Zinicola

Name: Zinicola
Address: 14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28277
Telephone: (980) 299-2979
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1205)

$31 to $50

Italian

14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

Zinicola is located in Ballantyne Village across from Ballantyne hotel. Stop by and enjoy our modern Italian food by Chef and owner Richard Cranmer.
We make our pastas from scratch, just like my Nonna.

Our menu changes seasonally

www.zinicolaitalian.com

Zinicola also has a full bar, great wine and cocktail list. Located in front of the restaurant, a new patio with its own bar lends more seating.

Zinicola is great for large groups, meeting, parties, and private dining.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(980) 299-2979
Website
http://Zinicolaitalian.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Richard Cranmer
Private party facilities
Zinicola offers private rooms for 12 to 60 guests with special menu options. You can also book the whole restaurant for personal or business lunch or dinner which can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Location
14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277
Neighborhood
Ballantyne
Cross street
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
Parking details
Public lot is free & Ballantyne Village provides free valet service Thursday through Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Champagne Wine Dinner
$110.00 per person
Jul 16, 2025 only
Come join us on July 16th for a Champagne Dinner 5 courses paired with seafood.

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Popular dishes

Antipasto Platter$24.00
Cured Meats, Assorted Cheese, Marinated Olives, Roasted & Pickled Vegetables
Arancini$12.00
Peas, Taleggio Cheese, Calabrian Chili's
Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese $14.00
Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Balsamic Reduction, Roasted Peppers
Fried Calamari$16.00
Paprika Mayo, Spicy Tomato Sauce
House Meatballs$12.00
Beef, Veal, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan
Mussels$16.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Calabrian Chili's, Red Sauce
Grilled Octopus$18.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Black Tomato Sauce, Pancetta

Salads

Fig & Gorganzola $12.00
Mixed Greens, Prosciutto, Balasmic Vinaigrette, Walnuts
Caesar$10.00
Baby Romaine, Parmesan, White Anchovy, Bread Crisp
Arugula & Beets$10.00
Fried Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese, Gold & Red Beets, Pickled Onions, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sherry Vinaigrette
Heart of Palm & Artichoke $12.00
spring mix, Olives, Red onion, Tomato, Ricotta salata, Red wine vinaigrette

Pizza

Margherita$16.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
Prosciutto$18.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Arugula
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe$20.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Garlic, Parmesan
Wild Mushroom Pizza
Mushroom Pesto, Fontina, Ricotta, Balasmic Reduction, Truffle Oil
Artichoke & Olive Pizza$16.00

Pasta & Risotto

Gnocchi $24.00
Roasted Butternut Squash, Goranzola, Sage, Walnuts
Porcini Mushroom Risotto$24.00
Mushroom Puree, Parmesan
Eggplant Lasagna$16.00
Eggplant, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta Cheese
Pappardelle Bolognese$25.00
Veal, Beef, Tomato Sauce
Pasticcio al Forno$22.00
Bolognese, Bechamel, Penne, Parmesan
Seafood Rigatoni$28.00
Shrimp, Calamari, Crab Meat, Scallops, Garlic, Shallots, Broccoli, Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti Marinara$16.00
Tomato, Basil, Parmesan
Fettucini Duck Ragu $26.00
Duck Confit, White WIne, Crispy Duck Skin
Black Capellini Shrimp Scampi $28.00
White WIne, Garlic, Lemon, Chili Flakes
Gnocchi Primavera $22.00
Zuchchini, Tomato, eggplant caponata, Pesto

Entrees

Pan Seared Scallops $38.00
Roasted Cauliflower & Pureed Cauliflower, Peperonata, Pancetta
Branzino$34.00
Braised Fennel & Tomato, Capers, Olives, Lemon Butter Sauce
Chicken Parmesan$22.00
Served With Spaghetti
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops*$48.00
Hierloom Carrots, Brussel sprouts, Pesto, Red wine Demi
Braised Short Ribs $32.00
Celery Root Puree, Swiss Chard, Trumpet Mushrooms, Red Wine Demi

What 1,205 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlotte
Italian
Charlotte
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zinicola offers an exceptional Italian dining experience in South Charlotte, celebrated for its "excellent food and outstanding service." The restaurant boasts a refined ambiance with "freshly made pasta" and a diverse wine list. Standout dishes include the "amazingly tender octopus" and "delicious short rib ravioli." Regular patrons praise the attentive staff and commend the "wonderful atmosphere," making it a top choice for special occasions and date nights.

1,205 Reviews

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Grace
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great Italian restaurant! Our server, Jalen, was very helpful and welcoming. The food was excellent, and we 100% recommend!!
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Larry
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place is very comfortable, not to noisy, staff was very attentive. The manager and chef/owner came by to say hello. The food was excellent. Grilled octopus was grilled to perfection and very tender which is very hard to find and other restaurants!! Everything we order was great. We will be back!! Thank you!
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Mark VIP
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have to start this review with a confession that this was our first trip to Zinicola and that is a shame on me. I normally pride myself on being able to find fine dining that does not involve the arduous trip to Uptown Charlotte. We were planning to attend a retiree gathering nearby and I wasn’t wanting bar food so I did a nearby search and found this gem that will now most definitely be on our return list. We arrived on time for our reservation and were immediately greeted and seated. We chose some bar style seating with a firsthand view of all the kitchen activity. Our server (Layla) greeted us promptly and set about getting drink orders. Layla was in training (her 3rd night) and she worked along side her trainer (Benjamin) to be sure we were taken care of. You would never know Layla was a trainee other than some guidance she was getting on the order system, etc. She was outstanding and I think it showed how careful they are in their hiring because everyone we spoke with was extremely professional. She is a great find for them. Now to the food. We started with the calamari appetizer which I can say was as tender and tasty as any I have ever had. It came with two dipping sauces, both which were great. We both followed the appetizer up with Caesar salads. Normally, I have to ask if they have anchovies for a Caesar salad but not here. Just part of the dish as it should be. My wife is not a fan so I got hers as well. BONUS! My main course was the Pappardelle Bolognese and my wife had a ravioli stuffed with scallops dish. The ravioli was black because of the squid ink addition and it added its own from the sea taste. She was lucky to get her order in as they alerted us when they were reviewing the dishes that they only had one available. Both dishes were outstanding. We finished with a wonderful Tiramisu and were thoroughly stuffed. To Layla, Benjamin, Anya and Rich; thanks for a great dinner and wonderful evening. We will be back soon.
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Teresa VIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the Branzino, and it was fabulous! Highly recommend
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Vicen
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zinicola is an excellent Italian restaurant with a great staff.
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Stephanie
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zinicola is a wonderful, elegant Italian restaurant. The staff are very attentive and quick to offer suggestions. This is one of our favorite date night spots.
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Brian
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner for a special occasion. The staff was friendly, cool and very good at what they do. The food was made with care, from standards to unique specials. All ages loved their meals, and we’ll be going back soon!
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Kathleen VIP
Charlotte2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Second time dining at Zinicola first experience was great hence why we went again when a relative was in town from Buffalo NY. 2 diners ordered chicken Parmesan-found the chicken “stringy” as I have found organic chicken to be. It was very over saturated with sauce. Also ordered the eggplant lasagna. It was very bland, no texture. On another note, my daughter ordered the cacio e Pepe. She raved about it.
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Nancy VIP
Charlotte40 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best upscale Italian in South Charlotte. Try the octopus - amazingly tender and accompanied by baby veggies. Bolognese is perfection. For a richer dish try the rigatoni which has sausage and a bit of burrata. Extensive wine list. The atmosphere is refined and conducive to conversation. If Benjamin is your server, he is also a chef and gives amazing recommendations and service. Ask for a booth for date night.
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ann
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food. Our favorite is their calamari. delicious chocolate cake. super service
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FAQs

Zinicola offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 299-2979.

Zinicola is rated 4.7 stars by 1205 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277

Additional information

Cross street
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
Neighborhood
Ballantyne
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public lot is free & Ballantyne Village provides free valet service Thursday through Saturday.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Cranmer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://Zinicolaitalian.com/
Phone number
(980) 299-2979
Private party facilities
Zinicola offers private rooms for 12 to 60 guests with special menu options. You can also book the whole restaurant for personal or business lunch or dinner which can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Zinicola

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Champagne Wine Dinner

House Meatballs

Gnocchi

Chicken Parmesan

Appetizers

Antipasto Platter$24.00

Arancini$12.00

Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese $14.00

Fried Calamari$16.00

House Meatballs$12.00

Mussels$16.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Salads

Fig & Gorganzola $12.00

Caesar$10.00

Arugula & Beets$10.00

Heart of Palm & Artichoke $12.00

Pizza

Margherita$16.00

Prosciutto$18.00

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe$20.00

Wild Mushroom Pizza

Artichoke & Olive Pizza$16.00

Pasta & Risotto

Gnocchi $24.00

Porcini Mushroom Risotto$24.00

Eggplant Lasagna$16.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$25.00

Pasticcio al Forno$22.00

Seafood Rigatoni$28.00

Spaghetti Marinara$16.00

Fettucini Duck Ragu $26.00

Black Capellini Shrimp Scampi $28.00

Gnocchi Primavera $22.00

Entrees

Pan Seared Scallops $38.00

Branzino$34.00

Chicken Parmesan$22.00

Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops*$48.00

Braised Short Ribs $32.00

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