ZINO

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

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   Joseph VIP

   San Francisco173 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Our server and the ambience at Zino were great. The food, however, was just average.
   

   ZINOResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Joseph, Thank you for providing your valuable thoughts. It's terrific that you were impressed with our inviting atmosphere and attentive service. Rest assured, our team will work diligently to create the fresh and flavorful food offerings you desire. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope to have another chance to go above and beyond for you in the future.
   

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   Dan

   San Francisco2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   The service was outstanding. The food was good, but I would not consider it fine dining. The was a large group of young ladies celebrating a bridle shower so it was very noisy at times.
   

   ZINOResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Dan, Thank you for joining us and for your kind words about our service. We’re thrilled to hear our team made a positive impression. While we’re glad you also enjoyed the meal, we regret the atmosphere wasn’t quite what you expected. While celebrations bring a certain energy, we understand the importance of maintaining a refined and relaxed ambiance, and we’ll be mindful of that balance moving forward. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more elevated experience.
   

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   Cheryl VIP

   San Francisco22 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We often have Sunday brunch here before Berkeley Rep. Food is dependable with enough variety. Our waiter (Kyle?) was particularly accommodating and friendly. Always a pleasant experience.
   

   ZINOResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Cheryl, Thank you for sharing your experience at ZINO Restaurant. We're pleased that our variety of culinary offerings and hospitality made a positive impression. Your feedback is important to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another Sunday brunch!
   

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   ellen VIP

   San Francisco11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

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

   The salad on top of the risotto was way too salty, but otherwise the dish was tasty, a bit too filling. Service was excellent. My dining partners had the trout and said it was ok, a bit salty, not excellent.
   

   ZINOResponded on April 11, 2025

   Dear Ellen, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear the service stood out, though we’re sorry some of the dishes were a bit too salty. We’ll pass your comments along to the kitchen team to help improve the balance of flavors moving forward. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more perfect experience.
   

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   Ann VIP

   San Francisco18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

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

   Zino is an underappreciated gem. A beautiful dining room with high ceilings, lovely windows, and lots of space between tables, it has an utterly relaxing, beautiful atmosphere. The bar and lounge area are also very nice. I find it the perfect place to meet friends for lunch or dinner, since it is a block from downtown Berkeley BART. The menu has changed recently, so brunch and lunch are a fairly standard eggs, eggs Benedict, omelet, etc. menu, but my friends had the chicken wrap for lunch, and they enjoyed it. Overall, and excellent experience and an excellent value.
   

   ZINOResponded on April 11, 2025

   Dear Ann, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy the atmosphere at ZINO Restaurant and find it a great spot to meet friends. Your kind words about the space, convenient location, and overall experience mean a lot. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon!
   

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   Cori VIP

   San Francisco41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

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

   Beautiful decor ,a luxurious setting inside an historic hotel. Delicious food, cooked to perfection and excellent presentation; reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of the food. Service is 5 star. We had amazing appetizers- a Mediterranean plate of Muhamarra, hummus, olives, cucumbers, delicious pita and crab cakes- best we’ve ever had! The chicken scallopini in a mouthwatering mushroom sauce, deliciously paired with tender broccolini and mashed potatoes. The grilled salmon sat on an incredible and creative bed of barley, minced with a variety of vegetables - a delight to the palate. This is now on our list of favorite restaurants and will be bringing many guests back to enjoy this fine cuisine .
   

   ZINOResponded on April 11, 2025

   Dear Cori, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable visit with us and that everything exceeded your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to ZINO Restaurant soon for another delicious experience!
   

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   Deborah

   San Francisco14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

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

   Our reservation was for just when the restaurant had opened for dinner. Service was terrific. The seats at our table by the windows were quite deep, and I was a bit uncomfortable, but the waiter brought pillows which made sitting there quite comfortable. The crab cakes were different than what I expected, but were quite crispy and tasty. The Chicken Scallopini was tender and tasty with a lot of mushrooms, but there was just too much of the demi glacé. Good flavor, but a lot of sauce. The Half Rack Of Lamb was enjoyed greatly. The chops were individually grilled, but tender and delicious. The vegetable accompaniment was as good as it was beautiful.
   

   ZINOResponded on April 2, 2025

   Dear Deborah, We're so happy that you had a good time with us overall and that our delicious food offerings, as well as our team's service, left a positive impression on you. Thank you so much for the high rating, and we hope you'll consider returning to ZINO Restaurant soon for another pleasant dining experience.
   

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   Stacey

   Central Coast15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

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

   We just had appetizers and dessert, but they were both very good. Bartender was very generous with my whisky sour!
   

   ZINOResponded on March 30, 2025

   Dear Stacey, Thank you for dining with us recently. It's wonderful that you thoroughly enjoyed our delicious offerings, and we appreciate your perfect rating. We'd be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
   

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   Beatrice

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

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

   Bad risotto It tasted like airplane food. The rest was fine
   

   ZINOResponded on March 25, 2025

   Dear Beatrice, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad that most of your experience was satisfactory, and we’ve noted your comment about the risotto—it’s helpful as we work to improve our offerings. We hope to see you again!
   

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    Hannah

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

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

    The falafel and hummus appetizer platter was very good, and the rest of the food was alright. Portions were very generous.
    

    ZINOResponded on March 17, 2025

    Dear Hannah, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the falafel and hummus platter and appreciated our generous portions. That said, we will share your comments with our team to ensure any opportunity for improvement is seized. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance to go above and beyond for you in the future.
    

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