Parker House rolls, goat cheese appetizer, duck breast and mushroom gnocchi are very tasty, . Duck had a bit of gristle and gnocchi didn't need Brussels sprouts. Service is excellent.
Sabrina
First and foremost, order the Parker House Rolls with Wildflower Butter; holy moly, what a revelation! Booked on a whim around 24 hours, so Outdoor Seating was the only option. I don't think I've ever had such attentive, thoughtful service dining outdoors. Josefo was helpful in navigating the cocktail & food menus. The food itself was fresh, nuanced and delicious. We had the following cocktails, both of which were thoughtful and tasty complements: Get Lucky & Embuscade. We dined on the following: Parker House Rolls, Goat Cheese Mousse, Shallot Tart, Octopus Carpaccio, Duck Breast & Pommes Frites. All together split between two, it was a well-rounded, not-too-heavy, seasonally relevant and satisfying meal. I like octopus, but the carpaccio was so thin that it got lost amidst the pork belly and sauce. It becomes more of a silky textural balance to the other components versus a flavor contender. The Duck Breast was perfection, however the sauce was slightly lacking in acidity. This is all splitting hairs in a meal that was excellent. Would absolutely return for another night out when you want a special dining experience but without having to get too dressed up. Parking in the Civic Center Garage makes this a warm, luxurious yet relaxed experience that's a short stroll from University Ave.
Matthew
We typically love this place. However, upon arriving for our reservation, when asked if we were there for dinner, we transparently explained just cocktails and small bites. With that, we were publicly chided by the front of house/manager for “wasting” their time by taking a table that could be used for customers that actually wanted to eat. We explained we would have been happy to reserve for drinks/bar, but there are no options for such. As he reluctantly sat us, he indicated we should not waste their time/table like that in the future. Good drinks and apps (which amounted to >$200 to say we weren't just doing coffee and sitting pondering life for 2 hours). We were happy with the food/drinks, but sadly, this will be our last time there given our experience.
Ursula
The server was excellent, but the food was overly salty and not as good as previous visits. Unfortunately, the staff who delivered the food and cleared the table were rude—particularly one female staff member. Disappointing experience overall, and I'm unlikely to return.
Loren
We sat at the bar last night and enjoyed an early dinner. The chicken was outstanding. Glad I found the place. My new go-to.
Alejandro
Outstanding food, service and ambience. The new octopus appetizer is delicious and sublime.
Kayla P
I booked this restaurant for a company dinner with a group set menu and we all had a wonderful experience! Every dish we were served was delicious and well prepared. I was worried that having a family style dinner meant the portion sizes wouldn’t be enough/we would leave hungry, but that was not the case at all!! The portion sizes were perfect and my team enjoyed the dining experience. The restaurant was also great at accommodating a vegetarian colleague by serving her a special dish to supplement her number of courses. The only thing I would change would be to make the chocolate mousse portion sizes bigger, only because we loved it so much!!! Thanks for the great dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harry QIN
Tastes bad. Won’t come again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tim Hockin
Food was great. The gnocchi was a surprise stand-out. Steak frites was OK, but I found the steak a little tough in parts. Great short ribs.
The restaurant itself was a little too dark, making the menu hard to see.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nan H
Food was excellent but the service was super slow. We had one server just bring a dish and not let us know what it was. ?. Had to wait 20 minutes to get our order. I eventually poured our own waters. The server was really nice. I felt bad because I think they were shorthanded. Might have been a private party next door. Gnocchi was our favorite.
Everything was great, especially bone marrow… Please keep the same quality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sebastian Barfurth
Good food in great atmosphere. The restaurant space is super spacious with a great vibe. The food we had was sometimes amazing sometimes good. Nothing was a miss for me. Prices are pretty high for what you get, but I wouldn’t say this place is more expensive than similar ones and the food is better than most. Service was good was slightly slower than expected at times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alejandro
Excellent food, ambience and service! The lighting, elegant touches of flower arrangements and warm service staff makes it for a perfect place for dining either on a date, alone or with friends ?
N F
Zola has been one of my favorite restaurants ever since it was a small french style restaurant. The expansion and the addition of the bar only upgraded the experience. This is one of the most happening places in the Peninsula mid week, with great food, perfect cocktails (thanks, Alex! You made the best Trinidad Sours I ever drank), and lively vibe. 5 stars all around - the chef, cooks, servers, and as I already mentioned - the bartender.
I had a great experience and meal at Zola for my partner’s birthday dinner. The food was fantastic. We ordered the chickpea panisse, wild mushroom crepe, hangar steak frites, duck confit, and tarte tatin. All were fabulous. I also appreciated the pacing of the service, and they honored my partner’s birthday in a thoughtful way. Thanks for the great evening, Zola!
Parker House rolls, goat cheese appetizer, duck breast and mushroom gnocchi are very tasty, . Duck had a bit of gristle and gnocchi didn't need Brussels sprouts. Service is excellent.
First and foremost, order the Parker House Rolls with Wildflower Butter; holy moly, what a revelation! Booked on a whim around 24 hours, so Outdoor Seating was the only option. I don't think I've ever had such attentive, thoughtful service dining outdoors. Josefo was helpful in navigating the cocktail & food menus. The food itself was fresh, nuanced and delicious. We had the following cocktails, both of which were thoughtful and tasty complements: Get Lucky & Embuscade. We dined on the following: Parker House Rolls, Goat Cheese Mousse, Shallot Tart, Octopus Carpaccio, Duck Breast & Pommes Frites. All together split between two, it was a well-rounded, not-too-heavy, seasonally relevant and satisfying meal. I like octopus, but the carpaccio was so thin that it got lost amidst the pork belly and sauce. It becomes more of a silky textural balance to the other components versus a flavor contender. The Duck Breast was perfection, however the sauce was slightly lacking in acidity. This is all splitting hairs in a meal that was excellent. Would absolutely return for another night out when you want a special dining experience but without having to get too dressed up. Parking in the Civic Center Garage makes this a warm, luxurious yet relaxed experience that's a short stroll from University Ave.
We typically love this place. However, upon arriving for our reservation, when asked if we were there for dinner, we transparently explained just cocktails and small bites. With that, we were publicly chided by the front of house/manager for “wasting” their time by taking a table that could be used for customers that actually wanted to eat. We explained we would have been happy to reserve for drinks/bar, but there are no options for such. As he reluctantly sat us, he indicated we should not waste their time/table like that in the future. Good drinks and apps (which amounted to >$200 to say we weren't just doing coffee and sitting pondering life for 2 hours). We were happy with the food/drinks, but sadly, this will be our last time there given our experience.
The server was excellent, but the food was overly salty and not as good as previous visits. Unfortunately, the staff who delivered the food and cleared the table were rude—particularly one female staff member. Disappointing experience overall, and I'm unlikely to return.
We sat at the bar last night and enjoyed an early dinner. The chicken was outstanding. Glad I found the place. My new go-to.
Outstanding food, service and ambience. The new octopus appetizer is delicious and sublime.
I booked this restaurant for a company dinner with a group set menu and we all had a wonderful experience! Every dish we were served was delicious and well prepared. I was worried that having a family style dinner meant the portion sizes wouldn’t be enough/we would leave hungry, but that was not the case at all!! The portion sizes were perfect and my team enjoyed the dining experience. The restaurant was also great at accommodating a vegetarian colleague by serving her a special dish to supplement her number of courses. The only thing I would change would be to make the chocolate mousse portion sizes bigger, only because we loved it so much!!! Thanks for the great dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tastes bad. Won’t come again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food was great. The gnocchi was a surprise stand-out. Steak frites was OK, but I found the steak a little tough in parts. Great short ribs.
The restaurant itself was a little too dark, making the menu hard to see.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Food was excellent but the service was super slow. We had one server just bring a dish and not let us know what it was. ?. Had to wait 20 minutes to get our order. I eventually poured our own waters. The server was really nice. I felt bad because I think they were shorthanded. Might have been a private party next door. Gnocchi was our favorite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Ricotta Gnocchi, Steak Frites
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything was great, especially bone marrow…
Please keep the same quality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food in great atmosphere. The restaurant space is super spacious with a great vibe. The food we had was sometimes amazing sometimes good. Nothing was a miss for me. Prices are pretty high for what you get, but I wouldn’t say this place is more expensive than similar ones and the food is better than most. Service was good was slightly slower than expected at times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent food, ambience and service! The lighting, elegant touches of flower arrangements and warm service staff makes it for a perfect place for dining either on a date, alone or with friends ?
Zola has been one of my favorite restaurants ever since it was a small french style restaurant. The expansion and the addition of the bar only upgraded the experience. This is one of the most happening places in the Peninsula mid week, with great food, perfect cocktails (thanks, Alex! You made the best Trinidad Sours I ever drank), and lively vibe. 5 stars all around - the chef, cooks, servers, and as I already mentioned - the bartender.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites, Halibut Beurre Blanc
I had a great experience and meal at Zola for my partner’s birthday dinner. The food was fantastic. We ordered the chickpea panisse, wild mushroom crepe, hangar steak frites, duck confit, and tarte tatin. All were fabulous. I also appreciated the pacing of the service, and they honored my partner’s birthday in a thoughtful way. Thanks for the great evening, Zola!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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