Zorba - Lewes Menu

Welcome to Zorba - Lewes, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Lewes, UK. This vibrant restaurant captivates diners with a warm, inviting atmosphere and exceptional service. The menu offers a delightful array of dishes, expertly crafted with high-quality ingredients and authentic recipes.

Guests rave about the rich flavors and stunning presentations of the food. Whether you choose the succulent mixed grill for two or the vibrant Feta Salad, each bite promises a memorable experience. Vegetarian and vegan options surprise and satisfy, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to inclusivity.

  • Flavors that dance on your palate
  • Friendly, professional staff
  • Inviting decor and ambiance

With refreshing cocktails and the added charm of delightful surprises like birthday songs, dining at Zorba is more than a meal—it's a celebration worth returning to.

COLD STARTERS

CRUDITES

Carrot, celery and cucumber, sticks drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice

$£3.95

OLIVES

$£5.95

HUMUS

Pureed chickpeas with tahini, (sesame seed oil) garlic, lemon juice and olive oil

$£7.45

TARAMASALATA

Crushed north Atlantic lumpfish roe mixed with breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and olive oil

$£7.45

TZATZIKI

Creamy yogurt with finely diced cucumbers, garlic puree,, olive oil and fresh herbs

$£7.45

STUFFED WINE LEAVES

Vine leaves wrapped with steamed rice, dill, cinnamon, black currants

$£7.45

SHAKSHUKA

Cubes of aubergines and peppers cooked in a rich tomato sauce

$£7.95

BABA GHANOUSH

Charred aubergines skinned and blended with tahini (sesame seed oil), creamy yogurt, lemon, garlic and olive oil

$£7.95

FETA CHEESE PATE

Feta cheese and tulum cheese infused with cracked black pepper and mild pepper flakes topped with finely chopped green and kalamata olives and served with flour tortilla chips

$£7.45

CAPRESE SALAD

Sliced fresh buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes drizzled with basil oil and balsamic glaze

$£7.95

BURATTA

Buratta cheese served with confit baby tomatoes and basil oil

$£9.45

TRIO MIX MEZE

Selection of 3 meze's chosen by you (taster size portions, highlighted mezes not included)

$£12.95

SELECTION OF THREE COLD MEZE

(Full size portions, highlighted mezes not included)

$£19.45

COLD MIX MEZE

Humus, tzatziki, baba ghanoush, feta cheese pate and olives

$£20.95

HALLOUMI

Halloumi cheese grilled to perfection and drizzled with balsamic glaze

$£8.45

TURKISH SAUSAGE

2 skewers of spicy Turkish sausage grilled to perfection

$£8.45

STUFFED FILO PASTRY

Tubes of filo pastry filled with feta cheese and mint fried to a crispy outside and creamy inside served with sweet chili dip

$£8.45

FALAFEL

Little balls of grounded chickpeas and broad beans with fresh herbs and vegetables served on a bed of hummus

$£8.45

MISKET KOFTE

Deep fried meat balls served on a bed of yogurt and topped with tomato sauce

$£8.45

COURGETTE FRITTES

Deep fried mini courgette balls with carrots feta cheese and mozzarella topped with creamy yogurt and a drizzle of tomato sauce

$£8.45

CHICKEN WINGS

Boneless chicken wings breaded and fried then covered in sweet chilli sauce

$£8.45

STUFFED AUBERGINE

Halved aubergines fried to a soft texture and stuffed with sauteed onions, peppers, garlic and tomato sauce

$£8.45

DEEP FRIED BRIE

Wedges of brie cheese coated in breadcrumbs and fried to an oozing centre and served with cranberry sauce

$£8.45

CRISPY MANTI

Deep fried mini meat dumplings served with garlic yogurt and mint infused butter

$£8.45

CALAMARI

Deep fried squid rings covered in breadcrumbs served with tangy tartar sauce

$£8.95

KING PRAWNS

Butterflied large king prawns cooked in sweet and chilli sauce and garlic

$£8.95

TRIO HOT MEZE

Selection of 3 meze's chosen by you (taster size portions highlighted meze's are not included)

$£14.95

HOT MIX MEZE

Halloumi, Turkish sausage, falafel, stuffed filo pastry and calamari

$£22.95

SELECTION OF THREE HOT MEZE

(full size portions)

$£22.95

HOT STARTERS

ON THE CHARGRILL

CHICKEN BEYTI

Ground chicken breast infused with garlic, parsley, peppers and mixture of spices

$£16.95

ADANA

Ground lamb infused with spices, parsley and red peppers skewered and cooked over the mangal

$£17.45

CHICKEN WINGS

Marinated chicken wings cooked over the mangal

$£17.95

CHICKEN PIRZOLA

Chicken thighs marinated for 24 hours and cooked over the mangal

$£17.95

CHICKEN SHISH

Cubes of tender chicken marinated for a delicious rich flavour and cooked over the mangal

$£19.95

LAMB RIBS

Prepared by our in-house butcher these lamb ribs are stacked on skewers and cooked to perfection over the mangal

$£22.95

LAMB SHISH

Lamb rib eyes marinated overnight cooked on our mangal for a smoky melt in the mouth experience

$£23.95

LAMB CHOPS

Lamb chops dry rubbed with our in-house blend of spices and grilled to perfection over the mangal

$£25.95

MIXED SHISH

Chicken shish and lamb shish served on the same plate for those who like to mix it up

$£28.95

MIXED GRILL

A combination of chicken shish, lamb shish and Adana kebab

$£36.95

CHICKEN MIXED GRILL FOR 2

a combination of chicken shish, chicken wings, chicken pirzola and chicken beyti

$£49.95

MIXED GRILL FOR 2

A combination platter of lamb shish, chicken shish, lamb Adana, chicken wings, lamb ribs and lamb chops

$£54.95

CHICKEN PLATTER FOR 2

Start with a hot mix meze. This is then followed by a platter of chicken shish, chicken wings, chicken beyti and spicy chicken thigh all served with bulgur rice and salad

$£61.95

OUR FAMOUS PLATTER FOR 2

Start with a hot mix meze. This is then followed by a platter of lamb shish, lamb Adana, chicken shish, chicken wings, lamb chops and lamb ribs all served with bulgur rice and salad

$£71.95

SARMA LAMB BEYTI

Ground lamb with garlic peppers and parsley cooked over the mangal wrapped in lavash bread toasted and served on a bed of yogurt, tomato sauce and a drizzled of butter

$£19.95

SARMA CHICKEN BEYTI

Ground chicken breast with garlic mixed peppers and parsley cooked over the mangal wrapped in lavash bread toasted then sliced and served on a bed of creamy yogurt, tomato sauce and a drizzle of butter

$£19.95

ADANA WITH YOGHURT

Ground lamb with peppers and parsley served on a bed of yogurt, diced bread, tomato sauce and a drizzled of butter

$£19.95

CHICKEN KOFTE WITH YOGHURT

Ground chicken breast with garlic mixed peppers parsley cooked over the mangal served on a bed of yogurt with tomato sauce and a drizzle of butter

$£19.95

CHICKEN SHISH WITH YOGHURT

Cubes of marinated chicken breast cooked over the mangal served on a bed of yogurt, diced bread, tomato sauce and a drizzle of butter

$£21.95

ALI NAZIK CHICKEN

Cubes of marinated chicken breast cooked over the mangal served on a bed of baba ghanoush puree with tahini and yogurt and a drizzle of butter

$£22.45

LAMB SHISH WITH YOGHURT

Cubes of marinated lamb shish cooked over the mangal served on a bed of yogurt, diced bread, tomato sauce and drizzled with butter

$£26.95

ALI NAZIK LAMB

Cubes of marinated lamb shish cooked over the mangal served on a bed of baba ghanoush puree with tahini and yogurt and a drizzle of butter and tomato sauce

$£26.95

ON THE CHARGRILL WITH YOGHURT

CHEF'S SPECIALS

CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE

Classic mac and cheese topped with grilled chicken

$£15.95

CHICKEN FAJITA

Slices of chicken breast cooked with onions and peppers seasoned with fajita seasoning served with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and flour tortilla

$£15.95

CHICKEN DELIGHT

Strips of chicken fillet cooked in rich creamy sauce with peppers and mushroom served with rice and salad

$£16.95

MOUSSAKA

Layers of potatoes, aubergines and courgettes with minced meat in the centre and topped with bechamel sauce and cheddar cheese served with rice and salad

$£16.95

LAMB GUVEC

Cubes of lamb cooked in clay pot with tomato sauce, peppers, courgette, aubergine, onions and mushrooms served with rice and salad

$£17.95

KLEFTIKO

Lamb shank slowly roasted in the oven with carrots and onions in a demi glaze and tomato-based sauce served on mashed potato served with salad

$£21.95

CREAM POACHED SEAFOOD

Pan cooked mixture of salmon, sea bass, mussels, prawn, asparagus, baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes poached in a rich cream sauce

$£21.95

GRILLED SEA BASS

2 Fillet of sea bass seasoned and grilled on our mangal served with sauteed greens and new potatoes

$£21.95

SALMON SHISH

Salmon onions and peppers skewered and cooked over the mangal served with rice and salad

$£21.95

GRILLED KING PRAWNS

Marinated king prawns grilled over the mangal served with salad and rice

$£22.95

MIX FISH SKEWER

Salmon, seabass, king prawn, peppers and onion on a skewer grilled over the mangal served with salad and rice

$£22.95

FROM THE OCEAN

VEGAN & VEGETARIAN

VEGGIE BEYTI

Lavash bread wrapped with aubergines, peppers, hummus, falafel and Halloumi served on a bed of yogurt and rich tomato

$£15.95

FALAFEL AND HUMMUS

Little balls of grounded chickpeas and broad beans with fresh herbs and vegetables served on a bed of humus

$£15.95

HALLOUMI STIR FRY

Stir fried vegetables and halloumi finished in a clay pot with mozzarella cheese

$£16.95

HALLOUMI KEBAB

Grilled halloumi served on a bed of warmed deep-fried cubes of aubergines and peppers in a rich tomato sauce

$£16.95

MEDITERRANEAN KEBAB

Onions, courgettes, aubergines, mushrooms and mix peppers skewered and grilled over the mangal seasoned in our house dry rub and topped with tomato sauce

$£16.95

CAULIFLOWER STEAK

Grilled cauliflower steak served with beetroot hummus and chimichurri

$£16.95

ZORBA GARDEN PLATE

Seasonal vegetables served on a bed of beetroot hummus and topped with mix seeds and nuts

$£16.95

FETA SALAD

Mix salad Leafs topped cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, walnuts and sesame seed dressing

$£13.95

HALLOUMI AND FALAFEL SALAD

Grilled halloumi and fried falafel balls served on a Greek style salad, tomatoes, peppers, onions, olives, cucumber and fresh herbs finished with pomegranate dressing

$£15.95

GRILLED CHICKEN CEASAR SALAD

Caeser salad topped with grilled chicken

$£18.45

SALMON SALAD

Mix leaf salad, beet root, tomato, cucumber and peppers with vinaigrette dressing topped with cubes of salmon grilled on our mangal

$£21.95

SEA BASS SALAD

Mix leaf salad, beet root, tomato, cucumber and peppers with vinaigrette dressing topped with two fillets of sea bass cooked over the mangal

$£21.95

SALADS

SIDES

BASKET OF BREAD

$£1.49

RICE

Rice cooked with butter and mixed vegetables

$£3.95

BULGUR RICE

Traditional bulgur rice cooked with tomato and pepper paste and mixed peppers

$£3.95

SIDE SEASONAL SALAD

$£3.95

CHIPS

$£4.95

HOMEMADE ONION RINGS

$£4.95

ASPARAGUS

Asparagus steamed and pan Sauteed with butter

$£4.95

TENDER BROCCOLI

Stem wild broccoli sauteed with butter

$£4.95

SAUTEED BABY POTATOES

Sauteed baby potatoes with garlic and parsley

$£4.95

MASH POTATO

$£4.95

SWEET POTATO FRIES

$£5.95

OLIVES

HUMUS

Pureed chickpeas with tahini, (sesame seed oil) garlic, lemon juice and olive oil

FETA CHEESE PATE

Feta cheese and tulum cheese infused with cracked black pepper and mild pepper flakes topped with finely chopped green and kalamata olives and served with flour tortilla chips

SHAKSHUKA

Cubes of aubergines and peppers cooked in a rich tomato sauce

HALLOUMI

Halloumi cheese grilled to perfection and drizzled with balsamic glaze

TURKISH SAUSAGE

2 skewers of spicy Turkish sausage grilled to perfection

STUFFED FILO PASTRY

Tubes of filo pastry filled with feta cheese and mint fried to a crispy outside and creamy inside served with sweet chili dip

FALAFEL

Little balls of grounded chickpeas and broad beans with fresh herbs and vegetables served on a bed of hummus

MISKET KOFTE

Deep fried meat balls served on a bed of yogurt and topped with tomato sauce

BOTTOMLESS PROSECCO MENU STARTERS

BOTTOMLESS PROSECCO MENU MAINS

CHICKEN WINGS

Marinated chicken wings cooked over the mangal

CHICKEN PIRZOLA

Chicken thighs marinated for 24 hours and cooked over the mangal

CHICKEN BEYTI

Ground chicken breast infused with garlic, parsley, peppers and mixture of spices

ADANA

Ground lamb infused with spices, parsley and red peppers skewered and cooked over the mangal

CHICKEN SHISH

Cubes of tender chicken marinated for a delicious rich flavour and cooked over the mangal

SARMA LAMB BEYTI

Ground lamb with garlic peppers and parsley cooked over the mangal wrapped in lavash bread toasted and served on a bed of yogurt, tomato sauce and a drizzled of butter

SARMA CHICKEN BEYTI

Ground chicken breast with garlic mixed peppers and parsley cooked over the mangal wrapped in lavash bread toasted then sliced and served on a bed of creamy yogurt, tomato sauce and a drizzle of butter

LAMB GUVEC

Cubes of lamb cooked in clay pot with tomato sauce, peppers, courgette, aubergine, onions and mushrooms

CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE

Classic mac and cheese topped with grilled chicken

CHICKEN FAJITA

Slices of chicken breast cooked with onions and peppers seasoned with fajita seasoning served with guacamole, sour cream, cheese and flour tortilla

GRILLED SEA BASS

1 Fillet of sea bass seasoned and grilled on our mangal served with sauteed greens and new potatoes

CAULIFLOWER STEAK

Grilled cauliflower steak served with beetroot hummus and chimichurri

FALAFEL AND HUMUS

Little balls of grounded chickpeas and broad beans with fresh herbs and vegetables served on a bed of humus

VEGGIE BEYTI

Lavash bread wrapped with aubergines, peppers, hummus, falafel and Halloumi served on a bed of yogurt and rich tomato

VEGAN PANNA COTTA

Coconut base panna cotta with mango topping

SELECTION OF ICE CREAM

Chocolate, strawberry, vanilla

BISCOFF CHEESECAKE

Cheese cake topped with Biscoff sauce and crumbles

TIRAMISU

Classic Italian desert with a twist. Layers of lady finger biscuits soaked in coffee infused with whiskey and brandy and baileys infused mascarpone cream topped with oozing chocolate sauce

BOTTOMLESS PROSECCO MENU DESSERTS

SET MENU FOR DINNER STARTERS

FETA CHEESE PATE

Feta cheese and tulum cheese infused with cracked black pepper and mild pepper flakes topped with finely chopped green and kalamata olives and served with flour tortilla chips

MISKET KOFTE

Deep fried meat balls served on a bed of yogurt and topped with tomato sauce

TRIO COLD MEZE

Taster size portions of hummus, baba ghanoush and tzatziki

FALAFEL

Little balls of grounded chickpeas and broad beans with fresh herbs and vegetables served on a bed of hummus

CALAMARI

Deep fried squid rings covered in breadcrumbs served with tangy tartar sauce

CRISPY MANTI

Deep fried mini meat dumplings served with garlic yogurt and mint infused butter

CHICKEN SHISH

Cubes of tender chicken marinated for a delicious rich flavour and cooked over the mangal

SARMA LAMB OR CHICKEN BEYTI

Chicken thighs marinated for 24 hours and cooked over the mangal

HALLOUMI STIR FRY

Stir fried vegetables and halloumi finished in a clay pot with mozzarella cheese

KOLEFTICO

Lamb shank slowly roasted in the oven with carrots and onions in a demi glaze and tomato-based sauce served on mashed potato

SALMON KEBAB

Salmon onions and peppers skewered and cooked over the mangal served with rice and salad

MEDITERRANEAN KEBAB

Onions, courgettes, aubergines, mushrooms and mix peppers skewered and grilled over the mangal seasoned in our house dry rub and topped with tomato sauce

SET MENU FOR DINNER MAINS

SET MENU FOR DINNER DESSERTS

BAKLAVA

Sheets of baklava pastry layered with a pistachio centre cut in to a triangle shape soaked in sugar syrup and filled with vanilla ice cream

VEGAN PANNA COTTA

Coconut base panna cotta with mango topping

TIRAMISU

Classic Italian desert with a twist Layers of lady finger biscuits soaked in coffee infused with whiskey and brandy and baileys infused mascarpone cream topped with oozing chocolate topping