Had the chance to check out Zeitouna for their grand opening in Mesa and had a great experience. The atmosphere was beautiful, the food was excellent, and the whole place had a great energy throughout the night. They also had Del Bac Whiskey there, which was a really cool addition to the opening and definitely added to the experience. You can tell a lot of work and attention to detail went into the concept. Mesa has a great new spot on its hands. Definitely worth checking out -- I'll be back! read more

Zeitouna - Middle Eastern Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Absolutely delicious!!! One of the best meals I've ever had- wonderfully kind and attentive staff

Love this place. The food was great, the ambiance is nice and the wait staff very attentive. We can't wait to go back. It is a bit upscale so think twice about taking small children and expect mains that are $30+. I had the lamb shank and will probably do that again. Definitely order the picketed veggies as one of your appetizers! read more

New resto by mi casa. First time ordering here, not feeling so great so I door dashed it. The lunch portion is pretty small, looked like a kids meal but any portions these days are pretty small. So it was kind of expected. However, the food was great, fresh and very flavorful. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma with Rice and Garlic Sauce on top. The Baklava, omg yummy! Hit the spot. Def would order again but dine in and ask for their recommendations. read more

Hard pass. Respectable effort in presentation. Attractive, new dining area build out. Welcoming server. Awful, overpriced food. $80.00 for petrified chicken, dry dessert, and mediocre salad. It took a pitcher of water for two of us to choke down the meal, which we didn't finish. It was inedible and tasted so bad. read more

We tried Zeitouna, a new Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant, and the food was absolutely delicious! Everything was beautifully presented, the service was excellent, and the restaurant has such a unique and fun atmosphere. It was also very clean and welcoming. My husband especially loved the dough, it was delish! The only downside for us was the DJ. The music was really loud, and it was difficult to hear each other at our table. We ended up sitting outside instead. It was hot, but they had plenty of fans and misters, which definitely helped. Overall, we had a great experience and will absolutely be back! We're already looking forward to trying more of the menu. Such a great new addition to the area! read more

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This restaurant is just beautiful inside. All the staff are warm and welcoming. We shared all three dishes, Greek salad was delicious and the whipped ricotta was amazing, the chicken shawarma was so dry it was barely eatable. This was very disappointing. Definitely worth trying again and having something other than the shawarma. read more

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We got takeout from Zeitouna for a family dinner and enjoyed the food. In order to try a variety of dishes, we got the Tigris Mashawi that serves 4. It included shish tawook - chicken breast, steak tikka - filet mignon, arbela kabob - minced beef, and lamb chops. Since it was a to-go order, the onions, tomatoes, and jalapeños were served separately; the meal also came with pita bread and rice (which we had to request but there was no additional charge). We also added hummus and the spicy eggplant appetizers. Out of all the items, I liked the chicken and hummus the most. The spicy eggplant was nice, it had a good amount of flavor and spice. I don't really eat much beef or lamb, but my husband enjoyed it. All the meats were cooked well and would have probably been even better if we had dined in, which we plan to do next time. Looking at the prices, they are a bit on the higher side however we were happy with the portion sizes. With a large family style option, we were able to make multiple meals out of it. Overall, a great new addition to the area. read more

Zeitouna - Tigris Mashawi (family style meal - serves 4) plus Hummus & Eggplant Mes'a'ah. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

East valley, you are in for a delight! We have an amazing Lebanese restaurant in town! We sat at the bar because at 3pm on a Saturday every table in house was full! Sabrina was behind the bar! This young lady spoke with pride about the menu and the planning that went into the restaurant. It was all around a delight to speak to her! The food: I had the hummus shawarma with veggies. The hummus was smooth and creamy. The beef, little slices of warm spice. But together they were just amazing! The beef definitely has cinnamon in the rub, and the hummus is needed to balance it out. The other dish, was just delicious chicken, marinated in a yogurt sauce and heavily charred. We opted for rice and no bread as I am GF. The rice was a simple basmati with saffron or maybe a little turmeric. Now let's talk portions and prices. The price point is a little high however these are real ingredients. Real food costs money. The portions- we left very happy and very full. But we did not bring home leftovers. My meal was on the appetizer list and it provided more than enough to serve as my entree. My companion ate all of his meal. Again, he is pleasantly full! Go and be dazzled in a welcoming environment and eat a wonderful array of comfort food. Be prepared for a little higher prices but it is totally worth it! read more

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I'm calling it now. This is going to be the next big restaurant concept in the valley. Tried this place tonight and was blown away by absolutely everything. First, the ambiance. Such a modern and nice restaurant that the Eastmark area has been missing. Second the service. Holy moly everyone was so nice, accommodating and went above and beyond. Third, and most important - the food and drinks. I can't even begin to describe the variety of flavors and just how insanely delicious everything was. As someone who loves sauces, they have the best house made hot sauce and a garlic sauce that complimented our meal so well. And the drinks were top notch too. We found our new regular spot - can't wait to go back! We also got to the meet the owner and he was so nice. Love supporting local families and businesses! read more

Zeitouna - Had to remember to snap a photo before we left. Everything was so delicious!! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Food was absolutely delicious, generous portions, great attentive service. We came with kids on a Wednesday night and it was perfect. The inside has a beautiful vibe and the outside was equally lovely with nice seating options. Food was 10/10 read more

I've never understood how Persian food isn't more popular in Arizona. There are so many fit people here that are high protein, low carb. Is there any cuisine better for that than kabobs? Yes, there's steak, but a good one sets you back $70+. I'm pleased to report that Zeitouna is outstanding. Excellent. It's not Persian, but Iraqi with other Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences like Lebanese and Greek. However it similarly offers a ton of high protein, low carb. I only ordered the Arbela and Shish Tawook. Goddamn is that Arbela kabob good. Why would you ever eat a burger when you can eat this? Like a good Persian Koubideh, this elevates ground beef to a whole other plane. A burger is a ground beef Kia while this is a Rolls Royce. The Shish Tawook chicken is moist and flavorful while so much other chicken out there is dry and bland. Very good. Outstanding proteins at good prices. No carb overload. Generally I'm not a big Baklava fan. Theirs is pretty damn good. Excellent, that word again. The buildout is beautiful. It's a spacious open square shape that's contemporary and well adorned. It's neither mid nor upscale. It feels nice. The service was very good, no issues there. Being so new, I bet it'll get even better over time. Every server who passed by showed warmth. I predict this place will be a hit and be packed. I look forward to many returns myself. read more

FRESH. Thats the first thing that came to mind when I tasted the baba ghanoush and grape leaves. The baba ghanoush wasn't heavy on the tahini and wasn't a puree like some other places. You could tell it was homemade. The grape leaves were delicious and had a nice lemony tang which I loved. The wife and I shared the mixed grill and im glad we did because it was a lot of food. The two meats had completely different flavor profiles that I couldn't stop eating and the chicken was grilled perfectly. Tender and moist. Everything just tasted fresh and homemade. Can't wait to go back and try sone of the other items on the menu. read more

The food was good, but unfortunately the service wasn't that great. The restaurant wasn't very busy, and having been a server myself, I completely understand when things get hectic. However, for a $170 dinner after tip, I just don't feel like the overall experience was worth it. It took over 20 minutes for us to even order or get a drink. The host greeted us and brought us water, but after that we were just sitting there waiting. We actually ended up getting our entrees before our drinks. I came here for my birthday after seeing all the great reviews and was really looking forward to having a good experience. I'm glad we tried it and the food was good, but unfortunately I probably wouldn't come back. read more

My husband picked up his meal and brought it home. He said everyone was really friendly and he loved the beef shwarma. He told me next time we will have to eat there as he said it looked like they had a full bar. Cant wait! read more

Food is great. Staff seem to be still figuring some details out. But love the food, the ambiance, the decor.

The food was great as well as the service.. The place was not very busy but it was midweek. I hope this place survives...

Best food I've had in the valley! Stopped in for lunch! The atmosphere is relaxing and beautiful. The service was amazing. The food is beyond amazing! Family owned and operated. Reminded me of all my favorite Mediterranean spots from LA. read more

Zeitouna - Middle Eastern Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Really enjoyed the selection of Lebanese wine to pair with throughout the meal. We happened to be on this side of town for another engagement and I'd be willing to drive the hour and a half from our home to get here for future visits. read more

Could not be more impressed with the food, service, and atmosphere! The service was amazing and attentive- our server Inez made sure we were well taken care of, waters and drinks promptly refilled, food brought out in excellent timing. I opted for the Aleppo Sunset drink, which was SO delicious. My husband got the Babylon Old Fashioned and loved it! Very well put together and beautiful too! The appetizers were all delicious- we got the labneh, the hummus, and the whipped ricotta. We also got the kibbeh, which were 10/10 and a delicious and refreshing fattoush salad. For our main dishes, we got the Tigris Malawi, which was plenty enough to feed us as 2 adults and 3 children. Everything was perfect. The chicken kabob, beef kabob, and the steak kabob were absolutely amazing and we all loved them. For me, my FAVORITE thing was the lamb chops. Wow, i couldn't get enough. The flavor was beyond amazing. Thank you so much, Zeitouna, for an amazing experience! We will be coming back time and time again for sure! read more

Everything was fresh and incredibly flavorful. Can't wait to come back to try more dishes

Great food, atmosphere, and service! The only reason they don't get 5 stars is because I asked for the free soda water from the fountain and not from the bottle and they still charged me $4 and called it "starry" on the bill. This really bothers me when restaurants do this, the soda water is basically free for them and they charge so much for it. Not appreciated! read more

They just opened and it will be a great place for East Mesa! This area needed some good food options as so many of the communities are somewhat new so the commercial retail is now starting to arrive. You can tell the owner really cares and wants to deliver a great experience. The food is very good... we had a few entrees just so we could all try some different things and all of them were good. I'll definitely be back! read more

We were so pleasantly surprised with this place the food was incredible. It literally felt like a fine dining. Staff and restaurant was so inviting. Will be telling all my neighbors how great this place is. read more

Really loved this place. The atmosphere/food/service was all a great experience. The owners are the kindest and passionate about their restaurant. New favorite spot. read more

Place is clean and nice, food is ok, but definitely overpriced. They also "mistakenly " charged me 3x my bill and it's still pending being credited by my bank read more

What a great addition to the area! Love the food, the staff and the vibe! I've been several times now and tried different items each time and all are delicious. read more

I got the mixed grill plate (shish tawook, beef shawarma, arbela kebab), and we also got the labneh and hummus. Everything was so insanely good, and it was very authentic according to my dad who grew up in the Middle East. Service was great and the ambience was extremely nice. Easily a 10/10 dining experience. read more

OMG this place was great! Food was amazing and the service was exceptional. We can't wait to bring family and friends back.

Food is absolutely delicious. This is our local spot and we were so excited to get a family owned restaurant in our neighborhood, and it exceeded our expectations! The only criticism I have is it needs more cocktail options and mocktail options. The food took some time but was well worth the wait. I'm excited to see it grow, the decor is so beautiful! read more

Zeitouna was such a great experience! The food was absolutely amazing, the drinks were delicious, and I loved the ambiance. Everything felt welcoming and had such a great atmosphere. It's also so nice to have authentic Mediterranean cuisine in the area. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Went to Zeitouna with 4 others last evening. And honestly I was prepared for it being "bumpy" since it had been open for only a few days. My prediction was completely unfounded. The restaurant is beautiful and inviting inside. It's the kind of restaurant that residents of this part of Mesa have been hoping for. A nice sit-down place to have a good meal and visit without competing with loud background noise or music. The service was really great...friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. I'm no expert on Mediterranean dishes but we all really enjoyed the various dishes we ordered with the help of our server. The cocktails we had were likewise excellent. The owner introduced himself and asked for feedback as we were finishing up our dinner. We really didn't have much to offer as the experience was great. I am so happy we tried Zeitouna early on so we can go back again soon. Highly recommend! read more