Zorba Meze & Grill - Lewes in Lewes

We visited Zorba Lewes recently and had such a great evening that we’re already planning our next visit! The atmosphere was really warm and welcoming, and the staff were genuinely attentive without being over the top. We ordered a mix of dishes to share – the lamb shish, moussaka, and the Caprese salad were all full of flavour and beautifully cooked. It felt like proper home-style food, just with a little extra finesse. One thing we really appreciated was how relaxed the whole experience felt. You could tell the team cared, but also let you enjoy the evening at your own pace. It’s not always easy to find that balance!

amazing dining experience with delicious, authentic Turkish cuisine. The flavors are rich, the portions are generous, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff is friendly and attentive, making every visit special. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy quality Turkish food!"

Citir manti was absolutely delicious. Good service, large portions, prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is great

2nd Visit down to Zorba and still doesn’t disappoint. Beautiful decor inside creating an awesome warm atmosphere. Service prompt and professional, and great selection of Drinks/wines always tasting lovely. Food tastes amazing and good portion sizes, even had to take food away as couldn’t finish it all! Will definitely be back

Went for a birthday dinner. The food was lovely & the staff are very friendly & accommodating. We’ll definitely go back again either for a dinner & or celebration. Definitely recommend to anyone.

Loved the food and the service. Great atmosphere . Will definitely come back.

Great food with a pleasant atmosphere, highly recommend

"The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was lovely. The appetizers were fantastic, and we enjoyed every dish that came to the table. I highly recommend this place to everyone."

Zorba Lewes is a pearl of Brighton I can say. The menu has been created amazing combination of Meditarenien and Turkish cuisine. The prices are fair enough and portions are enourmous. Staff was lovely and friendly too. I will definitely come back. Thanks

The food was tasty, the service was perfect, and the atmosphere was lovely.

Absolutely love Zorba! The food was amazing—so fresh and full of flavor. The staff were super friendly and made us feel so welcome from the moment we walked in. Such a lovely place to enjoy a great meal. Can’t wait to come back!

amazing concept, pretty delicious foods, thank you for all staff

Amazing service & food. Can park easily with disabled access. Couldn’t recommend enough

Lovely settings. Beautiful food will Definitely be back soon.

The excellent service done by the employees... all attention to the guest need at the moment of order, be served, and if something happen. The food is good

Great restaurant , spotlessly clean, wonderful food and great waiting staff… many thanks indeed

A bit of late review, however, I was thinking of the great night celebration spent at Zorba. So table of 13, work Christmas meal on 12/12/2024, the restaurant was all booked up and the atmosphere was amazing. The food was so fresh and nicely cooked, I believe that everyone was happy with our experience eating there. Also, the drinks are very good quality, especially, the cocktails, looked amazingly made and presented, however, I had 2 glasses of Chardonnay. The staff members were polite and attentive, I don’t really understand all the bad reviews. You might need to take into consideration that they are foreign and try really hard to adapt with the British culture, so give them some credit as they work really hard. I will definitely come back here as I only live in Seaford, not many places are cooking fresh food like this place! Well done to the owner and management team!💝

Our first visit to this restaurant today, to celebrate my son’s birthday. We had an amazing experience, the food was freshly cooked using the finest ingredients, the staff were very attentive without being obtrusive, the ambiance was perfect for any celebration. The staff sang happy birthday in Turkish , complete with hand clapping. when the cake was brought outl, much to my grandson’s amusement! We will definitely be back.

This place just buzzes! Lovely food, well presented. Good service and an excellent atmosphere. Great location in the centre of Lewes, free evening car parking nearby. Look forward to visiting again.

I don't normally leave reviews but feel compelled to do so because the food and service we received today at Zorba was exceptional! Not only was our food delicious (we had sea bass, the mixed seafood dish and the king prawns) but when we mentioned how pleased we were with the food, particularly because it was our Mum's birthday, the waiter returned with a complimentary dessert complete with a candle! This was so kind and unexpected and a perfect finish to an excellent lunch experience.

When go to the zorba , i have felt a good moment and nice atmosphere

Fantastic lunch, absolutely delicious chicken. Cooked to perfection.

Fabulous spot. We came here for dinner on the weekend and had some fabulous food, we have had Turkish food similar to this before somewhere else but this place topped it off. We will be back

Excellent! We had a wonderful time and an amazing meal. Thank you!!!

An amazing Turkish restaurant in Lewes. Good food, good service and nice atmosphere. Highly recommended.

I took my guests to Zorba for a lunch today. We spents £200 for a lunch. Food was lovely apart of my Falafel. Baklava was so fresh and tasty. Everyone loved their good. The only thing really disappointed me today is my Czech friend loves having Baklava with her Turkish tea. Unfortunatelly they don't serve Turkish tea anymore. How on earth a Turkish traditional tea isn't served in a Turkish restaurant? We didn't believe that they don't have Turkish cups either. They had cups a few months ago, and they don't have now. Another thing is their Turkish dessert menu selection was week. They should have some other options such as Künefe. We go there to have Turkish dessert with Turkish tea also, not just having kebap and Banofee pie. Next time I will check whats on the menu as a dessert, if they also serve Turkish tea!!

Zorba Meze Grill in Lewes is an absolute gem for anyone craving authentic Turkish cuisine. The warm and inviting atmosphere sets the perfect tone for a delightful dining experience. Their menu is packed with fresh and flavorful options, starting with must-try appetizers like ezme, stuffed aubergine, and filo pastry. For the mains, the lamb shish and Adana kebab were perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with rich flavors. The portions are generous, and the presentation is top-notch. The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home. If you’re looking for a place that combines delicious food with excellent hospitality, Zorba Meze Grill is the spot to visit. I can’t wait to come back!

We arrived early for our table . Only to be told be only have an hour to eat ,as they were very busy. The waiting staff were very rude and hurried us to leave after half an hour. The food was ok , but overpriced. We live local but will not be eating there again .

Do not eat here if you are a person of colour! Table of 6, works Christmas meal, Friday night. Busy, but not full. Starters of bread and olives took half an hour to come out. Mains took a further hour. Almost 2 hours after we had sat down. Two tables of four arrived nearly an hour after us. Ordered, ate and left before our main had even arrived. No special dietary requirements, nothing off menu. Just completely ignored, despite plenty of staff around. No apology when we queried whether the mains would be arriving soon. Not rude, just completely blanked us. No desserts or drinks offered after the main course, but clearly keen to get rid of us once we'd put our knives and forks down. Food was nice though. Once it arrived! Even had the cheek to add on a service charge. Did make me laugh when I saw it! Would be interesting to see what the service is like, without the Zimbabwean manager present....

Another amazing time in zorba. Very large fresh portions of food. Mangal grilled meat fantastic. Matre d so help, quiet table is almost impossible. Comfortable chairs, cold Efes bumped into friends. Restaurant pretty and packed. Lot's of food left unfortunately. Dinner booking.

The food was amazing 10/10 loved every bite open bbq seeing your food cooked to perfection thank to the chef atmosphere was amazing too

Had to edit my review as felt my amazing review from 2 years ago was not justified, nothing like what it used to be waste of money for someone who used to love the food and visit regularly, the one in tunbridge wells is the same as before however this one is not, to many tastes in the dish, English, Indian, Turkish.... not good meat done tastefully.... big change, atmosphere has also died! It is a shame but the money we paid was not justified for the meal In our opinion😩

It's a decent Turkish restaurant with a cut price lunch menu during the week. I went with friends to celebrate a special birthday. Unfortunately our main waiter didn't appear very experienced and when taking payment for our food, ended up charging me twice! I did phone them two days later to explain and ask for a refund. Now, over 3 weeks have elapsed and I still haven't received it. So, beware when paying.

This place never fails to deliver. Everyone is so friendly and kind and the food is absolutely delicious!

Wow what a fabulous place , having never been to a Turkish restaurant before I was open minded and now blown away , the staff were very friendly and helpful and food was fantastic as were the cocktails ! The atmosphere was electric on this busy night and made even more lively by three different birthdays to who were sung to in the traditional Greek way with clapping.

It was my first time eating at Zorba and omg was it so worth the money delicious food, great vibes, good looking staff was served by Mo he was really caring and considerate 10/10 experience would go again I’ll bring my family next time!!

A bit pricey, and the food feels like it’s been toned down for a more broadly British palate. Also, it felt like they were trying to rush us through dinner by clearing away plates or glasses while we were still eating, and bringing the bill the second we finished dessert.

We had seen the good reviews and decided to try Zorba for a family meal out. We agree that the food is good and portions are generous. Both the meat eaters and vegetarians in our party had plenty of choice, as usual in Turkish cuisine, which was great. It has a lively atmosphere, which we enjoyed. However, the service left a lot to be desired, and from one member of staff was poor. She appeared to be running our section and yet was not helpful when ordering, was sullen and actually scowled at us a number of times, even when my husband said 'thank you' to her and other staff as we were leaving. We paid the service charge as the other staff were ok, but only 3 stars from us because of this.

Had a wonderful evening for my daughter’s 13th birthday. The food was delicious and the service was absolutely wonderful. Felt special and yet relaxed in there. They are so good at what they do. Will definitely go back. They recently introduced a pizza option which was helpful for some of the group.

A new restaurant opened in Lewes It's big and very modern The Location is very good. Staff are very kind and very friendly. The owner is very polite, friendly and helpful too The service is very good and fast. The FOOD / Kebabs are delicious Everyone should go and try this nice new restaurant.

Table of 7 booked, food was really lovely, plentiful, however, waiter cleared plates from the table when 2 were still eating, he should have waited, we asked for coffee, wrong one came then correct coffees took ages. We will return as food was tasty.

Best food in lewes. Prices better than anywhere else. The staff are lovely and can't wait to take my family here. Thank you thank you and thank you 😊 Feta salad was top quality and huge 👌

Have been here a few times now and it never disappoints. Food is always really good

Met up with a couple of friends visiting Lewes for dinner. Arrived early for our booked table which was no problem. Greeted by the friendly manager & staff who were very attentive without being overbearing. Our food arrived quickly with large sized portions and was very tasty. One item we’d ordered didn’t arrive with the other dishes, but the server apologised and brought us additional (complementary) fries with the dish when it came. All in all a very pleasant meal with good food and pleasant service. The restaurant was busy but we didn’t feel rushed or hurried. Will definitely be returning.

Excellent food. Large menu with loads of choices. We went for mixed grill for two...absolutely delicious. Very busy but service was good, although a few of the waitresses looked like they were bored and didn't want to be there. Highly recommend for delicious Turkish food

Really lovely restaurant with absolutely fantastic quality food. It’s not cheap but it’s worth it- delicious and halal. The manager fit us in without a reservation on a Saturday night and was very accommodating.

Very trendy decor. Drinks are amazing. Only had starters which were delicious but I could smell the food other people ordered looked great.

Delicious and excellent customer service.

To be honest, I am quite surprised by high ratings this place got. It might be because of atmosphere but in my case I order from Deliveroo sometimes. As someone from Turkey, the food quality has been below expectations. Taste is at best "OK" but definitely doesn't justify the price. Sometimes stale food and salad is being sent. Sometimes my option of grain will be ignored and something they have probably prepared will be sent. I once ordered a drink and got a ridiculously small bottle (something like 150ml). I would advise the owners/operators of this restaurants take a hard look on what their priorities are. Overcharging for below average quality food is not a good look. I won't be ordering again

Lovely food. Very busy and good atmosphere. Would be great if they could offer a gluten free alternative bread as quite alot of the food is bread based, you miss out on the full experience of the cuisine.

The starters we chose we superb, but the main courses did not quite hit the same heights. Service was excellent throughout.

We went for dinner as a group of 8 on a Sunday evening having booked and paid a £10 per head non refundable deposit which was a little unexpected. The restaurant is lovely and the food was enjoyable if a little pricey but the service was disappointing. Staff were pleasant enough but there was a long wait between staters and mains and a second jug of water requested never arrived. This might have been acceptable had the restaurant been busy but it wasn’t and there appeared to be plenty of staff around. While we didn’t ask for the 10% service charge to be deducted but we didn’t feel inclined to add anything extra as we would have had the experience been better.

Very popular restaurant with an extensive menu, Turkish cuisine, pizzas, etc. I chose from the two course lunchtime menu,which at £15.95 was very good value, chicken shish is recommended.

The service is the worst I’ve ever experienced.😢 They take service charges regardless of the quality of the service.😮‍💨

Ate here for a Birthday celebration as a table of 4. Food is nice enough, it's a bit too expensive. But the service was awful. Sitting with empty glasses and the waitress never appeared to ask if we wanted more drinks. We had to find someone to ask. And then again later on sitting with empty glasses again. Once again had to find someone to ask. Was not offered dessert. The waitress was not friendly and welcoming, merely perfunctory. Delivered starter and main course. No condiments on the table, weren't asked if we wanted condiments. Generally she was awkward and I found her uncomfortable. Whilst no one offered us any service there was no shortage of staff gaggled at the bar chit-chatting. And then to add insult to injury a 10% service charge was automatically added to the bill. I asked our waitress to remove it and told her it was because the service was poor. She did not ask in what way she had disappointed or what she could have done better. Now I suspect this is not entirely her fault; although she must have been lacking in common sense. She has not been trained properly and there were no obvious management present. As for service charge or tip, whatever you call it. It's discretionary; I have to decide whether staff performance was worthy of a tip. This is not my job. I do not want to be part of your HR team. It is YOUR job, Mr Restaurant Owner, to manage your staff and ensure that they provide good service, not mine. Why am I responsible for monitoring your staff's performance and deciding their remuneration? Why am I in the uncomfortable position of having to tell your staff that they are not good enough? I would only return if dragged kicking and screaming.

Excellent. Great service. Friendly staff. Wonderful food. Gluten free and vegan delights!

Amazing food but terrible service. Our table we booked wasn't ready for half an hour, food took ages, and the desert menu we asked for never arrived

Went on a Saturday evening it was pretty full but got a table food freshly prepared waiters attentive atmosphere superb. The food was Amazing would totally recommend

I've visited Zorba many times to celebrate special occasions, and it has never disappointed. Last weekend, we visited to celebrate my sister's birthday, and once again, the food and service were top-notch. The menu offers a wide variety of Turkish cuisine, and they've recently added Italian options for those craving pizza or pasta dishes. Two members of our party were coeliac, and the chef was helpful in advising what could be swapped out for gluten-free alternatives. It's not always easy to find restaurants that are so accommodating, but the staff at Zorba were very helpful. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be visiting again! Highly recommend for both the food and the excellent service.

Excellent food and very friendly staff

Friendly and attentive staff and excellent food! Would highly recommend, and can’t wait to come back.

Delicious food, and good size meal

The atmosphere was first class, service was friendly and sincere and the food was terrific. The pricing was very good and excellent value for money. I didn’t understand why they offered pizza menu as well as it kind of interfered with the authenticity of the place. My only quibble is that when they cleared the table they stacked the plates in front of us rather like you’d find it in a dowdie pub. I would wholeheartedly recommend this place and do ask for a booth – incredibly comfortable.

eggemen served my food and was very kind quick and polite very helpful

Harun was our waiter and all i can say is “ fantastic” service was top notch and nothing was too much. All staff were very attentive and the atmosphere is fabulous. This was my first time at Zorba and it most definitely won’t be my last. We were a party of 9 and every person said how lovely the food was and how generous the portion sizes were. 10/10 from me

Bob made incredible drinks and was extremely helpful to tell us what alcohol was in which drink , Patryk brought our food quickly from the kitchen and mo served us perfectly 5 stars from me and will definitely be returning . Also want to say thank you to harun who was our waiter and was extremely helpful to our two children who struggled with what to order and eggemen also helped us very much and was extremely quick to clean our table !

Great day with family as was daughter’s birthday. They sang happy birthday in a great Turkish beat!!

Egemen was fantastic, looked after us very well and the food was lovely! Highly recommend.

Had lunch here yesterday with the family, table of 10, ate the lunch menu, food was good but service seriously lacking, our waiter didnt really know his menu, and didnt really seem to care much either... No one said good bye when we left or thanks etc. Waiters smoking outside and it was coming through the door, not nice.

Best service best food flavours are unmatched and the staff are top tier recommend whenever in Lewes

EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL SERVICE WAS IMMACULATE ✨

Always a lovely evening with great food and friendly, helpful staff. We LOVE the happy birthday song. Will be returning soon…

A confused menu. Unusual ingredients in certain dishes. Too expensive. Staff uniforms need improvement.

Absolutely top notch, attentive but not overly staff, the food is outstanding, we’ll be back soon

Went with the family for a get together staff are amazing and food

The food always excellent service this time bad three times asked by staff about dessert and wrong drinks when we were still waiting for main course and being sprayed by staff cleaning tables next to us..made a comment but no reply. Unfortunately will not return to this restaurant.

Classy vibes, great food and service was on point. I loved that they had a section of the menu dedicated to vegan/vegetarian dishes. Definitely worth a try if you appreciate Lebanese/turkish food!

Highly recommend Zorba restaurant. We all had a lunch here today and even our fussy children eat the food with pleasure. Delicious! Thank you so much for the warm welcome and great services.

Service was slow food feels like street food and not restaurant not worth it

Came here last Friday and it was extremely busy. Despite this the service was fast and reliable, drinks were delicious and so was the food. Would definitely recommend this place!

Amazing food and amazing service!! Would recommend to anyone

Food was OK tasting, nothing special. I got Salmonella poisoning. I was the only person to eat the minced chicken dish. Was off work for a week.

The ambience is great. The food excellent. Much Cocktail choices which I liked. I enjoyed the Lychee Martini. I would definitely return here again.

All of the starters were good except for sucuk. Handmade foods like calamari, spring rolls, falafel were good, but I didn't like anything except the ribs and chops in the mix kebab. I didn't like the meat, Adana and chicken very much. The service staff was very good.

Rude and unfriendly staff, two incorrect orders, wrong food brought to us, no apologies. Not a welcoming atmosphere

This was my third visit to this restaurant and I always feel we are tricked into ordering more food than we actually need. This time I asked for advice from the waitress and she insisted that a selection of three 'full sized' dips priced at £20+ would not be enough for two people to share. We ignored her and ordered them anyway and didn't finish them. Who would want to pay £20+ per person for a starter when there are so many items prices at £7.95. (In my opinion even that is expensive for a starter compared with other restaurants)

The party was amazing. The service, food, and atmosphere combined perfectly and gave us unforgetable memory. Thanks guys!!!

The food was excellent, but there was just so much of it that it was difficult to finish!

We were so hungry we forgot to take pictures ! The food was absolutely delicious and I will definitely be returning!

Food was top notch, better than many restaurants in Turkey that I've eaten in. Sharing menu was great, cocktails were tasty too. Service could have been slightly better as we had to remind about missing drinks orders. Will go again

Out waitresses name was amber she was lovely, efficient and welcoming, out barmaid was amazing I have never had a cocktail that nice in my life, amber the waitress said her name was aneleigh, 10/10 recommend

A friend recommended this place and we went today...incredible good value for money..set price lunch menu 2 courses for £15 .The food was so good and well presented that we became worried that we had ordered off the wrong menu.Everything was superb .would definitely go again ...thankyou very much for a lovely day

Great food, very tasty, and good service. Thanks guys, we'll be back

Just walked in to the restaurant with my friend and sons and 5 out of 50 tables were occupied. The manager came across and said I needed a reservation so we walked back out again WTF

We just had an amazing meal at Zorba in Lewes. We shared the chicken platter and it was beyond delicious. Too much for us but incredibly tasty. Would definitely recommend and we would visit again!

Me and my girlfriend stopped here for lunch and the food was amazing. Really good service as well. We will be returning for sure, only a short trip from Eastbourne but worth it.

Great customer service along with a large selection of lovely food! Only place I have ever thought afterwards ‘I’ll come here again’!

Mixed aged family lunchtime booking for Grandson's Birthday. A delightful afternoon, lovely welcome, great food and service. + a Happy Birthday salutation by all the Lunchtime Staff including candle lit gift of Birthday Baklava in Pistachio and Chocolate Sauce. Thank you Team Zorba for making our afternoon so soecial

Good Turkish food. However, no sauces were offered with the meal, and it wasn't quite top notch despite the price.

I went in with a friend who was in a wheelchair and I was made to sit by myself right next to a toilet away from view from other diners. 2 other friends came to join us and we're almost given tables near other guests but were changed after they mentioned they are with me. The manager on duty was absolutely bad to my person and my disabled British friend. Could it have been my color, disabled friend or both I wonder. The food however was great, waiters were amazing.