Zara Mediterranean Bistro

It's hard to find good restaurants in the Near East area of Edinburgh, but this one is a rare gem. The mezze dishes are delicious, and there are also plenty of larger meal options available. Today, the restaurant was very quiet, much like the city itself at the moment. The service was warm, friendly, and efficient.

I was initially unsure about the restaurant choice, as they offered hummus on the menu and I usually only eat Lebanese food in Lebanon. However, the Mediterranean fusion cuisine at this restaurant was surprisingly good. For appetizers, we ordered the artichoke salad, grilled halloumi cheese with a tasty sauce, stuffed eggplant, garlic bread, fries, and gratin potatoes. I tried the lamb dish of the day, which was sweet and delicious. The only downside was the slow service, but the staff were very friendly.

We were with us. the personal was helpful. the food was beautiful. we had the common meze. only one complaining gin was strong!

Zara. what should I say? booked by phone for 8:00. 15 miles traveled. armed on time. table not ready. they asked us to go to the bar next door and promised to get us. almost 25 minutes later no sign of it. back. not a table yet. the personal has then completely embarrassed us by asking others to share their table with us. wing as far as to persuade her as your decay. will not be back!

I agree...dreadful. I was looking for the well reviewed Turkish Cuisine restaurant on Rose St, but that is now a nice Japanese restaurant. The Turkish alternative around the corner now is Zara's. The waiter was courting customers with do you like lamb I do, but the more important questions my meal answered was can Zara's cook lamb That would be no. It was tough dry and chewy. The mushrooms and eggplants were, in contrast, good Adding to the indigestion was the surprise announcement when I tried to pay that we only take cash This was not evident anywhere outside the store, on the menu, or from the waiter. If you wish to avoid paying taxes due...read more