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Zaitoon Restaurant

Restaurant Indian restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Indian restaurants in Doha


Address

Al Muthaf St, Doha, Qatar

Website

thezaitoon.com

Contact

+974 4414 7575

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (4.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Abhishek P. 1 year ago on Google
    Good. Tried chicken biryani am north indian tali meals. Lemon tea with mint leaves made the perfect finish to the visit.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammed J. 1 year ago on Google
    Their signature mix platter and the chai are unmatched. The service is amazing, food is delicious and authentic and the ambiance, thought crowded during weekends, is ignorable considering the fact that food is amazing. If you want to try authentic Indian food, this is the place you should go.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arshi A. 1 year ago on Google
    It was great.. Fast and very good service by staff and that pineapple shake I ordered was awesome 😍
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shibu A. 1 year ago on Google
    Good tasty food ! Expect Waiting time during weekend’s to get a table, but service was quite fast. Outside space, they have a chat counter, which can be tried while waiting !!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vishnu V. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place to have kerala cuisine. Good quality service with a wide range of menu. Parking is bit hectic because of the ongoing road works. They have some really nice nee dishes added to their menu. Bit too crowded on weekends. A must visit place.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmed F. 5 months ago on Google
    Their Indian food are so amazing and the service is phenomenal and it’s so clean and the servants are so helpful, I really liked this place since I ate there I stopped going to see other restaurants, it’s a must go restaurant if you like Indian food 🥘
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 jahfar k. 2 years ago on Google
    Chicken BBQ Very dirty tasty and oiled chicken we hope more expectation but very poor experience so I cannot perefer any more
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sirat F. 1 year ago on Google
    Indian cuisine. One of the best tasting bbq chicken. It’s appropriately spicy and comes with garlic sauce, hummus and bread. The spicy is rice is great to go with the bbq chicken. The spicy chicken biryani is one of the best as well. Staff is not so friendly or helpful. Ambience is slightly below average. However the food tastes absolutely amazing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yazz 8 months ago on Google
    Where do I start. They simply have the best menu and food. Amazing Karak chai, cold drinks which leave you wanting more and hot food which is simply delicious. The prices are not too bad but over all the quality of food and drink is definitely worth the money. Lovely staff always willing to help
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Cutie P. 1 year ago on Google
    I had dinner yesterday.. .. Kaalimirch Panner Tikka was delicious.... Dal makhani, Butter naan and pratha... food was so good and tasty.. prices are affordable... recommended... just reserve your seats in advance if you are looking for view.. Above remark was for 16th July.. visited 2 times more afterwards... In my recent visit on 16th Aug... waiter was full of attitude. He was only waiter who had no proper dressing and cap on head. He served Lime Mint cooler drink hot without ice.. He served main course in next 5 mins of starter. I had only 1 one piece of starter (Veg Seekh Kabab) until then. It's common sense that you should serve main course when we will request as people enjoy starter and their quality time.....requested for Salad and he served when we almost finished our dinner. ... I had very bad impression of that waiter unfortunately no name plate on.. Deducting 2 stars out of 5 for bad customer service this time...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 I am Q. 1 year ago on Google
    This is it! The best Indian restaurant ever. This restaurant is by far the best Indian restaurant I have ever visited. An extensive menu covering Indian cuisine from North to South and from East to West. For me, the two times I have eaten here have been a gastronomic journey through Indian kitchen. Do not miss this restaurant. Very kind and helpful staff. Unbelievably price worthy. Both thumbs up 👍👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jon b. 1 year ago on Google
    Great high quality flavorful food at a great price. Staff is extremely nice, helpful, and accommodating. Family friendly eating. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Doha.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Aliya S. 1 year ago on Google
    We regularly order from Zaitoon.. Today we happened to visit Doha Branch for a friends party and totally disappointed.We ordered Malabar & Chennai Mutton Biriyani and the food was too cold as if taken from refrigerator. The worst experience had and we lost the trust which was been there for last years. Hence plz🙏🏻 keep the quality as you tell in your restaurant journey
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Emil S. 11 months ago on Google
    I had a poor experience with the chicken, beef, and gee rice dishes, as well as the poratta at Zaitoon in Qatar. However, the fish grills were an exception and were enjoyable. The overall hospitality and service from the waiters were excellent. However, I was disappointed with the lack of separate washrooms for men and women on the lower level. Due to these factors, I do not recommend this hotel.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sayyid Hamid N. 7 months ago on Google
    Good Atmosphere. Good Tasting food Hats off to their Hospitality Very good service Having parking space Well maintained place Neat and clean Tasted fish dishes is giving satisfaction
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tharani K. 6 months ago on Google
    My go to place for Indian cuisine. They have all varieties. Make sure to remind the waiter if you want more spicy flavor coz last time we ended up making our own food with more salt n pepper to get proper flavor. Their carrot halwa is a must try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nikhil 4 months ago on Google
    During our visit to Doha, we decided to try out this restaurant based on our cab driver's recommendation. However, our experience started with a notable wait time, nearly an hour during lunch, just to secure a table. Surprisingly, the food also took quite a while to arrive. The South Indian thali, which one would expect to be readily available, took as long as the Chinese Chopsuey we ordered. It seemed like they waited to serve both dishes together. Now, onto the culinary experience—the Chinese Chopsuey was passable, but the thali stood out. Offering a variety of delectable options, including two fish curries, along with flavorful rasam and curries, the thali was a satisfying choice. If you visit, I'd recommend opting for any of their thalis. In the evening, enticed by the temptation of pani puri, decided to give it a try. However, our excitement turned into regret when we realized that the pani puri water was ice-cold. Making pani puri with freezing water seemed like an odd choice. It left us wondering why fresh pani puri water can’t be made daily. If you're not a fan of freezing water in your pani puri, it's best to give it a pass.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 pradeep k. 5 months ago on Google
    Must try Tamil Nadu and Kerala cuisines. Must try dishes Naadan chicken pepper soup, Zaitoon special BBQ, chettinadu mutton curry. Green pepper BBQ was average. Chicken Kolhapuri was OK not so good. Service was great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amrutha K. 2 years ago on Google
    Tandoori starters are very yummy. My personal favourite is mixed veg platter. Staff is very kind and polite. In deserts I recommend of ordering mini falooda for kids.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shahzaib J. 3 months ago on Google New
    Very Good Experience and Tasty Food. I tried Dewali Thali, Shwarma and Zeera Pani was nice. Nice ambience . Good Indian/Pakistani food restaurant.

  • 5/5 vibin p. 7 months ago on Google
    Best North & South Indian Restaurant in Doha. Delicious taste, Essencial quantity , Family friendly with enough parking space. Food are bit costly but the taste and quantity wise worth it.

  • 5/5 Mikha'el A. 1 year ago on Google
    I was welcomed by the Manager Mr. Milly in a very pleasant way. Ordered their vegetarian Biryani and it was superb! It came with raita and dessert. The portion was very generous compared to the price. I was also offered Cumin water which was a good digestive after an hefty meal. Food and service was excellent today. A wonderful place to dine! Sometimes some people truly make a difference! Special thanks to Mr. Milly for his brilliant service.

  • 5/5 Lukman A. 6 months ago on Google
    The best Indian restraunt I have tried. You can really taste the authenticity in their dishes and every time we go the place is packed out with locals which show that it is a good place to eat! The biryani is very delicious and I had the mutton karahi, nalli nihari and dal fry. Mouthwatering dishes. If you want a taste of India in doha, this is the place to go

  • 5/5 Kenny M. 5 months ago on Google
    Ordered today special, mutton in some kind of curry source, recommended by the waiter. Served with garlic bread and naan. Meat was tender and the source tasted so good. Busiest time is 10-11 pm. kids were still running around near midnight. Service was very good. I was so full, wish I could tried some other dishes.

  • 4/5 Vit U. 9 months ago on Google
    I have been to this establishment twice so far and i really enjoy their seafood platter. It hits the spot 👍 i have also tried their butter chicken, dal and both are one of the best i’ve ever had. It gets quite busy (at least for lunch) but service is quick and friendly.

  • 5/5 Divya m. 8 months ago on Google
    Outstanding food and service. I’ve not had better tasting Indian food-it was amazing. Each food we had was unique and exceptionally prepared. The flavor was out of this world!! My servers were extremely helpful today n explaining each dish and the best way to eat it. I had my dinner with my colleagues and they were also so happy. We will definitely come back again with our families and friends.

  • 4/5 maham s. 8 months ago on Google
    It is a good restaurant offering a varied range of Indian foods. We ordered makhni daal ( which was very different and delicious), butter chicken ( which was very flavorful), dosa ( which we absolutely loveed) and butter naan & paratha. The prices are great and so is the service. It is a good place to enjoy finger licking Indian food here in qatar.

  • 5/5 S G. 5 months ago on Google
    Zaitoon is an Indian restaurant, just located near Souq Wasig and in walking distance of several renowned hotels such as Shaza and Wyndham , offers several good South Indian varieties . The warm , aromatic embrace of spices welcomes diners, setting the stage for an authentic culinary experience . Visited this place twice and they never disappointed me. The chicken tikka was a standout dish. The Mongolian fish , goat kebabs and thali was also good.

  • 5/5 zak c. 8 months ago on Google
    The food here is delicious and they have a huge variety too. If you love Indian food then this is the place in Qatar. Also want to thank Madhur for his excellent recommendations and service.

  • 5/5 Abdullah M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere for friends and family Tried grilled items and all of the are great taste Had to wait few minutes to get in and to get the food, but worth waiting. Friendly staff and clean place Washroom and toilet 🚻 available Masala chai counter available as well

  • 3/5 Devu S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very busy. Lots of staff but had to wait for nearly 20 mins to get the menu card. Food was okay . Not too great nor bad. Freshly served and hot.juice was fresh.

  • 5/5 sonali s. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food. Roll , chicken lollipop, afghani chicken , afghani basa fish yummy 😋 Must try food here . They serve special jeera water its so good and healthy. Ambience 4/5 Food 5/5 Staff 5/5 Location 4.7/5

  • 5/5 ari K. 1 year ago on Google
    Honest review...just finished the lunch... Super delicious food...(as Indonesian I like the taste and combination) Nice ambience place... Helpful staff... And affordable and reasonable price... I Will back to try another food...

  • 5/5 aditi g. 2 years ago on Google
    tasty Food With excellent Ambience. They offer lot of delicious nonveg items, but in veg section they are excellent too.& the Deserts just wow.bit pricy but the taste awesome. must visit place for all the foodie.

  • 5/5 Falcon_lover _. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, well lit and has a nice ambience. The food quality is good and the taste is amazing. There are a lot of servers there so you are always attended everytime you need something. The pricing is not too high, good place to visit with family and friends

  • 5/5 Biju Nirmal Health P. 2 years ago on Google
    Very delicious indian food and good service

  • 2/5 Amita N. 2 years ago on Google
    I normally like your grill items and most of the starters. But very disappointed to say today we ordered mutton gravy and too much oil was floating on the curry, kindly understand most important thing about cooking that food will not taste better by adding more oil in to it, food becomes tasty when you make it in a proper manner with a healthy recipe.

  • 5/5 Hafees M. 2 years ago on Google
    Need to say that the restaurant was really Neat tidy with well arranged interiors ,Nice ambience. The food was extraordinary especially the south Indian dishes . I have been there frequently but recently I visited with a guest of mine coming from Portugal. He advised me to post the review at this time. The staff were very nice . All the best

  • 5/5 Aiman G. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant donot look great by its outside.But when you go inside this is just super and the menu is also10/10.

  • 3/5 Sabdhagiri V. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice restaurant with tasty foods... Good quality with best service.... I love this place very much... Especially its good choice for family dining....

  • 4/5 Zainul A. 2 years ago on Google
    Prawns Pot Rice (chemmeen chatti chor) is worth trying for Qr 18 ,would say best in area Zaitoon maintains the quality The special weekend dishes are awesome and they always suggest the best dishes to the customers. Thali Meals have many varieties of thali available here with courteous staff and mild mannered management the atmosphere is quiet relaxing They have enough parking slots makes customers easy access

  • 4/5 Jasif c. 2 years ago on Google
    Car dine in at Zaitoon Doha was awesome. Staff is very polite and good service. Food is as always yummy 🤤. #cardinein

  • 4/5 amjath k. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience and good food also....traditional kerala appam with chicken stew was amazing.... Biriyani and green pepper barbeque was also good...

  • 5/5 nir men r. 2 years ago on Google
    Best restaurants in Doha city. If you want to try indian food . Recommend


Call +974 4414 7575 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ All you can eat
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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