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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.8
4.8
4059 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Zelo

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown / North Loop

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 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 4,059 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

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.

4,059 Reviews

  1. jon

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service is always great and dependable.

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  2. Nick

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great dinner experience. Such a lovely space and the service and food were excellent. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  3. Christina

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The customer service experience from calling to reserve to being greeted the front desk to the food ambiance, the staff went above and beyond for us. We felt special!

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  4. Subteacher

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved every minute! Everything was perfect. The service, food, and cocktails were exceptional.

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  5. Jean

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as we were downtown before a performance at the Guthrie.

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  6. David

    Minneapolis

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibrant downtown restaurant with excellent food and professional service.

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  7. Tina

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, food was exceptional and service was excellent, we were able to get in and out and make the show at the Orpheum.

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  8. Marci

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service, food & ambience. Always a favorite place to dine.

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  9. Lee

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  10. Daniel

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    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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A photo of Zelo restaurant

Zelo

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Downtown / North Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 60 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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