympia-style.
Lamb Loin Chops
Traditional Greek lamb chops, grilled to perfection.
Mediterranean Solomos
Salmon filet topped with spinach, onions, tomatoes, olives, and feta.
Rack of Lamb
Half-rack of lamb seasoned with Olympia spices, cooked to order.
Mousaka
Layers of potato, eggplant, and zucchini with seasoned ground beef, topped with béchamel sauce.
Top Sirloin Brizola
AAA Canadian sirloin grilled with Olympia’s spice.
Pork Back Ribs
Slow-cooked ribs with your choice of BBQ or Olympia spice.
Draft Lager
Smooth and refreshing, served by the pint or 2oz taster.
Draft Ale
Balanced and full-bodied, available by the pint or 2oz taster.
Hester Creek Cabernet/Merlot
A bold Okanagan red blend, served by the glass or quarter litre.
Hester Creek Pinot Gris
Crisp and fruity, served by the glass or quarter litre.
Perfect for sharing — minimum two guests per bucket.
Regular Buckets
Your choice of Budweiser, Canadian, Coors Light, or Peach Cider.
Premium Buckets
A step up with choices like Mythos, Fix, Corona, Whiteclaw, Steamworks IPA, or Session Spritzer.
Greek Coffee
A traditional brew deeply rooted in Greek culture, served sweetened or unsweetened. A cherished symbol of hospitality and a true taste of Greece.
Frappe
Whipped Nescafé poured over ice, enjoyed with or without milk and sugar for a refreshing pick-me-up.
Freddo Espresso
Smooth whipped espresso served over ice — bold, chilled, and invigorating.
Freddo Cappuccino
Whipped espresso over ice, blended with milk and sugar for a creamy, refreshing twist.
Espresso
Classic Italian-style espresso shot — available as a single or double.
Cappuccino
A balanced mix of rich espresso, steamed milk, and silky foam.
Latte
Smooth espresso combined with steamed milk for a mellow, comforting cup.
Midnight in Athens
A spirited blend of Metaxa brandy and amaretto with a bold coffee base.
Zeus Coffee
A powerful mix of Metaxa brandy and ouzo, offering a uniquely Greek coffee experience.
Olympia Coffee
Metaxa brandy and Kahlua infused with coffee for a rich, indulgent finish.
Lafazanis Red (Greece)
A smooth and approachable red with balanced fruit and earthy undertones.
Cabernet/Merlot – Hester Creek (VQA)
A classic BC blend with deep berry flavours and velvety tannins.
Malbec – Finca Los Primos (Argentina)
Medium-bodied with ripe plum and spice notes, an easy favourite.
Valpolicella – Folinari (Italy)
Bright cherry and subtle herbal flavours, light and food-friendly.
Pinot Noir – Tinhorn (VQA)
Elegant and silky with layers of red fruit and soft spice.
Cabernet Franc – Lakeside Cellars (VQA)
Vibrant with dark cherry, herbal notes, and refined tannins.
Merlot – Stags Hollow (VQA)
A BC-grown Merlot showcasing bold fruit and a smooth finish.
Merlot – Sandhill (VQA)
Soft and supple, with warm berry flavours.
Naousa Boutari (Greece)
Rich and earthy with dried fruit notes, a true Greek classic.
Nemea Agiorgitiko 2017 (Greece)
Full-bodied with dark fruit and spice, crafted from native grapes.
Tsantali Rapsani Reserve (Greece)
Aged complexity with smoky undertones and rich fruit.
Geometria Peleponnese Agiorgitiko (Greece)
Bright and expressive, a versatile Greek red.
Tsantali Kanenas 2019 (Greece)
Aromatic and fruit-forward, with silky tannins.
Chianti – Ruffino (Italy)
Classic Tuscan style with red cherry, herbs, and a dry finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon – J. Lohr 7 Oaks (California)
Bold and structured with dark fruit, vanilla, and oak.
Barbera – Batasiolo (Italy)
Vibrant acidity with bright cherry and a smooth finish.
Carmenere – Falarina Reserva (Chile)
Spicy and savoury with deep fruit notes.
Cabernet Franc – Tinhorn (VQA)
Full-bodied with earthy minerality and dark fruit.
The Judge – Hester Creek (VQA)
An iconic BC red blend with power and elegance.
Sandhill Small Lots (VQA)
A collector’s wine, limited in production with rich intensity.
Pinot Noir – O’Rourke Family Estate (VQA)
Refined and elegant, a premium BC Pinot Noir.
Lafazanis White (Greece)
Crisp and refreshing, a staple Greek white wine.
Retsina – Lafazanis (Greece)
Traditional pine-resin infused white, distinctive and herbal.
Retsina – Kechribari (Greece)
Classic Greek style with resin notes and bright acidity.
Pinot Gris – Hester Creek (VQA)
Lush stone fruit flavours with a clean finish.
Riesling – Peak Cellars (VQA)
Bright citrus and minerality, with a hint of sweetness.
Sauvignon Blanc – Sandhill (VQA)
Crisp, zesty, and herbaceous.
Rosé – Lakeside Cellars (VQA)
Vibrant pink with berry and floral notes.
Rosé – Quail’s Gate (VQA)
Elegant and dry, with subtle fruit tones.
Chardonnay – Stags Hollow (VQA)
Balanced oak and fruit, creamy with fresh acidity.
Chardonnay – Squeezed Winery
A lighter, fruit-forward take on this classic.
Geometria Moschofilero (Greece)
Aromatic and floral, crisp and refreshing.
Viognier – Sandhill Small Lots (VQA)
Rich and perfumed with peach and honeysuckle.
Sauvignon Blanc – Kim Crawford (New Zealand)
Zesty tropical fruit with vibrant acidity.
Glacial Till Pinot Gris – Peak Cellars (VQA)
Distinctive BC Pinot Gris with depth and freshness.
Tsantali Kanenas Rosé (Greece)
A lively Greek rosé with berry and floral highlights.
Sparkling Riesling – Peak Cellars (VQA)
Crisp and bubbly with citrus brightness.
Lesvos Mist – Ouzo and lemonade, a refreshing Greek-inspired cocktail.
Moscow Mule – Vodka and ginger beer served icy cold.
Cucumber Basil Smash – Fresh and herbal, made with your choice of vodka or gin.
Classic Caesar – Canada’s iconic cocktail with a savoury kick.
Lime Margarita – Tequila and triple sec with a fresh lime bite.
Sangria – Red or white, blended with fruit and a splash of spirits.
Old Fashioned – A timeless whiskey classic with bitters.
Negroni – Equal parts gin, vermouth, and Campari.
Aperol Spritz – Bright and sparkling Italian aperitivo.
Midnight in Athens – Metaxa brandy with amaretto over ice.
House Martinis – Classic martini options, chilled to perfection.
Empress Gin, Hendricks Gin, Grey Goose Vodka, 7 Star Metaxa Brandy, Ouzo 12, Woodford Reserve, Jameson, Glenfiddich, Lagavulin
A curated selection of premium spirits, available neat, on the rocks, or in highballs.
Beer on Tap – Local craft options like Parallel 49 Pale Ale and Craft Lager.
Bottled Beer – Budweiser, Canadian, Coors Light.
Imports – Corona, MGD, Fix, Mythos, Stella Artois, Steamworks IPA, Guinness.
Rotating Cider on Tap – Ask your server for today’s selection.
Bottled Ciders – Okanagan Peach Cider, Whiteclaw Black Cherry.
Non-Alcoholic Options – Heineken, Corona, Paloma.
Legendary Olympia Pizza – House-made dough, rich tomato sauce, and a mix of classic toppings that locals have loved for decades.
Souvlaki Platters – Tender chicken, pork, beef, lamb, or prawns skewered and grilled, served with rice, roast potatoes, vegetables, and tzatziki.
Spanakopita – Golden filo pastry filled with spinach, onions, feta, and dill.
Calamari – Lightly fried squid served with cool, creamy tzatziki.
Lamb Trio – A sampler of lamb souvlaki, lamb chop, and kleftico for those who can’t choose just one.
Mousaka – Layers of potato, eggplant, and zucchini baked with seasoned beef and béchamel.
Feta Fries – Crispy fries topped with Olympia’s house spice blend and crumbled feta.
Family-owned restaurant with more than 50 years of tradition in Kelowna.
Cozy taverna-style atmosphere with Greek music and a lively, welcoming vibe.
Generous portions, perfect for sharing or family dinners.
Mix of casual dining and celebratory atmosphere — a favorite for birthdays and group gatherings.
Warm hospitality that makes guests feel like part of the Olympia family.
Large on-site parking lot with plenty of free spaces.
Wheelchair accessible entrance and dining area.
Close to public transit with bus routes along Highway 33 offering easy access.
Suitable for families with strollers and for seniors needing easy entry.
Located on Highway 33 in Rutland, a well-known central spot in Kelowna.
Near Rutland Centennial Park and a short drive from Orchard Park Mall.
Easy to find along the main road, just minutes from Highway 97.
Dine-in with full service.
Take-out for families and quick weeknight meals.
Delivery available through local delivery services.
Catering options for larger gatherings and events upon request.
Guests consistently praise the authentic Greek flavors and large, satisfying portions.
Many highlight the pizza as some of the best in Kelowna.
Reviews often mention the friendly, family-style service and welcoming staff.
Regulars appreciate the restaurant’s longstanding reputation as a Kelowna institution.
Some note the lively atmosphere can get busy during peak evenings — a sign of its popularity.