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Restaurant in Kozhikode, Kerala
What should I order at Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut?
What to order
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Chicken Mandi
Recommended for its juicy chicken and flavorful rice, with reviewers specifically calling it a must-try in the Arabian/Malabar menu.
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Beef Biryani
Highlighted for being packed with flavor and having super tender meat.
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Zaitoon Special Barbeque
Praised for being juicy, perfectly spiced, and served in generous portions with chicken, mutton, and kubus.
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Falooda
Called especially delicious in one review, with the tender coconut falooda and tender coconut falooda variants both getting strong praise as a memorable dessert.
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Paal Kappa
Mentioned more than once and described as delicious and memorable, with one reviewer calling it a special mention.
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Afghani Alfaham
Recommended as a highlight for being creamy, mild, and perfectly grilled.
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Kunafa
Praised as absolutely delightful and a dessert that brought pure joy.
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Butter Cake
Specifically singled out among the desserts as amazing.
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Chicken Fried Rice
Recommended for being super flavorful, not too oily, and having a nice wok aroma.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
About Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut
Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut is a restaurant in Kozhikode, Kerala that serves Arabic and Mughlai food along with a wide mix of other dishes. Reviews consistently praise the polite staff, quick service, and the variety of food, especially mandi, beef biriyani, mushroom cappuccino soup, chicken 65, fish mango curry, and tea. Diners also mention the casual, cozy setting and the clean, well maintained atmosphere. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, outdoor seating, and reservations are accepted.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- All you can eat
- Coffee
- Halal food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Good for kids birthday
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut known for?
It is especially known for Arabic and Mughlai dishes, with mandi and beef biriyani mentioned most often in reviews. Guests also repeatedly highlight the Zaitoon Special Barbeque, which comes with chicken, mutton, and kubus, plus the strong karak tea that many say finishes the meal well.
What is the atmosphere like at Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with a premium and spacious feel in some reviews. It works well for groups, team lunches, and solo dining, and the dining room is often noted as clean, well maintained, and comfortable for a relaxed meal.
Is Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut good value?
Yes, reviewers say the prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity, and one review specifically describes the price as suitable for a fine dining restaurant. The large portions, especially on dishes like the Zaitoon Special Barbeque and mandi, are a big part of the value.
Do you need a reservation at Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut?
Reservations are accepted, and brunch, lunch, and dinner reservations are recommended. That lines up with the restaurant’s popularity for lunch and dinner, especially when groups or team outings are coming in.
Is parking available at Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut have vegetarian options?
Yes, Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut offers vegetarian options.
Is the food at Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut halal?
Yes, Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut serves halal food.
Is Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut kid-friendly?
Yes, Zaitoon Restaurant, Calicut is good for kids.
