Starters
Melis Red Lentil Soup
A smooth and comforting lentil soup, delicately seasoned with chef’s spices & served with warm artisan bread.
Melis Mezze Plate (V)
A festive tasting plate of şakşuka, hummus, babaganoush & tzatziki served with homemade bread.
Fresh Oysters
Served on ice with lemon, shallot vinaigrette & a touch of tabasco.
Chicken Liver Pâté
Velvety smooth chicken liver pâté, served with caramelised onion chutney & toasted brioche.
Mains
Melis Traditional Roast Turkey with all the Trimmings
Slices of roast turkey, pigs in blankets, sage & onion stuffing, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rich gravy & cranberry sauce.
Festive Nut Roast (V)
Homemade nut & vegetable roast with cranberry glaze, roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts & vegan gravy.
Kleftiko Lamb Shank
Slow-braised lamb shank infused with garlic, lemon, oregano & rosemary, served with golden roast potatoes, seasonal greens & a rich cooking jus.
Festive Turkish Mixed Grill
Chargrilled lamb chops, chicken shish & adana kebab, served with rice, roast winter vegetables & garlic yoghurt, finished with a hint of pomegranate glaze.
3 Courses — £69.95
Consumer Advisory: Alert your server if you have special dietary or allergic requirements.
Desserts
Apple & Cinnamon Crumble
Warm spiced apple & cinnamon crumble with vanilla custard.
Sütlaç (Baked Rice Pudding)
Creamy oven-baked rice pudding, finished with a hint of cinnamon.
Baklava with Vanilla Ice Cream
Layers of crisp filo pastry, pistachios & syrup, served with vanilla ice cream.
Traditional Christmas Pudding
Classic steamed Christmas pudding, rich with dried fruits & spices, served with warm brandy sauce.
Festive Cocktails & Winter Warmers
Sugar Cookie Espresso Martini 9.95
Creamy Baileys, vanilla vodka and Disaronno shaken with fresh espresso — a sweet cookie-like spin on a classic.
Boozy Bounty 9.95
Coconut rum and Baileys topped with rich chocolate milk and cream, finished with a chocolate bar garnish.
Grinch Mimosa 9.95
A festive mix of orange juice, sparkling wine, and blue curaçao with a glittering green twist, topped with cotton candy and a candy cane.
Santa Hat Marg 9.95
A frosty cranberry–tequila margarita blended with strawberries, Cointreau, and sour mix; served in a martini glass with a festive Santa-hat garnish.
Mulled Wine 7.95
A warming blend of spiced red wine, citrus, and aromatics, served with a classic dried orange slice.
Orange Hot Chocolate 4.95
Rich, velvety hot chocolate infused with zesty orange, topped with whipped cream and finished with an aromatic chocolate bar.
Black Forest Hot Chocolate 4.95
Indulgent hot chocolate with a spiced berry background, finished with whipped cream for a cozy dessert-inspired treat.
Mocktails
Grinch Lagoon 6.95
A vibrant blend of pineapple juice and blue curaçao, finished with sparkling lemonade for a refreshing festive mocktail.
Snowball Cooler 6.95
Coconut milk, vanilla syrup & crushed ice, topped with lemonade for a creamy, festive treat.
6 Thatch Leach Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 6BE
Tel: 0161 566 2264 • www.melisrestaurant.co.uk