Odyssey Restaurant is like a slice of Greece magically transported to the vibrant heart of Chesterfield. It's a place where customers embark on an authentic journey through the rich flavours, captivating sounds, and the delightful ambiance of Greece.
Nestled at 1-3 Knifesmithgate in the town centre, this charming eatery is a testament to the cultural fusion embodied by its Greek family owners. Housed within a traditional English building that once bore the name of the old Queen's Head, Odyssey breathes new life into this historical site. It masterfully marries the charm of English tradition with the vibrant spirit of Greece, preserving the building's architectural beauty while infusing it with the sights and scents that evoke the very essence of Greece. There is also a little spot which hosts a small market stall selling Greek mountain and mint teas and various Greek cooking herbs.
Known for their beautiful salads, delicious options are on the menu here. The Odyssey salad features cherry tomatoes, grilled halloumi, topped with balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, croutons, a sprinkle of oregano and freshly grilled chicken fillets on a bed with an assortment of green seasonal salad leaves. Perhaps you'll order some dips to go with your salad and bread, like the freshly homemade tzatziki, a feta cheese spread of tirokafteri, or a fava dip made with freshly split pea spread, served with onions and capers, topped with a sprinkle of olive oil.
The meze appetisers include a dakos dish of Cretan options, including paximadi, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, capers and oregano. For your main, why not try the pasitito - a Greek baked pasta dish with layers of Greek pasta, mince steak beef cooked in tomato sauce and herbs, sprinkled with feta cheese, topped with béchamel and cooked in the oven served with green salad on the side, or, fresh vegan skewers consisting of mushrooms, peppers, cherry tomatoes and baby potatoes specially seasoned, grilled, and accompanied by homemade crisps.