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Specialties
Zorba’s has been on the University of Illinois campus serving Illini Nation since 1973! We sell great Classic Gyros with our special recipe Cucumber Sauce, along with Greek Salads & a variety of Pita sandwiches & delicious Fries!
We are Family owned, Locally owned & U of I grad owned!
History
Established in 1973.
Zorba’s was originally opened in 1973 by two businessmen from Chicago. It was bought by Jerry Heintze who owned it until 1997. His General Manager, Matt Mortenson, who worked there since 1982, purchased it in ’97 & is the current owner.
Zorba’s was closed on March 23, 2011 because of a fire. The entire restaurant had to be gutted & rebuilt & was closed for 55 weeks, reopening on April 12, 2012. One of the very few businesses to survive over 40 years, Zorbas is a favorite of alumni & locals!