We've been coming here for years and it never fails. Sometimes you find this little gem and everything just clicks. Contacting Zaytoon is easy, service is superb and without fail on the highest possible level, atmosphere is that of visiting friends for an intimate dinner and the food is always fresh, cooked to order and sourced locally and daily. I cannot honestly think of a better place to celebrate a special occasion with your family and friends, or just to come by and have a casual meal. Prices are amazing and you are looking for c. £25-£30 per person (food and drinks), but you'll always leave with your stomach full to the brim. Honestly, if you can, arrange transport home after a meal, because the portions are so big and so delicious that you won't be able to stop yourself from eating and all you'll want to do after is just go to bed and sleep content. Thank you Zaytoon for always making us feel welcome and for holding such high standards in the time of chain restaurants and overall mediocrity. May your doors never close!

My colleague booked a table at the night of semifinals World cup. They stayed open and cooked just for us. Don't expect linen table cloth and napkins. But the food is lovely and staff is very friendly and makes you feel like you're visiting friend's home

#RecommendedbySollyDj Place has a really good vibe. The gentleman who took our order and the waiter who served us were really nice. We tried several dishes and everything tasted really good. To an Indian person who likes spice, this is mild and full of flavour. I loved the moussaka and the tabbouleh. The platter was ginormous and good thing there were 8 people to eat one veg and one meat platter. Parking is free and on the side roads.

We went here tonight after a recommendation. The food was absolutely amazing and huge portions. The staff were polite and George the chef came over a few times to check on us. It was busy but still we could not fault the service or the food. We will definitely be back. What a beautiful little gem of a restaurant !

Had falafel starter and sardines, partner had mackerel. Food was lovely. Really well cooked and seasoned. Service was faultless and super friendly. Reasonably priced. Would come back any time 😊

Food was amazing. Loved the Falafel a lot.

A simply amazing dining experience. The place is small and cosy with friendly staff and delicious, authentic food. As soon as we took our order we knew we were being taken care of. My friend has many dietary restrictions (gluten and dairy intolerant, and meat free) so the chef came out and took him through every item on the menu that he could eat in detail. Clearly he cared about the food he serves and knows exactly what's in it. The falafel was crispy and superb, and for main I thought I'd try the vegan aubergine moussaka. This dish alone made me, as a meat eater who is vegan-curious, realise that there is some amazing vegan options out there.

The food here is absolutely amazing and I couldn't recommend it enough. The staff are attentive and friendly. The falafels were absolutely delicious and I had zero regrets at eating what felt like a million. Just to point out it's NOT BYOB, contrary to what another reviewer has pointed out. However, this doesn't matter as the wine is nice and affordable.

Some of the best food I've eaten in Manchester and surrounding areas. I've been twice now, the food is amazing and reasonably priced. But what you really can't beat is the staff; so welcoming, helpful and friendly. George, the owner is a great bloke who can't do enough to please his guests. Will be back soon.

Had a lovely meal - we booked for 8.30 without realising the restaurant normally closes around this time but the kind friendly owner cooked for us and made us welcome - but we were the only people there. Apparently he only opens between 6 pm and 8.30 pm and the place is always busy. The restaurant is small, authentic and the food is superb - best humous ever - with lovely fresh flatbread. I had an aubergine (vegan) moussaka which was truly delicious and my daughters had sea bass and a chicken kebab which they said were amazing! Well done Zaytoon.

Fantastic food, incredible value for money and excellent customer services. This is by far the best eatery I've been too.

Amazing food and even better staff. Definitely won't leave it another 4 years before revisiting!

Please book if you want to eat here. We arrived at 6 as the restaurant opened and it wasn't long before it filled up. There is plenty to choose from the menu with the addition of specials. Zaytoon is one my favourite restaurants, not just because the food is exceptional, but because of the friendly service that George and his team put on every time we've visited.

The best falafel I've ever had. Crispy skin on the grilled sea bass delicious. Brilliant friendly service. Great value for money. Can't wait to go again.

4 of us came here for the first time. Everything was was perfect and the food was delicious. The staff were very attentive and we will definitely be coming back here again.

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Great food and helpful friendly staff

Super-delicious food, friendly atmosphere and service, and great BIG portions! 100% recommend. The Shawarma? To die for.

Lovely little restaurant, staff are very welcoming and chatty. Food was amazing and excellent value, so nice to try something different. Highly recommend.

There are few places where I've enjoyed such a fantastic dining experience. A true family run business, with heart and soul poured into every dish •Every dish was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavoursome with excellent, healthy portion sizes. The mezze platters are especially worth ordering to share, and the daily specials were mouth-wateringly delicious. I honestly didn't want to stop eating •Open kitchen, so you can see the attention and dedication going into the preparation of every meal •Friendly attentive service and great atmosphere Be prepared to wait a little if you are a large group as the owner is the sole chef, but you will not be disappointed. Every single person in our group has sworn to visit again, and I for one, will be a regular. A real hidden gem. Best restaurant in Manchester

Absolutely amazing food, you get so much for your money! Waitress / owners daughter was so friendly and the chef came out and spoke to us too, thought this was really nice. Lovely family owned business definitely recommend! Loads of options for vegetarian!! Thank you!

This is one of my favourite spots in chorlton! The owner and chef George is a lovely man and well worth the trip down just for him and the service is top notch, you feel like part of the family! Special thank you to the waitress Stephanie for the amazing service! The food is the best Lebanese food I have ever had and would highly recommend the mezze plater and the prawn starter, they are just too good! Would highly recommend to everyone I meet! I will note it’s best to book as it is always packed out and you’re going to want to get a table to try their food cause it just that good!

Great atmosphere had a lovely family meal was worth the money will definitely come here again.

High quality Lebanese food. The falafel were fresh and delicious and the lamb grilled perfectly. This is a cash only restaurant however, but the food is so good I won’t hold this against it.

Very nice people serving delicious food. I highly recommend this people and all the dishes. Portions are generous and they are great for sharing. Just a heads up: You need to pay either by cash or bank transfer.

Went for dinner here when visiting friends. Seems to be family run, everyone was lovely and welcoming. Shared the meat mezze. Very filing potion size for 3 people, very fair pricing. It had halloumi, falafel, grilled chicken , koftas, lamb chops, houmous, plenty to choose from! Everything was delicious. The only thing I wasn’t fond of was the lamb chops, a bit tough for me. We left absolutely stuffed, lovely wine as well.

Really loved it here. The waitress and chef were lovely, huge portions and could really taste the quality. Best Lebanese I've tried. Not as cheap as I've had in the past but the quality wins hands down. 10/10

Delicious food. We opted for a Meze for 2 between 3 of us, and it was plenty of food! Very tasty indeed.

Simply stunning food, all prepared fresh and served in a beautiful and welcoming family run restaurant. I can't wait to go back, the lamb was the best I've ever had, and the starters are wonderful too.

Friendly and helpful as always. Excellent food, freshly prepared and served with a smile.

This restaurant is fabulous. I went last night and had the sharing meat mezze with one other person. It would probably be the perfect amount for 3 people but we polished off as much as we could and took leftovers home for lunch today 😍 the food was faultless and the chef/restaurant owner was so lovely and gave us some free baklava and choccies to finish off our evening (he said someone had bought them for him that morning and he’d almost finished the whole box so needed some help with them 😂) anyway I would highly recommend. Food, service and atmosphere all excellent. You can tell this small business is close to the owners heart and we need to support more local independents like this one! I will certainly be back ❤️

Great platter, generous portion, was absolutely stuffed and satisfied, took some home.

Absolutely recommend this restaurant, we got the take out mezze plater and everything about it was fantastic. It was fresh and clearly all homemade. Can't wait to visit properly once lockdown has been lifted. 10/10

Absolutely amazing food and service. George and his daughter Stephanie could not do enough for us! Thank you guys! Definitely be back soon 👍👍

Manchester Finest brought us here and it didn’t disappoint. Lovely greeting and atmosphere. Food was delicious and made with love. Would definitely recommend Dave and Magda

Amazing food, great atmosphere, sensible prices and impeccable service. What's not to like.

Amazing food and service at zaytoon. The seabream was superb. Also given a complementary baklava desert which was very nice. Highly recommended.

Visited with family down from Scotland as we've eaten at Zaytoon before and enjoyed the food. Food on this visit was again great and super tasty. Food cooked perfectly and portions massive. Family run business and the girls who work there are friendly and very accommodating.

Very good small Lebanese restaurant. Mains are very big and include rice, salad and hummus. The owners are very nice people who try to accommodate everyone.

Proper family run restaurant, amazing food with amazing portion sizes. A real gem - I had a lovely time here, everyone was kind and welcoming. An absolute must-visit if you are eating in this area

Really great food, all the staff are lovely. It's always booked up so call in advance to reserve a table. We usually get the veg platter which is huge! Along with some mains but my favorite is the moussaka.

This is a wonderful family-run restaurant with lovely food, reasonable prices and large portions. All is freshly prepared, and the friendly service makes for a great night out.

This was my first visit. I found the decor very good. It's not overly fancy and it doesn't look shabby either. The owner and workers were all welcoming and polite. The food tasted really good. The pricing is reasonable, portions sizes are average and the food was freshly cooked. One of a handful of restaurants that I'm happy to return to in the future

Incredible food, most authentic and delectable, true to its provenance. First class service from the chef and his daughter Natalie. Found out George, the chef is also a world champion in table football. One of my favourite restaurants in Manchester. 5 stars. Highly recommended.

Booked a slot to collect a take away box Chose fish because I know from eat in days this man knows how to cook fish to perfection It didn't disappoint sea bass and salads Pitta and humus Gorgeous Might try the meat box next weekend

Amazing little spot, delicious food with a lovely family run feel that was incredibly welcoming - will definitely be back. I can see why this gem is so highly rated!

Had an impromptu Tuesday date night with my husband. All round excellent experience. The service was spot on - friendly and welcoming. You can tell the owner takes pride in what he does. The food was delicious and unbelievable value. Wouldn't hesitate to visit again to try out the specials.

Great atmosphere lovely staff Good fabulous and great service Value for Money You can see your food being cooked

IMCI booked the whole place one night, Great dishes with Lebanese varities & top service too! Recommended to all.

Small and quaint restaurant. Delicious Lebanese food and service with a smile. A must visit when in Manchester. Be sure to reserve a table!

Amazing food. Great service

What a little gem of a restaurant :) It feels like your in a Lebanese family home, simple food cooked with love, the chef is so friendly and makes sure everyone is content, the staff are fabulous, definitely worth a visit

Great place with really tasty menu and great value.all freshly made and the owner is great lovely family run place.the falafel is great and meat is cooked perfect.recomended xx

Brilliant as ever, if not better. Wonderful special food, great friendly ambiance. A gem. Best in Manchester. And cheap.

Very nice little restaurant. Reasonably priced. Exceptionally warm service

good food

Delicious food, big portions and great service

After about 10pm the place takes on more of a wine bar rather than restaurant feel. We were left to relax with drinks and the waiter couldn't have been lovelier. He brought us fresh popcorn as a bar snack and kept replenishing it without being asked to.

Eaten here many times and the food is spectacular and the service is perfect. We've been as a large group and the owner arranged a selection of meals rather than us ordering individually.

Amazing food and service and the current platters available are great value

100% recommend this fabulous place! We had a beautiful meal and were so well looked after including a gluten free friend who was well catered for. Highly recommended taking this whole restaurant for a large group.

Delicious food and great service

Lovely staff and amazing food. Will definitely be back.

we don’t like the food ..There are not fresh

Good food.

One of the top Lebanese restaurant in Chorlton and greater manchester , decent place, awesome food and the best chief

Nice food and also wanted to ask is the food halal?

Very tasty authentic food. Very good service

Delicious!!!! Can't wait to try the mezza platter again!

Really liked this bijou place would have given 5* if there was a bespoke wine or spirit range. Althought think you can bring your own🤔 I had grilled sea bass which was very tasty. Family run business and attentive to diner's needs. Best to ring to book table as can get busy.

The food is really good.. The staff is really friendly.. And the prices reasonable.