Zinicola

4.7

1154 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Zinicola is located in Ballantyne Village across from Ballantyne hotel. Stop by and enjoy our modern Italian food by Chef and owner Richard Cranmer.
We make our pastas from scratch, just like my Nonna.

Our menu changes seasonally

www.zinicolaitalian.com

Zinicola also has a full bar, great wine and cocktail list. Located in front of the restaurant, a new patio with its own bar lends more seating.

Zinicola is great for large groups, meeting, parties, and private dining.

Additional information

Location
14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone number
(980) 299-2979
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public lot is free & Ballantyne Village provides free valet service Thursday through Saturday.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Cranmer

Experiences

Rose Wine Tasting w/ Apps
$52.00 per person
Apr 27, 2025 only
Join us for a delightful Spring Rose Tasting at Zinicola, where we’ll guide you through a curated selection of dozens of wines that capture the essence of spring in every pore. Appetizers will be provided by us. $52 per person includes gratuity and taxes

Popular dishes

Antipasto Platter$24.00
Cured Meats, Assorted Cheese, Marinated Olives, Roasted & Pickled Vegetables
Arancini$12.00
Peas, Taleggio Cheese, Calabrian Chili's
Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese $14.00
Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Balsamic Reduction, Roasted Peppers
Fried Calamari$16.00
Paprika Mayo, Spicy Tomato Sauce
House Meatballs$12.00
Beef, Veal, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan
Mussels$16.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Calabrian Chili's, Red Sauce
Grilled Octopus$18.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Black Tomato Sauce, Pancetta

Salads

Fig & Gorganzola $12.00
Mixed Greens, Prosciutto, Balasmic Vinaigrette, Walnuts
Caesar$10.00
Baby Romaine, Parmesan, White Anchovy, Bread Crisp
Arugula & Beets$10.00
Fried Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese, Gold & Red Beets, Pickled Onions, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sherry Vinaigrette
Heart of Palm & Artichoke $12.00
spring mix, Olives, Red onion, Tomato, Ricotta salata, Red wine vinaigrette

Pizza

Margherita$16.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
Prosciutto$18.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Arugula
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe$20.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Garlic, Parmesan
Wild Mushroom Pizza
Mushroom Pesto, Fontina, Ricotta, Balasmic Reduction, Truffle Oil
Artichoke & Olive Pizza$16.00

Pasta & Risotto

Gnocchi $24.00
Roasted Butternut Squash, Goranzola, Sage, Walnuts
Porcini Mushroom Risotto$24.00
Mushroom Puree, Parmesan
Eggplant Lasagna$16.00
Eggplant, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta Cheese
Pappardelle Bolognese$25.00
Veal, Beef, Tomato Sauce
Pasticcio al Forno$22.00
Bolognese, Bechamel, Penne, Parmesan
Seafood Rigatoni$28.00
Shrimp, Calamari, Crab Meat, Scallops, Garlic, Shallots, Broccoli, Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti Marinara$16.00
Tomato, Basil, Parmesan
Fettucini Duck Ragu $26.00
Duck Confit, White WIne, Crispy Duck Skin
Black Capellini Shrimp Scampi $28.00
White WIne, Garlic, Lemon, Chili Flakes
Gnocchi Primavera $22.00
Zuchchini, Tomato, eggplant caponata, Pesto

Entrees

Pan Seared Scallops $38.00
Roasted Cauliflower & Pureed Cauliflower, Peperonata, Pancetta
Branzino$34.00
Braised Fennel & Tomato, Capers, Olives, Lemon Butter Sauce
Chicken Parmesan$22.00
Served With Spaghetti
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops*$48.00
Hierloom Carrots, Brussel sprouts, Pesto, Red wine Demi
Braised Short Ribs $32.00
Celery Root Puree, Swiss Chard, Trumpet Mushrooms, Red Wine Demi

What 1,154 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlotte
Great for fine wines
Charlotte
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zinicola offers an inviting atmosphere with top-notch service and delicious Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing fresh pasta," "phenomenal" service, and "delicious food." The ambiance is perfect for special occasions or a cozy night out. Standout dishes include the branzino, calamari, and homemade pastas. Despite minor inconsistencies, Zinicola remains a favorite for its overall experience and quality.

1,154 Reviews

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Alyce VIP
Charlotte30 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the service and the meatballs. Food cocktails . Good place always!!
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OpenTable Diner
Edmonton2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fabulous time!! Excellent food and service. Our family’s new favorite spot!
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Ed VIP
Charlotte43 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Consistently good food and service. We always recommend this to friends.
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luv2eat
Charlotte23 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent both food and service
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Jeff VIP
Charlotte86 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice evening out with excellent service and food! Note - I would absolutely next time request either a booth in the bar area or a table in the separate back room as we were seated at a table in the bar area where people were constantly walking by you on both sides and was very distracting for a nice meal. Food was very good but the dip trio was just ok (the ricotta and white bean dips had no flavor at all) and I wish I had chosen another appetizer. Calamari app was great as was the shrimp capellini and scallop special. Service was exceptional (can't remember his name) but great overall. Will return but will ask for different seating.
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Frank
Charlotte9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This will be one of our new places to visit regularly. The restaurant is much larger than it appears. The menu was reasonably priced and offered a variety of choices. We started with the arancini, which was delicious, followed by the pappardelle—great portion size, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. My only minor critique was that the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. We also tried the scallop risotto, which was delicious. For dessert, we had the chocolate mousse and Nutella crème brûlée, both of which were fantastic. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and the service was fantastic.
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Tom
Charlotte22 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything and everyone were wonderful!! Thanks to the staff for the exceptional experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Two friends and I celebrate a birthday here at least once a year. We love it! Everything today seems expensive but the food and desserts are wonderful so we splurge a little! 😀
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Mary Ann
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful dinner at Zinicola. Their wine dinners are fantastic! Creative menu expertly paired with wine offerings. Can’t wait for the next dinner there!
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Chandra
Charlotte5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was really good. Everyone we encountered were nice and responsive.
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FAQs

Zinicola does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Zinicola also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 299-2979.

Zinicola is rated 4.7 stars by 1154 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277

Additional information

Phone number
(980) 299-2979
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public lot is free & Ballantyne Village provides free valet service Thursday through Saturday.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Cranmer

Zinicola

Make a reservation

Additional information

Rose Wine Tasting w/ Apps

House Meatballs

Gnocchi

Chicken Parmesan

Appetizers

Antipasto Platter$24.00

Arancini$12.00

Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese $14.00

Fried Calamari$16.00

House Meatballs$12.00

Mussels$16.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Salads

Fig & Gorganzola $12.00

Caesar$10.00

Arugula & Beets$10.00

Heart of Palm & Artichoke $12.00

Pizza

Margherita$16.00

Prosciutto$18.00

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe$20.00

Wild Mushroom Pizza

Artichoke & Olive Pizza$16.00

Pasta & Risotto

Gnocchi $24.00

Porcini Mushroom Risotto$24.00

Eggplant Lasagna$16.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$25.00

Pasticcio al Forno$22.00

Seafood Rigatoni$28.00

Spaghetti Marinara$16.00

Fettucini Duck Ragu $26.00

Black Capellini Shrimp Scampi $28.00

Gnocchi Primavera $22.00

Entrees

Pan Seared Scallops $38.00

Branzino$34.00

Chicken Parmesan$22.00

Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops*$48.00

Braised Short Ribs $32.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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