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Zio Cecio, Dallas, TX

Zio Cecio

4.8
4.8
768 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
4615 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Zio Cecio is an Italian affair with a Sardinian twist; dine on a selection of antipasti platters, or featured pastas and risottos prepared with fresh seasonal vegetables. Or enjoy wood-fire pizzas and signature entrees featuring organic beef, lamb pork, chicken and fresh seafood accompanied by festive wines and specialty cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Francesco Farris
  • Private party facilities
    Reserve our air conditioned/heated patio or the main dinning room for private events.
  • Neighborhood
    Park Cities
  • Cross street
    West of Inwood RD
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking.
  • Public transit
    There is a Dallas dart system stop right across the street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 768 people are saying

Zio Cecio 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Dallas

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zio Cecio offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with "fantastic" Sardinian specialties and "splendid" Italian dishes. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "friendly" staff. Located in a hidden spot on Lover's Lane, it boasts a "great wine selection" and dishes like roast suckling pig and branzino. Highly recommended for its "authentic Italian experience."

768 Reviews
  1. Davide

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great atmosphere as always. We really enjoyed clams spaghetti, seafood risotto and calamari.

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  2. David

    Dallas53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Zio! So relaxing to come to such a comfortable place where it seems you’re in your own kitchen, but better because people take care of you. We have tried almost everything on the menu and it’s fantastic, especially the fish in salt.

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  3. Kimberly

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Francesco and team continue to deliver some of the best Italian food in Dallas!!

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  4. Gregory VIP

    Orlando11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sardinians in the kitchen means excellence on the plate. A small menu of sardinian specialities like roast suckling pig (think crackling exterior and juicy meat) and branzino in pizziola sauce sit alongside traditional pasta dishes like pasta bolognese, and fresh seafood rissoto on the menu. House made foccacio is served and there is olive oil and balsamic vinegar waiting for it on the table. Good wine list and decent cocktails. Friendly and attentive staff. The restaurant is out of the way (way west on Lover's Lane) and the building is so nondescript (flat roof and it looks dark inside) with a small sign that you might miss it. We pulled up into the parking lot (ample parking) and my wife said, "Is this it?" But the greeting was warm and if the weather is nice, you can sit in the enclosed porch with the windows open with a breeze coming in: delightful. Limoncello cake and espresso (with lemon peel) is a fine finish.

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  5. Brent VIP

    Dallas30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit. Absolutely outstanding. Greeted by the owner while enjoying a very smokey and meticulously prepared Manhattan at the intimate bar. Service was flawless with the dishes coming out at exactly right time. Perfect wine selection of old vines from Sardinia. I will be a regular and highly recommend this neighborhood gem.

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  6. Andrew

    Dallas84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a thoughtfully well-run and excellent Italian restaurant. We’ve been back regularly and each visit is consistent. Great cocktail. Great wine list. Excellent service. Splendid food of the Sardinian style. Francesco, the owner, holds forth every aspect of his operation and provides excellent hospitality to his guests, making sure each table is happy and fulfilled. We look forward to many future visits and will bring many friends with us.

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  7. Cheri VIP

    Grand Rapids28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing dinner! Everything was lovely, food was fabulous and the atmosphere was great. Really enjoyed and will be back.

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  8. Pat VIP

    Dallas42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good Italian food which is not easy to find in Dallas. Great wine selection. Service was exceptional.

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  9. JB VIP

    Dallas43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Everything delightful! Food beyond delicious and a fantastic menu. Loved the quaintness of the restaurant and the friendliness of staff and owner. You won’t be disappointed!! I am looking forward to my next visit!

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  10. Holly VIP

    Dallas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service I remember having in a long time. They knew our name on arrival and our car was waiting when we stepped out. Delicious food. Great wine rec. cozy atmosphere. we will definitely be coming back.

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FAQs

Zio Cecio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (214) 351-1100.

Zio Cecio is rated 4.8 stars by 768 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 7 times today
Google Map for Zio Cecio

4615 West Lovers Lane, Dallas, TX 75209

Additional information

  • Cross street
    West of Inwood RD
  • Neighborhood
    Park Cities
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking.
  • Public transit
    There is a Dallas dart system stop right across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francesco Farris
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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