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Zinicola, Charlotte, NC

Zinicola

4.6
4.6
1136 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:00–21:30 Tue–Fri 12:00–14:30 Tue–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (980) 299-2979
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Cranmer
  • Private party facilities
    Zinicola offers private rooms for 12 to 60 guests with special menu options. You can also book the whole restaurant for personal or business lunch or dinner which can accommodate up to 150 guests.
  • Area
    Ballantyne
  • Cross Street
    The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
  • Parking details
    Public lot is free & Ballantyne Village provides free valet service Thursday through Saturday.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Weekend

    US$60.00 - US$90.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
    Join us from February 14th-16th and experience our 3 course chef curated prix fixe menu for Valentine's Day! MENU Appetizers Oysters Rockefeller Poached Apple Salad Mushroom Arancini Main* Bone-In Ribeye $90 Scottish Salmon $70 Butternut Squash Risotto $60 Dessert Chocolate Mousse Cake Ricotta Cheesecake Cinnamon Bread Pudding *Price includes Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert
  • Veneto Wine Dinner

    US$75.00 per person

    27 Feb 2025 only
    Join us for our first wine dinner of 2025! We will be featuring wines from the Veneto Region and paired with a 5 course chef curated menu! Check out our social media pages for menu updates!

What 1,136 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zinicola consistently delights diners with "excellent food" and "impeccable service," making it a "favorite restaurant in Charlotte." Guests praise the "unreal meatballs" and "delicious short rib ravioli." The ambiance is cozy with a modern twist, perfect for special occasions. Attentive staff like Alex and Caleb enhance the experience every visit.
1,136 Reviews
  1. Tracy

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Food was very tasty and presentation was excellent. Wish drinks had artesian ice and not crushed ice so dud not water down the tasty drinks.

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  2. Christian

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food every time - love trying the specials and appetizers are fantastic!

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  3. Christina

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service is always great. I will say this was the first time my husband wasn’t thrilled with the Orecchiette and the pasta which was undercooked. My daughter had the duck special which she said a bit tough but flavorful. The scallops were perfect and the chicken parm was deemed delicious. Again, as always the service (I think Andrew) was excellent.

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  4. Mona

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The is a nice neighborhood Italian restaurant with great ambiance. I’m a sucker for any place that makes its pasta in-house so I really wanted to love it. The few times I’ve been here, both my husband and I felt the food was very fresh but lacked flavor. I had the gnocchi and he had a pizza and both were very bland. On the other hand, the bread service was delicious as were the desserts. Their chocolate cake is outstanding! Of the main courses matched those, we would be here a lot more often.

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  5. Todd

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had wonderful service and the apps, salad and main course offerings were fantastic and the entire experience we very affordable and yet upscale... Highly recommend! - Note they do have separate get together rooms - great place to hold small rehearsal dinners ect...

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  6. ele

    Charleston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful all of the time!!! Kudos to Chris and Caleb and the owners of this restaurant. Moved away, but Visit every time we come back in town. Awesome!

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  7. Shajahan

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is top class , we enjoyed it thoroughly

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  8. Barbara

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was attentive and friendly ! Loved the overall feel of the restaurant and the food was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back!

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  9. Rick

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Pork loin was tough on 2 entrees. Service was great.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Rick

    VIP

    Charlotte

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine here about 6-8 times per year and are never disappointed. Last night, our experience was superb. Great environment and our waitress, Julia was attentive to our every need. I had the lamb chops which are always delicious and my wife had short rib ravioli which was truly delicious.

    1 person found this helpful

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 4.6 stars by 1136 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zinicola

14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
  • Area
    Ballantyne
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:00–21:30 Tue–Fri 12:00–14:30 Tue–Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (980) 299-2979
  • Private party facilities
    Zinicola offers private rooms for 12 to 60 guests with special menu options. You can also book the whole restaurant for personal or business lunch or dinner which can accommodate up to 150 guests.
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