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Zanata

4.5 (1.1k reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Banannas Foster

This place is our go to with just my husband and I or when we have company from out of town. Everyone we bring here wants to go back every time they are in town. Favorites are the meatball appetizer, steaks, pork chop and Sunday chicken. This restaurant has absolutely the BEST Bananas Foster in the state of Texas! Also the servers are spot on!

Rich J.

Run, don't walk, to come here. We live an hour away, over by Grapevine. Here for 24 hours for a business trip. We were roaming around the old courthouse Square downtown and stumbled upon this jewel. The atmosphere is really laid-back cool and their prices are quite fair. We split the bruschetta salad.. it was HUGE!! Very fresh with a wonderful, light dressing. The cheesy bread that comes with this salad is very good. Interestingly, it is served under the salad. For our entrée, we split the meatball lasagna. Again, a huge single portion, so splitting it was perfect. We have many terrific restaurants around us - Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake. However, this was one of the finest Italian meals we have had anywhere, including Little Italy in Boston. Everything was so flavorful and hearty. The garlic toast served with the lasagna was also excellent. By the way, the old-fashioned with Makers Mark bourbon was superb as well. Based on our first-time experience, there is nothing NOT to like about this establishment. I just wish the portions weren't so generous so that we might have had room for the coconut cream pie. BTW, Hailey is an excellent server.

Esmeralda R.

What an incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was absolutely adorable and felt truly authentic -- like a little slice of Italy right here locally. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and beautifully curated without trying too hard. The service was top-notch. Attentive and friendly server -- you can tell they care about every guest's experience. And the food... wow. By far some of the greatest Italian dishes we've had -- and that's saying a lot because we've traveled all over Europe. Every bite was flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with quality ingredients and pride. If you appreciate delicious, high-quality food and a charming atmosphere, this place is a must. We will absolutely be back!

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Dan N.

I recently visited Zanata in Rockwall, Texas for the first time, and it was a very enjoyable experience. It's the kind of place that immediately feels relaxing and inviting. I had ordered the pizza and blue crab dip, and I'm glad I did. It was flavorful and well cooked. The crust had a great texture, and everything came together nicely. I also tried one of their desserts the banana foster , which was a great way to finish the meal. The service was excellent from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. again.

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Amanda R.

Came here for dinner on Friday after work. It's a small restaurant in downtown Rockwall. There was a 45 min wait around 5:20, so I recommend going early. Service was a little slow, but they were working fast for the crowd. No one working was just standing around. We got lucky and got to sit at the bar. We tried the bruschetta board was delicious. I wasn't a fan of the Gorgonzola, but only because I don't care for blue cheese, but the Mozzarella and Brie were great. I love the toppings on them. Pork chop was cooked perfectly and I loved the broccolini. Can we talk about the lobster risotto? Oh my. SO RICH and savory. The regulars, who come there often, that we spoke with were super friendly. The couple next to us shared that on Tuesday's they have a special for wine, pizza, and salad for $30. We will definitely go back.

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Bill C.

I went for the steak. My date went for the pizza. We were both satisfied. The steak was well cooked, a nice medium well. It had a nice sear and was lightly seasoned. However, and I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing, it was topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and sun dried tomatoes. I would have liked something green (something firm like fresh green beans, or grilled asparagus) on my plate, though. The pizza was pretty good. The crust was tasty but I did think the pepperoni was a tad too salty. My date finished the whole thing. I haven't seen her eat that much (relatively) since she was a little girl. The restaurant has the potential to be loud but they've added some baffles in the ceiling. Our fellow diners weren't too crazy, though and the noise level was comfortable. Our server Rachel was friendly and attentive.

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I love zanata they take extra care of me and my severe food allergy. I will be going back!

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Amazing crab dip appetizer! Would totally come back again! Waited about an hour on a Tuesday night so plan ahead.

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6 years ago

Always on point. Yes it is loud and yes most always a wait but that doesn't matter. Food is incredible and well worth it.

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8 years ago

Our favorite date restaurant. Crab dip is amazing as is honestly everything we've tried there. Friendly, fast service.

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Always great, always ready, delicious Italian food. Best in Rockwall! It's my favorite place to eat and the desserts are scrumptious!

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I really enjoy coming to this restaurant. Cool atmosphere for Rockwall and pretty tasty food too. Recommend for a casual lunch.

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Amazing food! Awesome staff! Always accommodating! Every Friday they have new specials too and those are always sooo good!

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This is our favorite restaurant in Rockwall. Best service and consistently great food. We LOVE Libby and Jacob. Best bartenders!!

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Great place to hangout and the professional servers and food are really good. Try the grilled Avocado and crab appetizer.

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