I'm giving Zaytoon 5 stars, I don't care! Lol. It's my go to place for a kebab in Dublin and I enjoy a thoroughly decent, fresh meal everytime. And unlike Iskander's you don't have to have a few beverages to enjoy it. No competition between the two in my opinion, Zaytoon wins hands down. read more

Zaytoon - Chicken Shish kebab. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dublin, D

Awesome Persian food for dinner or late night. The chicken shish and doner are both worth trying!

I've never written a review on Yelp before but my experience at Zaytoon was just so spectacular that I needed to find an outlet to express my utmost satisfaction. If you are in Dublin, do yourself a favor and hit up this truly incredible establishment - you will not be disappointed. It all began during a walking tour from a local who vouched for Zaytoon as the best kebab in Dublin. 'Best kebab' I thought, what could that really mean? As some backstory, I am an American studying in Budapest and have had more than my fair share of late-night-kebabs. Now what's important to note is that late night options in Budapest are nearly nonexistent outside of the Turkish specialty and so I am often selling my soul to one of the numerous outlets offering this dish due to the unyielding persuasion of alcohol induced hunger. Now whether I remember purchasing the kebab or not, I always end up hating myself come the next morning. Back in Dublin, it's 4:00am and I have already satisfied my late night hunger in the form of an inadequate and overdone crispy chicken sandwich. On the journey back to my hostel, I recognize Zaytoon, recall my tour guide's earlier enthusiasm, and hesitate. I think to myself: Is it really worth it? You're already going to hate yourself from that pathetic chicken sandwich, this would just be overdoing it. As I stand there in contemplation, a couple walks out and must have read my face for they too stop and vouch for Zaytoon's utter perfection. If it was good enough for these two locals to leave their home at 4 in the morning, take a cab both directions just to grab a bite, then it was worthy of being my third dinner. Words cannot even begin to describe what ensued. The service, impeccable. The prices, fair. The food, Oh. My. God. The chicken shish is perfectly seasoned with a delectable sauce and just the right hint of saffron. The vegetables are fresh and crisp giving the dish the perfect balance of ingredients. And the pita, where to even begin? So soft yet splendidly substantive, it provides the perfect foundation for a culmination of culinary expertise that can be rivaled by few. The most impressive feat, however, is that not only did I not hate myself for consuming a third dinner, but I actually walked out in sheer bliss. I don't know how else to describe the feeling of contentment other than what I assume one would feel after shooting heroin. All I can say is well done, Zaytoon, well done. I don't know how you did it but you have successfully convinced me that there is a god and its only intercommunication with our mortal world is through your one-of-a-kind kebabs. read more

It's ok when you are in a rush. If you are vegetarian, don't expect a lot. There is no hummus or other oriental ingredients as you would normally expect in such a place. Just salad, grilled vegetables and yogurt sauce. You get a free drink as well, which was appreciated. This place is nicely furnished but completely lacks any middle eastern flavor. read more

Zaytoon - Zaytoon's vegetarian plate with free fries and water - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dublin, D

Inexpensive and good mix of middle easter and some Persian food. Service was prompt and very friendly. Looks more like a fast food joint but does have table service and certainly much better food than you can get at fast food place. read more

Don't let the late night clientele of this joint put you off! The food in here is great for soakage, but its also very tasty. Its great for a cheap, filling lunch during the day too. All their bread and hummus is made fresh on site, and it tastes like it too. My weakness is for the bread and hummus plate for €4, especially when the bread is fresh and warm from the oven! I also highly recommend the veggie kebab and falafel plates - lovely, generous portions of veg and salad. My meat eating friends love this place as much as I do. The decor isn't what makes this place by any stretch of the imagination, its rough around the edges and functional, but the staff are usually friendly and cheerful. Its tasty, and if you need good food fast, but far enough away from the madding crowds of central temple bar, this is the place to go! read more

One of the best things about late nights in most European cities is the inevitable kebab at the end of the night. Zaytoon was located only two blocks from my hotel in Temple Bar, Dublin which made it an exceptionally simple grab and go. They offer two sizes of sandwich with either lamb, chicken or a combo. The meal includes an order of french fries and a can of soda. Could a drunken girl want anything more? I ordered the small combo with fries. Well, actually more like I ordered a large instead of an XL combo. The portion size is quite large which is good considering it was nearly 8 Euro for the smaller and 12 for the larger. The sauces, as usual, were divine but I personally would opt out of the red cabbage next time. Its just not my thing. The service was incredibly speedy and we were out the door in less than 10 minutes. There is a large seating area if you wish to stay before heading to the next drinking stop. Wi-fi is free and unpasscoded for use in house (or next door if you're in a neighboring bar). This is a great stop for a quick and messy bite late night in Temple Bar. read more

Wow - so glad to stumble upon this place as we walked around looking for a good dinner spot. A line out the door is usually a good sign and it seemed to be moving at a good clip, so we jumped in, decided to get the chicken shish and a vegetarian kebab. Both were mouthwateringly delicious - we just split the chicken and veggie kebabs up so we could both have half - best idea ever! The sauces used for the plates were absolutely amazing and so refreshing after mostly bland food all day. It was hot, fresh, prompt service, and honestly a great deal for the amount of food you get. read more

Zaytoon - Chicken shish + vegetarian kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dublin, D

I was in deep, oh so deep hunger pains for a doner kebab. I can really only find them when I'm over in Europe. We stumbled on this place the last day I was in Dublin and my wife and I rolled up our sleeves and went elbow deep into a Lamb Doner Kebab. Food was good but not overwhelming amazing. You need to make sure you give them a heads up on exactly what you want or assume you will get it made with everything. Fine for a guy like me but problematic when you have wife that hates all things spicy. At the end of the day this is the equivalent to European fast food so expectations were set low. There was plenty of room and we actually fed our twins in the restaurant post our lunch. The manager seemed to have had better days and wasn't very pleasant but what can you do... I'm just one man trying to change the world one yelp review at a time. read more

Did I expect to find the best doner kebab of my life in Dublin? No I did not. Did I get it? Yes. Still, this is classy doner, not the street side doner of Germany, so it is a bit nicer by default. Nevertheless, it is some tasty stuff, and a damn lot of food for a great price. What was particularly interesting is they must specialize in the Iranian aka Persian variant of kebab. TV screens inside the restaurant show various scenes and landmarks from across Iran, which was really interesting to me. It is a beautiful county and, not to get all political here, a shame most of us will probably never get to visit. Anyway, stop here. read more

Oh, Zaytoons - my favorite drunk eats! The garlic fries haunt my tastebuds to this day (the good kind of haunting). Amazing. Doner kebab? Incredibly tasty. Stays open after the pubs and dive bars have closed up - convenient location (right near The Garage). Honestly one of my favorite places to grab grub (I'd even go here sober and during daylight hours). read more

I've looked forward to having a kebab for a long time (since there aren't many where I come from) and this kebab did not disappoint. I enjoyed the pickled red cabbage more than I thought I would and all around it was delicious. My only real complaint is that a drop of water hit me in the head. There might be a leak in the ceiling? If you're in Dublin looking for a solid kebab, Zaytoon is a great place to begin your search. read more

I had never been to this place in Temple Bar and heard good things about it, so I went to check it out; the food is great if you are for up for stuffing yourself as you can get great kebabs, with meat or veggie, from "special" which is kinda small to "regular" that can totally make you satisfied to an even bigger one called "meal". I got the regular salmon one with fries and soda, 8.50, which is very good for the flavor and Dublin restaurant prices. But I have to say I had to rate as average as I was pretty disappointed with the atmosphere of the place - no music, a little too dark, no menus at the table so you have to decide what you want quickly standing there in the counter - fair enough being a fast food - but boxes around the place and a very bad service...no one gives you a smile or a menu suggestion, you almost feel like the customer is being a burden for the workers...will not go back because of that and there is another place right next to it with same prices and kebabs as well so they really should enhance their service. read more

Zaytoon - salmon kebab - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dublin, D

Zaytoon is a bit of a Dublin institution (they've even got their own [crap] adverts on Setanta Ireland!) and I've got to say that it really is the best kebab joint in the city. I'm not a big donner/shawarma fan it must be said so I can't comment on that, but the Shish kebabs in here are top-notch. Chicken breast cooked in spices over hot coals, brushed in a lemon dressing, and served on a freshly cooked flatbread with a decent amount of salad - what's not to like? Plus it's only 8euro (you can also request a free 10% discount card that they'll post out to you - every little helps!). I've had the lamb shish too, and that's every bit as good as the chicken - really succulent and tender. Downsides: the chips are rubbish and the staff members are (on the whole) pretty miserable. Well worth a visit. read more

I've been here twice and have had completely different experiences. The first time I went was after a night out for some grub before heading home and it was just dry and chewy and yuck. Not the nicest lamb in the world. However I was here this afternoon and what a world of difference! The naan was hot and fluffy and the lamb and veg was absolutely perfect. Now their service isn't the best, the irish looking guy behind the counter wasn't a talker or smiler but the food made up for that! read more

A selection of kebabs platter for two, including a koobideh, a barg and a joojeh with rice or instantly baked super fresh bread, salad, and dressing, humus, yogurt with cucumbers plus two doogh drinks all for €27. Amazing, isn't it? Portions were really generous. Kebabs were perfect, really well-done. The butter to mix with the rice, a small potion of onions and tomato kebabs were missing to make it as perfect of the authentic Persian Chelo Kebab. The rice was very dry, and I take it as it was the last of their pot for the day since it was late! Also the chef asked me if we want saffron which I found odd, because no one says no to saffron! Nice atmosphere and lovely photos of Iran on TV screen making you feel more at home. read more

Zaytoon - Yummm... - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dublin, D

Food quality is just not that great. It's local so I've given it several chances, but am just disappointed every time.

Best falafel place ever. Lunch menu is between 12 and 3, Monday to Wednesday, during these times all dishes come with free chips and drink. Went for the falafel option and paid 6 Euro in total. Staff is totally friendly and atmosphere is great. Lots of other dishes like kebabs etc. for those who prefer meaty options. read more

Zaytoon - Falafel lunch menu - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dublin, D

Great for a quick meal. The Naan bread is freshly made and each dish is served on top. Everything is spiced just right and you won't be dissatisfied read more

Zaytoon - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dublin, D

Zaytoon's is amazing after a night out. It's not cheap, and it's not healthy, but it tastes delicious. I recommend going for a chicken shish kebab, an excellent dish that won't keep you 2nd guessing its constituent parts. Their vegetarian option isn't worth giving a try though, I've only made that mistake once. I've been here sober a few times, and the food is good, nothing special. This place is best tasted after a double digit alcohol unit intake. read more

Affordable. Huge portion. Friendly workers. Nice atmosphere. I forgot what I ate but it was delish. You won't be disappointed.

Fast delicious kebabs after a night out drinking. What an idea, stay open later than all the bats serve their food. Everyone seems to flock here for delicious, fast and afordable food. People are pretty nice too! read more

This is definitely the Zaytoon that I associate more with being messy. Not that I'm always a paragon of virtue when I'm in the one on Camden St, but the one on Parliament St seems a little bit more manic by comparison. I've only ever eaten in this particular Zaytoon in the middle of the night, so I have no idea what the ambiance is like during the day. After the clubs close, the place gets fairly jammers, but I have no recollection of not being able to find a table there. This is not to say that this never occurred, but if it did I was too drunk to mind. This branch of Zaytoon retains a special place in my heart, as it is where I first discovered the joys of hummus. Before then, and often now, I don't particularly like hummus when I taste it: a good idea, frequently poorly executed. The hummus in Zaytoon, though, is tops, and with a bit of pitta dipped into it?... Man, that's some good eating. For me, the most enjoyable aspect of this Zaytoon is that during the summer, when it gets really warm inside the restaurant what with all the cooking and the really drunk people, they open up a set of big glass double doors that open onto the street. Sitting there with your lamb doner, people walking by on the street with their conversations perfectly audible, the odd person giving you the occasional gawk. Just the right type of drunken slightly surreal experience to cap off a good night on the tiles. read more

Great kebab, drunk or sober!!! For me Zaytoon is as good as it gets in the kebab world, well in the Dublin kebab world anyway. Last time out I got the lamb shish kebab, it was a special and is not normally on the menu. The lamb was tender and tasted really good. Zaytoon is one of the few places to make an authentic flat bread rather than using a boring pita bread. The kebab was €10 and included a soft drink. This is a fast food joint and the service can be a bit rough, but they're use to dealing with Irish guys after a long night of drinking, so I'll forgive them this.... read more

Don't buy the burger. I wouldn't give it to the dog. I bought 2 burgers for the kids and a kebab for myself. The chips were ok. The kebab was fine but the burgers are shocking. Won't be ordering from here again. There are better fast food places out there read more

This place was poppin for late night food. My wife and I stopped in around midnight and got the house special chicken thing. (Sorry i don't remember the given name) this is the first time either of us had eaten Iranian/Persian food. It did not disappoint. Great late night flavors and friendly quick staff read more

Zaytoon - Chicken situation - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dublin, D

So flavorful - the meat and sauce were on point. The boyfriend and I went here 3x on our 4 day trip to Dublin. They make the pita fresh and you get a bit of a show too. Get extra meat is my only recommendation. read more

Not bad at all. My girlfriend and I visited Ireland for SPD, and we had a blast. One of the things I love about Europe is the vast international influence with such a different take on common foods we find near where we live in NYC/NJ/Pennsylvania in the USA. Having an affinity for Mediterranean especially middle eastern food, it was a no brainer to try this place. Overall, it definitely hits the spot. The meat was cooked to perfection (I got chicken) and my girlfriend's lamb was juicy and tender. The rice was cooked well and the Pita was your generic Pita bread. I do like the addition of beats to the middle eastern cuisine here which is something we don't see much of in the USA so points for adding that brilliant texture to the food. My only gripe was the service - they completely messed up our orders and meal sizes. But overall, whether tourist or not, this is a great place to get some quick, healthy, tasty food in the heart of Dublin's tourist trap. read more

Had my first ever kebab. I got the chicken doner with all the bits and bobs. It was out of this world! Made me question why the hell it'd taken me so long to have one. Chips were nice also. Staff were really sweet and quick. Had a good laugh with them while waiting. Definitely a great first kebab experience haha read more

You really appreciate the freshness and quality of the ingredients in food when you get to experience a place like Zaytoon! While it has all the drunken revelers queuing to get some soakage late at night, it is just as good during the day! Whilst the traditional kebab offering is there, I tend to go for the skewer options instead. read more

Great kebabs in here any time of the day. The freshly baked bread totally makes the kebab. Nice courteous staff too. read more

Zaytoon - Doner kebab meal. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Dublin, D

Good food , fast service... if you're hungry definitely a place to visit. Recommended by friend.

As an Iranian, this is not real Persian food. It was more of a middle eastern place to eat. They did have Persian kabob along with wraps and other choices. I got the mixed doner with all the provided toppings as a wrap and it was delicious. The wraps come as an 8 inch or 11 inch depending on how hungry you are. The staff was super helpful and the restaurant was super clean as staff would clean up as soon as one table was empty. read more

Very good Persian food, a little spicy, just it should be. We ordered lamb & fish (salmon) durum and was delicious . A meal costs between 10-14€. read more

Great choice for a late night meal. Delicious chicken and lamb mix . Good for a late night. They're the only ones open after the pubs close. A lot of bars around this area and safe to be walking around . Only few blocks away from the river read more

I'm gonna keep this quick and simple!... bad seating lay out, great food, sorry not great... but amazing. The only Kebab stop in dublin (5 star food). once you go zaytoon you never go back (unless you have less that €10). if the idea wasn't for fast soakage food, then i'd give it 4 stars, but it is, and its the best provider of such in Dublin. read more

As much as he is one of my best friends as he is a relative, my cousin and I share a history for extensive travel; in developing interests for foods from where we'd planted our seeds in the past. Upon returning, as waves of immigrants from Lithuania, Nigeria, China and the Middle East all began to arrive into Dublin durin, returning Irish expats began returning to an Ireland whose food at times they could barely recognize. Ireland had, within the space of twenty years, undergone the starkest of culinary transformations. No longer could an Irish food industry shaped by the social and cultural ups and downs of history huddle any longer in the shadows of its historical rival -- and another nation notorious for lackluster culinary quality -- Great Britain. Irish cuisine was forced by immigrants to be transformed from what was once a punchline for bland food and juvenile potato jokes into a nation that could deliver quality meals and impeccable service compared to their Eurozone counterparts. An effort to focus on service detail and competitive motivation all testify to a newfound devotion to deliver quality, affordable Irish food. That -- is the making of today's Irish cuisine. Add the influx of immigrants, and what was foreign to Ireland yesterday is "everyday" today. As a surplus of jobs in the IT sector began to blossom, and property values skyrocketed so much where commuting patterns from city centers fell victim to the same congestion woes one can attest to in any American city, emigration from Ireland to America, England, Canada and Australia came to a standstill. With a skilled English-speaking population and an abundance of blue-chip jobs, South Asians, Middle Easterners and Filipinos filled a void by the hundreds of thousands for Ireland to sustain its phenomenal economic growth. Known as one of the most welcoming countries in the world, it was a foregone conclusion the Irish would not only begin to embrace the recipes its newly-arrived immigrants brought with them, but infuse the spices of different cuisines with their own. In essence, for the past twenty years -- the Irish youth of today are as familiar with doner kebabs, vindaloos, and all different kinds of South Asian and Middle Eastern dishes as Americans are with spaghetti & meatballs and kung pao chicken. It'd been a couple of fortnights since I'd had a chance to perambulate nicely marinated along the quays of the Liffey in Temple Bar; cousin in tow. And the one place said cousin had been insisting for months I try was Zaytoon. According to him, to capture the true effect -- the "zen", if you will, of dining at Zaytoon was to order the extraordinary doner kebab, sip a delicious hot cuppa, and in due course attain zen. This, I can attest, was achieved on Parliament Street. Just getting off the plane from New York, I couldn't wait to get my hands on any "Irish" food; and by that I mean the most quintessential of all Irish plates: the Irish breakfast, or "fry". Consisting of eggs, rashers, black and white pudding (c/o my beloved aunt), there couldn't be a person on the planet -- vegan; lactose-intolerants; eunuchs - that would turn down my aunt's breakfast -- or be Jaysus, you're only to be pitied if you do. But with the influx of immigrants to Ireland today, dishes such as "curry & chips" and "doner kebabs" might now be deemed just as Irish as the more traditional counterparts of a newspaper wrap of ray & chips straight from the Italian-owned chipper seemingly on every corner. Abrakebabra, a fast-food kebab franchise established in Ireland during the 1990s, is just one more example of Ireland's culinary transformation. Abrakebabra is one more example of an "Irish" restaurant, serving "Irish" dishes like curry & chips, vindaloo & chips, and so forth. In any case, five lagers into our bacchanalian junket, my moment of truth arrived to test my cousin's opinion and see if this Zaytoon's was worth its salt. I'm happy to say, the man nor Zaytoon let me down. With a friendly waitstaff at the ready to take my order from a relatively pristine counter -- considering some of the inebriated, collegian riff-raff loitering around the counter, I did like a Roman and went with the #1: the Doner Kebab -- but with a little extra meat. You see, I'm a large man who suffers fits of delirium if I'm not fed a little bit more than my dinner table consortium. Upon receiving this flatbreaded combination, I was about to make way for the table and commence with my assignment when said cousin admonishes me: "Jaysus, where d'ya t'ink yer goin'? Ye need yer cuppa tea, ye iigit, ye!" That said, I grabbed my cuppa and hit the table with the exhaustion of Bruce Jenner after finishing a 500-meter. To say this was just any ordinary doner kebab would be an egregious oversight to the waitstaff that seemed to have made every effort to prepare an exceptionally delicious meal. I'm telling you, Dublin: if you're in Temple Bar after a few jars, Zaytoon read more

This is not just drunk food, it's the best kebab you can have in Dublin

The food is average at best and the staff treat you like absolute shit. It's like they're punishing you for being there. They're like the kebab-nazis. I'd rather give my money to a friendly Irish business. read more

The kebabs are above the average, and you get your food relatively fast and the price is reasonable. What really lets this place down is the service. These guys wouldn't know hospitality if it hit them in the face with a 20lb Atlantic salmon, they genuinely seem to have distain for their customers, that coupled with them barking at you really puts me off this place full stop. I understand the clientele may not always be the most sober individual but its absolutely no excuse. Everything to make this place good is there bar the staff, complete lack of manners/common courtesy. Wont be returning, wont be recommending. read more