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Zola Bistro, Ann Arbor, MI

Zola Bistro

4.4 (847)
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American
3030 Washtenaw Ave., Suite 101, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Zola Bistro is a modern, independently owned and operated bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on Ann Arbor’s East Side.

Our menus are inspired by flavors and recipes borrowed from European and Mediterranean cultures and cuisine, including some Turkish recipes. We are committed to sourcing the most fresh and the highest quality ingredients available and supporting local businesses, farms and suppliers.

Zola Bistro’s seasonal menus emphasize organic and local produce, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat and seafood.
Our full service bar features artisanal cocktails, local craft on draft and a rotating wine selection that has been selected from various small production vineyards throughout the world.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, International, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (734) 477-8088
  • Website
    http://www.bistrozola.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    3030 Washtenaw Ave., Suite 101, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • Neighborhood
    Ann Arbor
  • Cross street
    Platt Rd. <br />Located in the Arbor Hills Shopping Plaza
  • Parking details
    Ample free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the building.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 847 people are saying

Zola 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Ann Arbor

    Great for brunch

  • Ann Arbor

    Innovative

  • Ann Arbor

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zola Bistro offers "amazing food" with a diverse menu and standout dishes like the Dutch Oven pancake. The atmosphere is generally pleasant, and staff are often "attentive" and "wonderful." However, noise levels can be high, and there have been occasional service hiccups. Despite some criticisms, many diners "definitely want to go back."
847 Reviews

  1. Sue VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the fun combinations of flavors that Zola Bistro provides. We enjoyed the Moroccan 'cigars,' Moroccan salmon, and miso tofu dishes. Clean, fresh, delicious!

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  2. Scott VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Made a reservation for 6 on Easter Sunday. We were visiting our daughter who is a student in Ann Arbor. We were very excited and impressed by the menu. I ordered the chicken and waffles. Was served a nearly RAW chicken thigh. That’s a huge no no for a kitchen to turn out. Raw chicken is a very dangerous situation. I let the server know and she took it back. Asked for new waffles too as they were soaked in the uncooked chicken juices. She reluctantly agreed to put in an order for more waffles. Gee thanks…🤔 Server returned to tell me the kitchen wanted me to know the chicken was red because it was a thigh….sorry but I eat a lot of dark meat and know the difference in appearance and texture between cooked and uncooked chicken. That chicken was RAW! I couldn’t believe the audacity of this place trying to put the blame on me for this situation. The rest of my party’s food was mediocre at best and for the price it was highly unacceptable. I would definitely not recommend this place. All I can think is that there was not an actual chef in that kitchen. The ones I know have way too much pride in their work to send out raw chicken. They should’ve been scolding and correcting their line cooks not trying to project the blame on me. I rarely send back food. When it’s about my health and well being though I make no apologies or compromise. We will never be back.

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  3. steve

    Wisconsin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food mediocre. Way too expensive for brunch. Charged extra for more syrup for a waffle.

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  4. DAVID

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love ZB, but a little criticism can be helpful. The food, generally, is excellent, the wait staff are attentive. BUT, it is exceptionally noisy, even when half full. It’s difficult to have a conversation at times, and the noise level diminishes the ambience. An investment in sound dampening would go a long way. Otherwise, 5 stars.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful server! Food was good. Prices are (as ever) v. Expensive.

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  6. TFluke

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was amazing, service was great keep that coffee coming

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  7. Susan Kamper

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The hostess at the entrance when we first came in couldn’t have been more rude. She didn’t greet us at all. She kept her head down as we were standing there for several minutes. All she had to do was say I’ll be right with you, but she didn’t bother to do that. She basically just scowled at us. 

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  8. Kevin

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    45 minutes after seating to get water. Food was excellent but they were overcrowded and understaffed

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  9. Julia

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was horrible. We waited an hour and a half just for drinks and they gave us the wrong order. Wouldn’t recommend

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  10. DAVID

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Met two friends for lunch, but planned for a late lunch to avoid the lunch crowd. We were seated immediately (on time). Service was quick, attentive, & efficient, without being intrusive. The dining room was emptying by then, so the noise level wasn’t bad. Food was served quickly and started out hot. Prices, like everywhere else, have gone up, but the food quality hasn’t gone down. Overall, I like dining here, but it is getting pricey.

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FAQs

Zola Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (734) 477-8088.

Zola Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 847 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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3030 Washtenaw Ave., Suite 101, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Platt Rd. <br />Located in the Arbor Hills Shopping Plaza
  • Neighborhood
    Ann Arbor
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, International, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample free parking is available in the lots adjacent to the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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