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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.9
4.9
4072 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 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 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
  • 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
  • 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

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What 4,072 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zelo in downtown Minneapolis offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the homemade pastas and chef specials, especially the halibut. The "beautiful ambiance" and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions. Complimentary valet parking adds to the convenience.

4,072 Reviews

  1. Nicolas

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience, good-great food, Great service. A bit noisy, but that's just me.

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  2. KAt

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always good. We especially liked the Italian ice cream sundae! What a treat!

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  3. Anita

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was amazing from the moment we walked in; they were attentive, timely and calm even though it was a busy Saturday night. We had a delicious meal. We plan to return and recommend it to others.

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  4. Lisa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were hosting a small family gathering pre-Christmas show. Zelo was the perfect ‘appetizer’! It’s our favorite Minneapolis restaurant and never fails to impress. Food is delicious, ambience perfect and a special thank you to our server Erica who was the perfect mix of attentive without being intrusive.

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  5. Michael

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, Service & Value. A downtown staple. If you haven’t tried, you should!

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  6. Jan

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great presentation, comfortable seating, efficient and friendly staff

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  7. Sarah

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a magic place. Beautiful and so perfect to celebrate special days. Over the years, Zelo’s has become a part of our life’s journey and celebrations. For any reason; it’s time to go to Zelos. Another perfect evening. We’re so grateful.

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  8. Lynn

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    All services were outstanding but our waiter was bit of a snob and seemed bored by his job. Food was excellent and noise was a bit loud but of the good kind where you have conversation privacy even though there is a table nearby. I will go again to see if the ‘tude the guy had was his (he did get somewhat better as the evening progressed) or atmosphere of the restaurant.

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  9. Rosemarie

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and wait staff - incredible ambiance.

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  10. Tracy

    Minneapolis

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing as always (Chicken Rissotto) and the server was awesome (Erin).

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Zelo is rated 4.9 stars by 4072 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Zelo

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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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