Very yummy food that was good portion size. My meal came quickly through delivery service. Healthy and tasty option. read more

Al Zaytouna - Falafel Entree - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ambient cozy restaurant, went there with a couple of friends in an afternoon. We were warmly greeted by the owner and received several suggestions. We tried the Egyptian mint tea, it was refreshing. Though we were the only seated table, a lot of pick ups kept the owner / chef busy. We tried a couple different Hummus, and end up all trying the Zaytouna combination for main course. The hummus were our favorite. End up taking some home with us. Overall it's a very cute lil restaurant that doesn't try to fill all the space with tables. Very relaxing. read more

Al Zaytouna - Al Zaytouna Combo Entree Al Zaytouna Combo Entree - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Work lunch that now received a 5 stars because everything was delicious! I stayed away from the chicken kebab since it was very dry last time. Ordered the shrimp salad this time and it tasted great! Perfect amount of shrimp which were grilled to perfection. A very filling salad! Ordered the same app where it came with a little bit of everything and just like last time it did not disappoint at all. The pita bread is extremely soft and the baba ghanoush was outstanding. read more

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I'm blown away by how good the food was and the fact that dine in was empty when we came. I got the mixed kebob platter and omfg the lamb made me shed a tear. The chicken was also outstanding and I enjoyed my first kofta and the beef was good too. The seasoning on the whole dish was perfect and it was SO MUCH FOOD! The platter came with hummus, salad, and pita which were f*cking delicious. Creating your own perfect bite into a pita pocket is something special. Another cool perk is BYOB so we came in with a six pack of Two Robbers from the bottle shop around the corner and they were cool about it. We finished off with baklava and the FIG was beautiful, it wasn't too syrupy which sometimes can happen. I'm sure they're also great for takeout, we saw a bunch of people come by to pick up their orders. Can't wait to come back and try everything else on the menu. read more

Al Zaytouna - Kebob platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Walked in off the street and asked for a table which I think they were surprised by lol, this place feels more like a door dashing type operation. We just landed in Philly and headed straight to Angelo's and they were sold out. We were starving. We decided we needed some authentic middle eastern food in our lives so here we are. The owner was a charming funny and welcoming man who was happy to serve us and give us some insider details about where to go in Philly. The Falafel appetizer was yummy, fresh, authentic and a lil greasy just for me. But would still order again. My merguez wrap was actually surprisingly good. I didn't expect to enjoy it that much. It was pleasantly spicy and loved the contrasting textures of the French fries inside. The Kofta kebab platter was kinda dry and tough but the char and flavor made up for it. I would definitely eat here again if I lived in Philly! read more

Al Zaytouna - Kofta Kebab Entree. Kinda tough and dry but amazing char and flavor! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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If you want a quaint spot for a quiet meal this your spot. The ambience is great, the food is tasteful, fresh, and just plain good. As for the service I could not have asked for better. Please stop in and experience for yourself. This coming from a foodie who would not lie about food!! Miss Gloria read more

We ordered pickup and weren't particularly impressed. Let me start with the good. We got the Grilled Chicken Kebabs Tunisian Couscous and Beef Kabob. The couscous was delicious. The hummus has a bit of a smokey flavor to it which was fun. The tiny bit of side salad had nice dressing. To quote my husband "if I wanted overcooked meat, I could have made it myself". So there's the bad. The ordering experience wasn't great. Everything went through and I scheduled a time for pickup, as far as I know that all went great, but besides the initial confirmation of receipt of my order, there was no communication about the food being ready or picked up or anything. I don't know that it had anything to do with the restaurant, so I'm not including it as a reason for my rating, but something to note if you order pickup too. read more

Al Zaytouna - Beef kabob - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The lamb and couscous bowl has flavors that thrill, portions that kill. Comes topped with a pepper, plenty of veggies and tender, and juicy lamb. Quick delivery! Could either be one heavy dinner or two lighters munches. read more

Al Zaytouna - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great little Tunisian resto on the border of Philadelphia's Little Italy. Mediterranean cuisine is featured with a Tunisian spin on many dishes from that region. The service was very friendly, efficient; the food coming reasonable quickly when you consider some items are made from scratch. Give this place a try as it is interesting when you compare similar dishes from other countries you may have had. read more

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Ordered for delivery through Grubhub. Food arrived on time. The delivery person was courteous and wearing a mask. Chicken schawarma platter comes with a small salad and hummus in a comparted container so they don't mix together. Rice and chicken were a little bit dry and needs more flavor. Hummus is decent. Baba ganoush doesn't have the signature smoky flavor, it has strong garlic flavor. It's the winning dish in my order. Foul mudama has weird taste. I didn't enjoy it at all . Baklava is small and the pastry isn't crispy, I don't think it's fresh read more

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This is my second review for this restaurant. ... do people even read these anymore? Every single meal I have ever had from Al Zaytouna has been excellent. To put out STELLAR delivery in the middle of a pandemic is just next level. Our family orders the same thing each time. Chicken kebab platter and lamb platter. this feeds two adults and two children with solid appetites. Each bite is flavorful, well cooked, and clearly made with the intention for the person eating it to enjoy. So obviously- this food is made with love. In a world that is scary and uncertain, I am glad that we are able to order from Al Zaytouna. read more

We are regulars at this delicious restaurant. The new owners are gracious and welcoming. The entrees are consistently flavorful and authentically seasoned. If you are new to Moroccan food, this is a fine introduction. If you have time, the seating is lovely and the service is prompt. Takeout is prompt as well. Enjoy. read more

I order delivery from here often. My favorite is the Tunisian grilled chicken kabob with couscous, but I also like their falafel and hummus. Occasionally, I treat myself to the baklava (on cheat days). Not a big fan of their green salads, but everything else I've ordered has been pretty good. Again, I order from here often. read more

Al Zaytouna - Grilled Chicken Kebabs Tunisian Couscous - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

*This review is strictly about the chicken shawarma* This place has some brass balls to have the nerve to call this shawarma. It has absolutely *zero* seasoning and flavor to it and looks more like chopped up boiled chicken. I'm also very confused by the rice. It has what appears to be those pre-cut frozen chopped up carrots and peas mixed in it. One question: Why? I've never seen anything like this, and the taste and smell was off putting as well. This shouldn't be on the menu. Actually, it shouldn't be on *any* menu. I can't speak to anything else from here -- although I will say I did like the hummus and pita that came with it -- but this meal was so bad that I had to come out of Yelp Retirement and write this. If you're looking for shawarma don't bother with this place. read more

Al Zaytouna - Chicken Shawarma Entree - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Al Zaytouna is my go-to takeout spot when I'm craving something rich, delicious, and not deep fried. Their menu is full of Mediterranean and middle eastern dishes, everything is fresh and artfully made. My go-to is lamb shank cous cous, with fire roasted vegetables and meat that falls off the bone; a Greek salad w/ nice fresh olives, and a side of babaganoush and warm pita. Al Zaytouna makes ordering in feel deluxe. read more

Second trip, not as good as the first. I got a salad with chicken and we live close by, picked it up the salad was warm and soggy from the hot chicken. No garlic sauce I asked for. My husband had a lamb wrap, small and not much meat. Disappointing for the cost. First trip This place is wonderful. I was craving some hummus and chicken kebabs, and I was really glad this popped up when I looked. They were everything I wanted and more. I also had the grape leaves and falafel, the dip for the falafel was garlic heavIf you like fresh homemade middle eastern this is the place for you. read more

Update review... Had chicken kabob again. I would say it is above average overall, although not as good as the best places in Philly. Ingredients taste very fresh across the board. Rice pilaf is kind of boring. Could use garlic sauce or something. Chicken itself is very good as is the salad and the hummus is too. General lack of seasoning kind of annoys me a little bit compared with what I think of as the best places in town. But overall I do recommend it and prices are quite reasonable. Lower end of 4 star range for me read more

Delicious! We got hummus (came with delicious and warm pita), stuffed grape leaves, tabouli, and falafel. All of the items tasted fresh, we'll definitely be back. read more

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Great take out! The pita bread here was AWESOME. I had a Greek salad which also hit the spot- the chicken was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend checking this spot out for delivery- and I'm looking forward to visiting in person! read more

The food was lovely. Tasty, healthy and clean. Nice portions. PROBABLY the best I tasted (nyc 18 yrs). NOT SALTY AT ALL!!!!! Very delicious/ even my 75 yo Dad enjoyed it! I'm a new fan! Thank you read more

We ordered delivery, couldn't believe how fast it arrived and the price was great. Chicken plate: chicken was tender and flavorful, with a salad, hummus and veggies! Great food Baba Ghannouj : it's an eggplants dip for those who haven't tried it, so yummy just enough spices to add flavor but not overwhelm. Foul Mudam Mas: a fava bean dip, creamy and good for you! Delish! Chicken Phily cheesesteak: finally a Phily cheesesteak I can let my husband have more than a bite of! He loved this sandwich and I loved how delicious yet healthy it was. read more

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A great little Tunisian spot in Italian Market. The Lamb kebab was my favorite. The menu is very diverse with options for everyone. The owner was very friendly and welcoming and also very knowledgeable on my gluten allergy! Will definitely be going back! read more

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THIS FOOD IS AMAZINGGGGG!!!! the service was perfect the workers are super nice ! and its just a beautiful restaurant!

Ordered a dinner here from the website menufy, waited an hour, it never came. Tried to call the restaurant to find out what was going on but they were already closed for half an hour and the phone number just rings a few times and then goes to some kind of Verizon messaging service that asks you to enter the number of who you want to reach. Now it's nearly midnight and I have no food. Edit - the next morning a lady called me and said Hey, we got this order and it's for like 10:30 but I'm not sure if it's for this morning or what's going on so call me. So I did and she was like, we close at 10, so that website had the wrong hours. I'll tell the owner, sorry! Sorry? That's it? How about like "Please let us make it up to you by taking 50% off your next order?" or something like that. Ya'll screwed up by not updating the hours on this website that literally sends orders to you; it's not like it was just an inaccurate Google listing or something. read more

The chicken and rice were not seasoned at all, not even salt which was so disappointing :/ However the hummus and falafel were very tasty. Baba ghanoush had a bit too much garlic for my liking. The service is pretty fast though, we didn't have to wait too long. Also I loved the interior design and thought it was decorated well :) read more

Al Zaytouna - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Started with a Turkish coffee. Perfectly sweet and strong served in a stainless steel cup. We had the Falafel Deluxe and Kofta Kabob sandwiches served in a very thin and tasty pita. The sandwiches were well put together and properly seasoned. Highly recommended for the non standard lunch. We ate mid afternoon on a Saturday. Service was mildly slow (relaxed?) and not real attentive. (Better then hovering I suppose.) read more

Al Zaytouna - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Never been there but lived off their chicken kabob platter during the pandemic--I must have ordered it forty times and it was perfect each time. read more

Ordered food from this place today with coworkers. Everything was amazing! Highly recommend and will be eating from here again.

I've wanted to try this place, but hesitated because I am fairly new to Mediterranean cuisine. So this review is based on poor lack of aquaintance. Locaed in the Italian market area, it was not for upscale dining. But the place was clean and cozy with small open kitchen. Interestingly, the kitchen was located right next to the entrance. I had Egyptian iced tea and mixed kebab (beef, chicken, lamb and kofta). Meats were slightly overcooked and thus had tougher texture for me, but taste was on point (for my very limited exposure to kebab). Iced tea had peppermint and chamomile flavors according to my less educated palate. Overall, it was very satisfying lunch, and maybe encouraged me to try more Mediterranean food. read more

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I wish I can give this place a 4 star review because I really did like the quality of the food. however, their portions were too small for the price. The fact that there wasn't enough bread presented with the already to small appetizer did irritate me. I ordered what is equivalent to a mixed grill and they gave me 1kofta and 2 pieces of lamb. I've eaten at many Mediterranean restaurants and my common order is always a mixed grill and I don't recall ever having that small number or size of meat. The waiter was nice, but inattentive. I asked if they could change the music...seeing as my friend and I were the only ones at the restaurant at that time of evening, but got ignored. I would've appreciated feedback as to why the music didn't change, but completely getting ignored was unacceptable. It was overall, an Ok experience. Probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. read more

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I had gone this secret restaurant on Tuesday. It was dinner time and I was the only guess in the restaurant. What a shame because this Tunisian restaurant deserves much better. I ordered Salmon Steak Entree and I finished everything quickly. It came with side of salad, rice, hummus and fried vegetables. Everything was delicious but wasn't enough. I was expecting bigger portion and right amount of salmon, but it wasn't. So great taste of food especially hummus, but small portion of food served. My waitress was also very friendly. It was very clean restaurant and I really loved their clean restroom which was very impressive. You should try one day this restaurant. read more

If you're in the mood for Greek/Mediterranean food look no further. Their falafel was beautifully, flavor fully, & deliciously crisp, hummus delicately creamy, and rice so good. Our food was delivered and arrived BEFORE time. We were pleased with our meals and looking forward to our leftovers. read more

Al Zaytouna - I had the chicken kebabo entree with added grilled shrimp. We also ordered the wings and falafel for appetizers and they were delish! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food was delicious! Great value for the amount that you get. Super quick takeout experience. Loved the chicken shawarma! read more

Al Zaytouna - Chicken Shawarma Entree - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Many thanks for the BEST Mediterranean meal I've had since being quarantined! My friends surprise me with this fantastic meal for my birthday and I was oh so very impressed! Will definitely be ordering sooner than later:) Thanks for filling me up for 3 days!!! read more

Al Zaytouna - a plate of food on a table - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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As someone who order takeout a lot, I often order from Al Zaytouna--and I have a very important report: - They make some killer appetizers, which is one of my go-tos, and best part? I always have plenty left over. Hummus, falafel X 2pieces ,foul, grape leaves X2pieces & tabouli -DELICIOUS! - Chicken Shawarma. Perfection is NOT a myth. I checked, and you should check too to double-check, just to prove me right. - Mixed Kabob: Chicken, Lamb, Beef and Kofta. Treat yourself with an extra- special meal, and your tastebuds will thank you. - I dined in once at Al Zaytouna, and my experience was great: Cozy restaurant, friendly service, and tasty food. - Bonus: Delivery service is Super-fast. Four Yelps. read more

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We love Al Zaytouna. Have had take out many times and eaten a few times at the restaurant. Everybody is very friendly. Food is always delicious, very authentic. My son is obsessed with the chicken kebobs, and the couscous is very tasty as well. A go to for our family. read more

Al Zaytouna is a great Tunisian addition to the diversity of the Italian Market area. It is only steps away from the famed outdoor market. Zaytouna is Arabic for olive tree and it is also the name of the great mosque of Tunis. This restaurant and takeout represents the cuisine of this North African nation very well. The Foul Mudam Mas appetizer is pure awesome. It is one of the tastiest and most delicate versions of this famous dish that I've ever eaten. Be prepared - everyone at the table will want to tear off a bit of pita bread and taste it. The falafel platter was extremely generous .... with both falafels and salad. And don't miss the Tunisian Merguez sandwich. This is a concoction you will want to add to your favorite Philly sandwiches. The merguez sausage is excellent and is accompanied with a warm Mishwia salad and French fries. All are placed inside the wrapped pita .... that's how they do it in Tunisia. The service is friendly. Now I have to go back and try Tunisia's national dish - their version of Cous Cous. read more

Al Zaytouna - A bit of Tunisia in the Italian Market - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I got a kabob wrap and took one bite and noticed the ground beef was completely raw in the middle. Absolutely disgusting! Learn how to cook the kabob first before pathetically opening a business. read more

First-timer's take for a delivery order: closer to 3.5 yelps. The order was filled correctly, packaged well, and arrived promptly. The vegetarian items we ordered, which included hummus, baba ghanoush, and falafel sandwiches, were good and also fresh, but everything tasted slightly under seasoned. We'd order again from this place because it was fine but we're definitely still on the hunt for our go-to falafel delivery joint. read more

Al Zaytouna - Stuffed grape leaves, falafel sandwiches, various vegetarian dips, pita. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We loved this place! We went on a weekday and had no problem getting a table. The service was great. Everything we ordered was fresh, homemade, and perfectly prepared. The restaurant is also BYOB which is always a plus. We got the appetizer sampler and Tunisian Couscous with lamb and chicken kabob. The appetizer sampler was amazing, especially the falafel! The Tunisian couscous was delicious. Both the the chicken and lamb were perfectly cooked. We also got a side of the homemade hot sauce which had a unique flavor that complemented the dishes quite well! read more