Za'atar Bake in Oxford

My new favourite restaurant in Oxford. My wife and I went twice in 3 days we loved it so much. I was in food heaven. Baba ganoush was luxurious, vine leaves that exploded with flavour, the lamb in the tagine i could cut with the edge of my fork it was so tender. The freshly baked flat bread was the perfect companion to it all. We will be back again and again.

I recently dined at Za'atar Bake in Oxford and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. The Lahme Chilli Fatayer I ordered was exceptional—bursting with rich, authentic flavours and prepared with the freshest ingredients. The restaurant's ambience is cosy and inviting, enhanced by delightful decorations and lively music. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring a memorable dining experience. I highly recommend Za'atar Bake to anyone seeking delicious Middle Eastern cuisine in a warm and welcoming setting.

Very good service and super friendly. Tasty food with great flavours. Highly recommend this place.

Really awesome flavors. Hearty and generous portions. Very friendly team, also.

Me encanta ir a Za’atar en Oxford Summertown. Buena comida sin pretensiones. Se sirve en un ambiente familiar. Mejor reservar ; - )

Just a really nice experience. Service. Syrian food. Warm. Cosy. Great. Just go, you won't be disappointed.

Made a catering order for family and friends gathering of 20 people. The food was superb, so tasty and arrived piping hot. The lamb was tender, rice just excellent and all the sides! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Professional staff with good communications about delivery/arrival times. Highly recommend for any gathering.

Great food. Great service. Lovely decor and really good music. Clean toilets and changing area for kids. Parking across the road behind Tesco. Thank you

Zaatar Bake is a must-visit for authentic Lebanese cuisine! The Baba Ganoush was the best I have had perfectly smoky and creamy. The Honey Figs lamb Tagine was a masterpiece, with tender lamb and rich, aromatic flavours. great food, warm hospitality- I will definitely be back!

We had a group of around 30 people and Za’atar Bake were so so accommodating and flexible for us. The group had an amazing time, the staff are all lovely and of course the food is incredible! We will definitely be back, thank you!

This is the best food I’ve had in Oxford so far, I came here with my mum and she absolutely loved it! The staff are so lovely and every single dish we tried was amazing!

Visited on 20th January and had a fantastic experience. The staff were exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to be kind to my baby, which made the visit even more enjoyable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a great vibe throughout. With affordable parking also just a few metres away. The food was excellent—fresh, tender, and full of flavour. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the portion sizes were just right. We ordered the chicken kabsa and mixed grill, both of which were delicious. The only thing that could have made it even better would have been a selection of extra dipping sauces. Overall, a wonderful dining experience—I’d definitely return!

Said takeaway only 50 minutes from closing

Our party of 11 had the set meal. Za'atar Bake performed magnificently. This could easily have been the best value for money I have ever had, and the food was delicious.

My friend and I dined here. Great atmosphere, music. We had the sausage starter and spicy babaganoush - to die for!!! We had the spicy prawn tagine and chicken main. It was just a really satisfying meal. Highly recommend ordering what we ordered! Thanks Abdul!

Best coffee anywhere. Cakes to die for

The customer service is really good especially Abdul and the quality of the food is fantastic, I can't get enough of the hummus and faceless.

Food was very delicious especially the Sharhat, it was very tasteful and tender. I came few times with my family and they loved it every time they came.

Really excellent food in a simple atmosphere. Service really good, food outstanding and don’t miss the freshly made mint lemonade, a taste sensation! Arabic breads are freshly made in front of you and are delicious.

Really excellent food in a simple atmosphere. Service really good, food outstanding and don’t miss the freshly made mint lemonade, a taste sensation! Arabic breads are freshly made in front of you and are delicious, Kofta simply delicious and the falafel excellent.

Great service by Abdul - food is great, and so is the ambience. Our go-to place in Oxford is one of the best foods, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

Relaxed and courteous staff, especially Sara. Great food! We had crispy falafel, babaganoush- tasty! Tabbouleh, halloumi, fried cauliflower and fatoush salad. All very fresh and delicious flatbreads, coffee and fresh baked baklava!

Ordered Chicken Spicy Shawarma... Received chicken curry wrap... With curry dripping continuously slipping away that we could not hold the wrap :(

I love this place! The food is so good I just wish they made gluten free bread. The breads look SO GOOD and everyone I dine with loves them. I wish I could partake!

Very good food.Best breakfast I've had lovely egg and sausage cooked to perfection. Nice staff also very helpful.

The food is very nice and the service is beyond excellent. I thank the employees Mohamed, Abdo and Majd for their good treatment

The food is delicious, especially the chicken Kabsa The restaurant atmosphere is nice and the staff are polite and respectful.

A lovely experience. Superb food, warm friendly staff and comfortable setting. Thank you for a great time! 😊

Absolutely fabulous food. So fresh and full of flavour. Staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. They spotted we'd brought our own wine and brought over glasses without having to ask. No corkage charge either. Excellent value. Would definitely eat here again.

What a fabulous place to eat! Friendly service and lovely food. The vegetarian Moussaka was very tasty, the Baba Ganoush had that lovely smokey flavour and the spinach flatbread was definately worth having. The portions are generous, so bring a friend and a good appetite!

We ordered two vegetarian meals and both were delivered with meat. The restaurant refused to have the right food delivered and they would not refund it either. As I am a vegetarian I have to go to bed hungry.

Fantastic experience celebrating last night 3 birthday parties of 3 friends with 10 friends. Food is delicious , well cooked , good portions, middle east cuisine, ambient exotic and vibrant...I truly recommend this restaurant .Thanks to the owner and to our waiter Abdul for making it an special night...!

The music is very cheerful, but the sound is a bit loud (be careful when chatting); the food is pretty good (shrimp; sheep), you can give it a try

The food was delicious and very reasonable

Had a family birthday here, it was a really nice experience! Amazing food and great atmosphere! The staff really took care of us all. Tried pretty much everything on the menu (as there were 22 of us!) and the food was honestly so good, my personal favourites being the chicken maqloubah, chicken tagine and of course the spicy baba ganoush! The zaatar manakeesh is also very nice. I have also been in in the mornings before work and the coffees are really good! They use quality beans and great value for money, defo recommend having with the fresh baklava if you’re on the go!

Zaatar bake offers an unforgettable experience of authentic Arabic cuisine. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and rich with Middle Eastern charm. The food is exceptional starting with the perfectly crafted mezze options, featuring velvety hummus and smoky baba ghanoush, to the succulent mixed grill, each dish is a celebration of flavor. The lamb Tagine was incredibly tender, and the baklava, with its flaky layers and sweet filling, was the perfect finale. The attentive, knowledgeable staff made the meal even more enjoyable. Zaatar Bake is a must-visit for anyone seeking genuine, delicious Arabic dishes and an exceptional dining experience.

The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was great and the service was brilliant. Not to forget the seating was very comfortable.

Great meal and service. Will definitely return

Great main meals, coffee, baclava. Very friendly staff and atmosphere. Just a really nice place. We keep going back here.

Up Cowley Rd to work. Bingo! Coffee. Bakery. Looks like I have to go in as it's so inviting. Cosy looking in a big way and once inside IT IS. Greeted with a smile and served excellent coffee at only £2.50. No fill it up with water. No oldy taste. Fresh, real coffee at amazing price. I'm going back to eat . The menu looks great. Super clean. I'm not rating the food so I have to return. The pasty was delicious and fresh. It's a tented camp in the Sahara feel. To Me.

This is an absolute gem of a place to eat on Cowley road. Using fresh ingredients, the choice of dishes are timely cooked to perfection 👌🏿 The service is warm, welcoming and friendly. The staff will always talk you through the menu if unsure and will will take time to talk however busy. Frequented by locals, visitors and passers by. The background music is just that, soft entertaing and in the background enabling you to hear yourself think. Take aways are available and sealed containers for your surplus generous portions. Highly recommended 👌🏿

Foods are great, so is the service and atmosphere. Not very large space for sitting in but otherwise highly recommend.

Amazing food and service. Well worth the hour travel!

Great place to eat. Food freshly cooked to order, so a bit of wait is needed. Service very friendly and warm. A great range of sweets as well. If I stayed longer at Oxford, I’d be a regular here. Prices are reasonable. Most importantly, very yummy!!

The service and the food were amazing, our daughter had a fantastic birthday meal celebrated at the end with complimentary baklava and drum solo.

Warm atmosphere, prompt service and good value for money.

Delicious food and nice stuff good for family 👪 Every time I visit this restaurant I enjoy a new meal on thier menu 😋 they are really creative man can test different burgers in special way baked in oven and they have the most delicious Mediterranean Arabic manakeesh specially the meat and chicken. Starting dishes I can give it five stars 🌟 and I advise you to try baklava it's amazing and tasty. It famous for his special occasion like birthday party or anniversary party the staff are clever and the atmosphere in the restaurant can change in one second all people will enjoy thier show between singing and dancing and let everyone sitting share that special moments which will be unforgettable. Every time of the day has special music and character so if you visit them in morning you will enjoy different music than night and it all cheerful and can change your mood directly so you can feel yourself in another world. I recommend it hardly if you haven't already been there give it a visit and wouldn't regret it 😉.

Amazing food. Good value. Lovely staff. What an asset for Oxford!

We haven’t visited for a long time but the menu is much the same and the food quality just as good…. I believe there is a new owner but the chef is the same… We had the kofta and the lamb tagine with the lovely fresh flatbreads… all just so tasty and the meat was well cooked and tender. We will be back on our next visit to Oxford.

This is our second time coming and we were equally impressed by the absolutely delicious food. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

amazing Shish and flat bread. Best mint lemonade

This is constantly a great place to take friends. Is probably my favourite eatery.

Lovely Restaurant I stumbled across whilst in Oxford, the food was delightful, customer service was great. Lovely decor in the place - well thought out.

We feel a lovely family time with great food and attention and In addition to the lovely music. Thank you!

Fantastic food, many choices, good service. I would like to eat here every week if that was possible.

We will never go anywhere else when we’re in Oxford again! This place is absolutely amazing - the staff are great and the food is absolutely delicious! Don’t miss it!

Outstanding food and great value for money

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Zater Bake Restaurant, and it was an outstanding experience. The shawarma wraps and pie were absolutely delicious—truly some of the best I’ve ever had. The flavours were exceptional, making for a super delightful meal. The restaurant's decor added to the overall experience, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that made me feel right at home. A special thanks to the staff for their warm welcome, particularly Mr. Abdul, who went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely be recommending Zater Bake to friends and family. I look forward to coming back again soon!

The food was excellent, fresh, tasty and authentic. Service was brilliant, it was a real treat. One of our favourite places to eat.

Homemade, warm künefe is a wonder 😋 So are the other specialties they bake, and the mezzes and mains. Hugely recommended!

ordered food to take out. lamb sheesh was a small portion size and it was tough and so hard to chew. it’s such a shame as i’ve eaten in before and it’s one of my favourite places in oxford .

One of the best restaurants in Britain, especially for breakfast. Various options for manakish and other dishes. Very delicious and I highly recommend it.

It is very good and the food is delicious

Exquisite North African food. The lamb was very tender and very tasty. The spices were perfect. It's worth a visit

Excellent food, super filling and tasty. Lovely atmosphere and family friendly restaurant! Waitress was very attentive and welcoming.

Food was absolutely delishous, prices are very reasonable and overall, it was a very satisfying experience 😃

Location: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Very recommended- as a round traveler I have stopped to have a very great bunch Adding: Great Labneh to the list Comfortable place, food, service and price are very excellent 👌 Thyme, labneh, shakshuka, baba ghanoush and oven bread

Delicious food, good value and the staff are SO nice. They were really kind to our 18 month old daughter, and we all had a lovely time.

A restaurant serving Arabic and Eastern cuisine in Oxford It is worth the experience

Went for breakfast here amazing, Muhammed was very friendly and recommended a fantastic dish, had to come back for dinner and even more amazing Ola was brilliant 11/10 for service, 12/10 for the food 13/10 for the atmosphere.. I have a feeling this is going to become a favorite of mine .. will definitely be going back .. probably tomorrow lol

Absolutely wonderful ..beautiful ambiance ..scrumptious food and amazing service..highly recommended

Quality and quantity of the dishes were on point. And the service from the team was smooth. Freshly baked bread went well with other accompaniments! Would definitely go again! Thank you again for a wonderful experience. Wish you opened one in London 💪🏻 Keep it up!!

Za’atar is such a unique place. The decor is beautiful and really gives you a middle east vibe and the food is absolutely delicious. Ive always been a big fan of baba ganoush, but this is the best baba ganoush ive ever had. The chicken shawarma is HUGE, I recommend one for 2 people if ordered with an appetizer.

The best Lebanese and Palestinian bakery and restaurant in Oxford! Mouthwatering Middle Eastern cusine with a decor and atmosphere to match it! Highly recommendable.

Nice place, their food is very delicious..their service is great.. I strongly recommend it

Food was good but they largely sold coke and coke-related beverages, so this must change, particularly for a restaurant that's lean on Arab/Islamic culture.

The best Mediterranean restaurant in town

The service is really terrible if you’re sitted outside, they don’t come out at all, you have to go in time and again to order, if you want something, etc! You’ll be waiting forever for the bill as well! If you ask for an extra something that would come quite unsatisfactory as well! Not really recommended when there are pretty good options to opts for in Oxford

Wonderful choice of food from Turkey, Greece, Syria, Afghanistan and more. Great quality food and lovely staff 😋👌🏻🫶🏻

Not used to leaving reviews, but this one deserves it! Excellent food and nice atmosphere & music. For sure the most tender lamb I’ve ever had!

I wouldn’t recommend the food, the food wasn’t that tasty for the price we paid. But it is okay for a one time experience.

the table was a bit uncomfortable as it was very low

Great food. Too loud music. Poor service.

Wholesome food, excellent portions, great Palestinian hospitality

An absolutely fabulous restaurant with the most delicious food I've eaten in Oxford. The atmosphere was great and reflects the wonderful and vibrant community of Cowley Road. 10 out of 10. Can't wait to go again!

Delicious, hot food delivered right on time

Spinach fatayer was very delicious Shish tawok is delicious Hummus, baba ganoush (served with bread) and fatoush salad are good too. The only thing that wasn’t a favorite was the sujuk and eggs fatayer. Friendly service and atmosphere.

The food was amazing, everyone loved their dish. Took baklava home and enjoyed the next day. Wish I lived closer and could go back.

Fresh, authentic and filling Middle-Eastern food. My friend and I were also looking for somewhere that doesn't serve alcohol and this place doesn't.

Lunch for 21 people, food was served hot and tasty. Service was also good.

This post specially to share how delicious their new English breakfast. We had different breakfast experience. Highly recommended! The portion was enough for my husband and I. The price include a cup of tea too.

The food was very tasty and great service, I can definitely recommend it. Anyway:)

Great place to meet with, or take friends.

Had a wonderful time with work colleagues..tried chicken maqloubah..very tasty, also hummus was great too!!

This is just the best restaurant ! We absolutely love it- the food is always fresh, feels healthy and is soo delicious. It is excellent value- I don’t know many places where you get such an incredible spread at very affordable prices. The restaurant has a very nice, informal and lively atmosphere. The staff are always friendly, warm and helpful, the service is swift. The music is sometimes a little loud, but staff always turn it down if asked. We try to make ourselves explore other Oxford places but always end up coming back to za’atar - our absolute favourite.

Would have been 5 stars but did not serve Alcohol. For us, this all part of the food experience when we eat out. Good menu choices and good food.

Ordered 2 Raps one was Falafel and the other was supposed to be shish taouk. He gave me something that was I think beef / lamb meet it tasted funkie . No nice at all . Do you think I don’t know what is a shish taouk? I have been having it for years . What you gave me was not it ! Near again ! The food was not nice !

It was a good experience and good service. The food was okay, the tagine was more of a stew. Big sized portion.

One of the best restaurants I've been to. Excellent service from the team, and we loved the Kofta meal, and the pie burger.

Stunning food, friendly service and genuine atmosphere. The mint lemonade was lush and we shared our mains - lamb Maqloubah and lemon chicken Tagine. We bought extra Baklava to take home! Can't rate highly enough and will certainly visit again next time we're in Oxford.