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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.9 (4166)
$30 and under
Italian
831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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 4,166 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Italian

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zelo offers a refined dining experience in downtown Minneapolis, known for its "excellent food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the "fresh and flavorful" dishes, including the bucatini and sea bass. The atmosphere is lively, with "lovely decor," though some find it "a bit loud." Perfect for pre-theater dining.
4,166 Reviews

  1. Arthur

    Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is excellent. Service is superb. But very loud.

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  2. christine VIP

    Las Vegas21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dining experience I have had in years - from cocktails, to salad, main course, and dessert - it just got better and better. Our server, David, was outstanding!

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  3. Dr.

    Minneapolis - St. Paul9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always excellent. Because of the acoustics of the room, be ready for a loud, boisterous room. There really isn't anything to do about this; just enjoy the energy.

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  4. Tim

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It seemed to be rather slow in the restaurant, and the food came out slow. We started off with a child baby salad split by two, and then we ordered our entrées. My meatballs were kind of dry, and Hercus had cilantro in it, which we did not see on the menu so we just had to pick it up. I’m glad that you guys are back open. 612-505-7274. Tim

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  5. Daniel

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Outstanding service. A lot of noise, but, perhaps due to the very high ceilings, the three of us (in a booth) we able to hear each other. Excellent place for pre-theatre dinner.

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  6. Patrick VIP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Zelo in 15+ years and had a great experience. Lovely decor, much more tasteful than before. Food was fresh and flavorful--especially the caprese salad and bucatini. 0ur server and her assistant were great--friendly, efficient and professional without being overly formal. My only wish is that we hadn't had to rush to our show before desert came. Big thanks to everyone involved!

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  7. Victor

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Liked the food. We’ll try this place again when we get the chance to visit.

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  8. Alicia

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so fresh and delicious. The flavors were perfectly Balanced. It was a treat with every bite.

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  9. Nancy

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, Knowledgable, Experienced Chef, Excellent Service, Helpful! Would highly recommend this restaurant!

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  10. lisa VIP

    Nebraska6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good wine list and excellent lasagna!!! Very good service

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  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Minneapolis
  5. Downtown / North Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 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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