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Za Za's Clarendon Hills, Clarendon Hills, IL

Za Za's Clarendon Hills

4.7
4.7
1483 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
441 Ogden Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Northern Italian cusine in a cozy and relaxed environment. Known for our housemade dishes, delectable sauces, and generous portions. Voted best Italian food by West Surburban Magazine.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer a large variety of dishes to accommodate any size party or private event.

What 1,483 people are saying

Za Za's Clarendon Hills reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Za Za's Clarendon Hills is a beloved local gem with a cozy atmosphere and "wonderful fare." Known for "great seafood" and "amazing Italian food," the restaurant consistently delivers fresh, delicious dishes. Exceptional service, highlighted by standout servers like Bobby and Dana, ensures an "outstanding" dining experience. Despite occasional noise, the overall experience is "fabulous."

1,483 Reviews
  1. PETE

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local place. Very good food and service. Always a good meal!

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  2. Dan VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very attentive. The waiter was excellent very attentive as well and engaged with all of us and was very fun to deal with would highly recommend it. 

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  3. Ronald VIP

    Chicago48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great neighborhood jewel. Tasty generous portions. Service extraordinary. Love it.

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  4. Jeanine

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter dinner was delicious. Service was great. Dana was an attentive and kind server.

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  5. Valerie VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Even though we had a reservation, we had to wait an extra 15 minutes to be seated. However, once we sat down, the serve was great and the food was delicious. It is a bit expensive, but worth it in my opinion.

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  6. Lori VIP

    Minneapolis15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite Italian spots. Food is always fresh and delicious. Love all the fish dishes.

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  7. Steve VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Za Za's does a great job with Italian classics. Great service in an intimate bistro in the western suburbs. This is our Saturday evening tradition!

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  8. Linda

    Chicago3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Starting with the good stuff - our server was very attentive. We did ask for a carafe of water, since we tend to drink quite a bit, but that wasn't something that they could give us. However, she as well as the other staff ensured our glasses stayed filled the whole time. She was quick to refill the bread and to respond to any request that we had. The not so good ... was the food. I will admit - we are terribly spoiled by the ZaZa's in Lake Barrington so we arrived with high expectations. This place got OK ratings but it was like a cafeteria version of the food we are used to. Starting with the salad plates - one was delivered to the table smeared with butter and crumbs. And it was chilled - so someone put it in the refrigerator dirty! The Insalata alla ZaZa is one of our favorite items - it was about 2/3rds the size and a dollar more. The cucumbers had been frozen so they were mushy and the dressing seemed so watered down that it really didn't have any flavor. Usually we fight over the last couple of bites and mop up the dressing with the bread - but we didn't this time. The Chicken Romana was like soup chicken reheated under a broiler and doused with a greasy, sauce that was both overwhelming and underwhelming. The eggplant from the parmesan seemed like it might have been prepared the previous day and the patties had been sitting in grease until they were stacked with sauce and heated with the cheese on top. The marinara sauce on the eggplant was really decent - but the grease from frying the eggplant spoiled it. I can't vouch for the Rock Shrimp Aioli because I didn't have any, but they were tiny shrimp a little bigger than the size of a quarter. The batter on them was a pale yellow-ish beige - definitely not crispy. She ate them plain because she said the chili sauce was spicy but without any flavor and she didn't care for the aioli. We skipped dessert so I can't comment on that. Note: We were the first seating on a Saturday night.

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  9. Matthew

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great seafood. Great all-around Italian fare. Love this place.

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  10. Kelsey VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve waitress, Jessica, was amazing. This restaurant never disappoints!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Za Za's Clarendon Hills

441 Ogden Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Richmond
  • Neighborhood
    Clarendon Hills
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 2:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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