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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.9
4.9
4088 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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.

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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
  • 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 4,088 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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

    Great for fine wines

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zelo in Minneapolis offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "consistently excellent" food and "first class" service. Guests praise the "amazing" pistachio salmon, "spectacular" halibut specials, and fresh pasta dishes. The restaurant's ambiance is noted as lively yet perfect for both business and special occasions. Complimentary valet adds convenience.

4,088 Reviews

  1. Angela

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Loved everything, the food, the ambience, the service… all was outstanding 

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  2. Rachel

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Our waitress and the gentleman bussing tables were both professional, courteous, helpful, and kind. Drinks, appetizer, entrees, and dessert were all delicious too.

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  3. Amy

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband LOVED his meal! He had the sea bass and it was to die for! We had great service, it was the best restaurant experience we’ve had in a long time!

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  4. Scott

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very enjoyable and delicious meal before the symphony. Cory or waiter was outstanding. Gave us great recommendations, attention and made sure we weren't late for the performance. Wine list was great and food was very good. Will be back.

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  5. David

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, awesome service, beautiful restaurant and really easy, free valet parking. One of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities. The crowd last night was great - young people ion dates, families with young children, people dressed up and people dressed casually. The place has a great energy and vibe.

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  6. Karen

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was wonderful, food excellent, loved bit!

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  7. Meghan

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. Great space, but the staff and food made the experience. Benjamin, our waiter, was the bomb.

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  8. Clare

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a really excellent server, but the food was super bland.

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  9. John

    VIP

    Richmond

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    In town on short business trip. Lunch was exceptional so returned for dinner to enjoy more extensive dinner menu.

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  10. Brenda

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and food as always! Never disappoints!

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Zelo is rated 4.9 stars by 4088 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Zelo

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    9th
  • Area
    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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