Zaytune Mediterranean Grill
Daniel Breems · 478 Google reviewsZaytune Mediterranean Grill — honest middle eastern in Bridgeport. Portions are serious, plan accordingly. "The flavor was rich, and the chicken was perfectly cooked—juicy and tender" — Kairat Zhaparbekov [$]
What 860 diners keep saying
What 860 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“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.”
“Una foto despues de comer. Porque realmente todo estuvo delicioso! Las cremas, el falafel, shawarmas. Sabor equilibrado y sin abusar de la pimienta. La chica que nos atendio aparte de cocinar fue bastante amable y se nota su pasión por lo que hace. Conclusion? Vayan y vivan la experiencia de comer un delicioso shawarma.”
“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.”
“La comida árabe es mi comida favorita y es por eso que fui a probar este lugar. Muy rico, definitivamente quisiera probar otros platillos ya que lo que pedí era diferente a lo que pensaba (que aún así, estuvo rico). El postre me súper encantó, definitivamente si regreso probaría más cosas del menú. El servicio fue rápido, y el lugar no estaba tan lleno el día que fui.”
“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 have it prior to eating the food.”
“I ordered a chicken shawarma today, and while the main dish was okay, the fries were really disappointing. They were burnt and not eatable at all. I asked if they could replace the fries, but the staff member refused. This was frustrating, and I hope you can improve both the food quality and customer service.”
“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.”
“Food and Service is awesome. My family loved their atmosphere. Definitely recommend going anyone wants both! Thanks Team!”
“7 of us visited today. Chef and salad station person was very friendly and welcoming. We ordered chicken swarma salad food was awesome. Clean dining and excellent service. Thanks”
“Excellent service and very good hospitality from the owner and the chef as well!!”
“AMAZING FOOD the color of the purple sauce for the fries reminds me of the Purpur blocks in minecraft”
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