Zorba's Greek Bistro

Zorba’s was first established in 1984 by Dinos and Polina Economides, introducing Baton Rouge to their Greek culinary heritage. After moving to a new location on Essen Lane in May, Zorba’s presents a rejuvenated menu, updating the old family classics for a contemporary customer. Recommended dishes include cheese saganaki, flambéed at the table and served with lemon and pitta bread.

What is it: Given its name, it's hardly surprising that Zorba's serves up great Greek food.Why go: You cant get much more authentic Greek cuisine than at a Cypriot-owned joint. Zorba's is the place to go for top notch gyros, grilled halloumi and a variety of souvlaki.Price: Pricey

Zorba's Greek Bistro is a traditional Greek restaurant that was originally opened in 1984 by the Economides family, helmed today by second-generation family members. The restaurant, which reopened to the public in 2013, showcases charming cozy decor and a climate-controlled year-round outdoor patio, offering lunch and dinner service Tuesdays through Saturdays. A wide variety of land and sea entrees are available, including psaropita, shrimp santorini, chicken el Greco, and Greek-style rack of lamb with potatoes fornou.

5713 Essen Ln b, Baton Rouge, LA 70810225-444-5074 Visit Website. Since 1984, Zorba’s has been serving authentic Greek food that merges new and traditional Greek food choices. The restaurant is friendly, warm and offers traditional indoor seating and a climate-controlled patio area.

Husband and wife team Dinos and Polina Economides opened Zorba’s Greek Bistro in 1984. They were the first Greek restaurant in Baton Rouge. The family-owned eatery serves a variety of dishes including cheese saganaki, grilled halloumi, pitta bread, and gyros (YEE-rohs).

Yelp: 4 stars, 19 reviews Zorba’s is a blend of the classic Greek cuisine infused with a twist of modern flare. All the standards are here and done right. Whether you’re getting the Lamb Souvlaki, Chicken Shawarma or a gyro, always start with the Cheese Saganaki.

Zorba’s Greek Bistro was opened by Dinos and Polina Economides in 1984. Did you know they were the first Greek restaurant in Baton Rouge?. The family-owned eatery serves a variety of dishes, including cheese saganaki, grilled halloumi, pitta bread, and gyros.

Zorba’s Greek Bistro was opened by Dinos and Polina Economides in 1984. Did you know they were the first Greek restaurant in Baton Rouge?. The family-owned eatery serves a variety of dishes including cheese saganaki, grilled halloumi, pitta bread, and gyros.

When it opened in 1984, Zorba’s brought a fresh new flavor to Baton Rouge — that of the Greek isles. We’re talking tzatziki, grilled halloumi, spanakopita and dolmades. If you don’t know what those are, you’re in for a real treat.

Another top restaurant in Baton Rouge you must visit is Zorba’s Greek Bistro. Situated near Essen Lane B, Zorba’s is known for its drooling Greek dishes.

- Rating: 4.4/5 (140 reviews)- Price level: $$- Address: 5713 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Categories: Greek, Wine Bars- Read more on Yelp

Rack of lamb, potatoes with lemon, roasted, Greek salad, and a gluten free chocolate dessert with figs and cherries I think.