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: 4.5

4.5 (1997)

$30 and under

Italian

10 Cedarbrook Dr, Cranbury, NJ 08512

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2 people

Jun 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

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 1,997 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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 "excellent service," "amazing food," and a "beautiful view." Guests praise its "homemade pasta" and "varied menu," ensuring something new to try each visit. While some note occasional noise and pricing concerns, the "friendly staff" and "charming ambiance" make it a popular choice.

1,997 Reviews

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Susan
Charlotte62 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places to eat when visiting NJ. Mussels marinara were delicious although I do wish the bread was a tasty as the bread served when you sit at the table. Our dinner was the short ribs and the grouper. We always pick a dinner winner and it was the grouper; not to say the short ribs weren't, just that the grouper tasted more flavorful. Service was as it should be.
Zinna's BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit and found the mussels marinara delicious. We appreciate your comments about the bread and will keep that in mind for future improvements. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the grouper, and we look forward to welcoming you back to try more of our dishes!
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Michael
New York City10 reviews
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
To be fair it was a pretty full house with what seemed to be several large dinner parties. I’ve dined here several times before and have a given 5 star reviews. But what disappointed me most was the Chilean sea bass was dry and crusted thick in panko that seemed to only enhance how tasteless and parched it was… My apologies to Woody Allen the portion was so small. At $48 accompanied by sweet potato mash. It’s a shame because their starters with mussels and meatballs along with their bread is exceptional And the same can be said of the salads.
Zinna's BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you’ve enjoyed our starters and salads in the past. We sincerely apologize that the Chilean sea bass did not meet your expectations this time. Your comments about the portion size and preparation will be shared with our kitchen team to help us improve. We appreciate your loyalty and hope you'll give us another chance in the future.
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Michele VIP
New York City21 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner! Food was excellent and our server was very attentive. A great night!
Zinna's BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful dinner with excellent food and attentive service. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon for another great night at Zinna’s Bistro!
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Jan
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have an EXCELLENT meal when we go to Zinna’s Bistro. Food is outstanding and the carrot cake is my favorite! Service excellent too!
Zinna's BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for the amazing feedback! We're delighted to hear that you always get to enjoy an excellent meal with us. It's great to know that you love our food, especially the carrot cake! We can’t wait to serve you again on your next visit!
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Peter
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food have always been fantastic. The menu is just the right size, and everything is great.
Zinna's BistroResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve enjoyed both our service and food! Our menu is designed to have just the right offerings, and we appreciate your feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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P VIP
South Carolina14 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
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 on June 12, 2025
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 on June 8, 2025
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 on June 12, 2025
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 on June 12, 2025
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 on June 12, 2025
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 on June 12, 2025
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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FAQs

Zinna's Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with 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 4.5 stars by 1997 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 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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 1,997 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