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    Zoya

    3.5 (19 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Alejandro B.

    I was really excited to try Zoya Mediterranean Kitchen after seeing it all over social media. Since it's a fairly new restaurant, I went in with pretty high expectations. Overall, I enjoyed my meal, but it wasn't quite the experience I was hoping for. We started with the watermelon salad, and the blackberries were completely frozen, literally rock hard. I don't think that was intentional because they were really difficult to eat and completely threw off the texture of the salad. For a restaurant at this level, that's something I wouldn't expect. One thing that also confused me was the menu. It's advertised as a Mediterranean restaurant, but there were risottos and pastas as well. I personally prefer when a restaurant sticks closer to the cuisine it's presenting. They brought out what looked like focaccia to start, but it was served cold. Maybe it's just me, but warm bread is one of those little details that makes a big difference, and I was disappointed it wasn't heated. The beef carpaccio was excellent. Definitely one of my favorite dishes. We also ordered the salmon with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and it was cooked perfectly with a delicious sauce. I ordered the seafood risotto. It tasted really good and was loaded with seafood, which I appreciated, but the portion was honestly enormous. It was so much that I couldn't even finish half of it, and I normally have a pretty big appetite. For dessert, we had the panna cotta, which had amazing flavor, but it came with a blackberry sorbet on top that was frozen solid. The panna cotta itself was soft and creamy, but I actually had to remove the sorbet just to cut into it because it was so hard. The tiramisu, on the other hand, was a 10/10. We also tried a watermelon cocktail and a lychee cocktail. Both tasted great, but the presentation could have been better. The lychee looked broken apart, and the watermelon garnish wasn't very appealing. Those little details are what usually separate a good restaurant from a great one. I also ordered a coconut margarita with Tajín on the rim, and I really enjoyed that one. The service was outstanding. Bailey took great care of us, and everyone we interacted with, including the hostess, was genuinely friendly and welcoming. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and I loved the overall design and atmosphere. I can definitely see the potential, especially since they're still new, but there were a few details that kept this from being a five-star experience for me.

    Ambe C.

    I visited Zoya last week to celebrate with friends after seeing the restaurant all over social media. The beautiful aesthetics were what initially caught my attention, and they definitely lived up to the photos. The space offers several different experiences, including the main dining room, a patio, and an upstairs bar, making it a great option for everything from happy hour with coworkers to date night. Bobby was our server, and she did a wonderful job. She was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The food got off to a great start with the complimentary warm bread and red dipping sauce, which was absolutely delicious. We also ordered the truffle fries, which were crispy and flavorful. The calamari featured large, tender pieces, and the Greek salad was fresh and well prepared. For drinks, I had the lychee cocktail, and it was easily one of my favorite parts of the evening. For my entrée, I ordered the chicken Alfredo spaghetti. It was about a 6 out of 10 for me. It was perfectly edible, but I think it could have used a little more seasoning and perhaps a few more ingredients to add color and flavor. The peppers were a nice touch, but the dish just felt like it was missing something to make it memorable. Overall, I had a very enjoyable experience and would absolutely return. The atmosphere, service, drinks, and appetizers made for a great night out, and I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu on my next visit.

    Delicious pasta and drink
    Brianna L.

    Very cool restaurant with a touch of elegance. Zoya serves Mediterranean fare and has a hookah lounge upstairs for later night. Everything I tasted was full of flavor, including the bread! I got the salmon pasta. Often pasta can be underwhelming to me but this penne was delicious! My drink of choice (Coco Mana) was refreshing and good, but I would have loved it to be a bit stronger. Chantal was excellent in her knowledge of the fare, recommendations, & just quality service. My meal came out almost unbelievably quick which was appreciated as I ordered later than the rest of the table. I would definitely come here again for small gatherings or date night.

    Watermelon salad
    Eimm J.

    First, the atmosphere inside is beautiful! Secondly, service was fast and efficient. Bailey was our waitress and she gave great recommendations. Lastly, the food was amazing the salads; both watermelon and Greek were amazing. Followed by the entrees; beef and chicken solkoli delicious and since it was our 24 year wedding anniversary we had a chocolate mousse. Drinks were on point (strong).

    Chicken Alfredo spaghetti
    Lauren G.

    Second time in 4 days. Had the calamari, octopus, lamb chops, and chicken Alfredo spaghetti. Everything was wonderful and fresh. The complimentary bread and sundried tomato pesto was . Service was impeccable at the bar.

    Kristopher W.

    Checked out Zoya for a date night with my wife on Saturday night. They have valet parking but it does get busy. We had reservations but had to still wait about 25 minutes before we got seated. The ambiance is nice. I ordered the chicken and it was pretty good. My wife enjoyed her food. I would come back to grab drinks and a light bite. They do have an upstairs that has hookah.

    Pasta
    Amber G.

    This place has been open for less than a week and is still working out the kinks. We made an online reservation on a Friday night and enjoyed date night on the patio. Ambiance was cool - definitely a different vibe for Smyrna but I like it. I loved the. Complimentary bread and dipping sauce. Also loved the watermelon salad and hummus. Our pasta dishes were tasty. Zariah was our waitress and she worked really hard to make us feel welcome. The bar took 90 minutes to make our drinks and when they finally came we were disappointed. Tiramisu was meh. I would come back for the ambiance and small plates.

    B F.

    If you valet its $20, that is very high for it to be Smyrna! The service is extremely slow, we sat and waited 5+ mom's before a server came. We ordered drinks immediately and water, waited 10-15 mins before it came, even the water. The waitress was also making the drinks because it was the bartender's 1st day, so the drinks weren't that great. The salmon tastes wasn't one big piece as I've seen in the other's videos it was 3 separate pieces, taste like the kind from the frozen section at your local grocery store, the sauce and sides were better than the fish. The pizza was the best dish. The risotto was described as fishy as well. We never received the complimentary bread had to ask after the food was delivered and still waited 10 mins to get it. There was a dj playing house music and def ig worthy interior with the lights. I wouldn't go back any time soon, seems they still have alot of kinks to workout.

    Salmon
    Stephanie D.

    First things first. The restaurant is BEAUTIFUL. The decor. The staff. The drinks. The food. Just beautiful. Food? 10 out of 10! Free parking but also offers valet. Has a dj downstairs. Offers hookah upstairs only.

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    Overhyped, overpriced, terrible service. Never again. Such a disappointment considering this place took years to actually open.

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