Zely & Ritz is all about fresh, organic, locally grown dishes served in tapas style small plates in an upscale, casual, yet hip and smoke-free environment. Named as one of the Top 20 Organic Restaurants in America by Organic Style Magazine, the ingredients for over half the menu come directly from the restaurant's own organic farm. Chef Sarig's food is intensely flavorful, beautifully presented, and simply delicious. Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spices are combined in unexpected ways to create fantastic culinary works of art which are then skillfully paired with a Wine Spectator Award winning boutique wine list to create the perfect meal.
Executive chef: Chef Sarig Agasi
Dining Style: Casual Dining
Cross Street: Lane St.
Parking: Public Lot



Sarig Agasi, erstwhile owner of Butterflies in North Raleigh, has turned his attention to tapas with his second venture. His seasonally changing menu of small plates draws on a global pantry of flavors, with an emphasis on organic and, whenever possible, locally grown ingredients. The result (Full review)