Zola Bistro

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   DAVID

   Detroit32 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We love ZB, but a little criticism can be helpful. The food, generally, is excellent, the wait staff are attentive. BUT, it is exceptionally noisy, even when half full. It’s difficult to have a conversation at times, and the noise level diminishes the ambience. An investment in sound dampening would go a long way. Otherwise, 5 stars.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Detroit15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful server! Food was good. Prices are (as ever) v. Expensive.
   

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   TFluke

   Detroit13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Everyone was amazing, service was great keep that coffee coming
   

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   Susan Kamper

   Minneapolis2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   The hostess at the entrance when we first came in couldn’t have been more rude. She didn’t greet us at all. She kept her head down as we were standing there for several minutes. All she had to do was say I’ll be right with you, but she didn’t bother to do that. She basically just scowled at us. 
   

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   Kevin VIP

   Detroit9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   45 minutes after seating to get water. Food was excellent but they were overcrowded and understaffed
   

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   Julia

   Chicago1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Service was horrible. We waited an hour and a half just for drinks and they gave us the wrong order. Wouldn’t recommend
   

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   DAVID

   Detroit32 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Met two friends for lunch, but planned for a late lunch to avoid the lunch crowd. We were seated immediately (on time). Service was quick, attentive, & efficient, without being intrusive. The dining room was emptying by then, so the noise level wasn’t bad. Food was served quickly and started out hot. Prices, like everywhere else, have gone up, but the food quality hasn’t gone down. Overall, I like dining here, but it is getting pricey.
   

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   Sachi VIP

   San Francisco1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Server didn't answer questions I asked about food appropriately. She didn't offer to change the food out, since it wasn't what I expected. They then charged several extra dollars for additions to the item (that I ordered based on her suggestion), and never told me I would be charged extra. The owner came and talked to me, spoke down and made excuses for the experience. No true apology was given. They did not offer to comp the meal. They did give money back for the extra charges after a long discussion. Would not return.
   

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   Andrea VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food and wonderful service! Will definitely be returning to Zola Bistro when back in Ann Arbor.
   

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    Pei

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Love my Thai chicken satay ! Yummy! Our waitress was quick and nice! Atmosphere was wonderful !
    

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