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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.9
4.9
4101 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
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

  • Location
    831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
  • Phone number
    (612) 333-7000
  • 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
  • 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

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What 4,101 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
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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

    Romantic

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zelo in downtown Minneapolis consistently impresses with its "delicious food" and "superior service." The menu boasts Italian favorites like fresh pasta and "amazing" seafood. With a beautiful ambiance, attentive staff, and complimentary valet, Zelo is a "perfect spot" for celebrations or a night out. Frequent diners praise the "wonderful specials" and "great atmosphere."
4,101 Reviews

  1. Bonnie

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    85 reviews

    4.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our calamari was probably the best we've ever had and we are connoisseurs of calamari! I had the chicken parm and it was just ok, I would give it a B+. My husband had the brick chicken which started out being tough but going further it became more tender he would give it a B. I was disappointed in that it was my husband's birthday but the restaurant had no birthday dessert that was complimentary so we left without any.

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Value is fair, but leaning toward corporate dining.

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  3. Andrew

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    139 reviews

    4.0

    139 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely our favorite restaurant for dinner before seeing a show at the Orpheum. They don't have a lot of vegetarian options, but we enjoy what they do have. We will be back.

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  4. Jessica

    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, as always! From start to finish, professional and quick (but not aggressive) service.

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  5. ChickyC

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service! Food was exceptional. Definitely our favorite destination on a theater night.

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  6. Lisa

    Minneapolis

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous experience. The Linguini with lamb was prepared perfectly and was delicious. So enjoyable to experience top notch customer service.

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  7. Travis

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great service and excellent food. The restaurant was very nice, it was our fist time visiting.

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  8. Connie

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jamie was our server and his attentiveness and personal touch were outstanding. Food was first-rate: orders included walleye with a sensational crust, linguini di mare, roasted cauliflower. Dessert menu was impressive but we were too full! High marks all around.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great atmosphere, and valet parking topped it off!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice, loved it good food as well. Will be back again.

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Zelo is rated 4.9 stars by 4101 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Zelo

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (612) 333-7000
  • 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
  • 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

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