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Zinna's Bistro, Cranbury, NJ

Zinna's Bistro

4.7
4.7
1977 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
10 Cedarbrook Dr, Cranbury, NJ 08512

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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

Menu

Zinna's Bistro's menu was last updated on 1/6/2025.

Desserts

  • 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

                    Last updated: January 6, 2025

                    What 1,977 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

                    4.7
                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.6Food
                    • 4.7Service
                    • 4.7Ambience
                    • 4.4Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Loved For

                    • Middlesex

                      Best Ambiance

                    • Middlesex

                      Great for brunch

                    • Middlesex

                      Innovative

                    • Middlesex

                      Healthy

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Zinna's Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." The ambiance is enhanced by a "pleasant view of the lake" and intriguing eclectic decor. Guests appreciate the "homemade pasta" and "delicious" menu offerings. Though occasionally described as "a bit pricey," it remains a local favorite for its "friendly and engaging" atmosphere.

                    1,977 Reviews

                    1. Keith VIP

                      Philadelphia55 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined 3 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      The food was outstanding with friendly top notch service. Highly recommend!

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                    2. Michele VIP

                      New York City20 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined 4 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Both the food and service were excellent. Really enjoyed our dinner.

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                    3. Christy VIP

                      Philadelphia42 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined 4 days ago

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Food is consistency good with fresh and high quality ingredients

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                    4. Julie

                      Philadelphia9 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined 4 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Never disappointed here. The food the staff- certainly a notch above the rest. This is a hidden gem and worthy of keeping to myself for fear that I will never get a table if people find out how amazing this place is!! lol. Working our way through the menu and each dish better than the other. The pork chop is so tender it will melt in your mouth while the short rib just falls apart and becomes one with the risotto. Dessert? Go for the lemon out the HOME MADE carrot cake. Yum. Until next time!!

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                    5. Meredith

                      Philadelphia10 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined 7 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      The food was exceptional, and our server was top notch. Miss this restaurant since moving to SWFL.
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 6 days ago
                      Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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                    6. Judith VIP

                      New York City23 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on April 27, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Zinna's has a beautiful view of a pond, very attentive service, good food (a little salty), and, on a Sunday evening, was quiet. We enjoyed conversing with our friends
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 6 days ago
                      We appreciate your feedback! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the tranquil atmosphere and attentive service. We'll take note of your comment about the seasoning. Come back soon!

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                    7. Doug

                      Charleston1 review

                      3.0

                      Dined on April 25, 2025

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 2
                      3. Service 3
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Very over priced for four tiny, chewy scallops and runny risotto
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 6 days ago
                      Thank you for sharing your experience Doug. We’re sorry to hear that the portion sizes and quality did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll make sure to address it with our kitchen team.

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                    8. Daina

                      New York City1 review

                      3.0

                      Dined on April 25, 2025

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 3
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Honestly. Everything was great except they have significantly cut down the menu since we last visited and the food was not as it usually was. Hoping they restore their menu back to how it used to be
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 6 days ago
                      Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your overall experience! We understand how changes can affect your visits, and we appreciate your thoughts on the menu. We'll pass this along to the team.

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                    9. Lucille

                      Orlando2 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined on April 24, 2025

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Service was very good and food was very good but portion size seemed smaller than last time I was there. View of lake is always wonderful.
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 6 days ago
                      We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the service and the wonderful lake view Lucille! We appreciate your comments regarding the portion sizes and will certainly consider them as we strive to improve.

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                    10. Philip

                      New Jersey1 review

                      5.0

                      Dined on April 22, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      my first experience here. I was very happy. outdoor dining was quiet, with a pleasant view of the lake. service was efficient and friendly. Quality of the meal was excellent
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 6 days ago
                      We’re so pleased to hear that you had a great first experience Philip! Thank you for your compliments on the outdoor dining and service. We look forward to seeing you again!

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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 4.7 stars by 1977 OpenTable diners.

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

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                    Make a reservation

                    2 people
                    7:00 PM
                    Booked 9 times today
                    Google Map for Zinna's Bistro

                    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.
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