Very nice upscale spot for lunch or dinner!! Came here for lunch on a Saturday to celebrate getting my wedding dress!! Great, fast service. Seems like it may be hard to get a table at dinner time as it is quite small, but wasn't difficult at all at lunch time. I got the steak and fries and could not even finish all the fries! Huge portion. My mom got the mac and cheese and said it was amazing. read more

Zambistro Restaurant - Steak and fries - New American Near Me - Medina, New York

My husband and I were in town for the Medina Triennial, and decided to take the recommendation of one of the folks working the Triennial and have dinner at Zambistro before heading home. It was a Thursday night around 5:30 pm. We did not have a reservation. Restaurant was about half full at that time, with lots of indoor and outdoor options. We chose to sit inside and JoHannah was our server. First off, service: JoHannah (that's how it sounded, but might not be spelled right) was excellent! She was friendly, super knowledgable about the specials and the menu, very efficient, and attentive. She was there as soon as we needed her before we even called her over. Service out of the kitchen was great too - time from ordering to being served was short and courses came out without too much time in between. Second, food: everything we ate was delicious. Food seemed high quality with nice presentation. We had a cup of the Italian wedding soup (soup of the day) to start - it was possible to have a cup or a bowl, and it came with a packet of crackers. It was great - broth was flavorful without being too herby, had a good amount of pastina, meatballs and cheese, and the cup was a nice amount before the appetizer. Next, we shared the special appetizer of burrata with a local peach and jalapeño salsa, over a bed of arugula dressed with a lemony dressing, served with crostini. It was very very good. The salsa was very flavorful and the perfect combo of textures and sweet, spicy, salty. For our main, we had decided we definitely wanted dessert, so we split a dish - we got a 10-oz steak with asparagus, and what was described as shoe-string fries. A side of béarnaise came with the steak. Steak was seasoned and cooked perfectly, and the béarnaise was a delicious accompaniment. The fries were 'regular fries' in our opinion, not 'shoe-string', which are usually much thinner. But they were fresh and crispy. For dessert, there were so many options! This was definitely one of the best dessert menus I've seen around - besides gelato, chocolate lava cake and cannoli (which everyone seems to have these days), they offered affogato, several cakes, and the cheesecake, which we got, which had raspberry, blueberries and pistachios. We thought it was delicious - a generous slice and perfect for sharing. All together with tax, it was the perfect amount of food for us, and the bill (we did not have any drinks) was almost exactly $100. We consider that, for the experience and food quality, to be a great value. Final notes: They brought out a basket of their homemade rosemary sourdough bread with regular whipped (unsalted) butter and a 'butter of the day' (which on this day was (we think) blueberry) for the table. The bread was so good we ate the entire small loaf - and we probably shouldn't have done that only because we were extremely full by the time we finished dessert! Also, ambiance inside is nice - feels a little fancy, though diners were all dressed comfortably, many in shorts. I would think this is a great spot for date nights, birthdays or family dinners where you want to feel special. There is a small parking lot right next to the restaurant and street parking too. Reservations are recommended for weekends (and by the time we left, around 7:15 pm, the whole restaurant inside and out was packed!) We'll be back! read more

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A first class experience. All of our meals were delicious and prepared with great care. The flavors were well thought out and the service top notch. The Caprese Arancini was a real highlight. I read more

Zambistro Restaurant - New American Near Me - Medina, New York

My friends have been raving about this place for the last year. We made the trip out to Medina today to give it a try. It was a wasted trip and a disappointment. I should say, we are GF diners, and that generally is received one of two ways: "no problem, we've got this" or "ugh, we've got a few of those gluten people out there again." Despite having GF items on the menu, the staff was definitely in the latter camp and the whole vibe of ordering was a very polite waitress that kept having to run to the kitchen and then coming back with answers that made clear that the kitchen staff was not interested in having to make gluten free meal. So, the vibe was bad... and I've done something I've never done before, we left. I honestly don't see what all the rave reviews are about. There are plenty of good restaurants out there, but this one... isn't it. read more

Roof top restaurant/bar was a great play to have a girlfriend lunch. Had the French dip and it was amazing. Service is top notch.

You can NEVER go wrong with anything you choose here. There are menu main stays and being ever the food artists that they are, there are the specials and new additions to the menu almost every season. I appreciate how they mix it up and keep it fresh in that way. I can't write a Zambistro review without mentioning their House Sangria that is our drink of choice here although tonight I tried a Pear Martini that was oh so tasty. They also serve wonderful freshly baked bread with a featured butter that changes on the regular. It's a real treat and testament to the creativity here. Zambistro's great food is served by awesome people as well. Shout out tonight to Chelsea. Great personality and service. read more

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Went here with a group of people after viewing the Triennial show everything seemed good. the problem here was that I felt rushed several times to finish . I suspect they where hoping to turn the table over sooner. We all had food on our plates and had not really been eating for too long and we where asked if we wanted to box the remaining food ! We all said no not yet . I was eating a piece of bread at the end of my dinner and was cleaning up the remaining red sauce on my plate with it when the waitress just took my plate without asking. Dinner should be relaxed not rushed ! I would say the food is an 8 out of 10 . With the bread being the weakest part read more

Recently attended a bridal shower brunch and everything was set up perfectly for the bride to be in a private room.With fast and friendly service I received my bistro salad, chicken salad croissant with chips and Ricotta cheesecake for dessert. Mimosas were refreshing, coffee hot and the meal was splendid. read more

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Attended a bridal shower brunch.We had our own private room.With speedy service and a smile we received our bistro salad, chicken salad on a croissant and for dessert chocolate cake.Eveything was delicious, the coffee was hot and the mimosas were amazing. The bride to be had a wonderful experience and everyone was attentative and friendly. read more

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If I want a nice, casual dining experience serving up high-quality food, I can count on Zambistro! Family and I arrived around 6pm on a Friday, without a reservation, but we were still seated right away. Our water glasses were filled and a vase full of water was left on the edge of our table, for self-service, as we reviewed the menu trying to narrow down what we wanted. Our waitress Sarah, a cute, young, friendly woman came over with the specials and took our order. She did a nice job checking in on us throughout our meal. I enjoyed how our meal was paced out, starting with fresh bread with whipped butter and a specialty butter - Pina Colada! We loved the specialty whipped butter; it was very refreshing. A little time after that, our house "Bistro" salads arrived with their house dressing, which is like strawberry vinaigrette, phenomenal! Our dinners did not include a salad, these were separate but so worth it. Once we finished our salads and cleared out the bread, we had a moment to digest and talk before our dinners arrived. Now, I LOVE the Bistro Steak & Fries and order it every time I come, but that night I decided to try something new. I ordered their Pork Belly burger: half-pound burger, topped with crispy, thick-cut pork belly, a honey mustard BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese, served in a salted pretzel roll and a side of their parmesan fries (for a small upcharge). This burger... just wow, this was excellent! The burger cooked a perfect medium with a nice hint of pink in the center. The pork belly was awesome, very thick, flavorful; it felt like it was a half-pound itself. The honey mustard BBQ sauce was tasty, almost creamy-like, very good. The salted pretzel roll was the perfect vessel for this sandwich. After finishing the sandwich, the parmesan fries were cooked perfectly and they were very generous with the portion. Now, you may see the prices on their menu and think they look high, but I hope you trust me in saying that the quality and quantity you receive is completely in-line; you will most likely walk out of their full with leftovers! Zambistro has been a family favorite for many years now and it makes me so happy to see them continue to thrive. I cannot wait to come back! read more

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My wife and I came here for the first time a couple weeks ago. It was our first date as just the two of us since the birth of our first child seven months ago. It was a great atmosphere and the food was amazing! They serve very large portions and everything we tried was mouth-watering. We were constantly checked on to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and the food and it made us feel like they genuinely cared about our dining experience. We both said we will definitely be back! read more

Zambistro Restaurant - New American Near Me - Medina, New York

We only go here for special occasions and last night was very disappointing. Loud with clientele that wore everything except walking in with their pj's, waitresses making their own drinks which causes a delay with food arrival (and listening to constant shaking of drinks, very annoying). Unfortunately the waitress belonged in a diner, she was not very attentive, ordered the special and was served with one plate perfectly displayed and the other sloppy. At $60 a plate it should have been fixed prior to arriving to our table. Wait staff traffic was very distracting going from one room to another, I think their up to catering 3 rooms (too much) and loosing sight of the fine dining experience that we so loved when we found this place. We will definitely take a break from making a future reservation with hopes management really takes a look at the less than positive reviews of this establishment before it really goes down hill. read more

Just celebrated a college graduation here. First of all, just walking up to the restaurant made our mouths water, the amazing aroma wafting from the kitchen was heavenly. The interior was clean and very comfortable. The menu made it so hard to choose what to order. The service was top notch, friendly and professional. It was all of our first time here and made a reservation by word of mouth. We highly recommend this restaurant and WE WILL be back !!! read more

For the second time, in 3 years my family took me to Mother's Day brunch at Zambistro's and it did not disappoint! We were greeted warmly by the hostess and immediately seated. Our waitress was kind and attentive. She explained the menu and served us and all her tables with a smile! The food was outstanding, as always, and we walked away happy and well fed. I had the lobster bisque to start, then eggs Benedict. The three desserts served were delicious. Though they were small , I couldn't finish them. Thank you again for a lovely Mother's Day! read more

Struggled between 3 and 4 stars. We came in late, close to closing. The guy who seated us was wonderful but our waitress was rude and kept telling us the kitchen was closing and we had to put our order in right away. We got French onion soup which was tasty and a good mix of onions, broth, bread and cheese. And we shared the charcuterie board. It was fine, nothing special. The bread was garlic based which overwhelmed some of the cheese and meats. The pickled veggies were delicious. Rooftop bar seating is nice. Drinks were fine, nothing special. read more

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I love their white pizza and would recommend for fancy dinners also the rooftop has an amazing view.also the waiters are very kind although it takes a while to get my food it's always worth the wait. read more

The winery we stopped by earlier in the day highly recommended this place. The place looks fancy inside I was worried that we would be underdressed but the winery staff said we would be fine. We went in T-shirt's and shorts. We decided to sit in the rooftop lounge. It was nice with heated floor and thick screens to block the wind. My Bloody Mary and my tostada was amazing. So flavorful I have never tasted something like this before. So glad I ordered it. Our waiter Kevin K was great at describing the food !! Would love to come back if in New York again. read more

Zambistro Restaurant - This tostada was a special! - New American Near Me - Medina, New York

Will never go here , was refused to reimburse my deposit for the igloo experience due to a snow storm.Bad business practices.

Everything is great! Nice atmosphere, excellent service, and scrumptious food! Had the fish tacos which were delicious

What a wonderful place to have dinner and cocktails. I really like the many options they have for dining (seating). You have two out door areas to be seated at, one is on a balcony and the second is a igloo experience. The decor is simple but yet classy. Our server Kara did a great job explaining the menu, and I really appreciated her recommendations. I actually took her suggestion for dinner, and i am so glad I did. Looking forward to coming here again. Filet mignon- cook perfectly and seasoned just right..Every bite was tender and enjoyable Bistro salad- very fresh ingredients and I very like the creamy Parmesan dressing Espresso crème brûlée- nice subtle flavor of coffee. Loved the texture or the brûlée Cocktails- forgot the name but the cocktail was amazing read more

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The team at Zambistro nailed the catering for our wedding. Everything from our first planning meetings to the tasting, to the day of execution was all spot on. Delicious food and outstanding service, I'm not sure what else you could ask for. They had side plates of appetizers ready for us, so that we didn't miss out while we were mingling - this was great! They also went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, even drinks! Summer was the lead server and you can tell she is committed to providing excellent service. read more

We eat here often and it's honestly one of our favorite places for something special. Recently I had the carpaccio beef and I'm still thinking about it!!! I also had the catfish special last week and it was to die for. The flavor was fantastic, loved the remoulade sauce. The service without question is always top notch. Friendly, attentive and quick. There's a great ambiance. It's beautiful inside without being stuffy or stiff. It's a great spot in a cute town. Make a reservation and head there. You won't be sorry. read more

Many more beers should be added. $20.00 for a smallish Cuban Sandwich. I don't know. Downtown Buffalo places are more reasonable. Food was very good. Service was great. Just don't get the bang for that expensive of menu item's. read more

We had a party of 11 and everyone here was attentive and kind! We had great service and our food was phenomenal. Highly recommend for a night out with your spouse or family. read more

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We love this place! The service is outstanding, food is great, and the view from the roof top is awesome! We make the stop every year. Lydia is fabulous read more

We will definitely be back. One of the best meals we've had. Service was outstanding. Started with spinach bread that came with an artichoke spread. Delicious. My husband got the French Onion soup and said it was one of the best he's ever had. I got the house dressing on my salad per our server's suggestion and it was so good. Crumbly Blue with a strawberry dressing. I got the chicken cutlet and it was amazing. Came over delicious potatoes. My husband got a lamb chop special that he really enjoyed. I also had the bistro tini which was delicious. Highly recommend this outstanding restaurant!! read more

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First off, what a way to repurpose an older building, and what a way to make it look gorgeous! Can't say I've spent much time in Medina, ever - but this place would be reason to stop into the town! When you enter this older building, you're greeted by a well done layout with plenty of seating space, tastefully decorated in a modern and classy way. But, wait, there's food?? Yes! Glorious food! A seasonal ingredient based menu, which I can imagine rotates in and out dishes for people to enjoy. Everything from lunch, to private dining, to rooftop dining and brunch are available. The food, that is why I'll be back! Soups, salads, apps, pizzas, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, oh my! I had a hard time deciding, a French dip wafted past me as did a glorious looking burger. The burger turned my head for sure. I decided to go for the Bourbon Bacon Brie burger, it has everything I love! A perfectly cooked medium rare 1/2 Pound Burger, a well made brioche bun slathered with Bourbon-Bacon Jam, strips of French Brie, and a sidecar of Dijonaise! The flavor explosion was unreal. While I did order the asparagus, I also ordered the fries. The asparagus was seasoned with something amazing I couldn't put my finger on. The fries were seasoned and just right crisp. read more

Zambistro Restaurant - Bourbon Bacon Brie Burger - New American Near Me - Medina, New York

Delicious lunch on a patio in a cute town. We were passing through while taking a day trip to pick apples. We stumbled across this place while reading reviews. We were not disappointed. There were a lot of yummy food options on the menu. We both splurged and chose the steak frites and we were delighted. The steak was flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Both the regular and sweet potato fries were crispy, hot and had the perfect amount of salt. There was a small side salad with a slightly creamy, Parmesan, truffle dressing which was to die for. My significant other doesn't even like truffle but enjoyed the salad. I also tried their blood orange sangria which was made from a red wine, which I thought was surprising. It was refreshing, not too sweet and had lovely spices which brought me comfort and feelings of fall in the air. They had a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. The tables were spaced out for covid restrictions. The server was excellent and was following safety measures. If we are in the area again we would come back. read more

Zambistro Restaurant - Pre lunch drinks - Blood orange sangria and a beer - New American Near Me - Medina, New York

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We have been wanting to try Zambistro for a long time. Fabulous wine and drink menu. Beer menu very basic. I ordered the steak frites which I couldn't wait to try. My husband ordered the Bacon Brie burger. He added a salad and mine came with. While he enjoyed his, I did not. Mine was covered in crumbly Bleu Cheese. Yes, I am one of those those people who do not like the taste of it. I tried to eat the salad but just couldn't finish the salad. So I settled for the very delicious bread and homemade butter. I would've sent it back but our waitress seemed to have us inside and others outside which was quite busy. Also for some reason we had the one table that didn't have multiple service staff working in tandem. So by the time I would get another salad it would be too late. Also we noticed the other service staff informed people about the blue cheese in the salad after the fact. Our server never did. Once dinner arrived my husband enjoyed his burger. My flat iron steak was supposed to be medium rare but was more medium/well. The asparagus was perfect, the frites are a shoestring fry with parm and seasoning. The Béarnaise sauce was delightful. Food was good, but not sure worth the price point. Also, not everyone loves bleu cheese. I will come back for lunch or maybe try something else on the menu. read more

Zambistro Restaurant - Steak Frites - New American Near Me - Medina, New York

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We enjoyed an evening in late December in the Igloo. It was a great experience. The food was terrific and we were warm (2 heaters helped warm the igloo). The 7 of us did not walk away hungry. Our server, Savanna, did a great job. We hope to go back again when there is snow on the ground. read more

The food here is always hot and delicious... The dining atmosphere is amazing.. The employees are super nice ... read more

By far, this is the best restaurant in Medina. The food is excellent, and the service is divine. They recently opened a new rooftop bar, and it is unlike anything you would find in this small village. They offer great cocktails and a smaller menu. I would highly recommend. The decor is adorable, too. They have adorable greenscape on the walls for a cute photo opp. You will not be disappointed in anything. read more

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Had a reservation for three to celebrate a birthday. got there on time and was told they didn't have a record of my reservation and could not accommodate us. I brought out my phone to show the phone call and a man said he believed me but it didn't matter, people with later reservations showed up early. he was extremely rude. His attitude was "oh well". Never again. read more

This was my first visit to Zambistro, although my parents have been many times. This a very nice restaurant overall, with medium variety of traditional Italian menu items with some neat twists, e.g., fried olives in some of the salads - all of which looked terrific! I had the fresh pasta ragu with meatballs. It was OK, but meat balls oddly appeared steamed, vs typical sautéd or baked. My mom's liver & onions looked great. Service was too notch. I didn't go up to the roof top bar, but that sounded very lively as we were leaving. read more

Zambistro Restaurant - Zambistro - inside - New American Near Me - Medina, New York

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Excellent food, great at catering to specific dietary needs. Love the rooftop, it's so European! Long cocktail list. I only gave it 4 stars because it's very expensive, service is okay, not great, and the wait for the food was 45 minutes! Difficult on a first date, so... don't do that. read more

Zambistro looks like a great date night restaurant with a varied menu. I had the meatball appetizer, spinach bread, and pork belly hamburger ( they have much fancier names than that). I really enjoyed the meatballs. They were on a bed of some type of white sauce and there was a drizzle of a red sauce on top. The dark red sauce was pleasantly aromatic and tasty. The sauce with the spinach bread is what made this dish more edible. It was obviously prepared and cooked with care but there was some off about the spinach itself. To me there was too much of a farm taste. I know that might not make sense for many but if you have ever been to a dairy farm when they are feeding the animals you would equate the taste of this appetizer to that smell. The spinach was a deep green so not over cooked but I wondered if it would have been better sauted instead steamed or boiled, or however it was cooked prior to baking it within the bread, if it was cooked prior to baking. Maybe not sauted with garlic but something to blend out the strong grassy taste. The meat in the pork belly hand burger was excellent. But again it was the sauce that affected this sandwich. The brown sauce was just too much. It dropped out of the sandwich on the first bite and nearly landed on my shirt. Now I am a finger food type of girl but I ended up eating this entree with a fork and knife for two reasons. 1 the pretzel bun was amazing the top truly looking like a pretzel,but so much butter it made my fingers so greasy was constantly wiping my hands. 2 the brown sauce was overwhelming for the pork belly burger...for me. I emphasize for me. I just didn't want a strong almost spicy sauce on my burger. My husband got the Micky burger with parmesan fries while my pork belly came with sweet potato fries. Both fries were very good, hot and crispy. I didn't ask about his burger but he ate most of it so I will assume it was just fine. The waitress was super attentive her name was Mackenzie. She asked several times how everything was and as I said here overall the everything was fine. It is my particular tastes that gives this restaurant only 3 stars. read more

Small town with a big city wow ! After a year or so off Yelp due to Covid it's nice to get back out there and experience life ! I stumbled onto this place on my biking travels on the Erie Canal . First of all , Medina is a cool small town ! Second , I had a memorable dining experience . Everyone one I encountered was spot on with their service . Attentive but not pushy. I especially appreciated they gave me time to look over the menu before asking for a drink order . The drink decision could depend on what you are planning to eat so the two are intertwined. So many restaurants quickly ask for your drink order before you have even had a chance to look over the drink menus or dinner menus . I had the grouper fish special with apple and grape salad $32 . It was delicious; Highly recommend . The dinner came with a salad and warm bread . They had chocolate butter and regular butter for the bread and the house strawberry dressing for the salad was a nice pairing . I watched the other tables and the service they were getting . Everyone seemed to be very pleased and having a great dining experience . This Is a well run restaurant and a great place to go to a after the past year of Covid shutdowns . Check it out! Well worth the scenic drive from Rochester or Buffalo . read more

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Food and service was great. The interior is nicely remodeled. Very modern. The drinks are also very good. Had a Moscow mule.

We booked Zambistro for our wedding catering and went tonight for our tasting and we were blown away! The food is truly phenomenal! Mike is great to work with and the waiting staff was amazing! The steak melts in your mouth! We are so excited for our wedding guests to experience zambistro, and will definitely be back for date night! read more

Very nice looking restaurant in Medina. We were a group of 7 which was no problem for them. Server was very nice and efficient as well. Loved the menu choices, not the same old thing. Crepes, croissant sandwiches, quiche among them. I had the crepes which were very good! Would definitely go back. Well worth the drive! read more

Zambistro Restaurant - Ham and cheese crepes - New American Near Me - Medina, New York