My go-to spot for authentic Mediterranean food in Baltimore. I like to order online and pick up my food to go usually, but I have also dined in. It's a bit dark and outdated inside, and they do not sell alcohol. Their shawarma is great, I love their chicken shawarma wrap with fries. They also have a mint lemonade which is extremely refreshing. read more

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Pleasantly surprised! I always walked passed Zaatar and never stopped in but we needed a later dinner the other day and with Zaatar being one of the only spots open (why does everything close so early in Baltimore!?) we stopped into Zaatar. I had the mixed shish grill and truly enjoyed it! I am not typically a steak or lamb person but both the steak and lamb shish kabobs were great! Service was on point and friendly and the ambiance was perfectly casual. read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - Mixed Shish Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The food was very fresh and delicious! Highly recommend checking out Zaatar for their lamb chop platter and chicken shawarma. The restaurant is very cozy inside and the customer service was awesome! read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - Ice Mint Lemonade - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This place is hands down my favorite Mediterranean spot in the city! It was absolutely delicious! Every single item! And it's so much bang for your buck! The portions are huge. My favorites were the grape leaves and hummus topped with shawarma for appetizers, chicken shawarma bowl - this was the BOMB!!!, and tabbouleh was great to add to everything! read more

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I enjoyed every bite! The food was authentic and yummy. The meat burek was on point, the beef kibbehs and grape leaves were well cooked and seasoned... I wished I had more stuffed grape leaves. The beef shawarmas were so yummy... I will definitely order again when I revisit. read more

One of my friends has been on an endless quest for the ultimate falafel, so this spot eventually came up on his radar. We must've shown up on an off night for dine in because the place was totally empty. Seeing this, takeout was the only option for me. We ordered several items from the menu and chatted with staff until the food was ready. We ordered a few items to try out, none were standouts. Disappointingly enough, the falafel was the least favorite. Onward with the search.. read more

My friends and I came to Zaatar after it was highly recommended by friends from Baltimore and a local Uber driver. Ambiance & Service: Service was slow, but the staff was super friendly. We went around 6:30 pm, and it wasn't super busy for in-person dining, but you could see lots of pickup and delivery orders. The seating area was spacious and could fit large groups. Price: $$: moderately priced for the portion sizes. Food: My friends and I got the mixed shawarma and Tabbouleh salad. Everything was super tasty, and the portions were really generous! BYOB, and they don't have tap water. Pro-tip: don't say water is fine because they'll automatically bring you bottled water, costing you $2. read more

FOOD- Chicken and rice platter. Came with hummus and pita bread. HUGE portion! The pita was a bit tough but I'm not mad about it. Knafeh was good. Very fragrant and lots of pistachio pieces which really brought it together. Definitely trying the baklava next visit SERVICE- Was great. I got the opportunity to speak to the owner and it was an amazing conversation. Everyone was super kind and attentive AMBIANCE- Nice cozy spot with bar seating (BYOB). Definitely recommend trying this place out! Looking forward to going back there frequently when I'm looking to eat something other than fried foods. Planning on trying the chicken shawarma! read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - Kn Konafah - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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They will not modify any of the items! this was a major turnoff to me. I got a falafel wrap that was small and nowhere near as good as I expected. The restaurant has some small tables and servers. I was disappointed by this experience. read more

Ordered from Zaatar for a work event and everything was DELICIOUS!! They delivered on time, with no issues, only wished I'd ordered some serving utensils, but they gave a ton of eating utensils, so I just utilized what I had! read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - Spinach pie, regular and spicy hummus, beef kibbeh, and baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

My favorite thing is the ice mint lemonade! It's so refreshing, especially on a hot summer day! I recommended it to a friend who said it was the "best drink [they've] ever had!" The vibe here is amazing as well, very cozy with the warm lighting and wooden furniture. The workers are so friendly and I believe it's a small family owned business. The food is of course amazing as well! So glad I live close by :) read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - iced mint lemonade, the best drink ever! - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Genuinely one of the best and freshest meals we've had in awhile. It was so colorful, that's how you know it's good! Owners and employees are so kind. BYOB! We will 100% be coming back read more

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Had high hopes based on reviews and a friend's recommendations. Expectations initially fell short with the pita which came out cold and chewy, just awful. We had the dip appetizer. Hummus was good, baba ghanoush was decent but the mohamarah was disappointing. It tasted overly sweet. I used the falafel for dipping which were cooked well; crispy on the outside and soft and moist in the center. Grape leaves were meh; served cold and underwhelming overall. BYOB. Turkish coffee was enjoyable, heavy cardamom flavor. Tabbouleh was fresh and generous portion. No one ever came and checked on us after the food was delivered even though it was not busy and staffed with 3 employees who were working the floor. They were also very loud among their engagement with one another. Overall, unimpressed. read more

Horrible customer service. Honestly couldn't tell what the cold mess was. The order was also wrong. Talked to the manager he said it wasn't his problem. Another bad expertise with Zaatar read more

Spinach pie - fluffy outside and tangy inside- nice and hot Fries- hot fresh and crispy, not too salty Beef shawarma- HUGE portion! Good flavor, nice and hot. The garlic sauce is so tasty and definitely powerful. I got rice instead of salad, but I think salad would have been a better choice to pair with the beef. There's also a nice big basket of warm naan that comes with it. Chicken shishkabob sandwich- WOW! Blew my socks away. The beef shawarma was good but this was the star of the show. Insane flavor and the chicken was juicy with that nice grilled flavor. Service- friendly, genuine, and fast but not rushing us. Good recommendations for newcomers & had answers for all our questions Atmosphere- dimly lit, comfortable, clean, and not crazy packed. We got there around 5pm on a Sunday, but around 6 is when a few more tables filled up. read more

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Food was classic Mediterranean and so delicious! Service was stellar! Recommend for sure.

My only regret in writing this review is that I didn't discover this neighborhood gem sooner! Zaatar is dishing out some of the freshest, top notch Mediterranean food in the city from their home base in Fed. Ordering carryout was quick and easy, and my order was ready for pick up when I arrived--complete with friendly, welcoming service. I ordered a mix of vegetarian dishes to sample. Dare I say "diptastic" when it comes to the mixed dip sampler? The hummus--holy cow. Velvety smooth with the perfect ratio of tahini to chickpea to deliver a rich, complex flavor profile without being too "in your face tahini". The Baba Ganough is similarly blended to perfection but with a light airiness to its texture, offering a delicious easily spreadable take on this classic. Lastly, talk about a memorable bite with the Mohamarah. The best I've found in Baltimore. Red pepper forward with pops of nuttiness and a bright, citrus undertone from the pomegranate molasses. I also ordered the Tabbouleh--nailed the ratio of classic components (I always worry about it winding up too parsley dense) with a delicious brightness from the lemon acidity. The Veggie Kabob came with a great selection of char-grilled veggies. A perfect component to add to bites of pita + dip + tabbouleh. The pita bread was also top notch. Fresh, flavorful and the right density/thickness to make it the perfect vehicle for wrapping up bites of everything else ordered. Can't wait for my next order/visit Zaatar team! read more

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Quite good food! Service can be a tad bit slow (but if you're there with a group, this is less noticeable). Takeout is also good - my go to is the chicken shawarma wrap. Super crunchy, and I love the garlic sauce that comes with it. read more

Y'all, something is wrong at Zaatar! We've ordered dinner from them several times and always loved the food, but tonight things seem to have changed. The food was bland, chicken was dry, sauces tasted off, and bread tasted like it was fried in rancid oil. Maybe their chef left or gave up on a busy night? We couldn't even finish eating the food it was so bad. We'll give them another chance in a few weeks in hopes tonight was just a glitch. But if it's still bad, that'll be our last time. read more

The food is authentic & amazing! We're staying in the area ( due to home repairs) and wanted some Mediterranean dishes to cheer us up. Their halloumi cheese, spinach pies, kibbeh, and kanafe are some of the most delicious & fresh Lebanese dishes I've had in over a decade. The owner is a sweetheart, and when they were out of baklava the other day, they actually sent me extra things to make up for the missing baklava, which they absolutely did not have to do and I absolutely love them for it. Haven't been to the physical restaurant, but from what I've seen in the pictures it looks beautiful, but the food is absolutely amazing. read more

My friend and I came here on a weekday and had a nice dinner! We were the only ones there when we arrived, but by the time we left, it had filled up more. I ordered the baba ganough and fattoush salad. The portion sizes were massive and both dishes were delicious! My friend got the hummus and zaatar pie (thick pita with thyme, olive oil, and sesame seeds). She wasn't a fan of the zaatar pie, but I tried it and really liked it! Service was great throughout the duration of our meal. My only complaint is that they didn't have tap water (only bottled water) and gave out disposable cutlery even though we were dining in. read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - fattoush salad, baba ganough, hummus, zaatar pie - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Just opened new one in Towson which is terrific! Chicken scharma Best I ever had. Is at 20 Allegheny Ave. Go there! read more

The best Arabic food in town. Someone referred me here. I would refer everyone who loves Mediterranean/Arabic food. It serves authentic food. Flavors were amazing. read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - Mix Large Mixed Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I had dinner at Zaatar a few weeks ago with seven friends. I don't often venture to Federal Hill, but if I did, I'd probably be a regular here. The space itself isn't much to look at (very casual), but it's in a great spot in Fed Hill (you can eat at Zaatar and then do a little bar hopping in the neighborhood). (Parking isn't great; I parked in a garage a short walk away to avoid having to find street parking near the restaurant). The service was great, very friendly. Some people in our group (myself included) aren't big fans of ordering waters and getting bottles of water, just an FYI. But the food was good all around. We shared their classic hummus, their mohamarah (one of my favorite dips), and their labneh with za'atar. All of the dips were fantastic. They had so much on the menu that I wanted - I was drooling and had a hard time deciding what to order. I decided on the lamb kofta kabob sandwich, which was delicious. Definitely a spot worth checking out! read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Food was fine, but definitely more fast food. Paper silverware, water in bottles might be good to go, but being there was not worth it.

I was craving some good Mediterranean food and for some reason have never looked for a good place in Baltimore. After a quick Yelp search, I found this place with raving reviews, so I had to check it out. When we got there on a Friday night during prime dinner time, the place was packed. The hostess informed us that it might be an hour or so for our food due to the amount of large parties at the restaurant. We decided to wait it out since we were pretty excited to try this place out. The waitress attended to us almost immediately, getting our drink and food orders. She was incredibly helpful and wanted us to have a great experience even if the kitchen was backed up.  And the food did not take the full hour-- we only waited around half the time, showing the efficiency and care that the restaurant has for its patrons. Onto the food! We ordered the Fried Halloumi, Baba Ghanoush, Stuffed Grape Leaves, and the Mixed (Chicken and Beef) Shawarma Platter. The Fried Halloumi stole the show. The light breading on the outside complimented the squeaky and savory melty cheese. There was some sweet notes in the cheese too, which made this cheese heavenly. It was incredible. The Baba Ghanoush was amazing, with not too much oil, and the Pita was warm and fluffy and the combination was phenomenal. The Grape Leaves were pretty good, but they were drenched in oil, so they were a bit on the heavy side. Lastly, the Shawarma Platter was a HUGE portion and came with rice and hummus. The hummus was fantastic-- so creamy and packed with flavor. The rice paired perfectly with the shawarma meat, which was fairly good, but a bit dry. Overall, everything we ordered was either good or exceptional, so I have no complaints here. The delicious food, amazing service, and great prices made this one of our favorite restaurant experiences in Baltimore. I definitely want to come back to try so much more! I would recommend making a reservation, but even then the kitchen and waitstaff was incredibly efficient, and this did not compromise the quality of the food! read more

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Excellent service and food. Bountiful portions for plant based, vegetarians and meat options. We enjoyed their fresh hummus and baba ganough, chicken shawarma platter and bowl, mujadara, salads, and our favorite mint lemonade drink. read more

The food was excellent and the portions were very large. The service was friendly and helpful, our server was down to earth and made us feel welcome and wanted and not like 'outsiders' even as a female-female Caucasian couple in a Mediterranean restaurant playing Arabic music. It was not very busy, despite being a Friday night. We brought our own beer, and they even helped us out with a bottle opener since we were unprepared. I like a BYOB place, that scores major points for me. I would definitely go back. Whether with a group or for a date, I liked the vibe and I liked the food and overall it's something very different and welcome in the Fed Hill scene. read more

Very nice mediterranean resturant. Family owned. My husband and I came for lunch, were welcomed and sat right away. The server was willing to go over the menu, we ordered two mint lemonade, mixed meat platter and French fries. All the food was excellent! Highly recceommend read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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I dropped in this place for a quick lunch after work. There were no other patrons, and my party of 2 had the place to ourselves. The restaurant atmosphere has more of a carry out vibe, but it did the trick. There was pay to park meters with parking available right out front. I would definitely return to try some other options. GLOWS: - The chicken Kabob platter was very filling! The amount of chicken given was much larger portion than other Mediterranean restaurants I have been to in the past. - The hummus and bread inclusions with the platter were tasty. I didn't need the hummus that I ordered as an appetizer before hand. - Service was laid back, but it was efficient and effective. - GROWS: - The salad dressing had a very sour taste to it. I did not enjoy the salad. - The bottle water option was purified water. Not my preference. read more

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My order was accurate and timely. I tried the Hummus with Meat (chicken), Spinach Pie, and Konafah. Everything was flavorful and tasted fresh. The best part was the Konafah. It was light and chewy and sweet in all the best ways. My meal didn't come with silverware -- be sure you have your own! read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - Konafah - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Zaatar has long been our favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Our favorite is the beef kebabs, made with the highest quality, melt in your mouth tender beef. The platters consist of the kebabs, authentic Mediterranean rice ( think it's "Kabuli", also excellent), grilled veggies, and a salad. Rather than go to the restaurant, we generally order out. Recently, we were very disappointed. The beef kebab was excellent as usual, but rather than serving the Kabuli rice, they've switched to plain ordinary white rice. On opening our meals, we were deservedly very disappointed. The Mediterranean rice was a key ingredient to their excellent food serving. The white rice was tasteless. Their price point is on the high side, but we never minded, until now. Why they changed the rice, I have no idea. But it ruined what was a perfect meal. I doubt we'll be ordering from them in the future. read more

Food was top notch! We enjoyed the mixed grill (chicken and lamb) cooked to perfection, tabouli--flavourful and wonderful texture, lentil soup spiced deliciously, plus yummy homemade Hummous, and Baba ganuj, pita bread. The service was friendly and attentive. Nidul, the owner was kind, grateful, and paid attention to our needs. Honestly it was unpretentious with easy ordering at the bar yet the food and service could fit in an upscale restaurant. We will be back. Thank you read more

Service was great. Not a single complaint there. I ordered the beef shawarma platter with salad, black tea with mint, and konafa. I came here for the konafa. Having been to Turkey several times, I expected something different. I was very disappointed. Didn't waste the calories eating this. The beef was ok. The hummus taste good. The chewing pita is always good. The black tea was a lipton tea bag. I think if this place was cheaper, I would understand. The beef $20. The tea $4. The konafa $5. I wouldn't return but I say try it yourself. I am an annoyingly picky eater. read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - Konafa - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

don't pass by this little gem, the exterior is deceptively unattractive. Inside you find Mediterranean food. The chef is from Syria, and he knows what he's doing. We had red lentil soup, a salad and a Shawarma sandwich that were all really delicious. The service is friendly, and the interior quite a bit better than the exterior. I can't wait to come here again. read more

Zataar has seen better days. On a recent visit, food was subpar, not how I remember it. Twice fried kibbeh served to us, too brown and full of oil. They ran out of the Muhamara dip by 6 PM, server didn't mention it to us and they just hoped we wouldn't notice. Bread was extremely tough and unpleasant. Much better Middle Eastern food elsewhere. read more

I hate to give a poor review, because the food tasted okay, however I ordered the kofta mixed grill which claimed to come with a side of grilled veggies, and the picture suggested there would be peppers, mushrooms etc. however I received a single tomato slice and a couple slivers of onion. read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - Kofta Mixed Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

After flying in from California, I decided I was too tired to go out and ordered yelp delivery. This delightful restaurant features delicious handmade bread with za'atar seasoning. Sold! I love za'atar. There was a delay in delivery, so I called the restaurant to confirm they'd accepted the order. The person who assisted me was very nice and professional. She knew my order and updated me on its retrieval status. The food is incredible. I ordered the pleasantly seasoned lentil soup, handmade bread with za'atar, and fried veggie balls with pumpkin and spices. Yum. Everything was delicious. My compliments to the chef. I would absolutely order from this restaurant again. read more

I eat a lot of Mediterranean for take out and this one just didn't live up to the hype. Maybe it's good for Baltimore? Beef kofta was a little dry, but well seasoned. Hummus was bland. The bread that came with the kofta was good. Salad was basic romaine, cucumber and tomato with a good vinaigrette. Mohamarah was too sweet for me. read more

I honestly would not have come here if I had known they would be serving food in take out containers like this still. We had to buy water bottles, but luckily they let us go to the liquor store down the block to have wine. Our server even cleaned wine glasses for us so we wouldn't have to drink from the bottle (haha). The food was pretty good, but again I wanted a sit down experience for a reason. I may come back again after covid to get the real experience. read more

ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine - several people sitting at a table with plates of food - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland