Award-winning

Zola + BarZola

Name: Zola + BarZola
Address: 585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 521-0651
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1223 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

BarZola offers an elevated cocktail experience complemented by a dinner menu from the Zola kitchen. We feature an array of French and California wines, as well as the best and closest sourced meat and produce of the season.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Californian, American
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 521-0651
Website
http://zolapa.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ben Robin
Private party facilities
We offer a variety of Private Event options. Please visit our website to submit an inquiry.

Location
585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Palo Alto
Cross Street
Hamilton
Parking details
Public parking lot is located across the street under City Hall. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
Caltrain, Palo Alto Station.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Bar Zola
US$115.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
Please join us a for a special New Years Even prix fixe dinner and champagne toast.

Popular dishes

What 1,223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zola + BarZola in Palo Alto offers a "comfortable dining room" vibe with "excellent cocktails and delicious food." Guests praise its "great atmosphere," likened to a "speakeasy," perfect for date nights or small gatherings. The service is "outstanding," with a menu featuring "innovative cocktails" and expertly prepared dishes like the Beef Bourguignon. Despite some concerns about pricing and noise, the restaurant consistently delivers "amazing" food experiences, making it a favorite spot for many.

1,223 Reviews

A
Alex
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the appetizer with goat cheese and beets. The trip drinks we got were also very unique overall a great place.
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jane
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food is great. rush serice bec its busy. very noisy, people in the bar blocking the way too loud crowd you cant read the server
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Tuba
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our experience at Zola was incredibly disappointing and left us feeling unwelcome. We arrived at the restaurant at 6:45 PM, and by the time we sat down and placed our order, it was just past 7 PM. However, the service throughout the evening was intrusive and rushed. While we were still eating, servers repeatedly asked us every 10 minutes if we had finished our plates, interrupting our conversation despite it being clear that we were still eating. Then, while my friend was still enjoying her wine, the check was brought to our table without asking if we wanted dessert. Around 9 PM, the hostess asked us to leave the table, claiming they were having a busy night. To make matters worse, we noticed other tables where guests had finished their meals but were not approached or asked to leave. This inconsistency made us feel unfairly targeted and discriminated against. Overall, the experience was unwelcoming and disappointing. I will not be returning to Zola and cannot recommend it to others.
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Amy
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience dining here. One of the best steaks I've ever had and great service and ambience as well.
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Janet
VIP
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always love Zola! Great food. Great service! LOVE that Zola is open late!
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lisa
VIP
San Francisco
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at this place is simply perfect, every time.
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anetta
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great food and ambiance. Service--needs some improvements
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Ernest
VIP
San Francisco
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food is good but overpriced. This place is always near impossible to find indoor seating on a weekend evening at the bar area. Drinks are good. Needs more restrooms as they was almost always a wait.
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Pam
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were 8 of us and everyone was happy with food and drink.
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Carmen
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good except for the rum cake. Good atmosphere, the service was good.
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FAQs

Zola + BarZola is rated 4.6 stars by 1223 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
Hamilton
Neighbourhood
Palo Alto
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public parking lot is located across the street under City Hall. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
Caltrain, Palo Alto Station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ben Robin
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://zolapa.com/
Phone number
(650) 521-0651
Private party facilities
We offer a variety of Private Event options. Please visit our website to submit an inquiry.

Zola + BarZola

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Eve at Bar Zola

Popular dishes

Steak Frites

Beef Cheeks Bourguignon

Ricotta Gnocchi

Menu

What 1,223 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Zola + BarZola restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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