I had a really good experience at Zayna Mediterranean Grill. We ordered the chicken shawarma platters along with hummus, pita, falafel and baklava. The chicken shawarma was definitely the standout for me -- it was very well seasoned, flavorful and they give you a generous portion. The hummus was smooth and creamy, and I loved having the different sauces to add to the shawarma and pita. We also tried the falafel, and finished with baklava, which was a nice way to end the meal. I actually saw them putting fresh baklava into the display while we were there. The restaurant itself is casual and laid-back, and I also like that they're BYOB and open late, which is always good to know in Chicago. Overall, a solid neighborhood option when you're craving Mediterranean food, and I would definitely order the chicken shawarma again. read more

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This place was actually good! I'd describe it as Mediterranean fast food, nothing fancy, just quick, affordable, and good food. The restaurant was clean, the service was fast and efficient, and our food came out pretty quickly. It's a great option when you don't feel like cooking, but also don't want to sit down at a fancy restaurant or go to one of the big fast food chains. Prices are reasonable, portions are good, and the food does the job. No complaints! read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I keep coming back! Great food for takeout or eat in. Can't stop ordering a gyro here - quality every time! Casual dining and a decent price. Can't beat it. read more

The burritos are a definite get! I got the beef platter and it wasn't my favorite tbh but my friend got the burrito and that's something I think I'll definitely go back and try for myself. read more

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Stopped in for dinner last night. Wasn't busy and I see why. I ordered the beef kabob bowl. Decided to eat there. The service was friendly but the food was not. The beef had a good marinade but it was tough to chew. The salad was losing color and did not look appetizing so I picked around and ate the veggies. The rice was the best tasting part of the bowl. I wish I had flipped over the onion and took a picture of the hair that was on it. I just put it to the side. I will not be back. read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - Beef Kabob Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came in to order lunch to go and it took them 30 minutes to make it, even though it was empty and no one had ordered before me. The ambiance was clean and nice, kind of like a nicer chipoltle in there. However, their menu prices are high considering that it's not a server sit down place and they had no lunch specials or combos. The food itself was bad and you can tell all of the components had been sitting there. It was edible but neither the gyro platter or the kefte sandwich were anything good. The portions were also small, i have never seen a more laughable amount of hummus on the side at any Mediterranean place. The platter had old gyro, old rice, and old pita. Even the vegetables on top to garnish tasted gross because they weren't fresh and had absorbed the meat smell. the food was warm but stale and lacked fresh flavor. The sandwich was a decent size and a decent price but again the tahini sauce they used was old and made it really hard to eat or enjoy. Worst part was the 3% credit card surcharge that's not advertised anywhere. Again with the prices of the food there should be no reason for the surcharge. You're better off going to get pizza at the next block. read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time here! This place is a hidden gem!! The food is fresh, cooked perfectly! The service is absolutely wonderful! The ambiance is calm, clean, welcoming and overall I had an absolutely amazing experience here! I was on my lunch and they made my food very fast! Thank you to the staff here! Probably going to be my regular spot! read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - One of the create your own bowls! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great shawarma. Sliced and cooked on the spot. Ordered at the counter but they basically gave table service. Also price well!

I fell in love with this place - recently moved to the area and for some reason this was the very first place we tried in our new home and it DID NOT disappoint. So happy we went with this choice & we've had it again since then, that's how good of an experience we had. On top of that, it was delivered, so it wasn't "super fresh out of the oven" and it was still superb. We ordered the chicken shawarma plate with hummus and they hooked it up with the naan bread! Loved it all, especially the portions. My favorite part is that I did not feel sluggish afterwards, like I would with a burger or something greasy unhealthy. Overall, wonderful experience and thank you Zayna's, I will be back soon! If you've never been, highly recommend giving it a go. Personal Review: 8.3/10 read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered catering for my birthday party and Zayna did not disappoint! All of my favorite dishes: Hummus, salad, baba ghanush, delicious rice, kefta kabob and chicken kabobo. all were delivered hot and ready to be served. Even received free baklava which saved the day since we didn't have birthday cake. I also love that it is open late so I can always sneak over after midnight for a delicious and filling shawarma. read more

This was, beyond a doubt, the worst Mediterranean food we've ever had. The meat was overcooked, dry and very salty. We never finished our order. It was literally inedible. read more

Excellent food and friendly customer services. I will be back to try more foods. Family owned and managed restaurant.

What a great place in our West Town neighborhood.. I've had many great meals here. Today I went with the Lentil soup and Chicken Sharma,, Fantastic!!!! I will keep coming back.. Very friendly people behind the counter and they do a great job cooking their food.. Thanks for another outstanding dinner.. Eddie read more

Whenever I am at zayna, I feel like home, the food is made from scratch with good ingredients, my favorite thing is their hummus and baba ghannouj mixed with salad, their fresh salad is mixed veggies with olive oil live oil, everything is well done I highly encourage people to taste their affordable and delicious tasty foods The owner and the staff greet you with big smile and efficiency. The seating and the music make the ambiance phenomenal. Thanks zayna for the great food experience. read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - baba ghannouch / hummus / Mediterranean salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Incredible beef sandwiches. Lady working the counter was also very nice. Food very flavorful and one of the better Mediterranean pick up spots. Also large portions read more

Food is definitely overpriced. I had their combo platter and finished my plate. my plate came out to be closer to $25. The chicken, beef and lamb were good. The meat/protein was little dry but the hummus and pita bread was exceptional. Also the decor inside is outdated and the tables and chairs are chipped and stained. The tables are not cleaned so I sat at a table that was a little sticky. I was one of the first ones in there! That means they're not keeping an attention to detail and/or don't care about the customers experience. There are so many restaurants in the area with cheaper and fresher food options. read more

The worst food I have eaten in years!! Falafel: dry and under-seasoned - so bad that you needed water to get them down! Chicken shawarma: very dry Rice: overcooked, dry, under seasoned Hummus: tahini/oil rancid (notes of blue cheese?!) Baba ghanoush: tahini/oil rancid (terrible) Salad: wilted and miserable Sauces: 1/3, the hot sauce was good the other 2 were terrible Most went in the trash after choking down a few bites of each item. Sad. read more

They've got the best Mediterranean food in the city!!! Open until 1 am and totally underrated. I always get the gyro plate and fries and it's delicious every time. The employees are fast and polite, and the place doesn't have a ton of foot traffic on weekdays so all the more reason to visit. It's on grand surrounded by a million other places but don't overlook it! If you love Mediterranean food this place is it. read more

Ordered for pick up and it was fast and everyone was super friendly. I ordered a drink and they were sold out so they gave me another drink of my choice and and another free drink bc of the "inconvenience!" The soup was big in size compared to other places and loved the touch of lemon with it. The gyro was so crispy and crunchy bc of the crispy pita. My bf enjoyed his combination plate. We are happy to have you in the neighborhood! read more

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Ordered delivery off UberEats. This place reminds me of a food court type spot in the mall in terms of quality. Some place you visit while shopping and gets the job done. Food (6.5/10): I ordered the gyro plate which comes with 2 pieces of bread. The sauce that my fellow Yelpers have mentioned is indeed delicious, however only about 1-2 spoons of it is given on top. It's a tease that makes you wish they gave you sauce on the side or at least more than a piece of meat's worth. The gyro itself was standard in texture but lacked some flavor. The rice was standard and the side salad was basic. As a starving student I didn't have any issues at all demolishing this dish but I'm sure if I'd recommend to others. Again it's a basic meal that gets the job done. Value (6.5/10): The gyro plate was about $13. A little over what I'd like but not absurd. read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - Gyro Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best Mediterranean Place in the area. Food is amazing. I ordered the chicken shawarma and my friends ordered the veggie sandwich (which is actually the wrap), and gyro plate. Chef gets the perfect proportions of meat, veggies, and sauce. Pros: 1. Cheap- Wrap is only 5-8 dollars. 2. Food is filling 3. Has vegan options 4. Food is prepared fresh 5. Can see the chef cooking the food 6. Man at the counter was nice and friendly Cons: 1. Small, not much space to sit. read more

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We were looking for a good last minute snack on a Saturday night, and we wanted some fresh Mediterranean food. We found this place on yelp and were really really happy with it. The falafel was some of the best we've had and the hummus felt fresh and homemade. 10/10 review this place should be getting more business read more

I'm super disappointed in this place. I probably order here more than anyone else in the area and the last 4 orders there is something missing or wrong. On top of that, with all my ordering, I am supposed to get a free item on Uber eats and they always decline the extra item. The food is good but the operation has been shitty lately and it's very disappointing. I think today is my last order from Zayna. read more

Awful service and food is mediocre at best. Staff is rude and less then welcoming. Food has never been priced properly, menus state one price and you're charged 40% more. read more

Food wasn't delicious to me. I love Mediterranean food and it was pretty average. Portions were a decent size though.

Yo this place has probably my favorite hummus I've hade er - both kinds when you get the veg falafel plate are so tasty. Boyfriend really likes falafel wrap and the salsas on the side are fresh. The tomato one is super spicy. Huges portions with shwarma bowl, huge portions and affordable. Thank you! read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - Whats leftover from veggie plate would reccomend!!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is fine but the guy preparing my food was not wearing a mask. So nasty. I noticed there are other reviews saying the same thing, so clearly this guy isn't budging on the no-mask. Also, when I walked in to pick up my takeout order, no one spoke to me. At all. The two guys behind the counter didn't say a word to any of the 3 customers in the store. It was awkward. The one good thing: I appreciate that they mark vegan items on their menu. I will not be back though. read more

Not gonna lie, I usually love this place and order frequently. But today I went in and not only had terrible customer service but also ordered and paid for several things that they seemed to have forgotten to give me, including two orders of fries and grape leaves. On top of it all, the "large hummus" I ordered was comically small (pictured). I don't know what I did to piss off whoever took and prepared my order, but this ain't it folks lol it's like a spoonful of hummus spread out to purposefully pass off as large. Will not be coming back anytime soon. read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - "Large" hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is OK (when they have food in stock--they are often out of things--also, REALLY small portions), but just had the worst experience and I doubt I will be going back. Their chicken shawarma sandwich is listed as $6.49 on the menu. I was charged $9.90. When I questioned it, she shrugged and said the menus were "old prices." That's a 40% increase (!!!) before tax, which they don't tell customers about. So dishonest and slimy. I get prices going up 10%, maybe even 15-20% because of inflation, but this FAR outpaces that. The five-star reviews seem similarly dishonest. I've never had a five-star experience there, but the one-star reviews accurately describe my prior experiences. I wanted to give this place a chance, and know running a restaurant during the pandemic was tough. But this was the last straw. Pay attention to the poor reviews, and question the veracity of the good ones. read more

Stopped in here for a quick bite after a show. Like that they are open a bit later than some other spots in the area. The hummus was REALLY good- very authentic and flavorful. Probably one of the best I've tried in Chicago. Falafel was also very authentic and tasty, but a little stale from the end of the day. Not a huge deal as I made some pita sandwiches from the hummus and falafel- was soooo good. Baklava also pretty good as well! Overall would recommend especially compared to other Mediterranean spots I've tried in the area. The flavors are on point. Staff made the food quickly and the owner was very nice as well. read more

Amazing food, great ppl, chill environment. They give you massive portions and super affordable. Highly recommend the plates. Baklava is also really tasty. read more

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Chicken shawarma was dry, but service was very accommodating and the restaurant was clean.

My boyfriend and I have been meaning to stop bu this place and finally did, very happy we did!! We got the falafel plate and chicken shawarma plate both served with salad, hummus, 1 whole pita, and on a bed of rice. Like holy cow, so much food! The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, cooked perfectly. Great flavor in the falafel and the hummus. Everything seemed super fresh and we'll definitely be visiting again! Don't pass by without stopping in. read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - Falafel plate (top) and chicken shawarma plate (bottom) both served with salad, hummus, 1 whole pita, and on a bed of rice. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visited last week when walking by and had a great experience! The food was fresh, the setting was clean, and the owner was kind. Will definitely stop by when I'm in the area again. read more

Sooo good Combination gyro chicken bowl bogo Uber eats deal Never change Delicioussssss 10/10 read more

Extremely disappointed with this place. I threw the food I ordered straight into the garbage, and here's why: Walked into this place for the first time the other day (Tuesday 5/17) looking for some good Mediterranean grub. I ordered my food, and noticed the gentleman had very greasy fingers. He was the only person working at that time. He wasn't wearing gloves while prepping the food, and not once did I see him wash his hands after ringing me up. So I'm watching him cook the food, and an Amazon driver comes in with packages. Yep, you guessed it. The worker grabs the packages with his bare hands. At this point, I'm feeling disgusted, and my appetite is absolutely destroyed. After collecting the packages, he goes right back to cooking and packaging my food. I got a wrap, so his germs were ALL OVER that. Needless to say, I'll never be coming back. Imagine if I wasn't paying attention, or ordered online, or got food delivery. I would have for sure gotten some kind of nasty bug. read more

The food was delicious and you get plenty of it. It's not a fancy looking place, but I don't care about that. The food was well worth it.

The best mediterranean restaurant in town. Their food was so delicious, and i recommend people to dine in there because their food tastes much better when it's hot. read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - The one in the bottom left corner tastes sooo good - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The two gentlemen working today were both helpful and kind. This restaurant has excellent service and the food is fresh and delicious. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Zayna Mediterranean Grill - Beef Shawarma Plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent food,meat was cooked perfectly.service was great as well. Portions were big,you don't walk away hungry.