Zaitoon
11 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/kozhikode·17 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Zaitoon's Calicut recommendations include Chennai-style chicken dum biryani, mutton mandi and lamb leham. A diner finds it good value overall, and a family-dining recommendation also names it. Reactions are nevertheless divided: some find the food average or disappointing, one complains about small Arabic portions, and two diners describe a crowded, noisy setting. One dissatisfied diner also reports a slow meal and an incorrect order.
Address
Zaitoon Restaurant & Grill Calicut, near Gokulam Galleria, Near Federal Tower, Puthiyara, Kozhikode, Keralam 673004, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Chennai chicken dum biryani, Mutton mandi, Lamb leham
- Best for
- Family
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
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Finds the restaurant crowded and noisy, with average food and small Arabic portions.
Chicken and beef biryani are decent.
Suggests ordering beef biryani at the newly opened Zaitoon as a hack to get ghee rice with beef.
Reports a slow meal and an incorrect order, and does not want to return.
Thought the ambience was very nice but the food was genuinely bad.
Finds the food and service decent and considers it good value.
Lamb leham is good; rice more flavorful than Nahdi
Suggests Zaitoon for South Indian food.
Said the food is good but the place is almost always crowded and loud.
Goes there for Chennai chicken dum biryani.
Recommends Zaitoon among local dining options.
Recommends Zaitoon.
Suggests Zaitoon as a shawarma spot.
Costlier and food is only above average.
Mutton mandi is a personal favourite
Agrees food isn't great but thinks the ambiance is good.
Usual spot for porotta with curry and fry or kebab.
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Last verified 20/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.