Reviews


Up to this point, you have 4412 ratings from 10 website(s) on hand. The midpoint valuation for Zola Barzola is 4.4, this indicates guests have a very high opinion of this restaurant.

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 4412 reviews

What Dianna Schmeler doesn't like about Zola Barzola:
Main courses (beef cheeks, king salmon, and gnocchi) were good but not outstanding. Bretzels with warm Gruyère sounded much better than it tasted. Portions are small and prices high. Hard to converse because the noise level is so loud. Service was excellent. View all feedback. What Michael Schuett likes about Zola Barzola:
Excellent restaurant, we will certainly be returning! Loved the mushroom crepe, short rib, and steak Frites. Our server, Josepho, made excellent recommendations for food and wine and made our dining experience even better. We sat outside, but the interior of the restaurant appeared beautiful, and we’ll certainly try to get an indoor table next time. Also, Loved the cocktail list with the Daft Punk references, excelle... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
3.2 ★ from 5 reviews
Adrien
08.03.2021 - 23:53

if they like steak fries, they can't be better than zola.

Carla
16.04.2021 - 02:06

all of them are $40 with small portion sizes. if the bark had cheeky, muddy and the sauce was simply sweet and sour, no complexity at all. overpriced and very m...

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Dandre
29.06.2020 - 06:56

loved the ambiente, eat and service! loved how lively and elegant it was!

Clinton
21.05.2021 - 12:12

If you've got the financing (save up), this is a delicious choice. I gets noisy quickly, so if you don't like that, save more money to dine at a restaurant with...

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Krista
17.10.2018 - 22:23

The dessert fell short. The chocolate confection was excellent but the walnut cake was VERY ORDINARY. A comlete surprise, because everything else was so imagina...

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Zola BarZola offers a mix of experiences according to its reviews. The main courses were good but not outstanding, and the noise level made it hard to converse. However, the service was excellent. Some reviewers had issues with the service, finding it lacking for the price point of the restaurant. Others enjoyed the cocktails, food, and ambiance, making it a perfect spot for celebrations. Overall, Zola BarZola seems to be a great choice for those willing to splurge on a special dining experience.

Opentable
4.7 ★ from 1200 reviews
Pundit
25.08.2023 - 05:47

Food was very good; nicely curated and short menu with good alternatives. Service good but not fabulous. Lots of noise from happy diners

JacqueR
25.08.2023 - 05:47

Incredible food and service in a lively environment. One of my favorites now.

averyl
25.08.2023 - 05:47

Great service and food as always. Their cocktails are the best in Palo Alto!

GregoryV
25.08.2023 - 05:47

Professional. Food taste and presentation was first notch. Service and ambience was subtle and thorough. We’d come back for sure.

OpenTable
25.08.2023 - 05:47

Amazing place! Also kid friendly! Love the service.

Restaurantji
4.1 ★ from 490 reviews
Arwed
30.09.2024 - 14:08

Great, tasty food, don't expect big portions but great taste.

Fiona
30.09.2024 - 14:08

French quality and vibes in Palo Alto! Beef and duck were delicious. Tartine was packed with flavor. Get the mousse and thank me later.

Shermin
30.09.2024 - 14:08

The worst cheese and charcuterie board I’ve ever had with burned bread!

JaspreetK
30.09.2024 - 14:08

The appetizers were delicious ! The chickpea panisse, mushroom crepe and fresh oysters, watermelon and feta salad. The goat cheese toast was okay. Our entrees w...

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Iris
30.09.2024 - 14:08

The food is absolutely wonderful. Service is good as well. The only thing that I really don’t like is the mandatory 5% fee, called healthy atmosphere or somethi...

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Top-rated
3.6 ★ from 5 reviews
3Urban
25.11.2023 - 07:03

Bar Zola has a wonderful atmosphere that draws you in with its trendy vibe. However, the food on the menu was disappointing and overpriced, lacking in flavor. T...

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5Pingping
25.11.2023 - 07:03

Absolutely delightful! The decor and atmosphere at the bar indoors are fantastic. The outdoor patio, although situated against a side wall, also provides a wond...

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1Vit
25.11.2023 - 07:03

The food at this restaurant is just average but the prices are extremely high. The restaurant is very noisy and the service is terrible. The staff seemed bother...

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5Anthony
25.11.2023 - 07:03

The owner, Guillaume, is the best around town in Palo Alto. Not many bar/restaurant owners go out of their to make sure their customers are taken care of. He to...

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5Jordan
25.11.2023 - 07:03

Great food and lovely staff! Made a reservation for 5 and came all the way from Berkeley. We had the best experience, our host and waitress were both so sweet!...

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Sirved
4.5 ★ from 944 reviews
Aleen
05.09.2022 - 11:00

Submissive and openly disappointing. Bar Zola has a great mood. If you walk in you, you just want to be in what feels like the ?it? scene. Bar Zola has a decent...

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Werner
11.04.2018 - 11:00

Very nice! Beautiful decoration and great mood at the bar in the door. Outdoor terrace is also a great sitting environment, although it is on the side wall. The...

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Cristian
23.08.2022 - 03:08

Nice atmosphere, not very Frenchy menu but decent food, nice and Frenchy wine list. Sommelier ?

Diego
28.09.2020 - 01:48

One of our favorite French restaurants in Palo Alto. Love they staple Ricotta gnocchi. They switch up their menu seasonally. They also carry some good non-alcoh...

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Randall
14.04.2018 - 06:31

I feel like we tried everything on the menu and we were not disappointed. Highlights include the steak which was cooked to perfection, the Mac n cheese, and the...

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Restaurantguru
4.2 ★ from 1285 reviews

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