Zio's Italian Kitchen

07/04/09

Yeah, no.

by BunnyHop at Citysearch

Took forever for the food to come out...by the time my friend was done eating, mine came to the table. Like, seriously?

Drink were never refilled, even after trying to get the waitress's attention.

Overall, food was was normal Italian. Nothing to rave about.

• Pros: Decent deals sometimes
• Cons: Service

11/20/06

best corporate italian food chain in the SE side of Houston

by missorenishii at Citysearch

there aren't very many italian restaurants on this side of town ... the quaint mom-n-pop ones are out of the way and hard to find, but nevertheless, this corporate italian chain is a good substitute. the food is of good quality, has a decent wine bar, and the desserts are quite tasty (the tiramisu is probably one of their better highlights). the ambience is lovely, capturing the charm and cozy feel that an italian restaurant should. although i have tried better italian food elsewhere, it will still satisfy your palette. great place to have a romantic dinner for 2 ... or for a small gathering of friends.*

• Pros: tiramisu

A family-friendly casual and affordable approach to Italian trattoria dining.

by Joshua Hinsdale at Citysearch

In Short
With whimsical trattoria decor, including lots of hanging pots and pans, black-and-white photos and Italian-inspired knickknacks, Zio's creates a pleasant--if not necessarily authentic--atmosphere for enjoying an Italian meal. Families, young dates and subdued couples appreciate the spacious dining room and unpretentious service. The menu offers such classic favorites as chicken pomodoro, chicken Alfredo, lasagna and shrimp with angel hair marinara. The apple crisp is served hot and fresh, with slivers of green apple and vanilla ice cream on top.