Delicious! Delicious meats , incredible hummus, pita and baba ganush. Easy parking in the shopping strip. Friendly service. We got the big feast which was enough for 4 people. All the meats, rice, salad. The chicken was so tender, not dry at all. Really good food and will definitely be back. read more

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Gorgeous place! Phenomenal food and fair prices, Great staff! One of the best Mediterranean restaurants in the Valley! read more

This is an "Americanized" Mediterranean restaurant. Probably because this is next to a large state college. I have never seen so much cheese included on so many items on a Mediterranean menu. Overall it was good "Americanized" food. The spices and acid in the Shirazzi Salad was non existent. The Chicken Breast Kabab was very tender in it again zero spice. There is not even salt and pepper on the table. The wait staff is very nice but didn't seem to know their menu. Either they are new or not well trained. A good sum of money went into the decore. It's a warm and pretty restaurant. But, the proverbial Lipstick on a .... phrase works here. Oh, and they charge to use a credit card. 3.5% is the fee on the whole bill. There are much better food quality options for Mediterranean Food in the area. I recommend retying them read more

Lemon Zest is such a cute Mediterranean spot! The restaurant is very clean, cozy, and beautifully decorated--the decor really fits the Mediterranean vibe and makes the space feel warm and inviting. The staff was very attentive and friendly, and our food came out quickly. The portions were generous, and everything was delicious. My daughter and I shared the Lule Combo Plate, and it was more than enough for the two of us. Great flavors, generous portions, and excellent service! We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely come back to try more from the menu. A great little spot for Mediterranean food! read more

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The food was great! I just would've preferred if the salad dressing was housemade rather than using a premade bottled dressing.(had both the Caesar and Greek) Will be back, but will hold off on any salad! read more

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We celebrated my husband's birthday here, and it did not disappoint! The food was delicious, and the portions were very generous. Our server provided amazing service, taking excellent care of us from start to finish. The entire place felt clean, cozy, and welcoming. We will definitely be back! read more

I was disappointed in my chicken wrap. I didn't like the wrap part. It just tasted like it was store bought. The kabobs were good and the baba ghanoush was delicious. The restaurant is very large and divided into 3 sections almost. You have the bar, then a middle area where you enter, and then a dining hall. Our server was very nice though. But I don't think I'd dine here again. read more

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I was in town for my niece's theater show and we needed to find a place that is open for a late-ish dinner. I am surprised to see that many restaurants closed early on a Friday night! We found on Yelp, this restaurant named Lemon Zest. It is a restaurant that is part of small business center but Lemon Zest looks like a stand alone business. The interior was designed so nice with ample seating outside in the patio area and inside. This place is meant to hold large parties. The vibe is so cool for a casual date or dinner and drinks with friends. It is also cool to host a mixer or private party! At 9:15pm we were the only party and our server treated us so well. She didn't rush us but she did check in with us periodically. I wish we got her name so we can properly give her praise. The food was amazing. This is my first time here so I ordered the beef gyro plate and paid extra for loaded Greek fries. The plate was huuuge! Such a generous serving that is enough for two people to eat. The fries were crisp and the toppings worked so well. It complimented the thin, well-seasoned slices of beef. The pita was cut into triangles, making the perfect bite. My friends and I really enjoyed our dinner and promise to comeback! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

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Omg! I cannot believe I have never tried this place. I have always seen it when I drive on Reseda but never gave it a try. The parking situation is tricky if the lot is full because the lot is super narrow and if the restaurant is full you won't find parking in their lot. Their staff is sweet and helpful. I really enjoyed their food! For the amount you pay, you really get a lot of food which is important to consider in this economy. I ended up getting a combo plate of chicken and beef kabob. It was super good! I also really enjoyed their hummus as an appetizer. Overall will definitely be coming back and would recommend this place! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

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Ambience is typical of a strip mall- we inadvertently chose the takeout side, not realizing it was such. Having said that, go for the hardy, delicious food. You won't be disappointed. Guests had chicken kabob plate or chicken kabob combo with lamb or chicken combo with steak. Everyone enjoyed the meal which was served with generous portions. Basmati rice was perfect--light and delicate and tasty. Greek salad was spot on. Hummus is creamy and delicious. Service was great! Despite sitting in the wrong side lol, I rated Lemon Zest five stars for the food and service. 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 came back here with friends and once again the food was very good. We shared chipotle chicken fries, a Shirazi salad, and had water to drink. I ordered the chipotle chicken bowl. It tasted good, I just wish it was spicy, but other than that the service was great and it was a great ambiance to celebrate my friend's birthday. read more

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

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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Everything was seasoned and cooked to perfection and I don't use the word perfection lightly. Portions are great, service is friendly, I got recommend this place my coworker and i seriously can't wait to continue to spread the word and come back. 100/10 it's great! read more

Lemon Zest - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

The food arrived timely and was packaged well for delivery. The pitas were soft and tender, and the hummus was zesty and addictive. My dining partner said the Sriracha chicken was pleasantly spiced and a good value as it came with fluffy rice, and 2 generous sides. I did have to heat up my dolmas due to the rice tasting cold and stiff, but they were tasty. Overall, would recommend trying this place. read more

This meal was so life-changing I had to hop back on yelp to tell everyone. Firstly, the interior is well-decorated and spacious and the ambiance is excellent and our server said that the menu is part Persian inspired. Most importantly, the food was the greatest ever. My family would have been fine with just the baba ganoush and roasted eggplant-- it was hearty and creamy and garlicky, everything I have ever wanted in a dish. But of course, we ordered the super combo due to our hubris and paid the price (we took a bunch of boxes). They are not kidding when they say the Super Combo feeds 4-5, they must be talking about 4-5 men in their early 20s because it was way too much for us. Assuming you eat all the salad and rice and the bed if bread the meat is served on, I can imagine this feeding more than 5 people. It is truly the most value item on the menu, should you have the personnel to take it on. Highly recommended for anyone who likes mediterranean food! Try the baba ganoush and roasted eggplant!! read more

Lemon Zest - Baba Ghanoush, Yogurt with Cucumber, Roasted Eggplant (Vegan). Salad from Super Combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

Went here for dinner with a group of friends. I ordered a lamb Gyro with truffle fries. Food was really good and tasty. Wasn't super heavy. We also shared hummus and chipotle fries which were both really good. The location is right off reseda and they have a good outdoor area that looks like a great place to hang out when it's not super hot. The inside was very clean and decent size. The staff was all super friendly and hospitable, checked in numerous times and refills were quick. Definitely a good place to come back to. read more

Very satisfied with the food and service, we all had a great time here! Loved the falafel, also delicious kabobs. I was so hungry and excited which made me eat fast and forgot to take a picture for the review!!!!! Be careful with your fingers you might bite them eating fast Will come back for sure read more

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 think Lemon zest is over priced for what it is. I also feel like they are doing their customers dirty. I get there being a charge for using your card but these ppl charge you per item and it's like $1 plus per item not just one flat rate. I believe it was like 13-15 bucks more for using my card and still pay tax chicken was dry baba ganoush was gross I've tried this spot 2-3 times and always feel pissed off not a good feeling because you feel cheated. Also they have different prices all over their yelp/ website so just feel cheated. 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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My favorite whether I'm craving meat or need to go vegan for lent. Staff is very friendly and always accommodating and the atmosphere overall is very pleasant. Love the cleanliness of the place. read more

Lemon Zest - Vegan Beef Lule Kabob & Veggie Plate Vegan's Paradise - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

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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10/10 Prices make sense with portions. food was amazing. Our waiter gave great service! and the ambiance was so nice . read more

Lemon Zest - Chipotle Teriyaki Chicken Bowl and Greek Loaded Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

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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The food is always fresh and comes out fast. Flavors are delicious and service is always great. I'm from northern CA and whenever I visit my brother we have to get our fix. read more

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

I needed to meet a friend who had appointments in the Northridge area. Checking Yelp, I settled on us having dinner at Lemon Zest. It was another great find! At 5pm it was kind of quiet on a Tuesday, but we chose our table and were immediately provided ice filled glasses and a liter of chilled water, which was welcome on such a hot day! My friend and I each ordered the lamb kabob plate, mine with Greek Salad and she selected half rice and half salad. We were able to specify we would like the lamb cooked rare. Everything that was served was so perfect, with generous portions! The salad had feta cheese. Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, onions, etc. I found the house dressing so refreshing. The lamb was tender and perfectly cooked. This will be another restaurant I will recommend to all my friends and family. I will definitely return when I next visit the area. read more

Lemon Zest - Lamb Kabob plate, with Greek Salad. Excellent!!! - 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

Really enjoyed the kebabs here! The meat was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, with fresh sides and delicious sauces. Portions were generous, service was friendly, and everything tasted fresh. Definitely a great spot for a satisfying meal. read more

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

This is such a cute place to dine. The interior is so inviting and the staff is so friendly. As soon as you walk in, you can sit where you want and the staff hands to your menu. We were brought water immediately, which was so refreshing on such a hot day. After asking some questions about the menu, we went ahead and ordered. This food did not disappoint. The yogurt with cucumber was delicious and the hummus was so good. They both were served with grilled pita that was served warm. The kebab with delicious rice was on point. Gyro was perfection. I will be coming back! read more

Lemon Zest - Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Northridge, California

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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

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

I am confused about the hype here. I ordered the beef lule but on my receipt they charged me for the vegan beef lule. Not sure which one they gave me regardless, the item was not flavorful. There was a hint of flavor of basic ingredients but seconds afterwards you get a bland tasteless meat. I understand that Mediterranean rice has no seasoning but surprisingly I had other rice that did have some flavor to it. The Cesar salad was blah. One thing I would praise on is the portion size. They poured a lot of rice and salad even though it was half and half. Maybe I had the wrong food item. I wonder how their chicken taste like. The service is nice and friendly. I can see that if that plaza gets packed parking will be an issue. read more

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

Ive only had take out here but every time it's been solid. The chicken is moist and tender, the beef and lamb are good. The sides are delicious 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

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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Delicious!! The food is very fresh and always satisfying. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves good food.