Very disappointed. My first time here, and definitely my last time. I had the beef/lamb shawarma and my husband had the falafel plate. My meat was so dry and overcooked. They say it's cooked with their special blends of seasonings... I think they forgot the seasoning with my order....or maybe they were cooked away! The hummus was boring and nowhere near as good as other restaurants! Rice and pita was okay. The falafel was too well done as well. Way too dry. The side of fries consisted of about 6 french fries!?! The place was busy, so i thought the food must be good if they are this busy!?! But, no...not good. read more

Zait Bistro - Dry and overcooked beef/lamb shawarma. No good!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Every plate I taste I'm always satisfied I mix it up from time to time just so I can try everything on the their menu and Im always happy with what I ordered, well not the lamb I don't like lamb . Thank you Liz and Sam From baby Ace and Cassie read more

Worst customer service ever! Called in at 2:15 for a chicken pita shawarma, get there in 15mins as per instructions that it'll be ready in 15mins. 1st mistake, They make it in the shrak rather than pita, I tell them I didn't order that. They didn't honor it to me with the pita price considering it was their mistake. So I didn't take it, I wait another 20-25mins for them to make my pita wrap, finally get the food at 3:00. 2nd mistake, they didn't add the items requested in the shawarma. Went back in and asked for a refund. The girl at the front had such an attitude, she did not even apologize for the inconvenience of waiting, the inconvenience if the incorrect order. Such a horrible person in charge of the front of the restaurant. Wish I could give it zero stars!! read more

i don't eat mediterranean food often besides halal guys (lol) so i decided to branch out of my comfort zone and try this place out! i was feeling a little skeptical about coming because there are a lot of reviews that mention how unfriendly the customer service is, but it wasn't a problem at all. just because the employees aren't over the top friendly does not mean they are being rude, it could just be their demeanor. don't let that stop you from trying this delicious place out :) i ordered the small beef/shwarma combo plate (#2) and the portion was huge ! that's coming from somebody with a large appetite, so if you're just ordering for yourself there's no need to upgrade. the tabouleh was average, so i'd probably opt it for a mediterranean salad next time cause that was really yummy and fresh! also the garlic butter is really flavorful so i'd recommend asking for more!! 4/5 stars because it was a little bit of a wait for the food (15-20 mins) but next time i go, i'll just phone in my order :-) read more

Zait Bistro - 2. Beef and Lamb Shawarma Combo Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Went to dinner with friends at this little gem. It was a small place with fantastic taste. The beef kabobs were tender, the rice had lots of flavor, the Mediterranean salad was amazing and the garlic sauce was ummm ..let's just say I could drink it . The staff was delightful and I will definitely return. read more

This little Rancho Cucamonga gem is cranking out some of the best Mediterranean in the Inland Empire. Personally, I'm a fan of the Lamb Shawarma Combo plate with rice and their Mediterranean salad. I usually order the medium size and it seems to keep on giving for days after. The falafel is amazing, hummus is right on point and it's great for a take out dinner. You're gonna love this place. ***Word to the wise - call your order in ahead as they are usually very busy and it can take some time for them to cook your order fresh. read more

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Delicious! Authentic!!! Our favorite Mediterranean place in the area! Their food takes longer to cook but it is worth every minute. It's fresh and always wonderful! Great, friendly staff! read more

Best food I ever found in Rancho Cucamonga when I lived there. Their rice (or rice pilaf or perhaps it's orzo?) is the best rice I've ever had, and you MUST get their garlic dip and some nan no matter what else you order. Simply delicious!!! read more

Good food and authentic flavors, but the customer service lacked quite a bit. We ordered the chicken kabob plate (medium) with hummus and medi salad. It came with pita bread and garlic sauce. I highly recommended getting the bakalava :) read more

Pretty spot on Mediterranean food just expect a long wait. They make fresh which is good but the 10min mark is getting up there. Maybe they were short staffed or something. read more

Mediterranean cuisine is one of my favorites so when a hot and new spot for kabobs opened up near us we just had to try. My sister and I met for lunch at this new Mediterranean eatery and it was A-Ok! Lunch was made fresh and service was quick. I had the beef and lamb kabob which was flavorful but a bit dry. The Mediterranean Salad, as named on the menu, was a bit off for me. The hummus was creamy and delicious. All in all, I would return this review is based on my own personal scale of 5 stars ( 5 being the best I ever had ) and although Zait's is good it's just not the best for me. read more

I love this place! I love that they make everything fresh to order so for those who are complaining the wait is too long, hit a drive thru. Every time I've eaten here, the food has been fresh and delicious and the staff is so friendly. They introduced all the salads to me the first time I ordered here and made sure my order was correct before I took it. Today I ordered online for pick up, and right as I submitted my order, they called me to confirm and give me a pick up time. Customer service here is excellent and you can tell they care. The chicken kabob combo plate is amazing. Chicken is grilled to perfection and is delicious with the garlic sauce. The Mediterranean salad is my favorite and I tried the cucumber yogurt salad for the first time today, which was yummy also. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for something fresh and delicious read more

I use to order from this place before and the food was good. This time around the Food was not good and it was bland.

Ok I've given this place 3 more chances in the last few months after coming here for years but they continue to disappoint. Today I picked up 2 medium beef kabob meals and the meat was dry, hard , portion was super small, the food was lacking flavor and the pita was gross! nothing like it was before! Not worth the $55 we paid . We couldn't even finish these meals . We'll go elsewhere from now on . read more

Usually love this restaurant but the past two times I ate here the portions have been kind of small.. I understand food cost but $5.50 for this side of cucumber yogurt salad is crazy. read more

Zait Bistro - I'm kind of sad I paid $5.50 for this side of Cucumber Yogurt Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I ordered take out over the phone. Since I am a vegan, I was only able to order the side dishes but I ask my friend to order the full meal chicken kabob and was promise to get two tahini sauce for .25 extra per container. When I arrived to pickup my order, the employee said they never made my order because there was not enough money to be made. They should have told me over the phone that they can't fulfill my order instead they made me drive from Montclair to Rancho. This was very unprofessional and will highly recommend that all vegan stay away from this restaurant. They are greedy, inconsiderate, and don't respect good customers read more

Quality Mediterranean food in Rancho! The meat is grilled to order, so it took almost 30 minutes to get my food, which was ok as I was catching up with friends at the time. However I would recommend calling in ahead of time. I am not sure how long ago they opened, but it's seems like they still need to get into their rhythm in terms of the kitchen. The lamb itself was quite good, well seasoned and cooked, with a relatively generous portion. I would suggest coming here if you get a hankering for Shwarma or related foods! read more

Zait Bistro - Lamb Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Worst beef Shawarma I've ever had!!! I know what's shawarma is this is not a shawarma. This is just a grill meat Shawarma should be in the stick . read more

We go here pretty often and the food is good, the service never is. Today something was really off. The rice was not as flavorful, they messed up my sides so I got something I did not want, and they had no garlic spread. We ordered a large plate this time and it was the same as the medium we normally get. I've been trying to call for an hour to fix this but they are not answering. This place might be going down hill. read more

I ordered the chicken kabab..meat was tender, tabuli was good, pita bed with humus was tasty and rice was perfectly cooked. A little pricey but worth every penny. A got a free baklava for dessert and it very good. Excellent service too. I would recommend calling in advance to order. read more

The word Good doesn't do this place justice! Not only is the food to die for, the service is outstanding! I didn't understand why the line was always out of the door until I had the lamb that melted in my mouth on fresh made pita bread. My wife and kids have always been fans of Mediterranean food, but now that's all they want to eat! Thank you for the great food Mr. Zait, keep up the great work. read more

Zait Bistro - This award is 100% legit! The food is to die for here! - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Always the best consistently. I have tried a few of the new Falafel places around and none of them are anything like Zait- Zait is the best Mediterranean food around! read more

Zait Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

I ordered the beef/lamb shawarma since I love when they have fresh meat on a spinning pit. I got the medium size which ended up being more than enough. The rice was good consistency with great flavor. The only thing I found wrong was that the meat felt overcooked( not that big of a deal compared to other places). Food was made relatively quick and there was enough sitting space with a TV as well. It was also my first time having Turkish coffee, so I'm not sure how to compare it to others but it was like an espresso with a little sugar(but with a fine ground texture to it). Overall, I would recommend it. Looks like a family run, hole in the wall type of place. read more

Zait Bistro - Medium Beef/lamb shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Customer Service: $$$$ of $$$$$ Ambiance: $$$ of $$$$$ Food Flavor: $$$$$ of $$$$$ Prices: $$$$$ of $$$$$ Location: $$$$$ of $$$$$ Zait is friendly! Great customer service from the hostess and owner's wife (owner's working hard in the back, cooking!). However, it did take them 45 minutes to get me my order. Thus the lack of 1 star. But I'm sure they'll earn it back! It's a small dining area, with some TV's playing. Nothing fancy, but tidy enough. The food flavor is delicious. The meat, rice, kabobs, gyro's -- all great! The baklava was decent. Prices were good. And the location is easy to access with plenty of parking all around. read more

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I wasn't a fan of Mediterranean food until I stepped into Zait Bistro. Hands down, theeeeeee best Mediterranean food I've ever had. I got the Chicken Kebab combo in a size small which comes with one skewer, rice, pita bread and a sauce of choice (garlic is my favorite so far). Also, the combo comes with 2 sides of choice, I got hummus & falafel. Everything was great and the portion was filling. The taste of their food and the quality is amazing! Beyond my expectation that after my first visit I couldn't wait to go back for more. So happy I gave Mediterranean food another try. This will be my go-to spot for Mediterranean food from now and on. If you're thinking about trying this spot think no more, GO! You will not be disappointed. read more

Zait Bistro - Chicken Kebab Combo Plate which comes with rice and pita bread + 2 sides of your choice. I picked hummus and falafel. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

The best place ever to eat. My favorite is the whole chicken with tabbouleh and mutabel. The hummus is made from scratch always so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I always look forward to enjoying my meal every time I come. This review has been long overdue. Hands down the best Mediterranean in all of Southern California read more

Zait Bistro - 12. Half Chicken Plate Garlic Sauce Tabbouleh Salad Mutabal Salad Traditional Hummus Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Came here based on reviews. SERVICE IS RUDE! I have never been here. The employee taking my order was annoyed since I didn't know what I was ordering. She did not explained anything. I don't know what I ordered. I've eaten Mediterranean before so stuck with shawarma. FOOD IS DELICIOUS! That is why they get 3 stars. read more

This place is truly FIRE . This is some of the best Lebanese style Mediterranean food I've had. Their prices are higher than other spots, however! You're getting amazing quality here as well as the option of two sides. They will even give you domas or falafels as a side option. I love their chicken kabob with hummus and purple salad ( I forget the name). This purple salad is creamy and delicious. Everything you eat here is full of flavor and the owners are truly so kind. If you live in the area or are passing by on the 210, do yourself a favor and stop by this place. read more

The service is THE BEST! Friendly family business and everyone goes out of their way to help you. I love the #10 with tabouleh and I swear they put crack-cocaine in the baba ghanoush because I am HOOKED!!! The olive oil they us is extra terrestrial! If you know your olives from falafels, you'll notice the sweet, rich taste and texture of the oil. When I asked them where they get their oil, they went to the back and brought this big can written in Arabic. The oil is imported all they way form Syria! No wonder it is so good! Unless you are Donald Trump, you will LOVE this place! Go and try the #10! read more

This place has by far the best Falafel I've had in the USA. I grew up on the Mediterranean eating falafel since childhood, I've ate it in a few countries and many places across the USA but Zait Bistro makes it the best; it tastes fresh, very well marinated, has the best crunch and overall taste in their soft Pita with the perfect sauce, veggie and pickles added. Highly recommended! read more

Amazingly Delicious !!! I ordered the Beef and Lamb Shawarma and Lydia ordered the Chicken Shawarma. Large portions and everything was absolutely the best flavors. We totally recommend to everyone. read more

Zait Bistro - The Beef / Lamb Shawarma is to die for. Lydia ordered the Chicken Shawarma it was so moist and full of flavor. - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

Hey I used to LOVE this place. I bought two large lamb plates a couple weeks ago which tasted really good but then I got super sick. That was all i had eaten that day. My friend who ordered the second plate got sick as well with similar symptoms. I don't like leaving bad reviews but I take food handling safety seriously. Just sharing my experience. We had to throw the rest of the food away. read more

The lamb was delicious, but everything else tasted mediocre. We shared the small "Lamb Chops" combo plate, "grilled lamb chops sprinkled with house spices" served with 2 side salads, rice, pita bread, and choice of sauce ($15.99). It's really nice that they offer different sizes of their combo plates (S/M/L), but being new customers, it was confusing figuring out how much to order. I called and asked about the size of the lamb chops, and was told they're the size of my palm, which would be a nice light/moderate meat portion for one person (about 3 oz of meat), but our lamb chops were maybe 1/3 of the size. They were smaller than the palm of my 2 year old, not counting the thin bone that runs along side them, so we'd sadly not ordered enough food. But, the lamb was very tasty, and we both enjoyed it! My husband is a better judge of Mediterranean food than I am because he likes it a lot more than I do - it's one of his favorite cuisines - and he wasn't impressed by any of the other food that came with the combo (besides the delicious lamb). I personally loved the rice :) The pita bread was just basic. We chose the tabbouleh as one of our sides, and it was boring. I really didn't like the Tehina Salad - it was like eating a pile of dressing with a few flavorless tomatoes mixed in. Their Garlic Sauce, which is supposedly their most popular Sauce choice, was okay. We don't live locally, but we wouldn't come back, not if we have better options available (will have to see!). read more

The employee working their shift was really rude towards us on the phone and when we picked up our order. This is the size of the baklava I received and paid 3 dollars for, it's really small compared to other times I've come here. Also, we called to pickup at 7 but they already stopped making tabouleh early. read more

Zait Bistro - Chocolate Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

This place sucks !! I went in there ordered a sandwich . They look a long time . And then the guy told me that he had to redo my food . I told him to just give Me back my money .. plus the place stinks read more

I go there to pick up my food and I couldn't believe what I saw especially during these times with Covid. The cook had no mask, the guy putting food in containers who I believe is the owner also no mask and had sweat dripping off his nose into the food area. I watched a girl with a mask around her neck walk to the bathroom with her gloves on try to open the bathroom door which turned out to be locked. Then walked back to the kitchen and grab the utensils she was then putting in the bags. Was absolutely gross. On top of that it took about 45 mins to get my food. I should have asked for a refund after all this but the placed was packed and I was just bitter at the lack of disrespect this place has for its customers. Ended up just tossing the food out. read more

Hey Guys, here's another spot but this time it's not a good review. I never post bad reviews but this place actually deserves it. Not only are the prices OUTRAGES but the portions are kids sizes and forget about the customer service, it's s crap!!! If your looking for this type of food I recommend you look elsewhere... read more

Zait Bistro - This is what they call a side of rice that cost $9.99 - Mediterranean Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

It's a toss up on this restaurant. My wife (Russian) loves it, while I (Middle Eastern) just thinks it's mediocre. So, to sum it up, you decide. read more

Seriously the best Mediterranean food around. I've tried every Mediterranean restaurant in Rancho, hands down Zait Bistro is far superior and don't understand how they receive 1 stars. They aren't a full service restaurant, probably short staffed as most restaurants are right now. The guy taking our order was doing exactly that, he was quick and multitasking and didn't have time to make small talk. People need to have some patience and not be so sensitive. The food was incredible, so fresh and full of flavor. My husband and I couldn't stop complementing while we were eating. So happy we found our new spot. read more

I ordered for curbside last night for the first time and it was so good! I got the falafel plate with hummus, rice, and Mediterranean salad. I also got the garlic sauce with it and it is the best garlic sauce I've ever had. I ordered online which is super easy and convenient. I definitely recommend trying this restaurant! read more