Ziziki's Restaurant

With a Greek father and Italian mother it seemed only natural for Costa Arabatzis to open a restaurant featuring cuisines of the Mediterranean. So he did! Along with wife and partner, Mary Cloutier-Arabatzis, Costa opened Ziziki's in 1994 - an intimate Mediterranean bistro featuring Greek and Italian specialties. Located in Travis Walk, just south of Knox Street, the original Ziziki's is a must stop for sophisticated Dallas diners. Ziziki's has one additional location in North Dallas (SW corner of Preston and Forest) which opened in June, 2005.

The name Ziziki's comes from the name of the Greek sauce made with yogurt and cucumbers that is used on many of the menu items. This delightful play on words is also portrayed in the upbeat atmosphere and decor, which is filled with trompe l'oeil murals and faux finishes.

Ziziki's has earned high acclaim from both local and national food critics and has won the prestigious "Award of Excellence" from the Wine Spectator for the last five years. So when you dine at Ziziki's, you know there is always something special!

Both Dallas locations feature a beautiful cherry wood bar designed for each restaurant by California bar designer, Wallace & Hinz, an exhibition kitchen where the aromas sizzle from the grill and fill the dining room. The signature yellow wine shelves and white columns that spot light decorative art are also found at each location emphasizing the owners passion for great wine.