Chef Nikos Gjo at Eagle Vaults strives to create unique, high-quality breakfasts. He blends English flavors with Mediterranean twists.
Nikos is 37 years old and creates unique dishes centered on traditional English food. However, he infuses them with a Mediterranean twist, mixing Albanian and Cretan flavors with his adopted home’s traditions.
The English dishes incorporate Mediterranean herbs. These herbs add a rich flavor that Nikos believes makes you want more. He has worked in the food trade for 25 years. He wants high quality food at affordable prices and understands customer’s budgets. This is a challenge today.
You can get a two-course lunch for £12.95, or a three-course meal for £15.95. They make everything in-house and use local ingredients whenever possible, showcasing English cooking with Mediterranean flair.
Eagle Vaults has 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor after 239 reviews, and 4.4 stars on Google from 464 reviews. He hopes every dish is good, and they are especially known for breakfasts and lunches.
Eagle Vaults receives praise for its steaks, sourced from a secret butcher and dry-aged for 35 days. Aligning with Nikos’ aim for affordable, high-quality food, he also strives for the best breakfasts in Worcester and has received many recommendations.
Breakfast is served from 9 AM to 3 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and 10 AM to 3 PM on Sundays. Lunches are served noon to 3 PM Tuesday to Sunday, while dinners are available Wednesday to Saturday from 6 PM to 9 PM.
Nikos spent most of his life in Crete and was previously head chef at Fiesta del Asado, an Argentinian steakhouse with locations in Solihull and Birmingham. He also worked at Creta Palace, a five-star hotel in Crete, for nine years and began cooking at age 12 in his godfather’s kitchen.
Nikos believes their food quality and standards are unique. He says customers are often surprised and wowed by their experience.
Breakfast includes a full English for £11.95. It comes with homemade sausage and smoked bacon, potatoes, mushrooms, and tomatoes. You also get beans, sourdough, and your choice of egg.
Other breakfast options include a vegetarian English breakfast and a vegan choice. They also have omelets with different fillings such as chorizo, ham, cheese, and veggies. You can also try avo mash, Benedicts, Florentine, or pancakes.
Lunch and dinner options include gyros with chicken or pork. They have ribeye steaks and grilled salmon too. You can find pasta and pizza mains, and salads and starters are also on the menu. Starters include olives and king prawns.
Eagle Vaults serves teas and coffees. Desserts feature sticky toffee pudding, and citron lemon tart.