Tasty, fresh, lovely outdoor patio. Our new favorite quick n'hood place. read more

I've gotta say, this place is a little weird in its set up. You have to go to the counter, which is in the far back of the restaurant, and place your order as though it's a fast food joint. When your food is ready they'll call you to pick it up (food is served on a tray too). BUT, they play music in the background, have a decent decor, and you're welcome to sit either inside or outside. They even have a busboy that comes to clean up after you. I suppose if I were a regular it'd be a "whatever" thing, but it's just odd for me. Anyway, I ordered the gyro here just to stay safe. No complaints on it, but then again it wasn't anything so special as to recommend. I'm on the fence about coming back, but if I do, I'd try something else. read more

I love this place. The food is delicious. The setting is fun, divey and kitschy. I don't love the ordering system but it's functional. Try the Skordalia...a weird sounding combination of potatoe and garlic, it's amazing. Super reasonably priced but I don't find it to be a particularly quick place to eat. read more

I went to Zorbas at the recommendation of a friend. The atmosphere is cozy and very casual. It's easy to overlook Zorbas for dinner, but their quick, attentive service and authentic Mediterranean cuisine is worth a stop. We ordered at the counter and seated ourselves, which was perfect for our group of seven. I ordered the Aegean salad, which came with veggies, olive oil dressing, and flavorful chicken skewers. Zorbas also offers gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options for several of their dishes. I also ordered a side of baba ganoush with veggies, though you can certainly order it with pita bread. While the veggies were hastily thrown together (just diced cucumbers and tomatoes), I thought the baba ganoush was delicious! I could have eaten it plain. Fair warning: it had a nice amount of garlic! My only complaint was that my meal was slightly more expensive than I had expected, but that could have been because of my add-on. If you are looking for authentic Mediterranean food and a quick, casual meal, try Zorbas. I look forward to going back and eating on the patio. read more

I like this place a lot. The gyros like I told the manager, are the best this side of Athens. I'd come everyday if I could. Just for the dolmas and gyro sandwich. Im not Greek, and the food doesnt have to be perfect. I don't care if there are no fries in tbe sandwich. The food, the atmosphere, the people, good prices bring me back. And hey, Larry's Ice Cream is just across the street. Who can ask for anything more? read more

I have to agree with the review below about the dolmas they are a bit sour. I ordered a side and no one wanted more than one. I was visiting town and I somehow remembered Zorba's to be the greatest Greek food I ever had, not quite the case but good. Unless you go to the Greek festival at an Orthodox church and little Greek grandmas are making the food Zorba's will do for a quick lunch. read more

Zorba's is laid back, and that makes it awesome. There's great outdoor seating for those hot, humid DC summer nights, and there are no waiters. You walk inside, order your meal, and find a table. The food is excellent and its location, in Dupont (about two seconds from the Dupont Circle Metro North exit) is great. The prices are also pretty reasonable! Highly recommended! read more

Awesome Gyro, friendly service, nice patio area to enjoy on a beautiful day. Will be back soon! read more

I got their Yero and sat outside on the patio. It was quite delicious. On Mondays, they have a great happy hour - $3 beer and wine! read more

Sooooo delicious and very tasty ! Chicken souvlaki with greek wine. Strongly recommend this place. read more

Came here on our first night in town. Very easy to walk to and the food was delicious. No table service but was easy to get our food. Kids really enjoyed the pizza and we had vegitarian main dishes. Would def eat here again! read more

Zorba's Cafe - Much needed glass of wine after a very long road trip. Food was equally as good! - Desserts Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My wife doesn't often feel at ease while out and about following Chemotherapy treatments. She wanted to sit outside at this cafe, Zorba's; to eat lunch, & enjoy the birds flittering about. Also the view of miniature cherry trees. They made her feel like a queen. We went inside they didn't mind that it took us some time to look over the menu. We ordered, they brought lunch to us outside. I had a Gyro and she, kabobs which having had a bite were juicy & delicious. We don't normally like feta but the slightest amount on her Salad was crisp & yummy. They checked on us, if anything else was needed,but we were enjoying our 'date'. The Flowering shrubs and trees added to the atmosphere. Inside restaurant is large and expansive. We Were able to sanitize our hands at a station near the counter. Everyone was masked and noticed it to be a very gleaming facility. We forgot the Baklava which looked amazing but will make a return trip next time we are in DC. Thank you for making, her and by extension, my day. Much appreciated. read more

Great homemade Greek food, friendly and prompt service. Pizzas were amazing, enjoyed the gyros too. We liked it and so did our teenagers.

I love this place! I usually eat here once a week and have been frequenting this hidden gem in Dupont for years. The staff is incredibly nice and friendly, always making it a pleasure to stop by... The food is amazing, well priced, and there's ample outdoor seating on the patio (my favorite part)! It's a really low-key spot, nothing fancy, with great food and definitely worth a trip! As for the menu, you can never go wrong with the kefthetes platter and some baklava! read more

Very decent greek food, I had the combination platter, not bad. Although must say that if you are extremely hungry, you should go elsewhere. The food portion was just a tad under what I'd call acceptable. It was good, we had plenty of room for a group of 10, drinks (pitchers), so no complaints. Recommended! read more

I have elevated my previous review up to a 4, but I still can't give them a 5. I got the lamb with orzo. They said it was a leg of lamb that would come with gravy. It was pulled from the bone and tender, so fine there was no bone, but there also was no gravy, and the orzo was dry, so that wasn't so good. The salad was over dressed but their roll is really good. I also tried my friend's chicken. That was the better choice. It was a half roasted chicken- very succulent and juicy and amazing. It was large and a better deal than my dish. We also got the fries, which are really good. The table red wine really isn't bad, but get the half carafe, because the individual glasses are really small. read more

Stopped by here on our way out of town. Ordered gyros and salad. Not enough lettuce, tomato's and onion on gyros, Meat very dry, the whole gyro was dry. Tzatziki sauce was plain. Tomato's tasted old and rotting. Not impressed. read more

My husband and I decided to try out this gen and we are glad we did! Very affordable and everything we tried was amazingly delicious. The nondescript building offers a cozy and fresh environment, with lit candles at each table to add to the ambiance. The staff was friendly, but the highlight was the meal and the large portions! I didn't think I liked Greek before this, and I now know that I love it! read more

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

My fiance and I went to Zorba's on a Friday ngiht around 7:30.. the patio was adequately packed and there were a few tables filled inside. I was thrown off at first because I didn't realize that you order like in a fast food restaurant, then wait until your number gets called to pick up your food - remember that! Like the formal/casual combo they had going on. The food was pretty good - we had a spicy feta spread to start, and I had the chicken souvlaki and he had the yero (gyro). All in all pretty tasty - we left absolutely stuffed. Bonus was that we had a Groupon for $20, so our bill ended up being half price. Good deal! Great area, too. read more

Crispy delicious Greek fries are deep fried in peanut oil.

I organized a private dinner at Zorbas for 25 people attending a national conference. The manager was exceptionally flexible and accommodating. The food was very good and no one left hungry. I especially loved the baklava - the best I've had in years. The falafel was excellent, too. Wish I could have some now. :) read more

Absolutely great food. I think a little bit pricey considering the fact that you help yourself, no waiters. Seat yourself... Gr8 location! read more

Location: 1612 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20009 Name: Zorbas Café Meal type: Dinner Food: vegetarian plate Beverage: Water Scale Rating: 9 Food/ beverage quality (9): A vegetarian assortment platter of fasolia, spanakopita, falafel, and pita bread, served with Greek salad, 2 dolmathakia with a side of hummus and tzatziki. This platter met all the standards I was looking for. I loved the variety of vegetarian options that this dinner offered. Food and beverage quantity (9): the quantity of the platters was more than enough for the average person. It was the perfect amount of each item on the plate to enjoy each different dish. I even had enough left over to take some home and enjoy the next day as well. Value of the dollar: This platter was $ 15.25, which is a great price for the amount of food that was presented. This platter is worth the amount of money that I spent on it. Service (9): The service was friendly and fast to order. Décor (9): Zorbas Café is a cute little small Greek spot that has the choice of eating upstairs or outside. They have a variety of pictures hung throughout the restaurant that adds a nice little touch of Greece. The location and setting of the restaurant are perfect to enjoy nice, authentic Greek food of your choice. Likes and dislikes: I like that this restaurant is a family owned busy which provides a different type of vibe that each customer brings into the restaurant. It felt like I was at my grandparent's house having dinner, which made me feel at home. I also liked how fast the service was which made the experience even more enjoyable. The many different dietary options are great because I'm a vegetarian. The many choices meant I had a lot to choose from, which was very nice. One thing I disliked is that there was not a host to seat me, which could cause problems with seating if it did get really busy. Other than that, I enjoyed my experience very much and cannot wait to go back. read more

Really liked this place! Mom and Pop's feel. If you are looking for affordable, quaint and authentic this is a great place. Happy hour 3$ for a glass of wine can't beat it! read more

Tonight was the first time for my boyfriend and I to visit Zorba's. This is our new favorite restaurant. The service was excellent including the owner personally seeing us to our table, our waiter was attentive (and not bad on the eyes either), and he bagged our leftovers without us asking. The food was beyond delicious! The hummus is some of the best I've ever had as well lamb chops (although the lamb chop dinner is a bit pricey at $30 / plate). The grilled chicken is a good buy and so wonderfully tender. We brought our own wine and had a double chocolate cake which ended the meal perfectly. Everything about Zorba's is fantastic. I love the atmosphere and felt very welcomed. This is a definite 5 stars!!!! read more

What a great find. The workers are so nice and the food is great. Good amount of food and they really accommodate gluten free diets. Definitely try out if in the area. read more

Very close to Dupont Circle, Back after 13 years. It was one of my favorite restaurants in DC. Original greek recipes, dim ambiance for dinner. Great options for vegeterians, most of entrees come with Greek salad, give a chance for dessert too. Musaka, fasulaki(green bean) was nice, chicken souvlaki was delicious lemon marinated. For a Turkish person with a greek origin mom, it is like home. read more

Zorba's is hands down my favorite restaurant in DC! Not in a luxurious, one of a kind experience type of way, but in a "favorite neighborhood spot where we go a few times a month" type of place. The food is great (authentic greek from family recipes!), but even better are the people there. Since we've gone so much over the years, we're friendly with the folks there, which enhances the experience every time. The patio is wonderful on a nice evening, and the upstairs dining area is cozy in the bad weather. We've never had a bad time at Zorba's, and bet you won't either! Great food, great ambiance, great people... great Zorba's! read more

I love this place. I've been coming to Zorbas since the 1980s. This is a great Greek food specialty place, staffed by real Greek people. Atmosphere is casual, the food is very, very tasty and affordable. The staff is friendly and ambience is kind of order and serve yourself. Menu is about what you would expect from a Greek place, with some nice surprises, like their chickpea salad, which I love. Bravo Zorbas, stay around forever. read more

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Great affordable food! Love the chicken plate with fries, pita, and salad. Will come back again. Very nice eating setting.

Very good value. Chicken sandwich is the best!! Also have had yero and salads. Sit outside of possible.

Great old school greek restaurant. Service was great, food was delicious. We had a big group for dinner and we were able to find seating in the upper area in a heartbeat. You order at the counter and pick up your own food at the counter - diner/family style. We tried the appetizer sampler, greek fire feta, spanakopita, combination plate, keftethes, pizza skopelos, vegetarian plate, and tabouli. All items were excellent, with fresh veggies, and great taste on the proteins. Later, for dessert, we had baklava (bite size), galaktobureko, rezogalo, and revanee, as well as some greek coffee. Again, all great and well prepared. The highlights of the night were the spanakopita, skopelos, keftethes, and the baklava. Certainly would come back if in the area in the future. read more

Such a cute little Greek place! Not a lot of seafood Options as I would have expected from a Greek restaurant but their vegetarian plate did not disappoint. I would come back for that! The spinach pie was a bit cold though and would have wanted it to be a bit warmer. Other than that it was really cute and worth the trip. read more

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

3.5* Good place to grab a bite! I came here for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and loved the vibe of the place. Felt like I was in a restaurant in Greece. I got the Yero and my boyfriend got the chicken Slovaki? I've had better gyros but he loved his chicken wrap. We also shared the calamari which was excellent. Lightly breaded and extremely fresh. It was the highlight of my meal. I would come back to Zorba's to maybe try something else. read more

We ordered beef kabobs and got bland food in skimpy portions. Slow counter-only service wasn't the friendliest. Overall not a great value. Better options for affordable food nearby. read more

Best Yero's I've had in awhile ... friendly service. Located in a nice area and outside seating ..

Wonderful food and atmosphere. Our family including 3 young hungry boys left full and happy. I have a bunch of food allergies and was able to have several things. Reasonably priced and fast service. read more

I hate to give a bad review, because the food was actually good, and the people working at the cashier were really nice too. But the server managing the tables outside was not treating people with color equally. Neither me nor my husband is white. When we go to the restaurant Friday night for dinner and wanted to sit outside, the server told us the table was for a group of 4. He told us the table was taken and told us to go sit inside. When I asked if we can separate the table and make it two tables for 2 people. He told us no. So we went inside the restaurant. When we started to eat, i saw a couple (2 people) took the table we wanted to take. When we went outside, we they've separated the tables and 2 people are sitting at each table. the only difference between us and them was they were all white. I asked the server and he was like "sorry," and walked away. I would NEVER go back to that place because I was not treated equally and they should not segregate people based on the color of their skin. read more

Its really strange the effect an aesthetic of a place can have on you. When you enter this cafe ...its interior is like many of the of buildings on the actual greek isles. Sitting outside in the middle of Dupont circle you feel like you are in another place....perhaps on vacation. Great place for a casual dinner/lunch out! read more

Great food! You order at the counter and then grab a table. Pick up your food when it's ready. Prices are very reasonable and you can definitely taste the Greek! I had the hummus with chips and the Greek salad. read more