ZAATAR Mediterranean Cuisine

We stopped by and were lucky enough to be the first customers of the day. The falafel was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, the hummus was smooth and rich, and the shawarma meat had that perfect Mediterranean spice that makes you want more. The pickles, pita, and sides all came together beautifully every bite felt refreshing and satisfying. Highly recommend – 10/10

I ordered from Zaatar on Uber Eats. I got chicken kabobs, grape leaves, and baklava. The pita was completely covered in mold and made me sick to my stomach. I couldn’t eat the rest of my food. I’m not one to typically give poor reviews but this was honestly so awful.

I really wanted to like this place after reading the reviews. The hummus was great. The beef shawarma was more like me a beef burrito in form and taste. The falafel balls were crispy on the outside but still raw on the very inside. I think the oil may be too hot. Here's the tell though..... Clean your bathrooms. It says so much about your restaurant that they're filthy. Overall mid-grade food but I would give it a second shot.

Very wholesome experience. The hospitality by owner was very warm and welcoming. The food was delicious without burning a hole in the pocket. We had ordered Chicken sheesh kebab platter along with Turkish coffee( must have) and mint lemonade.

Woah guys. Just woah. One of the best meals I’ve ever had at a restaurant. Rather go here than eat filet, crabs lobster. My mom and I went and got the hummus with beef shwarma on top with Pita. The fried cheese appetizer. And the mixed kebab with chicken, beef, and Kifta. 10/10. The food was absolutely amazing. The server was very kind, attentive, and we did not have to wait for anything. Really nice place with Christmas decoration and beautiful Arabic music. SOOO GOOD HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Do yourself a favor and try them!

This restaurant has delicious Syrian cuisine. They are very generous in the dishes. The only point I have that they don’t offer French fries as a part of the dish. They offer rise or salad with the platers , and the French fries for extra fees.

I and my husband had a great experience. We had the shish chicken kabob and the beef kofta kabob. As Africans we expected some stew/sauce😅 but the rice was flavorful and the juice from the meat was sufficient. The portions were extremely generous and we needed a moment to get up after being over fed and got a box to pack the remaining of our food. We had the highly recommended ice mint lemonade and Mango drink, and it. did. not. disappoint, we ordered extra to go! We only wished the ones we got at the restaurant didn’t come in covered cups (we lost some volume on those 🫠) Overall it was a really good experience and the host was very warm and helpful. Thanks to everyone who left reviews and cheers to exploring food from other cultures!

The shawarma sandwich (a wrap) was amazing. Excellent garlic sauce. Good prices. The original owners were Palestinian, but the chef is Syrian, so the recipes are also Syrian. Delicious! Don't hesitate to go.

Just opened new one in Towson which is terrific! Chicken scharma Best I ever had. Is at 20 Allegheny Ave. Go there!

One of my friends has been on an endless quest for the ultimate falafel, so this spot eventually came up on his radar. We must've shown up on an off night for dine in because the place was totally empty. Seeing this, takeout was the only option for me. We ordered several items from the menu and chatted with staff until the food was ready. We ordered a few items to try out, none were standouts. Disappointingly enough, the falafel was the least favorite. Onward with the search..

The food was very fresh and delicious! Highly recommend checking out Zaatar for their lamb chop platter and chicken shawarma. The restaurant is very cozy inside and the customer service was awesome!

This place is hands down my favorite Mediterranean spot in the city! It was absolutely delicious! Every single item! And it's so much bang for your buck! The portions are huge. My favorites were the grape leaves and hummus topped with shawarma for appetizers, chicken shawarma bowl - this was the BOMB!!!, and tabbouleh was great to add to everything!

They will not modify any of the items! this was a major turnoff to me. I got a falafel wrap that was small and nowhere near as good as I expected. The restaurant has some small tables and servers. I was disappointed by this experience.

My friends and I came to Zaatar after it was highly recommended by friends from Baltimore and a local Uber driver. Ambiance & Service: Service was slow, but the staff was super friendly. We went around 6:30 pm, and it wasn't super busy for in-person dining, but you could see lots of pickup and delivery orders. The seating area was spacious and could fit large groups. Price: $$: moderately priced for the portion sizes. Food: My friends and I got the mixed shawarma and Tabbouleh salad. Everything was super tasty, and the portions were really generous! BYOB, and they don't have tap water. Pro-tip: don't say water is fine because they'll automatically bring you bottled water, costing you $2.

FOOD- Chicken and rice platter. Came with hummus and pita bread. HUGE portion! The pita was a bit tough but I'm not mad about it. Knafeh was good. Very fragrant and lots of pistachio pieces which really brought it together. Definitely trying the baklava next visit SERVICE- Was great. I got the opportunity to speak to the owner and it was an amazing conversation. Everyone was super kind and attentive AMBIANCE- Nice cozy spot with bar seating (BYOB). Definitely recommend trying this place out! Looking forward to going back there frequently when I'm looking to eat something other than fried foods. Planning on trying the chicken shawarma!

Ordered from Zaatar for a work event and everything was DELICIOUS!! They delivered on time, with no issues, only wished I'd ordered some serving utensils, but they gave a ton of eating utensils, so I just utilized what I had!

Genuinely one of the best and freshest meals we've had in awhile. It was so colorful, that's how you know it's good! Owners and employees are so kind. BYOB! We will 100% be coming back

Spinach pie - fluffy outside and tangy inside- nice and hot Fries- hot fresh and crispy, not too salty Beef shawarma- HUGE portion! Good flavor, nice and hot. The garlic sauce is so tasty and definitely powerful. I got rice instead of salad, but I think salad would have been a better choice to pair with the beef. There's also a nice big basket of warm naan that comes with it. Chicken shishkabob sandwich- WOW! Blew my socks away. The beef shawarma was good but this was the star of the show. Insane flavor and the chicken was juicy with that nice grilled flavor. Service- friendly, genuine, and fast but not rushing us. Good recommendations for newcomers & had answers for all our questions Atmosphere- dimly lit, comfortable, clean, and not crazy packed. We got there around 5pm on a Sunday, but around 6 is when a few more tables filled up.

Y'all, something is wrong at Zaatar! We've ordered dinner from them several times and always loved the food, but tonight things seem to have changed. The food was bland, chicken was dry, sauces tasted off, and bread tasted like it was fried in rancid oil. Maybe their chef left or gave up on a busy night? We couldn't even finish eating the food it was so bad. We'll give them another chance in a few weeks in hopes tonight was just a glitch. But if it's still bad, that'll be our last time.

Quite good food! Service can be a tad bit slow (but if you're there with a group, this is less noticeable). Takeout is also good - my go to is the chicken shawarma wrap. Super crunchy, and I love the garlic sauce that comes with it.

The food is authentic & amazing! We're staying in the area ( due to home repairs) and wanted some Mediterranean dishes to cheer us up. Their halloumi cheese, spinach pies, kibbeh, and kanafe are some of the most delicious & fresh Lebanese dishes I've had in over a decade. The owner is a sweetheart, and when they were out of baklava the other day, they actually sent me extra things to make up for the missing baklava, which they absolutely did not have to do and I absolutely love them for it. Haven't been to the physical restaurant, but from what I've seen in the pictures it looks beautiful, but the food is absolutely amazing.

My only regret in writing this review is that I didn't discover this neighborhood gem sooner! Zaatar is dishing out some of the freshest, top notch Mediterranean food in the city from their home base in Fed. Ordering carryout was quick and easy, and my order was ready for pick up when I arrived--complete with friendly, welcoming service. I ordered a mix of vegetarian dishes to sample. Dare I say "diptastic" when it comes to the mixed dip sampler? The hummus--holy cow. Velvety smooth with the perfect ratio of tahini to chickpea to deliver a rich, complex flavor profile without being too "in your face tahini". The Baba Ganough is similarly blended to perfection but with a light airiness to its texture, offering a delicious easily spreadable take on this classic. Lastly, talk about a memorable bite with the Mohamarah. The best I've found in Baltimore. Red pepper forward with pops of nuttiness and a bright, citrus undertone from the pomegranate molasses. I also ordered the Tabbouleh--nailed the ratio of classic components (I always worry about it winding up too parsley dense) with a delicious brightness from the lemon acidity. The Veggie Kabob came with a great selection of char-grilled veggies. A perfect component to add to bites of pita + dip + tabbouleh. The pita bread was also top notch. Fresh, flavorful and the right density/thickness to make it the perfect vehicle for wrapping up bites of everything else ordered. Can't wait for my next order/visit Zaatar team!

Excellent service and food. Bountiful portions for plant based, vegetarians and meat options. We enjoyed their fresh hummus and baba ganough, chicken shawarma platter and bowl, mujadara, salads, and our favorite mint lemonade drink.

The best Arabic food in town. Someone referred me here. I would refer everyone who loves Mediterranean/Arabic food. It serves authentic food. Flavors were amazing.

I had dinner at Zaatar a few weeks ago with seven friends. I don't often venture to Federal Hill, but if I did, I'd probably be a regular here. The space itself isn't much to look at (very casual), but it's in a great spot in Fed Hill (you can eat at Zaatar and then do a little bar hopping in the neighborhood). (Parking isn't great; I parked in a garage a short walk away to avoid having to find street parking near the restaurant). The service was great, very friendly. Some people in our group (myself included) aren't big fans of ordering waters and getting bottles of water, just an FYI. But the food was good all around. We shared their classic hummus, their mohamarah (one of my favorite dips), and their labneh with za'atar. All of the dips were fantastic. They had so much on the menu that I wanted - I was drooling and had a hard time deciding what to order. I decided on the lamb kofta kabob sandwich, which was delicious. Definitely a spot worth checking out!

My friend and I came here on a weekday and had a nice dinner! We were the only ones there when we arrived, but by the time we left, it had filled up more. I ordered the baba ganough and fattoush salad. The portion sizes were massive and both dishes were delicious! My friend got the hummus and zaatar pie (thick pita with thyme, olive oil, and sesame seeds). She wasn't a fan of the zaatar pie, but I tried it and really liked it! Service was great throughout the duration of our meal. My only complaint is that they didn't have tap water (only bottled water) and gave out disposable cutlery even though we were dining in.

Food was fine, but definitely more fast food. Paper silverware, water in bottles might be good to go, but being there was not worth it.

Food was top notch! We enjoyed the mixed grill (chicken and lamb) cooked to perfection, tabouli--flavourful and wonderful texture, lentil soup spiced deliciously, plus yummy homemade Hummous, and Baba ganuj, pita bread. The service was friendly and attentive. Nidul, the owner was kind, grateful, and paid attention to our needs. Honestly it was unpretentious with easy ordering at the bar yet the food and service could fit in an upscale restaurant. We will be back. Thank you

The food was excellent and the portions were very large. The service was friendly and helpful, our server was down to earth and made us feel welcome and wanted and not like 'outsiders' even as a female-female Caucasian couple in a Mediterranean restaurant playing Arabic music. It was not very busy, despite being a Friday night. We brought our own beer, and they even helped us out with a bottle opener since we were unprepared. I like a BYOB place, that scores major points for me. I would definitely go back. Whether with a group or for a date, I liked the vibe and I liked the food and overall it's something very different and welcome in the Fed Hill scene.

don't pass by this little gem, the exterior is deceptively unattractive. Inside you find Mediterranean food. The chef is from Syria, and he knows what he's doing. We had red lentil soup, a salad and a Shawarma sandwich that were all really delicious. The service is friendly, and the interior quite a bit better than the exterior. I can't wait to come here again.

Zataar has seen better days. On a recent visit, food was subpar, not how I remember it. Twice fried kibbeh served to us, too brown and full of oil. They ran out of the Muhamara dip by 6 PM, server didn't mention it to us and they just hoped we wouldn't notice. Bread was extremely tough and unpleasant. Much better Middle Eastern food elsewhere.

Zaatar has long been our favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Our favorite is the beef kebabs, made with the highest quality, melt in your mouth tender beef. The platters consist of the kebabs, authentic Mediterranean rice ( think it's "Kabuli", also excellent), grilled veggies, and a salad. Rather than go to the restaurant, we generally order out. Recently, we were very disappointed. The beef kebab was excellent as usual, but rather than serving the Kabuli rice, they've switched to plain ordinary white rice. On opening our meals, we were deservedly very disappointed. The Mediterranean rice was a key ingredient to their excellent food serving. The white rice was tasteless. Their price point is on the high side, but we never minded, until now. Why they changed the rice, I have no idea. But it ruined what was a perfect meal. I doubt we'll be ordering from them in the future.

I was craving some good Mediterranean food and for some reason have never looked for a good place in Baltimore. After a quick Yelp search, I found this place with raving reviews, so I had to check it out. When we got there on a Friday night during prime dinner time, the place was packed. The hostess informed us that it might be an hour or so for our food due to the amount of large parties at the restaurant. We decided to wait it out since we were pretty excited to try this place out. The waitress attended to us almost immediately, getting our drink and food orders. She was incredibly helpful and wanted us to have a great experience even if the kitchen was backed up.  And the food did not take the full hour-- we only waited around half the time, showing the efficiency and care that the restaurant has for its patrons. Onto the food! We ordered the Fried Halloumi, Baba Ghanoush, Stuffed Grape Leaves, and the Mixed (Chicken and Beef) Shawarma Platter. The Fried Halloumi stole the show. The light breading on the outside complimented the squeaky and savory melty cheese. There was some sweet notes in the cheese too, which made this cheese heavenly. It was incredible. The Baba Ghanoush was amazing, with not too much oil, and the Pita was warm and fluffy and the combination was phenomenal. The Grape Leaves were pretty good, but they were drenched in oil, so they were a bit on the heavy side. Lastly, the Shawarma Platter was a HUGE portion and came with rice and hummus. The hummus was fantastic-- so creamy and packed with flavor. The rice paired perfectly with the shawarma meat, which was fairly good, but a bit dry. Overall, everything we ordered was either good or exceptional, so I have no complaints here. The delicious food, amazing service, and great prices made this one of our favorite restaurant experiences in Baltimore. I definitely want to come back to try so much more! I would recommend making a reservation, but even then the kitchen and waitstaff was incredibly efficient, and this did not compromise the quality of the food!

Very nice mediterranean resturant. Family owned. My husband and I came for lunch, were welcomed and sat right away. The server was willing to go over the menu, we ordered two mint lemonade, mixed meat platter and French fries. All the food was excellent! Highly recceommend

I hate to give a poor review, because the food tasted okay, however I ordered the kofta mixed grill which claimed to come with a side of grilled veggies, and the picture suggested there would be peppers, mushrooms etc. however I received a single tomato slice and a couple slivers of onion.

My order was accurate and timely. I tried the Hummus with Meat (chicken), Spinach Pie, and Konafah. Everything was flavorful and tasted fresh. The best part was the Konafah. It was light and chewy and sweet in all the best ways. My meal didn't come with silverware -- be sure you have your own!

Service was great. Not a single complaint there. I ordered the beef shawarma platter with salad, black tea with mint, and konafa. I came here for the konafa. Having been to Turkey several times, I expected something different. I was very disappointed. Didn't waste the calories eating this. The beef was ok. The hummus taste good. The chewing pita is always good. The black tea was a lipton tea bag. I think if this place was cheaper, I would understand. The beef $20. The tea $4. The konafa $5. I wouldn't return but I say try it yourself. I am an annoyingly picky eater.

Shawarma was not that great. Fries were crispy. Flavour was not on point. Service was good though.

I dropped in this place for a quick lunch after work. There were no other patrons, and my party of 2 had the place to ourselves. The restaurant atmosphere has more of a carry out vibe, but it did the trick. There was pay to park meters with parking available right out front. I would definitely return to try some other options. GLOWS: - The chicken Kabob platter was very filling! The amount of chicken given was much larger portion than other Mediterranean restaurants I have been to in the past. - The hummus and bread inclusions with the platter were tasty. I didn't need the hummus that I ordered as an appetizer before hand. - Service was laid back, but it was efficient and effective. - GROWS: - The salad dressing had a very sour taste to it. I did not enjoy the salad. - The bottle water option was purified water. Not my preference.

I have no idea how this is so highly reviewed. Really quite mediocre and not memorable. We left full but still hungry for being unfulfilled!

Chicken shawarma sandwich? Ridiculous. The iced mint lemonade?Unreal. The people working there? Amazing. The beef hummus? Gimme fourteen of them

After flying in from California, I decided I was too tired to go out and ordered yelp delivery. This delightful restaurant features delicious handmade bread with za'atar seasoning. Sold! I love za'atar. There was a delay in delivery, so I called the restaurant to confirm they'd accepted the order. The person who assisted me was very nice and professional. She knew my order and updated me on its retrieval status. The food is incredible. I ordered the pleasantly seasoned lentil soup, handmade bread with za'atar, and fried veggie balls with pumpkin and spices. Yum. Everything was delicious. My compliments to the chef. I would absolutely order from this restaurant again.

I got the chicken Shawarma and it was great. The Rice and falafal both hit the spot as well. I highly recommend the food here and service was impressively quick.

I eat a lot of Mediterranean for take out and this one just didn't live up to the hype. Maybe it's good for Baltimore? Beef kofta was a little dry, but well seasoned. Hummus was bland. The bread that came with the kofta was good. Salad was basic romaine, cucumber and tomato with a good vinaigrette. Mohamarah was too sweet for me.

I ordered food through here for delivery and the food was okay to be honest with you. My mix grill had hair on it. The pita bread was cold, I have ordered in other places and the pita is hot as it should be. I order a pita with zatar on it and the bread was so hard and cold. Sorry not up to my standards. This place was not for me I don't recommend.

One of the best chicken shawarma sandwiches that I have ever had. Outstanding the sandwich was, and with a light, refreshing salad as an accompaniment, it was the perfect meal. But I could not pass up an order of falafel, which were delectably well seasoned and texturally pleasant (not too heavy, soft inside with a crispy coating). The restaurant was very, very generous with the falafel balls. Nice ambiance inside, too. Thank you for the great food and generosity!

Very nice service & good quality food ! Kababs and Swarhma was really nice and garlic sayce

Great food - always fresh quick service. Try the lamb or chicken kebab platter: Dessert good as well we had the cookie and brownie. Don't forget about the frozen mango and ice mint lemonade. Great ambience as well low key vibe a very intimate restaurant. Should have more business

Everything was so fresh! I got the chicken shish kabob, bomb. The mint lemonade was incredible as well!!

I honestly would not have come here if I had known they would be serving food in take out containers like this still. We had to buy water bottles, but luckily they let us go to the liquor store down the block to have wine. Our server even cleaned wine glasses for us so we wouldn't have to drink from the bottle (haha). The food was pretty good, but again I wanted a sit down experience for a reason. I may come back again after covid to get the real experience.

Amazing food and great service! I certainly would go there again. Halloumi is the best I have had here! Hummus, Baba Ghanough, and Chicken Shwarma sandwich were all great.

Delicious food. The hummus and ful madames were incredible, and the tabbouleh was fresh and refreshing. Perfect takeaway spot!

Without exaggerating, in my opinion Zaatar is the tastiest restaurant in Baltimore. Each time my friend and I come here we are consistently pleased with our meals. I LOVE the lamb chops, they are so tender and always cooked well. The platter comes with stuffed bread, hummus, roasted veggies, and your choice of rice or salad. Make sure to ask for the toum sauce (garlic white sauce) because it's perfect to dip your meat in. The prices are extremely reasonable compared to other restaurants and for the amount of food you're getting. The owner is so welcoming and all the staff is friendly and polite. I love that I can find delicious, filling Halal food in fed hill. Highly recommend.

Food was delicious. Unfortunately I got food poisoning from this place and had to go to the hospital. I'm guessing something in the kitchen was expired and the problem is most likely resolved. Please just be careful.

I have not been here in a few years, I love the Lamb Chops and Chicken SHawarma here. We stopped here for dinner 3 months ago, and it was a nice cold night for some Mediterranean food in the area. I ts a nice spot for families and friends. The Lamb Chops are juicey and tender. I love the jelly lamb sauce or great seasonings on them. Chicken Kebabs are great with the hummus. Nice place and owners here. Good to be back again.

Went to a networking meeting where the hostess had picked up take-out from here. She regularly eats there and loves the food. I have to agree. Everything was good. The hummus was hearty, the chicken tasty, and salad was fresh. There were plenty of dressings and sauces to choose from. I would recommend this place to take out in quantity- they do a good job. I would like to eat here sometime.

The menu is deceiving. The LARGE MIXED GRILL ENTREE states that it contains "BEEF KOFTA, BEEF SHISH, CHICKEN SHISH, BEEF SHAWARMA & CHICKEN SHAWARMA SERVED W/ HUMMUS, GRILLED VEGGIES, GARLIC SAUCE & ALI BABA BREAD" The shish was not one skewer of meat as you would usually expect. The beef shish very hard to even locate when the plate was served. It was literally 2 small shish pieces about the size of baby shrimp. When I brought this to the manager's attention, she did not take my concern seriously and made it seem as if what they served was what should be expected from the description. The server was very kind and the food tasted okay, but I would never recommend anyone order a mixed grill here. I also would not recommend anyone eat here based on the poor customer service.