Randomly looking for quick lunch - DC appears to shut down about 2pm. Two burger spots closed but we noticed nice crowd on the very crowded patio, so figured it was worth a try. I had the chicken salad on pita and a huge tub of fries. Everything very satisfactory and cool crowd. read more

Zorba's Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Was not the biggest fan of my Zorba's experience. I like that it's quick service and you order at the counter for them to bring your food. The pita with hummus was a bit mid. The pita was stale and the hummus itself lacked flavor. I got the pork souvlaki sandwich which was a decent sandwich but could have had more fixins in it. I asked them to put hummus in the sandwich and the guy at the counter refused to do it (ended up letting me get a side of it). read more

Good service good food. Reasonable prices. Cozy on a cold evening. Comes with a Greek salad that's not pictured. read more

Zorba's Cafe - Chicken shish kebab - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came to eat here because we had a craving for Greek food. After doing a Google search of Greek restaurants in the area, we were led to this place. And it did not disappoint. The staff was very nice. The food was good and the atmosphere was authentic. We would definitely visit again. read more

Rounding out with last of the alphabet series with part 2 of 2 for letter Z, which unfortunately is a negative review. Went with the positive Z restaurant review 1st to go chronologically. 19 days after that 5-star restaurant was Zorba's Cafe on Friday, May 17, 2024. My girlfriend & I were down in DC that Friday evening for an event, which ended up being kind of a bust. We ate some food there, but more small appetizer, so we were moderately hungry. We saw Zorba's, and it seemed like a good what we thought would be an easy option. When we arrived, it's a narrow area where people wait in line to order. It took a little time to get to the front. It was also hot in there, which is a big complaint of places. When we got to the front to order, we decided on splitting a Gyro platter which is pita, beef/lamb blend, fries, & greek salad and got the DOLMATHÁKIA, which are 5 hand-rolled grape leaves with rice & olive oil. We walked upstairs, and we waited a very long time for our food. I went down to check a couple of times, and the staff seemed disorganized on if they were even working on our order or not. Meanwhile, it's hot in there, we're hungry, we have to go up & down stairs to check. There was nothing I liked about this situation. We really just wanted to eat and get back to MD! Eventually, after over 30 minutes of disorganization, we FINALLY got our food. This was also a disappointment as it wasn't much meat to split for the 2 of us, a pita bread which was standard, and not even that many fries. Salad was fine. Grape leaves were very good. Other places give you more food for the money. Quality of the food was a bit subpar; I've had a lot of better Mediterranean options. We know to avoid this. One silver lining was that because the service took so long, it timed well for my g/f to meet one of my friends that night. read more

Zorba's Cafe - Gyro platter was subpar, not much meat, bad value. Grape leaves good at least. - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I took some of my out of town friends here who had never been to DC before after hearing great things about this place. It wasn't too busy on Memorial Day weekend Sunday when we came by for lunch, and didn't take long for the food to come out after we ordered. I personally ordered the combo platter, which I found to just be too salty (the meat). In addition, we ordered the caviar dip as an appetizer which was also far too salty. read more

Zorba's Cafe - Zorba's Combination Plate - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

After a nice stroll through the weekend farmer's market, we grabbed lunch with the family here at Zorba's. We like best the 2 meat entrees: - souvlaki - combo plate Meat was succulent and grilled with a masterful hand. Servings were a tab carb heavy - it makes the plat look full, so I get it. But you can avoid the fries, rice and pita easily. Temptation be damned. Salad dressing could have been more flavorful. Greek beer is light, which isn't my favorite, but we have fun trying new things. read more

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This is hands down the best fast casual Greek restaurant in D.C. Let's start with the fire feta dip, because it deserves its moment. It is 100% better than Kava's crazy feta, and yes, I said it. I keep it stocked in my fridge like it's a staple, and every Sunday after the Dupont Farmers Market, I swing by just to grab a to-go order. It's that good. The Greek kebabs are phenomenal, juicy and flavorful every single time. The staff are always warm, friendly, and efficient, which makes the experience even better. You walk up to the counter to order, then choose between outdoor seating on the first floor or a cozy upstairs area with a view. The food is affordable, high quality, and consistently excellent. Sitting inside, you can almost imagine yourself tucked away at a little spot in Greece, except you're right in Dupont. Zorba's is a D.C. gem, and I will stand by that. read more

While visiting DC for a conference, I came across Zorba's Cafe. What an amazing find! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the service was top notch. Being gluten free, I really appreciated the time that the employees talked to me about the steps that they take for their gluten free customers. Portions were perfect size, and this has been some of the best Greek food I have ever had! Thank you for making my trip amazing--this was the best food experience I had all week! read more

Zorba's Cafe - Souvláki Plate - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The most authentic Greek food I have ever tried in America And I lived on Crete for half of a year Fast welcoming, and the sound of Greek music throughout the place makes it so much more better read more

I visited here to order food to go. Whether you're eating in or to go, you place your order at the counter in the back and receive a number and find a seat. I line moved fairly fast. I only waited maybe 5-8 minutes for my order. I ordered the Aegean salad. It's a Greek salad with 2 chicken skewers and a roll. This is $17. The salad was fresh, and chicken was seasoned well. It could have used a little bit more toppings. The dressing was tasty. The salad was average size. It's not huge but decent. The to go order was packaged well with cutlery. Seems like the restaurant had a good amount of people dining in. It has a cute aesthetic and front of the building. It gives the Greek vibe. However, I don't believe staff is Greek. A solid choice for a decent meal while in Washington DC. read more

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A great neighborhood spot in the heart of Dupont serving up delicious greek food in a nice atmosphere! This place is definitely on the casual side--you order up at the register and then bring a number to your table--but this adds to the simplicity and efficiency without taking away from the charm of the interior. Overall, definitely a place to check out if you're in Dupont and craving some tasty mediterranean food. read more

This is a popular spot in dc that I finally got a chance to try. It's a great alternative to the popular chains around DuPont circle for lunch (cava, chipotle, etc). Two levels plus a patio - all tables are self seating. It's a fast casual setup where you order at a cashier abs take a number to sit. The menu items have all the popular greek dishes but if you're not familiar with the cuisine each item is well explained. Everything was good! I only had a couple small things that I didn't love: The pita with the spinach dip was fried too hard, it was difficult to eat. And the fries were a bit limp and undercooked, they could have used a couple more minutes. The food came out super fast so I'm sure they're used to managing crowds when they're busy- so maybe just taking a couple extra minutes to make sure everything it's cooked well before sending it out would help read more

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Zorba's needs to decide if they're fast food with counter service or a restaurant with table service. Don't offer appetizers on the menu if everything comes out together. Disappointments: stale bread with the bland hummus, and a gyro (spelt yero) that's just meat on a piece of bread with some thin taziki. Luckily they gave me a small greek salad, so I had some vegetables to put on my sandwich. Lots of articles on the wall about winning "cheap eats" Rewards. But at $34, it didn't feel that cheap. read more

Zorba's Cafe - Hummus, gyro platter. - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been visiting Zorba's every time I'm in town for over 15 years and it never disappoints. Zorba's has a relaxed, vibrant atmosphere with great seating, perfect for lunch or dinner. We ordered chicken souvlaki, spanakopita, and dolmathakia. I've enjoyed stuffed grape leaves of many variations, including canned, and Zorba's are by far the best! The food was excellent as always and the staff were polite, prompt, and friendly. read more

Zorba's Cafe - Spanakopitta A La Carte Souvlaki Plate Dolmathakia - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Had high expectations given how popular this was, but for the most part the food was very average. Ordered takeout, and when arrived (on time) was told it would be another 9 minutes (specifically). It took another 30 minutes after that to get my order, which was the first issue. Tried a good amount of things - overall thought the portions were on the smaller side, with a few being way overpriced. the greek fries were great, but a pretty small portion for $9. The tyrokafteri doesn't have any lemon/roasted pepper flavor, it's just very salty feta spread and was only about 4oz in a small container (also $9). The baba ghanoush was the same small portion for $9, which was lacking flavor/smoke. Tyropitas were ok, but wouldn't order those again, same with the phyllo custard dessert. The favorite of the night was the combination platter, of which the gyro meat was the best followed by the pork souvlaki (chicken souvlaki was ok). The meatball was also good. Side salads included with the entrees were standard greek salads, the hummus wasn't very flavorful, and the rice included with the entrees tasted like microwaved rice. Overall didn't think the value was there and I would not order from here again when they're even remotely busy. read more

I came here with friends on a Friday night. It was said to be good Greek food for a good price. Neither was true. The place was dated. You had to stand in line to order, and then the food would be brought to you, not full-service dining. The price was expensive for what was, at best, a fast-casual restaurant. And the food was okay at best. And the gluten-free pita absolutely sucked. Eating cardboard would have been better. I won't be coming here again. read more

Food and service are consistently good. The last time I ate here was midwinter, so it was freezing outside and we were buried in the back corner of the dining room. This time we got to eat outside on the sidewalk. The lemon Chicken Soup is my favorite? The grilled chicken suvlaki met expectations. The fries could be better. They're a little bit soft and greasy. Extremely expensive place for 2 people to eat very simple food. read more

My mom and I popped into Zorba's because we were nearby and wanted a quick lunch. We were super pleased with all of the food we ordered. We had a vegetable plate, a Greek salad, and the garlic pita. On the vegetable plate, my favorite item was the falafel. It was flavorful and so crispy, and was perfect dipped in the delicious tzatziki sauce. The pita in hummus was great, as was the spanakopita. There was also a really good butter bean dish that was quite filling and hearty. The grape leaves were a bit salty for my liking. Mom and I both agreed the Greek salad was awesome, and that the garlic pita was really good (it was huge!) The center was crispy which mom preferred, and the outside chewy which I did so it worked out. It was also super interesting that they don't accept tips. I appreciate that. I hope that means their staff are well paid. They all seemed friendly and quick! (You ordered inside and they brought the food out to you). I'll definitely pop in next time I'm near Dupont Circle- I want to try some of the Greek wine they had on display! read more

Zorba's Cafe - Greek Salad - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Had the Gyro. Tasty, warm pita, love the sauce, and meat was well seasoned and tender. No complaints. Great venue, lots of history to this family-owned place. Order down front, pick up a number, then wait for your thing to be delivered to your table. Recommendedn read more

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This is a good, quick lunch. Zorba's is always reliable! Easy to find a seat and the wait is never long. read more

Zorba's Cafe - Shish Kebab beef tenderloin - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Too crowded and small tables to eat. Nothing fancy and food doesn't compare with Greek food. I had a Greek salad with a bunch of green leaves and an open souvlaki nothing common with Greek souvlaki . It's a average restaurant read more

Zorba's Cafe - Souvlaki Plate - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Cute, casual, quick spot for authentic Greek food! We stopped here for lunch in DC and loved the pita sandwiches. The falafel was so soft and flavorful and the chicken shawarma pita was so tender and had lots of flavor. The fries were also fresh and crunchy! The service was friendly and very fast. You order and they bring you the food. My only complaint is the babaganous was lacking flavor and the pita that came with its seemed the same as what you would get from the store. Overall would return here for Greek food when in the area again! read more

Zorba's Cafe - Babaganous - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Zorba's is my favorite Greek spot in the city. With friendly service and a nice patio for enjoying the lovely weather, the restaurant is my go-to when the craving for Greek food hits. Importantly, they offer gluten-free pita for their gyros - something I'd never seen before! Their Greek fries are insanely delicious - heavily seasoned and perfectly cooked. Even writing this review is making me hungry. read more

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This review reflects my experience dining out with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that requires me to maintain a diet free of gluten (including cross contact). SERVICE: 5/5 stars DRINKS: 3/5 stars FOOD: 4/5 stars AMBIANCE: 3/5 stars VALUE: 5/5 stars OVERALL RATING: 4/5 stars Last weekend, friends and I visited Zorba's Cafe for dinner before a comedy show nearby. The restaurant's convenience can't be beat--orders are taken, individually, at a counter and brought to your table. Such a setup supports placing individual orders for a large group without inconveniencing a server to split checks. Unfortunately, I timed my order with the arrival of approximately 100 interns at some company of unknown origin; that meant waiting in line to order for nearly 15 minutes. But, the food was worth it! Zorba's Cafe provides a menu annotated for four diets and allergens (dairy-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, and vegetarian). As a person avoiding gluten because of an autoimmune condition, I was thankful that many options were available to me. That night, I ordered the chicken shish kebab, which came with rice, a Greek side salad, and a gluten-free pita (the only one in the city of which I'm aware). As they are my weakness, I also ordered a side of French fries (purported to be gluten-free as well). To accompany my dinner, I purchased a half carafe (equivalent to approximately three glasses) of the house white wine. The meal was very affordable, especially compared to full-service options nearby. After waiting about 15 minutes, my food arrived via one of the restaurant's servers. Everything was delicious; I could not finish the meal in one sitting. I did not love the taste of the wine, but appreciated that it was quite inexpensive. I did not experience symptoms of exposure to gluten following dinner (that night or in the days following). Zorba's is a neighborhood gem. I'll be back there soon to dine with friends. read more

Zorba's Cafe - French fries and chicken shish kebab, prepared gluten-free (including sides of rice, Greek salad, and gluten-free pita). - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of my favorite casual restaurants for a quick bite in DC. Great price and great location in DC. Highly recommend.

I've been to Zorba's several times and it's always delicious! The Skordalia is always excellent -- get extra pita! An absolute gem in DC for affordable greek food. The platters are my favorite, as is the Loux soda. If you're in the area, it's absolutely worth a try! read more

Honestly I was very underwhelmed by my experience at Zorba's in DuPont Circle. The ordering process is a bit strange: you can sit in the courtyard area but must go in to order. Normally that's fine, but the employees don't bus tables quickly, so we had to sit at a table with empty drinks on it for over 20 minutes. Not a super pleasant way to wait for our meal. The cashier wouldn't tell me the total or give me a receipt... what? It was very odd. The food really underwhelmed across the board. The garlic pita came with tiny sauce and was a little burnt and not particularly garlic-flavored. The gyro was fine, and the pastitsio was fine but bland. The spinach dip was completely congealed! You shouldn't have to cut dip with a knife. And the falafel was flat out not tasty. I won't be back here. read more

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This place was recommended to us by my brother in-law and it did not disappoint. Food was really, we ordered the Zobra's Combo to share and is more than enough food for us. Our Server Saul is amazing! read more

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Zorbas has a beautiful vibe. The staff is friendly. Its easy to navigate the menu. Also, they have gluten free pita which was delicious. Unfortunately, the food was just okay. I had the Avglomeno. The chicken was dry and the vegetables were undercooked. I also had the chicken skewers where the chicken was also dry. The one saving grace was the gluten free pita and the spinach dip. It was delicious! I don't think I'd come back as there is better mediterranean in the city, but I'm glad I got to check it out. read more

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This was a second trip to Zorba's. The first was my friend's 1st time having Greek food ever and they won her over. So now the second time I visited we had to go back. This time since we were with a few friends we did basically an enhanced sampler as they have a sampler but we also added the spicy whipped feta and a pizza. I think overall my favorites were the tabouleh, tzatziki and feta. We also had a few Greek beers and sat upstairs and chatted for almost 2 hours it was such a great experience and good time. read more

The coke and fries were good, salad decent...gyros ...the worst I've ever had..made yesterday or the day b4 reheated...$55 for 2 ...Mosquitoes all over the inside ..I'll never return.One of the worst experiences in DC restaurants ever I lived close to Greek town in Detroit for many years .This is far worse than any of the worst restaurants there. There are quite a few great ones there in Detroit read more

I stopped by Zorba's Cafe for a social meetup. Overall, I thought the place was pretty nice especially the upstairs area. During my visit, I did not get a chance to try the food because I was more interested in a "liquid dinner" that consisted of a few Greek beers. However, the folks who ordered food at the event enjoyed what they were having. I thought the staff was pretty nice and made great recommendations in regards to the various beers offered by Zorba's. I will admit that I thought it was a bit interesting that the restaurant does not have table service, but it is what it is. Customers will order at the counter, receive a number, pick up the food when it's ready, and bring it to their table. While the restaurant has pleny of seating, the tables are really close together, but that's how they do it in Europe. While I did not eat anything at Zorba's, I'm more than interested in dropping by in the near future to have a bite or two. read more

The combination plate is a staple and was really good! I just wish that there were more vegetables so I might recommend ordering a side of vegetables or something. You go inside and order and the counter and then find your own seating! read more

Zorba's Cafe - Zorbas Combination Plate - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nice family owned Greek/Mediterranean restaurant in the area. It was an order counter and they bring your food out to you. The decor was also very eclectic and unique! read more

Zorba's Cafe - Souvlaki Sandwich - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Zorbas is easy to miss but DO NOT MISS IT!! I sat outside here and had a delicious horiatiki salad with chicken. It was filling, fresh, and satisfying. It also came with a little roll, which looked unexciting but was actually very good bread! I found the pita and tzatziki to be my least favorite part of the meal, with the pita falling in between being a bread and a chip and felt almost stale. read more

Zorba's Cafe - Horiatiki Salata with chicken and Tzatziki - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This gluten-free and lactose-free option is fantastic--absolutely loved every bite of it! read more

Zorba's Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Cute place. Indoor and outdoor seating. Order at counter and they'll bring the food to you. I'm not a foodie and by no means well versed in cuisine but everything tasted good. It was incredibly filling. I could eat everything. This was the biggest spanikopita I've seen in my life. I liked it. read more

Zorba's Cafe - The largest spanakopita I've ever eaten - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I'm only skipping one-star because it's a nice setting and the owners were nice, but come on -- this is not proper Greek food. I ordered avgolemono and moussaka, two completely bog-standard Greek options. When the food came to the table, the avgolemono looked like a Thai chicken soup. Thin, no cream to it at all. It was so bizarre that I took it back to the kitchen to check for sure. They said it was the right thing, and while it tasted ok, I would never order it again. Then, the moussaka. It was as if I were eating a hockey puck. So overcooked. No flavor, all crunch. No, no, no -- never again. Again, the setting and the staff were nice, but this is just F-tier Greek food that you should not expose yourself to. read more

came here for dinner with my partner during the summer and i am still thinking about that day. the food was so good and the ambiance was the cherry on top! read more