ZAFAR Restaurant in Bremen

Zafar in Findorff, der Hammer. Das Essen war so lecker, Service top, Ambiente super.

Der Sohn der Köchin ist unhöflich und aggressiv. Ich hatte online gesehen, dass das Restaurant ab 17:30 Uhr geöffnet ist. Also bin ich losgefahren und habe 15 Minuten mit dem Fahrrad gebraucht. Am Eingang hing ein Schild, dass heute erst um 18:00 Uhr geöffnet ist. Ich sagte ihm, dass ich nicht bis 18:00 Uhr warten kann, und er fragte mich in einem aggressiven Ton, ob ich nicht lesen könne. Er meinte, ich solle meine Catering-Anfrage woanders aufgeben. Im Ernst?! Liegt es etwa daran, dass ich eine Frau bin? Allein wegen des misserablen Services kann ich dieses Restaurant nicht empfehlen. Das Essen habe ich gar nicht erst probiert.

Das Essen hat sehr gut geschmeckt - sehr authenthisch, gut gewürzt und sehr originell. Der Kellner war super freundlich, hilfsbereit und gastfreundschaftlich. Er hat unsere Fragen mit Geduld und Sanftigkeit erklärt. Wir sind sehr zufrieden!

Während des Hellseatic Festivals im nahegelegenen Schlachthof war das ZAFAR Restaurant unser täglicher Start. Selten so lecker gegessen wie hier und super netter Service. Kommen gerne wieder wenn wir in der Nähe sind.

Sehr leckeres Essen, reichliche Portionen und ein gemütliches, einladendes Ambiente im Innenbereich. Bei gutem Wetter kann man auch wunderbar draußen auf der Terrasse sitzen. Das Essen kam schnell und war ausgezeichnet. Abgerundet wird das Ganze durch die sehr sympathischen und freundlichen Besitzer. Klare Empfehlung!

Das essen war mega lecker es hat so voll geschmeckt herzlichen Dank für alles 🥙🍴

Waren heute da und das Essen war wirklich fantastisch. Die Portionsgrößen sind mehr als ausreichend. Der Service war sehr gut - aufmerksam und sehr freundlich. Wir können dieses Restaurant uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen und kommen sehr gerne wieder.

das Essen war mega lecker, ich habe lange nicht mehr so gutes Lammfleisch gegessen. Und der Kollege im Service ist total nett und macht einen super Job! 👑

Fantastisches Essen. Fantastischer Service. Von einer Mutter zubereitet.

Sehr leckeres Essen, gemütliche Atmosphäre und freundlicher Umgang!

Solide, aber hinter den Erwartungen zurück! Aufgrund der vielen positiven Rezensionen waren wir sehr neugierig auf das Zafar. Leider konnten unsere hohen Erwartungen nicht ganz erfüllt werden. • Ambiente: Das Lokal ist zwar sauber und gemütlich, wirkt aber insgesamt etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Ein liebloses Detail: Auf dem Tisch standen verwelkte Rosen, was den optischen Eindruck leider trübte. • Service: Unser Kellner war sehr freundlich und empfahl uns zwei typisch syrische Gerichte. Später bekamen wir jedoch Getränke von einer Kollegin, die sichtlich schlecht gelaunt war – das trägt nicht unbedingt zum Wohlfühlfaktor bei. • Essen: Eines der Gerichte kam leider nur lauwarm an den Tisch, und das Lammfleisch war etwas zäh. Fazit: Insgesamt eine solide Leistung, aber für uns leider kein Highlight und etwas enttäuschend im Hinblick auf den Ruf des Hauses

Wir waren heute zu dritt essen. Tolles kleines Restaurant! wir haben reserviert, das war gut, denn jeder Tisch war belegt. Toller Service und herzlicher Empfang. Das Essen war Spitze angefangen von der Vorspeise, 8 verschiedene Vorspeisen bis zu den Hauptgerichten. Große Portionen, wunderbar hergerichtet. Wirklich schön fürs Auge . Preis Leistung ist absolut fair. Alles frisch und wunderbar gewürzt eine schöne kulinarische nach Syrien. Vielen Dank für diesen tollen Abend ❤️wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.

Auf unserer Fahrt von Dänemark nach Amsterdam saß meine Frau neben mir, und wir suchten uns ein Restaurant. Uns fiel ein Lokal auf, das von einer Mutter und ihrem Sohn geführt wurde und in dem Schams-Gerichte serviert wurden. Es war ein wirklich nettes Lokal, und das Essen war erstklassig 👌 Absolut empfehlenswert! أ

Tolles Ambiente, super Service, leckeres Essen - was will man mehr!

Super leckeres Essen, toller und sehr sympathischer Service und eine schöne Geschichte rund um die Betreiber machen das Zafar wirklich zu etwas Besonderem. Das Ambiente ist eigentlich auch sehr schön, allerdings liegt es direkt an der Hauptstraße, daher der eine Stern Abzug beim Ambiente.

Very pleasant, very delicious!!

We are thrilled! Cozy atmosphere, super friendly service, and really, really delicious food!

Extremely delicious Syrian/Levantine cuisine in a beautiful and cozy atmosphere

You walk in and immediately feel like you're visiting friends. It's incredibly cozy, not too big, and soft Arabic music plays in the background. The service, provided by the owner's son, was warm and friendly. He offered recommendations and did a fantastic job all evening. We wanted for nothing. He also told us that his mother prepares these wonderful dishes. And you could taste it: tradition, full of flavor, and made with love. We haven't eaten this well in a very long time. Thank you for a wonderful evening! ✨ We'll definitely be back!

The food was delicious and authentic. It's one of the best restaurants in Findorff. The portions were just right – not too small, not too large. An added bonus is that the plates arrived beautifully presented and decorated. The service was very friendly and pleasant, even engaging in a nice chat. I would highly recommend Künefe; it was truly unique.

Small, unassuming, oriental restaurant with very good cuisine and super friendly service.

Zafar Restaurant is a feast for all the senses! We had a few mezze dishes and a main course each. Everything was absolutely delicious! The owner is also very welcoming and friendly. A true delight for the heart and palate.

We were a group of seven and ate at Zafar today, Monday, February 2nd, 2026, and wanted to thank them again for the wonderful food and excellent service. Zafar is a family-run restaurant located in Bremen/Findorff. We started with the large appetizer platter (12 hot and cold appetizers) for €49.90. Every single appetizer was incredibly delicious and highly recommended if you're a group looking to try something new. We highly recommend Zafar and will definitely be back.

Very, very good traditional food, prepared with love. Great service, lovely atmosphere, and more than fair prices... Highly recommended.

Quite simply the most welcoming restaurant in Bremen! Everyone I take there is thrilled, and rightly so! Authentic cuisine, everything fresh and incredibly delicious, and you feel so welcome! I wish I could give it more than 5 stars ;)

Sorry, but it really didn't taste good. The wait for the food was also long – especially considering the place was empty – and the service wasn't great either. I'd rather go back to Kismet or Ali Baba.

The food is 11/10. Highly recommended ❤️

Lovingly run family business with traditional (western) Kurdish dishes and beautiful decor 👍

A lovely little restaurant in Findorff. Attentive and friendly service with great food. We'll definitely be back. Reservations recommended.

The food was excellent. We had the mixed appetizers, which I highly recommend! The service was incredibly friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was cozy and charming. All in all, a fantastic restaurant!

Very delicious food, very cozy atmosphere, and super friendly service.

Everything was absolutely delicious and we were thrilled! When we're back in Bremen, we know exactly where to find the very best Arabic/Oriental cuisine! Thank you so much, Nadia and Ocalan, and best regards from Munich!

A fantastic little restaurant. Delicious food, very warm and friendly service. The son patiently explains each dish, while the mother cooks sensationally fresh food with lots of spices and wonderful types of rice. Very authentic. The selection of appetizers is highly recommended.

Amazing food and HUGE portions! Extremely cozy atmosphere.

really good food, very friiendly staff. 100% returning. i have tried alot of middle eastern restaurants in germany but this stands out

Excellent both in the restaurant and for takeaway! Super friendly and delicious food. We love coming to Zafar.

The three of us were here for the first time (October 25, 2025) at Zafar Restaurant. We received a very friendly and warm welcome. The restaurant is rather small but nicely decorated. I personally always find it odd when a candle is left on the table but not lit. Furthermore, there were small, real plants everywhere on the tables. Since the restaurant was closed for a week, they must have forgotten to dispose of the plants, as they were very wilted. A short time later, after our arrival, the restaurant filled to capacity, which a) is a good sign, and b) the young gentleman who welcomed us handled all the guests in a stylish, relaxed manner. Now for the food, the most important thing in the restaurant. We had five different appetizers. They were served with fresh, warm, thin flatbread. They were plentiful and well-seasoned in a variety of flavors, and most importantly, they tasted absolutely delicious. The main courses were also more than sufficient, and we both agreed that everything tasted incredibly delicious. We were, and still are, extremely impressed. It was a shame that the cashless reader didn't work so well and I had to get cash with my full stomach. We'll be back 🙋‍♂️

Family atmosphere, food was simply amazing... I/we will be back...!! Thank you...!!

Delicious dishes at fair prices, and excellent, attentive service with a friendly atmosphere on the summer terrace. The lunch menu is also highly recommended.

Very good restaurant with very good starter plate

A very warm welcome, an interesting menu, and plentiful, very good home-style cooking. The upside-down eggplant and lamb goulash are highly recommended. Prices are very reasonable. The food and service here are cooked with passion and dedication! We'd love to come back. Finding a parking space is no problem!

Fantastic starters, the best stuffed vine leaves ever!

Incredibly delicious food. Starters, main course, dessert! Everything I had was really good. It took a little while for the food to arrive, but we were there with a few more people. Small but nice restaurant.

A charming and cozy restaurant with an oriental touch and outdoor seating. Very friendly and attentive service and delicious oriental cuisine. I enjoyed it very much.

We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food, the friendly service, and the warm atmosphere. The mother is the chef and her son the host – a wonderful combination. Truly a place worth recommending!

Great fresh food. Not convenience food. Delicious meze, outstanding meat skewers, and eggplant dishes, the eggplant dish available with meat or vegan. Fantastic desserts. We were there with four adults and two children; everyone was completely satisfied and would go back anytime. The service is also excellent, attentive, friendly, and quick. Including starters, main course, desserts, and drinks, the price is a reasonable €40-45.

Delicious cuisine, as if they were cooking for their own family. Incredibly friendly service. If we lived in Bremen, we'd be here every day.

The food was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. We received very friendly and prompt service. We highly recommend this restaurant; we'll be back.

Super friendly service, delicious fresh food, well seasoned, something special

We are very enthusiastic about Zafar Restaurant. They serve Arabic specialties. The welcome and service were exemplary. The grilled meat was tastefully prepared and served with a very varied salad. Rice and bread are standard with the main course. There's something for every taste. The restaurant is very hospitable, and we can definitely recommend it!

Delicious food, non-alcoholic wines, and cocktails. And very friendly staff!

There were many customers in the restaurant and the staff was friendly. The food was really delicious. It was more delicious than what I had in Korea. I definitely recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Delicious food, beautifully presented. Authentic and intimate atmosphere, very friendly and passionate service. Highly recommended!

Thank you so much for the wonderful evening... today was the first time for the four of us at ZAFAR and the food was really delicious in a lovely family atmosphere... we were surprised by the dessert, and it was the icing on the cake for the whole meal (mozzarella with something sweet)... you simply have to try it... thank you so much for the wonderful evening and to your whole team... we will definitely be back and will recommend the delicacies you conjure up😊... it was simply warm and welcoming and we had a great time with all the other guests....

We just ate here and I have to say it was very tasty and the service was very nice and friendly and immediately responded to requests. We will definitely be back.

The food was truly delicious, and I would gladly return. However, the prices are rather high, and it would be helpful if the staff would point out in advance that extras cost extra, especially since they weren't listed on the menu and weren't really worth the extra charge. A quick note for future guests.

We had a very good Kurdish-Syrian meal – the Fatoush salad with Zumac and pomegranate syrup was particularly delicious! Ocalan was a very welcoming host. Our little insider tip in Bremen!

Top quality food and great service. We'll be back!

4.8/5. Really really great! Super pleasant service, incredibly good food - really fun. Thanks!

Really good restaurant! The food was very tasty and lots of it, you'll definitely be full. The staff is also very friendly. I can only recommend it. I'd love to come back.

Very enjoyable food and location. Waiter was super friendly. Delicious middlev eastern dishes.

Amazing food and lovely service.

Such a wonderful experience! A super nice family restaurant with absolutely delicious food.

One of the best restaurants I've ever eaten at! A very family atmosphere. The service is top notch, the taste of the food can't be beaten and the atmosphere is very familiar, which I really like. You get a fantastic insight into Kurdish/Syrian cuisine here. I will definitely eat here more often in the future. 5/5 stars!

I came across this restaurant by chance today. It was the best decision I made today to eat there with my family. Very good authentic dishes, we tried 6 different dishes and everything was super delicious!!! Thanks for the great service, would be happy again and 100% recommended :)

Very, very tasty food, the homemade bread is absolutely fantastic! The operators are very welcoming, the price-performance ratio is absolutely fine!

My whole family and I were very excited about the food and we felt so happy 😍

The starter was delightful, followed by the main course, with its sweet and sour flavor, which was the cherry on top and a very pleasant surprise. The service was also very friendly and conjured up magical mojitos for us. Finally, we had a cup of çay to round off the wonderful evening.

The food was very, very tasty. The people there are very nice.

This restaurant was a real stroke of luck for me. There were so many vegetarian starters, all of which were exceptionally good. I was particularly impressed by the stuffed vine leaves; they were simply amazing. Among the main courses, there are (as far as I could see) two vegetarian options. I ended up having a fish dish with wonderfully seasoned rice. The portions are very large (and very reasonably priced), but they happily packed up any leftovers. The staff were super nice, very friendly, and made you feel completely at home. At the end, they offered a delicious chai tea, which really rounded off the meal and, in my opinion, was a very refreshing change from the usual alcoholic nightcaps. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who's in the area. It's worth it!

We ate here on our first evening visiting Bremen, and it'll be hard to top that. Luckily, we managed to get a table today. A fantastic selection of delicious starters that can be flexibly combined to your liking. Absolutely perfect for us. The choices we made were also excellent. The main courses are also delicious and a large, wholesome meal in themselves. Given the quality offered, it definitely has to be emphasized that it's good value for money. We definitely ordered too much for two people and luckily got the rest packed up. Afterwards, we had a delicious tea. The ambiance was great. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has authentic music. The service was wonderful. Everyone was incredibly friendly, and we felt very valued as guests. If it weren't so far (as we live in Karlsruhe), we would eat here many more times. Highly recommended, a fantastic experience.

Great restaurant 👍 very tasty food, nice conditions and very cozy atmosphere. Can only recommend

Cozy atmosphere and delicious food

I've been there several times now - highly recommended! The food is super fresh and perfectly seasoned, the service simply warm and attentive - pure well-being! ... in summary, I could eat there every day!! Many thanks to this loving family business ❤️

The food is truly delicious, authentic Syrian and Kurdish. The service was also excellent. The ambiance is nicely designed, but a bit cramped.

I haven't had such a delicious meal in Bremen for a very long time. Everything is great. Service was very friendly and the food was very fresh and tasty. Definitely coming again

Super delicious and oriental, good atmosphere, and family-run. It's definitely worth a visit.

We visited Zafar for the first time today and had an incredibly wonderful time! The service was great and the food was delicious! This won't be our last visit :-)

We had a truly delicious selection for starters – simply fantastic! Honestly, the entire meal was incredibly delicious, and the service was equally outstanding: very friendly, attentive, and professional. Furthermore, everything is extremely clean and well-maintained, which you notice immediately.

AMAZING food and AMAZING staff. Every welcoming atmosphere and welcoming staff. The food is well worth the try. Amazing quality and flavours. I tried the alcohol free Ipanema and even this was amazing! I would definitely return. So happy I found this gem.

Super cute restaurant. A very nice and cozy atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing stay. The food was delicious and the portions were generous. The service was also extremely good and friendly. The food came super quickly. It's nice to eat in such a familiar and traditional restaurant; you don't see that very often these days. It definitely won't be the last time I'll be there.👍

Very nice staff and delicious food, thank you.

We were there yesterday with colleagues. It was a perfect experience from start to finish: delicious food, attentive service—we'll definitely be back!

I was really looking forward to something different. I called twice and left a message about a reservation and asked for a call back... nothing happened. I also used the contact form that same day. I called the evening of the next day (the day of the reservation) to find out what was going on. "No, I don't have anything there, but I haven't looked yet..." What can I say to that: sorry, I was and still am really annoyed when someone is so unprofessional (and then admits it on the phone).

Top service, top food and the waitress smells like Tom Ford

There really isn't anything that didn't taste great. Really, really good. The service was also excellent. I'd love to come back.

Tolles, kleines Restaurant mit sehr leckerem Essen. Sehr authentisch, gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. 100% zu empfehlen für alle, die gerne mal was außergewöhnliches essen.

A great little restaurant with delicious food and excellent service. Very authentic and good value for money. We had four mixed starters and each had a main course. Everything was delicious and lovingly prepared. If you're looking for something a little different from your average meal, this is the place for you.

A top-class family business. The restaurant is very small, but perfectly formed. The two waiters always accommodated individual requests. The food was very good. It was wonderful to have had a wonderful new experience with international cuisine. I will definitely be back.

A super cute little, family-friendly restaurant with very friendly servers. The food was delicious, but my dish was a bit too meaty for me. I would have preferred more vegetables and a bit less meat, but I guess the dish is just that. It was still delicious, though; I'll try a different dish next time.

Great. Delicious food. Great service. A truly wonderful experience.

A small, cozy restaurant with extremely friendly staff. The food was fantastic! Both the starters and the main courses, well seasoned and unique. We will definitely come back and can only recommend this little gem.

The best Falafel I ate in my life! Food was fresh, delicious and worth every penny. We ordered baba Ganush, falafel, lamb, dessert seen in the picture. We left full and satisfied. Really recommend the tea as well. The service was also great. Thanks for the recommendation to the waiter!!

The food was really tasty and everyone was very friendly..

We had dinner there with friends on Saturday, it was great 🙏Thank you for such a wonderful meal, so much warmth and beautifully prepared plates. We're not from Bremen, but we'll definitely do it again 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Totally nice people, mother cooks and son runs the shop. Alone! The food tastes great, is excellently seasoned and is not just plain grilled food. The food is fresh and takes time. Despite the stress, everything is very friendly.

Super delicious food and great staff!!!! We'll definitely be back 😃

Were there for the first time. Super friendly service. Was the son. And despite my concerns, the food was great. We'll be back.

First of all, I would like to clarify that the restaurant is not bad in general, but I have important comments to keep in mind. 1- The quantity of food served is not appropriate, for example for five people consisting of a falafel plate and only two pieces of falafel. This is unacceptable, or a kibbeh plate with only two pieces for five people is absolutely unacceptable. A plate of fried potatoes is better made from unfrozen potatoes. The mixed grill plate... its appearance is generally not nice... the taste of the kebab needs to be checked as it is either made of old meat or the mixture is not good at all... Finally, the tabbouleh lacked acid and oil...

Im September stand ein Städtetrip nach Bremen an! Natürlich wurde wieder geguckt, was es an besonderen und vor allem kulinarisch außergewöhnlichen Restaurants in der Hansestadt gibt. Gestoßen bin ich auf das Zafar durch Zufall bei Google. Hier, bei TripAdvisor, gab es noch keine großartigen Bewertungen, bzw tauchte das Restaurant in meinen Suchparametern gar nicht auf. Das ist nicht akzeptabel, und muss schnellstens geändert werden, denn das Zafar ist einfach nur zu empfehlen! Die Räumlichkeiten sind sehr gemütlich und viele Tische gibt es daher im Innenraum nicht. Daher definitiv reservieren! Die Mama steht in der Küche, und der Sohn bedient! Ergo Familienbetrieb! Die aAuswahl an Gerichten ist perfekt und es ist für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei! Es gab zuerst eine unfassbar gute Vorspeise! Die Falafeln waren bis dato die besten, die ich je gegessen habe! Das gefüllte Brot war ebenfalls unglaublich lecker! Kostenlos dazu gab es noch eine kleine Einführung in Infos zum Gewürz Sunak. 😉👍 Der Hauptgang war ebenfalls fantastisch, authentisch und schmeckte einfach nach mehr! Alles in allem kann ich dieses kleine aber feine syrische Restaurant in Bremen nur wärmstens empfehlen, und jeder, der einmal authentisch orientalisch essen möchte ist hier goldrichtig! Lasst es euch schmecken!😋