Banzo – Middle Eastern
Banzo invites diners into a vibrant world of Mediterranean abundance, where the air is rich with the aroma of toasted pita and the smoky allure of freshly charred babaganush. The experience centers on a colorful tapestry of communal dining, featuring velvety swirls of golden hummus alongside zesty couscous tabouli and jewel-toned roasted beet salads that pop with garden-fresh brightness. Whether crafting a personalized plate at the interactive bar or sharing oversized platters of traditional favorites, every meal feels like a sun-drenched celebration of wholesome, earthy flavors.
2105, Sherman Avenues, Madison, WI, 53704 https://banzomadison.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Banzo
Dairy-Free at Banzo
Banzo in Madison has 20 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Moroccan Carrots (80oz), Chopped Salad (80oz) and Couscous Tabouli (80oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Banzo
Banzo in Madison has 10 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Moroccan Carrots (80oz), Chopped Salad (80oz) and Pickled Veggie Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Banzo
Banzo in Madison has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Moroccan Carrots (80oz), Chopped Salad (80oz) and Couscous Tabouli (80oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Banzo
Banzo in Madison has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Cauliflower and Beef Kofta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Banzo
Banzo in Madison has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Cauliflower, Roasted Market Veggies and Beef Kofta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Banzo
Banzo in Madison has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Cauliflower, Roasted Market Veggies and Beef Kofta. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Banzo
Banzo in Madison has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Roasted Market Veggies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Banzo
Banzo in Madison has 20 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Moroccan Carrots (80oz), Chopped Salad (80oz) and Couscous Tabouli (80oz). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Banzo
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Cauliflower | 5.2 g | 49.8 g |
| Standard Add-On Selection | 184.2 g | 36.1 g |
| Beef Kofta | 0 g | 19 g |
| Sample Platter | 46.2 g | 14 g |
| Falafel a la Carte (25 pieces) | 5 g | 10.1 g |
| Falafel a la Carte (50 pieces) | 5 g | 10.1 g |
| Couscous Tabouli (48oz) | 37.3 g | 7.2 g |
| Couscous Tabouli (80oz) | 37.3 g | 7.2 g |
| Kalamata Olives | 40.1 g | 6.8 g |
| Baklava | 28 g | 5.3 g |
| Roasted Market Veggies | 1.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Boxed Water | 11.9 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Banzo Bars
Individually packaged meals available by request (50 person maximum). Each Banzo Bar comes ready as a self-serve buffet.
- Build Your Own Banzo Bar - $15.5: 10 person minimum. Includes 1/2 pita per person, falafel, chicken, majadra rice, homemade hummus, chopped salad, tahini, yogurt dill, and chili garlic sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
Party Trays
Mix and match to create your perfect menu. 48oz serves 12-15 guests; 80oz serves 20-25 guests.
- Hummus & Pita (48oz) - $36: Homemade hummus served with pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus & Pita (80oz) - $60: Homemade hummus served with pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaganush & Pita (48oz) - $36: Roasted eggplant dip served with pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Babaganush & Pita (80oz) - $60: Roasted eggplant dip served with pita bread. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad (48oz) - $32: Freshly chopped Mediterranean salad. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad (80oz) - $50: Freshly chopped Mediterranean salad. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Couscous Tabouli (48oz) - $32: Traditional herb and couscous salad. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Couscous Tabouli (80oz) - $50: Traditional herb and couscous salad. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Salad (48oz) - $32: Roasted beets with Mediterranean seasoning. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Salad (80oz) - $50: Roasted beets with Mediterranean seasoning. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moroccan Carrots (48oz) - $32: Spiced Moroccan-style carrots. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moroccan Carrots (80oz) - $50: Spiced Moroccan-style carrots. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel a la Carte (25 pieces) - $25: Hand-made falafel balls. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel a la Carte (50 pieces) - $45: Hand-made falafel balls. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sample Platter - $60: Includes hummus, chopped salad, babaganush, couscous tabouli, Moroccan carrots, roasted beet salad, dill pickles and pita. Serves up to 8 guests. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
Prices are per person.
- Standard Add-On Selection - $2: Choice of Pita Bread, Majadra Rice, Mixed Greens, Hand-Cut Chips, Chopped Dill Pickles, Feta Cheese, or Pita Chips. Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
- Fried Cauliflower - $2.5: Fried cauliflower with lemon and tahini. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- Roasted Market Veggies - $2.5: Seasonal roasted vegetables. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Veggie Platter - $2.5: Assorted pickled vegetables. Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Kofta - $4: Spiced ground beef skewers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Kalamata Olives - $1.5: Premium Kalamata olives. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Desserts
- Baklava - $1.99: Traditional Mediterranean pastry with nuts and honey. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Sparkling Water - $2
- Boxed Water - $2
- Home-brewed Iced Tea - $11: Unsweetened, half gallon. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Banzo Blend Coffee - $20: 96oz by Just Coffee Coop. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Banzo
- Is Banzo dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Banzo has 20 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Moroccan Carrots (80oz), Chopped Salad (80oz) and Couscous Tabouli (80oz).
- What can I eat at Banzo on a dairy-free diet?
- Moroccan Carrots (80oz), Chopped Salad (80oz) and Couscous Tabouli (80oz) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 20 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Banzo have vegan options?
- Yes. 20 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Moroccan Carrots (80oz) and Chopped Salad (80oz).
- Is Banzo gluten-free?
- 10 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Banzo?
- Fried Cauliflower, at roughly 49.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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