Cafe Zola

Cafe Zola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Carol

   Toledo3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The Alaskan Halibut with asparagus in a carrot purée was delicious. This was one of the chef’s specials. We ordered a Caesar salad to share and the server placed it on separate plates. There was Plenty for each of us. Asked for fresh bread when we arrived, but was told it wouldn’t be ready till 5:00. So we agreed to wait for it, but unfortunately it never came. Hubby ordered the crab cakes which he really enjoyed. A bit spicy though, could have been the dip. Great selection of wine and cocktails. Everything is a la carte. Will definitely go back!
   

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   Eve

   Detroit9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent as always. We love the hustle bustle of the restaurant, and our server Coco (sp?) was nice, genuine, and gracious.
   

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   Angela

   Detroit1 review

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   There were three staff at the host station when we walked in and we stood there for well over five minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. We were seated on time, but didn’t see a server for almost a half hour. I had to go back up to the host station and remind them we were there and it was still a few minutes before anyone showed up. Noise level was VERY high and hard to have a conversation. Would give one star overall but food was good. I get that this is a busy holiday and wouldn’t have minded the wait if anyone had even acknowledged us.
   

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   Matt

   Columbus6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was simply subpar all around. And not a lot of personally from host.
   

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   Howard VIP

   Detroit127 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our dinners of penne chianti and the halibut were superb, though a heartier diner probably would have liked a bigger halibut filet. Cocktails such as manhattan which I had served at Cafe Zola are diluted like so may other places, but at least they retain enough flavor to be inviting, so I had two with no ill effects. Our server, Daryl, was very good. Most diners were out on the sidewalk so we had a very quiet dinner inside.
   

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   Sophie

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cafe Zola was the most perfect post graduation ceremony brunch! Food was implacable - had something for everyone. And service was amazing - all the staff are so kind and helpful. Thank you cafe Zola for letting us celebrate with you!
   

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   Terese

   Dallas9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I had two consecutive business meetings. Wait staff was very attentive. Coffee was great. Will be back.
   

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   Chirag

   Los Angeles8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 21, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful quaint restaurant with good food and friendly service. The steaks were excellent as was the Arugula Salad
   

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   Praveen VIP

   Detroit66 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent as was the quality of food. Unfortunately because of inflation or other reasons, the quantity of food has shrunk- disappointing
   

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    Howard VIP

    Detroit127 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Our dinners of Tagliarini and the Salmon were very good. The manhattan was crafted very differently from my usual poison but that is not necessarily a bad thing; I'll call it strangely refreshing. Our server was courteous and attentive. The one gaff was the dessert serving of tiramisu. After a curiously long wait the server presented and left for us to enjoy. The problem was the tiramisu was mostly frozen within a quarter inch from the edge of the slice. We received a heartfelt apology from the server, which was fine but we offered to take it home to have once the thaw was complete. It would have been a good gesture if the restaurant took the price off the bill, and since this was not our first time at Cafe Zola, we were a bit chagrined.
    

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