Zaitouna Express in Guildford

Lamb was good, bread with sauces was nice, although the rice is cooked too soft. Quite heavy flavours.

Zaitouna Express - A Taste of Lebanon in Guildford Zaitouna Express is a gem in the heart of Guildford, offering an authentic Lebanese dining experience. From the moment you step in, the warm and welcoming atmosphere sets the tone, with friendly staff who go above and beyond to ensure a pleasant visit. The true highlight is the personal touch provided by the owner, who is frequently on hand to ensure every customer feels valued and comfortable. The food is outstanding, with rich, authentic flavors that transport you straight to Lebanon. Each dish reflects the care and tradition of genuine Lebanese cuisine. Whether you’re a fan of fresh mezze, succulent grills, or hearty wraps, Zaitouna Express consistently delivers on quality and taste. Highly recommended for anyone seeking delicious food and exceptional hospitality in Guildford.

The food was absolutely delicious! It was my first time trying Zaitouna, and it definitely set a new standard for restaurants in Guildford. My team and I had an amazing time, and we’ll definitely be ordering again in the future. Thanks a bunch, Zaitouna and the team! You made our lunch truly memorable. 5 stars all the way!

Absolutely brilliant food and service. If you are on the hunt for some authentic Lebanese cuisine, this is the place to visit. Warm and welcoming staff, special shout out to our waiter Naji for looking after us and chef Salim for complimentary wraps!

Some of the best food I've had in a long time, we will be back

Fresh, reasonably priced, great service. 5 stars. Lebanese is my new favourite cuisine!!

Very friendly service and lovely people, it was a pleasure

My mum and I had lunch here a few weeks ago and it was amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious and flavourful, the portions were quite generous and the staff was lovely. It was also probably the best shawarma I have eaten in a really long time and the Lebanese lemonade was so good I had three.

A great little place with fresh and quality food:).Highly recommended!

Fantastic restaurant Food was delicious we had hot and cold starters and for main we had the grilled seabass and lamb shawarma Staff were exceptional Very good value for money too! Will definitely be back

Good food and price is just right for Guildford.

Amazing authentic cuisine with reasonable prices

Excellent food and good service.

I had the Shisha there not good at all.

Delicious authentic Lebanese food.

Absolutely fantastic atmosphere! We loved the hospitality by Naji, food was amazing and we loved everything starting from the special sauce and bread, chicken and lentil soup, mixed starters and platter of grilled meat with rice, and mint tea at the end. Next time we need to make sure there is more room to try desserts as well! Huge thank you and I really really recommend to anyone!

Superb restaurant with a lovely Lebanese manager (not the owner) who was not only helpful with suggestions but was very welcoming. The chicken shawarma was fresh. He gave us a small starter with homemade sauces and flat bread. My only suggestion is to warm the bread as it was cold from the fridge. This by no means took anything away from the experience. I look forward to returning. The falafel was great, as well.

A fantastic find! The food is tasty and portion sizes are generous.

We went there for dinner and their service is way better than Jeita. Food was amazing.

Beautiful authentic Lebanese food, the best by far in Guildford.

Having frequented many restaurants in Guildford this one is right up there with the best. A hidden gem with some amazing Lebanese delicacies . The Kibbeh potato delicious and for vegetarians aswell. As a non drinker I tried the traditional lemonade and it’s the best I’ve had anywhere. If you give this place a try as I did you will be going back regularly.

Just in the middle of the high street in Guildford we found this restaurant. It's easy to park off the road and to find the place. The service is excellent and the food is really good. We sat outside and we were served promptly and very professionally. It is a really recommended restaurant.

The food is always delicious from this place. However, when buying a takeaway, make sure you check that your order is correct before you leave the Resturant. I recently had some food missing from my order today - ordered a mixed grill but some of the meat was missing. When I tried to take it back so they could correct it, I was treated like I was lying about this.

Wow. I have not enjoyed food as much I did at this place in a long time. Every single thing I ordered was 10/10. I wish my stomach was an endless pit so I could eat the whole menu. They have a great variation of meat and vegetarian options. I especially enjoyed their spicy potato and the falafel and halloumi wrap which was seasoned so nicely and not dry. Their portions are also huge and ingredients are fresh so you definitely get your moneys worth. I need to try their deserts next time, they look amazing, but I was too full hahaha. The staff are very accommodating and helpful and if you are unsure of what to get or what things mean they are more than happy to help. The two lady waitresses had impeccable service and I was lucky enough to meet the owner and he was very professional and friendly. He should be very proud of this amazing restaurant. The interior was also very beautiful I love all of the gold and the music created an amazing ambiance. It is lovely to experience other cultures especially in a place like Guildford where things tend to be all the same.

One of the best Lebanese I have had in a long time

We had a lovely meal, and all left feeling as though the meal that we had each ordered was the best. Wins all around!

We all loved our meal this evening- the grilled halloumi is sublime and there is a simplicity to all their dishes. The hummus is delicious and my lamb moussaka was a delight from first bite to last. Great, honest cooking. Thanks Nagi for looking after us 🙂

Very tasty food and lovely staff! Ibrahim and Chef Ali are very kind and make delicious food! 10/10 would recommend

Ordered chicken and mixed shawarma, very disappointed. It was very bland and the chips were soggy and greasy. Won't be going back.

The food was delicious, friendly staff and the service was excellent

Zaitouna has quickly become our favourite takeaway. The food is absolutely delicious, and beautifully cooked every time. My wife has coeliac disease, so it can be very difficult to find places to order from, but Zaitouna has loads of options, well labelled. Definitely give it a try if you haven't already!

Certainly an experience. The portions are very generous, the food tastes amazing and service is good but the layout, particularly upstairs, is a bit weird. The mixed grill was very nice!

I was there for lunch and its best lunch ever . The chicken was really tasty . I would 100% go back again.and there was a young girl called? Paiman she was very nice and she made me feel comfortable/welcome

The best restaurant in town , there is best food and fresh so delicious, and I smoked shisha mix it's so nice , the girl Paiman she so nice and very kind. she's making shisha very good.😄

brilliant food, very sweet staff, didn’t turn us away because we were hungry even though we came almost during closing hours

Best Lebanese food in town! Amazing service

Good place to dine in at guildford. Very kind employees. Food tastes too good.

Paiman amazing service and very kind. Order came very quick and fresh.

Lots of options for vegetarians, vegans and meat eaters. Cosy place with good service and great Mediterranean (Lebanese) food.

I came here last year to try the food and it was absolutely amazing , I come here all the time now and would recommend it to anyone ! The fresh juices are great and the meat is fresh. The waitress Paiman is really kind and made me feel very welcome everytime I come here !

Wonderful food! The hummus is the best I've ever eaten in my life! Falafel is also very tasty, as are the lamb kofta and the pastries served at the entrance. It's very worth it

Authentic Lebanese breakfast , the owner is very friendly and helpful. Will always go there.

Been served by the kind waitress (Peyman), she was very polite and fully understood the request, I ordered the mixed grill dish and it was absolutely amazing , very nice treatment . It wasn’t my first time visit at this restaurant and I’ve seen couple of times the old man that serves the customers can get quite rude sometimes, which making me feel uncomfortable, like few days ago I was in the queue to get serve and he missed me and went to Serve the family behind me which made me upset. In overall very recommended restaurant to have a lovely meal

Thank you to Paiman and her colleagues for a lovely meal. As always a good evening. Highly recommended. I am always felt welcome.

We had a great experience and a great meal Very welcoming staff Paiman was a very nice

Beautiful restaurant with delicious food. Naji was very professional. We will be coming here more often!

what A lovely place and we did amazing lunch,specially thankx for chef khan he is always in smile he has made for us very delicious and well cooked.soon we will come again.

I have order calamari they haven’t been cooked properly they were almost raw , I also ordered the chicken wings they haven been cooked properly either I could see the blood when I brake the wing , I ask for naan they give me wrap very tin anyhow it was very old it’s shame is in a very popular place and I’ve paid 27£ and something …..

Zaitouna offers authentic Lebanese cuisine, making it an ideal location for a quick meal. The staff is courteous, and the service is efficient.

Chicken wrap was just amazing. Came super fast we were absolutely blown away

This was my second time visiting this place. The first time i had their shawarma chicken with rice, even then the chicken was bit raw and red. Today, had their mixed grill and lamb came undercooked. We sent it back and they cooked it again for us. The server was nice but they really need to improve the food and its taste.

I went there for my wife’s birthday dinner today thinking it is going to be special! But the food was utterly disgusting. We ordered their special for 2 deal, the starters were fine but the mixed grill was raw and no taste at all. The lamb was undercooked and upon cutting it in my plate, blood came out. Never going back there!!!!!

I love the food here and the staffs are really nice. I always get takeaways and some times dine in. Naji always treats me well and does a great customer service. I love the freshness of the food and it’s delicious. The rate is also really affordable and the food is worth the money spend. I highly recommend this place for all Middle East food lovers and also to any people to try out if you haven’t! 😊👍🏻

Nagi is a great restaurant host, such a beautiful place to sit and enjoy a meal. Always my number 1 go to spot in guildford!

My favorite place in Guildford. The quality of food and people is excellent. Especially Naji he is so sweet and welcoming. Thank you to him and the rest of the team!

A mate and I shared the £45 mixed starter/main. There was a lot of food and all extremely tasty. Service was amazing, friendly/attentive/helpful etc. nice relaxed environment and will continue to return here.

Undeniably the best food in Guildford, would recommend for both eat-in and takeaway. Have been coming here since they opened - the food has been consistently great and the staff is always very welcoming. Overall great experience every time.

Bread was mouldy and witnessed olives being taken from the table and put back into jar after we paid the bill.

Very small restaurant on high street. Good for grabbing a bite to eat whilst out shopping 🛍. Recommend the Chicken Shawarma. 😋 Quick service. 🍽☕️👍🏿

The food so nice and taste really great. The stuff they are more welcoming polite and helpful. The place clean and tidy a nicely decorated atrial Eastern restaurant

Excellent food and service, I recommend it!

We popped in for lunch and enjoyed a delicious meal. The service is friendly and hospitable and the prices are very reasonable.

Love going to this place, friendly staff and always smiling but most of all........ the food is amazing!!! Can't stop ordering a Mixed Grill or Shawarma Wrap with Chips LOL

The food tasted amazing. Especially the starters. The waiter was so friendly and patient and even gave us more pita when ours was almost finished. 100% recommend.

Flying visit for the renowned falafel wrap - will be back to explore the menu for sure

Firstly, the food (hommos shawarma) I tasted were beautifully presented and a top-notch taste with the bread they provide. I loved the mixed shawarma meal, the filling and the taste were worth every penny. From starters to deserts, every dish was served at the right time. The fresh Lebanese Lemonade was also very refreshing. The restaurant has a cozy, Arabic music in the background, neatly presented so it was comforting for my friends and I to have a good chat session with the food. Also, kudos to the staffs for being friendly and considerate of my special requests.I would highly recommend to have a visit and enjoy the food here.

The service provided was top notch. The shawarma was tasty and the atmosphere was mediocre. We did get on the house Lebanese sweets..

We had an amazing time at Zaitouna Express, the staff were so friendly and lovely and the food was amazing. We got hoummos awarma and the grilled halloumi cheese salad (pictured) and the mixed grill and grilled king prawns. I would recommend them all, especially loved the lamb. we will be coming back soon !

The owner was so lovely and hospitable! Food was so full of flavour (the red sauce they brought with the garlic sauce and olives was UNREAL! Need to find out what it is!) Garlic shawarma wrap was gorgeous! Mix juice was so fresh and refreshing. The shisha was a lovely addition to enjoy. Fab place! Will be back!

Good takeaway falafel wrap. Place felt quite authentically Lebanese and seemed well run.

Very good food, everyone is very friendly and service is quick.

i went to this place and got some taste of food and it was really delicious, special thanks for chef khan, who served me good taste of food as well as service was really well

I used to visit zaitouna as soon as it was open it was really good quality however with time the quality has reduced a lot and the shawarma is not the same it is now dry and the meat put in very small amount and it’s not worth the money that is been paid for . There also is a older bald guy who charged me more than the price on the menu

Super meze selection and all very healthy Lots of veggie things to choose from Lovely friendly staff . The meat mains dishes also looked tempting but we were here for a quick lunch

Amazing food quick service Great atmosphere 10/10 i will return

What a lovely little place, staff are very welcoming. Great authentic food, at a great price. Lovely fruit juices made with fresh fruit in restaurant. We all had the shawarma, fries and drink deal, what a bargain! Lovely sauces came with it, enhancing our experience! Finally for dessert we ordered a lebanese style cheese cake that had actual melted cheese in it, not what we expected, but still delicious 😋.

Decent food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff. Nothing outstanding though. Nothing out of the ordinary. Would recommend.

Very small restaurant, but the food was very tasty 😋

The food is always was very good and delicious. But please add more rice in the moussaka lamb

It is the second time we have been here. It is so friendly and wonderful food.

A distinguished restaurant for Arabic and Levantine food in particular. I highly recommend it.. Amazing Arabic dishes.. strongly recommended

Service charge on place that’s no more than take away place with some tables very expensive for what is

Very friendly, hard working staff. authentic food. Good portions. I like the carrot juice they make so much. We cook less food at home since these good guys opened Zaitouna in Guildford. Recommended

Food was amazing. Our server was Hamid and he was really helpful and kind. Would highly recommend for a meal or even just a tea!

Very good food. Great service. Loved the mixed chicken and lamb platter 😋 The falafel was disappointing but everything was perfect. Slightly expensive tbh

Tightly packed in but great food.

Food is delicious and authentic, friendly staff especially Naji.

Service is great food tastes good and naji's treatment was great

Amazing Service, and Superior taste, Naji was super kind & helpful. Definitely would recommend this!!

Unfortunately, a hit and miss. Especially during busy hours you can expect not to expect much.

I’ve been to a few Lebanese before. I just get wowed when I come here, I’ve never tasted Lebanese food like this, zingy and fresh, so good. Try the Lebanese lemonade OMG.

A tidy restaurant. The food was very delicious and the service was amazing. I advise everyone who visits this area to eat in this restaurant. You will feel comfortable and calm with the voice of Fayrouz. The restaurant manager was very respectful and his face was smiling.

Went for lunch with my family, good food and a very warm welcome from Nagi. We've just moved to Guildford and I think this will become a regular spot for us.

Had 2 wraps and tabbouleh to take away. Friendly and speedy service, the food was delicious! If you’re vegetarian, highly recommend the falafel and halloumi wrap. Good portion and tasty garlic sauce to go with it. We’ll definitely be back!

Well Ibrahim is helwa 👌🏼👌🏼 Great food!!!

We came here for our sister’s birthday meal and it didn’t disappoint. Wonderful customer service from Nagi who recommended the set menu which we had. The starters were amazing and all so delicious. So much food! We were too busy eating that I forgot to take pictures. I thoroughly recommend coming here.

Beautiful Lebanese restaurant, authentic vibes , delicious food and hospitable service! You really don’t need more from a restaurant , Naji was particularly wonderful!

This is the best restaurant in Guildford. Nagi, you were amazing and the best service I have received across this town. Thank you so much for the delicious food and perfect service. All the best and will be back again! 🔥❤️ Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5 Recommended dishes Shawarma

Popped in here as always wanted to try Lebanese food. Thoroughly enjoyed what we selected, beautifully cooked, generous helpings and service excellent. Only disappointment for me was lack of chicken on menu as I'm not a fan of lamb but would try the prawns on our next visit.

What a lovely friendly place with great service from Nagi and amazing food! Great value for money we even took doggy bags home as we couldn’t eat it all! Highly recommend for everything from snacks to full blow outs! We’ll be back for sure.