Zorba's, Fairmount
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/PhiladelphiaEats, r/philly8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Zorba's in Fairmount draws recommendations for Greek food, with one diner describing it as a favorite date spot. Another says they make a point of returning whenever they visit Philadelphia. The praise is mostly general, while one dissenting commenter dislikes the formed-meat style of its gyro and would prefer thinly sliced pork.
Address
Zorba's Tavern, 2230 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
At a glance
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- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/DurkHD in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Says they like Zorba's on Fairmount Avenue.
- Recommendsu/yangstyle in r/philly · Jun 2024
Returns to Zorba's every time they visit Philly.
- Caveatu/taxdaddy3000 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026taste
Says even Zorba's uses the meatloaf-style meat rather than traditional gyro.
- Recommendsu/Beginning-Flow5376 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Names Zorbas as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/No-Economy-666 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Jan 2026
Commenter says everybody is sleeping on Zorbas and hopes it stays that way.
- Recommendsu/PhillyandVermont in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Nov 2026
Names Zorbas in Fairmount.
- Recommendsu/ashmichelle831 in r/PhiladelphiaEats · Feb 2026
Recommends Zorba's in Fairmount for Greek food.
- Recommendsu/DocJHigh in r/philly · Jun 2024ambience
Favorite date spot when living in north Philly.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.