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Zinicola, Charlotte, NC

Zinicola

4.7
4.7
1153 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Rose Wine Tasting w/ Apps

    US$52.00 per person

    27 Apr 2025 only
    Join us for a delightful Spring Rose Tasting at Zinicola, where we’ll guide you through a curated selection of dozens of wines that capture the essence of spring in every pore. Appetizers will be provided by us. $52 per person includes gratuity and taxes

What 1,153 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Charlotte

    Great for fine wines

  • Charlotte

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zinicola offers an inviting atmosphere with top-notch service and delicious Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing fresh pasta," "phenomenal" service, and "delicious food." The ambiance is perfect for special occasions or a cozy night out. Standout dishes include the branzino, calamari, and homemade pastas. Despite minor inconsistencies, Zinicola remains a favorite for its overall experience and quality.

1,153 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fabulous time!! Excellent food and service. Our family’s new favorite spot!

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  2. Ed VIP

    Charlotte43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently good food and service. We always recommend this to friends.

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  3. luv2eat

    Charlotte23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent both food and service

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  4. Jeff VIP

    Charlotte86 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice evening out with excellent service and food! Note - I would absolutely next time request either a booth in the bar area or a table in the separate back room as we were seated at a table in the bar area where people were constantly walking by you on both sides and was very distracting for a nice meal. Food was very good but the dip trio was just ok (the ricotta and white bean dips had no flavor at all) and I wish I had chosen another appetizer. Calamari app was great as was the shrimp capellini and scallop special. Service was exceptional (can't remember his name) but great overall. Will return but will ask for different seating.

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  5. Frank

    Charlotte9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This will be one of our new places to visit regularly. The restaurant is much larger than it appears. The menu was reasonably priced and offered a variety of choices. We started with the arancini, which was delicious, followed by the pappardelle—great portion size, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. My only minor critique was that the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. We also tried the scallop risotto, which was delicious. For dessert, we had the chocolate mousse and Nutella crème brûlée, both of which were fantastic. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and the service was fantastic.

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  6. Tom

    Charlotte22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything and everyone were wonderful!! Thanks to the staff for the exceptional experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two friends and I celebrate a birthday here at least once a year. We love it! Everything today seems expensive but the food and desserts are wonderful so we splurge a little! 😀

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  8. Mary Ann

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful dinner at Zinicola. Their wine dinners are fantastic! Creative menu expertly paired with wine offerings. Can’t wait for the next dinner there!

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  9. Chandra

    Charlotte5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    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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  10. Bryce

    Charlotte2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    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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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 4.7 stars by 1153 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Zinicola

14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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