Elia's Mediterranean Cuisine
2128 SOUTH BEND AVENUE
SOUTH BEND, IN 46637
Cuisines: Catering, Greek, Lebanese, Vegetarian
INSPIRED BY OUR AGE-OLD RECIPES, PASSED DOWN OVER FOUR GENERATIONS, OUR DISHES WILL NOT ONLY SATISFY YOUR APPETITE, BUT WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO THE TASTES AND SMELLS OF GENUINE, LEBANESE HOME-STYLE COOKING!
| Monday | — | — |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 01:45 | 04:00 - 07:15 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 01:45 | 04:00 - 07:15 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 01:45 | 04:00 - 07:15 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 01:45 | 04:00 - 07:15 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 01:45 | 04:00 - 07:15 |
| Sunday | — | — |
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APPETIZERS
Get your meal started with one of our homemade appetizers. Pick one or more of the traditional recipes made from scratch here in our own kitchen.| BABA GHANNOUGE Puree of roasted eggplant, lemon juice, olive oil, sesame sauce and garlic, served with pita bread. (vegan, gluten-free) | $7.25 |
| BABA GHANNOUGE & VEGGIES Baba ghannouge dip served with a variety of vegetables. (vegan, gluten-free) | $9.25 |
| FALAFEL (APPETIZER) Ground fava beans, chick peas, onions and garlic, mixed with spices, then deep fried to crispiness, served with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and tahini sauce. (vegan, gluten-free) | $4.25 |
| FOUL MOUDAMAS Boiled fava beans with lemon juice, olive oil and garlic, served with pita bread. (vegan, gluten-free) | $7.25 |
| GARLIC LABNEH Homemade yogurt mixed with fresh garlic topped with extra virgin olive oil, served with slices of cucumbers and tomatoes. (vegetarian, gluten-free) | $8.25 |
| GARLIC PASTE (APPETIZER) Served with pita bread. (vegan, gluten-free) | $6.25 |
| HOUMMOS A finely blended dip of chick peas, sesame sauce and garlic, served with pita bread. (vegan, gluten-free) | $7.25 |
| HOUMMOS & VEGGIES A variety of fresh vegetables with our hoummos dip, served with pita bread. (vegan, gluten-free) | $9.25 |
| MEAT GRAPE LEAF ROLLS (APPETIZER) Grape leaves filled with delicately spiced ground beef and rice, served with yogurt. (gluten-free) | $7.50 |
| MEAT PIE Fresh homemade dough stuffed with ground beef, onions and spices, then baked. | $3.50 |
| MEZZAH Appetizer sampler of hoummos, baba ghannouge, vegetarian grape leaf rolls and tabouli. (vegan) | $9.99 |
| SPANAKOPITA (APPETIZER) A blend of spinach, feta cheese, eggs, onions and basil layered between sheets of flaky phyllo dough. (vegetarian) | $2.99 |
| VEGETARIAN GRAPE LEAF ROLLS (APPETIZER) Grape leaves filled with rice, onion, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice and oil. (vegan, gluten-free) | $6.99 |
SALADS
Offering a delicious selection of healthy salads made with fresh greens and our special ingredients. Add shish tawouk (chicken), gyro meat or falafel for additional charge.| FATOUSH SALAD (FOR TWO) Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper, onions, parsley, mint, toasted pita bread with house dressing made with sumac, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. (vegan) | $10.99 |
| FATOUSH SALAD (HALF) Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green pepper, onions, parsley, mint, toasted pita bread with house dressing made with sumac, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. (vegan) | $5.99 |
| GREEK SALAD Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, olives and feta cheese with homemade Greek dressing (olive oil, vinegar and seasonings). (vegetarian, gluten-free) | $6.50 |
| LEBANESE SALAD Lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers with house dressing made with sumac, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. (vegan, gluten-free) | $5.50 |
| MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER & TOMATO SALAD Cucumber, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, olive oil and sea salt. (vegan, gluten-free) | $6.99 |
| SOUP & SALAD Lentil soup with your choice of Lebanese salad, Greek salad or Mediterranean Cucumber & Tomato salad. (vegetarian) | $8.99 |
| TABOULI (FULL) Moistened bulgar (crushed wheat) mixed with diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, onions, lemon juice, olive oil and spices. (vegan) | $6.99 |
| TABOULI (HALF) Moistened bulgar (crushed wheat) mixed with diced tomatoes, chopped parsley, onions, lemon juice, olive oil and spices. (vegan) | $3.99 |
MEAT ENTREES
A variety of traditional Lebanese entrees prepared from family recipes using the choicest ingredients and spices imported from our sources in the Mediterranean.| BEEF SHAWARMA Baked beef slices, onions and tomatoes marinated in red wine vinegar and spices. Served with tahini sauce and your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice or Shawarma salad. | $16.99 |
| CHICKEN KEBAB Fire grilled chicken breast tenders, onions and green peppers. Served with garlic paste and your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice, midardara, Lebanese salad. | $16.99 |
| CHICKEN SHAWARMA Baked chicken breast slices marinated in garlic, lemon juice and spices. Served with garlic paste and your choice of one side: rice pilaf or basmati rice. | $15.99 |
| GRILLED COMBO Shish tawouk, kafta and shish kebab. Served with your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice, midardara or Lebanese salad. | $17.99 |
| GRILLED SALMON Grilled salmon filet wrapped in a grape leaf. Served with your choice of one side: steamed vegetables, rice pilaf, basmati rice or midardara. | $17.99 |
| GYROS Gyro meat, served with tomatoes, onions, pita bread, Tzatziki sauce and Greek salad. | $12.99 |
| HASHWI Ground beef, onions and a blend of spices, sliced almonds and/or pine nuts on a bed of your choice of hoummos or rice pilaf. | $14.99 |
| KAFTA A mix of ground beef, parsley, onion and spices, fire grilled. Served with hommous and your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice or midardara. | $15.99 |
| LAMB CHOPS Fire grilled lamb chops marinated in a red wine glaze. Served with loubieh b'zeit and rice pilaf. | $17.99 |
| MEAT GRAPE LEAF ROLLS (ENTREE) Grape leaves filled with delicately spiced ground beef and rice, served with yogurt sauce. | $15.99 |
| MEAT LOVER'S COMBO Hashwi (with your choice of rice or hoummos), kafta and meat grape leaf rolls, served with yogurt sauce. | $16.99 |
| SHISH KEBAB Fire grilled filet mignon, onions and green peppers. Served with your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice, midardara, Lebanese salad. | $17.99 |
| SHISH TAWOUK Grilled chicken breast tenders infused with a fresh garlic and roasted red pepper marinade. Served with your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice, midardara or Lebanese salad. | $15.99 |
VEGETARIAN ENTREES
A variety of fresh, delicious meals for our vegetarian and health-conscious customers using our own family recipes and made with the best ingredients and authentic Lebanese spices and flavors.| CREATE YOUR OWN COMBO (2 ITEMS) Choose two: hoummos, midardara, baba ghannouge, falafel. (vegan) | $8.99 |
| CREATE YOUR OWN COMBO (3 ITEMS) Choose three: hoummos, midardara, baba ghannouge, falafel. (vegan) | $11.99 |
| FALAFEL Ground fava beans, chick peas, onions and garlic, mixed with spices, then deep fried to crispiness, served with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and tahini sauce. (vegan, gluten-free) | $11.99 |
| LOUBIEH B'ZEIT Green beans simmered in onions, tomatoes and fresh cloves of garlic, served with rice pilaf. (vegetarian) | $12.99 |
| MIDARDARA A mix of lentils, rice and sautéed onions, cooked over a slow fire and served with a Lebanese salad (vegan, gluten-free) | $12.99 |
| MIDARDARA BOWL Midardara topped with tabouli, hoummos and garlic paste. (vegan) | $10.99 |
| SPANAKOPITA A blend of spinach, feta cheese, eggs, onions, and basil layered between sheets of flaky phyllo dough and served with a Greek Salad. | $11.99 |
| TIROPITA A blend of feta, parmesan, cottage cheese and eggs layered between sheets of flaky phyllo dough and served with a Greek salad. (vegetarian) | $11.99 |
| VEGETARIAN COMBO Falafel, vegetarian grape leaf rolls, midardara and tabouli, served with tahini sauce. (vegan) | $14.99 |
| VEGETARIAN GRAPE LEAF ROLLS (ENTREE) Ground fava beans, chick peas, onions and garlic, mixed with spices, then deep fried to crispiness, served with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and tahini sauce. (vegan, gluten-free) | $14.99 |
LUNCH ENTREES
Available Tuesday - Friday, 11:00am - 2:00pm.| BEEF SHAWARMA (LUNCH) Baked beef slices, onions and tomatoes marinated in red wine vinegar and spices. Served with tahini sauce and your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice, midardara, Lebanese salad. | $9.99 |
| CHICKEN KEBAB (LUNCH) Fire grilled chunks of chicken breast tenders, green onions and peppers. Served with garlic paste and your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice, midardara, Lebanese salad. | $10.99 |
| CHICKEN SHAWARMA (LUNCH) Baked chicken breast slices marinated in garlic, oil and spices. Served with garlic paste and your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice, midardara, Lebanese salad. | $8.99 |
| CREATE YOUR OWN 2-ITEM COMBO (LUNCH) Choose two: hoummos, midardara, baba ghannouge, falafel. (vegan, gluten-free) | $8.99 |
| CREATE YOUR OWN 3-ITEM COMBO Choose three: hoummos, midardara, baba ghannouge, falafel. (vegan, gluten-free) | $10.99 |
| FALAFEL (LUNCH) Ground fava beans, chick peas, onions and garlic, mixed with spices, then deep fried to crispiness, served with tomatoes, lettuce, pickles and sesame sauce. (vegan, gluten-free) | $9.50 |
| HASHWI (LUNCH) Ground beef, onion, blend of spices, pine nuts and/or slivered almonds on a bed of hoummos or rice. | $9.99 |
| KAFTA (LUNCH) A mix of ground beef, parsley, onion and spices, fire grilled. Served with hommous and your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice or midardara. | $8.99 |
| LENTIL SOUP & SALAD Lentil soup paired with a lebanese or greek salad. | $6.95 |
| LOUBIEH B'ZEIT (LUNCH) Green beans simmered in onions, tomatoes and fresh cloves of garlic, served with rice. (vegetarian) | $8.99 |
| MEAT GRAPE LEAF ROLLS (LUNCH ENTREE) Delicately spiced ground beef and rice-filled grape leaves. Served with yogurt. | $9.99 |
| MIDARDARA (LUNCH) A specialty mix of lentil, rice and sautéed onions cooked over fire and served with Lebanese salad. (vegan, gluten-free) | $8.99 |
| MIDARDARA BOWL (LUNCH) Midardara topped with tabouli, hoummos and garlic paste. (vegan) | $8.99 |
| MIXED GRILL (LUNCH) Shish tawouk and kafta. Served with your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice, midardara or Lebanese salad. | $11.99 |
| SHISH KEBAB (LUNCH) Fire grilled filet mignon, green onions and peppers. Served with your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice, midardara, Lebanese salad. | $11.99 |
| SHISH TAWOUK (LUNCH) Grilled chicken breast tenders infused with a fresh garlic and roasted red pepper marinade. Served with your choice of one side: rice pilaf, basmati rice, midardara Lebanese salad. | $9.99 |
| SPANAKOPITA (LUNCH) A tasty blend of spinach, feta cheese, eggs, onions and basil, layered between sheets of flaky phyllo dough. Served with Greek salad. (vegetarian) | $10.99 |
| TIROPITA (LUNCH) Feta, parmesan and cottage cheese, eggs, layered between sheets of flaky phyllo dough. Served with Greek salad. (vegetarian) | $10.99 |
| VEGETARIAN COMBO (LUNCH) Falafel, vegetarian grape leaf rolls, midardara and tabouli, served with tahini sauce and pita bread. | $10.99 |
| VEGETARIAN GRAPE LEAF ROLLS (LUNCH ENTREE) Grape leaves filled with rice, onions, tomatoes and parsley. (vegan, gluten-free) | $9.99 |
LUNCH SANDWICHES
Available tuesday - friday, 11:00am - 2:00pm. See entrees for description. Add a lebanese salad to any sandwich for an additional charge.| ANITA FALAFEL SANDWICH (LUNCH) With falafel, hoummos, garlic and tabouli. (vegan) | $8.99 |
| ANITA SANDWICH (LUNCH) With hoummos, garlic and tabouli. Add falafel for additional charge. (vegan) | $6.99 |
| BEEF SHAWARMA SANDWICH (LUNCH) With sesame sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. | $6.50 |
| CHICKEN SHAWARMA SANDWICH (LUNCH) With garlic paste and pickles. | $6.50 |
| FALAFEL SANDWICH (LUNCH) With sesame sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. (vegan) | $6.50 |
| GYROS (LUNCH) With tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. | $6.50 |
| HASHWI SANDWICH (LUNCH) With hoummos and pickles. | $6.50 |
| KAFTA SANDWICH (LUNCH) With hoummos, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles. | $6.50 |
| SHISH TAWOUK SANDWICH (LUNCH) With lettuce, tomatoes, garlic and pickles. | $6.50 |
| VEGETARIAN GRAPE LEAVES SANDWICH (LUNCH) With feta cheese, green pepper and lettuce. (vegan) | $4.95 |
CREATE YOUR OWN MEDITERRANEAN BOWL
Available for lunch or dinner.| CREATE YOUR OWN MEDITERRANEAN BOWL Choose a base (basmati rice, midardara, mixed greens, rice pilaf). Choose a protein (beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, shish tawouk, falafel, kafta). Choose up to 3 toppings (baba ghannouge, cucumber/tomato salad, garlic paste, hoummos, Mediterranean pickles, onions with sumac, tabouli, tahini sauce). | $9.99 |
SIDES
| BASMATI RICE (SIDE) (vegan, gluten-free) | $3.50 |
| CHICKEN (SIDE) | $3.25 |
| EXTRA PITA (4 SLICES) | $0.99 |
| FETA CHEESE (SIDE) | $0.99 |
| GARLIC PASTE (SIDE) (vegan, gluten-free) | $0.99 |
| GYRO MEAT (SIDE) | $3.25 |
| LENTIL SOUP (vegan, gluten-free) | $5.25 |
| LOUBIE (SIDE) (vegan, gluten-free) | $4.99 |
| MIDARDARA (SIDE) (vegan, gluten-free) | $4.99 |
| OLIVES (SIDE) | $2.50 |
| RICE PILAF (SIDE) (vegetarian) | $3.50 |
| TAHINI SAUCE (SIDE) (vegan, gluten-free) | $0.99 |
| TZATZIKI SAUCE (SIDE) (vegetarian, gluten-free) | $0.99 |
| VEGGIES (SIDE) (vegan, gluten-free) | $3.99 |
| YOGURT (SIDE) | $0.99 |
DESSERTS
| BAKLAWA | $1.99 |
| BURMA | $2.25 |
| NAMMOURA | $1.99 |
CATERING
Trays feed 15-20 people. Must order by 5pm the night before delivery.| BABA GHANNOUGE WITH PITA (TRAY) | $45.50 |
| BASMATI RICE (TRAY) | $23.99 |
| BURMA (TRAY) | $75.50 |
| CASHEW BAKLAWA (TRAY) | $60.50 |
| CHICKEN KEBAB WITH RICE PILAF (PER PIECE) | $3.50 |
| FALAFEL WITH TAHINI SAUCE (20 PIECES) | $18.50 |
| FOUL MOUDAMAS (TRAY) | $40.50 |
| GARLIC PASTE WITH PITA (TRAY) | $69.99 |
| GREEK SALAD (TRAY) | $39.99 |
| HOUMMOS WITH PITA (TRAY) | $43.50 |
| KAFTA WITH RICE PILAF (PER PIECE) | $3.50 |
| KIBBEE WITH YOGURT SAUCE (PER PIECE) | $2.50 |
| LEBANESE SALAD (TRAY) | $34.99 |
| LOUBIEH B'ZEIT (TRAY) | $40.50 |
| MEAT GRAPE LEAF ROLLS (20 PIECE) | $15.99 |
| MEAT PIES (PER PIECE) | $3.50 |
| MIDARDARA (TRAY) | $33.99 |
| MIXED BAKLAWA (TRAY) | $40.50 |
| NAMOURA (TRAY) | $50.50 |
| RICE PILAF (TRAY) Vegetarian, but *not* vegan or gluten-free. | $23.99 |
| SHISH KEBAB WITH RICE PILAF (PER PIECE) | $4.50 |
| SPANAKOPITA (PER PIECE) | $2.99 |
| TABOULI WITH PITA (TRAY) | $45.50 |
| TAWOUK W/ GARLIC PASTE & RICE PILAF (PER PIECE) | $3.50 |
| VEGETARIAN GRAPE LEAF ROLLS (20 PIECES) | $15.99 |
| WALNUT BAKLAWA (TRAY) | $60.50 |
