| A true neighborhood gem with global soul…read more Visited Zayith with family and visiting friends after multiple strong recommendations--and it exceeded every expectation. If you love the vibe and culinary creativity of Sarma or Oleana, Zayith absolutely belongs on your list. We sampled a wide range of the menu--patatas bravas, murgh malai skewers, lentil nachos, skordostoumbi (Zakynthos-style garlic shrimp), kataifi-wrapped prawns, and paneer butter masala--and every single dish was executed beautifully. The flavors were bold yet balanced, and the Indian influences stood out for their authenticity and depth rather than being diluted for fusion's sake. Compliments to the chef for creating such thoughtful, seamless combinations. The cocktails were equally impressive--we tried the sangria and the spiced goose, both of which paired wonderfully with the food and reinforced the Mediterranean spirit of the menu. The experience truly felt transportive--taking us from the streets of Seville to Greece and India in one sitting. The ambience is warm and inviting, making it equally well-suited for a family dinner, a special night out, or a relaxed evening with friends. We're so glad to have discovered this neighborhood gem--and it's safe to say we'll be regulars.

I ate here with my two teens a few weeks back. We ordered a handful of things off the menu. I'm not…read morereally here to complain about the food which was ... fine... but the whole thing was just a chaotic mess. It was FREEZING in the restaurant. Hot food came on freezing cold plates which made it immediately turn cold. Prices were incredibly high for the food quality and quantity. But the one anecdote which really sums up our whole experience: I asked for a cup of hot tea (it was COLD in there). They came back around 4 or 5 times to ask me what kind of tea, if I want milk, should the milk be hot or cold, like a "cup" of tea or "something else"? It took about 20 minutes and the involvement of three people for them to bring me half a mug of hot water, a little cup of (hot) milk, and a celestial seasonings English Breakfast tea bag and then had the temerity to charge 9 DOLLARS for it. It was so utterly ridiculous. I'm usually willing to give people a second chance if there was anything good about the experience but this one is just a no from me.

We have been coming here for years, and still enjoy it. They were not terribly busy so ambiance was…read moredecent with little noise. I had the Beef Shawarma, and mostly liked it - though the Sumac sprinkled on top was not optimal for me. Still enjoyed the dish nonetheless and it made good leftovers the next day. Spouse had mixed grill and the filet and chicken in it were just wonderful. We had started with Fatoush salad which is a favorite of mine, along with hummus. I don't find the hummus particularly interesting, but it still complemented other dishes fine. I had a mocktail to start with passionfruit and mango - it was really great. So many mocktails out there are too sweet and not creative. This was a notable exception. Service was great and they sent us home with lots of bread to go with our leftovers. I am looking forward to our next visit. Maybe I will finally get around to trying the stroganoff!

We love going to El Basha. Tonight Rebecca was our server and she elevated what is an already great…read moreexperience. Our food was, as always, delicious. She is friendly, attentive, and made for a really nice evening out. Thank you El Basha for another wonderful dining experience.

Surprised by all the great reviews. I never like to write a bad review for a small business but I…read morewas so disappointed with our visit. It was our 1st time and I had high hopes because of all the wonderful Yelp reviews. We had the Mezze plate and the Small Lamb Kebab plate. The Mezze was fine but the cheap lettuce and carrot salad put me off. My friend order the Small Lamb Kebab for $16.99. The 1 kebab stick was a joke. 4 pieces of toddler size lamb and a few small onions. I should have taken a picture because they were teeny tiny. Combined, the amount of meat on that plate was like 1/2 a pack of cards. There was also rice, salad and pickled cabbage. Needless to say my friend left still hungry. The owners definitely need to do better with their portion size if they are going to charge so much. We were the only customers in there and it was lunchtime on a Saturday. We will not be returning. Do not recommend.

Not many people inside on a Friday, however the food was great! It was flavorful and meat was…read morejuicy. The rice seemed a little underdone but that's not an issue really. I was thrilled to have a bunch of sauce options for free. The service was okay. Order then get your food. They do not check on you after at all

Food and services are perfect and delicious very good service…read more Very friendly people I wish if they can restaurant near in my place Thanks to the owner for everything

We stopped by Zaytoon after a day of apple picking at a nearby farm. They offer a $22 buffet that…read moreis full of delicious options to try. I highly recommend visiting if you're in the area! While there are several dishes that were tasty and full of flavor, the kibbeh and lamb were my favorite. They are a family owned establishment that offers meals that feel home-cooked. The warm customer service made the whole experience feel like home. The family is also from Iraq, which may make this one of the few Iraqi restaurants in the Massachusetts area!

So yummy. Wonderful grape leaves. Not fancy inside but great food! Friendly service. I would go…read morethere again.

Excellent food and friendly service…read more Don't let the location or exterior fool you; this place is #1 tasty, and#2, had good service. The primary aside, the rest was not fantastic... but a sold choice for a nice meal if you're in the mood for quality, Palestinian style middle eastern cuisine. Im excited to go back to try more stuff.

After meeting the family at a festival in wrentham, they found this place in Walpole which is near…read morewhere I live in Norwood, so they said we could go have lunch there. Well I've eaten at a lot of Greek restaurants here and in Greece and this is one of the best places I've ever been to, to have a good sit down Greek meal. Where I live there are great restaurants for any type of cuisine you can imagine and a great Greek restaurant but the one near me is more like the best fast food in Greece. (A gyro wrap is the most traditional Greek fast food you can get). If people every ask me where to go to try other great Greek dishes, I will tell them to go there, 10 minutes from where I live and and on the eat home come by and drop off their left overs. They accommodated us for a table of 7 and although it can be a bit loud, you can still talk to anyone in your party. But i would recommend getting a reservation so you don't have to rely on luck like we did. The prices might be a little higher than some of your typical sit down restaurants, but worth every penny.

This place might not look like much from the outside but man is it good! The decor is nice and they…read morehave a nice bar area right when you walk in. We were seated all the way in the back right next to a huge picture window overlooking the outdoor patio. Outdoor patio is nice for the weather but it's in the middle of the parking lot so there's nothing to look at lol but the food makes up for that! We had the trip of dips. Hummus was great (I make mine with more garlic but that's a preference), tzatziki was chunky and a touch briney, the whipped feta with chili was a wild card but it pulled through with flying colors. Grilled octopus appetizer was to die for, on a bed of mushed split peas. It had a char on the outside, and was perfectly tender. The kefta was good, I'm used to more herbs in the Armenian version, but the lamb flavor came through even with the red sauce and cheese. I had the ribeye for dinner. They nailed this. Crispy, caramelized meat and fat on the outside, perfect medium rare in the middle. It was a large steak (maybe 12-14oz) of good thickness. The potatoes and grilled onions and shishito peppers were icing on the cake. At the table we also had the lamb chops. A great portion 3 large chops with thick wedges of fried potatoes. The pork skewer was larger than anticipated, seasoned well and not over cooked, again it came with the fried potatoes. The branzino was meticulously seared yet still flakey and moist. The bed of chickpeas was a surprise and gave major 'wow' flavor. Our waitress was lovely, she floated in when we needed something and left us alone to enjoy the company. The owners' mother also works the floor and she is adorable and so happy to be there. 100% hit this spot.

This is what you call a " gem in the hole" kinda place. Food was absolutely delicious and freshly…read moremade. The best option for easy Mediterranean takeout!

Flavors are great, but... Portions are small for the $$…read more Bowls are really small for the money, and they're not as advertised: So here's the problem: "Falafel Hummus bowl: 15.00 Homemade falafel cooked to order ((served with pickles and Moroccan salad)) over homemade hummus and fresh pita. Vegetarian. Vegan." The food described in the parentheses--was not included. The bowl was basically like a side dish, Not a complete meal. Not sure how these guys are keeping such a hi rating.

Will recommend Will return…read more when you walk in this place, this is order at counter to go or order at the counter and be seated and they will bring you your order. This is not a place where a waitress comes to your table to take your order. We are local to the area and I created a list of places that I would like to eat at and this was one of them. I had Mediterranean food once before and that was in North Carolina and this restaurant was way better. The food was hot. The food was fresh. The chicken, lamb beef and I know I'm forgetting one more but the four types of meat I had were very moist and very good. Very flavorful! proportions were great for a hungry lady after 8 1/2 hours of yardwork. I chose to do the spicy hummus and WARNING take WARNING that is very spicy. The pita bread was not stale. The staff was very friendly. I did say to them that I was willing to try anything they recommended. I was up for an adventure, and there was not much that I don't like and that's what she chose for me. The seating area was plenty. It was a little bit busy, which I was surprised to see. I just figured it wasn't going to be that busy, but it was. It seemed very family oriented. It was not loud at all. It also seemed to be clean. The chair is on the other hand they could use an upgrade. They were comfortable, but you can definitely tell by the armrest that they are used. I thought the price was also very reasonable considering

J-EYE-ro? JEER-o? YIEE-ro? So many opinions on how to pronounce gyro. But I pronounce it…read more"delicious!" I've sampled the chicken, the beef and the lamb. All absolutely excellent. The portion size is variable. I've had it "generous" and I've had it "Whoa - that's a LOT of food". They're not covered with a standard tzatziki sauce - theirs is more feta forward. Super tasty. The fries vary as well. Sometimes a bit crunchier and sometimes, while still crunchy, more toward McD fries style. But it's just the outer surface that crunches. Inside it's smooth and creamy. Top drawer. You'll find that they tuck a few fries into the wrap. A nice touch. The only negative point is speed. I've always been there early - the first for lunch. But it still takes a fair bit of time to get the food. Arrive during the crowded time and you're definitely going to be waiting around. But ... worth it. They have a lot more on the menu and have an interesting alcohol free beer/soda that was new to me and a nice change from actual soda. Definitely worth a visit.

This is mediterranean cuisine restaurant located in Wellesley Center…read more Plenty of parking. Also note that this place is first come first serve, No reservations! The service was excellent, waitstaff would check periodically to make sure everything was okay! We order pretty much all appetizers and that was enough to fill our palate and did not even have to order entrees. The apps were like regular meals! The food was delicious and filling! We had Hummus, Tzatziki ,Calarmari, lamb beyti & chicken kebabs , steamed mussels and chopped salad with shrimp! The home made Pita was nice and warm and cut so you can dip it into the hummus and Tzatziki. We also used the pita to dip into the Mussels sauce too! Everything was cooked to perfection! Prices were very reasonable $$ We would definite come again! You should also try theie other restaurant in Waltham & Needham, they are also very good!

Been here many times and they never disappoint. The dips, the short ribs, the schnitzel and the…read moredrinks are all to die for. Love the cool atmosphere and hospitality too

Perfect gyro! Just the right amount of tzatziki sauce (but I did ask for a little more). Amazing…read moreflavor and combination of flavors. We opted to eat in our car rather than the restaurant because it's more of a Togo style restaurant than an eat in. Efharisto!

Stopped in hoping to dine in early on a Saturday evening I knew it was small inside but it was…read morealso very hot inside and as well at the few tables outside on the sidewalk. So we did takeout. We ordered a falafel wrap and a gyro plate (roasted potatoes and salad). The falafel wrap was very good and quite large, maybe too much tzatziki sauce for her liking but very tasty. Excellent pita. The gyro plate was excellent especially with the roasted potatoes.