Tucked away in the bustling lanes of Vellore, Zaitoon Restaurant has quietly grown into a culinary landmark for locals and travellers chasing North Indian, Chinese and Arabian comfort on a single plate. From its charcoal-fired kebabs that drift smoky invitations across the arcade to the buttery naan emerging puffed and blistered from the tandoor, every dish feels like a cross-country journey compressed into a bite. In a city where vegetarian thalis once dominated, Zaitoon’s flavour-forward menu rewrites the story of dining out in small-town Tamil Nadu.

1st floor, Selvam Square, Tiruvalam Rd, Selvam Nagar, Katpadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu 632014, India
+91 90871 11211
Zaitoon on Katpadi’s Tiruvalam Road lifts Vellore’s dining scene with a 4.8-rated spread of North-Indian tandoor, Arabian grills and coastal seafood served in bright, family-friendly booths above Selvam Square; kebabs arrive sizzling, biryanis are sealed and cracked tableside, and staff guide you through a vast menu without the usual city mark-ups, making the climb to the first floor worth every calorie.
| Sunday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
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Where exactly is Zaitoon Restaurant in Vellore?
Zaitoon sits on the 1st floor of Selvam Square, Tiruvalam Road, Selvam Nagar, Katpadi, making it a five-minute drive from both VIT University and the Katpadi railway station, so you can spot the bright façade from the main road even at night.
How can I reserve a table or ask about the menu?
Call the 24-hour hotline +91 90871 11211 or use the live-chat widget on https://www.thezaitoon.com/; the team normally confirms weekend slots within 10 minutes and will happily email you the latest seafood or biryani menu if you ask.
Does Zaitoon cater to vegetarians and Jain guests?
Yes, roughly 40 % of the à-la-carte dishes are vegetarian, there’s a separate Jain tandoor section that cooks without onion, garlic, or root vegetables, and the kitchen uses dedicated utensils to avoid cross-contact.
What safety and hygiene ratings does the Vellore outlet have?
The Katpadi branch holds a state FSSAI license, undergoes monthly third-party audits, and currently displays a customer rating of 4.8/5 on Google thanks to its open-view kitchen, daily pest-control logs, and thermal-screened staff.
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