I used to frequent here back in 2008/09 often when I lived in Toledo and it always had a great happy hour. Fast forward decades later and still rings true! Quick visit after the casino at the bar for an Italian Marg and some apps. Great service and still a fun atmosphere. Our service was great and friendly. $44 for 2 drinks a beer 3 apps and a veg pizza which was awesome! read more

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2/5 [[HIGHLIGHT]]Zia's has a fun, old school Italian atmosphere with lots of character, and the waterfront setting and views are definitely a highlight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Unfortunately, the overall dining experience didn't live up to the atmosphere. Service started off well but became increasingly slow and disjointed throughout the meal. There appeared to be plenty of staff, yet several things had to be requested more than once. We also weren't offered dessert or coffee and had to ask. When coffee eventually arrived, it was barely warm. The food was very hit or miss. The side salad with white balsamic dressing was delicious, and the olive tapenade was good, although the bread was surprisingly dry. The vodka sauce had great flavor but was extremely oily. We appreciated that the pasta is made in house, but unfortunately several pasta dishes were noticeably overcooked. Some of the chicken was dry and underseasoned, and the red sauce had a somewhat processed or jarred flavor. The pizza was decent but nothing particularly memorable. There were also some issues with special requests not being followed, and rather than correcting one of the meals, a discount was offered instead. Overall, several people at the table were disappointed with their food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a great location, unique decor and some genuinely good flavors, but the inconsistent food and service overshadowed the positives during our visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hopefully it was just an off night, but based on this experience, we would not return. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Zia's prides itself on transporting you to a small family village in Italy--and they stood on business with that ambience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . Today was my first visit despite living just across the river, and a city-wide pizza passport I received as a Christmas gift from my sister finally sparked the trip. I'm so glad it did. I ordered a personal pan pepperoni pizza (more like a perfectly sized thin crust) and a glass of wine--exactly what I needed to decompress after a stressful week in healthcare. Rickie, the bartender, was attentive, kind, and thoughtful throughout the evening. The pizza makers were apologetic about the delay in getting orders out, but I didn't mind at all--I was perfectly content decompressing with my glass of wine while enjoying the delicious complimentary bread and savory butter. It made for the perfect setting to study for yet another exam. Toward the end of my visit, the manager, Mark, stopped by to chat briefly about some of the cool things happening in our city. The entire experience truly felt like sitting at the family dinner table, surrounded by the comforting bustle of a meal being prepared. Although they're open for dinner only, it's a fantastic spot with great happy hour selections. I'll definitely be back for the meatballs... and more pizza. read more

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Spaghetti sauce was plain, tastless. And service very slow. Won't come back and not recommend

Usually a great place to come by boat. Today we came in early on a Tuesday, more than half the restaurant was empty.. the most unfriendly male host imaginable basically told me party of 7 that we could have 2 adjacent booths but the 7 large tables were all unavailable for us. We didn't want to inconvenience him so we went to El Vaquero. 10/10 service at the Mexican joint. Won't be coming back to Zia's while this gentleman is employed. Super shame as we have been regulars for years. read more

I liked the free bread, pasta was tasty, but spaghetti could be way better, [[HIGHLIGHT]]had a lake outside with a nice view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Had a great time. Totally would recommend it and come again. You should definitely check it out. #pasta #pizza #Zia's read more

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Good old Zia's has a fantastic happy hour that you won't want to miss! It probably offers the best happy hour in town, with affordable drinks and delicious food at fair prices. I love the Italian margarita--it's so delicious, and the sugar rim makes it even better! The pizza is probably my favorite in all of Toledo; it's not as greasy as many of the others around here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The meatballs are always perfectly cooked and delicious, and the service is fast in a great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Stumbled upon Zia's thanks to Yelp! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food was good, service also good, unassuming ambiance, and prices were reasonable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It seems as if the major part of Zia's business is based on take out orders. Quite a steady stream of people coming in for take out while we were there. read more

I had previously left a review on Google, it will not allow me to make another, however, our first experience was not well and we were invited to come try again. We just went last night and it was everything we had hoped for the first time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service and atmosphere was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Shauna was our server and she was delightful. Our food was delicious. Thank you!​ read more

I appreciated the warm welcome as a first timer to Zia's. Everything from the olive butter to bread is house made. The manzo was okay, but considerably decent for much of the Midwest. I also appreciated their tiramisu. read more

We came back on May 14 , 2026 and had an excellent dining experience . The host was accommodating and smiling. Our server was from the week before. She took care of us and was top of the line. I've been coming to Zia's since it's opening in 2000. I will continue to visit as per my usual. read more

First visit but won't be last. Really good food. Pasta was slightly overcooked but everything else was great - from starters to desserts. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was impeccable. read more

We stopped here for dinner on our way back to Cleveland from a trip. It's a really cool restaurant! They have a library room that I would love to eat in during winter - so cozy. We ended up sitting in the patio to enjoy the last warm nights of the year. It was a very cute patio with a giant tree. It just really needed a good sweep. I think they should also put out anti-bug stuff as it was a little buggy. The food was good, they had gluten free pasta (yay!) with a truffle cream sauce. It was extremely delicious. I'd share more variety but my husband and I got the same thing. I got a martini and it was perfect. Our server was really nice and checked on us pretty regularly. read more

Zia's - Beautiful outdoor flowers - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Talk about a nosedive in dining experience. I remember coming here 4-5 years ago and having the best experience. Everything used to be five stars all around. A go to spot for all occasions. Last couple times I've been in it's been nothing but disappointment. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Popped in last month when our first choice wasn't available. Wednesday night and it was dead, never a good sign. Place used to always be busy, no matter what.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks were mixed poorly. Bread was hard and not in the food way. Lasagna was decent but not great. Menu seems far less impressive than it used to be. The orange cream cheesecake was great though. We have a lot of Italian options here in town. Go frequent them before spending money in this ghost town. Hopefully things change and this once beloved place can come back to its former glory. read more

Took forever, food was not what we asked, rude server. Food was ok. Asked for check with food and did not do so. read more

Zia's - Asked for ranch and no Parmesan and clearly didn't understand. - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

This is my first review of this place. Although my wife and I have been there twice now. Once in June this year and this past Sunday 7/14/24 The first time we were seated out on the patio, enjoying the sunset on the Maumee River. Yesterday we're were seated inside due to the chance of rain was still eminent. Service was quick and very polite. The atmosphere of the establishment was very Italian. And the food was very good. read more

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We recently visited Zia's Italian in Toledo and unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. When we arrived, we told the hostess we were a party of four for dinner. She asked if we had reservations, and when we said no, she replied "no problem." I then asked if anyone had already arrived for our group (we were meeting two friends), and she said no. I glanced into the dining room--it was completely empty--so we waited in the lobby for about 10-15 minutes. I didn't want to rush our friends with a text, figuring they might be running just a few minutes behind. After a while, I finally texted, and they responded, "Yes, we're here... in the back." They were the only table in the entire dining room. How did the hostess not know they were there? Or at the very least, check for us when we asked? We ended up seating ourselves. Dinner itself was fine--our waitress was kind--but there were a few red flags worth noting. They charge a 3% service fee regardless of whether you pay with credit card or cash, and I didn't see that disclosed online or on the menu. Also, one of the main reasons we chose Zia's was because their website says they serve Olga's from their kitchen until 6pm. The plan was for the guys to get pasta, and the gals to have Olgas. Turns out--they no longer offer that, even though it's still listed online. The food was good, but with the lack of communication, outdated info, and unexpected fees, we likely won't return. Too many missteps for what could've been a simple, enjoyable night out. read more

First time here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a beautiful sunny day, they have a nice patio and we were excited to have a few drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We didn't realize that had a Happy Hour going. We decided to sit inside at the bar instead. The hosts were friendly. I explained my allergies to see if eating was even an option. She checked with the kitchen and assured me it wouldn't be an issue. Drinks took awhile. The bartender was slammed so we waited patiently. She was friendly and helpful. I wish there were more drink options, and better wine options for Happy Hour. Neither wine was very good in my opinion so I ordered off the regular menu. Maybe that's the point. We ordered a couple of drinks and inquired again about food. Our server/bartender, told us something completely different from the host, which actually made more sense. Awhile later, another server showed up randomly to let me know he spoke with the kitchen. He told me other items than our server had. Then she came back to check and then the manager stopped by. It was all very confusing to say the least. I was appreciative of them trying to ensure my safety. I just didn't understand how so many people could speak with the kitchen, yet have different conversations. There's only one kitchen. My husband ordered the Meatballs. He thought they were a bit dry, probably better that morning, but he liked the taste and the sauce. I ordered the pizza with artichoke (no sauce) as it was my only happy hour option. It was tasty. The crust is a bit too thin and I usually like thin pizzas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We enjoyed watching the crust and pizzas being made.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Went during happy hour. Got seated at table. Ordered drinks, ordered food. Got the food, got all but one drink. Finally waitress returns and told her bout missing drink. She says 'oh i see it sitting on the bar, that's my fault. Well yeah duh it is ur fault. Told her forget bout that drink, take it off bill. Then get bill. Questioned why our drinks r not happy hour prices. She says 'bcuz u had to go to the bar to order them for happy hour prices'. Seriously?! How does one know this? Asked her that, she said we should have asked. What an idiot. So we reduced the tip by the difference in drink prices, and reduced even further for the missing drink. She got ZERO tip. She was just stupid. A pathetic excuse for waitstaff. Won't go back. Now i know y it was so empty. read more

Best happy hour! We love to get a drink and apps and/or pizza. Bartenders are always quick and friendly.

Haven't had a chance to stop back since they have re-opened on 4/20. One of the best places for happy hour specials. Great pizzas and several choices of mussels when you sit at the bar. They used to serve a free large pizza for parties of 6 or more. I look forward to checking them out again soon. read more

Love Zia's. Food is Great Italian Margaritas are even better than Great. Staff are Fantastic, Knowledgeable and Friendly

One of the two best Italian restaurants in Toledo. Absolutely the best lasagna in marinara sauce I've ever had. Ring on the the Docks the ambiance is wonderful with outside dining available by the river. Good selection of wine and specialty cocktails ( the Lemonchello Martini rocks). Service is outstanding and selection is awesome. My favorite place for special occasions with family read more

Zia's - Enjoy the fine wine selection - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Zia's is amazing. Very great options for vegetarians. Second, wonderful service. Third, the salad, bread and pasta, were delicious. Fourth, the prices were very good. I highly recommend Zia's and we will be back! read more

My wife is from England and for five years we have been looking for the perfect arrabbiata sauce that reminds her of the spicy pasta served back home. We finally found it at Zia's. Perfect amount of spice, without it taking form the flavor. I had the bolognese, delicious! Great portions for the price. The ravioli fritta was also a hit. Will be back! Fast service, we sat in the bar area to enjoy the happy hour deals (even offered on weekends). Quiet, classy inside with stone fire oven and open kitchen which just add to the experience ! read more

The food was incredible. Sat at the bar and enjoyed happy hour until 9. Monday thru Thursday. read more

Zia's - Torta Gianduia aka hazelnut brownie with frangelico mousse - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

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the service was very slow and the food took forever to get here and we asked for checks and they took forever.

It's been awhile since I have been here. Had a less than stellar experience in the past. That has been years... My wife and daughter got me back by ensuring me that things were better. So, I did. Wow, a great visit. The food amazing. The Pesto crushed it. The service was by far the best I have had for a long time. Jarrah, great job. Offered great tips on my meal and wine choice. Watched her bartend and serve. Awesome martinis, skill there.. She is so good. Very warm to her guests and a beautiful smile. The manager was all over it. Helping his staff and interacting with the guests. He gave you the feeling that they were all happy to have you here. I'm glad I came back. You definitely regained a fan. Beautiful place and amazing meal. Thank you for the night. read more

Zia's - A nice Pinot Noir - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Nice ambiance in the restaurant and we had a wonderful server that kept everything moving along at an appropriate pace. Had the chicken pesto pasta and it was delicious. I Ben better heated up the next day! read more

Very average Italian restaurant, I thought it was a little pricey but the portion was appropriate. I wasn't expecting to be dazzled by Italian like in the north end of Boston or some other place with rich Italian history but I wasn't upset with my meal. Nothing great, nothing bad. Average. Didn't have any drinks but the bartender was attentive and welcoming. read more

Zia's - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

I want to commend Zia's Chef on Friday August 2 at approx 5:00 pm who made my dining experience exceptional. I have numerous food allergies. These are listed on a laminated card issued by my doctor. My server was not fully comprehending the severity of my allergies nor the ingredients of specific entrees. However, the chef came to the rescue by coming to my table and suggesting appropriate dishes. He also explained to me the food preparation process used avoid any potential cross contamination issues. I'm so pleased that the chef was able to assist me and did so without making me feel like a burden. read more

I'll first off saying the the staff was very friendly and did a great job serving us. The problem was the food. We had bruschetta and some other app. The bread on the bruschetta was burnt and overly hard. The. They brought out the table bread which would have been good if it wasn't so dry. It came with an olive tapenade that was delicious, yet it still didn't help the dry table bread. Then we got our salads. The house salad I was told was good. I had a Cesar salad and to be honest, it was the worst Cesar Salad I've ever had. It had a bitter bite to it and very little dressing. It was very odd tasting. The other person who ordered it claimed the same thing. I really do not recommend the Cesar Salad here. Now it was time for our entrees. They looked delicious and couldn't wait to eat it. Everyone said the were delicious. Although I took two bites of mine and it was luke warm at best. The sauce was cold and the lasagna was Luke warm if that. I understand it's something that has to be made in advance, but it shouldn't have been that temp. I just couldn't eat it. I will admit they did take it off my bill and I appreciated that. Like I said service wasn't an issue. It was the quality of the food. I don't mind spending $$$ for a meal if it's a quality meal. We all were really disappointed in the food. I'm not sure any of us will return unfortunately. read more

7/10. Beautiful food presentation. Very delicious. Cute atmosphere with lake to look at. Good broad range of drinks as well. Inside is clean and professional. Dim lights made a cute date night. My husband scarfed his plate down like a rabid animal. I had the ravioli. Very good. Nicely cooked. Noodle isn't too over done. But not not too under cooked. Very perfect. Very satisfied. Portions might not exactly satisfy a grown man, just depends what you get. The staff are nice. Always asking if we needed anything. Definitely recommend coming here. read more

The exceptional food and top-notch service make it a five-star dining destination. Highly recommended! Our server Michelle did a fantastic job with recommendations. read more

You will never dine anywhere more comforting and timeless throughly enjoying my dinner of mushroom soup and spaghetti and meatballs. Very classy all around. read more

We decided to check out Zia's for ourselves & are very glad we did. We had a reservation & were seated immediately. Service was friendly - not only our waitress, but also the hostess & all the staff we encountered. We especially enjoyed the focaccia bread & olive butter that they provide. They make this in-house & it was delicious! We ordered a flight of Chianti's- fun to try three different varieties. Our entrees, chicken Parmesan & a shrimp pasta were both very good! Desserts are also made from scratch, so we got a tiramisu to go. It was very good & we loved that it was served alongside a little bit of strawberry/blueberry. After dinner, it was great to go outside, along the river, and take in the view of Toledo & the Christmas lights. We enjoyed our first visit to Zia's - food, service, & ambiance - and look forward to visiting again soon! read more

This restaurant is located over the bridge and not far from the Renaissance hotel. The hotel offers a free shuttle to this location and pretty much anywhere else you would like to go within a 3 mile radius. I had the Salmon Di Spinaci for dinner. It was a good sized Grilled Salmon Filet topped with a tomato lemon vinaigrette over lightly sautéed Spinach , caramelized onions and mushrooms. I opted that they take out the corn that normally comes on the plate as I am not a fan. I was pleasantly surprised on how much I liked this dish, it was the perfect portion compared to my colleagues dinners which were huge! read more

Zia's - Salmon with spinach - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

10/10 Food. Waitress was amazing and fun. Great Food and highly HIGHLY recommend. Best food in Toledo. read more

Zia's - Nookie Dookie Destroying the Fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

30 minutes after we were seated we finally got water!! We had a reservation and were only a table of 2. We waited over an hour for food Asked 5 times for bread and oil, waiter forgot our drink order and it was incorrect. Salads had barely any dressing. I'm just a bit frustrated but the food is barely okay and it's pretty pricey for what you get. I'm not one to write a negative review, as a matter of fact this is my first ever, they have to do a better job! Other patrons were equally frustrated with service and I watched some leave. read more

This is a fantastic location right on the river. Now don't miss the road as you go over the bridge. If you do keep your head down and keep the car moving. Your going in a tough neighborhood. Where they fall down is the food and temperature. The room got colder and colder till many in our party put their coats back on. My chicken was so tough on my salad it took forever to chew it. And they bathed my salad in dressing to the point I had to stop eating it as I was having a dressing seizure. It Cesar for pete's sake. read more

Zia's - Italian Near Me - Toledo, Ohio