Zorba's Tavern in Fairmount is a cozy, family-run Greek eatery filled with charm, serving comforting dishes like souvlaki and silky hummus in a welcoming space.
"Serving the Fairmount community for decades, Zorba’s Tavern has a loyal fanbase that’s never disappointed by its menu of Mediterranean comforts. Calling itself “Philly’s little corner of Greece,” you can stop by (or place an online order) to enjoy a selection of hot and cold appetizers, souvlaki platters, and seafood dinners, with options like octopus, shrimp, and branzino." - George Banks-Weston
"This Greek restaurant in Fairmount is as quintessential to Philly as the Rocky statue. The servers treat everyone like regulars, the cozy space is filled with paintings of the Parthenon, and if the lamb fourno doesn’t wow you, the flaming cheese saganaki definitely will. They also have flavorful dips with warm housemade pita, smoky grilled souvlaki, and mussels in a drinkable red wine and feta sauce. " - alison kessler, candis mclean
"Zorba’s Tavern in Fairmount has enough pita, Greek paintings and candlelight to make you think you’re in the third installment of Mamma Mia. Like the hoodie everyone in the house shares, there are a few universal crowd-pleasers on the menu. Go for the silky hummus, charcoal chicken pita, and other dishes that, like the hoodie, you’ll never tire of." - candis mclean
"This Greek restaurant in Fairmount is as quintessential to Philly as the Rocky statue. The servers treat everyone like regulars, the cozy space is filled with paintings of the Parthenon, and if the lamb fourno doesn’t wow you, the flaming cheese saganaki definitely will. They also have flavorful dips with warm housemade pita, smoky grilled souvlaki, and mussels in a drinkable red wine and feta sauce. " - alison kessler, candis mclean
"After navigating the pickup area at PHL, they get in your car and immediately complain, “The Greek Islands are too hot and you have to use a boat to get to them.” It’s probably the last thing you want to hear since streaming Only Murders in the Building was the highlight of your summer. Instead of heading home, take them to Zorba’s Tavern in Fairmount. They have silky hummus, gyros, tender roasted lamb, and other dishes that will convince them that even though you didn’t have the same views as them, you ate on the same level. " - candis mclean
