Zinna's Bistro

Name: Zinna's Bistro
Address: 10 Cedarbrook Dr, Cranbury, NJ, United States, 08512
Telephone: (609) 860-9600
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1992)

$30 and under

Italian

10 Cedarbrook Dr, Cranbury, NJ 08512

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

WE HAVE MOVED! Visit us at 10 Cedarbrook Drive, Cranbury, NJ!
Zinna's Bistro is a family-owned and operated Italian-American bistro that opened in January 2010. It is one of the hidden gems that make up the treasured Cranbury community. At Zinna's, we believe that your fine dining experience starts with quality. We showcase homemade pastas and produce grown on our premises as well as the freshest ingredients the Garden State has to offer. From food to service, we strive to provide a dining experience you will only find here.

We do NOT allow outside desserts (there will be a $5 per person fee) Zinna's Bistro offers all cakes & desserts call to place an order for your upcoming event or party.

20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. We are limited to splitting checks to 3 per table. An additional 3.38% is applied for all credit card transactions. Entree Sharing Fee of $10 per person applies.

HOURS:
Tuesday-Friday
12PM-3PM
5PM-9PM

Saturday-Sunday
12PM-3PM
4PM-9PM

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(609) 860-9600
Website
http://www.zinnasbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chris Zinna
Catering
Full service on- and off-premise catering options are available for all special occasions all year round. We have up to 6 Food Trucks available for booking. Call us and ask to be directed to our Food Truck department or email ZinnaFoodTruck@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Zinna’s Bistro, a family-owned Italian-American restaurant, has been serving the community since 2010. Now located at 10 Cedarbrook Drive, Cranbury, we offer fresh ingredients from our onsite garden and homemade pasta. Perfect for family outings, date nights, or special occasions, we create meals and memories with every visit.

Location
10 Cedarbrook Dr, Cranbury, NJ 08512
Neighborhood
Cranbury
Cross street
Dey Road/ 535
Parking details
Free Parking
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Flourless Chocolate Cake$10.00
Two pieces of rich dark chocolate cake, one topped with vanilla drizzle, the other with a raspberry drizzle
Mom's Seasonal Buckle$12.00
House made buckle with the monthly in season fruit of New Jersey
Naiya's Frozen Parfait$9.00
A creamy frozen treat made with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. Ask your server what this months fruit is
Mom's Lemon Cake$9.00
Mom’s secret recipe topped with sugar glaze, vanilla gelato, sour cherry compote
Mom's Carrot Cake$9.00
topped with cream cheese frosting
Mini Cannoli (3)$9.00
sweet mascarpone, chocolate chips, powdered sugar
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae$9.00
house made chocolate chip cookie, vanilla gelato, chocolate syrup, cookie crumble, house made whipped cream

Drinks

Fair Trade Organic 100% Peruvian Coffee & Herbal Teas Available

Single & Double Espresso
Cappuccino

What 1,992 people are saying

Zinna's Bistro 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Middlesex
Innovative
Middlesex
Healthy
Middlesex
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zinna's Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive service." The menu boasts fresh, homemade Italian dishes with varied options, ensuring something new each visit. Guests appreciate the beautiful views and cozy atmosphere. "Standout features" include personalized service and consistent quality, making it a go-to spot for many.

1,992 Reviews

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P VIP
South Carolina14 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Nowhere in the description on OpenTable, did it say it is BYOB. Also, the place was so cold. It was uncomfortable during the entire dinner. I complained twice. We moved our table once. They did not shut the overhead fans off nor adjusted the level of temperature. The food was average Italian food. Nothing special.
Zinna's BistroResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the discomfort you experienced with the temperature and any confusion about our BYOB policy. We’ll review our OpenTable listing to ensure clarity and address the climate control issues you mentioned. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
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Michael VIP
New York City9 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was fantastic from the service to the food to the ambiance. My only issue is that close way too early 9PM on a Saturday.
Zinna's BistroResponded 2 days ago
We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit! Thank you for the kind words about our service, food, and ambiance. We’ll take your feedback about our closing time into consideration as we evaluate our hours. Hope to welcome you back soon!
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Joseph
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Zinna's is understaffed. Hence, the service was adequate but not great. Zena's has decided to add credit card surcharge to the bill when you pay by credit card. I think this is stupid. If you are incurring extra cost adjust the prices on the menu. Once we see a restaurant start playing this game we take them off our short list of places to dine.
Zinna's BistroResponded 2 days ago
We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the service delays. We’re always actively working to improve. Regarding the surcharge, we understand your perspective and will take it into account as we review our policies. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Omar VIP
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time there, the place looked phenomenal. The view is beautiful. The food was amazing and our waiter was great. He was very attentive and answered all our questions. Definitely will return.
Zinna's BistroResponded 2 days ago
We’re so happy your first visit was such a positive experience! Thank you for appreciating the view, food, and service; we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to our team. Looking forward to your next visit!
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Susan
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zinna’s does not disappoint. The menu options change a bit so there’s always something new to try. We sat outside which was very nice on a late spring day. The staff is always attentive and gracious.
Zinna's BistroResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your loyalty and kind words! We love keeping the menu fresh and are thrilled you enjoyed the outdoor seating and service. Can’t wait to welcome you back for another great meal!
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David
New York City33 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
1st time dining; wonderful service and overall experience!
Zinna's BistroResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for choosing us for your first visit! We’re thrilled you had a wonderful experience and appreciate your kind words. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Jackie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent. However table was so small that shared dishes were brought out in stages instead of all at once.
Zinna's BistroResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your kind words about the food and service! We appreciate your feedback about the table size and dish timing; we’ll take this into consideration for future seating arrangements. We hope to see you again soon!
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Janet VIP
New Jersey121 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Zinna's is one of our go to restaurants however our last visit was very disappointing. We were the first couple to arrive from our party of 4. Sat for over 10 minutes with no acknowledgement. Shortly after, our friends arrived and we continued to sit. I communicated to the host that we had not seen a waiter. Eventually he came by and said he was waiting for the rest of our party to arrive. Not only were they there, how about offering water and opening our wine while we were waiting. I want to stress that our server seemed like a nice guy and he was personable, just completely off the mark. We ended up opening our own wine as we got tired of waiting. The restaurant was not that busy so I am not sure what the problem was. Regarding food, I was pleased with the artichoke appetizer and chicken milanese. My husband ordered the wedge salad which was fine and the pan seared grouper which was overcooked. Our friends ordered the sea bass (very small portion for $48.00) and shrimp francese which she was happy with. Dessert consisted of seasonal buckle and tiramisu. Both were delicious.
Zinna's BistroResponded 2 days ago
We truly appreciate your loyalty and your detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the delays in service and the issues with your meal; this is not the experience we aim to provide. Your comments about timing, portion size, and food preparation are valuable, and we’ll address them with our team. We’re glad you still enjoyed some dishes and hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future.
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John VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Tonight’s server was above outstanding. Recommendations were spot on. Menu is always tantalizing and varietal. With limited number of patrons, noise level was superb.
Zinna's BistroResponded on May 22, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that CJ provided outstanding service and that you enjoyed our menu and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful evening!
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minal
South Carolina7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come here many many times as we find this place has everything for everyone. We love the food, service and the ambience. They are constantly looking for ways to do things better. We highly recommend this place to everyone.
Zinna's BistroResponded on May 22, 2025
We truly appreciate your continued support and are delighted to hear that Zinnas Bistro has become a favorite for you. Thank you for your recommendations, and we can’t wait to serve you again soon!
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FAQs

Zinna's Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Zinna's Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 860-9600.

Zinna's Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 1992 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

10 Cedarbrook Dr, Cranbury, NJ 08512

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Dey Road/ 535
Neighborhood
Cranbury
Hours of operation
Brunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Zinna
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.zinnasbistro.com/
Phone number
(609) 860-9600
Catering
Full service on- and off-premise catering options are available for all special occasions all year round. We have up to 6 Food Trucks available for booking. Call us and ask to be directed to our Food Truck department or email ZinnaFoodTruck@gmail.com
Private party facilities
Zinna’s Bistro, a family-owned Italian-American restaurant, has been serving the community since 2010. Now located at 10 Cedarbrook Drive, Cranbury, we offer fresh ingredients from our onsite garden and homemade pasta. Perfect for family outings, date nights, or special occasions, we create meals and memories with every visit.

Zinna's Bistro

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Sweet Heat Calamari

Gemelli Nero

Mom's Carrot Cake

Menu

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Cake$10.00

Mom's Seasonal Buckle$12.00

Naiya's Frozen Parfait$9.00

Mom's Lemon Cake$9.00

Mom's Carrot Cake$9.00

Mini Cannoli (3)$9.00

Chocolate Chip Cookie Sundae$9.00

Drinks

Single & Double Espresso

Cappuccino

What 1,992 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Zinna's Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Zinna's Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Zinna's Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information