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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.8
4.8
4091 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us.

An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 333-7000
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason Gibbons
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Cross street
    9th
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available Monday through Saturday after 6 p.m. Adjacent public lots and on-street parking are also available.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,091 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Italian

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for fine wines

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zelo in Minneapolis offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "consistently excellent" food and "first class" service. Guests praise the "amazing" pistachio salmon, "spectacular" halibut specials, and fresh pasta dishes. The restaurant's ambiance is noted as lively yet perfect for both business and special occasions. Complimentary valet adds convenience.

4,091 Reviews
  1. Matt

    VIP

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The walleye on the menu is excellent. Fresh caught, as they apparently have their own fishing license.

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  2. brian

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Extremely loud, appeared to be short staff. Seated next to two very loud and boisterous parties that occupied the time of the staff. So loud we could barely hear to talk

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  3. Carmen

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We haven't eaten at Zelo for awhile but it was as nice as we remembered. We like the option of different sizes/price for the pasta and they split a large salad for us (beet salad) which was delicious. My butternut squash ravioli was excellent. My husband had the chicken alfredo, which was good but had a heavy lemon flavor. Service was excellent. We had a 5:30 pm reservation before a 7:30 play and had plenty of time to eat and relax before heading to the theater. By 6:00 pm the ambiance got very lively and it was harder to converse.

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  4. Angela

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Loved everything, the food, the ambience, the service… all was outstanding 

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  5. Rachel

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Our waitress and the gentleman bussing tables were both professional, courteous, helpful, and kind. Drinks, appetizer, entrees, and dessert were all delicious too.

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  6. Amy

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband LOVED his meal! He had the sea bass and it was to die for! We had great service, it was the best restaurant experience we’ve had in a long time!

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  7. Scott

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very enjoyable and delicious meal before the symphony. Cory or waiter was outstanding. Gave us great recommendations, attention and made sure we weren't late for the performance. Wine list was great and food was very good. Will be back.

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  8. David

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, awesome service, beautiful restaurant and really easy, free valet parking. One of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities. The crowd last night was great - young people ion dates, families with young children, people dressed up and people dressed casually. The place has a great energy and vibe.

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  9. Karen

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful, food excellent, loved bit!

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  10. Meghan

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. Great space, but the staff and food made the experience. Benjamin, our waiter, was the bomb.

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Zelo is rated 4.8 stars by 4091 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Google Map for Zelo

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available Monday through Saturday after 6 p.m. Adjacent public lots and on-street parking are also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Gibbons
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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