Zorba's Cafe

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1612 20th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

Zorba's Café, nestled in Washington, DC, has been serving up authentic Greek home cooking since 1984. Inspired by the main character of Nikos Kazantzakis' novel "Zorba the Greek," the café exudes the charm and flavors of Greece.

With a cozy atmosphere adorned with scenic photographs and traditional bouzouki music, Zorba's Café transports guests to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean. Whether savoring a souvlaki wrapped in pitta bread or indulging in other homemade delicacies, patrons experience a taste of Greece's mystical allure.

Founded over 35 years ago by Despina and her late husband, Zorba's Café remains a beloved Dupont Circle landmark. Each dish, crafted with simple, authentic ingredients, offers a glimpse into the rich culinary heritage of Greece, inviting guests to share a communal dining experience reminiscent of the Greek islands.

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4.0817 reviews
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Beth A.
9/28/2025

This is hands down the best fast casual Greek restaurant in D.C. Let's start with the fire feta dip, because it deserves its moment. It is 100% better than Kava's crazy feta, and yes, I said it....

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Leigh D.
7/16/2025

Rounding out with last of the alphabet series with part 2 of 2 for letter Z, which unfortunately is a negative review. Went with the positive Z restaurant review 1st to go chronologically. 19...

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Billy T.
5/26/2025

I took some of my out of town friends here who had never been to DC before after hearing great things about this place. It wasn't too busy on Memorial Day weekend Sunday when we came by for...

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Jenn J.
4/23/2025

After a nice stroll through the weekend farmer's market, we grabbed lunch with the family here at Zorba's. We like best the 2 meat entrees: - souvlaki - combo plate Meat was succulent and...

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Delaney S.
8/6/2024

I visited here to order food to go. Whether you're eating in or to go, you place your order at the counter in the back and receive a number and find a seat. I line moved fairly fast. I only waited...

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