Reviews Zamzam Steakhouse

This is a delightful venue even now - it seems to have lost popularity - but for older age sightseeing it is still perfect. Coffee and food great, lots of space, no crowds, clean and easy walking, lifts, stairs ramps. Shine, shade and shelter - perfect for all seasons. Shocked to find it empty - but even so extremely pleasant - soft music playing, we could talk and laugh in this delightful atmosphere.

Some unfair reviews here. I have lived in the Forum, on and off, since the early 2000s. The piazza is now fairly quiet, which is great as a resident and owner who likes sleep. The fact is that Norton St is spoilt for choice as far as restaurants are concerned and people make commercial decisions about whether their business can turn a profit in a very competitive environment. However, there is renewed business confidence and some new restaurants and cafes have returned to lease long vacant premises, recognising that not everybody wants to be crushed and bustled and pushed and pulled around Norton St and want a more ‘laid back’ traditional experience. If people support these Forum businesses and the space - which has our district Library and Italian Cultural Centre then business confidence will improve and more restaurants will return. But don’t criticise commercial owners who are seeking a way to derive income from their properties. The Forum is a jewel in the Norton St Crown but don’t complain if you are not coming here.