Zebda Menu (Update 2025)

Zebda, a Mediterranean restaurant located in Chicago, offers a range of delicious dishes with many vegetarian options. Their menu includes appetizers like Mini Kebabs, Brie Cigars, and Stuffed Grape Leaves, as well as soups like Harrira and Soup of the Day. Customers rave about the tasty food and excellent service, with one mentioning their savory Lamb Couscous and exceptional Cafe Latte. The cozy ambiance and homemade quality of the dishes make Zebda a stand-out culinary experience. Despite limited space and restroom options, the restaurant is praised for its unique flavors and generous portions. If you're craving Middle Eastern cuisine in a casual setting, Zebda is a must-visit.

Drinks

San Pellegrino

$1.60

Orange San Pellegrino

$1.60

Lemon San Pellegrino

$1.60

Orangina

$1.95

Canned Soda

$1.00

Bottled Soda

$1.75

Espresso

$1.45

Coffee Latte

$1.75

House-Made Mint Tea

$1.50

Mini Kebabs

Your choice of 3: lamb, beef, chicken or vegetable. Served with your choice of sauce.

$6.50

6 Brie Cigars

Fig and apricot chutney with toasted almonds. Vegetarian.

$6.00

The Plate

Hummus, tabouleh, falafel, Jerusalem salad, and grape leaves. Vegetarian.

$9.00

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Spinach, carrots, basmati rice and raisins with yogurt sauce. Vegetarian.

$6.00

4 Spreads with Flat Bread

Eggplant caviar, black olives with feta, gourmet hummus and baba ghanoush. Vegetarian.

$10.00

Appetizers

Soups

Harrira

Pureed chickpeas, zucchini, celery, carrots and cilantro.

$4.00

Soup of the Day

Please contact restaurant for today's selection.

$4.00

House Salad

Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, grilled vegetables, red onions and feta cheese with preserved lemon vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

$3.00

Zebda Couscous Salad

Chicken kebab, couscous, grilled vegetables and toasted almonds with a harissa vinaigrette.

$9.00

Salmon Salad

Sweet potato, grilled vegetables, cucumbers, tomatoes and mixed greens with preserved lemon vinaigrette.

$11.00

Spinach Salad

Goat cheese, artichoke, portobello mushrooms and roasted shallots with a sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. Vegetarian.

$7.50

Chicken Curry Salad

Olives, tomato confit, toasted almonds and mixed greens with eau de fleur d'orange vinaigrette.

$8.00

Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken, mixed greens, grilled vegetables, tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions with preserved lemon vinaigrette.

$9.00

Tuna Salad

Tuna, mixed greens, grilled vegetables, tomatoes, cucumber and red onions with preserved lemon vinaigrette.

$9.00

The Watermelon Salad

Feta cheese, cucumber, red onions and mint with eau de fleur d'orange vinaigrette.

$9.00

Salads

Omelets

Feta and Spinach Omelet

3 eggs with feta cheese and spinach. Served with salad and bread.

$8.00

Frite Omelet

3 eggs with fries, onions and parsley. Served with salad and bread.

$8.00

Schletta Omelet

3 eggs with roasted pepper, tomato and potatoes. Served with salad and bread.

$8.00

Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

Cucumber, red onion, mint garlic spread and cilantro yogurt on m'semene bread.

$8.00

Falafel Sandwich

Cucumber, onion, and tomato dressed with a cardamom feta vinaigrette on m'semene bread. Vegetarian.

$8.00

Lamb Brochette Sandwich

Eggplant, roasted red peppers and a mint garlic spread on m'semene bread.

$8.00

Merguez Panini

Lamb and beef sausage, goat cheese, roasted red pepper and Dijon mayonnaise.

$9.00

Grilled Chicken Panini

Brie, caramelized shallots, spinach and Dijon mayonnaise.

$8.00

Curried Chicken Sandwich

Tomatoes and greens on homemade m'semene bread.

$7.00

Eggplant 2 Ways Sandwich

Grilled eggplant, baba ghanoush, roasted tomatoes and spinach on m'semene bread. Vegetarian.

$7.00

Balsamic Glazed Steak Sandwich

Portobello mushrooms, roasted shallots and tomatoes on a baguette.

$9.00

Meatball Sandwich

Homemade meatballs in a light savory tomato sauce on a baguette.

$7.00

Salmon Sandwich

Roasted tomatoes and shaved red onion with homemade mayonnaise on a baguette.

$9.00

Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese on a baguette.

$7.00

Merguez Sandwich

Lamb and beef sausage, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on your choice of bread.

$8.00

Kefta Sandwich

With lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on your choice of bread.

$7.00

Tuna Sandwich

Tuna salad, lettuce and tomato on your choice of bread.

$7.00

Nutella, Banana and Jam Panini

Vegetarian.

$7.00

Sandwiches

Pizzas

Chicken Pizza

Buffalo mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and pesto topped with Parmesan.

$8.00

Kefta Pizza

Kefta (beef and lamb), potatoes, tomato confit, roasted red and green peppers and feta cheese.

$8.00

Savory Vegetable Pizza

Roasted vegetables, Parmesan and goat cheese with mint garlic. Vegetarian.

$8.00

Zebda Chicken Kebab

Served with mushrooms, zucchini and roasted saffron potatoes.

$11.00

Zebda Lamb Kebab

Served with apricots and dates on a bed of white beans and spinach with a mint yogurt.

$12.00

Combination Plate

Various meats, rice and grilled vegetables.

$11.00

Tagine aux Olives

Slowly braised beef with olives and potatoes in a saffron sauce.

$12.00

Penne Pasta

Eggplant and spinach with a goat cheese tomato sauce. Vegetarian.

$10.00

Pomegranate-Glazed Tilapia

Served on a bed on couscous and mandarin spinach salad with eau de fleur d'orange vinaigrette.

$11.00

Salmon Plate

Served with potato cakes and grilled vegetables with a harrissa sauce.

$13.00

Tilapia Plate

Served with potato cakes and grilled vegetables with a harrissa sauce.

$9.00

Couscous Crusted Salmon

Served on a bed of carrots, zucchini and leeks with preserved lemon brown butter.

$13.00

Entrees

Sides

Sauteed Spinach Shallots

With feta.

$4.00

Wild Mushrooms

With golden shallots.

$4.00

Oven-Roasted Saffron Potatoes

$4.00

Baked Sweet Potatoes

With whipped cardamom honey butter.

$4.00

Basmati Rice

Scented with anise.

$4.00

Couscous Salad

$4.00

Falafel

$4.00

Hummus

$4.00

Baba Ghanoush

$4.00

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables

$4.00

Tabouleh

$4.00

Jerusalem Salad

$4.00

House-Made Cookies

$3.00

Chocolate Cake

$3.00

Cheesecake

$3.00

Desserts