Parking: street parking or paid lots nearby Food: food was okay - my dish (sweet potato gnocchi) was pretty lukewarm when it came out and didn't have much flavor, but someone had the lasagna which came out piping hot & looked delicious, and another person ordered the short rib which was delicious. Service: was good! Seating: mostly indoor seating
Bryan Daugherty
When you have a waiter that knows their stuff it makes all the difference! Taylor described the meals in perfect detail, and recommended wines for pairing. The food and drinks are just impeccable! I'm from Youngstown, OH where we're very critical of "Italian food" and man this place is simply WORTH IT! GO!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Meatballs, House Made Sausage, Chocolate Mousse, Tiramisu, Cheesecake, Chicken Parmesan
Nikola Kirchhoff
Came to this restuarant since my friend has been raving about how good it is for awhile.Our waiter, his name started with a T and sadly I don't remember, was very knowledgeable about not only the menu, but good pairings as well. He was there when we wanted him and not there when we didn't need him.The food was great. The stuffed risotto fritters were so good and the Italian "Shrimp & grits" was enjoyable as well. I wish I had order some of the fritters to go as a late night snack.Definitely recommend going!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Lisa OConnor
Z Cucina was recommended by a client while I was in Columbus on a business trip. I was alone, so I sat at the bar and it happened to be Happy Hour. I come from Massachusetts, where they have banned Happy Hours. ? The menu has plenty of choices, all looked wonderful. I ordered the mussels and after my first plump delicious one, I asked where they get such good mussels in Ohio? Well, they are flown in from PEI and they were the best mussels I have ever had. Coming from New England, where I get fresh seafood all the time, I was impressed. Not only the mussels, but the diavolo broth hit with just the right amount of heat. The bread and oil they serve is to die for! I asked for the recipe of that secret sauce, it was sooo good. It has a special sweet/sour note that is very different. I told them they need to bottle it and sell it. I also got the mushroom pizza and the bartender, (sorry forgot his name) added a strained side of the tomato sauce to add, perfection! The chef came out to chat for a bit, had worked in Boston briefly, and was so nice. Thanks for a great dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa O.
Z Cucina was recommended by a client while I was in Columbus on a business trip. I was alone, so I sat at the bar and it happened to be Happy Hour. I come from Massachusetts, where they have banned Happy Hours. so this was a treat. The menu has plenty of choices, all looked wonderful. I ordered the mussels and after my first plump delicious one, I asked where they get such good mussels in Ohio? Well, they are flown in from PEI and they were the best mussels I have ever had. Coming from New England, where I get fresh seafood all the time, I was impressed. Not only the mussels, but the diavolo broth hit with just the right amount of heat. The bread and oil they serve is to die for! I asked for the recipe of that secret sauce, it was sooo good. It has a special sweet/sour note that is very different. I told them they need to bottle it and sell it. I also got the mushroom pizza and the bartender, (sorry forgot his name) added a strained side of the tomato sauce to add, perfection! The chef came out to chat for a bit, had worked in Boston briefly, and was so nice. Thanks for a great dinner!
teri johnson
This is the first time I've eaten there. My kids and I went for dinner. The service, food and drinks were amazing! I definitely recommend this place for good Italian food. Our server was very knowledgeable and their menu had a lot of options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Caesar Salad, Smoked Chicken Ravioli
Richard Stotts
Best Italian we have ever hadSmoke Chicken Ravioli 10/10Lasagna 8/10Mushroom risotto 10/10Bread with Sun Dried tomato and oil 11/10Meatballs 8.5/10Stuffed Rissotto Fritters 10/10Chocolate Mouse 8/10Owner Rick - awesome!!Service 10/10They are now our all time favorite Italian restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Schimp
Great little spot for a nice and delicious dinner. Once you walk in, you get greeted by the owner himself Rick with a cheerful greeting. Had the goat cheese and sun dried tomato ravioli, with an amazing mixture of flavors. For dessert the affogato with pistachio gelato, with a nice crisp flavor from the pistachios and a strong subtle espresso flavor!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese Ravioli
DR Martin
Love this place! Has great atmosphere and food to match. The owner is so friendly and welcoming. Our waiter was awesome. I feel very comfortable here. Look forward to our next meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner out with friends in a Saturday night. Service was exceptional: attentive but not intrusive. Cocktails were wonderful, and the food was terrific. We have seafood and pasta at our table- everything was well prepared. House made gelato and limoncello for the perfect ending.
Not our best meal at your restaurant. Linguine and clams dish was sub-par. Chicken parm was ok. Meatballs were delicious. Overall for value paid, we weren't impressed. It used to be that food was always good and service was ok. I would say service outdid the food last night.
Brian Stevenson
We had an amazing evening at Z Cucina. Our server, Taylor, was very patient with us and walked us through the menu and wines. He even brought out samples to help us decide on the drinksThe owner, Rick, stopped by on a few occasions to see how we were doing. Everyone who worked there was professional and personable.We had the Caesar salad, Lasagna, and Short Rib. We were very pleased with the quality and presentation of the meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LauraM
Everything was delicious and atmosphere was lovely. A bit on the loud side. Maybe add some drapery panels or some acoustic tiles to absorb the noise? Also, the food was a bit pricey for the serving sizes. My small salad with no added protein was $12. This was my entree because we had apps. Luckily half of one of the delicious meatballs filled me up;)
KKGradBrunch2022
Lovely evening at Z's. Even though it was a very busy night, the staff did an amazing job taking care of us on a "Date night" out together. The food was simply wonderful and we so look forward to the next opportunity to enjoy ourselves at Z Cucina.
Zack K
Good food and good service. Food prices are very reasonable
Parking: street parking or paid lots nearby Food: food was okay - my dish (sweet potato gnocchi) was pretty lukewarm when it came out and didn't have much flavor, but someone had the lasagna which came out piping hot & looked delicious, and another person ordered the short rib which was delicious. Service: was good! Seating: mostly indoor seating
When you have a waiter that knows their stuff it makes all the difference! Taylor described the meals in perfect detail, and recommended wines for pairing. The food and drinks are just impeccable! I'm from Youngstown, OH where we're very critical of "Italian food" and man this place is simply WORTH IT! GO!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Meatballs, House Made Sausage, Chocolate Mousse, Tiramisu, Cheesecake, Chicken Parmesan
Came to this restuarant since my friend has been raving about how good it is for awhile.Our waiter, his name started with a T and sadly I don't remember, was very knowledgeable about not only the menu, but good pairings as well. He was there when we wanted him and not there when we didn't need him.The food was great. The stuffed risotto fritters were so good and the Italian "Shrimp & grits" was enjoyable as well. I wish I had order some of the fritters to go as a late night snack.Definitely recommend going!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Z Cucina was recommended by a client while I was in Columbus on a business trip. I was alone, so I sat at the bar and it happened to be Happy Hour. I come from Massachusetts, where they have banned Happy Hours. ? The menu has plenty of choices, all looked wonderful. I ordered the mussels and after my first plump delicious one, I asked where they get such good mussels in Ohio? Well, they are flown in from PEI and they were the best mussels I have ever had. Coming from New England, where I get fresh seafood all the time, I was impressed. Not only the mussels, but the diavolo broth hit with just the right amount of heat. The bread and oil they serve is to die for! I asked for the recipe of that secret sauce, it was sooo good. It has a special sweet/sour note that is very different. I told them they need to bottle it and sell it. I also got the mushroom pizza and the bartender, (sorry forgot his name) added a strained side of the tomato sauce to add, perfection! The chef came out to chat for a bit, had worked in Boston briefly, and was so nice. Thanks for a great dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Z Cucina was recommended by a client while I was in Columbus on a business trip. I was alone, so I sat at the bar and it happened to be Happy Hour. I come from Massachusetts, where they have banned Happy Hours. so this was a treat. The menu has plenty of choices, all looked wonderful. I ordered the mussels and after my first plump delicious one, I asked where they get such good mussels in Ohio? Well, they are flown in from PEI and they were the best mussels I have ever had. Coming from New England, where I get fresh seafood all the time, I was impressed. Not only the mussels, but the diavolo broth hit with just the right amount of heat. The bread and oil they serve is to die for! I asked for the recipe of that secret sauce, it was sooo good. It has a special sweet/sour note that is very different. I told them they need to bottle it and sell it. I also got the mushroom pizza and the bartender, (sorry forgot his name) added a strained side of the tomato sauce to add, perfection! The chef came out to chat for a bit, had worked in Boston briefly, and was so nice. Thanks for a great dinner!
This is the first time I've eaten there. My kids and I went for dinner. The service, food and drinks were amazing! I definitely recommend this place for good Italian food. Our server was very knowledgeable and their menu had a lot of options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Caesar Salad, Smoked Chicken Ravioli
Best Italian we have ever hadSmoke Chicken Ravioli 10/10Lasagna 8/10Mushroom risotto 10/10Bread with Sun Dried tomato and oil 11/10Meatballs 8.5/10Stuffed Rissotto Fritters 10/10Chocolate Mouse 8/10Owner Rick - awesome!!Service 10/10They are now our all time favorite Italian restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little spot for a nice and delicious dinner. Once you walk in, you get greeted by the owner himself Rick with a cheerful greeting. Had the goat cheese and sun dried tomato ravioli, with an amazing mixture of flavors. For dessert the affogato with pistachio gelato, with a nice crisp flavor from the pistachios and a strong subtle espresso flavor!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goat Cheese Ravioli
Love this place! Has great atmosphere and food to match. The owner is so friendly and welcoming. Our waiter was awesome. I feel very comfortable here. Look forward to our next meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner out with friends in a Saturday night. Service was exceptional: attentive but not intrusive. Cocktails were wonderful, and the food was terrific. We have seafood and pasta at our table- everything was well prepared. House made gelato and limoncello for the perfect ending.
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Not our best meal at your restaurant. Linguine and clams dish was sub-par. Chicken parm was ok. Meatballs were delicious. Overall for value paid, we weren't impressed. It used to be that food was always good and service was ok. I would say service outdid the food last night.
We had an amazing evening at Z Cucina. Our server, Taylor, was very patient with us and walked us through the menu and wines. He even brought out samples to help us decide on the drinksThe owner, Rick, stopped by on a few occasions to see how we were doing. Everyone who worked there was professional and personable.We had the Caesar salad, Lasagna, and Short Rib. We were very pleased with the quality and presentation of the meals.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was delicious and atmosphere was lovely. A bit on the loud side. Maybe add some drapery panels or some acoustic tiles to absorb the noise? Also, the food was a bit pricey for the serving sizes. My small salad with no added protein was $12. This was my entree because we had apps. Luckily half of one of the delicious meatballs filled me up;)
Lovely evening at Z's. Even though it was a very busy night, the staff did an amazing job taking care of us on a "Date night" out together. The food was simply wonderful and we so look forward to the next opportunity to enjoy ourselves at Z Cucina.
Good food and good service. Food prices are very reasonable