Zaytune Mediterranean Grill

Solid go to option. Never eaten inside but portions are fair, seasoning is great and the purple sauce 👌.

Food: 4

Service: 4

Came here on my lunch break. Phenomenal food, service, and the atmosphere is cozy. Very lovely people. Pay these beautiful people a visit. This will definitely become a regular place for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seriously the best falafel I’ve ever tasted. Herb fries and purple dip are 10/10. Love this place!!

Recommended dishes: Herb Fries with Purple Dip, Falafel Wrap, Hummus with Home Made Flat Bread, Falafel Grilled Platter, Wrap, Salad, Flat Bread, Tabouli Salad, Lentil Soup or Split Pea Soup

Came in for a quick bite and was so surprised with the options to get half a wrap or sandwich. I love this because it lets you get creative… it also allows for people in different economic flows access good warm food. It was quick and those working were kind. My first official bite in Chicago and very grateful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the second time I've ordered from Zaytune, and like the first, I wasn't disappointed.

We ordered the fries, falafel wrap, shawarma wrap, and hummus dip. Everything was exceptional. The fries were flavorful and the purple dip that came with it was awesome. I don't know what they do to their falafel, but it's the best I've ever had and the pita was fluffy and fresh. The hummus is also great, and I'm sure I'll get it every time I order from there. And the shawarma was also really good too.

Overall, everything was fresh, delivery didn't take that long, and they serve huge portions no matter what you order. Whenever we order here we always have leftovers. Highly recommended!! One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've come here twice already and always underwhelmed. I won't be coming a third.

First time I came I ordered the chicken salad bowl and it was just all right didn't really have any flavor. My bestie ordered the lamb salad bowl and the lamb was very tender and tasted good.

The second time we came I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap and the steak shawarma wrap. They stuff the wraps really well so it's worth the value but in terms of the taste it's just not there. I was looking for something that was truly authentic in terms of Mediterranean cuisine but I just didn't get those Mediterranean flavors and spices I was seeking. Disappointed.

The first time we came the herb fries came with feta cheese and now they are charging extra if you want the feta on there like what!!? And the fries were soft with no crunchy crispiness of a real French fry. Both times the fries were not crunchy and soggy/soft. Do not recommend.

We also tried the Autumn sweet and spicy carrot soup and although it had a nice carrot flavor it was way too sweet like someone dumped a whole bottle of sugar in there. If they make it less sweet it could actually be a great soup. I like that they topped it off with pumpkin seeds for some texture. But I couldn't finish it cuz it was just way too sweet and definitely no hints of spice.

Overall if you want quantity then this is the place for you because they really do stuff it well with meat, they load it up so you're definitely getting the value for what you pay for. However if you care about quality then this is not the place for you. The flavors are just not there. And for both of our wraps the meats were cold and they weren't even warm. The pita itself wasn't warm either. It is a large pita and it is soft but I expected it to be at least warm.

Also it comes with sauce but they don't offer it to you unless you ask. They weren't going to give us any sauce until I asked for it. And the only reason I asked for the garlic sauce for the wraps was because I read in another review that it goes well with the chicken shawarma wrap. Under the touch screen menu they don't even have an option to order sauce on the side so it's something you definitely have to ask for but they don't make it known that you should be asking for it which I find odd.

Overall the only thing I can actually recommend from this place is the Lamb because it is tender and taste good. However I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here a third time unless I'm craving lamb which I never crave lol. So most likely will never return. They really need to work on the flavors for the meats because it really doesn't taste like Mediterranean shawarma. Also for some of the sauces they offer a Mexican sauce/salsa which is weird given that it's a Mediterranean restaurant. The cooks there are Mexicans or Hispanic so that's probably why but still why are you serving Mexican salsa at a Mediterranean restaurant for Mediterranean food? Another odd thing about this place. There is also a language barrier as they did not understand English too well.

If you're looking for true Mediterranean cuisine I would say go elsewhere. I was disappointed it wasnt appetizing eating a cold wrap and even more disappointing that it didn't have those Mediterranean flavors and spices. All these people giving high reviews don't know what real Mediterranean food really tastes like.

Also, my bestie and I both had upset stomach and flatulence, I think it's from the sauce sitting out on the counter all day. I noticed the dressing for the salad and the hummus they put in the wraps and the other condiments they use were all out on the counter and not refrigerated. Imagine that sitting out for the entire day and putting it in on our food? Well that happened bc we both had symptoms after eating and we didn't

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Herb Fries with Purple Dip, Chicken Schwarma

Very expensive. No taste

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tasty food. Had their chicken shawarma and fried.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Tasty food! I like the chicken wraps and of course the fries with the olive sauce. A little steep on price but the quality is there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Healthy delicious food!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food! The chicken shawarma wrap has well cooked chicken, good ratios. The autumn special is sweet and spicy carrot soup and it is GOOD!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Heard good things about this place. Turns out they were good. I had the kebab plate and my wife had the lamb wrap. Both were very flavorful and the meat was seasoned well. Will be back to try other items.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

This was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had in Chicago. I was served food that tasted expired, and when I raised my concern, the staff dismissed it by saying that’s what I ordered. No one made an effort to address the issue or even check on the situation after I left the food on the counter and walked out. Extremely poor service—I would not recommend this restaurant.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Zaytune Mediterranean Grill is one of those Chicago gems that feels both comforting & fresh.

The atmosphere is casual but welcoming, perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed meal with friends. It’s the kind of place you can return to again & again, knowing it will hit the spot every single time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4