Zenobia

9.5 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  9     

I'm a definite Fan of both Zenobias! I was vary weary about going when I read alot of the reviews because i really like Arabic food and didn't want it to be tarnished with my experience.

Went with a group of friends for a semi-christmas party. The food was amazing (even my leb friends said it was better then food in Lebanon) Personally loved the Fatush salad and the meat pastry things. gotta admit I didn't really care for the Falafel though. Really was excellent, and the food just kept coming and coming!

They had dancers too a girl and a guy! Music was a bit loud, but my leb mates told me that's just a normal thing. and its over after 10 mins! We all got up and danced, was really enjoyable.

We didn't cop any crap from our waiter like everyone keeps writing on here, he was really nice and got us anything we wanted even though the place was packed! The table next to us were really difficult and just rude which made the waiter agitated. So Just goes to show how important attitude is.

Bit expensive, but evenly priced compared to all other Arabic sit-in restaurants in Sydney at the moment. Took family to the Strathfield one too... great decor and just as good if better then the Leichhardt one!

Will be back very soon for my Birthday I think!

Jan 02, 2012 

7.8 Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  7      Value  6     

We went with a group of friends for dinner. We were offered the banquet menu as this is all they do on Saturday nights. We didn't know that there was no alcohol served so we had to go and buy some on top of that the restaurant is not licensed and we were charged corkage almost $2.50 per person when they don't offer alcohol.

Food was magnificent but when we were asked if we were ready to eat everything was brought out and it was pretty much like a feeding frenzy we had to ask them to slow down. We were happy with most parts but the joke was when the banquet menu states complimentary coffee and sweets. We were given 1 sweet cut in 8 pieces for 6 of us. I'm sorry when you pay $45 per person I think you are entitled to a baklava each!

Dec 12, 2011 

9 Highly Recommended

Food  9      Ambience  9      Service  9      Value  9     

Came here last night for my birthday dinner and I must say haven't been here since last year but everything was still fantastic. Food was delicious as usual, this is the best place for lebanese food in sydney and I have been to a lot. The staff were fantastic making sure we were comfortable and always helpful. I don't know about some of the negative comments, but I have never been disappointed. Thank you Zenobia for a once again great night, my friends and I will continue to come here and always recommend your restaurant!

Oct 23, 2011 

3 Below Average

Food  1      Ambience  5      Service  4      Value  2     

Went here last night (Sept 28th) and am wondering if the kitchen staff was sick and the cleaner was cooking. My lamb shawarma was basically lumps of overcooked dry lamb smothered in lemon juice with a few bits of salad and some cold pizza bread (?). Could have got a better one from any takeaway in town. Plus it was served with soggy chips? For $28 this would rank as the worst meal I have had in Sydney for a long long time. Might explain why there was no-one there.

Sep 29, 2011 

9.3 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  9      Service  8      Value  10     

Delicious food, at low prices, in an amazing atmosphere. So many dishes to die for. The lamb skewers and the tabouli are my favourites, best tabouli I've tasted.

Some nights, (Fri/Sat?) Lebonese dancers entertain the diners outside, dancing around the tables, engaging with guests and creating a delightful party atmosphere.

Inside the rich middle-eastern decor, cushions etc., create a peaceful oasis for dinner. And the prices are so reasonable! I first discovered Zenobia in Cheap Eats.

Sep 12, 2011 

6.8 Recommended

Food  7      Ambience  8      Service  6      Value  6     

This place is Ok, We've been here several times and it has been consistent. We will continue to go. Although food is Ok/good it can improve as to the standard and quality of its meals compared to some other lebanese dining around Sydney.

Jul 03, 2011 

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

Every time I come to this restaurant, I have the best time! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is very lively and fun. 10 stars!

May 16, 2011 

1.3 Not Recommended

Food  2      Ambience  1      Service  1      Value  1     

Went there last night. It looks nice outside but when you go in, the place looks like a house. Got hot inside too, not much ventilation. It was nice for my sister in law and brother to have asked us to go out with them for dinner. I thought I would write a review to warn you guys what the place is like.

The food was not that good, I liked the potato and the dips and chicken kebab, and that is it. There is no beef in the banquet, maybe due to religion. The place was cramped and my husband nearly got knocked out twice when the waiter passed through to serve other customers.

Uncomfortable round chairs for someone who is tall. The music somehow was loud but got really loud when the belly dancer came. And guess what? It was a male belly dancer! Anyway, it was an experience, but as my husband say, "not in a hurry to go back there".

Sorry sister in law, if you read this, love you and for sure we will come with you somewhere else again to eat. Not just this one.

Oct 31, 2010 

10 Highly Recommended

Food  10      Ambience  10      Service  10      Value  10     

Went on a spur of the moment with a bunch of girl's for a birthday. We were lucky there was a cancellation as the place was Packed! Not 5 minutes after we sat down our food came out (set menu for Saturday night), fast and great service. I'm Egyptian so we and the Lebanese eat similar foods and the food was almost as good as my grandmothers! (family loyalty demands I say that).

Michael the manager was great and so funny. The female belly dancer was a treat to watch (I wanted to dance with her but was too full from the food), I missed out on the male belly dancer as I had to leave early but my friends assured me he was fantastic! Great atmosphere, great food and not too expensive! Am taking my boyfriend's family for his birthday, hope they love it as much as I do!

Aug 16, 2010 

7.5 Recommended

Food  8      Ambience  7      Service  10      Value  5     

I went with some friends 2 weeks ago, the food was great service was also great, sam looked after us really well and we were happy but some senior staff did not stop looking up and at the other girls around all night as if he was trying to pick up we were very uncomfortable all night I don't think I will go there again.

Jul 27, 2010