Name: Elena's Bistro
Address: 29-31 Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG, GB
Telephone: 01376 619468
Price range: £7.50 - £16.50

Cold Starters

Item		Price	Add
Hummus Cold Starter Creamy chickpeas with tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil.		£ 6.50
Mixed Olives Cold Starter Marinated green and black olives.		£ 5.50
Tzatziki Cold Starter Chilled yoghurt with cucumber, garlic and dill.		£ 6.50
Burrata CheeseCold Starter Served with cherry tomato salsa, pesto and balsamic dressing.		£ 10.90
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Cold Starter Scottish smoked salmon with avocado and mozzarella served with house tartar sauce.		£ 10.90
Avocado and Prawn cocktail Cold Starter Avocado, baby prawns, and our classic Maries Rosa sauce.		£ 11.90
Avocado Hummus Cold Starter Pine bread, pomegranate seeds, olive oil.		£ 7.50

Hot Starters

Item		Price	Add
Filo Parcel Hot Starter Filo pastry filled with feta cheese and parsley.		£ 7.90
King Prawn Hot Starter Pan-fried king prawns with garlic and tomato sauce.		£ 10.90
Butterfly Prawn Hot Starter Crispy battered jumbo prawns, lightly seasoned and fried to a golden crisp. Served with sweet chilli sauce and lemon.		£ 8.90
Grilled Halloumi Hot Starter Grilled halloumi drizzled with honey glaze, finished with thyme and pepper.		£ 8.50
Fried Halloumi Hot Starter Deep fried halloumi sticks, served with sweet chilli sauce.		£ 8.90
Sweet Chilli Chicken Wing Boneless chicken wings marinated in sweet chilll.		£ 8.90
Goat Cheese Hot Starter Goat's cheese with beetroots, walnuts and honey. Contains: Nuts		£ 9.50
Calamari Hot Starter Battered squid with homemade tartar sauce.		£ 9.90
Crispy cauliflower Bites Hot Starter Fried caulifiower florets in lemon and herb dressing.		£ 7.90
Elena's Special Borek Hot Starter Filo rolls filled with spicy sausage, mozzarella and feta cheese.		£ 8.90
Spicy Sausage Hot Starter Cypriot sausage with yoghurt and herb dressing.		£ 8.90
Lamb Liver Pan Hot Starter Pan-fried lamb liver with onions, herbs and spices.		£ 8.00
Hot and Spicy Crispy Squid Hot Starter Premium squid, coated in a light, spicy crisp and fried to golden perfection. Served with fresh lemon with tartar sauce Crisp, delicate, and refined.		£ 9.90

Salads

Item		Price	Add
Goat Cheese Salad Creamy goat cheese, avocado, walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, pomegranate and balsamic. Contains: Nuts		£ 14.90
Chicken Caesar Salad Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, Parmesan. croutons and Caesar dressing.		£ 14.90
Grill Chicken With Avocado Grilled chicken breast, avocado, mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes and house dressing.		£ 14.90
Chicken Escalope Salad Crispy chicken escalope, mixed salad, tomatoes cucumbers, red onions and special dressing.		£ 14.90
Lentil Halloumi Salad Grilled halloumi, grilled peppers, mixed salad, green lentils, red onions, tomatoes and a balsamic dressing. Contains: Nuts		£ 14.90
Burrata Salad Creamy burrata, cherry tomatoes, pesto sauce and extra virgin olive oil.		£ 15.90

Josper Charcoal Grill

Item		Price	Add
Premium Scottish Fillet Steak Lokum (Sauce option plus £2, creamy mushroom or green peppercorn). Exceptional tenderness from prime cut Scottish beef fillet. Served with cherry tomatoes, asparagus and chips. Gluten Free.		£ 44.00
Premium Scottish Ribeye Steak - Creamy Mushroom (Sauce option plus £2, creamy mushroom or green peppercorn). Rich marbling and full of flavour. Served with cherry tomatoes, asparagus and chips. Gluten-free		£ 2.00
Surf and Turf Grilled steak paired with king prawns. Served with cherry tomatoes, asparagus and chips.		£ 46.00
Lamb Cutlets 4pcs Mashed potato, tender broccoli and gravy sauce. Gluten-free		£ 27.00
Elena's Grilled Chicken Marinated chicken, grilled to perfection. Bang bang sauce, served with salad and fries.		£ 21.00
Elena's Grilled Chicken Thighs Marinated char-grilled chicken thighs is (a bit spicy). Served with salad and fries.		£ 21.00
Seabass Fillet Served with mix spinach and baby potatoes. Gluten-free		£ 27.00
Salmon Fillet Mashed potato, asparagus and marinated with a lemon. Gluten-free		£ 27.00
Dover Sole Fish Grilled whole Dover sole served with sauteed vegetables, baby potatoes and lemon.		£ 34.00
Chicken Escalope Crispy fried chicken with fresh, crunchy salad and French fries.		£ 16.00
Slow Roasted Lamb Shank Served with mashed potato, portobello mushroom and gravy. Gluten Free.		£ 27.00

Turkish BBQ Grill

Item		Price	Add
Lokum Lamb Shish Tender cubes of lamb fillet marinated and charcoal grilled. Served with salad.		£ 25.90
Chicken Shish Marinated chicken breast skewers grilled over charcoal. Served with salad		£ 21.50
Chicken and Lamb Mix Shish A combination of marinated chicken and lamb skewers. Served with salad.		£ 23.90
Lamb Ribs Charcoal grilled lamb ribs, full of flavour. Served with salad.		£ 20.00
Chicken Wings Marinated chicken wings grilled to perfection. Served with salad.		£ 19.00
Kofte Juicy, beef kofte seasoned with Anatolian spices and flame-grilled to perfection. Served with salad.		£ 19.00
Whole Seabass Charcoal grilled whole seabass. Served with salad, lemon and baby potatoes.		£ 24.00
Grilled King Prawn Grilled king prawns with garlic and herbs. Served with salad.		£ 22.00
Veggi kebab Charcoal grilled seasonal vegetables and halloumi. Served with salad.		£ 22.00
Turkish Mixed Grill A selection of lamb shish, chicken shish, kofte and lamb chop. Served with salad.		£ 32.00

Oven and Pan Cook

Item		Price	Add
Lamb Shank Served with mashed potato, portobello mushroom and gravy. Gluten-free		£ 27.00
Mix Veggi Pan Pan cooked seasonal vegetables with herbs and olive oil.		£ 19.90

Pastas

Item		Price	Add
Penne Pollo Funghi Chopped, marinated chicken fillet with mushrooms in a creamy Parmesan and herb sauce.		£ 14.90
Spaghetti Bolognese Spaghetti, beef mince and homemade tomato sauce.		£ 14.90
Chicken Milanese Fresh penne pasta with rich tomato and herb sauce topped with crispy chicken escalope.		£ 14.90
Penne Arrabbiata Spicy arrabbiata sauce and garlic olives.		£ 14.90
Raviolacci Astice (Lobster) Fresh ravioli pasta filled with lobster in a creamy white wine, garlic and a hint of chilli.		£ 23.90
Prawn Spaghetti Tiger prawns in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, white wine and red chilli.		£ 24.90
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli Spinach and ricotta ravioli served in a creamy butter and creamy butter sauce.		£ 16.90

Burgers

Item		Price	Add
Steak Burger Lettuce, red onion, tomato, truffle mayo and fried egg.		£ 24.95
Tom's Tower Burger Two homemade dry age beef patties, caramelised onion, lettuce, tomato, melted cheese and gherkin.		£ 22.00
Big Taffy Burger Homemade dry age beef patty, sunny side up egg, smoked streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion and melted cheese.		£ 15.90
Worcester Blue Burger Beef patties, blue cheese, caramelised onion, garlic mayo, brioche bun.		£ 16.90
Kimchi Burger Beef patties, kimchi ketchup, gochujang mayo house kimchi, baby gem lettuce, brioche.		£ 16.50
Chicken Burger Grilled chicken breast marinated to perfection with lettuce, tomato and garlic.		£ 14.00
Spicy Chicken Thigh Burger Grilled chicken thighs, garlic mayo, pickled, baby gem lettuce, brioche bun.		£ 14.00
Classic Cheese Burger Add bacon or fried egg £2.00. 200g homemade dry age beef patty, lettuce, caramelised onion, gherkin and American cheese.		£ 13.90
Vegetarian Halloumi Burger Lettuce, portobello mushrooms, red onion, halloumi cheese, roasted pepper and sweet chili sauce.		£ 14.00
Chorizo Burger Homemade dry age beef patty, slices of chorizo, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce and smoked cheese.		£ 14.00

Sides

Item		Price
Truffle and Parmesan Chips		£ 7.90
Asparagus		£ 7.50
Creamy Butter Mash		£ 5.90
Mix Salad		£ 5.90
Mixed Vegetables		£ 5.90
Tender Broccoli		£ 7.50
Turkish Pide Bread		£ 3.50
Sourdough Bread		£ 3.50
Rice		£ 4.50
Pan-Fried Baby Potatoes		£ 6.90
Creamy or Garlic Spinach	Creamy Spinach	£ 7.50
	Garlic Spinach	£ 7.50
Cheese Board		£ 14.90
Garlic Bread		£ 4.90

Feel Special

Item		Price
The Orekkie Free range smoked bacon, grilled cumberland sausage, hash browns, beans, served with a slice of sourdough.		£ 11.75
Elena's Magic Grilled cumberland sausage, smoked bacon, free range egg, hash brown, grilled tomato, portobello mushroom, baked beans and sourdough.		£ 14.75
The Ohio Free range scrambled egg, smoky bacon, grilled cumberland sausage, portobello mushroom, hash brown, baked beans and french toast or homemade fluffy pancake, sweet fresh mascarpone with mixed berries.	French Toast	£ 16.50
Free range scrambled egg, smoky bacon, grilled cumberland sausage, portobello mushroom, hash brown, baked beans and french toast or homemade fluffy pancake, sweet fresh mascarpone with mixed berries.	Homemade Fluffy Pancake	£ 16.50
From the Med Free range egg, grilled halloumi, sliced Turkish sausage, olives, feta cheese, jam, honey, grilled tomato and peppers, filo pastry, salad served with sourdough.		£ 16.50
Vegan Lover Vegan sausage, hash brown, grilled portobello mushroom and tomato, avocado, grilled asparagus, spinach, baked beans, hummus and falafel with sourdough.		£ 17.90
Veggie Crush Vegetarian sausage, free range poached egg, grilled mushroom, grilled halloumi tomato, avocado, spinach, baked beans and sourdough.		£ 15.40

Breakfast Classic Style

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The Halloumi Delight Poached egg, grilled halloumi, hash browns, grilled tomato, baked beans and avocado.		£ 12.75
Sunny Side Feast Perfectly poached eggs and smoked salmon on toasted English muffin, topped with smashed avocado and sautéed mushrooms.		£ 12.95
The Morning Champion Egg, 2 bacon, cumberland sausage, mushrooms, hash browns and baked beans.		£ 12.50
The Big English Scrambled eggs, 2 bacon, Cumberland sausage, black pudding, chips and baked beans.		£ 12.50
The British Classic Egg, 2 bacon, Cumberland sausage, baked beans and chips.		£ 10.95
Anatolian Feast Fried egg, turkey rashers, sucuk, grilled halloumi, mushrooms and grilled tomato - inspired by Turkish breakfasts.		£ 12.95

Brunch Corner

Item		Price	Add
Feta Crush Free range poached eggs, sourdough topped with smashed avocado, feta cheese and sundried tomatoes.		£ 13.45
Smashed Avo Poached Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough topped with free range poached eggs. Add £3.50 halloumi, bacon or salmon.		£ 11.90
Shakshuka Crumbled feta cheese, slow cooked tomato and peppers, aubergine with free range poached eggs and sourdough toast.		£ 13.45
Elena's Eggs Florentine Toasted brioche with baby leaf spinach and free range poached eggs. Topped with hollandaise sauce.		£ 13.45
Elena's Eggs Benedict Toasted brioche with ham or smoked bacon and free range poached eggs. Topped with hollandaise sauce.		£ 13.45
Elena's Eggs Royale Toasted sourdough with smoked salmon and free range poached eggs. Topped with hollandaise sauce. Add (halloumi, bacon, salmon) £3.50.		£ 14.45
Menemen Turkish style scrambled eggs cooked with peppers, tomatoes and onions. Served with sourdough. Add (sujuk, bacon, feta or cheese) £3.50.		£ 13.45

Sweet and Lush

Item		Price	Add
Granola Bowl Creamy greek yoghurt with mixed berries and walnuts, drizzled with your choice of honey or maple syrup.		£ 10.90
Naughty Bowl Creamy homemade porridge, topped with berry jam, slice banana, spoon of organic peanut butter.		£ 10.90
Classic Porridge Creamy homemade porridge served with maple syrup or honey.		£ 9.90
French Toast and Mix Berries Slice of bread soaked dipped with free range egg, sweet fresh mascarpone with your choice of maple syrup or honey. Topped with a mix of fruits.		£ 15.40
Waffle Breakfast Fresh waffle, free range egg, grilled cumberland sausage, smoky bacon and mixed berries.		£ 17.50
Biscoff American Pancake Thick, fluffy pancakes topped with crushed lotus biscoff cookies and biscoff spread. Topped with banana and berries.		£ 15.50
Pancake Pistachio Pistachio spread with mix berries and mascarpone, maple syrup or honey.		£ 18.90
N Oreo Waffle Belgian waffle sprinkled with oreo biscuit, nutella, chocolate sauce mixed berries and vanilla ice cream.		£ 15.50
Pancakes Home made fluffy pancakes, sweet fresh mascarpone and seasonal fruit.		£ 11.45
Belgium Homemade Waffles Sweet belgian homemade waffles, served with maple syrup and topped with a mix of fruits.		£ 15.45
Elena's Essex French Toast Feast A selection of 6 golden french toast sticks served with indulgent sauces and toppings you can choose 4 out of the 6 options.		£ 17.90

Omelettes

Item		Price	Add
Omelette		£ 9.90
Mexican Omelette Jalapeno, mixed pepper, tomato, onion, sweetcorn and cheese.		£ 13.95
Elena's Special Omelette Portobello mushroom, grill peppers, spinach, cheddar and grill onion's.		£ 15.50
Mediterranean Omelette Free range egg, spicy sausage, butter and cheddar.		£ 16.40

Jacket Potato

Item		Price
Jacket Potato	1 Topping	£ 6.90
	2 Toppings	£ 8.90
	3 Toppings	£ 10.50

Paninis

Item		Price	Add
Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Pesto Panini Classic Italian-style panini with melted mozzarella, tomato and basil pesto.		£ 12.50
Ham and Mozzarella Panini Smoked hjam layered with gooey mozzarella in a toasted panini.		£ 12.50
Bacon and Mozzarella Panini Bacon and melted mozzarella pressed in golden Italian bread.		£ 12.50
Tuna Melt Panini Tuna, red onion, and melted cheese toasted to perfection.		£ 12.50
Elena's Special Panini Sauteed sausage, egg, and mozzarella - Elena's signature hot panini.		£ 12.50
Chicken Pesto Panini Grilled chicken, olive, mozerella, pesto served with salad.		£ 12.50

Wraps

Item		Price	Add
Chicken Escalope Wrap Crispy chicken, melted cheese, salad, tomatoes with bang bang sauce.		£ 13.50
Elena's Grilled Chicken Wrap Marinated grilled chicken with smashed avocado, mixed leaves, tomato and mayo.		£ 13.50
Halloumi and Avocado Wrap Grilled halloumi, crushed avocado, grilled peppers, red onions.		£ 13.50
Falafel and Avocado Wrap Crispy falafel, hummus with avocado, fresh salad, red onions, tomatoes and grilled peppers.		£ 13.50

Sandwich Menu

Item		Price	Add
Smoked Salmon (Elena's Style) Sandwich Philadelphia cheese, sourdough bread, smashed avocado, mix leaves, cucumber.		£ 11.45
Hot Salt Beef Sandwich Sourdough bread, salt beef, pickled cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and mustard.		£ 11.45
Halloumi and Avocado (Sourdough) Grilled halloumi, crushed avocado, and tomato basil pesto.		£ 11.45
Chicken, Halloumi and Avocado Sandwich Grilled chicken, halloumi, avocado, and tomato — rich and filling.		£ 11.45
Chicken BLT Sandwich Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, and tomato with sourdough.		£ 11.45

Pastas

Item		Price	Add
Penne Polo Funghi Chopped, marinated chicken fillet with mushrooms in a creamy parmesan and herb sauce.		£ 14.90
Chicken Milanese Fresh penne pasta with rich tomato and herb sauce topped with crispy chicken.		£ 14.90
Spaghetti Bolognese Spaghetti, beef mince and homemade tomato sauce.		£ 14.90
Penne Arrabiatta Spicy arrabiatta sauce and garlic olives.		£ 14.90

Salads

Item		Price	Add
Goat Cheese Salad Creamy goat cheese, sliced avocado, mixed salad, walnuts and sundried tomatoes with balsamic dressing. Contains Nuts.		£ 14.90
Chicken Caesar Salad Crunchy lettuce with homemade Caesar dressing, grilled chicken, shaved parmesan, topped with croutons.		£ 14.90
Grill Chicken with Avocado Salad Grilled marinated chicken served with avocado, mix salad, cherry tomato, cucumber, olive oil and homemade pesto sauce.		£ 14.90
Chicken Escalope Salad Chicken escalope, mixed sallad, tomatoes, cucumber and red onions with a balsamic dressing.		£ 14.90
Lentil Halloumi Salad Grilled halloumi, grilled peppers, mixed salad, green lentils, red onions, tomatoes and a balsamic dressing.		£ 14.90
Burrata Salad Mix leaves, cherry tomatoes, buratta cheese with pesto sauce. Served with sourdough bread.		£ 15.90

Desserts

Item		Price	Add
Eypio's Sebastian Cheesecake Served by slice.		£ 7.95
Rock Side Brownie		£ 7.95
Tiramisu		£ 7.95
Magnolia Magnolia is one of our most popular desserts. It's made with layers of smooth, velvety cream, crumbled biscuits, and fresh fruit. It's not overly sweet – just perfectly balanced – and very light, so it's the kind of dessert you can enjoy even after a big meal.		£ 8.50
Warm Dark Chocolate and Cherry Fondant Chocolate fudge with vanilla ice cream.		£ 9.50
Cheeseboard 3 local cheeses, chutney, crackers, walnuts and grapes.		£ 14.99
Ice-Cream Scooped.		£ 7.00
Sorbet Scooped.		£ 8.95

Coffees

Item		Price	Add
Espresso Double 227ml		£ 2.95
Cortado 227ml		£ 3.00
Flat White 227ml		£ 3.40
Latte 341ml		£ 3.60
Cappuccino 341ml		£ 3.60
Americano 227ml		£ 3.10
Mocha 341ml		£ 3.40
Decafe Coffee 341ml		£ 3.90
Ice Coffee 341ml		£ 4.90
Green Matcha 341ml		£ 4.50
Hot Chocolate 341ml		£ 3.50

Teas

Item		Price	Add
Decaf Tea 341ml		£ 2.95
Breakfast Tea 341ml		£ 2.95
Earl Grey Tea 341ml		£ 2.95
Jasmine Tea 341ml		£ 2.95
Peppermint Tea 341ml		£ 2.95
Green Tea 341ml		£ 2.95
Chamomile Tea 341ml		£ 2.95
Fresh Mint Tea 341ml		£ 3.20

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Restaurant Details

Elena's Bistro

29-31 Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG

01376 619468

Elena's Bistro Takeaway Menu

Cold Starters

Hummus Cold Starter

Mixed Olives Cold Starter

Tzatziki Cold Starter

Burrata CheeseCold Starter

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Cold Starter

Avocado and Prawn cocktail Cold Starter

Avocado Hummus Cold Starter

Hot Starters

Filo Parcel Hot Starter

King Prawn Hot Starter

Butterfly Prawn Hot Starter

Grilled Halloumi Hot Starter

Fried Halloumi Hot Starter

Sweet Chilli Chicken Wing

Goat Cheese Hot Starter

Calamari Hot Starter

Crispy cauliflower Bites Hot Starter

Elena's Special Borek Hot Starter

Spicy Sausage Hot Starter

Lamb Liver Pan Hot Starter

Hot and Spicy Crispy Squid Hot Starter

Salads

Goat Cheese Salad

Chicken Caesar Salad

Grill Chicken With Avocado

Chicken Escalope Salad

Lentil Halloumi Salad

Burrata Salad

Josper Charcoal Grill

Premium Scottish Fillet Steak Lokum

Premium Scottish Ribeye Steak - Creamy Mushroom

Surf and Turf

Lamb Cutlets 4pcs

Elena's Grilled Chicken

Elena's Grilled Chicken Thighs

Seabass Fillet

Salmon Fillet

Dover Sole Fish

Chicken Escalope

Slow Roasted Lamb Shank

Turkish BBQ Grill

Lokum Lamb Shish

Chicken Shish

Chicken and Lamb Mix Shish

Lamb Ribs

Chicken Wings

Kofte

Whole Seabass

Grilled King Prawn

Veggi kebab

Turkish Mixed Grill

Oven and Pan Cook

Lamb Shank

Mix Veggi Pan

Pastas

Penne Pollo Funghi

Spaghetti Bolognese

Chicken Milanese

Penne Arrabbiata

Raviolacci Astice (Lobster)

Prawn Spaghetti

Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli

Burgers

Steak Burger

Tom's Tower Burger

Big Taffy Burger

Worcester Blue Burger

Kimchi Burger

Chicken Burger

Spicy Chicken Thigh Burger

Classic Cheese Burger

Vegetarian Halloumi Burger

Chorizo Burger

Sides

Truffle and Parmesan Chips

Asparagus

Creamy Butter Mash

Mix Salad