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Zola + BarZola

Name: Zola + BarZola
Address: 585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94301
Telephone: (650) 521-0651
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1289)

$31 to $50

French

585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighborhood gem

BarZola offers an elevated cocktail experience complemented by a dinner menu from the Zola kitchen. We feature an array of French and California wines, as well as the best and closest sourced meat and produce of the season.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Californian, American
Hours of operation
Bar Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(650) 521-0651
Website
http://zolapa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ben Robin
Private party facilities
We offer a variety of Private Event options. Please visit our website to submit an inquiry.

Location
585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Cross street
Hamilton
Parking details
Public parking lot is located across the street under City Hall. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
Caltrain, Palo Alto Station.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,289 people are saying

Zola + BarZola reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zola + BarZola offers a vibrant dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "perfectly seasoned" dishes like duck breast and scallops. The atmosphere is "stylish," with a cozy vibe and a "fun and attentive" staff. Ideal for special occasions, it's a "favorite spot in Palo Alto."

1,289 Reviews

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Elizabeth VIP
San Francisco Bay Area40 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely evening and anniversary dinner. We experienced a relaxed pace that allowed us to catch up with our dining companions and enjoy the wonderful food and wine.
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Don
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We didn't love it. We ordered Escargot, they were overcooked, rubbery, and dry and there was zero garlicky butter to drench bread in - and isn't that half the point? The French Onion Soup's broth was actually too strong, it tasted like it was condensed but never watered down or brought to the right concentration. The Parker House Rolls were excellent and the Parisian Gnocchi was fine. Cocktails were great. We were also right by the kitchen and they were blasting music; I get it, it makes the day go by, but not when it bleeds into the dining room and ruins the dinner vibe.
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Jennifer VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely ambience and friendly service. Great menu but execution was hit or miss, with everything being overly salty and buttery. I love French food and have spent a great deal of time in France, and not at all afraid of salt and fat, but the kitchen overdid it by far. I would still go back since it is local and has promise but will ask for them to go moderate on the salt.
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Anil VIP
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There are a lot of wonderful restaurants in Palo Alto, but Zola stands above them all. Excellent food - we go there often and each time there are new dishes/variations that we love and enjoy. Desserts are exquisite. Must enjoy!
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Gary
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Bar Zola is a lively place with wonderful French food, inspired cocktails, and friendly, engaging wait staff. We started with the bone marrow; not my favorite but my wife loved it. The little gem green salads were enormous, probably dinner size, and perfectly dressed (we ordered without the sieved egg). My wife had the flat iron steak, perfectly done, with pommes frites that I snatched a few. I had the 38 north duck breast, because I knew how difficult it was to cook them. They were generous and also done perfectly. We were full after dinner, and we weren't expecting to order dessert. But because Zola was aware this was a special occasion, brought out a creme brulee for us on the house. Service was excellent and attentive, and our server had a great sense of humor. Because Bar Zola is a popular French bistro, there are likely other French speaking diners nearby. Some diners allowed us to try our intermediate knowledge of the language in conversations. The meal was pricey, but we enjoyed the experience and thought it well worth it. We will definitely return to Bar Zola.
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David VIP
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Zola / Bar Zola and it won't be our last. We shared two starters (a seasonal garden salad and the French Onion Soup -- which the kitchen thoughtfully split into two smaller portions for us), and we ordered the boullabaisse and the hangar steak/frites. Both were excellent: the boullabaisse was well-seasoned and the seafood was properly cooked, not rubbery at all (a common problem with cioppino, boullabaisse, and other mixed seafood dishes), while the hangar steak was cooked perfectly to a medium rare, accompanied by a nice chimichurri and was considerably more tender than expected. We finished the meal sharing a chocolate mousse (also excellent!). A well-executed, tasty meal accompanied by excellent service in a nice atmosphere. Highly recommended!
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Susan
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant with delicious food and great drinks. I had the best gnocchi ever! Menu is limited.
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Maria
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Skip the Outside seating . It is in the street . Expensive restaurant to be seated on the street. Food was ok maybe a bit overpriced Onion soup was good. The steak with chimichurry was to salty Skip the escargots.
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Simon
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the best night at Zola! Outside table with the overhead heater on. The perfect spot for our graduation celebration. Staff was so kind, helpful and attentive. Food was simply amazing. Flavors, textures, presentation. Hard to emphasize just one, but the rhubarb pie was heaven! Inside room is tastefully decorated with great ambiance and beautiful lighting.
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Sebastian
Unspecified4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food like always! Service, impeccable. Scallops where unbelievable
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Zola + BarZola is rated 4.6 stars by 1289 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Hamilton
Neighborhood
Palo Alto
Hours of operation
Bar Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Californian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public parking lot is located across the street under City Hall. Street parking is also available.
Public transit
Caltrain, Palo Alto Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ben Robin
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://zolapa.com/
Phone number
(650) 521-0651
Private party facilities
We offer a variety of Private Event options. Please visit our website to submit an inquiry.

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