Melanie M.

This restaurant is beautiful, but the food and drinks are touch and go. The Bernadette cocktail was delicious, but the second glass I ordered tasted completely different. I think the first drink the bartender must not have added the Serrano as it wasn't spicy. The inconsistency was a bummer, because I really enjoyed the first drink. Our group had apps, salads, entrees, sides and desserts. The standout apps were the whipped ricotta and shrimp although the portion of the ricotta was very small. The shrimp are huge! The calamari was not good and over breaded. The scallops were good and presented nicely - the dehydrated spinach was delicious. We dined in the private room. 18 people. Service was ok. Plates could've been cleared sooner before the next entrees were served. The table needed salt and pepper especially for the salad to balance the huge chunks of salty feta.

Karim J.

I tend to exaggerate my feelings for particular restaurants when I enjoy a good meal there (especially when I'm hungry). But Zana is easily one of the better fine dining experiences I've had in the state of Michigan. It also helped that I had dinner with some close friends who I haven't had many opportunities to spend time with in recent memory. The restaurant is located in downtown Birmingham, so by default it has to deliver on every front. It has such a beautiful and spacious dining area that makes you feel like you're at a VIP party. The menu is not lacking in options, with pretty much all the types of items you would expect from an upscale establishment. The oysters were so fresh, the harissa shrimp was outstanding, and my lamb chops were cooked to absolute perfection. We shared a lot of items, so we got a good idea of what this place offered and I don't think anyone in our party were disappointed. We ended up splitting the bill evenly between all of us and were surprised that we didn't spend more money. Zana really left a good lasting impression on us, so I hope that we will be just as satisfied when we make a return.

Dawn O.

My family took my sister to dinner here for her birthday. It was quiet but very inviting. The staff was very friendly and gave great recommendations on the menu selection. The food was great

Minu A.

First of all the vibe here is so beautiful. Looks classy, pretty, and aesthetic. Lots of picture spots in this restaurant. Our server was sweet and was attentive to my questions. I got the full monte cocktail which tasted good at first but it was a little too sweet but I picked one of the cocktails that the server did not suggest. The lobster ravioli was actually really delicious. I loved the tangy sauce and the lobster and the filling , has a fusion vibe for sure. I didn't order The broccolini myself but I tried it, and I was surprised bc it tasted really good for a vegetable dish. The fries were also good. I would come again.

Gracie M.

The view from the inside was pretty. Loved the low light ambience. Service was great as well. They were very attentive. The food was great as well. Portions looked small, but they were the perfect size.

John L.

We had a very good meal here. The menu is sort of Mediterranean/Middle Easter fusion, with dishes from various countries, from France to Armenia. We started with sharing lamb and beef arayes, which we loved. It is lamb and beef cooked together and wrapped in pita bread, served with yogurt. For mains, my wife had the Duck Confit, while I had Caccio e Pepe. The duck was fantastic and I would highly recommend it. The caccio was kind of mid but I enjoyed it. We shared the carrot cake for dessert and it was very spicy and really good. Te service was efficient. The ambience is modern, spare, upscale and innovative. If you are in the area, you should go

Taylor K.

First time here for Valentine's dinner with my love and it was fantastic. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious and cooked perfectly. Hubby had lamb chops and they melted in your mouth. The Branzino fish was served crispy skin up and tender filet. The pairing complemented each dish. The flavors were fresh and the ambiance was perfect. Will be back!

Came here for an Easter brunch and it was lovely. Definitely a popular place. Sleek and modern ambiance, great service.

Rita G.

From the ambiance to the menu and finally the service, this new restaurant in downtown Birmingam has it dialed in. We received a warm greeting by the hostess, she noticed that we preferred to sit away from the kitchen and offered to move us. The waitress was very knowledgeable and was able to eloquently describe the menu and specials. I thought the Burrata was very fresh. I would have preferred to have fresh veggies but the Brussels sprouts were delicious. The Wagu meatballs served with toasted bread are the stars here. My friends fish was well made and well seasoned. We did not love our dessert and the manager noticed that. He asked us questions, sent us another dessert to try and seemed genuinely interested in feedback. He says they are trying a new in house pastry chef, so I look forward to trying their new and improved creations soon. He even subtracted dessert from our bill which was unnecessary but pleasant.

Christopher N.

I looked at restaurant recommendations when I knew that I was going to spend a night in Troy, MI. The only restaurant that was close to where I was heading and got a write up online when I search was ZANA. The town is Birmingham. I was impressed with the town center, and ZANA was right in the middle of the busy area. It was a slow night, I suppose as the restaurant was at about 10% capacity. As I settled in, I noticed how quickly my service person arrived. Great coordination. The appetizer I ordered was the burrata salad. It had walnuts, crispy Brussels sprouts, red grapes, and prosciutto wrapped burrata. Great description but the actual execution left something to be desired. Overall, it was too bitter because there were too much of the fried, crispy Brussels sprouts. The burrata itself was too dense for this particular combination. It would benefit from a fresher, more runny burrata. The balance the color, it could use some other fruit to introduce citrus, sweet flavor. For the entree, I chose the filet mignon as the other steak option was a surprising $110 for an aged steak. The temperature was perfect, the filet was tensor. I liked it. It could use less salt though to let the wonderful beef flavor to come out. The surprise of ZANA was the price point. It was no less than a top restaurant in New York City. I was just in Orlando. I could have the same meal at about 25% less! I wouldn't have imagined it for Birmingham, MI.

Fatima N.

Update: I dined here recently for my birthday on a Saturday night, and from the moment we stepped in, had an uncomfortable experience. The hostess was not welcoming and reminded us several times that we have limited time to dine, despite the fact that we arrived early for our reservation. Once seated we placed our appetizer order immediately and were served fairly quickly. We then placed our entree order and waited close to an hour for two dishes. Patrons around us that were seated after my party received their food well before us. Ultimately we decided to take our entrees to go given that we had been reminded repeatedly that we had limited time to dine. I had looked forward to celebrating here given how good my first experience was, however I don't think I can recommend this for a Saturday night dinner or special occasion.

Emyli A.

Celebrated my husband's 40th bday yesterday in one of the private rooms and had such an amazing time. Highly recommend hiring an event designer to setup the table like I did, which made it extra special! Wanted to give a shout out to our server Dustin, who was extremely attentive and brought really great energy to our table! The food was phenomenal!!! We ordered multiple plates of the steak tartare, calamari and harissa shrimp. The lamb chops and tomahawk were fire and one of the best steaks we've had in a while! The ambiance and service was excellent, the DJ was awesome and had everyone on their feet. It was such a good time. Highly recommend this restaurant to host your private parties. Our guests had a memorable night. We will definitely be back again! Thank you Donika, Lenore and team!