ZINO

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

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   ellen VIP

   San Francisco11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The salad on top of the risotto was way too salty, but otherwise the dish was tasty, a bit too filling. Service was excellent. My dining partners had the trout and said it was ok, a bit salty, not excellent.
   

   ZINOResponded on April 11, 2025

   Dear Ellen, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear the service stood out, though we’re sorry some of the dishes were a bit too salty. We’ll pass your comments along to the kitchen team to help improve the balance of flavors moving forward. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more perfect experience.
   

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   Ann VIP

   San Francisco18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Zino is an underappreciated gem. A beautiful dining room with high ceilings, lovely windows, and lots of space between tables, it has an utterly relaxing, beautiful atmosphere. The bar and lounge area are also very nice. I find it the perfect place to meet friends for lunch or dinner, since it is a block from downtown Berkeley BART. The menu has changed recently, so brunch and lunch are a fairly standard eggs, eggs Benedict, omelet, etc. menu, but my friends had the chicken wrap for lunch, and they enjoyed it. Overall, and excellent experience and an excellent value.
   

   ZINOResponded on April 11, 2025

   Dear Ann, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy the atmosphere at ZINO Restaurant and find it a great spot to meet friends. Your kind words about the space, convenient location, and overall experience mean a lot. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon!
   

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   Cori

   San Francisco41 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful decor ,a luxurious setting inside an historic hotel. Delicious food, cooked to perfection and excellent presentation; reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of the food. Service is 5 star. We had amazing appetizers- a Mediterranean plate of Muhamarra, hummus, olives, cucumbers, delicious pita and crab cakes- best we’ve ever had! The chicken scallopini in a mouthwatering mushroom sauce, deliciously paired with tender broccolini and mashed potatoes. The grilled salmon sat on an incredible and creative bed of barley, minced with a variety of vegetables - a delight to the palate. This is now on our list of favorite restaurants and will be bringing many guests back to enjoy this fine cuisine .
   

   ZINOResponded on April 11, 2025

   Dear Cori, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a memorable visit with us and that everything exceeded your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to ZINO Restaurant soon for another delicious experience!
   

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   Deborah

   San Francisco14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 31, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our reservation was for just when the restaurant had opened for dinner. Service was terrific. The seats at our table by the windows were quite deep, and I was a bit uncomfortable, but the waiter brought pillows which made sitting there quite comfortable. The crab cakes were different than what I expected, but were quite crispy and tasty. The Chicken Scallopini was tender and tasty with a lot of mushrooms, but there was just too much of the demi glacé. Good flavor, but a lot of sauce. The Half Rack Of Lamb was enjoyed greatly. The chops were individually grilled, but tender and delicious. The vegetable accompaniment was as good as it was beautiful.
   

   ZINOResponded on April 2, 2025

   Dear Deborah, We're so happy that you had a good time with us overall and that our delicious food offerings, as well as our team's service, left a positive impression on you. Thank you so much for the high rating, and we hope you'll consider returning to ZINO Restaurant soon for another pleasant dining experience.
   

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   Stacey

   Central Coast15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We just had appetizers and dessert, but they were both very good. Bartender was very generous with my whisky sour!
   

   ZINOResponded on March 30, 2025

   Dear Stacey, Thank you for dining with us recently. It's wonderful that you thoroughly enjoyed our delicious offerings, and we appreciate your perfect rating. We'd be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
   

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   Beatrice

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Bad risotto It tasted like airplane food. The rest was fine
   

   ZINOResponded on March 25, 2025

   Dear Beatrice, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad that most of your experience was satisfactory, and we’ve noted your comment about the risotto—it’s helpful as we work to improve our offerings. We hope to see you again!
   

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   Hannah

   San Francisco1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The falafel and hummus appetizer platter was very good, and the rest of the food was alright. Portions were very generous.
   

   ZINOResponded on March 17, 2025

   Dear Hannah, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the falafel and hummus platter and appreciated our generous portions. That said, we will share your comments with our team to ensure any opportunity for improvement is seized. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance to go above and beyond for you in the future.
   

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   Kenneth VIP

   San Francisco10 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   There were 8 of us in our party. We were seated at along table in the back corner which kept us out of the humddrum of the rest of the restaurant. Overall though the room was quiet. The service was attentive and professional yet friendly. The food was good and the portions, generous. The gluten free/vegetarian options were minimal.
   

   ZINOResponded on March 10, 2025

   Dear Kenneth, Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that you and your party enjoyed our friendly service, peaceful setting, and delicious food. Your concerns about gluten-free and vegetarian options are appreciated and will be shared with the team as we continually work to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back to ZINO Restaurant again soon.
   

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   Gregory VIP

   San Francisco13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is such a beautiful restaurant - great ambiance. We've been there several times in the past few years. And will go there again. But last night the food was a bit off. The little gems salad was under dressed and not particularly fresh. The chicken scallopini could have been great had the chicken been pounded a bit more and far fewer mushrooms (why are mushrooms so popular right now?). The Spaghetti with meatballs was quite good. Service was great, as usual. I wish more people would come to this restaurant. I think with more diners this could become a top bay area restaurant.
   

   ZINOResponded on March 7, 2025

   Dear Gregory, It's always a pleasure to welcome you back! We appreciate your feedback and will share it with our team. We are so glad you enjoyed our team's service, and we look forward to welcoming you back to ZINO Restaurant for another tremendous dining experience in the future.
   

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    elisia

    San Francisco21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    Several items on the menu were not available and the menu is already quite small. There was only one server and he was quite overwhelmed as the restaurant had quite a few tables full. Water, cocktails and food took quite some time. The aforementioned were quite tasty, so i will give it another try.
    

    ZINOResponded on March 9, 2025

    Dear Elisia, Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to share your valuable feedback. Providing an unforgettable dining experience is our top priority, so we regret the delays in service and the menu limitations you encountered during your recent visit. That said, we're pleased to hear that you were satisfied with your meal and plan on returning. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing you with delicious dishes alongside the exceptional, efficient service you deserve!
    

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