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    Ziano's Italian Eatery

    3.6 (82 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Wine Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Special large party menu
    Dale B.

    Large Group Party - in this review I'm going to highlight how Zianos hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner. The northeast location has two large rooms that will seat about 50 people each. The rooms are in n opposite sides of the restaurant so they can't be combined. Both rooms are open enough to handle a large party. Finding a 50 person room in Fort Wayne is not easy to do. Keep Zianos northeast on your option list. For dinner we were offered a four entree menu - lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken Parmesan and pasta primavera. All excellent choices. They included breadsticks & dip, house salad and a non alcoholic drink for a very affordable price. No charge for the room. Our 45 person party had 2 servers and 2 bus people taking care of us. The food came out quickly. They did an excellent job with drink refills . Our party had individual bills for alcohol service - which they handled well. Overall I definitely recommend that you consider this option for you large party choices.

    The Breadsticks

    Waitress cannot count. I didn't have a plate and silverware for 20 minutes. The food ok at best bout your average Italian joint. There was no wait and I can see why. The fountain pop was satisfactory and that was about the best they have to offer. I mean to tell you the I won't be back and I see no reason for you to choose this place over Olive Garden.

    House salad with spaghetti & meatballs...lunch special is perfect for one!
    Jason B.

    4 stars... I've been to another location previously and liked it, so I jumped at the chance to try this one. Quiet Saturday afternoon so only a few tables were occupied, but unfortunately I was stuffed at a small table in the back as I was by myself, and I think this might be related to the less than attentive service. Ordered the lunch special; small house salad and spaghetti & meatballs. Salad was great with a nice sweet Italian dressing and diced veggies, just the right size! The spaghetti was perfectly al dente and the sauce was just like I remember it..tasty and meaty! The meatballs were flavorful and tender...and I smothered it all with grated Parmesan! Ambiance is strip mall upscale, service left a bit to be desired, and prices were below expectation fir the quality and quantity of food! My buddy lives not far from here, and based upon this experience I'll be back when I visit again next year... this joint makes the list!

    Bread sticks
    Craig A.

    Now anyone who follows me knows that I hate leaving bad reviews and i always give the benefit of the doubt and always try a place more than once before reviewing it but I'm so sorry. I have to be harsh about Zianos. It is a HUGE no go for anyone who knows what Italian food is supposed to taste like. I understand that the Italian culture may not be super prevalent here in the Midwest and maybe getting some classic Italian ingredients might be a challenge but c'mon. The basics are the heart and soul of Italian food. Good non synthetic mozzarella, actual ricotta (not cottage cheese!!) And most importantly, the sauce. If you can't produce a good fresh sauce, you should shutter the place and lock the doors until you figure out how. That being said, this restaurant failed us on almost every level. The staff was great. Super friendly and hard working. The restaurant was clean and well decorated (save for the cafeteria style tables.) But the food? Yikes. They brag about their bread sticks and while they aren't disgusting, they're pretty much Pillsbury dinner rolls with some garlic butter and Parmesan cheese on top and 4 dipping "sauces" which were mysteriously bland. I recognized that one was butter and one was "tomato sauce" but the other 2 ? I haven't a clue. Fort Wayne is in desperate need of a baker who knows how to produce tasty Italian, french or semolina bread with crust. Sadly it just doesn't exist here. What i found peculiar is that they had on the table, the standard Italian bread eating staples such as, red pepper, parmesan, olive oil(i hope) ans S&P. There's nothing more essential to Italian dining than dipping delicious, crusty Italian bread in quality olive oil and whichever staple you choose to sprinkle in. In this restaurant those are seemingly only for decoration because you only get bread if you order it as an appetizer and it's SO not worth paying for. The so called pizza was strange to say the least. The dough was just that. Doughy. Additionally it was soggy and water logged with an odd sour, sweet taste to it. The toppings were bland and we'll get to the sauce later. The wife asked to have garlic added to the pie and was told "we don't have actual cloves of garlic in the kitchen". This is an "Italian " restaurant right ? Or did i miss read the sign? Anyway, As some of you may already know, i tend to always order chicken Parmesan the first time i try an Italian restaurant because it's a great baseline item that showcases the primary ingredients of most Italian dishes. That being sauce, cheese, breading and technique. At this place they call it "chicken mozzarella ". Not so much. As you can see in the picture, mozzarella was the ingredient they put the least into this dish. The chicken consisted of what I'm positive were 2 frozen patties identical to those you getcwhen you sitting in your room accross the street at parkview hospital. And sadly, the sauce was of the same standard. It has to be "out of a can". If there's an actual chef making this stuff in the kitchen he/she should be shipped out to New York for a couple weeks to learn what real sauce is supposed to taste like. This sauce is pasty and tastes like a pile if rehydrated basil with a hint of Campbell's tomato soup. Very wierd and unfortunately impossible for a native New Yorker to get past his nose. The pasta sauce was the same. Im sorry to say that the best thing on our table was the wine. Usualy if it's lousy or not we will eat it anyway because hunger is hunger. But not this time. We left it on the table and for the first time in my life, requested not to pay for it. They did kindly oblige and only charged us for our drinks which we truly appreciate but i would prefer ti have enjoyed a nice meal and not gone home hungry. My message to Fort Wayne ? Dove sono gli italiani ? Please help !

    Lasagna
    Betty H.

    Great recommendation from a friend! It will be a new stop on our regular trips to Michigan. We split a large house salad and the dressing was amazing. It was the perfect portion too. My husband said he would be happy just eating the soft and delicious breadsticks. (Without a doubt best we have eaten) We were both craving Lasagna. It was so cheesy and the sauce was really good. The prices were great, plus they gave a 20% military discount. Thank you, it is always nice. Allysa was a great server too! All around great experience leaving us with happy belly's

    Bruschetta cheese bread.  Oh my was it good.
    Gary W.

    First timer at Ziano's and wasn't disappointed. This is on our list to do again. They have seating for just a couple up to large groups. We had I think 15 in our group. We were greeted with a friendly smile and were seated right away. Drink order was taken and served quickly and same with appetizers. Small salads are what I would call huge. They were very tasty. Main course were served to order and never heard anyone complain. No one left hungry.

    Outstanding breadsticks!
    Wayne W.

    This is another Italian Restaurant in Fort Wayne. Had a large group eat here today and there wasn't one complaint. The breadsticks here are so delicious Salad came next and it was a Greek salad with an outstanding dressing. Then came my pasta selection. This meal was just so perfect. They have a large room for groups, clean restrooms, plenty of parking, great staff and management. They handled a large group easily. Food came out promptly and at proper temperatures. Very good brewed iced tea and Pepsi products. Amazing lunch. The breadsticks deserve a second mention.

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    Bread sticks yum yum tastes good. Pasta yummy om nom nom. Good service. That's my review. e

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    Very happy with the meals and the hospitality. Thank you for making my son's birthday dinner special. God bless.

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    Good server but food took too long. And when it did it was cold it's my first time and I'm not sure I'll be back

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    Entry tables adjacent to main dining area and bar
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