Very bad experience. Got the combo plate, and all the food on the plate was borderline cold. The rice was mushy and gross. The side salad contained a few pieces of lettuce, a slice of tomato, a single olive, and a laughable amount of feta cheese. The meat was seasoned okay but was bone dry and also cold. The tzatziki was extremely watery and the hummus was gritty and gross. Even the pita came out cold and crusty. If you want good Greek come to Salt Lake City’s “Best Chicken & Ribs” which blows this place out of the water.
I've been here number of times over the years and I don't have a problem with the food, per se. It's actually pretty good. My problem is with the price vs portion size.Recently got a gyro sandwich which was very underwhelming both in flavor and portion of meat vs bread. $12ish plus?Today ordered chicken kabob plate and received a plate with two tiny skewers of chicken with tiny portions of meat and veggies on each skewer. The plate included a tiny measured portion of flavorless rice (orzo?), a decent size piece of bread and a tiny salad for $16 plus tax. I understand that this is DC but I get Greek kabob in other expensive cities like Boston and New York area for same price or less that are "loaded" with food.My other complaint is each time I have ordered ahead for pickup they wait until I arrive to get the food together, thereby defeating the purpose of ordering ahead. I'll be looking at other options going forward. If you like bread this is the place to go, just bring your wallet.
This place is awesome! Extremely friendly delicious and options for everyone. We were having trouble finding dinner as some wanted pizza and some had a gluten allergy and this place solved all our problems. I am in the area visiting and this place has the most gluten free options available I was so excited to have gluten free pita. Definitely give this a try if you are in the area
This is some of the worst food I’ve ever had. It’s not Greek. The falafel pita was a joke. A tiny handful of lettuce, two miniature tomato slices and a few super old, old falafels. I paid about 14 for that. First I sent of back for more lettuce, then tomatoes. It did not help a thing. The sauce was not even the right sauce. It tasted like a bad grocery store Cesar. This is my second disappointing meal at the terrible place. I keep thinking one dish will be good. Nope. The problem is that there are no chefs, just a punch of people hired to follow a paper. Nothing is cooked on spot except fries. Nothing. Do not go to this awful and overpriced restaurant. Not worth my one star.
A delight of a place with kind and considerate workers. Very conscious of multiple allergens including peanut and gluten. Their gluten free pita, while a bit expensive, is DELICIOUS and filling! I got the yero in a GF pitta and when I arrived the lady clarified and made sure I knew the yero meat was not gluten free. I’ve a minor allergy so it was alright but it struck me that she’d take the time to make sure I understood. It was worth eating for the flavor haha I was just sad when it was all gone.
I've been visiting Zorba's for over 20 years. Simple but good Greek food with nice casual indoor dining room. You order at the counter but they bring your food to your table.
Had veggie moussaka and the sampler platter. Both pretty good with fast service. This is one of the few older places in DuPont Circle and was pretty busy. The prices are on the lower end compared to some of the others in the area. Not a lot of fluff, just good food at a reasonable price. Would go here again, as the menu has lots of interesting options.
chicken sandwich was so flavorful!! and kebab plate was good but not amazing!
Zorba's has been around forever. It is usually less crowded than the more recent restaurants, but it is a dependable staple for Greek food. I wish they could gussy up the inside a bit, but it like the typical Greek diners you find in suburban strip malls. Not gourmet, but tasty and dependable. A nice selection of beers, especially Greek and good chicken souvlaki.
It's been years since I last came to DC and I knew I wanted to go back to Zorba's. I got the vegetarian platter and it didn't disappoint. I loved the bean stew and spanakopita. Nice wine selection too. It's hard to find food this good for the cost in DC.