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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.9
4.9
4103 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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Menu

Zelo's menu was last updated 2023-06-11.

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What 4,103 people are saying

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

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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 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."
4,103 Reviews

  1. John

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice, clean, great service Staff worked with us to make recommendations

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    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Herman was our waiter and he was wonderful. So personable and that voice was like butter. I could have listened to him tell me the specials all evening.

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  3. Michael

    Minneapolis18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both guests said the Lasagna was the best they’d ever had!

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    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They treated me so well and the food was unbelievable. I enjoyed dining alone here while on travel but it’s also a great spot for dates and group dinners.

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  5. Amy

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The butternut squash ravioli was amazing! Excellent wine list.

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  6. John

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were awesome. Jaime was fantastic. Great menu variety. Fun wine list. The noise level was almost deafening. My wife and I were sitting at the corner of a table and had to raise our voices to talk. Don’t worry about “Business Casual” dress code. Wear what you want.

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  7. Natalie

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice inside. Plenty of seats. Hight ceiling. A lot of air. Delicious food. Best experiences for past year.

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  8. Bonnie VIP

    Minneapolis86 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    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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  9. Michael VIP

    Minneapolis36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    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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  10. Andrew VIP

    Minneapolis140 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    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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Zelo is rated 4.9 stars by 4103 OpenTable diners.

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831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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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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