Zorba's Cafe

Zorba's Cafe...a Washington landmark since 1984.

The Extras: The restaurant offers a catering menu with group-sized portions of its most popular items.

Know Before You Go: The menu features an entire section of vegetarian dishes.

A smiling Anthony Quinn beams out from many different angles---he is, after all, Zorba the Greek, and so makes a fitting photograph for this all-Greek and very casual eatery. His photos only add to the Greek atmosphere in this family-run café: copper cookware, hanging plants, Greek music and food turn eating into a homespun affair where the entire family can relax and enjoy. In good weather,...

This Dupont Circle eatery is a popular local spot to grab classic Mediterranean dishes. The menu focuses on Greek fare--such as gyros, falafel sandwiches and spanakopita--as well as a decent selection of specialty pizzas. The fresh-baked… Read More

This "cheap Greek stays the same" say Dupont Circle denizens who appreciate the perennial nature of the bi-level blue-and-white "hole-in-the-wall" where you "order at the counter" and "lug your pungent kebabs or salty-good salad" outside for "people-watching" and Hellenic "background music" or upstairs for "nice views"; solid service aids in its forte: a "quick, casual meal."

This family-run cafe is located just steps from the Dupont Circle metro stop and has long been an inexpensive favorite among neighborhood residents. Zorba's blue and white awning and Greek-style lettering will catch your eye from across the street. Patrons order at a counter, fast-food style, although the authentic offerings fall well above that level. There are tables near the counter and on...