Restaurant Zola
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 320-7778
Fax: (615) 320-6030
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- S 29th Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Dining 2007, Special Occasion Dining 2007, Romantic Dining 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Message from Restaurant Zola
The warmth, art, and romance of the Mediterranean at Restaurant Zola.
- Award-winning Restaurant
- Fresh Seafood
- Wine List
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Editorial Review for Restaurant Zola – by Mindy Merrell
In Short
This cozy little building's inviting, gauzy look serves as a soothing backdrop for the complex Mediterranean-inspired menu. Enthusiastic and accommodating servers lead you and your adventurous companions for a ride on the chef's magic carpet. Calling the appetizers "provocations" should tell you something right away. Be prepared for the flavors of Greece, Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Adventurous palates take on catfish marinated in rosemary-garlic-infused buttermilk and pork tenderloin with apple brie empanadilla.
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Insider Tips
When to GoMonthly wine dinners pair wines from a particular vineyard with a five-course meal for $65 to $75 per person.
Save TimeMake reservations to avoid a long wait.
The ExtrasAsk your server about the weekly vegetarian special. A (V) on the menu denotes items that can be prepared meat-free.
Where to SitOn a slow night, ask for a table in the romantic, semi-private Tent Room.
The ExtrasThe largest indoor mural in Nashville is located in their main dining room.
User Reviews for Restaurant Zola
07/07/2008 Posted by minakash
We had reservations for 3 couples on a slow Saturday night. The night started off on a bad note when we couldn't get our server to take our drink orders...then as she was going through all the food they were OUT of she said only a couple of Salmon dishes left. When asked if she would go back and ask the chef to save one of the Salmon dishes she refused. Which set the tone for the entire evening...Horrible service...horrible food. One of the fish entrees came out raw while the other food came out cooked but cold. It took almost 3 hours to get through this painful dinner. Zola's has lost 6 customers! I will NEVER return.
Pros: The dinner finally ended
Cons: horrible experience.
06/03/2008 Posted by cray31
Best food in Nashville. Chef Deb knows her stuff & combinations of herbs, spices, & choice of accompaniments superb. Mixed review due to inattentive server. Greatly disappointed with only one vegetarian entree & like previous reviewers, was told must call ahead “special requests.” If so, WHY does Zola make a point of playing to the vegetarian aspect of their menu? Luckily, the one vegetarian entrée was delicious, & if it had been served hot, rather than room temperature, we would’ve been 100% satisfied. (Not on the chef, but server, who delayed delivery.) Lamb entrée too was room temperature, however, flavors are exquisite! Had lamb in Greece & this was even better. Tender, moist, flavorful! Accompanying grilled eggplant sandwich divine. Sides: Sugar peas in butter sauce, spinach w/ parm & grilled zucchini. All excellent, favorite zucchini. Pleasantly surprised at generous portion size…enough for leftovers. Best dish: Fried Casseri Cheese Starter with roasted tomatoes, spinach soufflé, & candied lemon peel. Delicious, delightful, & simply the best appetizer we’ve ever encountered. Will return to Zola for the food but ask for a different server. Took 30 minutes to get our drinks. Cosmos were watery & lacked flavor & Sangria tasted like a Mimosa at a cheap brunch. (My friend has a long history of running restaurants & was appalled by the server’s attitude.) Had eaten at Ruby Tuesday’s a week prior & left our server an $18 tip on a $30 total bill…we are not hard to please & always reward good service. Total bill with 2 entrees, appetizer, 3 side dishes, & 3 adult beverages came to just over $93.00 including tax. We opted not to have dessert or coffee. Maitre de was thoughtful, & professional. Overall I am impressed with Zola’s atmosphere & food, just be forewarned that there is at least one server who does not make the grade at this fine establishment. No one should have watery drinks or food that is not hot when served while dining at this level.
Pros: The food hands down is the best in Nashville for flavor & satisfaction. Exquisite!
Cons: Not much parking & slow & inattentive service.
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