
Zorbas
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About Zorbas
Zorbas serves Greek, Cypriot, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes from a stall inside the Arndale Market on High Street, with seating shared among the market's food stalls rather than set apart on its own. Chicken gyros is prepared in front of customers, and the pita comes with cabbage, lettuce, spicy peppers and garlic sauce, with customers choosing which extras go in rather than following a fixed list. Other options include lamb gyros pita, falafel gyros, and a chicken pistachio rice combo, with the rice served topped with raisins. It operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations. Zorbas also caters office lunches and events for larger groups.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
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Menu & Prices
34 dishes · mains £8–12- Chicken Spinach£10.00
- Meatballs£10.00
- Chicken And Mushroom£10.00
- Lentel Stew£11.00
- Mix Herb Stew£11.50
- Beef Stew£11.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken gyros, falafel gyros, lamb shank with rice and chicken pistachio rice.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken gyros, falafel gyros, lamb shank with rice and chicken pistachio rice.
Customer Review Summary
Gyros are what reviewers return to most, with the chicken gyros and a falafel gyros where diners pick their own extras both named, and the food prepped in front of them described as hot and fresh. Close behind are a chicken and spinach meal that one long-time regular calls the go-to order and a chicken pistachio rice combo praised as flavourful. Staff come up as friendly and lovely, and one reviewer describes a catered office lunch for a large group with helpful menu suggestions and beautiful presentation. Portions are called massive, though the shared seating at the market stalls is described as limited but fine for a quick bite. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the chicken gyros more salad than chicken for the money, another could not tell chicken from lamb in a bland lamb pita and pulled out bones, and a third says the pita gyros lacked tzatziki and did not resemble an authentic Greek one. One reviewer reports being overcharged, getting no receipt, and discarding rice and lamb shank they feared could make them ill.
Customer Review Summary
Gyros are what reviewers return to most, with the chicken gyros and a falafel gyros where diners pick their own extras both named, and the food prepped in front of them described as hot and fresh. Close behind are a chicken and spinach meal that one long-time regular calls the go-to order and a chicken pistachio rice combo praised as flavourful. Staff come up as friendly and lovely, and one reviewer describes a catered office lunch for a large group with helpful menu suggestions and beautiful presentation. Portions are called massive, though the shared seating at the market stalls is described as limited but fine for a quick bite. The complaints are specific. One reviewer found the chicken gyros more salad than chicken for the money, another could not tell chicken from lamb in a bland lamb pita and pulled out bones, and a third says the pita gyros lacked tzatziki and did not resemble an authentic Greek one. One reviewer reports being overcharged, getting no receipt, and discarding rice and lamb shank they feared could make them ill.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Nice spot for lunch in the Arndale, away from all the chaos of the shops. Falafel gyros was yummy & I liked that they let you pick which extras you wanted in it, rather than it being a set ingredient list. Not badly priced & portion was massive. The lady was lovely as well !!”
- Google user
“The chicken pistachio rice combo is amazing and flavourful The best thing to try in Manchester for a lunch”
- Google user
“AVOID!!!!! Abusive prices based on how you look. We got there this morning and we ordered some rice and lamb shank the rice was funny cause I think the guy gave me the rice from yesterday or even worse 1 shisha kebab my boyfriend ordered was overcharged 10£ for just 1 we just found out later the guy charged us 20£ for funny food we thrown in the bin cause it was impossible to eat cause we could get food poisoning from it. I'll report this place to the authorities tomorrow morning it needs to be investigated. No receipt provided and overcharged because the staff wanted to do so.”
- Google user
“Been coming in here 10 plus years since college days. Excellent food and the friendliest of staff. Chicken & Spinach is the go to meal.”
- Google user
“Zorbas recently catered an office lunch for over 30 people, and the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish. The manager (or possibly the owner) was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process—he offered thoughtful menu suggestions, helped estimate the right quantities, and made everything feel effortless. The food presentation was beautiful, and the quality of the dishes was outstanding. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Our entire team was impressed—everyone enjoyed the meal and had nothing but compliments. Highly recommend Zorbas for any event—professional, delicious, and truly a pleasure to work with!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Zorbas Greek, Cypriot, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Salad bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Zorbas
- Nando's Manchester - Arndale4.21,1470 mi
peri-peri sauces, chicken butterfly, peri chips
- Creams Cafe Manchester Arndale4.61,0840.1 mi
waffles, biscoff sauce waffle, hot chocolate cake volcano
- Nando's Manchester - Printworks4.11,1960.1 mi
mediterranean salad, grilled chicken, soft serve
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZorbasWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.3211 | — | chicken gyros, falafel gyros, lamb shank with rice |
| Nando's Manchester - Arndale | 4.21,147 | 0 mi | peri-peri sauces, chicken butterfly, peri chips |
| Creams Cafe Manchester Arndale | 4.61,084 | 0.1 mi | waffles, biscoff sauce waffle, hot chocolate cake volcano |
| Nando's Manchester - Printworks | 4.11,196 | 0.1 mi | mediterranean salad, grilled chicken, soft serve |
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