Award-winning

Zola + BarZola

4.6

1245 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

BarZola offers an elevated cocktail experience complemented by a dinner menu from the Zola kitchen. We feature an array of French and California wines, as well as the best and closest sourced meat and produce of the season.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Californian, American
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 521-0651
Website
http://zolapa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ben Robin
Private party facilities
We offer a variety of Private Event options. Please visit our website to submit an inquiry.

Location
585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
Hamilton
Parking details
Public parking lot is located across the street under City Hall. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
Caltrain, Palo Alto Station.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zola + BarZola impresses with "great food and drinks," a "beautiful ambiance," and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "creative and delicious cocktails" and the "outstanding dining experience." While some note the noise and occasional seating issues, many vow to return, highlighting it as a favorite spot in Palo Alto.

1,245 Reviews

D
Diane
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time at Zola, great food in a vibey atmosphere! Perfect for a girls night out.
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Jean marc
VIP
San Francisco
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as usual, great atmosphere at the bar, the service is still very good and so is the food… I go there every month, it’s always a pleasure and my go to place in Palo Alto.
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zaid
VIP
San Antonio
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great french food, nice seating, good ambience and nice service
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Colleen
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great ambience, fun and attentive server!
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tony
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place was great. Our server was fantastic (forgot to get her name). Ate at a small table in corner of bar. Loud vibe but that is what we wear looking for…ordered the baguette…wasn’t what we expected and server switched it for house rolls with no charge. They were amazing. 2 great cocktails, shared a salad and steak frites w side of Mac and cheese. All were excellent!!!!
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Gordon
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful PaloAlto restaurant, favorite of locals. Great food, service and ambiance ! Cannot recommend highly enough!
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Debbie
VIP
San Francisco
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
ALEXA was an excellent server. So attentive despite being the only waiter in the room. She was prompt, had attention to detail and overall a great presence in the restaurant. The food was excellent as always, a great venue for our anniversary dinner. Loved dining at 5pm, being the first ones in the room and watching it fill up. Always 10 out of 10!
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Viet
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had set menu for Valentine day . The foods were good but little overprice ( maybe it's Valentine ) . That's why it has low mark on value
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Yehuda
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very average minus food. Not good at all! I don’t know what they get any reward for, need re value this reward asap
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Nathaniel
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I visited Zola for their Valentine's Day event and had a mixed experience. The ambiance was great, and the service was attentive, making for a nice evening. The appetizer was a highlight—beautifully presented and full of flavor, setting a great tone for the meal. Dessert was equally impressive, with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture that made for a satisfying end to the dinner. However, the steak was a letdown. It arrived colder than expected and tasted just okay—nothing special for the price and occasion. I was hoping for a more enjoyable main course, but it didn’t quite meet expectations. Overall, while the event had its strong points, the main course left something to be desired. I’d consider returning for the appetizers and desserts but might opt for a different entrée next time
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Zola + BarZola is rated 4.6 stars by 1245 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Hamilton
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public parking lot is located across the street under City Hall. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
Caltrain, Palo Alto Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ben Robin
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://zolapa.com/
Phone number
(650) 521-0651
Private party facilities
We offer a variety of Private Event options. Please visit our website to submit an inquiry.

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