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Zelo, Minneapolis, MN

Zelo

4.9
4.9
4129 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us.

An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 333-7000
  • Website
    http://www.zelompls.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason Gibbons
  • Location
    831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Cross street
    9th
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available Monday through Saturday after 6 p.m. Adjacent public lots and on-street parking are also available.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Zelo's menu was last updated 2023-06-11.

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What 4,129 people are saying

Zelo 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Overall

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Italian

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for fine wines

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zelo offers a "great dining experience" with "excellent food" and "superb service." Known for its diverse menu, it caters to vegetarians and seafood lovers alike. Guests praise the "fantastic" ambiance and attentive staff, making it perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional noise, Zelo remains a "downtown Minneapolis staple."

4,129 Reviews

  1. John

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. My wife and I had 6 different appetizers and they were all great. Then we finished by splitting a desert.

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  2. Steve

    Minneapolis31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With a great time. Cory, our waiter was outstanding. Certainly not his first rodeo. Food was terrific and we made our show easily.

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  3. L VIP

    Minneapolis146 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The walleye special was a delight—tender and flavorful. The music was loud, and the salad was salty.

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  4. Brenda VIP

    Minneapolis16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Benjamin was our server and he was awesome. We came early and had a reservation and there was absolutely no problem seating us. The noise level was low initially but got noisy the longer we sat there. The food was outstanding including bread and appetizers. We loved both our old fashioned and martini. We will be back!

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  5. Kia

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience as always. The specials were wonderful choices. My guest (from out of town) commented that it was her best lunch in Minneapolis thus far!

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  6. Nancy VIP

    Minneapolis127 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Extremely noisy restaurant. We both ordered the spaghetti and meatballs dish. It was very good. However, the first course of ceaser salads were not. The dressing was off and the whole salad was soggy. I couldn't eat mine. This restaurant seemed to be all about turning tables. The hostess was constantly roaming around with a notepad about how much longer the tables would be occupied. We did not feel very welcomed. Not sure we would go back.

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  7. Bruce

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, maybe preheat your plates to a higher temperature. Otherwise great food, help was kind, efficient, and knowledgeable

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  8. Maggie

    Seattle8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. The service is attentive but not overly so. All of the entrees our party had (bucatini, butternut squash ravioli, and linguine de mer) were wonderful, and the beets caprese was outstanding.

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  9. Gracie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing! incredible time with my family and friends enjoyed the pasta really good.

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  10. Steve

    Minneapolis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, and the service was superb! Benjamin did an excellent job! We’ll be back!

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Zelo is rated 4.9 stars by 4129 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Minneapolis
  5. Downtown / North Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Zelo

831 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available Monday through Saturday after 6 p.m. Adjacent public lots and on-street parking are also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Gibbons
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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