Yum!! How have I not heard that this is legitimately THE BEST gyro around? I did hear the falafels here are unreal, but I can only eat so much at a time. Definitely in my next order. I work in the area, so they will be getting my lunch money frequently. Probably best for my wallet that I've only just discovered this place. I ordered takeout but would 100% sit in and have lunch with friends/family. Very cute. It looks like it might be a father/son working there. The gentlemen were very nice, and who doesn't love supporting a family owned business! Gyro Platter includes: Gyro meat, flat beans, hummus, babaghanouj, and of course tzatziki sauce and pita (lovely, light, perfect pita) The prices are excellent for the portion. My platter will last me lunch and dinner. read more

Zaitooni Deli - Gyro Platter - Delis Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Very nice selection and authentically run by actual Lebanese folks. Got a traditional gyro at a fair price and decent size. Beef and lamb mixture with a nice crispiness to it and plenty of tzatziki (perfect tang and creaminess). Pita it was wrapped in was on the thin side. Also tried the walnut baklava which was flakey and large for only $3. A little on the dry side, could've used more honey and walnut filling. Service was very friendly and nice. Tiny little joint but ample seating. Don't pass this place by, as it is off the main street and easy to miss. read more

Zaitooni Deli - gyro - Delis Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

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Today was my first visit to Zaitooni Deli. I live a couple of blocks away and it's been on my list bc of all of the positive reviews. I totally understand the positive reviews! I had the baba ganoush and the lamb/beef gyro. The baba ganoush tasted really fresh and delicious. The gyro was probably one of the most flavorful gyros I've had. The meat was SO flavorful! I really like the thin pita they use as well. The gentleman behind the counter was very friendly and very accommodating. I'm looking forward to try some more dishes here. Definitely one of my favorite new local spots. read more

Zaitooni Deli - Gyro Sandwich (lamb/beef) - Delis Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

I just moved to the area & cannot get enough of this spot! very healthy options. The inside is also very charming & comfortable. This place should have 5 stars, what great food, price & service! Some of the most authentic food I have had to date. The falafel is amazing a must try! The spinach pie is very well balanced & the Greek salad is simple & very fresh. Everything on the menu is A+ cannot go wrong with any choice. read more

Came in for lunch for the first time wanting some local Greek food and was very pleased with the experience. Easy takeout, friendly and helpful staff and delicious fresh food. Got a traditional gyro which was a great portion, spanakopita that was very fresh, baklava which was super sweet and flaky, and flat beans that was very unique and tasty. Never had most of these dishes but would absolutely come back and order again as well as other dishes. read more

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The BEST FALAFEL I have ever had. I am an avid falafel enthusiast -always comparing back to the hand-made falafels from the streets of New York- and Zaitooni's Deli managed to surpass the expectation of the big Apple. Rich with flavour and a defining subtle crunch, Zaitooni cuisine drills home the fresh aspects of leafy Mediterranean cuisine. One of my favourites for Mediterranean cuisine and would highly recommend for a healthy, flavourful dish. read more

What a great family-run Lebanese restaurant with delicious fresh options. If you're in the mood for authentic, affordable, Mediterranean options, this is the place! Tried the baba ganoush, beef gyros, baklava, hummus, and they were all delightful. I can't recommend this place highly enough! read more

We were in town to visit Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash and happened to walked by this deli on a side street between the parking garage and Broad St. I'm glad we did, because we really enjoyed our lunch here. I got a platter with kibee with yogurt, tabouli, grape leaves, and string beans. The kibee was moist with a mild flavor. The tabouli was good, but I'm not generally crazy for tabouli, so I can't speak much to that. I was given the choice between meat or veg grape leaves; I went with meat, which were yummy umami comfort food. But, the star for me were the string beans. Such a simple recipe - string beans, sauteed onions, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil - created the first string bean dish I've ever been excited about. I plan to recreate it at home, and I bet it would taste just as good as a cold, picnic dish. Husband got the falafel platter with humous, tahini, and tabouli. He liked the tabouli and the hot sauce that was offered with it. He also enjoyed the falafel. He doesn't like yogurt, but didn't think to ask them to hold the yogurt; even so, he actually liked the way the yogurt soaked into the falafel. This is a small deli with a refrigerated case full of sodas, Gatorade, etc. It's a small store with a few tables, but comfortable enough. The lady behind the counter was friendly. Portions are generous. We ate too much to even get to try the desserts! Overall, we're glad we found this quiet little spot. read more

Zaitooni Deli - kibee & falafel platters with pita - Delis Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

As good as it gets. Authentic, made by proud hands that really care about crafting honest and delicious meals. This little deli sits tucked off Broad street, unpretentiously achieving some of the best Mediterranean food this Mediterranean-food-loving-girl has ever enjoyed. Order the platters so you can taste everything, because you shouldn't come here and not taste everything. I ordered a Kibbeh platter which came with kibbeh (warm and crumbly, seasoned perfectly with speckles of cinnamon), velvety fresh hummus and baba ganoush, tabbouleh, creamy cold yogurt sauce and a side of pita. I only wish they were closer to me. They'll never be far from my heart! read more

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I found you tucked away in NJ Mediterranean restaurants can not hide from me. I have to find my falafel and if your good I will tell the world! This is a really nice little gem hidden here and I am not even sure where I am. I was traveling with my cousin who lives on the Jersey shore so I know we are close to Seabright NJ. Red Bank is where Zaitooni is located and they have some great authentic Mediterranean dishes here. The baklava was sooo gooey and delicious as it should be. I really enjoyed the hummus and tabouli because you can tell they made this fresh. I will seek this place out again when I come back soon. read more

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Unlike Italian delis where much of the fare is made weeks or months earlier, everything at Zaitooni is made fresh on site. They have fantastic gyros as well as a number of other middle eastern foods and desserts. read more

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Best place I've eaten in red bank. Clean easy service and food was amazing. The husband and wife are very sweet.

This local small business is great on every level from the food to the service. I go there at least once a week for lunch, my go to is either the fattoush salad and the Spanakopita but I also really like the Gyro and the falafel. read more

This place is amazing. The food is fresh and simply prepared. The flavors and recipes are refreshing. It's a vegetarian wonderland of legumes. Foul Madamas are as addictive as a controlled substance from the 80s that rhymes with snack. read more

This warm, inviting family owned deli is an oasis in a sea of pretentious crap in Red Bank, NJ. It has heart, and you can certainly feel it. Every time im in da Bank, I make sure I stop in for a hearty portion of hummus with kalamata olives and a big falafel sandwich. Though it's not the best (or cheapest) falafel I've ever had, it's good, especially for the area. I have no complaints about the hummus.They also have a huge, unique drink selection with many varieties of tea and fun soft drinks. It's a little off the beaten path, down a side street off Main. Find it and eat. It's ten times better than anything else you'll find in the area and it won't empty your wallet. read more

OMG! So excited to find this place. I just had one of their meat pies and it's the closest thing to my Lebanese grandmother's outside of Bay Ridge. The hummus is like what I great up with - not the thick stuff that you find in super markets. I can't wait to try their other foods. The owner was very sweet too! As others have said - a hidden gem in Red Bank! read more

Authentic mediterennean food, family run GREAT for lunch. Hidden gem off main st. read more

Fantastic Lebanese food. Authentic and fresh! We had the hummus and baba, falafel, pickles and bought some middle eastern groceries for home. LOVE this gem of a spot. read more

What a wonderful dinner tonight I cant believe I did not know about this place. I had the Amernian Dried beef and then a Gyro Platter.. We love the Humus we got a to go package and the Baklava was to die for.. Amazing food, in Red bank, byob, for $20 per person.. what a treat.. not to be missed! The kind of place you go to NYC for... just wonderful Stephen read more

Really friendly owner and counter staff. Our food was made quickly, and the owner came over to check on us. I had the gyro, which was delicious. It had great spices and a delicious sauce. My son and husband had the falafal sandwich which was also great. We loved the humous. It's a cute little deli with a couple of tables. Lots of people came through and picked up call in orders read more

If I could give this place 6 stars I would! Fantastic service and authentic fresh food. If you haven't already tried this place you absolutely must. Trust me you will be back again. It has become a regular go to for me working in the Red Bank area. Try everything! read more

I love this place, when I come here they treat me like family and the food is as if my own mother made it! read more

Zaitooni Deli - Delis Near Me - Red Bank, New Jersey

Hands down My favorite Mediterranean restaurant at the shore. The owners here make all their great dishes from scratch. As I I've mentioned in past reviews. I love small mom and pop shops and this is one of the best. The food here is fresh and taste amazing. The prices you really can't beat considering you're in downtown red bank. My favorite thing to do is to order a bunch of stuff from the appetizer portion and share. The stuffed grape leaves are great, chibi, mousakka, the chicken sandwich is prob the best out there. Their hummus is so fresh and creamy you'll never look at store bought hummus the same. It is byob so you can come and enjoy your dinner with a great Malbec and then stroll downtown on a nice summer. I can't think of anything better. There is limited seating though. About 4 tables and it says they're a deli because they are. So don't expect fine dining. My one and only quip is if you're eating in, the bathroom is through the kitchen, tiny, cramped, and really needs attention. My final deliberation is def go check them out eat in or take out. I promise you won't be disappointed read more

A great spot. My girlfriend and I stopped in and have some dietary restrictions. The proprietor couldn't have been more accommodating. The salads were awesome. Highly recommend this place. read more

I had the tabouli and the mjaddarah and a mint green tea, and my wife had a falafel, stuffed grape leaves, and a side of babaghanouj. Everything was so fresh and homemade and wonderful. We loved the flavor combos so much that we hired her to cater an upcoming event we are hosting. This is a hidden gem in the heart of Red Bank, and we will make it a must every time we are in town! read more

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Visited 9/4/13. Was greeted with a very nice welcome from the hostess. We ordered the Gyro Platter, Kibee Platter and Falafel Sandwich. They were all very flavorful. I am sure we will be frequenting Zaitooni often. read more

I'm so glad to have a middle eastern restaurant locally. Delicious food and friendly service. Highly recommend

In Riverview to have our daughter...last evening here we decided to get Mediterranean for dinner and gave them a shot considering how close it was to the hospital. We ordered to go: 2 greek salads with chicken, spinakopita, lamb & beef gyro, & stuffed grape leaves (meat). All of it was PHENOMENAL. It was all authentic, smelled great, super fresh and tasty, and great value. I would definitely recommend and come back again and again. Bravo. read more

Soooo soo good. I love this place. The platters are a great value and the food is delicious. I typically go for a gyro platter and a couple pieces of baklava which is enough to share between my mom and me. The moussaka is great too. read more

Oh man, new favorite. After having passed by many times I finally stopped in to get some to go food and now I'm kicking myself for not having gone in sooner. I'm a falafel enthusiast and theirs is just about perfect- flavorful, perfect texture, and in sandwich form the exact right balance of condiments and fixings on the soft pita it is served on. The babaghanouj is also rave-worthy: the high level of smokiness gives away the care that went into making it and I really liked the pronounced olive/ olive oil flavor. Can't wait to bring my husband and friends here and try everything else on the menu. read more

I always loved visiting NYC and getting some good falafel or gyros. Well, now it's right in town and even better than NYC. It is all fresh homade food. The hummus is really good too. I often get a big batch of it to bring to a party. Good stuff. I highly recomend. The only bad thing, and only reason this review does not have 5 stars, is their hours. They close at 6pm M-Th, and 8pm on F-Sat. I do not get home from work until 6pm, and similarly I do not eat dinner until after 8 on Friday or Saturday nights. I wish they stayed open later. read more

When I think about baba ghanoush, I think about Zaitooni, it's the BEST! 5 stars for their food. Smoky flavor and always fresh! Everything they make is fresh. They've been in business about 2 or 3 years and it's still freshly made, daily! Their dolmas are both stuffed with meat and another without meat. Their lebnah cheese is, ahh, so wonderfully fresh! Tabouli salad is great! Reasonable price and worth going! Whenever I need to go to a party or a dinner at a friend's home, I usually go there to pick up an order of baba ghanoush, tabouli salad or dolmas. The woman that's there everyday is a very sweet woman and always there for you and if you ever need anything made, she'll do that for ya! One thing i wish for her to do is make her hummus a bit more garlicky, but it's still very goood! Go and give it a try, it's worth the trip. It's a small place, not good for large group tho. read more

This place is a staple in my takeout repertoire. It's family owned and operated, and these folks are super nice and always friendly. The food is fresh and authentic, and the menu is full of delicious Middle Eastern choices. My favorites include the hummus sandwich and the fatoush salad. There is something about za'tar in the salad dressing that makes it really unique, savory, and delicious. Do not leave without a piece of baklava - you can choose from at least 4 or 5 different varieties made with different nuts. It's great to see this small, family operation still in business and turning out consistently excellent food. read more

Fantastic! The hummus and babaganoush are so phenomenal. Great falafel tahini sauce too. Can't wait to go back.

Was debating 4 or 5 stars but I really think they deserve 5 for a variety of reasons. As mentioned family owned and very friendly. Of the many things I've tried they've all been excellent, wide variety of Mediterranean and such, and reasonable prices. Can't go wrong going here read more

I love this place. I usually get the same thing (kibee sandwich, lentil soup, and a thing of baklava) and I'm more than just satisfied with the quality and taste of the food. Just go there now and order something, you'll find out why it has great ratings :) read more

Best place in town, everything is homemade and it's delicious! The sisters are always so friendly. My husband and I always go there if ever in Red Bank. read more

Stumbled In to this place while on my way to get a haircut in red Bank. I have no idea why this was spot was not on my radar as I have eaten my way through most of Monmouth County, but this place is a GEM. Wide variety of salads, wraps, and hard to find ethnic desserts and appetizers. Spanikopita and chicken wrap were amazing. read more

This place is delish! The biggest shortcoming is their hours, as the previous reviewer mentioned. The woman who owns it and does all the cooking is adorable in that old-country, fob way. The food is not cheap compared to other falafel places, but then this is Red Bank, home of mediocre $25 entrees at generic Italian joints, so it's all relative. I don't think I've ever had something I didn't like here. The bean and barley soup is excellent, and the baklava is phenomenal! read more

The hidden gem of Red Bank!!! The stuffed grape leaves are amazing.