Cat Mascis
Walked in on a Friday night 6:35 pm & no one was in the restaurant so immediately it gave us a strange vibe. Interiour was very casual. During the course of the night, they got 1 other table & a few take out orders. There were 2 people working the restaurant – the owner who was cooking & a kid who doubled as a waiter & dishwasher. Food was very good – tabouleh, homemade pita, tender falafel & the beef cube skewer. The chicken skewer was dry. They only offer 2 desserts &b were out of baklava on a Friday night! They gave us free turkish coffee. Bathrooms were hideous – men’s room toilet didn’t flush & the women’s room toilet had the handle dangling from it. I would try it again only because the food was good & I really wanted to try the baklava. BYO!
… moreXZanthias Adventures
Absolutely spectacular as always. We have been coming here for years. Wonderful atmosphere, absolutely delicious food and the family and staff are very accommodating and friendly. We always enjoy it. It is actually our favorite restaurant in the area.
… moreYaireliz
All the food we had was delicious! All the cuts of meat were extremely soft and the service was excellent. A charming little place indeed, we will definitely be back.
… moreRyan P
WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!! Found steel wool inside of our food after ordering take out. Being in the food industry for 20+ years, this is a huge concern for me. Hopefully you can figure out your cleaning procedures better so you can safely serve your patrons appropriately.
Side note, the person cooking and the guy working the front were more than welcoming and friendly. It’s an unfortunate circumstance, however I don’t want to be consuming metal while I try to enjoy dinner.
… moreMizo Purisic
I was in Bradenton for the IMG soccer tournament from New York, and we wanted Mediterranean food, so Zenobia popped up on my phone. It was Saturday, around 2:30, when we went there. A young worker greeted us. He was very nice and polite. The place had a few tables. I ordered lamb chops, which were delicious and cooked to perfection just the way I wanted it. My wife had chicken Shawarma, and my son had a shrimp dish. We also had hummus, falafel, and dessert. The food was very delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection at the end of our meal the chef came out to ask how everything was, and he was very polite and kind. I definitely recommend this place if you are in the Neighbourhood.
… moreMakiko Felice
We hadn’t been here for a while & as I walked in to pick up our to-go order, I noticed something was different – new ownership. Previous owner was great/friendly, but the new owner is great! Due to my husband’s diet restriction we always order Vegetarian dish & tonight was no different. We ordered the usual – Hummus, Greek Salad and Lentil Soup. There was a mix-up with our order and I had to wait an extra 5 mins. I didn’t mind it at all, but first they tried to offer me a free drink. They ended up giving me Chicken Shawarma dinner to bring home to try for free. Everyone was super kind.
And let me say that everything was delicious! Chicken Shawarma was not dry and tasty, Greek Salad was fresh, and Lentil Soup was flavorful. So good. We finished everything! It’s hard to find good Mediterranean restaurants around here – I’m glad we went today. Thanks so much for the extra dinner.
… moreLuciano Rocamora
My wife and I absolutely love this food; it’s a lovely place. The preparation and presentation are superb. We’ve visited other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants, and this is our favorite. I highly recommend it for families and couples. And don’t forget to order the coffee—it’s unbeatable. Good luck, and may God be with you.
… moreMichael G
Zenobia is hands down the best restaurant in the area when it comes to quality and consistency. Every dish is prepared with care, and their chicken and beef kafta are truly unmatched—we’ve traveled the world and never found better. What makes Zenobia even more special is that it’s family-owned, and you can feel the heart and soul they put into everything. The attention to detail is remarkable, and the warmth of the owners shines through in every interaction. They are some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet, and it makes dining here not just a meal, but an experience.
… moreTina M.
I love Mediterranean food and was googling restaraunts near me and landed here.
Can I say first off how genuinely nice the staff was. A young man welcomed us and before we said anything asked to recommend his favorites to us. Love that!
We ordered the spinach pie which was so good. I couldn’t stop eating it. I had lentil soup, which I also devoured. I had the lamb kafta….. the lamb was so tender and flavorful….similar to a quesadilla. My husband had a chicken Schwarma and he was wowed. To top it off, it was our first time there and the cook sent a humus sampler. I pretty much ate 2 of 3 myself and pita (my only two could be betters was that I wasn’t a fan of the minty hummus and the pita breads for dipping were a little tough). But overall…..I would go back In a heart beat.
The place was empty around 5:30 pm when I went, but they had tons of people in and out for take out and delivery.
If you like beer or wine with your dinner, you have the option to.bring your own. They don’t have a liquor license.
Prices were great and portions perfect! I left so stuffed.
… moreEric DeMello
Back again. We enjoyed this dinner so much. The food, once again, was amazing. Going in before 6 pm ensured we got a table. By the time we left, there were very few tables left. Plenty of take out orders, too. (Delivery drivers in and out).
First Review: First time eating there. Clean, quaint restaurant. Nice themed music playing. We started with the Lentil soup. Very tasty. We got the Shish Tawook ( chicken) and Kafta Kabab. Also had the Zenobia Mix Grill: Kafta, Tawook, beef cube kababs. Way too much food to finish but delicious. The Tawook with the garlic sauce was our favorite. We also got a Tabbouleh salad to take home. Everybody was the freshest ingredients and tasted very good. Well definitely be back!
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