A Richard Blais Itali-⁠zona Kitchen * Globalist breakfast buffet (2x) Sat outside, good experience, friendly staff * Carry out (2x) 1) Rigatoni "alla Zozzona" guanciale, sausage, tomato, chili, and pecorino romano Portion could be a little bigger Sauce is extremely salty with excessive garlic Best part was the included Focaccia bread, not the pasta 2) Gelato (2 scoops, $9) Two orders: Stracciatella, Pistachio read more

La Zozzona - Gelato: Stracciatella, Pistachio - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

The worst dining experience I've had in years., and they ruined a special occasion. La Zozzona can run over $100 per person with drinks, and for that much it's important to get at least close to what you pay for. The whole night, they never mentioned the special occasion that was on the reservation. They also ignored my seating request, never communicating beforehand that it might not be possible and refusing to honor it when I had to point it out. It took almost 20 minutes for a server to show up. In the meantime, the bussers stopped at my table four times to say our server would be here shortly. By the last time it had just become comic relief for these bored and thirsty diners. Our entrees took a long time, and our server and again those poor bussers stopped by at least another four times to apologize and say the food would be here soon. The long-awaited entrees arrived. You would think we'd be extra hungry and devour them, but they didn't taste good. This restaurant, that has a special section on their menu saying they pride themselves on their pasta, had delivered mushy rigatoni with bland sauce that tasted nothing like the menu description. The other pasta dishes were also somehow just as flavorless. I suspect something happened in the kitchen that night, because I can't imagine any self respecting chef deliberately putting out poorly executed dishes like that. All our plates went back half eaten. I was embarrassed to be hosting this disappointing dinner. Our server and the bussers were apologetic when we pointed out the above issues, so it was clear that our table was having a terrible experience. You might expect that a manager would stop by to talk at some point but surprisingly that never happened. The final blow was when they did me the "favor" of validating parking which reduced the parking fee from $20 to $10. Really? I'm paying several hundred dollars to eat at your restaurant and you nickle and dime me for $10 of parking? So La Zozzona isn't friendly to locals; neither from a culinary nor transportation standpoint. There are so many good fine dining restaurants around here. La Zozzona isn't one of them. read more

We dined here earlier in the year and all was amazing. Went last night because Richard Blais was there. Our wait person, Robert was fantastic. Our glass of champagne was delicious- tasting g a bit of peach. My husband got the smoked old fashioned with wagyu washed Makers Mark was on point with a sweet smoke and clear ice. We shared the pesto burratta and the squash blossom, both were delicious. The bread service is nice too, if you like focaccia. For our salad, we each got a different option. I got the fig and beet, which was so delicious! The little green salad had a lovely organic egg and was nice. Sadly the main dishes did not live up to how delicious the rest of the meal was. I had the mushroom gnocchi was gummy and I had a hard time chewing it. The description said it came with mushroom ragu, but the mushrooms were hidden under black kale which was bitter. Needed more sauce. My son had the cioppino- the scallops were over done and rubbery, the sauce was thick like a spaghetti sauce, not a nice tomato broth. My husband had the blackened swordfish steak. It was overcooked and dry. We had the tiramisu for dessert and it was great as always. Disappointing main dishes but the rest was amazing so we will be back. read more

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Foods was amazing! Had a work dinner there we had Calamari, mozzarella sticks and chicken Parmesan. Everything was great

La Zozzona is truly a hidden gem of Arizona. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed with kindness and respect. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and all of the workers and staff are some of the most hospitable and best in all of Arizona. The head chef, JR, is amazing and curates one of the best menus in the valley. The homemade focaccia melts in your melt and the hamachi crudo was the freshest I've ever had. The chicken parm was recommended and you can never go wrong with a spicy rigatoni. The beet salad was so fresh and the potatoes were the perfect side. While you will be so full for dinner, you can never go wrong with a table-side tiramisu. Be sure to stay awhile and enjoy a cocktail at the bar, fire place area upon entering the restaurant, or listen to the live music before and after enjoying your meal. And, definitely be sure to order a cocktail off their new build your own spritz bar. My elderflower spritz was one of the best cocktails I've ever had! Truly cannot wait to become a regular at La Zozzona and make it my new go-to restaurant in Arizona. read more

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What a romantic elegant restaurant. Service was amazing and we were even greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne. They have a nice patio to enjoy this amazing weather, light is dim and ambiance is moody. The apps and food were delicious. So glad we came here. There house made Focaccia bread was heavenly. I would definitely be back. read more

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Once again, another fabulous meal!! I love how the menu is changed up a bit, but my favorites are still there. You are always guaranteed the perfect meal, starting with the complimentary champagne to the amazing servers that dote on you!!! The restaurant is beautiful with the most welcoming atmosphere. Kudos to Chef JR!! Can't wait to come back!!! read more

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Such a great experience. I have been wanting to try a Richard Blaise restaurant for some time and La Zozzona did not disappoint. The ambiance was modern but comfortable. Service was impeccable and everybody was very helpful and made us feel special. The food was amazing. The squash blossoms were some of the best I've ever had. The pasta was delicious and the chickens sauce was so rich as flavorful. This is a great restaurant for a date night or any special occasion. read more

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We were very excited to try La Zozzona as it is a new Richard Blais restaurant in Scottsdale! This is a combination of two visits to La Zozzona within 30 days. The staff and servers during both visits were outstanding. During our visit on January 28th, our server Adam, helped make my birthday extra special by offering to take our group photos and bring a delicious birthday desert for my special day. For an appetizer, we ordered the Olive oil and sea salt burrata which was served with crispy bread. Unfortunately, although beautifully presented, it seamed very plain compared to other burrata dishes typically ordered at other restaurants. We found the pasta dishes such as the Rigatoni alla Zozzona very good. A separate visit, we were offered A feast of the seven fishes dishes. My husband ordered the Seafood Risotto which included Spring Mussels, Prawns, Arborio and Foraged Mushrooms. I ordered the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe. Both dishes were good. I wouldn't say they were my absolute favorites Italian dishes I've had but it was a nice dining experience. As many high end restaurants, the dishes are small portioned. They have a beautiful small bar in the entrance of the restaurant with a fireplace. Come in early and have a cocktail before dinner. I would recommend dining before sunset so you can enjoy a view of all the cacti in the restaurant courtyard. read more

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3.75 stars. New to the Hyatt and has been open 5 weeks. Waitress is diligent and serious about their duties, but is still quite green when it comes to basic dining service. They were incredibly friendly and conversational though which is a plus. The restaurant sommelier took it upon their self to approach us to recommend wines however the wines we wound up with were a touch anticlimactic concerning the story and price. We received complimentary focaccia-like bread with chimichurri sauce but the bread was very hard and possibly a touch stale. Not bouncy like a fresh focaccia, unfortunately. We also were given a welcome-in flute of chilled Prosecco, which I loved so much. I wish I'd gotten another glass of that instead of the wine. The rest of our food was appetizing. We got the Caprese Salad and Stuffed Clams to start. The salad was surprisingly a stuffed green tomato, juicy and delicious, with fresh mozzarella inside and drizzled with quality olive oil and balsamic reduction. I loved this dish. The stuffed clam was also good however a smidge dry. The charred lemon really made that dish. The Aqua Pazza was a seafood dish with a delicate tomato broth. All the seafood was prepared perfectly. My spouse enjoyed the filet of beef and remarked that the addition of the truffled Alfredo sauce really amped up the experience. Our toddler had the buttered noodles and I have to say it was the most posh and sophisticated thing she's probably eaten at a restaurant. Homemade noodles and a generous amount of velvety smooth butter sauce. Kudos to La Zozz for serving this as a kids dish! The ambiance in the evening was dark, a bit sexy, and private. However, I could see some renovation equipment (ladders, shovels, etc) leaned up against the outside window, and I feel this would be a bit distracting to the overall vibe if it were daylight hours. I'd recommend to folks staying at the Hyatt if in the mood for a modern Italian dinner. read more

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We went here for my father's birthday and had a fabulous dinner! It is a brand new room in the newly remodeled Hyatt hotel and it is gorgeous! All of the staff were so friendly and our server was excellent. We sat down and they greeted us with cards wishing a happy birthday as well as a glass of bubbles to start. Excellent touch! The attention to detail is there and it is so refreshing to sit at a table and experience hospitality the way it should be done. The food was excellent. We started with the mozzarella, meatballs and beet salad. All delicious. Next we had raviolis. I had the swordfish which was superb!! Mom had the veal and my father had a seafood dish. Don't forget the fries! Last but not least, was the amazing tiramisu. The best I have ever had! Hands down. We are coming back and I am taking better pictures. Btw- the Prosecco was fabulous. Next time, I am taking better pictures and not driving. Cheers and welcome to the neighborhood. read more

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The newly renovated resort and new restaurant has a modern and sleek look. Our server was great and very attentive, as well as the bussers. HOWEVER...the young, blonde hostess was incredibly dismissive and rude on the evening of January 5. She told us there was a 20 minute wait, however there were only 4 tables of patrons throughout the restaurant. Because of the wait I immediately made an online reservation and went back up to the hostess and was able to be seated. She then proceeded to seat us in the corner by the exit, although there were plenty of tables in the middle of the restaurant. The impression she gave was petty games and superiority. read more

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Pretty good! There way free champs and sparking drinks for kids. The service was great, the vibe was very nice with outside patio. It also includes a kid menu, overall the place was worth trying! read more

Came here to celebrate my birthday and the entire staff here went above and beyond to make the occasion special. From the delicious drinks, to great starters and entrees, everything here was top tier. Our server made some great recommendations and the burrata here is some of the best I've had in Arizona. They brought out a sparkler on the dessert which was a fun surprise too. Definitely a great spot to enjoy a nice meal out and I will be back again soon read more

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I found myself in Scottsdale, Arizona looking for dinner and wound up at La Zozzona. The "hotel restaurant" is never my first choice because they're usually not good and overpriced. But La Zozzona is clearly the exception. One by one, the dishes came out - house made Foccaccia with olive oil and pesto, fried squash blossoms, crispy but not greasy, Roman Fry Bread and meatballs, but my favorite was the Mozzarella Stick, which is more like a Mozarella Bat because it was the size of my forearm - dipped into a perfect marinara sauce, I would have been happy if that was my entire dinner. But the highlight was Neptune's Swordfish Chop - a HUGE slab of swordfish on the bone, blackened with black lemon, garlic, black pepper, oregano, sicilian olives, cherry tomato and capers. Each bite was soft and tender, not fishy, and perfectly cooked - the last bite was as juicy as the first. Very inventive and tasty. And a visit with Richard Blaise himself never hurts - he graciously came by our table and even took us to the kitchen to introduce his staff. They're awesome! Shout out to Paul who helped us through the menu and even took a group photo of us. If you ever find yourself in Scottsdale, Arizona, you should try La Zozzona - it's well worth it! read more

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I was skeptical of La Zozzona because it seems that generally celebrity chef restaurants are more about the name behind the restaurant rather than the food, but I really enjoyed La Zozzona. All of the food was delicious and the service was great. First we were welcomed with a complimentary glass of prosecco, which is always nice and complimentary bread and oil that was so good. I think the oil had a little hint of lemon to it that was a nice touch. We then started with the squash blossoms and little gem salad. The squash blossoms were amazing and had a really nice light filling. I really liked the salad too, but I could see some people wanting it to be a little less dressed or less salty. For our main dishes we split the rigatoni and chicken Marsala. Both were amazing. The pasta is all fresh made in house and had great texture and flavor. I also loved that there were a lot of mushrooms with the chicken Marsala. You can tell it's good when they offer those mushrooms as a separate side for any of the dishes. The side that was recommended to us and what we decide to get was the carrots. We really liked those but there weren't that many for two people to split as a side. Lastly I couldn't pass up an affogato for dessert and it was the perfect end to the meal. read more

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The place is nice but it's hidden away in the hotel. The music was very loud like if you were on a club. Where we weren't able to have a decent conversation at the table without yelling to be heard even while we were in the private room over looking the kitchen.We were a party of 6. We had the focaccia bread it was very fluffy and warm and the oil pesto dressing was good it gave it that extra oomph. The braised artichoke was amazing. The Branzino was so good. It had a crispy skin, flaky inside, the olive tapenade was perfect with the fish it give it that zest. The seafood Saffron was good but it seemed like something was missing. Everyone in our party liked what they got. The French Fries Alfredo was ok I could have done without the Alfredo part it was too heavy. The Squash Blossoms were good, crispy with a gooey inside. I didn't the Arancini since it mushrooms but everyone liked them. Sqash Angolotti was good but heavy and filling. The place is kind of hidden in the corner downstairs away of everything in the DoubleTree hotel. read more

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My wife and I were really excited to try this place mainly for the giant mozz stick. The started was homemade focaccia and it was great but honestly probably the only notable food item we had. We had the crispy mozzarella, the caprese, the cavatelli and the rapini. The caprese looked good in photos but it's as if they took a very cold sad tomato, cut it into four parts, stacked it to look cool and put very subpar oil and balsamic on. Difficult to eat - they took a very basic thing and tried too hard to dress it up The cavatelli came and it looked very unusual, the flavor was good but again with the presentation, it was just too extra The rapini was just so sad, nothing notable lol The crispy mozzarella is what I presume they are lightly known for considering a viral tik tok which is definitely a good way to get people in the door however the execution fell flat; once again prioritizing presentation over flavor. It's very exciting to see a ginormous stick of fried cheese arrive to the table however upon cutting it open the cheese was firm and not warm. The flavor and breading were great, super creative but after a few bites I asked the server if it was supposed to be fully melted like a traditional mozz stick and he confirmed and took it to the back. I received a replacement and the cheese was the exact same. Once again, if you are going to take a very simple thing like a mozzarella stick and put your own spin on it and make it literally ginormous, it has to be executed correctly. read more

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My wife and I have been lucky to visit many "Michelin Star" restaurants, but it is rare that every plate we eat at a restaurant is a true "5 out of 5" stars.  We found La Zozzona to be incredibly impressive and truly one of the best. Every plate was (for the lack of a better word) perfect.  For starters the "Crispy Mozzarella" may seem boring or typical, but let me tell you...you have not had a Mozzarella stick like this. The outside is perfectly cooked to be just a bit crunchy and the inside melts in your mouth. 5 out of 5. For main courses, I can vouch for the Swordfish, Veal Chop, and New York strip. Again, all are 5 out of 5.  The Veal Chop is one of the best veal plates I've ever had. Lightly breaded and crunchy on the outside but tender and savory on the inside. This was my favorite.  The Swordfish is huge. You might need 2 people to finish it. It's prepared to mimic the look of a large steak. Bite into it and you'll get a burst of flavors that is unique yet brings out the best characteristics of a Swordfish chop. The New York steak was my biggest surprise. I was a bit skeptical at first when they brought out the steak covered in flakes of cheese as I typically like my steak to stand alone. But the seasoning and truffle combine to make the New York Steak really stand out. It's a unique take on a NY strip but at the same time, it gives you the typical NY Steak taste. You'll just have to try it to understand.  Need a drink recommendation to pair with all this incredible food? Try the Amalfi Margarita- A perfect blend of limoncello and Tequila Finally, for dessert the best option is the Tiramisu. Typically I'm not a huge fan of Tiramisu and would usually choose another dessert, but this Tiramisu is soaked in rum and served super moist. Bottom line - this place lives up to the hype. Everything I tasted was 5 out of 5. read more

The service was as good as previous visit. I got to try a few different dishes this time. The celery and romaine hearts salad is my favorite. It's light,refreshing and full of umami at the same time. I'm not sure what kind of anchovy they used because it tastes different (in a good way)than what I had before. It's rich but not overly salty. Overall it doesn't taste like a pre-packed salad you can get from a supermarket. The stuffed clam is little on the salty side due to the pancetta but it goes really well with the complimentary focaccia. Lamb ragu lasagna is really well made with perfect amount of tanginess which makes it less heavy. Chicken Marsala is a little surprise. The meat was marinated perfectly with such tender and succulent texture. That Marsala sauce is amazing! I should have ordered a side of potatoes to go with it. read more

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La Zozzona lives up to to the hype. We started with fresh foccacia bread and a basil pesto to spread. We then enjoyed the polpettes and squash blossoms. Both were excellent, the squash blossoms are a must. We had olive oil and sea salt burrata with a side of toasted bread. The burrata was fresh and chilled - there was enough left over to enjoy with our pasta dishes. We enjoyed the lamb ragu lasagna and the rigatoni alla zozzona topped with lobster. Both amazing. We had the chocolate hazelnut for dessert which is perfect for anyone who enjoys a Ferroro Rocher. Can't wait to come back! The service was outstanding. Our waiter, Robert was so informative and attentive! Also, they validated our parking because we were not staying at the hotel. :) read more

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We were able to get the chef's table as we had reserved for 5. We were glad to be out of the noise of the main room. Service overall was great and attentive with refilling waters, meeting our needs. Dessert took a while, but was delicious. The only miss was the waiter delivered us the wrong burrata (plain), but let us have that as well as the pesto burrata. We were welcomed with sparkling wine or juice, which was a nice touch and complimentary focaccia which was good, if a little bland. The pastas were ordered were fresh with flavorful sauce. We loved the alfredo fries, rosemary potatoes, my wife enjoyed the American cocktail. We enjoyed our time there, the service was friendly, and would go again to try other items. read more

Service was great. All the food was great except for my pasta dish. Way too salty. Joked that on Top Chef Tom must have kept telling Blais "it needs more salt" read more

The service was impeccable, we were greeted with friendly helpful people at every turn. With a complimentary champagne upon arrival, special birthday messages tucked into our napkins, and really the best service we've had in a long time from Jake - wonderful! And bonus - valet and self park were completely validated. read more

This place is a rip off. The portions were so small. It was insulting. Ordered the Hamachi Crudo and the entire dish was one bite for $17. Rigatoni was cold butternut raviolis were served in a 1 inch deep pond of butter. Frito miso was subpar. Brussels sprouts were soggy and way over steamed. Wine selection was good but overpriced. Decor was pretty and staff was friendly. Sent a couple items back and honestly got tired of returning dishes. read more

What a fun dinner experience! Went here with a larger group for my birthday and we were seated in the "fish bowl" amazing window right into the kitchen. Food was all really good with some of the favorites being the mozzarella stick, and pastas. Richard Blais was there that night and was so nice and took us into the kitchen for photos. Welcome drink was also a very nice touch. read more

My boyfriend and I went here on June 21st for a late birthday dinner and everything was fantastic. We got the meatballs, giant mozzarella stick, fries with black truffle alfredo, carbonara, the house zozzana pasta, and chicken marsala. We kinda wanted to try it all lol. Juan Carlos and Adam were spot on with their recommendations and the service was absolutely out of this world. Give these two men a raise! The food was all amazing, service was fabulous, and the ambiance can't be beat. We will be back! read more

La Zozzona - Italian Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

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10/10 our favorite dinner of our Scottsdale weekend getaway! The salads and pastas were amazing and we had personalized wonderful service. Everything was delicious and super flavorful. Highly recommend if you're staying at the Grand Hyatt! read more

Went here for a birthday dinner and let me tell you it was incredible! I've heard nothing but great things from this place and decided to give it a try and it's worth all the hype! A huge thank to Juan Carlos and Adam for the amazing service and guiding us through the menu can't wait to go back. read more

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Went to meet Richard Blais and have dinner....Food mediocre..service not great and after asking to see Richard 3 times, he never made it to our table....so much for a meet and greet...disappointing all around read more

This restaurant popped up on our tik tok. My wife and I took our 7 year old and 1 year old. My wife is vegetarian and the agnolotti entree was great. I was hungry and wanted something heavy. The lamb lasagna was the best I ever had. My son had the spaghetti which he's picky about but loved it. My 1 year are the rosemary potatoes and he enjoyed it. I ended it with a latte. Didn't have time for dessert this time. Service was spot on. Especially with kids making a mess they did let the kids feel any less than a regular patron. I don't leave a lot of reviews but as tired parents they wanted a nice romantic evening La Zozzona won our hearts. read more

Had a wonderful dining experience while staying at the Hyatt Gainey Ranch. Service = fine dining, top notch. We were very well cared for. We started with the mozzarella and squash blossoms. DEF order the squash blossoms, so good! Then we split the rigatoni (with the best gf noodles I've had) and the filet. They were incredible. The depth of flavor in the pasta sauce and the filet steak sauce were amazing. Their wine list was great too! Austin Hope cab with a filet was . We tried both the hazelnut dessert and tiramisu. Hazelnut was a fav for sure. read more

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We were looking forward to dinner at La Zozonna, we are big Richard Blais fans. Our experience was not good. We arrived at 630pm for our reservation and we told they couldn't seat us because they did not have the waitstaff. We were eventually seated. The staff was nice but the food was not. We had frito misto for an appetizer which was heavily battered, greasy and tough. Main course veal chop was tough and strange. The tortellini in brodo was inedible, the broth was extremely salty. This was returned to the kitchen to be corrected and when returned was exactly the same. Very disappointing meal. read more

Entrees were below average. They were out of filet's so we ordered a non menu special ribeye. Our food came out about 90 minutes after we sat, and it was cold. The steak was one of the worst steaks I've ever had. When we get the bill, it's $110 ribeye. Was hoping it would be good, as the atmosphere and everything else seemed nice. Unfortunately, won't be going back to eat. read more

We celebrated my friend's birthday for 11 guests. We were looking forward for a memorable fun dinner. The restaurant is at grand hyatt hotel. Its nice with subpar service. Our waiter forgot our orders and made so many mistakes inspite of us reminding him. He did not place a cocktail drink, placed the wrong dessert and did not enter the porterhouse steak order. It was so disappointing. He was also rude to some of our guests who did not order wine or a cocktail drink. However, the other lady server was friendly and efficient. Another waiter stepped up and brought in the correct desert ....... tiramisu. It was offered free for the other waiter's poor service. The food in general is ok. The Rigatoni pasta dish and chicken marsala platter were delicious. read more

Food was overall decent but the computer had to be reset 3 times so having to wait longer just to pay the tab than i had to wait to get my food ruined my experience here for this place. For the birthday girl we got pistachio ice cream which had no flavoring at all. Would probably not come back read more

The food was incredible but honestly the service was horrendous. We had reservations at 6:30 Jan 4 and we left at 10:30. The waiter said he forgot to put in our salad/entree after we complained. We were with our of town dear friends that we had not seen in a long time. If it weren't for that, we would have walked out. That is unacceptable for a fine dining establishment to have a 4 hour service when it's not a pre fixe experience. Then the bill was incorrect and had to get redone!! Comping the salad and throwing in an after drink/dessert doesn't cut it . read more

We are not the kind to leave reviews however this restaurant is deserving. The ambiance is lovely. And it ends there. Our server Adam looked so disheveled and unkempt it shoud have been a signal. Sigh, the food. The food was sub par and not warm even though the plates were hot. The pasta is over priced for the portions. And the "Chef favorite" swordfish was dry yet covered in too much butter perhaps to mask the not freshness. As a local or a visitor. This place is not worth the final bill. Absolutely a hard pass read more

Have not visited as of yet but I would like to recommend to the Chef that they get some better photos of all your menu items as the ones showing do not reflect well on all the hard work put into opening this fine establishment. Wish the team nothing but enormous success read more

A wonderful post-Christmas date night with my sweetheart! We drove across town to have dinner at La Zozzona, and it was worth the time and effort. Our server Lynnae (friendly, gracious and knowledgeable) welcomed us with a glass of prosecco, then did a brief tour of the menu, with helpful descriptions and recommendations. We started with delicious cocktails and the Burrata with Basil Pesto ... marvelous. We then shared the crazy-good Rigatoni Alla Zozzona. We were taking it slow throughout the evening and decided to share the Pancetta-Wrapped Filet of Beef, which had an outrageous gorgonzola fonduta, and finished with a beautiful Chocolate Hazelnut dessert. We loved the leisurely pace of the evening (which we had requested) and enjoyed every morsel and drop. Lynnae's service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was elegant but not stuffy. A wonderful experience! read more