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Zola + BarZola, Palo Alto, CA
Award-winning

Zola + BarZola

4.6
4.6
1226 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
BarZola offers an elevated cocktail experience complemented by a dinner menu from the Zola kitchen. We feature an array of French and California wines, as well as the best and closest sourced meat and produce of the season.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 521-0651
  • Website
    http://zolapa.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ben Robin
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a variety of Private Event options. Please visit our website to submit an inquiry.
  • Location
    585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Cross street
    Hamilton
  • Parking details
    Public parking lot is located across the street under City Hall. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Caltrain, Palo Alto Station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Bar Zola

    $115.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
    Please join us a for a special New Years Even prix fixe dinner and champagne toast.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,226 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zola + BarZola in Palo Alto offers a "comfortable dining room" vibe with "excellent cocktails and delicious food." Guests praise its "great atmosphere," likened to a "speakeasy," perfect for date nights or small gatherings. The service is "outstanding," with a menu featuring "innovative cocktails" and expertly prepared dishes like the Beef Bourguignon. Despite some concerns about pricing and noise, the restaurant consistently delivers "amazing" food experiences, making it a favorite spot for many.

1,226 Reviews

  1. Caleb

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great drinks. Great vibe. One of the best spots in Palo Alto.

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  2. Sébastien

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a good dinner. I got the escargots, it was really tasty and it was great it came with a piece of bread 🥖. Next I got the short ribs, it was a little bit too salty for me, the gratin dauphinois and the mushrooms were great. For the dessert I got the mousse au chocolat it was excellent but a little bit heavy for my stomach. The restaurant is quite dark and the others tables were too close, you can easily follow discussions from others tables.

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  3. Heather

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated in the front window of the restaurant that had virtually had no light. Ambiance is one thing, but this was beyond that. We had to Ask for more light. The server was terrific and brought us a small light. Also, we asked for some of the food in a doggy bag and half of the food was left out This is the first time anything like that has happened, though. It is one of our favorite restaurants in the Bay Area. We will return again.

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  4. Alex

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the appetizer with goat cheese and beets. The trip drinks we got were also very unique overall a great place.

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  5. jane

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is great. rush serice bec its busy. very noisy, people in the bar blocking the way too loud crowd you cant read the server

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  6. Tuba

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our experience at Zola was incredibly disappointing and left us feeling unwelcome. We arrived at the restaurant at 6:45 PM, and by the time we sat down and placed our order, it was just past 7 PM. However, the service throughout the evening was intrusive and rushed. While we were still eating, servers repeatedly asked us every 10 minutes if we had finished our plates, interrupting our conversation despite it being clear that we were still eating. Then, while my friend was still enjoying her wine, the check was brought to our table without asking if we wanted dessert. Around 9 PM, the hostess asked us to leave the table, claiming they were having a busy night. To make matters worse, we noticed other tables where guests had finished their meals but were not approached or asked to leave. This inconsistency made us feel unfairly targeted and discriminated against. Overall, the experience was unwelcoming and disappointing. I will not be returning to Zola and cannot recommend it to others.

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  7. Amy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience dining here. One of the best steaks I've ever had and great service and ambience as well.

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  8. Janet

    VIP

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love Zola! Great food. Great service! LOVE that Zola is open late!

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  9. lisa

    VIP

    San Francisco

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at this place is simply perfect, every time.

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  10. anetta

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and ambiance. Service--needs some improvements

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FAQs

Zola + BarZola is rated 4.6 stars by 1226 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Zola + BarZola

585 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Hamilton
  • Neighborhood
    Palo Alto
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Californian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public parking lot is located across the street under City Hall. Street parking is also available.
  • Public transit
    Caltrain, Palo Alto Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ben Robin
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://zolapa.com/
  • Phone number
    (650) 521-0651
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a variety of Private Event options. Please visit our website to submit an inquiry.
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