So, I checked for a healthy restaurant near me on ChatGPT! Lemon Zest was on the top of the most recommended restaurants. The food was super delicious! The staff were friendly and the service was excellent. This is now one of my favorite restaurants!!! The ambiance was very homey and comfortable. read more

First time dining at Lemon Zest for dinner on a Saturday night with the family and we had an amazing dinner experience. Lemon Zest provided both delicious meals and excellent customer service, thanks to Natalie. We dined here on a busy Saturday night. We were seated immediately and didn't have to wait long to be seated. Our order consisted of 3 Combo # 1 with half rice and half salad, Chicken Lule Kabob with all garden salad, truffle Parmesan fries, Beef Kabob and Combo # 2 with half rice and half garden salad. Natalie also noted the fact that one of our family member has a peanut and tree nut allergy. We love dining at restaurants that accommodate people with peanut and tree nut food allergies. We have added Lemon Zest to our favorite restaurant list as we know Lemon Zest caters to families with food allergies. We also have shared and told our family and friends about Lemon Zest. The portions of their meals are plentiful and more than enough. The kabobs chicken and beef were all so tender and flavorful. The chicken and beef were not overcooked. The basmati rice was also cooked perfectly. We can't wait to come back to Lemon Zest and try other food items on their menu. read more

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I placed an order at 12PM through grubhub to be picked up BY 12:45pm. I figured that is plenty time to give to have my order ready and I never got any notification that there was an issue. We get there to pick up the order and was given attitude that they just received the order. (Note on my receipt when the pick up by time is and when the order was placed at 12:48PM when we went to pick up). Not only that but the food is bland and so greasy. There is a pool of oil at the bottom of the to go container. Never again. read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

Lemon Zest is a fantastic find for anyone craving high-quality Mediterranean food in Northridge. The portions are sizable (good for leftovers), for their flavorful beef gyros and juicy chicken kabobs. The service is great, and the interior of the restaurant is nice/modern. read more

A five-star rating will always get my attention, so I was curious to see if Lemon Zest lived up to the hype. It definitely did. We were seated right away, which is always a great start. We kicked things off with the Shiraz salad and pita bread. The salad was fresh with a nice tang, and the grilled pita added a really good flavor to it. For mains, we had the vegan beef gyro and the falafel gyro with fries. Both were really good. Well seasoned and the portions were generous. read more

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Brought my mom here for her early birthday dinner on a Sunday night, there was plenty of people and plenty of space for big parties. The staff was very friendly and greeted us as soon as we arrived, there's like a lounge area as soon as you walk in that they were just waiting at for people to come I guess. The food was amazing! Portion and price totally worth it! Would love to come back again soon! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

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I've had Lemon Zest bookmarked for a while and was excited to give it a try. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try the food. The server was kind, but the place didn't feel clean and in need of maintenance. The first table table we tried was an outdoor furniture yet inside, had some grease marks and felt awkward. The second table was more modern, but the table was extremely unstable. Decided to skip and went for Falafel Palace across the street. read more

Came by to have dinner with family. I think my first time may have been years ago as I don't remember so this may as well be my first lol. I like the design of the place and it has an "open" feel to it. Most of the tables were full but we were seated quickly. Our server, Natalie was really nice and delivered great service. I ordered the Combo #2 Beef Kabob and Chicken Lule. With half and half rice and garden salad. Wow even at half, there was a lot of salad! Actually portions were all pretty large. The salad and rice were both good. The salad was actually kind of filling cause it had so much in it! The beef kabob was juicy and flavorful. The chicken lule looked good but was a tad dry. May have been my dish though as I was surprised, considering everything else I ate. We also tried the Truffle Parmesan Fries. The fries were cooked well and crispy. Creamy with a hint of tanginess and zesty. Very good! I would definitely return. Thank you! read more

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Very high reviews and I completely agree! The price point is a bit high, but the portions are larger, quality is great, and everything was delicious!!! I ordered completely different than my usual Mediterranean go to meal, but I was very impressed. A huge gyro and side of fries was very satisfying. The beef gyro is one of their best sellers, so naturally I ordered it. Not sure what made me choose fries, but these were perfection. There was plenty of parking in the evening hours in the private lot. Only thing is the front of the restaurant is dark so it's easy to miss driving by. This may be my new favorite spot in the valley (for Mediterranean food). read more

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We haven't dined in yet, but we've ordered delivery from Lemon Zest several times and it's been consistently excellent. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and comes in very generous portions. We've tried a variety of items--plates, wraps, and gyros--and everything has been delicious. You can really taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients. They're also great about following special instructions and modifications, which we really appreciate. Reliable, tasty, and satisfying every time--we'll definitely keep ordering! read more

Lemon Zest - Chicken gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

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Read the other reviews for food. Mine will solely be for info I wish businesses were upfront about. This is my fight against hidden restaurant fee-flation and for price transparency. price as of 3/23/26 Extra service charges or fees (other than tax and tip): none Tip lowest default: tablet, 15% Allows bill split/itemize: yes Note: price on menu seems to have the cents truncated, but receipt price shows cents Fee transparency/fairness score: 4.5/5 read more

Lemon Zest - price as of 3/23/26 - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

Went here on a Sunday around 3pm. Parking could be difficult during peak times since it is one way only shared with other buildings. (I parked on the reserved spot for the dentist parking spot, but since it was closed on Sunday; I took that risk. I didnt get towed but still be cautious if you attempt to do this.) We came in a party of 4 people. The restaurant wasn't packed when we came for dinner and could choose to sit wherever we wanted. I ordered the chicken plate with half rice and half salad. The others ordered beef gyro. The portion sizes are GIGANTIC. The servers were really friendly. Food came out in about 10-15 minutes. We had stayed and talked for about 3-4 hours there after finishing our dinner. I didnt want to be rude and thought they were going to kick us out but the servers even offered to refill our waters while we kept talking. Thank you for being kind to us and letting us enjoy the environment. We will be more considerate next time and definitely be going back. Amazing service, food quality, and portion size. Everything is so worth it here and I cannot recommend this enough. read more

My husband and I had just finished a rather strenuous hike at O'Melveny Park in Granada Hills and it was mid-afternoon and we hadn't had lunch yet. A quick yelp search surfaced an excellent casual Mediterranean place with a super fun name: Lemon Zest, a quick drive away. We were so happy to dine at Lemon Zest! Service was friendly, attentive, and fast. The food was all around excellent. - french fries - 5/5, really outstanding, came piping hot and with two dipping sauces (ketchup and a spicy aioli, love me a spicy aioli with fries!), crunchy on the outside, little soft on the inside, perfection! - kebab plate - 5/5, we ordered one to share and it was just the right size, it would have been way too much for one person to finish. We chose lamb and chicken, both were flavorful and moist, and the greek salad (could have split it half salad/half rice) and the salad was delicious! Since we were heading to the airport super early the next morning and I knew we wouldn't get any food I ordered hummus and pita bread to go and packed up the leftover three moist pieces of grilled chicken kebab. They were a wonderful mid-flight snack! Too bad we don't live in CA, I'd go to Lemon Zest all the time! read more

I've tried their beef kebabs and they are delicious! The salads are really tasty, too!

Food was delicious! Really loved the chipotle chicken kabob. Service was great, my server was friendly and my food came out quick after ordering. Seating area is comfortable, restaurant has both a bar seating area and a regular dining area. Great stop for lunch or dinner read more

Lemon Zest - Chipotle Chicken Kabob (Spicy) - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

First of all, the parking lot is kind of crap. Like always packed, tight, people parking like twats and eating up two spots. So discouraging. But we will overcome, dammit. And so we did! It says please wait to be seated but there's no host. No worries - they're short-staffed and everyone is running around. We wait until someone grabs us and snag a spot easily. The table is dirty but someone comes over to wipe it down. We get waters - the glasses have a scent to them, and not a great one. I'm willing to overlook it and just don't drink the water. Was really excited about the meal. The food is fucking epic. The vegan beef Lule kebab is one of the best things I've had in a long time. Delicate, well-seasoned, just bursting with flavor. I overheard that they sold out of it right after we got it, so you know it's popular. We also tried the salmon kebab, which is also absolutely delish. Most of the Mediterranean places we've tried tend to overcook fish and this was done just right. Seasoned to perfection. The pickled cabbage was the tits - I love pickled veg and this was such a nice bite with the salmon or lule, on a little piece of grilled pita. We also tried the veggie platter, which was pretty good. The falafel are a little small and just alright, in my opinion. But the roasted veggies were great the hummus was solid, and the Greek salad was a nice palette cleanser. Price is very fair for the quality and size - we came hungry and still left with a bunch of leftovers. Would 100% return here and maybe get some bottled beverages next time. Willing to overlook some of the annoyances for good food always. Or maybe just get takeaway to avoid it altogether. Decisions, decisions! read more

Lemon Zest - French Fries Veggie Plate Pickled Cabbage (Vegan) 1 Greek Pita Bread Salmon Kabob (ALC) Vegan Beef Lule Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

Five stars for Lemon Zest Mediterranean food!! Amazing food and amazing service. The food was delicious!!! I hope I'm spelling our server's name correctly "Bobina", so helpful and service with a smile. I recommend this place any day any time!! read more

I had an issue with a food delivery service cancelling my order. However, Sevan (the owner) was extremely helpful in getting my food order resolved. Not only did he personally reach out to rectify the issue, he personally handled and delivered my order. The food at Lemon Zest is always amazing. I ordered the #1 combo (chicken kebab and beef Lula). Everything is always made to order and fresh tasting. The servings are big and the presentation of the food is always excellent. If you are in the mood for a Mediterranean style meal, look no further than Lemon Zest. It's easily the best in the Valley. read more

Lemon Zest - Combo #1 Chicken Breast Kabob and Beef Lule Kabob with Greek salad and rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

Huge portions, no additional cost for getting half rice/half salad, amazing flavors and great customer service and prices!

The Place- Nicely done. The Food- 1) Loaded Chipotle Fries- Good and I would get it again. Next time I would ask for an extra side of chipotle aioli sauce because once I ate the top off the fries I needed more. 2) Had the lunch special that came with a choice of two different kinds of meat, two different choices of sauces, rice and vegetable. I would recommend. Service- Friendly Parking- Shares a fairly small parking lot with other businesses. read more

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The food was ok. The eggplants were not peeled very well for the baba ganoosh, so you can feel the texture of the peel as you're eating it. The hummus is solid and standard. The sarme isn't bad. I wish they had a lemon wedge to go along with the plate because it could definitely use a lemon. The rice and kabob plate was ok. I'm not sure if I would order again from this place. It wasn't impressive. read more

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I've tried this twice now and both times we've ordered for to go. We definitely will dine in one day because the inside looks really nice and clean. I really like their portions for the lule kabob. Their beef kabob and chicken are good as well. It comes with rice, a salad and pita bread. It would be nice if the pita bread was on the side since it's beneath the meat and rice making it soggy. I recommend trying this place although it's a bit pricey in my opinion. Vegetables don't come with it like the tomatoes, you must order it on the side. read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

Had a great meal here. I ordered a chipotle beef bowl and it was delicious. The restaurant was super cute and comfortable. The service was a little slow, but the server was super sweet and helpful. I came with a friend and she ordered kabobs which looked delicious. A to go order was out in as well and we were able to split the check. read more

Wonderful service. Excellent food with plenty to take home for tomorrow. Easy access parking and fun atmosphere. read more

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My husband and I came to here Saturday night for dinner for the first time. The food was delicious and it came out rather quickly. The lemon square, perfectly tart. The vibe was also super chill and trendy. The highlight of our evening was our server Olivia. She was so sweet, patient and knowledgeable of the items. She was able to answer all our question. Will be coming back again and requesting to be taken care of by Olivia. read more

This was my first time visiting this restaurant. Upon arriving, I was immediately greeted by the host. He let me know that they currently had an event going on, and that the wait times could vary! He was constantly keeping me updated on when my table would be ready. I really appreciated the updates! I started my evening off with an appetizer. I chose their fries. Their fries easily scored a 5/5 from me! They were crispy, seasoned perfectly and paired well with the bottled sauces that the restaurant offers. I absolutely love crispy fries! Now for the entree! I chose their chicken kebab plate. They offer a choice of protein, rice or salad, or half and half. I chose chicken as my protein, and a full serving of rice. The portion sizes are very generous! I couldn't even finish all of the rice! The chicken was so tender, juicy, well seasoned and very flavorful! The rice was perfectly cooked, and tasted great! The entree itself got a 9/10 score from me! Now for the service! My server, Norma was not only attentive but genuinely knowledgeable--offering recommendations with enthusiasm. She had a bright smile on her face the entire time (And was super cute too!). I can honestly say that the service that she provided was flawless. The service easily scored a perfect 5/5 from me! Overall, I had a very great experience at Lemon Zest. The ambiance, inviting atmosphere, stellar service and very tasty food set the tone for the entire visit! read more

Lemon Zest - Chicken kebab plate (with only rice and no salad) - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

This was my first meal after a long drive from NorCal and it hit the spot!! The chipotle fries ($9) were loaded with a chipotle aioli sauce but stayed crispy underneath, and the beans added some nice fullness to them too. I absolutely loooooved the cucumber yogurt with pita ($7)! Deliciously creamy but still so refreshing from the cucumber, dill, and mint. I had to stop myself from eating it all to leave room for the entree. Turns out, I grossly underestimated how much room I'd need bc the portions are HUGE! The prices seem higher than other restaurants but that's because the entrees are definitely big enough for two meals. I ordered the beef kabob plate ($24) and tried some of my friends beef lule plate ($22) and they were both sooo good. My beef kabob was so tender and the flavor on both our plates were filled with wonderful spices to really get your mouth watering. Our server was super nice and brought out a hot sauce and the sour sauce for us to add to our meals. They were both so tasty! The interior is spacious and can accommodate large parties or a small table of 3, like us. I love that they serve wine/beer bc I could definitely see myself staying here a while to enjoy the ambiance and work my way through all the food LOL read more

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I came at night with a friend. We were driving down from norcal and we caught their last dinner call. The store is quaint but has a decent amount of space. Décor was reminiscent of more trendy modern restauraunts. The prices of each dish are a little higher. When we ordered, the staff informed us of options and we went with suggestions. It took a decent amount of time, but when it arrived, it was HUGE. The meat and rice portion was insane. We couldn't finish the salad but we finished the meat and rice. The kebab was tender and was my favorite. The chicken was also soft and tender / juicy. My only gripe was their lack of sauces. Would recommend for anyone who has insane cravings! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

Excellent, moist, fresh chicken!!! Great pita too! Big portions! Delicious Greek salad & yummy rice!

We have been ordering delivery from Lemon Zest even before they moved to Northridge. We finally went to the restaurant and having the food extra fresh added to its deliciousness. I didn't think it possible. It's one of my fave restaurants in the valley and they have great customer service and the ambiance is relaxed and welcoming. Highly recommend any dish, you can't go wrong! read more

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We order from here on a regular basis. Their food is fresh, high quality, and the seasonings are just right. I've had most of their bbq plates by now and I can't pick a favorite. I get a different one each time and they're all great! The meat is always perfectly cooked! The chicken breast surprisingly is so juice! If you know anything about cooking chicken breast you know that it's not considered a juicy piece but here it's always juicy and great! My family loves the food from here and we will always be a customer of this restaurant. Highly recommend! Don't forget the Babaganush! read more

It's easy to dismiss Lemon Zest as merely a chain restaurant, with its seemingly innocuous name, but what we have here is Mediterranean cuisine done right and packing a lot of flavor! The restaurant is spacious and inviting, and is certainly not a vanilla corporate restaurant. It is more like you're a guest at someone's nicely-decorated home. All the food is freshly made daily, and you can taste that right away from the Babaganoush. Made from grilled eggplant mixed with tahini, lebne, extra virgin oil, and garlic, it is rich, buttery, and yet creamy and cool. It's a treat eating it with the slices of flat bread sprinkled with zaatar and olive oil. At first, it feels like there is not enough flatbread, but you can request more! Worth it! I wanted to try the beef kebab, but sadly they ran out (co-owner Mike said they order 50 lbs of beef and chicken daily and they do run out!), but the Lule kebab plate more than makes up for this. The beef kebob is bursting with flavor, is well seasoned, and is moist with hint of char. You get two large size kebabs, too. Most dishes are priced in the low to mid-$20s, but unlike many other similar restaurants, you get so much for your money. The portion is huge, with the delicious, buttery rice almost spilling over the edges of the serving dish-sized plate. There is enough in one plate to serve 2 people or 1 very hungry individual (like me!). Finally, I had the Baklava to go, but sampled a bite. It is a very nice way to finish quite a meal, a mildly sweet and nutty palate cleanser. Finally, even though it's busy on Saturday, the servers along with Mike are friendly. I'm looking forward to coming back here! read more

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This far exceeded our lunch expectations! The chicken kabobs were so tender and the grilled veggie plate super flavorful and healthy quantity of veggies and salad. We tried most of the Mezzes - all excellent, but the cucumber yogurt was my favorite, hummus 2nd. Reasonably priced, nice atmosphere, good attentive service. read more

Called to ask a couple questions about the menu because it's not clear what comes with the meal. Whoever they have working the phone needs to learn customer service etiquette, she was extremely rude. read more

I went to lunch with a friend at this location after church and the food was delicious! The portion sizes are huge and I was able to take food home to enjoy later. The service was great and the ambiance was very chill. I would definitely return to this place in the near future. I loved it! read more

Lemon Zest - Chipotle Chicken Kabob with rice and Greek salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

Came here to meet up with a couple friends I haven't seen in a year and more. We sat down, the staff were super friendly and the food was great. I got the chicken kabob with all salad, no rice, and it was juicy and so flavorful. My friends were also happy with their food. Overall a great spot. There is a small parking space, but was open as we came at night. Will def be back. read more

Lemon Zest - Chicken Breast Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

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Very high quality ambiance and food! They have a good variety of options including fusion dishes! I especially enjoyed the fries and the hummus! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

We got the food to go and it was delicious. What we had: Chicken kabobs, lamb, babaganoosh and hummus. read more

The chipotle chicken plate is a must-try here! Very flavorful, and the pita bread is my favorite. Quick service and friendly staff. I really like the interior design. read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

Order food to-go but I wish I could have dined in! What a cute little spot! Definitely not what I expected from the outside. It's super chic and spacious! They even have a bar. This would be a great place for a special celebration dinner or large group meal. I got the chicken kabob plate with double salad. It was around $21 but boy was it HUGE! Definitely a lot of bang for your buck here. The chicken was cooked so perfectly. WOW. I loved the slight char on the outside while still being juicy on the inside. The Greek salad was presented nicely and tasted fresh, I just wasn't a fan of the dressing. I thought it lacked a little bit of flavor. I would maybe ask for a different dressing next time. I already texted my friends about this place! Always love discovering a new Mediterranean spot around the SFV. Lemon Zest is worth checking out! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California