I liked this place! Food was fresh. Slightly small portions and the prices on the menu were not correct for two items (said $4 but was actually $12??) the waitress was apologetic though. It's authentic and good food, but keep an eye on the price. read more

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Had lunch here. Neat and clean. The food is very fresh, with the lamb cooked with just right tenderness. The waiter is very friendly too. read more

Zaytin Turkish Cuisine - Lunch lamb Kofte Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

Kind of a hidden gem in Warren. Came on a Sunday night and it was practically empty. Really good food and good portions. We started with the mixed cold appetizers and the fried calamari. All of the different spreads were delicious and presented well. It doesn't come with bread or pita though, so be sure to save some of the welcome bread or order more bread as a side. For mains we tried the lamb chops, ravioli's, branzino and mixed grill. Everything came out cooked perfectly and tasted great for the most part. My only complaint is that the ravioli's didn't have much filling. The main courses are also a little on the expensive side for central NJ. Regardless, my family and I really enjoyed our meal and would definitely come back again and try more of the menu. read more

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INCREDIBLE!!! From the outside, one wouldn't think how lovely this white tablecloth restaurant was so I was pleasantly surprised! Gorgeously decorated and charming. Quiet and romantic. The food is equally as wonderful. Everything, beginning to end, was beautifully presented. My favorite was the octopus. AMAZINGGGG! A MUST HAVE!!! The server was sweet and such a darling! What a STELLAR, TOP NOTCH experience! Thankful to my Yelp friend who introduced me to this place. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Authentic Turkish food, food was seasoned well (not too salty). First, the bread is amazing, so soft and airy and kinda reminds me of a pizza crust. I got the mixed platter for 2 and it was more than enough food for us! This came with 4 types of mixed meat, two types of rice, and a mixed salad with vinaigrette. I also got the baba ganoush on the side and this was the only thing I was disappointed about. It was very heavy on mayo and I'm just not use to eating baba ganoush with mayo before so it was just unexpected and tasted off to me. read more

Zaytin Turkish Cuisine - Turkish Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

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So yum!! Everything was really delicious, great service and ambiance!! Very authentic and felt read more

Zaytin Turkish Cuisine - Veggie Ravioli - Turkish Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

I attended a family event there 10 days ago. The restaurant was located inside a plaza with a parking lot. The restaurant itself is a size size with many tables. We had the restaurant to ourselves from 11AM-3PM for the event. The restaurant staff were quite helpful in setting up for the event and answered our questions. We had a prix fix menu for the event and the food was good for the most part. I wish my chicken shwarma wasn't dry. The appetizers were good. My sister's chicken shish kebab was good. We got 2 desserts - baklava and kunefe and they were both yummy. I enjoyed the kunefe so much that I bought myself one to go. I would like to dine there again next time I'm in the area. read more

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Their food was soooo good, very delicious! Their seevice and staff were wonderful! Nice ambiance and friendly restaurant. Good portion and recommendation is on point Will definitely recomend to others and will come back!! Love it!! read more

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It was not my first time to this place and it was a pleasure. No doubt of it. The food was good as usual, the service great and the ambiance is cozy and quiet, for a good dinner with friends and family. The server helped us to make a good choice from the menu , we got out from there satisfied. From the bread with olive oil to the rice pudding everything was delicious; It is BYOB so you can bring your own favorite bottles ; read more

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We ordered two appetizers: liver and avo gannouch. Both are exceptional. The kafke lunch is also great. Overall, it's a great restaurant. I will come back soon! read more

So happy to find a Turkish restaurant option even closer to home. We usually head to Parsippany, Paterson or New Brunswick from Hunterdon County. This place was only 30 min from our house, super easy to get to and has ample parking. The interior is very bright, clean and nicely decorated with Turkish touches throughout. Our servers were very friendly, patient and attentive. They easily answered all of our questions and waited patiently for our children to practice their Turkish! The menu is extensive enough, offering the most important options for a Turkish cuisine. For appetizers we had the ezme and a Pomegranate salad. They were excellent. Very fresh and so flavorful. It is served with very delicious homemade pide bread. I had one of my favorites, Adana Kebab, for my entree. It was tender but I could have used a little more spice/seasoning. The pilav that came with it was cooked perfectly. My daughter had the Mantı (they call it Turkish ravioli). It was very tasty with lots of seasoning and a huge portion. My son and husband both ordered the pide (mixed and gyro) and they loved it. The bread is so tender and delicious. The toppings were high quality as well. For dessert we had tea, of course, and we shared a dish that I have never had before. I cannot remember the name but I t was also very good. We are mostly likely to return to this restaurant the next time we are craving Turkish food! read more

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Food: delicious food, with a very nice twist of its own. The bread they brought was addictive. Turkish pides are so unique and good. You can describe them as pizza upgraded to a new height. Manti was perfectly seasoned. Adana kebap was delicious. We could not get enough. It is also huge portions. There is enough left for leftovers. Service: two servers seem to rotate without skipping a beat Value: it is about $45 per person. Considering we all had leftovers, it is reasonable The place was tastefully decorated. Lots of authentic decorations without being too much. Highly recommend Zaytin. One of the best Turkish restaurants in NJ read more

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Delicious food, beautiful restaurant, amazing service. We came in for lunch and the staff was absolutely gracious towards us. The bread is fresh and the portions are generous. I highly recommend the appetizers and the iskender kebab. The staff was really very friendly and made us feel right at home. The pricing is fair and honestly, I would come back. They have ice cream as well and a Turkish breakfast buffet that I am definitely coming back for. read more

Zaytin is a local treasure and anyone not experiencing the quaint ambience and quality of food is truly missing out! The staff is so accommodating and friendly. We go there as often as possible!!! Highly recommend this gem!!! BYOB is an added bonus read more

This is a very good location for a restaurant in Warren, NJ. Food was so fresh especially the hummus. The server was very accommodating and attentive. read more

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Unfortunately I have to give this place two stars. We researched and this place had Halal Turkish cuisine and in pictures and on yelp looked appetizing. Location is great and place is very warm. Entrance to the restaurant is rather strange but acceptable. We ordered four different dishes to try. From hard core Turkish eggplant stuffed to spinach medley to mixed grill. I am sorry to say everything was a disappointment. Nothing tasted like it should. We barely touched any dish. Took some to go which kids decided to also throw away. To add to this, after taste was really bad as everyone had acid reflux afterwards. From service standpoint very nice people, but you shouldn't have to ask for water during your meal especially on not so busy of a night. Hopefully if we come next experience will be different. read more

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The food and service is excellent. The flavors are authentic and it was great to see a wide variety on the menu. Very well prepared and served enjoyed our meal very much. Just wish it was closer to where we live! read more

A family member wanted to try this place out and it has a 5.0 on Google with over 100 reviews. Only 1 review on Yelp but hey, must be pretty good at least right? Decided to get takeout here and the staff member picking up the phone was friendly. I ordered a Turkish coffee, baba ganoush, mixed grill for 1, manti dumplings, burger (lamb and beef mix per staff, just lamb per their menu), and baklava. I am very lenient with ratings on Yelp since I try to help businesses out. I generally haven't reviewed places I'd give a 4* or lower but I was so disappointed, especially with all the positive reviews. I was super surprised to see a new middle eastern/Mediterranean place in this plaza, since Silk Road (Afghan) is there and I've also seen Istanbul Foodlovers (one of the signs is still there in the plaza) as well. Then I looked up the latter and learned it was a name change to Zaytin, and former reviews are mediocre. There was 1 table occupied ~ 7 pm in the restaurant. The $5 coffee had huge lumps of coffee grounds in it; it wasn't filtered. Burger didn't look too hot visually and a family member took a bite or 2 and threw it out. Fries were decent. Bread was alright and baba ganoush was decent; large portion but was lacking flavor. Manti was not bad, the each dumpling is very small and they were covered in white sauce. Good texture but not much flavor. Mixed grill items were all lacking flavor. Chicken was fine, Adana kebab was eh, lamb shish had some sinew in it. Baklava was super oily and not that good; family member thought Shoprite's baklava tasted better. I love Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food and have tried a good variety. Antioch, another Turkish place in Englewood, is infinitely better. Nearby, Hills of Herat is fantastic, Silk Road is solid, and 12 Islands is very good as well. Even the chipotle style Cava is far superior... Meh. read more

Zaytin Turkish Cuisine - Mixed grill for 1, manti dumplings - Turkish Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

I stopped in today for the first time. The restaurant is very lovely inside. The women who served me were so lovely. The food is absolutely delicious. Everything is so fresh. They make the pita bread right on the premises. I had the red lentil soup, shepherd salad with added feta and pita bread. It was a light meal with generous portions. I took the leftover salad home. I will dine there again soon.. read more

Came here for the serpme kahvalti (Turkish Breakfast Spread) and I must say... in all my years of trying this spread at different restaurants, this one was hands down THE MOST extensive, flavorful, and visually aesthetic! The cheese spread, the spinach pastry, the simit (Turkish Bagels) from start to finish was a party in my mouth. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive, and the ambiance makes you feel right at home. You can also purchase all kinds of evil eye accessories and jewelry . I will definately go back to take a closer look, and to try their dinner options! Honorable mention to Hadi, for his generosity and hospitality. Thank you! 5 stars for you Zaytin, thank you for a glorious sunday brunch! read more

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Oh my God! Amazing food, staff, and environment! The restaurant is so classy, staff are so warm and welcoming, and salmon platter (which I had) with Turkish olive oil on top was perfect! read more

The person who left a 2 star has obviously never had Turkish coffee before. Actually my family loved it and my Dad isn't even a coffee drinker. The ambiance is beautiful, the food is fresh, and the service is excellent. I highly recommend the gyros but I am looking forward to trying everything. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Everything was perfect and very delicious. The breakfast with mushrooms and spinach and eggs was delicious. Also, the service was very attentive. read more

Went to Zaytin with a group of friends and had a great time. Live music was a treat and food was amazing. Plenty options for vegetarians and great service. Will be going back for sure. It's BYOB. read more

Hands down the best Turkish/Mediterranean food/restaurant with great staff and ambience. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. Food is immaculate. I came all the way here from NYC and it is so worth it. I do this trip every couple of months, and I look forward to it every time. ABSOLUTE MUST-GO! read more

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Highly recommend this place. Have been to this restaurant multiple times with different sets of friends. They have quite a few vegetarian choices. Their freshly made bread with the olive oil is addicting . I love their spicy vegetarian ezme, their shrimp and garlic, the vegetarian casserole. My family loves the lamb dishes. The finale is by ending it with the kunafe and hookah. read more

The food here was delicious! We had the grape leaves, cheese rolls, chicken shish wrap, lamb gyro and some baklava for dessert! This place definitely deserves more business, worth a visit for sure! read more

The food is amazing!! Have been coming here for years and the waiters are so attentive, definitely coming back again read more

Zaytin Turkish Cuisine - Grilled whole branzino served with mashed potato and mixed green salad. - Turkish Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

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Zaytin Turkish Cuisine falls short of expectations unfortunately. I am a vegetarian and they had very few options for vegetarian. I ordered pasta which was not something that I liked. This dish was highly recommended but unfortunately I could even eat 2 bites of it. I am not sure about other items but this review is only based on pasta. read more

Loved the atmosphere, the service and of course the food was very good! My first time having Turkish food!

We have been looking for an authentic Turkish restaurant in New Jersey since our trip to Turkey a year ago. We've found it! What an amazing treat to be brought back to the flavors that we so loved on our trip abroad. Each course was magically devine and well presented. Service was impeccable with the a touch hospitality of the people of Turkey. The ambiance is modern with Turkish lamps and art. The soft relaxing music accompanied each our courses wonderfully. Zaytin is now on out top 5 places for great food! read more

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Really really wanted to like this place but the food is just not great. Not only in terms of taste but freshness. We ordered the zucchini pancake app and it was soggy and tasted sour. Almost as if they froze it and defrosted it for us. The dessert we got had ice cream and the ice cream had freezer burn on it. Service was friendly but would not return. read more

Excellent food and service. Very kind and beautiful and authentic ambiance. We came here for my cousin's birthday and enjoyed all of it. The food had so much flavor and the rice pudding is a must try! read more

Quality food and excellent service, the same as fans of the former Istanbul FoodLovers came to know and expect, but under a new name. Inside has been redone and looks a lot fancier now, but prices are still reasonable. read more

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SO DELICIOUS!!! This restaurant has the best Turkish food I've had in America!!! You have to try the lebneh and spicy vegetable appetizer--they are amazing. This is my second time at the restaurant. I highly recommend the cold appetizer platter- enough to feed two by itself. Oh, and I can't forget the hummus: Really terrific. And such nice people. read more

Zaytin Turkish Cuisine - This is the cold appetizer platter. YUMMY!! - Turkish Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

I made it a mission to come here for the first time during my trip to Manhattan from California. The 1.5 hr commute was totally worth it. Incredible food, service, and atmosphere. I came here for dinner my first night in NJ, hookah and coffee the next day, and had to-go Döner another time during my 3-day stay here in Warren. I cannot wait to come here again! Best Turkish food I've had in the USA. read more

Amazing place for couple and private group parties. Everything was perfect will definitely recommend Mediterranean food. read more

Zaytin Turkish Cuisine - Brunch - Turkish Near Me - Warren, New Jersey

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This is the best Mediterranean I have been to in a long time! Incredibly friendly owners who know how to make really really good food. Their prices are also incredibly reasonable for how much you get. I really recommend this place read more

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Great food, friendly service! Highly recommend. I was looking for a great Turkish restaurant in the area and Zaytin definitely fit the bill.

Great lunch platters and beautiful decor. The chicken sheesh kebab and the chicken gyro were both delicious, and I gouged the hummus with the pita, just like I do at any Middle-Eastern restaurant. read more