Ate here last night with my extended family. If you are looking for some wholesome Italian cooking in a pleasant lively atmosphere this is your place. It's busy and frequented by many local families, a large and helpful staff, and a busy kitchen. I had some Bruschetta to start, some Calamari as an antipasti, a Stracciatella soup (egg drop), and Veal Marsala for the main course. I skipped the desert because I was so full then by the generous portions. Food was tasty and what you would expect from a wholesome home cooked meal, maybe not a gastronomical delight, but definitely a pleasant meal. read more

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Came here for lunch with my mom having spotted the sign from the road. Upon entering the restaurant I was blown away by how open and spacious the area was, the bar and the private areas available for events and bookings. We ordered a mushroom risotto and penne with pancetta bacon in a rose sauce. Both came out piping hot and perfectly cooked. The risotto was the perfect balance of creaminess and so umami. The pasta was perfectly Al dente and I couldn't get enough of the sauce it was so delicious. Id recommend this place to any pasta lover and would happily go back again to try all the other dishes. read more

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I rarely go to the Vaughan area, so when I had time to kill and an empty tummy, I checked Open Table and Yelp which lead me to Zizi Trattoria. This classy place was decorated with high windows, flowing curtains, leather seats, white table cloths and racks of Italian wine everywhere. Needless to say, I was underdressed. Feeling fancy, I went with the salmon($23.95) which came with seasonal roasted veggies and potatoes. The salmon was seasoned and fried creating a crispy coating. The veggies were all cooked perfectly, not too crispy and not mushy, and drizzled in butter. YESSSSS! The service was polite and cheerful. I watched other dishes get served and wondered what they were because they smelled glorious. A great place for a date and large parties. Zizi does not do separate bills, so be prepared! A great place for good food in an intimate setting. read more

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Came here because of co-worker's recommendation. Great service, nice and big interior, and more importantly, delish food! Ordered the special lamb shank. First time eating lamb shank at Italian restaurant. No regrets!! It was very tender, and pair well with the spices (tomato base sauces). I'm drooling as I'm typing *slurp!*. Ordered tiramisu and capuccino gelato . Tiramisu is really yum!There are many italian restaurants nearby in the area, and I have tried quite few of them. But zizi has the best tiramisu by far. Capuccino gelato ...*even the sound of it is enticing!* I wish i ordered this gelato for myself (instead of sharing 1 serving with 5 people). Lol. Highly recommended! read more

Great food, great service! Also has a sister restaurant by the name of Parola. Equally great!

Amazing food, great service, love the atmosphere, best grilled calamari, it's worth to try

Hands down the best Italian food and service in the GTA. The food is phenomenal (Agnolotti my favourite) and the service is more than you can possibly ask for. I've been here more than a dozen times and I've never had a bad experience. Ara goes above and beyond when we come weekly (sometimes twice weekly) The only complaint I have is that they don't deliver to Etobicoke LOL! read more

Very delicious! Today we were unable to eat inn and had catered and had gotten take out. We absolutely loved the voicemail! It was very uplifting and hilarious! We left a message and had received a call back within an hour. We had placed our order and it as ready exactly as we requested within an hour. All the food was very good, well made. Fresh and clean. My only tiny minor complaint or comment is I felt the meats, and seafood were slightly over cooked on the grill, and the whole selection of food options weren't on the online menu. Otherwise, very good service, professional and respectful and good quality food read more

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INCREDIBLY EXCEPTIONAL AND COMPETENT STAFF AND OWNER!!! I was hosting 3 parties on consecutive weekends and ordered the Pollo Rossi from them. The owner remembered me just after my first order and had the other two orders ready making everything EXTREMELY smooth. Not to mention that I received multiple compliments on the food! The chicken with mushroom white wine sauce was DELICIOUS. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant!!! Thank you so much to all of the staff and owner! read more

My sister turned 25 today and in true diva fashion told us we were going out to dinner because she wanted Zizi's. I had never tried it before but she was adamant about our family eating there. Let me explain something here: my family rarely eats out because my folks are super picky. I am the adventurous one that eats raw fish and alligator whereas they stick to what they know and at the end of all visits concur that "homemade is better". My father and mother ordered the chef specials tonight (no substitutions no alterations...) Dad: Grilled veal chop with veggies in a white wine, mushroom and oyster reduction. ($33) Mom: fresh-made pasta with mussels, shrimp and calamari in a rose sauce.($23) Our table also had: mixed green salad, calamari fritti (fried), minestrone, pizza margarita and pollo rossi (grilled chicken with side veggies in a mushroom cream.) My mother's plate was empty. She's a small lady. She will always leave food on the plate. She loved it! She also went home and held my 4month old nephew for the first time so we are calling it a family lunar eclipse! My dad "el asador" had nothing but good things to say about his meat! So here are my final words, no more babbling- I promise: The place is beautifully decorated and the menu itself is very much upscale. The food is deliciously prepared with quality and creativity. The service is friendly and prompt. I ordered a soup and me thinks they forgot it...I would normally make a remark on here about it but they were apologetic and so kind about it that I would not count it against them. (So I'm merely sharing the experience as if you were all there with me). I loved it, I will be back! You made my parents happy and your minestrone reminded me of my sweet Nonna (who I'm certain is smiling down from Heaven telling the angels hers was better but she's glad to see me eating). Please allow me to add this note: ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T ORDER ALL THOSE MEALS IN MY PICS IN ONE VISIT I DID TAKE MY FORK AND EAT OFF OF EACH FAMILY MEMBER'S PLATE. (My reviews are as honest as I can make them, and I do try) I'm a real person with a real review about food I actually ingested!! read more

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We've been here a few times now and it's really nice. Cozy place with great food and decent service. There's a lot of competition in the area for this kind of place, you can't throw a rock in Woodbridge without hitting 2 trattorias, but Zizi's has a real casual, family vibe to it that I think sets it apart. The menu is great, as is the wine list, and I can see us going back here often. read more

I loved this place. I was trying to find somewhere in Vaughan, where we could take my parents to celebrate their anniversary. I was calling various places that were either booked, super expensive, or odd (i.e. didn't have high chairs for my child). So I remembered Zizi, and called the morning of a Saturday I wanted to get a dinner reservation for. I didn't think we would get a table in time, but someone called me back, and said they had a private party booked inside, so we could get a table on their patio. It was a beautiful day, so I was just happy to get a table. When we got there, our waiter was friendly, knew a lot about the menu and specials, accommodated my child with setting up a high chair, bringing her some bread, etc. The food was delicious! All of us ordered something different, and all five of us were happy with our meals. Delicious, portion sizes were great, and we all took leftovers home. We had muscles and bruschetta as apps, and they were wonderful. As the mains, we had penne Alla vodka (best ever), fettuccini Alfredo, a spicy sausage and spaghetti, roasted fish, and chicken in a mushroom cream sauce. The wine was great and chocolate cake was yum. Nothing bad to say about this place at all. Thank you for accommodating us Zizi, and giving my parents a special night! We will be back again soon! read more

Zizi Trattoria - Chicken in mushroom cream sauce. Yum! - Italian Near Me - Woodbridge, Ontario

I enjoyed a lovely midweek evening dinner out here the other day. Nice and quiet in relaxing ambience. The owner himself waited on tables and had another server to assist him. Both were very friendly and helpful in describing the specials and other dishes on the menu. The wine list was adequate, with a few extravagances. The menu had a lot of your typical dishes, and a few unique Italian dishes. The pasta chitarra had great seafood, very fresh and overall very flavourful but not too salty. The grilled calamari was cooked just right, on a nice bed of greens. The bread bowl was fresh and great for dipping extra sauce. read more

We went here for a business dinner and found the food to be average. The service and ambiance was good. The stracciatella soup was really good as a starter. However the veal picatta in lemon sauce was a little tough and the sauce was over powering on the tart side. read more

Dated and expensive. There are much better places in the neighbourhood that do a much better job at a lower price point, with better ambiance and better quality. I suspect this place has a long standing history and loyal regulars. I can see why - the food is good, but I think it's time for an update. I personally won't be coming back because I know some other spots very close by that fit my interpretation of value (quality, service, atmosphere) a little more . read more

Stopped in after passing by many times. The first thing I noticed was how nicely decorated and clean the restaurant was. When we received the menu I was impressed by the prices. I had the lamb shank special it was a good portion and the taste was phenomenal. My husband had the veal Marsala and loved it. He commented on being able to taste the Marsala as he finds some places don't use actual Marsala. We enjoyed everything we ate. Highly recommend a visit. read more

We order from zizi's on a weekly basis. Their pasta and pizza is usually pretty good and their portion sizes are usually decent. We ordered a piece of chocolate cake for the first time today however and it was the smallest piece of $9 cake I've ever seen! I'll continue ordering their pasta and pizza but will definitely be passing on their desserts next time!! read more

Zizi Trattoria - The smallest slice of chocolate cake for $9 - Italian Near Me - Woodbridge, Ontario

Had valentines dinner here last night. The service was okay considering they were really busy with all the vday-outgoers. I recommend the calamari for apps because they were simply perfect. Their gnocchi pasta with seafood was amazing. It was such a big portion that I even had the left overs for lunch today! Their veal dish looked good and was tasty according to my fiancée. And we topped it off with their tiramisu for dessert which was so light and rich at the same time. Loved it! read more

YEA! Yelp to the rescue again... Looking for a new Italian place and Yelp sent us to Zizi's... and it was delicious! In a party of 8, every single one of us had a great meal. Service was great, decor is beautiful, wine selection decent, and although their deserts did seem to be bought, I can highly recommend the limoncello truffle! Thanks Yelpers! read more

I am huge fan of this restaurant. Although it is located in a strip mall on Hwy 7 which does not have a lot of character, I love the ambiance inside. The decor is clean and warm. The wait staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Their grilled calamari is as good as it gets. Their Bistecca ZiZi at $18.95 (10 oz. sirloin. grilled, then sautéed in brandy and cream sauce) is delicious and a great value for the money. I usually get one of their specials. Their gnocchi with seafood in a rose sauce which is not on their menu but is usually served as a special is incredible. The portions are very generous, huge in fact, and the price is very reasonable for what you get. Last time I was there, I had the rainbow trout - also a special that day. The portion was enormous. I could barely eat half of it but it was very good. The only drawback with their menu is their desserts. I have tried them a few times but they taste store bought and are not that great. I would highly recommend this restaurant for authentic and reasonably priced Italian food. read more

This is hands down my favorite Italian restaurant in Ontario! We discovered it by visiting Toronto 2 years ago and we stayed in Woodbridge and ate here and it is still as good as the first day. The food is fresh and delicious, the pizzas are so creative and the portions are great! I usually opt for the fettuccine which the veggies change on it depending on the season , its absolutely delicious. Their pizzas are cooked perfectly as well and the salads are very typical but so delicious! The wine selection is great and the servers are well versed and what pairs well together. The service is really friendly and knowledgable, there were a couple times we felt forgotten about and had to flag them down but otherwise they were great. The atmosphere is fabulous, they are busy weekend nights and during the week its so very romantic. I love the food here!!! read more

Went there based on the reviews and here is my summary: Food is pretty good. My dish was great (chicken oui oui) but my husbands was meh (Italian suasage pasta). Deserts are nothing special. Men's bathroom apparently smells aweful (like sewer). Clean place. Very nice and knowledgeable staff. I wasn't blown away. read more

I came here with my boyfriend for our one month anniversary after hearing many great reviews from family and friends. He is Italian and I got to pick the restaurant so I wanted him to be impressed with the place because he has a higher standard for good Italian food. We both loved it. He ordered some kind of seafood pasta and I tried my first muscle! The sauce was good but muscles are a weird texture :P I ordered the veal marsala. I've only had chicken marsala before so veal was a nice change and it came with a generous portion of vegetables. We also both got the house red wine which complimented the meal perfectly. The service was great too. Overall very impressed and would definitely return! read more

Drove by this place for 10 years and never tried it and I wish I tried sooner. Overall, pretty good. I will compare with Marcello's which is another great Italian restaurant in the area. Bread - Marcello's over Zizi They didn't give us neither olive oil or balsamic vinegar, and the bread was dried out a little. Seemed like it was sliced about an hour before we got there. Grilled Calamari - Tied Marcello's $12 - 3 pieces Zizi $13 - 2 pieces It's more expensive but very tender and tasty. Last time I had it at Marcello's it was chewy. Atmosphere They are pushing for more fine dining look, but I don't think it's really working out. The table runner is awkward and the giant curtain at the entrance looked out of the place. The dining area was too dark as well. Pizza was OK, but the fish I tried was delicious. It was one of the special of the day. Pricey for its portion though. read more

The restaurant , food and the staff were amazing . Thanks Peppered joe for the amazing hospitality . As MacArthur would say ... we shall return!! read more

The pasta was delicious, good selection of wine and the staff was really nice! Would suggest to come here for date nights :) read more

Zizi has been around for years and years and all the time I spend in Woodbridge I had yet to try it. Finally after all these years I was able to try it out. Anyone who dine's in the Woodbridge area knows that there is an Italian restaurant on almost every corner. Makes you wonder how they all stay in business with all the competition. Well the goal is to make sure you stand out from the others by being different. Well Zizi's does just that. Friendly staff great set up and great food. We were a large group which usually restaurants want you to choose a set menu for large paerties. We were able to order straight off the menu which was great. We ordered fried calamari and bruschetta for the table for sharing. They were both amazing. For my main dish I ordered the veal marsala but instead of the veggies I got a side of penne a la vodka. The portion was huge. There was 4 pieces of veal and a decent portion of pasta as well. I found that the veal was a bit to sweet for my liking but that is just my personal preference. Did not stop me from almost licking the plate :). Looking across the table I noticed that everyone's plate was super packed in. The portions were huge. Great opportunity for me to try everyone else's dish. Seeing as I made my first trip to Zizi's it has now opened the door to many more visits to come. read more

Zizi Trattoria - Veal Marsala with side of Penne a la Vodka - Italian Near Me - Woodbridge, Ontario

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Food and service were very good. We had a large group and they accommodated us with no issues. Both the calamari appetizers , pizza and pasta were very good. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area. read more

Had the penne vodka tonight. It was good, but not AMAZING. I think the amount of sauce killed it for me. The complementary bread was very soft and delicious. Service was ok but I think it may have been because there were large parties at the same time as us and the restaurant seemed to be understaffed. read more

Zizi Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Woodbridge, Ontario

Food was great!.. but service was not. Took forever to get our food, plus our waiter forgot the wine that we ordered! We took a long time talking over the wine list with him and ordering the one he suggested, and then he just never brought it to the table. By the time our food came, 45 minutes after we ordered, we decided not to ask for the wine, as we didn't feel like having it after waiting almost an hour to get it. Then while we were waiting to order dessert we could see our waiter watching the leafs game on his phone instead of coming to the table. We were also placed right in the corner beside a freezing window, which of course didn't help the experience. The waiter offered us free dessert after waiting so long, which we did appreciate, but I still won't be going back. Not the best experience, and it's a shame because the food was actually good. read more

This is our go to restaurant in Woodbrdige for Italian food. The pastas are top notch and I have also tried the Bistecca Zizi which was really good. My only issue here is the small selection of pastas. I understand it is better for food cost and easier for kitchen speed to have a smaller menu but an expanded pasta selection could go a long way. read more

This place is great and close to my office so it's great for lunch meetings, amazing food, large portions, and great prices. The wait staff are very courteous. Definitely recommended. My favourite item on the menu is the angel hair pasta with crab and mussels. read more

We arrived at 9pm and there were people in the restaurant, but nobody was in line. They were men standing chatting in the patio. However when we entered the first thing the owner said was sorry we are closed. They were not closed and Yelp said the closing time on a Saturday was not until 11pm. Talk about conceited. I'm glad we didn't go after reading some of the reviews about the haphazard food. Instead we had a great meal at Milestones nearby. read more

We went to Zizi for my husband's birthday for the first time. It was a group of 6 people. Because I read good reviews about this place I was expecting the best Italian food. Well, the food was not the best I had. Out of 8 dishes half was great and half was just ok. Service was nice, but I had to wait for water a few times. I didn't feel that we were checked on regularly. I ordered icecream for dessert, it was delicious, but it could be presented to much better. I think I do a better job at home serving icecream to my family. Overall I have seen a better Italian place. read more

We have been going to this place for years and it's always great ! The owners always treat us like family. We always get fantastic food and they make sure it's to our satisfaction. Anything you order is always good ! My favourite is their seafood gnocchi looooove it ! All their food is delicious read more

Ordered through Uber Eats. I had the rigatoni bolognese. It was delicious and the portion was very large which was very appreciated. Will definitely order again. Thank you read more

Always good! I entertain friends and clients at Zizi and they never disappoint. First discovered them on Yelp through some positive reviews. Figured I spread the word on this great spot for fresh Italian food. I usually have the fresh fish of the day and start with their antipasto platters. Nice wine selection, friendly and attentive service. read more

amazing! My boyfriend and I came here for our one year. I ordered penne alla vodka and it was the best i have ever had! So yummy and filling! I also, had a rosé wine, not too sure the name, but it was too good. I'm not a wine drinker but this was so good! Very good food! read more

Had a birthday dinner with friends at Zizi. The food was fresh and delicious and the service was on point. Ari is a gracious and charming host and added to the overall experience. We will definitely be returning very often. We appreciate the adjustments made to allow guests to feel they are having a safe dining experience. read more

This place was just how it was described in most of the other reviews. Really good food but the service was excellent when we had it, it was spotty throughout the night. I had the champagne risotto and the capoacino truffle for dessert. Both were amazing. Not really sure if we had an assigned waiter or waitress. Would have been 5 stars if the service was a little more attentive. What was great was it made us comfortable to take our time. Will be back for sure. read more