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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.8
4.8
4051 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (612) 333-7000
  • Website
    http://www.zelompls.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Gibbons
  • Location
    831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
  • Area
    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

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What 4,051 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Italian

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zelo offers a vibrant dining experience in downtown Minneapolis with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Known for its homemade pastas and fresh seafood, the menu impresses with dishes like the Walleye and Halibut specials. Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance" and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions.

4,052 Reviews

  1. Lee

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, it was lovely as always. Despite the small issue from back of house. Our server was on point, very attentive, very nice. When the small issue had arose, the manager came over and informed us. Apologizing, preemptively comped our entrees. Checked in at the end, apologizing again. We were having a lovely time, didn’t even notice any issues, and we were pleasantly surprised by her problem solving. She made what could have been a partially negative experience, to a “we’ll definitely be back, we love this place!”. Service was everything last night :)

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  2. Daniel

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Baked Walleye Special was great. Cauliflower app not so much. Server was knowledge and friendly. We'll be back.

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  3. Mark

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for lunch and had one of the lunch specials. I can't remember the name (pasta with a red sauce with wild boar). I chose solely because when my server was describing it, his eyes lit up for a second! I thought, if he got excited just describing it then I should try it! We paired the entree with one of the house Cabernets. Amazing! The server read my mind as he subtilty dropped off the dessert menu. I completed the meal with the chocolate torte and a coffee. Excellent way to finish! The service was flawless from the maitre 'd greeting me with a warm smile. My server was busperson was very attentive, warm and engaging. The only "downside" is the value. The bill was close to $100 for one, so not a "fast casual dining" but luxurious dining experience with supreme food and outstanding service!

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  4. Nick

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing theater date night eating at Zelo highly recommend for dinner in Minneapolis.

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  5. Sara

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benjamin was warm and welcoming. Everything was wonderful, as always!

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  6. Ed

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was very enjoyable. The food was great and the service was very good.

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  7. Jason

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food! Incredible service. And complimentary valet parking as well. Great dining experience with business clients from out of town. Cheers!

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  8. Henri

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The Linguini Di Mare was excellent, as was the Beet Salad.

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  9. Todd

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Zelo. Consistent, tasty food and great cocktails. Best walleye in Minneapolis.

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  10. John

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my wife’s birthday with our family and had a memorable experience. The food and service are top-notch and we really enjoyed the evening. Zelo is a can’t miss option for a special occasion!

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for Zelo

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    9th
  • Area
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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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