Welcome to Zaytoon Mediterranean
At Zaytoon Mediterranean, located in West Hartford, CT, the essence of authentic Mediterranean cuisine comes alive through a warm, family-owned atmosphere. The restaurant offers a diverse menu, featuring delightful dishes like the Zaytoon Sampler and savory falafel platters, all crafted with love and traditional spices. Customers rave about the generous portions and the welcoming service, which creates a cozy dining experience perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. With its BYOB option and a vibrant ambiance, Zaytoon invites guests to enjoy a flavorful journey rich in culture and culinary excellence, transcending mere dining to become memorable gatherings.
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1126 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110 Hotline: (860) 231-8769
Welcome to Zaytoon Mediterranean, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of West Hartford, Connecticut. Located at 1126 New Britain Ave, this delightful restaurant captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine through its authentic flavors, warm ambiance, and delightful service. With a phone number to reach them at (860) 231-8769, Zaytoon is a place where you can savor traditional dishes and experience the hospitality of a family-owned establishment.
Zaytoon Mediterranean offers an array of dinner options, from hot appetizers that are perfect for sharing, like the savory Kibbeh, to the oven-baked goodness of Chicken Cigars and Meat Cigars. Each dish is crafted with care, ensuring a balance of spices that transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean. For those seeking a vegetarian feast, the restaurant presents vibrant platters such as the Lebanese Platter, which features tabouli, grape leaves, and falafel, served with creamy hummus and baba ganoush. The generous portions make it ideal for sharing, as many patrons have discovered during their visits.
One of the restaurant's standout features is its warm and inviting atmosphere. The cozy yet classy decor creates a comfortable yet vibrant setting, perfect for family dinners, romantic dates, or celebratory gatherings. Customer reviews consistently highlight the attentiveness of the staff, particularly owner Omar, who ensures that every guest feels like part of the family. As one satisfied diner noted, their experience feels like "welcome home," further emphasizing the restaurant's commitment to exceptional service.
- Oven Baked Wings: Fresh wings seasoned perfectly with Mediterranean spices, a must-try at $12.99.
- Calamari: Lightly fried and served with marinara sauce, $14.99 - a seafood delight that impresses every time.
- Dajaj Musakhan: A flavorful chicken dish that keeps diners coming back for more, it’s described as an “experience” in taste.
- Knafeh: To complete your meal, don’t miss this traditional Middle Eastern dessert that's a crowd favorite!
Adding to the experience, Zaytoon has a BYOB option, allowing you to bring your favorite drink to enjoy with your meal. This makes dining here not just a meal, but a fun and personalized experience. Guests can stop at the shop next door to pick up a refreshing beverage to pair with their culinary journey. As one reviewer aptly put it, "the relaxed vibe of picking out your drink together" enhances the charm of dining out.
If you’re on a quest for a place that offers delicious, authentic halal food with exceptional service, Zaytoon Mediterranean should be at the top of your list. The heartfelt recommendations from customers echo the laid-back yet special experience that awaits. Whether you're a seasoned Mediterranean food lover or a newcomer to this vibrant cuisine, Zaytoon is sure to impress with every visit.
As the anticipation for their new brick oven and pastry section builds, there's no better time to discover everything this restaurant has to offer. Join the community of satisfied diners who have found their favorite Mediterranean meal at Zaytoon and let your palate embark on a flavorful journey!
Absolutely DELICIOUS and authentic halal food, kind and attentive service, beautiful/classy atmosphere, and great pricing with large portions. Owned and operated by a friendly family We'll be back again, God-willing!
Wonderful food and atmosphere. The owner is so attentive and welcoming. As a former cook, who worked with a few different cuisines, I was really happy with the quality of the food and the perfect blend of spices.
I absolutely LOVE Zaytoons! The cozy, vibrant decor sets the perfect vibe and the staff is so welcoming and friendly. And the food? Wow! Every dish I tried was delicious. The portions are generous, so it's the perfect spot to split a meal with someone. That said, my friends decided to take half the meal home for lunch the next day... but trust me, it's hard not to finish everything! Plus, the BYOB option makes it even more fun. You can walk next door to pick up your favorite drink and bring it over to enjoy with your meal--how cool is that? Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a fun place to eat, Zaytoons is the perfect choice. It's even a great first date spot! You get the relaxed vibe of picking out your drink together, then enjoying an amazing meal. Highly, *highly* recommend!
This place will require me to visit multiple times because just one visit is t enough. My wife and I started with the spicy hummus, sorry no picture, but it was the best we've had in the Hartford area. My wife went with a great salad with grilled chicken, no pic but she shared a bite and the chicken had so much flavor any salad would be amazing. I had the Dajaj Musakhan and the flavor is beyond words, it's an experience. The juices seem to be absorbed by the grilled onions when combined with the rice and meat made eat bite wonderful. The owner checked on us and we told him it was amazing and so he recommended desert for us. Knafeh is very famous in the Middle East and now it's one of my favorites. Sweet cheese, almost like that of a cheese cake, with pastry dough and either honey or syrup make a delightful end to an incredible dining experience. Our waitress was top notch with her recommendations and the atmosphere was cozy and added to the enjoyment. Will visit again to try new dishes.
Went for lunch on a Friday. Surprising that there were not more customers. Easy parking, lots of tables inside and out, a really interesting menu and fair pricing. We love the interesting flavors and presentations. The servings are very generous. Plenty to eat and enough left to bring home for a nice snack! Go and enjoy!!
We went to this restaurant on a random Saturday evening as a family of 4 (2 younger kids). This place is wide open and airy with a nice but somewhat understated setup. About the only knock is that one would not go to the place for the ambiance, although there is nothing wrong with it honestly. The food taste, portions and service are so good however the ambiance takes a back seat. We started with the Kibbeh. Good portion size for cost and tasty. The Tahini sauce was a nice balance with the Kibbeh. I personally would not have minded a touch more acidity/lemon and we ended up ordering some slices for the table, but the kids could not wait to eat theirs up as served. For the meal, we split a Chicken Kabob and a Mixed Grill Kabob meal. All of the meats were seasoned well and represented the culture and food perfectly. If you're looking for spice, ask for some on the side as these are not seasoned spicy. These meals also came with a lightly dressed salad and a hummus and pita plate. The hummus was tasty and as before, a squeeze of lemon over the plate took it up a notch. Oh and don't forget this is a byob place so hit up a store on your way in or the store in the same plaza. No corkage fee either and this allowed us to get a nice wine for a great cost to go with the meal. All in all, a definite hit for the whole family and a place we will be back to again. Sorry I forget to take pics of the food but it was eaten so quickly I completely forgot. That being said, we did have a good amount of leftovers we were able to use for a meal the next day.
Another hit for Omar's second Zaytoon restaurant!! We were so happy to finally try this hot spot in WeHa since we enjoy the original Zaytoon's Bistro so much! We were immediately greeted warmly by owner Omar, who made us feel like family! It was almost like a "welcome home" feeling. Customers are treated SO well here. They listen to our preferences and help you choose something you will truly enjoy! We chose lamb shank for the hubby and a vegetarian platter for me. We saved room for dessert and asked for a recommendation. Everyone loves the dessert, and It did NOT disappoint! Always just wonderful. Plentiful and cooked with love for the cuisine. Nothing comes out of this kitchen short of FaBuLoUs! Their love for this is truly apparent. Staff is also courteous, friendly and attentive. We were also struck by the very lovely and appropriate decor. It's SO comfortable and the beautiful attention to detail is well done! NOTE: Omar is adding a brand new BRICK OVEN for fresh breads and a pastry section coming soon. WOW it just gets better! The Mediterranean diet is one of the most healthy, too! Win-Win! Don't miss your chance to come and find your perfect mediterranean meal! Come meet Omar & tell him we sent you. You can thank me later! Thanks for reading me, I wish you all Happy healthy yelping!