Zinicola

4.6

1134 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Zinicola is located in Ballantyne Village across from Ballantyne hotel. Stop by and enjoy our modern Italian food by Chef and owner Richard Cranmer.
We make our pastas from scratch, just like my Nonna.

Our menu changes seasonally

www.zinicolaitalian.com

Zinicola also has a full bar, great wine and cocktail list. Located in front of the restaurant, a new patio with its own bar lends more seating.

Zinicola is great for large groups, meeting, parties, and private dining.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(980) 299-2979
Website
http://Zinicolaitalian.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Richard Cranmer
Private party facilities
Zinicola offers private rooms for 12 to 60 guests with special menu options. You can also book the whole restaurant for personal or business lunch or dinner which can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Location
14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277
Neighborhood
Ballantyne
Cross street
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
Parking details
Public lot is free & Ballantyne Village provides free valet service Thursday through Saturday.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day Weekend
$60.00 - $90.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
Join us from February 14th-16th and experience our 3 course chef curated prix fixe menu for Valentine's Day! MENU Appetizers Oysters Rockefeller Poached Apple Salad Mushroom Arancini Main* Bone-In Ribeye $90 Scottish Salmon $70 Butternut Squash Risotto $60 Dessert Chocolate Mousse Cake Ricotta Cheesecake Cinnamon Bread Pudding *Price includes Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert
Veneto Wine Dinner
$75.00 per person
Feb 27, 2025 only
Join us for our first wine dinner of 2025! We will be featuring wines from the Veneto Region and paired with a 5 course chef curated menu! Check out our social media pages for menu updates!

Popular dishes

Antipasto Platter$24.00
Cured Meats, Assorted Cheese, Marinated Olives, Roasted & Pickled Vegetables
Arancini$12.00
Peas, Taleggio Cheese, Calabrian Chili's
Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese $14.00
Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Balsamic Reduction, Roasted Peppers
Fried Calamari$16.00
Paprika Mayo, Spicy Tomato Sauce
House Meatballs$12.00
Beef, Veal, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan
Mussels$16.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Calabrian Chili's, Red Sauce
Grilled Octopus$18.00
Fingerling Potatoes, Black Tomato Sauce, Pancetta

Salads

Fig & Gorganzola $12.00
Mixed Greens, Prosciutto, Balasmic Vinaigrette, Walnuts
Caesar$10.00
Baby Romaine, Parmesan, White Anchovy, Bread Crisp
Arugula & Beets$10.00
Fried Pistachio Crusted Goat Cheese, Gold & Red Beets, Pickled Onions, Toasted Pine Nuts, Sherry Vinaigrette
Heart of Palm & Artichoke $12.00
spring mix, Olives, Red onion, Tomato, Ricotta salata, Red wine vinaigrette

Pizza

Margherita$16.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
Prosciutto$18.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Arugula
Sausage & Broccoli Rabe$20.00
Tomato, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Garlic, Parmesan
Wild Mushroom Pizza
Mushroom Pesto, Fontina, Ricotta, Balasmic Reduction, Truffle Oil
Artichoke & Olive Pizza$16.00

Pasta & Risotto

Gnocchi $24.00
Roasted Butternut Squash, Goranzola, Sage, Walnuts
Porcini Mushroom Risotto$24.00
Mushroom Puree, Parmesan
Eggplant Lasagna$16.00
Eggplant, Tomato Sauce, Ricotta Cheese
Pappardelle Bolognese$25.00
Veal, Beef, Tomato Sauce
Pasticcio al Forno$22.00
Bolognese, Bechamel, Penne, Parmesan
Seafood Rigatoni$28.00
Shrimp, Calamari, Crab Meat, Scallops, Garlic, Shallots, Broccoli, Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti Marinara$16.00
Tomato, Basil, Parmesan
Fettucini Duck Ragu $26.00
Duck Confit, White WIne, Crispy Duck Skin
Black Capellini Shrimp Scampi $28.00
White WIne, Garlic, Lemon, Chili Flakes
Gnocchi Primavera $22.00
Zuchchini, Tomato, eggplant caponata, Pesto

Entrees

Pan Seared Scallops $38.00
Roasted Cauliflower & Pureed Cauliflower, Peperonata, Pancetta
Branzino$34.00
Braised Fennel & Tomato, Capers, Olives, Lemon Butter Sauce
Chicken Parmesan$22.00
Served With Spaghetti
Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops*$48.00
Hierloom Carrots, Brussel sprouts, Pesto, Red wine Demi
Braised Short Ribs $32.00
Celery Root Puree, Swiss Chard, Trumpet Mushrooms, Red Wine Demi

What 1,134 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlotte
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zinicola consistently delights diners with "excellent food" and "impeccable service," making it a "favorite restaurant in Charlotte." Guests praise the "unreal meatballs" and "delicious short rib ravioli." The ambiance is cozy with a modern twist, perfect for special occasions. Attentive staff like Alex and Caleb enhance the experience every visit.

1,134 Reviews

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Mona
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The is a nice neighborhood Italian restaurant with great ambiance. I’m a sucker for any place that makes its pasta in-house so I really wanted to love it. The few times I’ve been here, both my husband and I felt the food was very fresh but lacked flavor. I had the gnocchi and he had a pizza and both were very bland. On the other hand, the bread service was delicious as were the desserts. Their chocolate cake is outstanding! Of the main courses matched those, we would be here a lot more often.
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Todd
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had wonderful service and the apps, salad and main course offerings were fantastic and the entire experience we very affordable and yet upscale... Highly recommend! - Note they do have separate get together rooms - great place to hold small rehearsal dinners ect...
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ele
Charleston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful all of the time!!! Kudos to Chris and Caleb and the owners of this restaurant. Moved away, but Visit every time we come back in town. Awesome!
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Shajahan
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service is top class , we enjoyed it thoroughly
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Barbara
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was attentive and friendly ! Loved the overall feel of the restaurant and the food was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back!
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Rick
Los Angeles
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Pork loin was tough on 2 entrees. Service was great.
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Rick
VIP
Charlotte
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dine here about 6-8 times per year and are never disappointed. Last night, our experience was superb. Great environment and our waitress, Julia was attentive to our every need. I had the lamb chops which are always delicious and my wife had short rib ravioli which was truly delicious.
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Tessa
VIP
Charlotte
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, everything was close to perfect. It's unusual for me to not love the food, but unfortunately my duck was tough. Other than that, PERFECTION!
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Robert
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful meal for birthday dinner. As always the meatballs are unreal- best I have ever had anywhere- highly recommend!!! Chicken parm was great! Cant wait to come back again.
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Kathy
VIP
Charlotte
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Meal and service wonderful as always. It is a great location for a delicious with family. Excellent wine list.
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FAQs

Zinicola does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Zinicola also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (980) 299-2979.

Zinicola is rated 4.6 stars by 1134 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

14835 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277

Additional information

Cross street
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
Neighborhood
Ballantyne
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public lot is free & Ballantyne Village provides free valet service Thursday through Saturday.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Richard Cranmer
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://Zinicolaitalian.com/
Phone number
(980) 299-2979
Private party facilities
Zinicola offers private rooms for 12 to 60 guests with special menu options. You can also book the whole restaurant for personal or business lunch or dinner which can accommodate up to 150 guests.

Zinicola

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Valentine's Day Weekend

Veneto Wine Dinner

House Meatballs

Gnocchi

Chicken Parmesan

Appetizers

Antipasto Platter$24.00

Arancini$12.00

Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese $14.00

Fried Calamari$16.00

House Meatballs$12.00

Mussels$16.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Salads

Fig & Gorganzola $12.00

Caesar$10.00

Arugula & Beets$10.00

Heart of Palm & Artichoke $12.00

Pizza

Margherita$16.00

Prosciutto$18.00

Sausage & Broccoli Rabe$20.00

Wild Mushroom Pizza

Artichoke & Olive Pizza$16.00

Pasta & Risotto

Gnocchi $24.00

Porcini Mushroom Risotto$24.00

Eggplant Lasagna$16.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$25.00

Pasticcio al Forno$22.00

Seafood Rigatoni$28.00

Spaghetti Marinara$16.00

Fettucini Duck Ragu $26.00

Black Capellini Shrimp Scampi $28.00

Gnocchi Primavera $22.00

Entrees

Pan Seared Scallops $38.00

Branzino$34.00

Chicken Parmesan$22.00

Pistachio Crusted Lamb Chops*$48.00

Braised Short Ribs $32.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Zinicola offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Zinicola restaurant rated?

Is Zinicola currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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