Food was delicious. I had the keftah. It was delicious but the portion could've been a little bigger. My date had the filet mignon. Very good. Avuganoosh for app...yummy. Unfortunately, we had to keep asking for more pita bread. They only give you 4 tiny pieces at a time. Update: Been back a 2nd, 3rd and 4th time! The pumpkin mahumara is to die for! They've gotten better with giving more pita at the start of the meal. Will definitely keep returning read more

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I visited Zeugma with a couple friends for a delicious BYO night out in Montclair! I really enjoyed this restaurant, and would 100% come back! The interior is super cute, clean and open, yet still comfortable. We dined during the week, and the establishment was almost empty - not a bad thing at all, but very surprising! Our waiter was SUPER friendly and nice, left us alone enough, but was attentive. There were four of us, so we decided to start with the Mezze Platter for $19, a choice of 3 cold mezzes. Choices below: :: Hummus (chickpea puree, tahini, lemon, olive oil) A crowd favorite, standard yet delicious, very creamy and light. Solid. :: Babaganoush (smoked eggplant, tahini paste, olive oil) - delicious! Very smooth for baba ganoush, but very flavorful - we definitely licked the bowl on this one. :: Sal-taam (diced tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, green peppers, parsley, mint, garlic mixed with tahini, and topped with za'atar and olive oil). A wildcard - this was my favorite of all three. The combination of all the flavors went really well together. This with warm pita was heaven. For dinner, I played it safe with a staple - Beef Shish Kebabs, marinated beef shish with fresh herbs, orzo rice, and veggie sautée. Totally delicious, the vegetables were also delightful. I couldn't finish my dish, but that didn't stop my husband from trying to help me out. We both loved it. I can't remember what everyone else ordered, but the 'mmms' and 'yum's' echoed around the table the entire time we dined. BYOB is always a plus too! read more

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Yummy food. Excellent service. My only reservation on Ambiance is that it can sometimes be noisier than I would like.

The venue is charming and the service and food were excellent. You can purchase wine by the full or half bottle. The hummus was so delicious and the lamb dish also. I'll definitely return and being in the cute town of Montclair with many small shops is a plus. Highly recommended. read more

Food was really good. Only did takeout so Thats really all i can go by but i thought it was good .

Only did pickup so far. Interior decor did look very nice so looking forward to come try out indoor dining. I went with the grilled octopus which was well cooked as well as all the sides which had a nice char to them. However, it is quite expensive and the portion was small as it came with only one small tentacle, but I chalk this up to being a more upscale restaurant read more

Could've just been an off night but the food was cold and so was the service. After waiting months to try this restaurant I was beyond disappointed. Everything came out with the same freezing cold sauce. I ordered the filet mignon as my appetizer. The meat was prepared well but I couldn't get with the ice cold sauce. I asked my server if there were a way to get it warmed or a different sauce. He told me, that's the way it comes, and walked away. I was mortified when my lamb chops came out swimming in the same freezing cold sauce (even my knife). On a cold winter night I was looking forward to hot a pre Valentine's Day meal. This was a serious let down. We went home hungry. My fiance ordered the chicken kebabs and it also came with the SAME cold sauce. I really wish our waiter would've made a greater effort to ensure we had a pleasant dining experience. The food and ambiance here are high quality but the flavors and service leave a lot to be desired. If I ever go back it will probably be for takeout only. read more

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This restaurant was an absolute dream. The service was exemplary and the food was delicious. I came here with my amazing friend, Mira, for dinner. They had many unique vegetarian options for her and many more for myself. I had never been there prior but this is one of Miras favorite places so she brought me to try it. We both had the mixed starter allowing us to choose up to 3 varieties of appetizers. We shared the Avogannush, Pumpkin Muhammara, and Labneh Za'atar accompanied with a half bottle of Sauvignon Blanc for myself and wow, I was SO impressed. I had ordered the Beef Shish Kabab as my entree and continued to basque in their glory. The food was fresh, plentiful, and filling; down to the last batch of Pita Bread. If you're ever in town, do yourself a favor and give this place a visit. This is a REAL restaurant experience. Thank you! read more

Zeugma Mediterranean Grill - Back @ it with my baby! - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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We came here for late lunch and I was initially hesitant because the menu looked very limited (thus 4/5 stars), and I was actually looking for a lamb gyro through yelp which is how I found this place. But we gave it a try as there were a decent amount of diners in the restaurant. We ordered the pistachio burger, the grilled octopus, and the truffle fries. The burger, at medium-rare, was pretty tasty and the seasoning was well-balanced. The octopus was perfectly cooked, tender, and went well with the paste and grilled veggies it came with. The truffle fries on the other hand!!!!! AMAZING! This was my most favorite part of our meal. It had the perfect umami flavor that lingered a while. We paired our meal with a robust full bodied syrah at $18 for half a bottle, which was great. Overall, this was a wonderful meal and we're definitely going to visit Zeugma again! read more

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My friend and I came here tonight for dinner and I had the shrimp casserole and holy moly was it good! Juicy jumbo size shrimp in a tomato garlic sauce with tasty mushrooms,fresh herbs and mozzarella cheese with a side of white rice. It tasted so good and fresh and it's ample; I took the remaining home. Prior to that I had some hummus, also good but not the best I ever had. The ambiance is nice and the bathroom was clean. Located in the heart of Montclair so super easy to find but parking could be a problem. I do plan to return for lunch in or take out to try other dishes but again the Shrimp Casserole tastes amazing!! Go get it! ;-) read more

So I was here... But I have no memory of it. Like none. I dont do drugs so I either have dementia or they were super boring. read more

Such a good BYO Mediterranean place right off the main drag of Montclair. Do not miss out on the mushroom manti, mind blowing! Their dips and fish dishes are also always excellent! read more

Very relaxing and laid back experience! The food was really tasty and I liked the service. It's more European style so you do need to flag the waiters to get service, but honestly I prefer that :) The restaurant inside was very trendy-looking, and the food was tasty! read more

Excellent food and service in a beautiful space. Loved the peach sangria, dips and pita, halloumi salad, and Manti. The salmon and seabass entrees were nicely made but a tad dry. Would return again and again. read more

Been here many times. Nice atmosphere. Food is delicious. Rarely a wait if you time right. I always get the salmon and the avocado dip. I do wish they had a Greek salad - or at least salad options with regular lettuce. read more

Love every dish in that restaurant! The food is very fresh and service is always amazing.

An awesome saturday night with the girls - or whoever your people are! It was so lively spacious, and the decor is great. Most importantly the food is delicious. We shared a mezze platter with hummus, labne, and babaganoosh. The pita was freshly made My friends ordered the salmon and I had the shepherds salad with grilled chicken ordered. Oh and it's BYOB or they sell wine. Great experience and will be going back. read more

Ridiculously good. The lamb chops are the best. Atmosphere, service , food all great. Been here a few times and it's always great.

This was a wonderful find and the only problem was what to order. From the moment we entered we felt welcomed. Our server Matt was so warm and friendly. There were so many wonderful things to choose from. We ordered the pumpkin appetizer and Halloumi salad. OMG the dressing was sesame with pecans and pomegranate seeds. Delectable! Pita made fresh . Then shish kabob. We finished with Turkish coffee and chocolate cake with passion fruit cream ... melted in your mouth. We hope to return soon to try the other things on the menu. We brought wine and they let us use it even though they did have wines available. Thanks for a wonderful experience. We hope to return soon. read more

Great experience at this fun spot in Montclair. The side street location is quiet and makes for a nice vibe. The pumpkin muhamarra, beet heaven and borrek are not to be missed! Other dishes (babaganoush, labneh and hummus) are less inspiring but still good. Also, they get extra points for the delicious fluffy pita bread. We will be back. read more

The food is fresh and flavorful, and the presentation is top-notch. The staff is friendly, and the cozy atmosphere makes it a great spot for a relaxing meal. Definitely worth a visit for anyone looking to try something new. Would def recommend the lamb chops!! read more

I am not writing this review because I am a Turkish American. In fact, being Turkish American makes me a pickier client. I am also not writing this review because I had the best birthday at this place. I am writing this review because Zeugma is the best restaurant overall in terms of customer service, cleanliness, COVID 19 compliance, tastiness of their food, healthy and delicious food, conscientious and respectful service, attention to detail. They are also the best representative of the Turkish cuisine. When we call in, or enter the restaurant , Chef Can greets us. He always delivers! Not only with his amazing dishes, but also his warm smile that you can see even beneath the mask with his kind, friendly sky blue eyes welcoming you to his heaven. And yes this is a heaven on earth from Turkey. This cute, cozy, warm restaurant always delivers even in the midst of a pandemic. I love everything in the menu! From the pumpkin muhammara to the beet heaven, everything in the mezze (appetizer ) section is a delicacy. Even though I have been here for 25 years, I still miss home cooking. And this place brings me back to my childhood memories, with shiitake mushroom manti, grilled sea bass (almost as good as my dad's cooking :); cacik (aka tatzdiki) . Whatever you order , you will not get disappointed! I dont know how you will decide between the desserts, but I say try everything. Last night I had the Z chef no sugar added raspberry base meringue. I am still dreaming about it. Of course I had to have the hazelnut pudding, and natural aphrodisiac pistachio baklava for my friends so that they could share with me :)) They go beyond and above to take care of you; to take you to the Mediterranean coast; to make you taste the delicious Turkish village ladies' home cooking and they do it with smile, care and utmost best customer service!! The week it opened, I brought myself to this joint and then I wanted to keep coming back. With friends, cousins, family! Just try it out. You will not get disappointed. On the other hand, you will get addicted! PS: I am not a family, or friend to the owners:) I don't get paid for this review either!! Just saying what it is ! Thank you Zeugma for delivering each and every time. While you are there ask about the story behind the ancient city Zeugma, and check out the mosaics on the wall n your way to the bathroom! read more

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Fabulous dinner. Great customer service .. ambiance is great. Never a bad dish .. desserts delicious

Amazing food. Everything tasted better than the next. Beautiful ambiance. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Incredible food. Ok service. Had the 100yr old dumpling recipe and it was fantastic. Beet falafel was tasty and mezza trio was fantastic

Had this place bookmarked for a few months and finally got a chance to try and it didn't disappoint. I was surprised at how fresh and good all the food tasted. We started with the mezze platter - hummus, muhammara, and the olives/pickles 5 out of 5 Then we had the borrek and octopus. Probably my favorites of the night. Best octopus I've had! 5/5 I had the sea bass for my entree which was a 4/5 imo and my wife had the kofta which was a 5/5. Overall great ambiance, attentive service, and amazing food. Highly recommend. read more

Consistently amazing food! Every item on the menu that we have tried never disappoints. Our favorites from the appetizers are the babaganoush, hummus, sauced eggplant. Beet falafel is the best falafel I have ever had. You need to try it! And from the mains, the manti are amaaaaaaazing. I find myself craving these all the time. The grilled sea bass is so perfectly prepared and the skin on it so crispy. Hands down one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. Do yourself a favor and come here! read more

This is our staple Mediterranean restaurant. The trio platter as an app is large and good and good, they also give unlimited pita for dipping. We always get the hummus baba ghanouj and pumpkin spread with feta. Other appetizers that we tried where the burrata and octopus. We sampled almost every entrée on the menu and can confidently say you can't go wrong with any of them. BYOB makes this restaurant an added plus! read more

This spot has outdoor seating and you could either buy wine from there or byob. I went there with a friend and tried the grilled octopus. I never really had octopus and I was not disappointed. We both ended up getting the kofta kebab and piyaz. We both devoured that- the pepper was little spicy for me. For dessert we had the 2 chef special- it was good and fruity. read more

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Favorite Mediterranean food in Montclair ! Love the ambiance, the food, the service, ... everything is perfect in zeugma ! Already went three times and I've never been disappointed ! Highly recommended! read more

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Started with a cheese plate which was excellent. Had olives and pickles which were drizzled in an awesome amount of olive oil and spices. The Shepherd sales was to die for and every main course looked great but we had the lamb and beef patties which were killer along with the peppers that accompanied it. Service was awesome too. Thanks for everything. Never posted this a couple months ago. Still loving the Shepherd salad. Tonight I followed the IG post and I'm having the Pistacchio chopped steak. read more

This restaurant is so so so good! I came here with my family for Mother's Day and we all agreed on how much we loved it. It was a little expensive but perfect for a special occasion. The atmosphere is classy yet casual and there is a beautiful mosaic of a goddess on the back wall of the restaurant. The food was incredibly delicious as well and the staff was nice. If you park in the garage nearby they will actually offer to pay for your parking! I made a reservation on OpenTable as well. read more

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Great food and decor. Friendly servers. I cannot wait to revisit. Brought some Riesling wine to go with the food. That's my suggestion. You will definitely enjoy the food. read more

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Came here with my husband for an early dinner on Saturday. The restaurant is beautiful and decorated so tastefully. Their wine bar is gorgeous too. The wait staff were so nice and friendly and the food was prompt. We ordered the olives and pickles for appetizer and it was great. Our food was very good too. I did take one star off for 2 reasons: first, although the food was delicious, I didn't find their menu overly exciting and think they should have more choices. Second, I didn't love their Sauvignon blanc that they carry (although this is more of a personal preference and not so much something they can control). I would recommend this place for date night. read more

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I asked for the filet mignon to be cooked medium and it was just right. Also, I asked for the orzo to be substituted for extra vegetables and they did so without any issue. For dessert, we ordered Baklava and it was perfect--it wasn't overly sweet and it kind of had a buttery flavor which was pretty great. Our server was very nice and the food came out quickly. read more

Zeugma Mediterranean Grill - Beef Shish Kebab - Mediterranean Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

We ate here ahead of a local concert, and we were wowed. The service is fantastic and the food is delicious. My dinner companion and I both opted for the sea bass, which was excellent, but I can't wait to go back to try the signature mushroom dumplings (century-old recipe). read more

Such a great spot to order delivery from! Many vegan options- easy to opt off cheese in dishes that have it. I'm vegan and ordered the quinoa beet salad with no yoghurt, beet falafel, and pumpkin muhammara with no feta and a side of pita. My dad ordered the Sea Bass dinner. We loved everything! Very authentic, flavorful, and they adhered to every note and substitution we asked for, very impressed! So happy we found this new spot. read more

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As a restaurateur, food and travel writer, and educator never try to charge anything for complimentary inexpensive pita bread that comes always in the Mediterranean with hummus free! It looks cheap, bigotedly subjective and desperate; particularly if it's not priced on your menu as extra. Bread? Shameful behavior for Montclair. Great way to not keep a new local customer. Sorry, I was considering you for our pandemic dining experience at the Food Channel; disappointing. You have no idea who enters your restaurant to support your business; don't be cheap and bigoted. JCB read more

Zeugma has become one of our prime "go-to" places in the Montclair area. The food is consistently excellent (especially the Manti), service is always top flight, the room and bar (wine only) has the right mix of hip/cool and comfort, and there is always a warm smile when we walk in. Looking forward to our next evening out at Zeugma. read more

GO HERE! We were late for our res because we got all kinds of lost (driving in NJ if you're not from here, good luck) They still seated us. The menu has lots of variety & is not the usual fare. It is creative with flavors that are interesting & go well together. I had the chicken topkapi, soooo yum. Mom had the shrimp casserole. We also had the pumpkin app, with their very fresh pita. Nice drink selection for both drinkers & non-drinkers. It did get very loud, but atmosphere is quite nice. Service was awesome, friendly, fast, fun. Bathroom is CLean. They cook with canola & other veggie oils (not soy). Park in the garage across the street, they validate. I will come back when in the area again. read more