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    ZuZu

    4.1 (2.2k reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Sonoma Coast Lamb Chops
    Brandy S.

    ZuZu did not disappoint! Lamp chirps were perfection and the Seafood Paella was absolutely divine Service was very slow and the ambiance is loud, but the food makes it a definite repeat.

    Dave H.

    First time here the other night with my buddy at the bar on the other side where Henry's used to be (you'd know if you were a Napa local) Great ambience and friendly/knowledgeable bartender Chatted with me about the cocktail I loved Will return soon on a date I loved both dishes I can't say which one was a favorite

    Boquerones
    Phil H.

    Zuzu, you have my heart. Zuzu is my go to spot in Napa for excellent service, cocktails, and bites. My large feline dentistry colleagues and I visited Zuzu recently. Each time I visit I am more and more impressed! I hate to say I have a favorite because each dish is equally incredible. However, I specifically visit Zuzu for the delicious boquerones and luxurious steak. The boquerone toast is flavorful, herby, balanced, and a perfect summery dish. This is the best steak I have ever had. Ever. The cook is perfect and melts like butter in your mouth. The chimichurri is the perfect amount of salty, acidic, herby, and tangy. Truly the best steak I have ever had. I'll be back, Phil H.

    Heirloom tomato salad
    Shauna f.

    Very flavorful food. Perfect for a meal after a day of wine tasting. Menu offers a variety of different options to share. Tomatoes were very fresh and sweet.

    Gulf shrimp
    Riss G.

    Try this place! Cute restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. So much small plates to choose from. Service was friendly and prompt. I loved the anchovy bread, and green beans.

    Basque cake and chocolate
    Jasmine M.

    On our way to the airport, we had to make one final stop at ZuZu after seeing its impressive gin selection. After spending time in Spain, we've become fairly tough critics when it comes to tapas and pintxos, so our expectations were high. Thankfully, ZuZu delivered a memorable experience. We originally came hoping to find a Basque cheesecake, but instead discovered their Basque cake. My husband absolutely loved it. It was rich, flavorful, and a wonderful surprise that more than satisfied the craving. The cooling sangria was exactly what we needed on a warm Napa afternoon. Refreshing, balanced, and not overly sweet, it paired beautifully with the relaxed atmosphere and felt like the perfect way to unwind before our flight home. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate mousse, which was perfect for a warm Napa afternoon. It struck a wonderful balance between light and indulgent, with a rich chocolate flavor that never felt too heavy. It was the kind of dessert that leaves you satisfied without slowing you down, making it the perfect treat before a long walk through Napa or heading to the airport. While our stop was brief, ZuZu left a lasting impression. Between the impressive gin program, refreshing sangria, thoughtful desserts, and lively atmosphere, it was a wonderful final taste of Napa before heading home.

    Fried manchego
    Scott M.

    Fantastic tapas spot! Visited recently while in Napa and got to sit in the patio in the afternoon. Perfect! We did a good your of the menu and everything was excellent. We had boquerones, a gorgeous peach salad, patatas, fried manchego, lamb chops and a delightful coffee and desert. Fancy gin and great selection of wines rounds out their menu. I love Spanish food - and Zuzu really hits the spot. Also have to give a shout out to the staff for really ekevating the experience with their service - esoecially our server Hunter.

    Joyce L.

    This place is tiny and the tables are packed pretty tight. It's a pretty loud setting, great for certain occasions. The service wasn't great. The server had no smile on her face and didn't bother to explain the menu and their specialities to us. When I had a question on a certain item, I felt she was irritated to answer and made me feel dumb on why I wouldn't know that already. She also missed ordering an item that I had placed. And because my party and I didn't feel welcome, we ended up leaving early without ordering further. There were other examples of poor service but I will bare the community the details. The worst was they charged 20% gratuity automatically for large parties, but they certainly didn't deliver. I am typically fine with auto gratuity but you have to provide service too. Food wise- the ceviche was bland. The skirt steak was flavorful and well executed. It's too bad that their service ruined it all. There are plenty other restaurants nearby that would be happy to earn my business.

    Paella Negra
    Jennifer E.

    Walking in downtown Napa and we passed by Zuzu. Ot was inviting and the idea of tapas made us all excited. We were seated at the counter height table so it was a bit uncomfortable with a child but its not too big of a deal. Our orders were croquettes, mussels for small plates and we ordered the zuzu paella and paella negra. We had daiquiri and singapore "something" for our drinks. Everything was tasty and good! The paellas were both delicious and the mussels has a great balance of citrus and savory! We were seated outdoors and the vibe was great! It just took a while for the check and one of the orders was late. Overall I would definitely come again for a good Spanish cuisine!

    Ceviche del Dia
    Lincoln T.

    We escaped our little ones to celebrate our anniversary at Zuzu on a Thursday evening. It was a perfect and much needed date night! Located in the very pleasant and walkable downtown Napa area, we parked in a nearby structure at no charge around 6pm. The restaurant itself has a casual, welcoming ambiance with tables indoors/patio and upstairs. We started off with some strong drinks - I got the Sazerac pomegranate style and Wifey ordered the Singapore Sling. Foodwise, we ordered the Ceviche del Dia, Pan Fried Manchego Cheese, Chicken Croquetas, Gulf Shrimp w/ Garlic, and the Flat-Iron Steak. The shrimp was ridiculously flavorable, and the tastes still lingered on us all the way home. Our medium-rare flat iron steak was perfectly done - tender in the middle and seared nicely on the edges with whatever amazing stuff they put on top of it. We had a great time sipping our drinks, chatting, and enjoying our tapas plates one by one. Our server, Tony, was kind, helpful, and didn't rush us through our orders. Thank you, Zuzu, for a wonderful time celebrating our special evening!

    Lamb special
    Dana F.

    Overall great experience. Had a gin and tonic that was great and I could never try the entire menu unless I went everyday for a year. The service was nice and friendly. The chairs are a bit uncomfortable wish they at least had cushions. The food was mostly great except the lamb (which based on other reviews may have just been a one off) the steak and shrimp were amazing!

    zuzu paella
    Taylor T.

    Stopped into ZuZu on a Saturday night with no reservation and we were seated pretty quickly. This was our first time dining here and our lovely waiter gave us all the best recommendations and picked an amazing bottle of Albariño for us. My favorite foods were the ZuZu Paella, Chicken Croquetas, and the Banana Tres Leches. The restaurant has such a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for long date nights!

    Flat Iron Steak From Niman Ranch
    Carmen L.

    Sad to say that ZuZu didn't really hit the mark. I will say that the atmosphere and vibes were immaculate. The restaurant is located in downtown Napa and it's beautiful. There's a live guitarist across the street playing music, with the street lights and people wandering out (this part was great). Now to the not so great parts: -The ceviche came out first, it was very bland. It had very little seafood and was mostly Jicama (the sweet white root vegetable). The chips were okay. -the paella's rice didn't have those crispy edges. It was all extremely mushy. The amount of seafood was very generous but it was also bland. Most of the flavor came from the lemon and squid ink. -the steak pieces were very flavorful. This was the best part of the meal. However, for $50 I would find this more enjoyable if i had a couple more bites? But, I know as a tapas restaurant the plates would be small (although wasn't expecting it to be this small). Overall, the service was alright. Our server was extremely busy so I can tell they were not as attentive as they wished to be. It did take a long time for somebody to come take our order but that didn't take away from the experience at all. TLDR: come for the vibes not the food

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    Great tapas and service. Right in downtown Napa, easy to get to. Very tasty plates and beers.

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    40 bucks for a Paella that serves one person NO BUENO !!!! Way better restaurants around

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    really delicious, clean and nice service as always. I have keep visiting zuzu since2015

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    Amazing food! We sat at the bar and were really happy with our service. Definitely will come again!

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    Ask the Community - ZuZu

    Is this place toddler friendly?

    The patio can be..

    Are dogs allowed at the outdoor seating?

    i believe so, but you should call up ZuZu to confirm

    They are charging $10/person for a reservation. Will that be applied to the bill?

    Yes

    They indicate vegan options but what are they as nothing on the menu is vegan?

    They can sub or remove items ie. Cheese, making a handful of items vegan

    It's March 21, 2022 and even vaxxed and boosted people are still getting omicron, yet county restrictions are being relaxed. Are the servers currently vaccinated and, more importantly, masked?

    I don't see any of the servers wearing masks. But you are better off wearing a mask cause safety first and I am a safety freak who prefers wearing a mask to better be safe than sorry.

    Does Zuzu accept reservations?

    They sure do!

    Reservations only accept a party of up to 4 persons, there's gonna be 5 of us - can we walk in?

    Most of the tables are for 4 so it might be a little tricky. There is a communal table upstairs that can easily sit 5, though you might have to wait.… 

    Why doesn't this place take reservations?!

    They do now! Visit their website.

    Are you guys available for take out?

    Yes. Do it! Thus-Sun

    Since there is no reservation, what is the average wait time on saturday evening?

    Depends on how early or late you go. During prime time we haven't waited more than half an hour for a table for two. Later, say after 830, we've been sat almost right away. It's worth the little wait. :)

    Do they still have the black paella or the arros negro?

    yes they do!

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