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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.9
4.9
4101 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 4,101 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
  • 4.5Value

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

    Romantic

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zelo in downtown Minneapolis offers "fantastic food and service" in a vibrant atmosphere, perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about the "excellent halibut special" and "delicious pasta dishes," paired with a "great wine list." The attentive staff ensures a "wonderful dining experience," making it a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

4,101 Reviews

  1. Ryan

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, but the service was even better. The front of house team here is exceptional. My partner and I will definitely be back for specials occasions or just “treat yourself” days.

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  2. Trish

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were great, food was amazing, service was even better than I expected

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  3. Kay

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic. The attention to detail and customer service was excellent. Michael was the best server - had great suggestions and allowed us time to enjoy our time. Wonderful place to dine.

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  4. Kristi

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The herb crusted salmon with zucchini was delightful. Done to perfection. Loved it.

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  5. Henry

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in town. Always an incredible experience. Wonderful staff that are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

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  6. Gracia

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    our server Erin was totally awesome. thanks for a great birthday dinner :)

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  7. Terri

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server-Benny-was awesome! Great suggestions and was spot on! We loved everything we ordered and will definitely go back!

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  8. Sharon

    Manchester

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Italian with the sort of good service you come to expect in a traditional Italian restaurant. Lovely US Pinot Noir, great food. Would def return

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  9. Heidi

    Minneapolis

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Excellent top notch service, water glasses were never below half full, constant attention from all team members. Great ambiance and experience!

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  10. Heidi

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of four selected Zelo to celebrate a milestone birthday. What a great choice - the ambience was just upscale enough to make this feel special but not stuffy. The walleye special was fabulous with fish so tender it fell apart in your mouth and the filet mignon didn't even need the provided steak knife. The goat cheese on our salad was creamy and fresh and the lemon creme dessert was amazing. We are looking forward to coming back for a future "milestone" celebration.

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FAQs

Zelo is rated 4.9 stars by 4101 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Zelo

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    9th
  • Neighbourhood
    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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