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Zinicola, Charlotte, NC

Zinicola

4.5
4.5
1145 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, 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

    USD 60.00 - USD 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

    USD 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 1,145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlotte

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zinicola is celebrated for "excellent service" and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about "delicious food" with standout dishes like chicken Parmesan and short rib ravioli. While some reviews mention occasional inconsistencies, the "great bread" and "amazing desserts" consistently impress. The restaurant's charm and attentive staff make it a beloved choice.

1,145 Reviews
  1. Chandra

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was really good. Everyone we encountered were nice and responsive.

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  2. Bryce

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Date night for Valentines didn’t go as planned, Waitress seemed uninterested, felt rushed out, not the experience expected from a fine dining restaurant.

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  3. Christopher

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal very much. The service was great. The only complaint we had was when the bill came and they ran our card, they ran it for hire than the check. And then explained to us after the fact that they charge 4% to use a credit card. We have never had that happen at any other restaurant in Charlotte, nor were we notified in any way prior. When we inquired about it, the manager explained that it was something new and that this was the first night they were implementing it. But she was very kind and refunded us the difference. Paying a higher fee to use a credit card is just great business, and I am a small business owner. The fees we pay to process cards are part of the cost of doing business and should be be passed on to the consumer, as they are tax deductible anyway. Outside of this, our meal and experience was great.

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  4. William

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I made a reservation weeks ahead and was seated in the middle of the restaurant by the kitchen, a constant swirl of traffic and chair bumps. I asked for medium rare steak at $70 that was well done and a staff that was too busy to notice or ask. The wine menu should specify when it's a full bottle or half bottles. We will not be returning. More should be provided for a meal that was over $250.

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  5. Eric

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service great lighting. Possibly the best meatballs I’ve ever had in my life. Definitely gonna come back for the meatball hoagie that our waiter was talking about. Love the place actually

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  6. sal

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food wasn’t that good and the portions were very small . You don’t mind if the food was delicious small portions are ok .

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  7. John

    VIP

    Raleigh

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food, great service, its just a loud busy place. Tables for two tend to be in an aisle with people walking on both sides so it is not very peaceful, but will return as it is a good place to eat.

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  8. Gary

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always - all aspects on point! Best bread in Charlotte area!

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  9. Alyce

    VIP

    Charlotte

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really love this place but a bit disappointed w meatballs(seemed bready) and sauce was limp. Tasted good however as did the chicken Parmesan. I’m looking forward to a return to try the pizza soon. Service excellent!

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  10. Tracy

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    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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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 4.5 stars by 1145 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 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 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, 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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