Me and my wife came in only an hour after opening and were informed after ordering that they were out of both the entree and our appetizer. The manager did bring cheese and crackers as an apology and our server was super nice. However, the pasta was undercooked as was the steak (borderline raw in the middle) despite being ordered medium rare. We left pretty disappointed and I don’t think we will be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
D. Lowery
A fine meal. Very good service. No server stopped moving the entire night. Had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Guin
I usually love this place; how unfortunate that they no longer accommodate carry-out orders! Our anniversary plans fell through and we were looking forward to ordering something special to enjoy at home as we’ve done in the past. Imagine our shock when we were informed that this restaurant no longer accommodates carry-out orders! I had really been looking forward to trying the caviar after such a difficult day.
Food: 5
Service: 1
Doug
I had an incredible dining experience at Zynodoa. From start to finish, everything was spot on.
The apps were outstanding—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly portioned. The drinks were fantastic, creative, and balanced, with just the right amount of kick. My steak was cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavor, easily one of the best I’ve had in a long time. And to top it all off, the service was absolutely top-notch—attentive, friendly, and seamless throughout the evening.
This place really nails it on every level. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Butler
Brunch was so good, we came back for dinner same day! Great spotlight on local and in season products. Sarah took great care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roger Payne
Marvelous food and service, price fixe menu is great. Watermelon gazpacho!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deanna Elstrom
In a world of mediocre restaurants with high prices, I can say that this restaurant was truly exceptional for the food/wine quality at very fair prices. Our waitress was one of the most charming I've experienced. Atmosphere was convivial and yet intimate. Strong recommendation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Capurso
On our North-South drive last week, we used AI to find us a remarkable restaurant in/near one of our overnight stops in Staunton, VA. Zynodoa did not disappoint. The steak was reverse sear cooked perfectly (exactly how I grill them). Cocktails ranged from basic to imaginative. Waitstaff was attentive and helpful. Prices were reasonable. The restaurant atmosphere and decor were relaxing, especially after a long day of driving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
john ardesia
Caitlin was a amazing Server, Food was excellent, atmosphere very Intimate
If you’re in Staunton, you must try this place! It’s best to have a reservation but if you don’t mind waiting, you will get a table. We walked in on a Sunday evening and had to wait about 10 mins at the bar. We were seated soon enough and chose to go for the ala carte. They also had a chef’s tasting menu, jfyi. For the appetiser, we had initially only ordered the potato croquettes, but after the first bite, we decided to go ahead and order the beef tartare as well. 😬 The potato croquettes were flavourful and the beef tartare was soooo good. The combination of the beef tartare paired with the dijon mustard, the baguette, and the sweet pepper was divine!! So delicious!! For entrees, we got the slow roasted chicken and the grilled pork loin. Both were yum — the chicken was tender and tasted simple but soulful and the pork was cooked perfectly and paired very well with the peppers and the sauce. It was such a superb meal — honestly, one of the best I’ve had in a while. It is slightly on the pricier side, but the taste, the ingredients and the whole experience just elevates it and makes it worthwhile. To top it all, their service was top notch. Our server, Sarah, was super sweet and recommended some amazing dishes. :) All in all, I loved the whole experience and I hope to drop by again whenever I’m in Staunton. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl Zuckschwerdt
Wonderful service, a place that serves qaulity meats and produce from local farms. I wish more restaurants would support their local farms. A+ menu!
Justin Hyde
We were excited to try Zyndoa after hearing great things and having it recommended by a friend. The menu was a little different than what we saw online, but that was fine since I like when restaurants switch things up.
Service was a bit slow, though our server was very kind. We started with the cornbread, which was excellent.
The disappointment came with the steak. We ordered it medium, but it was served raw in the center and even undercooked on the end.
We were seated outside, and as it got darker, the small table light wasn’t enough to see just how undercooked it was until we held it directly under the light and even used a phone flashlight.
We asked to get it cooked longer, but even after being “cooked longer” it was still raw once we checked it again at home under proper lighting.
Unfortunately, it was not edible and really took away from the whole meal. It may have just been an off night, but the steak left us let down. We might give it another try someday, but it will be a while before we return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Tim Clarke
This is a lovely place to eat. It's a full step above the other local restaurants. The range of food options on the menu is enjoyable, and the food is indeed fresh. The service is excellent and the atmosphere relaxing.
Lisa Nolan (L Nolan)
Best place to dine in Staunton with an intimate setting inside or outdoor seating on weekends for the Summer. Steaks seafood pasta and vegan available. Full bar and terrific signature drinks and fine wines. Five star service. Don’t miss this special place.
Me and my wife came in only an hour after opening and were informed after ordering that they were out of both the entree and our appetizer. The manager did bring cheese and crackers as an apology and our server was super nice. However, the pasta was undercooked as was the steak (borderline raw in the middle) despite being ordered medium rare. We left pretty disappointed and I don’t think we will be back
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
A fine meal. Very good service. No server stopped moving the entire night. Had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I usually love this place; how unfortunate that they no longer accommodate carry-out orders! Our anniversary plans fell through and we were looking forward to ordering something special to enjoy at home as we’ve done in the past. Imagine our shock when we were informed that this restaurant no longer accommodates carry-out orders! I had really been looking forward to trying the caviar after such a difficult day.
Food: 5
Service: 1
I had an incredible dining experience at Zynodoa. From start to finish, everything was spot on.
The apps were outstanding—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly portioned. The drinks were fantastic, creative, and balanced, with just the right amount of kick. My steak was cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavor, easily one of the best I’ve had in a long time. And to top it all off, the service was absolutely top-notch—attentive, friendly, and seamless throughout the evening.
This place really nails it on every level. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brunch was so good, we came back for dinner same day! Great spotlight on local and in season products. Sarah took great care of us.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marvelous food and service, price fixe menu is great. Watermelon gazpacho!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
In a world of mediocre restaurants with high prices, I can say that this restaurant was truly exceptional for the food/wine quality at very fair prices. Our waitress was one of the most charming I've experienced. Atmosphere was convivial and yet intimate. Strong recommendation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
On our North-South drive last week, we used AI to find us a remarkable restaurant in/near one of our overnight stops in Staunton, VA. Zynodoa did not disappoint. The steak was reverse sear cooked perfectly (exactly how I grill them). Cocktails ranged from basic to imaginative. Waitstaff was attentive and helpful. Prices were reasonable. The restaurant atmosphere and decor were relaxing, especially after a long day of driving.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caitlin was a amazing Server, Food was excellent, atmosphere very Intimate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If you’re in Staunton, you must try this place!
It’s best to have a reservation but if you don’t mind waiting, you will get a table. We walked in on a Sunday evening and had to wait about 10 mins at the bar. We were seated soon enough and chose to go for the ala carte. They also had a chef’s tasting menu, jfyi.
For the appetiser, we had initially only ordered the potato croquettes, but after the first bite, we decided to go ahead and order the beef tartare as well. 😬
The potato croquettes were flavourful and the beef tartare was soooo good. The combination of the beef tartare paired with the dijon mustard, the baguette, and the sweet pepper was divine!! So delicious!!
For entrees, we got the slow roasted chicken and the grilled pork loin. Both were yum — the chicken was tender and tasted simple but soulful and the pork was cooked perfectly and paired very well with the peppers and the sauce. It was such a superb meal — honestly, one of the best I’ve had in a while. It is slightly on the pricier side, but the taste, the ingredients and the whole experience just elevates it and makes it worthwhile.
To top it all, their service was top notch. Our server, Sarah, was super sweet and recommended some amazing dishes. :)
All in all, I loved the whole experience and I hope to drop by again whenever I’m in Staunton. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful service, a place that serves qaulity meats and produce from local farms. I wish more restaurants would support their local farms. A+ menu!
We were excited to try Zyndoa after hearing great things and having it recommended by a friend. The menu was a little different than what we saw online, but that was fine since I like when restaurants switch things up.
Service was a bit slow, though our server was very kind. We started with the cornbread, which was excellent.
The disappointment came with the steak. We ordered it medium, but it was served raw in the center and even undercooked on the end.
We were seated outside, and as it got darker, the small table light wasn’t enough to see just how undercooked it was until we held it directly under the light and even used a phone flashlight.
We asked to get it cooked longer, but even after being “cooked longer” it was still raw once we checked it again at home under proper lighting.
Unfortunately, it was not edible and really took away from the whole meal. It may have just been an off night, but the steak left us let down. We might give it another try someday, but it will be a while before we return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
This is a lovely place to eat. It's a full step above the other local restaurants. The range of food options on the menu is enjoyable, and the food is indeed fresh. The service is excellent and the atmosphere relaxing.
Best place to dine in Staunton with an intimate setting inside or outdoor seating on weekends for the Summer. Steaks seafood pasta and vegan available. Full bar and terrific signature drinks and fine wines. Five star service. Don’t miss this special place.
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