I don't like to write reviews like this, but was really hoping, based on some reviews by others, this place was going to be better! I know this restaurant took over the "Birria taco" place that used to there (and they were not much better-at least they had good service). As soon as you walk in, you can see the open windows to the kitchen (which the other place had, but it looks like they put glass in it, so you can "pass thru" food like other place did). I saw a few people sitting at one of the long tables, and figured they were getting served. I looked around and saw the Juice machines to the right and a couple of large order type screens. Did not see any type of hostess stand (like last place had). I waited a few min and nobody came out from back or anything, and then, I saw, behind a large sign, somebody was sitting in a chair. It was a older gentlemen, and I said "I have a couple questions about your menu" (* I found info thru here, to find out what they had). Now, you would think, at this point, he would have got up and wanted to aide me and be a "little excited" to have a customer''...nope. He continued to sit in the chair and answered my questions. I asked if he took the order and he replied "No, you order off screens over there, and we will let you know when ready". Ok...very weird. I should have left then, but still thought I would give it a try. While I waited at the table, the group that was sitting, had a couple more people join then, and realized nobody was coming to "wait on them". So, one of them, did as I did, approached the guy in the chair, and asked how to order, and he replied the same. Again, weird. Then, a person came in, think to pick up an order (like thru Door Dash or something), and the guy was in the kitchen helping the one cook they had...you could see thru the window. The lady was was holding her phone and kept looking around to see if there was a spot for "pick up". She tried to approach the kitchen "door (like half swinging door) and both of the them never looked up. Finally, the guy came out with my food and she said she was there for a "pick up" and he told her, "just a few more mintutes". When I got home, and actually tried the food, it did not get better. I got hummus and pita bread. The hummus had not much flavor, with oil and couple of chick peas on top (did not help). The pita bread was very thin and flat and cut into small triangles. My husband got the two chicken kabobs (*one was cut chicken and one was ground chicken) with rice....both were just ok. I had the Two Beef Koobideh Skewers, and was dry and not much flavor. The rice, I had to add Siracha to, as it was dry too. I am sorry, but with many other Mediterranean restaurants in the area, I won't be back to this one :(! read more

Zeytun - Ordering area *Note--2 of 3 machines working. Also, all soda,,,help yourself in fridge - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Leander, Texas

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They are great We are back Food is great We are here and love it. The are so good Very good price read more

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Ordered pickup because saw it was new place nearby. But didn't like it too much, food was bland and won't be back. We got gyro, two kabob plates and a salad. One of the salads had a bitter cucumber in it. I wish it had olives. The gyro wasn't very good. The rice didn't have much flavor. Kids liked the kabobs though. read more

I'm always excited when a new restaurant a little out of the ordinary opens in my area. In this case, it was a little far from my neighborhood, but Mediterranean and Persian food holds a special place in my heart and taste buds. And with all the bad things happening in the world, I was happy to patron a Persian place. The place is not one you will find by accident, it's a bit hidden in a mixed business area next to a church and some car mechanic place. Inside is simple, with a few tables, some communal, some not. They put two tablets in the front to order, and they work well and have easy to understand pictures of the food. That way, they don't need a host stand or a waiter which helps keep costs down. In the back, 3 men are busy cooking the food and bring it to your table. We tried 4 things. Mast-o-khiar, which is the cucumber yogurt salad. Very refreshing. Kashkeh Bademjan, which is an Iranian dish with eggplant and various other things. This was delicious and my wife's favorite. Two Beef Koobideh Skewers Lamb Koobideh Skewer Both skewers were nice and tender, well seasoned and served with a beautiful long grain rice and 2 roasted tomatoes. My favorite was the lamb. In the table, you have sumac to add flavor of you need it. Overall, a very pleasant lunch. We will be back. read more

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Really good, casually served Persian favorites at reasonable prices. The Chef Owner served us himself and he was most helpful explaining the menu items that we had questions about.The place is nice little cafe on the end of an industrial strip center. We tried the Lunch Special Chicken and it was delicious, the Rice was as good as the bird. and it was served quickly. We look forward to our next return visit. Give them a try! read more

You absolutely must try Zeytun. Everything is authentic. The kabobs are huge and delicious. I loved the chicken. All of the food was made fresh. The tzatziki and hummus are so good! The owner is so kind and explained all of the dishes to us and made recommendations on what to order. The portions were very generous with plenty to share on the lunch specials. Will definitely be back. The dining room accommodates large and small groups and is kid friendly. read more

Zeytun - Tzatziki and hummus - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Leander, Texas

First time to this place and decided to try the chicken pita wrap. It was so good!!! Had so much flavor and the chicken was perfectly cooked!!! The prices are so reasonable as well! My new favorite Mediterranean place! We will be back!!! read more

Zeytun - Chicken pita wrap - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Leander, Texas

We had such a great experience here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients, the kabobs were especially good, and the portions were very generous. Everything felt authentic and thoughtfully prepared. The owner was incredibly kind and helpful, taking the time to explain the menu and offer recommendations, which made trying new dishes easy and enjoyable. It's always nice to find a spot like this local, family-owned, and genuinely welcoming. Highly recommend if you're looking for quality Persian Mediterranean food. read more

Zeytun - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Leander, Texas

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Really really delicious food, this place just opened up close our home and we tried it yesterday we had to come back again today. Their prices are very fair and the food is beyond delicious. The owner is very nice and they just gained some new regulars in us 10/10!!!! read more

Zeytun - Combination plate - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Leander, Texas

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This looked so promising but overall it was really lacking in flavor and the meat was dry. I ordered the family meal for 6 for pickup with chicken kabob and beef koobideh. The only part of this that had flavor was the hummus. Maybe trying it again for dine-in would be better? read more

Awesome food Real Persian taste Nice people Big portions Super welcoming Highly recommended read more

I had a great experience with a takeout order from Zeytun Mediterranean Grill. I ordered the beef koobideh which was incredibly tender and flavorful. It came with rice and tomato garnish. I also ordered the hummus and pita; everything tasted very fresh. The portions are generous--I definitely have enough left over for a second meal! My order was ready quickly, and the restaurant itself is very roomy with charming tea cup decorations. I'll definitely be back! read more

If you're a fan of Persian cuisine, then Zeytun is an absolute must-try! Having grown up with Persian food, I've sampled all the spots in the Austin area, and Zeytun truly stands out, especially for their Koobedeh kabobs. They also offer three types of amazing homemade fresh drinks. I love their thick flavorful yogurt drink called Dough. The quality of the food is exceptional, and the prices are fantastic. The chef, Roberto (also known as Firooz), brings over 40 years of experience and a rich family legacy in the restaurant business, having owned multiple Persian restaurants in Los Angeles and Italy. I promise it's worth every mile for the authentic Italian and Persian dishes that await you! Food, Value, Service, and Atmosphere, all 5 STARS! read more

Owner Bob always welcome every guest with a smile. Spicy chicken koobidehs are very delicious. Wraps are great and lamb shank (which is only available on certain days) is perfectly cooked and awesome. I haven't dined in but ambiance looks nice. read more

Zeytun - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Leander, Texas

Delicious wraps, Kabobs, and hummus with pita bread. Enjoyed the watermelon juice with my meal. Give it a try.

The kabobs here were absolutely delicious--everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. The service was excellent, and the staff was super friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get. Such a great, casual spot--we're really happy to have more options for Iranian food! Even the kids loved it, especially the chicken Alfredo. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to! read more

Wow, this order looked amazing when it got here after 30 minute drive it was still hot and fresh wrapped really well. Great packaging. Unfortunately I didn't have any flavor of the fettuccine had no flavor at all almost like they put no cheese on it. Feel like there was no seasoning or salt. Damn close to being amazing read more

I love this place you know for me not really liking Mediterranean I love it the everything was good the music is nice and they brought our food within 5 mins 5 stars read more

This place is fabulous. The food is fresh, flavorful, and fast. You really feel like part of the family when you come here -- there are large tables and you feel like you're at your aunt's house. We got the lunch special for 4 which included hummus, tzatziki, pita, salad, chicken and beef, plus rice. We also got to try the fresh cucumber mint apple juice. We were all full, plus took food home. Great value, great people! A local gem. read more

We enjoyed the food, we got a beef and chicken family pack with some sides. We did feel like it needed more salt and zest like lemon, just a little more seasoning and it would be perfect. (I know this is a personal opinion, though.) The owners were super nice and personable, I enjoyed their hospitality. I really liked the chicken kabob, it had a nice kick to it! Also a plus for the portion sizes too! read more

Loved this spot. Delicious food and really friendly and approachable service. Had the combo kabob and some hummus , both were really tasty.

Stopped in after reading about the stores opening in the local paper. The food was fresh and felt homemade. The chicken kabobs I got for lunch had a deep marinade that made every bite juicy and flavorful. Not only was the food tasty, but the customer service was superb, felt like I was getting everything taken care of the second I walked in! I will definitely be returning to Zeytun's restaurant in the near future. read more

Zeytun - Chicken Kabob Lunch Special - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Leander, Texas

I order Combo Kabob plate. It was missing the salad. Hummus came in 2oz plastic container filled a lil more than halfway. It was homemade though & great taste!. Same for yogurt sauce! Chicken kabobs appeared to be half the amount of what the pic online displayed but flavor was good. Beef koobideh wasn't as flavorful, just ok. Pita bread didn't appear to be homemade. Falafel was very flavorful but I noticed 2 in the middle hiding half the size as the outer few..I was surprised at the small portions for almost 40$. I woukd overall give it a 3 star. read more

The food is soo good! Great casual dine in spot or to go. The food is so fresh and the portions are awesome! Everything I've tasted is great - the Chicken Kabob is so flavorful and the Gyro Wrap is amazing too. They also have well priced family platters for an easy take out night. Family owned and operated and very welcoming! It's so nice to have amazing Persian, Italian and Mediterranean right around the corner in Leander. Come visit, you won't be disappointed! read more

Zeytun - Gyro wrap, falafel plate & pita bread. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Leander, Texas

Food was great, service fast. Lunch special was a great deal. More and more variety getting to the area!

Great food and service! I went the first time and I went back the next day with my wife, and she loved the food too. The owner and the staff are very nice people. If you like mediterranean and or Persian food give this restaurant a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

We tried this place for dinner tonight and it was amazing! The staff were all so friendly and helped answer a few questions, and the atmosphere was very welcoming and bright. The gyro wrap and spicy chicken skewers were delicious, will definitely be back! read more

Perfect foods and costumer service, awesome koobideh kebab. very friendly chef (firouz)

I had such a wonderful experience here! The food was absolutely delicious and every dish was packed with flavor. The serving sizes were very generous, which made it even better. Mediterranean food is what I was raised on and the flavors truly felt like home to me, authentic, comforting, and incredibly satisfying. Everything we tried was fantastic and you can really tell care goes into the food. I would 10/10 recommend this place to anyone!! read more

We went there during soft opening. Oh boy, we were in for a treat with the family pack we ordered - 4 kebab skeweres, rice, hummus and tzatziki, with complementary salad(not sure if this will remain after the grand opening) Juicy chicken kebabs were with fresh meat and authentic persian flavors that melt in your mouth. The lamb koobideh were my son's favorite along with tzatziki. I dont like the smell of lamb, gamey texture but these kebabs did not have either, Once again tasting fresh and flavored just right without overpowering the meat. Probably the first place i loved the lamb kebabs. Hummus was also good and fresh, you can tell when they don't add a ton of lime to keep it fresh for long. One would think what is there to say about rice but still cooking rice that doesn't stick and separates like pearls is not an easy task which mediterranean restaurants accomplish through quality and precise process. We also had leftovers to take home for dinner. The owner was kind to givve some extra tzatziki sauce and pita complimentary since my son complimented that he really liked. Last but not the least, friendly and nice owner who takes pride in the quality and taste of food he serves, but also open to feedback. Nice friendly mom and pop shop ambience. read more