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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.9 (4148)
$30 and under
Italian
831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 59 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us.

An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 333-7000
  • Website
    http://www.zelompls.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason Gibbons
  • Location
    831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Cross street
    9th
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available Monday through Saturday after 6 p.m. Adjacent public lots and on-street parking are also available.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Zelo's menu was last updated on 6/11/2023.

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What 4,148 people are saying

Zelo 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Overall

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Italian

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zelo is a Minneapolis gem, celebrated for its "outstanding food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about dishes like the "tender walleye" and "amazing pasta." The atmosphere is inviting, though occasionally lively. With "attentive staff" and a diverse menu, it's perfect for special occasions or casual dining. Highly recommended!
4,148 Reviews

  1. Cheryl VIP

    Northwest Florida10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, fantastic food and drinks, terrific overall experience.

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  2. Ginger

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and friendly service. Food was hot, a lovely variety.

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  3. Elza VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, and service. The homemade pastas were great. The desserts wonderful too . Overall a five out of five experience.

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  4. Amanda VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food will be back for the copper river salmon special!!

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  5. Mary

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was great!!

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  6. Penny VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really had a wonderful meal and evening at Zelo. The food was so yummy and Erin, our server, was appropriately attentive and adorable! Our out-of-town visitors (from NYC, no less!) LOVED the restaurant. I’m proud that Zelo is such a lovely place to dine and am grateful that you were able to open after Covid. The only caveat is that it was extremely noisy, difficult for older people to hear eachother AND there was a lively, large group that made it even more difficult. When they left, it was much more comfortable talking to eachother. I don’t know what you can do about that, however. Thx for a great evening!

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  7. Jeff VIP

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always phenomenal food and experience. The Rossa is the best and chicken parm a favorite. The food holds up in take out too!

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  8. Valerie

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server Benjamin was terrific and the associated servers

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  9. Michael

    Minneapolis - St. Paul9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Octopus: Superb. Will order again! Extremely tender. The perfect amount of calabrian chile. Brilliant dish. Mussels: Average-Above average. Cauliflower: Average. Drenched in olive oil. Will not order again. Linguine di Mare: Superb. Incredible richness and balance. Can't wait to order again. Beef Tenderloin crostini: Excellent. A star dish. Tricolore salad: Average. Nothing exciting here. Will not order again. Spicy Crab Spaghetti: Very good. Buccatini: Very good. Mocktails: Excellent. Super tuscan by the glass: Average. Service: Immediately acknowledged on arrival by wait staff. Then some delays to order drinks and dinner (about 20-25 minutes). The staff refilling water and removing plates were perfect. The waiter may have been overextended (always seemed a little behind). Value: Mixed, given the food quality from average to superb. Hopefully our next visit will be outstanding.

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  10. Connie

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and the service was outstanding! Highly recommend!

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  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 59 times today
Google Map for Zelo

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available Monday through Saturday after 6 p.m. Adjacent public lots and on-street parking are also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Gibbons
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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