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    Zia’s Social

    3.9 (172 reviews)
    Closed 3:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    ZIA’S SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Marcus D.

    I like this place, the vibe, the service and the parking on thr street or by valet is okay. But it's so frickin' loud here! It's deafening and you will need to shout to speak to the person next to you. Meeting friends we haven't seen in a long time it was hard to hold a conversation. On the food, they have a nice menu. Not a lot to go with if you're a vegetarian but they have good staple dishes. Ordered a salad to share which was not overly impressive but fine. The margherita pizza was very good. The dough was perfect with a good bite. Large slices of tomato and good balance of cheese. They have a nice bourbon list. Prices are good but no super hard to find offering but still a solid list.

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    Betty C.

    So we used to go to Zia's Trattoria on Talcott so we were really disappointed with the change in location, menu, and ambience. First of all it feels like you're in some sort of industrial warehouse. Maybe that's chic to some people but it certainly doesn't have a good feel. Then the dining area is wide open and again it just feels wrong. Our servers were fine although I can't even remember what we ate since it was four months ago right at Christmas time. All I know is that we didn't then and still don't want to return given the strange ambience of the place and there was nothing spectacular about the food that overcame our feelings about the weird atmosphere.

    8 Finger Cavatelli
    Jessica S.

    I've been to Zia's multiple times for both bridal showers and dinners, and every visit has been a wonderful experience. The bridal showers I've attended were held at the far end of the dining room past the bar, so while I can't speak for the upstairs party room under Zia's (I've only seen it back when it was Iron Horse), the downstairs space is fantastic for group gatherings. They also have a pretty large outside space, but I have yet to dine there, either. As for service, the staff here is always friendly, attentive, and excellent at what they do, making sure every guest feels comfortable and well taken care of. My parents come here more often than me, and they also have had nothing but good service. Some of the waitstaff even know them by name. The food is consistently amazing, as well. I've tried a variety of dishes from both their catering and regular menus, and everything has been a hit. Some favorites include the Chicken Vesuvio; Zia Pena Salad which has a combination of pears and walnuts that is so refreshing ($12/$16); Penne Piedmontese($21); Maile con Pancetta which has a delicious salty flavor; and the 8 Finger Cavatelli, which is one of my personal favorites ($23). Zia's continues to be a go-to spot for special events and they have solid Italian food. I highly recommend!

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    Heather B.

    It was our first time here. Parking outside is relegated to street parking. I parked a block away no problem. We arrived at 3, service started at 3:30, the waiter seated us and we ordered drinks promptly. We ordered: Limone Chicken. (3.5 stars) the chicken was a little rubbery and the lemon sauce was borderline too much especially with capers too. I'd still ate some of it and did enjoy the potatoes. Caluzza Chicken (4.5 stars) a mild sauce, chicken and pasta. The veggies were good. Make our own pasta, with fucilli and red sauce (4 stars) Truffle frites (4 stars) the fries were pretty good. Ambiance was good. We sat outdoors under an umbrella. The music is kind of this trendy vibe but nothing from the radio. Vines and flowers.

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    John L.

    I recently attended a family function (son's 50th BD) .. we entertained 20 people for dinner .. the ambiance is Good - not Great .. it appears to be a building that was once a garage of some kind .. we were seated in the rear of restaurant that was adjacent to their "outdoor" dining section .. it was hard to talk/listen and the draft from the heated patio was less than desired .. -- HOWEVER -- the food and service was GREAT !! .. we were served family style .. several portions of salads .. pastas .. meat entrees .. I felt we could have used two servers for our group .. but server we had was F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S .. I slipped him a $20 so he would understand how appreciative we were .. overall a nice and enjoyable evening .. I live in Colorado but if I have a chance to seek a dining destination this summer I will certainly seek out Zia's ...

    Cheddonara $21.00 Carbonara sauce, bacon, white cheddar, scallions, honey |Gluten free crust available +$4.00
    Kathy M.

    In Chicago for a work trip and this was recommended. The outside patio is absolutely delightful, staff was super friendly and food was delicious. They were very attentive to our group the whole time. I had the Cheddonara Pizza with the gluten free crust and no honey, it was so tasty! (Carbonara sauce, bacon, white cheddar, scallions, honey)

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    Excellent food. Great service. Reasonable prices. Will definitely visit again. Not too crowded for a Saturday.

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