Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar

1133 Solano Ave, Albany
(510) 898-1316

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Beef Kebabs with Rice
Chicken Kabab Plate
Jerusalem Breakfast
Appetizer Platter
Lamb Hummus Plate
Backlava Crumble
Lamb Shish Kebab
Crumbled Baklava
Shawarma Plate
Mazza Platter

Menu

Starters
Mazza Platter
Hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouli, eggplant salad, and falafel.
Spanakopita
Layered phyllo dough with spinach, mushroom, and feta.
Eggplant Salata
Sauteed eggplant, bell pepper, tomatoes, celery, basil, and roasted nuts.
Brussels Sprouts
crispy brussels sprouts, pomegranate molasses, parmesan, lemon
Warak Inab
Hand-rolled grape leaves stuffed with rice and fresh herbs.
Arabic Cheese
Soft traditional cheese, virgin olive oil, garlic, and parsley.
Zaytoon
Our marinated warm olives in house spices. Serves mary's free-range chicken.

Soup and Salads
Fattoush Salad
Hearts of romaine, crispy pita, mint, scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, olive oil, and lemon.
Greek Salad
hearts of romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, feta cheese, vinaigrette
Mixed Green Salad
Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and house vinaigrette.
Shorba Soup
Middle Eastern-inspired lentil soup.

Grilled Kebabs
Chicken
Free-range chicken breast. Skewered with slivered almonds, mixed green salad, and choice of rice or fries.
Beef
Sirloin steak. Skewered with slivered almonds, mixed green salad, and choice of rice or fries.
Lamb
Locally raised lamb. Skewered with slivered almonds, mixed green salad, and choice of rice or fries.
Kefta
Ground beef and lamb. Skewered with slivered almonds, mixed green salad, and choice of rice or fries.

Traditional Plates
Shawarma Plate
Thinly sliced of marinated chicken or beef and lamb shawarma with rice and mixed greens.
The Mediterranean
Hummus, tabouli, falafel, baba ghannouj, warak inab, mixed greens, and pita bread.
Hummus Plate
Hummus with choice sautéed lamb, chicken shawarma, or sauteed mushrooms.
Moussaka
Layered eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, mozzarella, choice of vegetarian or beef.
Mujaddara
Seasoned rice, lentils, sauteed onions, and sumac with mixed greens.
Schnitzel
Breaded chicken with fries and garlic toum.

Wraps
Shawarma Wrap
Marinated thinly sliced chicken or beef and lamb shawarma. Romaine, cucumber, hummus, cherry tomato, chili sauce, and red onions wrapped in lavash with tahini with a choice of mixed green salad or fries.
Falafel Wrap
Jerusalem falafel. Romaine, cucumber, hummus, cherry tomato, chili sauce, and red onions wrapped in lavash with tahini with a choice of mixed green salad or fries.
Kefta Wrap
Ground beef and lamb. Romaine, cucumber, hummus, cherry tomato, chili sauce, and red onions wrapped in lavash with tahini with a choice of mixed green salad or fries.
Cauliflower Wrap
crispy cauloflower

Digestifs
Arak
A traditional middle-Eastern spirit of anise.

Desserts
Kanafeh
Shredded phyllo and sweet cheese.
Baklava Square
Layali Lubnan
Lebanese dessert with semolina pudding, cream and pistachios

Drinks
Fresh-Squeezed Mint Lemonade
Soft Drinks
Coke, diet coke, ginger beer, or sprite.
San Pellegrino (500 ml)

Sides
Falafel
Tatziki
8 ounces size of yogurt sauce.
Hummus
Fries
Tahini
8 ounces size of tahini.
Tabouli
Baba Ghannouse
Rice

Starters
Hummus Plate
Hummus with choice sautéed lamb, chicken shawarma, or sautéed mushrooms.
Mazza Platter
Hummus, baba ghannouj, tabouli, eggplant salad, and falafel.
Spanakopita
Layered phyllo dough with spinach, mushroom, and feta.
Musakhan Rolls
Marinated chicken, roasted onions, sumac, and rolled in börek dough.
Gambri and Scallops
Skewered, grilled in herbs, and spices.
Filfil Calamari
Breaded calamari, sweet peppers, onions, lemon, smoked paprika with garlic toum
Warak Inab
Hand-rolled grape leaves, stuffed with rice, and fresh herbs.
Kubba
Lamb and beef fritters with pine nuts.
Fried Zahra
Breaded, fried cauliflower, za'atar, and harissa garlic toum.
Kalai
Sautéed lamb, stewed tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and with grilled pita.
Eggplant Salata
Grilled eggplant, bell pepper, tomatoes, celery, basil, and roasted walnuts.
Zaytoon
Our marinated warm olives in house spices.

Soup and Salads
Fattoush Salad
Hearts of romaine, crispy pita, mint, scallions, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, olive oil, and lemon.
Shorba
Middle Eastern-inspired lentil soup.
Salata Arabi
Persian cucumber, avocado, Roma tomatoes, red onions, parsley, mint, olive oil, and lemon.
Halloumi Salad
Mixed greens, pomegranate, fried halloumi, bean sprouts, olives, and garlic vinaigrette.
Beet Salad
Roasted beets, arugula, kefir cheese, pine nuts, crispy pita, and sherry vinaigrette.
Jarjeer Salad
Arugula, red onions, mango, walnuts, and pomegranate vinaigrette.
Mixed Green Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes.

Grilled Kebabs
Shish Taouk
Traditional Lebanese chicken with garlic toum. Skewered with slivered almonds, roasted vegetables, and choice of rice or pearl couscous.
Beef
Sirloin steak. Skewered with slivered almonds, roasted vegetables, and choice of rice or pearl couscous.
Lamb
Locally raised lamb with mint-jalapeño sauce. Skewered with slivered almonds, roasted vegetables, and choice of rice or pearl couscous.
Kofta
Ground beef and lamb. Skewered with slivered almonds, roasted vegetables, and choice of rice or pearl couscous.
Seafood Kebab
Shrimp and scallops sautéed with garlic and olive oil. Skewered with slivered almonds, roasted vegetables, and choice of rice or pearl couscous.
Veggie
Seasonal vegetables with tahini dip. Skewered with slivered almonds, roasted vegetables, and choice of rice or pearl couscous.
Kasteleta
New Zealand lamb chops, rosemary, garlic with mint jalapeno sauce

Traditional Plates
Moussaka
Layered eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, and mozzarella and choice of vegetarian or beef.
Pastilla
layered Moroccan sweet & savory pie, chicken, phyllo, eggs, almonds, cinnamon, sugar & herbs
Maklouba
Upside-down rice dish, eggplant, carrots, cauliflower, almonds, and choice of vegetarian, chicken, or lamb.
Mujaddara
Seasoned rice, lentils, sautéed onions, sumac, and mixed greens.
Couscous
Moroccan couscous, root vegetables, stewed tomatoes, and choice of vegetarian, chicken, or braised lamb.
Mansaf
Braised lamb in sheep's yogurt over rice and lavish with pine nuts.
Bamia
Okra, lamb, and tomato stew over rice.
Samakeh
Pan-fried fish, potatoes, tomato, and tahini.
Zahra with Laban
Cauliflower in aged yogurt sauce over rice.

Desserts
Kanafeh
Shredded phyllo and sweet cheese.
Baklava Square
Layali Lubnan
Lebanese dessert with semolina pudding, cream and pistachios

Drinks
Fresh-squeezed Mint Lemonade
Soda
Coke, diet coke, ginger beer, or sprite.

Sides
Hummus
Falafel
Fries
Tzatziki (8 oz)
Size of the yogurt sauce.
Rice
Roasted Veggies
Tahini (8 oz)
Size of the tahini sauce.
Baba Ghannouse
Couscous
Tabouli

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Recent Reviews

This is always a great neighborhood gem. Relatively inexpensive compared to current restaurant prices, almost always reliably delicious foods - this time the chicken kabob was overcooked, unusual - and a friendly staff and welcoming environment. When busy it does get noisy so be prepared!
August 2025
I noticed Zaytoon's plating of our dishes was sloppy with food up to the edge of plates. We had to be careful using utensils to avoid the food falling off the plate. How about larger & oval shape plates. My Moussaka dish was edible but not as good as it use to be. Seems heated too long so cheese topping had burnt edges & the layers of beef & eggplant became one big hot mushy glob. Love Zaytoon's diverse menu choices. But now it seems I have to think twice...
August 2025
My son and I enjoyed our Saturday dinner at Zaytoon very much! We were seated within 5 min (with a reservation) and the service was great. Food was delicious - we tried the Mazza Platter, the Shrimp/Scallops, Beef Kebab and the Okra Lamb stew. I had the Lamb stew and it was not gamey - really tender meat in a light tomato sauce. The atmosphere was modern and hip - but not noisy at all. Definitely great for a family meal. Highly recommend Zaytoon for a delicious, high quality meal....
August 2025

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Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar

1133 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
(510) 898-1316