We love middle Eastern food. Zaytoon has the best variety and taste. I was treat for Iftar. Thank you so much.Vegetarian options: Hummus, tabola, musaka, felafel, soup.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it's easy to get around the restaurant.
Food needs lots of help!! Lots of help!!! I'll stick With the Turkish kitchen anyday everyday!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Victor Swann
I really like the place, the food was very delicious, but the welcoming was not really warm, and the waitresses there were not really professional.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
SoyWatt Vegan
My mom and I both had the sampler tray that includes falafels, hummus, tabouli, eggplant salad, babbaganoush with side of pita bread. The olive oil on the hummus was tasty. We are in the outside seating area since it was sunny and warm.Vegetarian options: Falafels hummus tabouli eggplant salad babbaganoush
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Appetizer Platter
Olga Lonska
Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant is a true gem in the dining scene, offering a welcoming atmosphere and an exceptional culinary experience.The menu boasts a delightful array of Mediterranean delicacies, each dish bursting with flavor and made with the freshest ingredients. One standout is the lamb shawarma, which arrives tender and juicy, accompanied by fragrant rice, crisp salad, and creamy yogurt on the side. The portion size is incredibly generous, making it perfect for sharing with friends or family.Overall, Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience that satisfies both the palate and the soul. With its welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, huge portions, and friendly staff, it's no wonder it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Baklava, Shawarma
Zoran Djurisic
Good friendly service, very tasty food!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Hummus Plate
Susie Kim
Ordered takeout of 4 dishes. They left out a dish in the order. We called the restaurant for about 10-15 minutes and could not get through. Finally, we went back and the waitress just handed to me without much of an apology or explanation. Clearly, they knew they left it out because she handed it right to me. Food is great, but I was disappointed with the service tonight.
TammyP
This was a great new restaurant find for us with a really intriguing Mediterranean menu. Unfortunately, the octopus appetizer was poorly prepared and was so chewy/rubbery we had to abandon it. But the chicken pastilla, while differrent from what I remember eating in Morocco, was still delicious and large enough for two of us to share. We want to go back and explore more of their offerings!
VickiO
Excellent Mediterranean food. Ordered the usual suspects and they exceeded our expectations. Food was very flavorful and plentiful. Service was straight on. I will be planning another visit soon.
Gorgeous interior, serene on quiet evenings and cool modern any time. Menu includes plenty of your Middle Eastern favorites, but somehow between the not especially enthusiastic staff and the more brown than green food presentation, it's all just a little bit off. We sense a struggle here, maybe some ennui, or maybe more customers need to pop in to help inspire and enliven. Mainly it's good, just needing a little spark to bring things up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Maklouba, Appetizer Platter
Michael Wilt
Went to this place with a friend for lunch. We ordered the Mazza Platter. It was excellent. I ordered a salad with chicken and they brought a salad with beef. When I told them this they took my salad back, took off the beef and put on chicken. However, I didn't discover this until I got to the end of the salad and found pieces of beef on the bottom, along with some very soggy other things. There was never a consistent server at our table. We showed the final person to take care of us the beef in the salad. She apologized and took it away. When she brought back our check she informed us that she had comped the salad. She is the reason service is getting two stars instead of one. The other three people who took care of us that day don't even deserve a single star for their service. The food was mostly great but the service kind of like was awful for the most part.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Mazza Platter
Kathy
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Albany/Berkeley. Be sure to try the fish and the mousakka. The warm olive appetizer is great. Entree salads are outstanding. We always order the mint lemonade even during the winter. The pastilla was nicely seasoned but a little dry. Lamb is good.
Todd L
Unfortunately not many non-dairy options here since the way they make the meat changed...now all meat is marinated in yogurt.Vegetarian options: Not many optionsDietary restrictions: Not many non-dairy options
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Mazza Platter
Ryan Mykita
Whoa. Walking/driving past for years, trying to bottle the regret of not stopping until now. Delicious food in a spacious venue. This is a professionally done restaurant with reasonable prices and amazing food. Try the new brunch options. Delicious Jerusalem breakfast photo attached. Maybe the first ever served of many more to come at Zaytoon. A restaurant for everyone who wants healthy good food. It was even delivered to the table quickly. My kid ate his meal, too!
We love middle Eastern food. Zaytoon has the best variety and taste. I was treat for Iftar. Thank you so much.Vegetarian options: Hummus, tabola, musaka, felafel, soup.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes it's easy to get around the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mazza Platter, Moussaka, Hummus
Awesome experience and food every time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food needs lots of help!! Lots of help!!! I'll stick With the Turkish kitchen anyday everyday!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
I really like the place, the food was very delicious, but the welcoming was not really warm, and the waitresses there were not really professional.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
My mom and I both had the sampler tray that includes falafels, hummus, tabouli, eggplant salad, babbaganoush with side of pita bread. The olive oil on the hummus was tasty. We are in the outside seating area since it was sunny and warm.Vegetarian options: Falafels hummus tabouli eggplant salad babbaganoush
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Appetizer Platter
Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant is a true gem in the dining scene, offering a welcoming atmosphere and an exceptional culinary experience.The menu boasts a delightful array of Mediterranean delicacies, each dish bursting with flavor and made with the freshest ingredients. One standout is the lamb shawarma, which arrives tender and juicy, accompanied by fragrant rice, crisp salad, and creamy yogurt on the side. The portion size is incredibly generous, making it perfect for sharing with friends or family.Overall, Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience that satisfies both the palate and the soul. With its welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, huge portions, and friendly staff, it's no wonder it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus, Baklava, Shawarma
Good friendly service, very tasty food!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Hummus Plate
Ordered takeout of 4 dishes. They left out a dish in the order. We called the restaurant for about 10-15 minutes and could not get through. Finally, we went back and the waitress just handed to me without much of an apology or explanation. Clearly, they knew they left it out because she handed it right to me. Food is great, but I was disappointed with the service tonight.
This was a great new restaurant find for us with a really intriguing Mediterranean menu. Unfortunately, the octopus appetizer was poorly prepared and was so chewy/rubbery we had to abandon it. But the chicken pastilla, while differrent from what I remember eating in Morocco, was still delicious and large enough for two of us to share. We want to go back and explore more of their offerings!
Excellent Mediterranean food. Ordered the usual suspects and they exceeded our expectations. Food was very flavorful and plentiful. Service was straight on. I will be planning another visit soon.
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Gorgeous interior, serene on quiet evenings and cool modern any time. Menu includes plenty of your Middle Eastern favorites, but somehow between the not especially enthusiastic staff and the more brown than green food presentation, it's all just a little bit off. We sense a struggle here, maybe some ennui, or maybe more customers need to pop in to help inspire and enliven. Mainly it's good, just needing a little spark to bring things up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Maklouba, Appetizer Platter
Went to this place with a friend for lunch. We ordered the Mazza Platter. It was excellent. I ordered a salad with chicken and they brought a salad with beef. When I told them this they took my salad back, took off the beef and put on chicken. However, I didn't discover this until I got to the end of the salad and found pieces of beef on the bottom, along with some very soggy other things. There was never a consistent server at our table. We showed the final person to take care of us the beef in the salad. She apologized and took it away. When she brought back our check she informed us that she had comped the salad. She is the reason service is getting two stars instead of one. The other three people who took care of us that day don't even deserve a single star for their service. The food was mostly great but the service kind of like was awful for the most part.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Mazza Platter
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Albany/Berkeley. Be sure to try the fish and the mousakka. The warm olive appetizer is great. Entree salads are outstanding. We always order the mint lemonade even during the winter. The pastilla was nicely seasoned but a little dry. Lamb is good.
Unfortunately not many non-dairy options here since the way they make the meat changed...now all meat is marinated in yogurt.Vegetarian options: Not many optionsDietary restrictions: Not many non-dairy options
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Mazza Platter
Whoa. Walking/driving past for years, trying to bottle the regret of not stopping until now. Delicious food in a spacious venue. This is a professionally done restaurant with reasonable prices and amazing food. Try the new brunch options. Delicious Jerusalem breakfast photo attached. Maybe the first ever served of many more to come at Zaytoon. A restaurant for everyone who wants healthy good food. It was even delivered to the table quickly. My kid ate his meal, too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5