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Zinna's Bistro, Cranbury, NJ

Zinna's Bistro

4.7
4.7
1972 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
10 Cedarbrook Dr, Cranbury, NJ 08512

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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

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Menu

Zinna's Bistro's menu was last updated 2025-01-06.

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 1,972 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 Overall

                    • Middlesex

                      Best Service

                    • Middlesex

                      Best Ambiance

                    • Middlesex

                      Great for brunch

                    • Middlesex

                      Innovative

                    • Middlesex

                      Healthy

                    • Middlesex

                      Neighborhood gem

                    • Middlesex

                      Italian

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Zinna's Bistro offers "excellent food and fantastic experience," with highlights such as "homemade pasta" and "mama's meatballs." The service is "outstanding," and the ambience is "wonderful," featuring an "eclectic decor." While the restaurant can be "a bit noisy," it remains a top choice for both lunch and dinner.

                    1,972 Reviews

                    1. Doug

                      Charleston1 review

                      3.0

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 2
                      3. Service 3
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Very over priced for four tiny, chewy scallops and runny risotto

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                    2. Daina

                      New York City1 review

                      3.0

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      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

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                    3. Lucille

                      Orlando2 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined 2 days ago

                      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.

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                    4. Philip

                      New Jersey1 review

                      5.0

                      Dined 4 days ago

                      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

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                    5. Eric

                      San Francisco2 reviews

                      2.0

                      Dined 6 days ago

                      1. Overall 2
                      2. Food 2
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      This was our third time here but possibly our last. All 3 of our entrees were very mediocre. Short rib was not tender, salad was not good. I felt bad for the services as they were only 2 in a very crowded restaurant
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 4 days ago
                      Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments on the short rib and salad, as we're always looking to improve. We'll also address the service situation, as we strive to provide a great experience even during busy times. We hope you’ll give us another chance in the future!

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                    6. William

                      New York City5 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined 6 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Excellent Easter Dinner. Excellent Service. Thank you
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 4 days ago
                      Thank you so much for your kind words, William! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Easter dinner and the service. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                    7. LAURIE

                      Coastal Georgia8 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on April 18, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Excellent meal as always!! My favorite place! Always good service and great food
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 4 days ago
                      Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Laurie, we hope to see you back soon!

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                    8. Mark VIP

                      Philadelphia3 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined on April 16, 2025

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Overall good, both seafood and chicken were overcooked. Price was a little high
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 4 days ago
                      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the overall meal but apologize for the overcooking of the seafood and chicken. We appreciate your feedback regarding pricing and will take it into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better next time, Mark!

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                    9. David

                      New York City2 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on April 12, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      One of our favorite restaurants, equal to our NYC favorites. The rooster array and the twigs reaching out and offering blue wine bottles up and down and all around create a wonderful ambience. Let alone the food from sausage appetizer to halibut steak that is fantastic. In all ways it lives up to the joy of its ambience and the water view outside.
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 4 days ago
                      Thank you for such a wonderful review, David! We’re so beyond delighted to hear that you consider us among your favorites. We appreciate your compliments on the ambiance and the meals you enjoyed, and we're looking forward to welcoming you back for more delicious experiences!

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                    10. Charles VIP

                      Atlantic City8 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on April 12, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Everything about this place was Awesome. The service and the food were Great..
                      Zinna's BistroResponded 4 days ago
                      Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Charles, we can't wait to serve you again soon!

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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 1972 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 12 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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