Nzuko Restaurant

Superstar local eatery that specializes in Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisine. The jerk chicken was extremely flavorful (but not oversalted) - a nice spice mix sauce with some tender drumstick with thigh combination. It's quite a meaty dish; the cook on the chicken was a tad over for my tastes but overall the meat was tender. The accompanying vegetables and the tumeric rice pilaf served as excellent complementary dishes.The Fattoush salad dish was quite nice too. A bit too much oil for my taste on the salad, but it was fresh and leafy. I would have preferred a bit more beets than what was provided. The pita disk was crispy and a good accompaniment to the salad.The meze plate of kabobs (lamb, chicken, and kofta) was delicious. The meats were done tenderly (the kofta was a bit tough but the lamb and chicken were nicely grilled and tender inside). The rice pilaf especially had a neat texture, infused with a mushroom flavor. A side salad accompanied the dish.Excited to have tried this place, and excited to return!

Nzuko is a hidden gem! The food is nothing short of amazing. Admittedly, I had no idea of what kind of food to expect, but I was surprised and appreciated the culinary journey. We literally tried everything on the menu...including the specials for the day...and everything was delicious!!!I took my leadership team here for dinner. They were able to accommodate the large without issue and provide great service.The family who runs the business are awesome people!The restaurant seems off the beaten path to me but I'm not familiar with the area; however, it's worth the trek.I highly recommend Nzuko! Definitely check it out!

Food and cocktails were just delicious! Service was great. The hummus appetizer is out of this world. They give you a trio of 3 - plain, beetroot and Sweet potato which was my favorite! The jerk chicken and mushroom pilaf were the other MVPs of our lunch.The gin hibiscus cocktail was also fabulous!

We had a lovely late lunch at Nzuko, The setting is bright and modern. We had the entire place to ourselves. We had the mezze dinner and conch fritters to experience the Med/Caribbean influence. Service was friendly and attentive. Food arrived in a timely manner.. We loved the grilled chicken and hummus. The beetroot and sweet potato spreads were also very nice. Plating is artful. The grilled bread complimented the meal. The star was the tasty rice. WOW, so good. My daughter enjoyed her lamb. The conch fritters were a bit pale and sat on a bed of lovely sauce but the garlic factor was a bit intense. Overall, it was a nice experience.

Beautiful neighborhood spot with a creative twist of Caribbean and Mediterranean dishes. As other reviews have noted, the chef/owner really cares about what he's putting out to customers and the service is exceptional. We ordered three appetizers to try: the conch fritters, the trio of hummus, and the grape leaves. According to the chef, the fritters are their specialty - my husband loved them with the accompanying sauce (and it's hard to go wrong with something battered and deep fried). They'd pair well with some beer. My favorite was the super fluffy pita bread with the beet hummus, which was a beautiful shade and had some sweet beet flavor. The pumpkin hummus was a tad too sweet for me. Rave reviews for the braised lamb shank and jerk chicken. The entrees are pretty massive and very reasonable at the price point. I wasn't super hungry so opted for the fattoush, which came with grilled, crispy pita. The dressing for the salad was very tart; a touch less acidic and it would've been perfect. Next time, I'd get the kabobs or the lamb shank, enough food for two meals. They also have mezze boards to share a bit of everything if you're coming as a group. There's a small parking lot in front; we snagged the very last spot. Reservations are recommended for weekend dinners, the place filled up quickly.

Oh man, their jerk chicken is so good but so expensive. It's $29... you do get a decent amount, but that price is still kind of up there. The chicken was tender and wonderfully marinated. The spices were so aromatic, but the spiciness level wasn't too overbearing. The rice was amazing. I have to go back and try more, but my wallet can't handle it. Definitely a great place to go for special occasions.

This restaurant was so good, I hope more people learn about it! Our server was great and made really great recommendations. The falafels were some of the best I've ever had. They were big and well made. So good. The hummus platter was also amazing and some of the best hummus I've had - I only wish the servings of all 3 were bigger. I had the lamb shank, and it was amazing! My friend who got the jerk chicken liked it, and I tasted it, it was pretty good. The Mediterranean/ Haitian mash up is such a novel idea. The place was decorated well, and I will definitely be back with more people.

TLDR: yummy slightly upscale spot. Spot has its own parking lot for easy access. Food was quite good and service was attentive. Portions were fairly large and appropriate for the price we paid.

Awesome gem in Watertown. Very new, bright and clean space. The restaurant sits at the bottom of a large condo development. Lots of natural lighting and big windows. The inside is modern and warm. Wait staff is awesome. Very attentive. The mix of Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors is divine. Love the pita and tzatziki. The Mediterranean platter was huge. Three kebab, one chicken, one steak and one lamb. Also came with salad, 3 hummus spreads, rice and pita. So good. Appetizers to try... the conch fritters are their specialty. Also the spicy falafel was delicious and had just enough bite. This place is great. Please do come here and bring your friends. This is a place that I'm hoping has great success. We don't have alot of these types of modern, fusion eateries in the area. You can tell the chef is passionate about the food. Every thing here is fresh and made with care. I highly recommend you visit. Parking is easy. There's a small lot next the building and then just beyond that a much larger lot.

First time trying nzuko, amazing food , really nice atmosphere cute decor , but the vibe left me wondering if the restaurant itself is having a marketing issue , so i went for a lunch around 1 on a Saturday , and it was dead the entire time I was there there was 2 tables filled , one guy making the drinks and serving the food , he didn't speak much English and was very timid and shy and had little knowledge of the menu items when asked , all in all food was excellent and would be the main reason for a return ... ps the branzino is to die for best fish I have found in any restaurant I been to ..