Very good food! We ate here for lunch over the holidays, and it was not crowded. Having read the reviews, I expected it to be a bit fancier--but we were pleasantly surprised with the fresh salads, excellent pasta, and flavorful sides. The service was extremely friendly. Wine was reasonably priced and overall we enjoyed the experience. The dining area is very casual and somewhat small, but there are lots of windows. It's located in a small strip mall and is very understated/casual. We will return for the food and it sounds like they have great pizza too. read more

We moved into the Roswell area recently and have been sampling the great restaurants along Canton Street. We have been driving by ZuZZU, which is a little off the path, and decided to try it last night. Not feeling like a night out, we called ahead for take-out. The owner and his staff could not have been nicer. They all greeted me at various times as I was waiting for my order to be ready. The restaurant was busy and all the dishes on the tables looked fantastic. It is not large, but it is a cozy local restaurant. As I watched the pizzas being prepared (there are seats where you can watch them making the pizzas), I noticed that each pizza was given a loving touch before being put into their special oven. They double boxed our orders and gave us bread. I did request a little extra because after Danielle (the excellent waitress running the floor last night) showed me our pasta order, I knew that we were going to want extra to sop up the remaining sauce. Our Caponata Classica was, without a doubt, the best caponata we have ever had. It is a little different take on Caponata which we actually really liked. A little more oily than most, but in a good way. It was still warm when we got it home and we quickly devoured it. Luckily, we shared our pasta entree of Saporita as it was a very generous portion. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the cream meat ragu sauce was outstanding. We are looking forward to bringing friends and trying the pizzas next time. read more

OMG, holy hidden gem! Do yourself a favor and try the brussel sprouts. Also the saporita is superb, meaty but not over the top. Plus the owners are so charming. The octopus appetizer was delicious and the bread is addictive. It is fine dining, so even though they open for lunch, don't expect the food to be cheap. I didn't try the wine, but I'm sure it's carefully curated. Really nice quirky place to go with a business contact or co-workers. Also charming for date night. read more

Update: after 9 months of going, every time we enter it's like walking into your favorite uncle's house. Sam is so friendly with his big smile, Mike always waves while he's making pizza. Sam the chef pops his head out. Nick is always ready to chat and provide awesome service. Food is always delicious, abundant, and they are willing to tweak for tastes. Salads are delicious as well. Lastly... best gelato around. Tied for our top restaurant. read more

I had high expectations for this place after reading such glowing reviews. My family and I eagerly put in a take out order and were told it would take 15 minutes. We arrived a little early and I was told to wait at the bar for 5 minutes. 15 minutes pass and still nothing. I asked the wait staff what the hold up was and I was told that it will be ready in another 5 minutes without even an apology. I finally got the food and left with a pretty sour taste in my mouth that stuck with me the whole night. Luckily for them, their food was actually really good. We had 2 pastas but I honestly couldn't stand how inconsiderate they were with my order to full enjoy my meal. read more

Warning Will Robinson, Warning!!!! Ignore any review of ZuZZu that is under 5 Stars! While I have not eaten at every Italian restaurant in ATL, I have eaten at Vingenzo's in Woodstock many times, at Price's, Antica Pasta and La Grotta in Buckhead and at others notta wortha mentioning. None of these fine restaurants come close to the culinary delight we have experienced at ZuZZu. Is this A. exaggeration, B. hyperbole or a C. sales pitch.......answer is D...none of the above. This is the truth and if you can handle the truth, read on!! From the Noce salad (at $9 a tab bit expensive compared to the excellent prices on other items) to the $12-14 pasta, the brick oven pizza and the puff pastry dessert, ZuZZu is stunning. This is a very simple, LITTLE place. It is not even quaint. Don't go expecting fine decor, because it ain't there. It's about the food. However, I suspect Salvatore (the owner) will move on to a larger restaurant space with fine decor within a very short time because this little location won't hold him. We spent a half hour after dinner taking to Salvatore, who poured us complimentary Limoncello, to understand why ZuZZu is so superior to every Italian restaurant mentioned above. The ingredients - including flour, cheese and pasta - are imported from Sicily. The two cooks, I was told, are also imported from Sicily and speak little English. But that can't be enough. I've had mediocre food in Italy. Salvatore clearly knows what to do with these ingredients. Is it run as well as the above mentioned restaurants? Not yet. But so what. It just opened a week ago and they will get the operation down. Anyone who has panned this restaurant should be relegated to eating at McDonalds for the rest of their lives, be banned from Yelp and admit that they have a brain tumor the size of an orange that has obliterated their olfactory nerve. (You don't taste with your tongue.) Anyway, there is really nothing more that needs to be said. I would like to say that ZuZZu is the best Italian food in ATL, but I have not eaten at every Italian restaurant in ATL so suffice to say that ZuZZu is probably the best Italian restaurant in ATL. My only regret is that they don't have a frequent dinner card....if they did, I would earn many comped meals at ZuZZu. Warning Will Robinson, Warning!!!! Ignore any review of ZuZZu that is under 5 Stars read more

Very disappointed...the owner didn't even acknowledge us and the server paid more attention to his girlfriend than us. Wine pour was 2 oz for $11. Food was ok but overpriced. Had to ask for water and a bread knife. The menu did not match the menu on Yelp. read more

So what a difference a year and a half makes. As you can read below, I didn't have a good experience with my first visit. So there is a new owner, and Sam has done a great job! We went for my birthday. We started with the meatball appetizer and it was fantastic. Almost as good as my mom's :-) I had the eggplant and it was delicious. My son had the chicken parmigiana and it was my favorite! The waiter was excellent and we had a wonderful evening. It has moved up to one of my favorite Italian restaurants!! Congratulations to the new owner! ------------ I so wanted to love this place...but unfortunately it was probably the worst meal and experience I've had in years. After reading the great reviews, we decided that we would celebrate my mom's 80th birthday here. With her being Sicilian and the owner being Sicilian we thought it would be a great experience. We made reservations for 7 people and arrived for dinner. We were seated and after 20 minutes of waiting for our waitress I finally got up and ask for one. She was almost rude in her demeanor. We asked the owner to come over to meet my mom and he seem stressed that we asked him to stop by. Finally the meals came. I had the lasagna and it was incredibly bland. The worst of the meal was my son's steak. It had a wine demi glaze that had not been fully reduced and it was probably the worst sauce I ever tasted. I tried it, my wife and my sister in law tasted it and we agreed. As a mater of fact we couldn't get the taste out of my mouth. We sent it back and of course the owner and waitress appeared offended. I very seldom write negative reviews but I'd be remiss if I didn't. Maybe it was a bad night for them, but if there approach to customer service remains the same they won't be in business long. Both the owner and the wait stay were aloof read more

This place is a gem of a find! The service is impeccable. The owner checks on everyone and is personable. The food is to die for. We will make this a regular spot for us. read more

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The Etna pizza is honestly the best pizza I have ever had. Their dough is unmatched, technically perfect. Never disappoints

This is an excellent Sicilian restaurant that just opened in Roswell. We enjoyed the Caesar salad, eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti wth mussels and grape tomatoes, grilled veggies and fresh baked bread. The menu has quite a variety and everything is very fresh. We will be back! read more

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The service was great and talked with owner. Food was fantastic and enjoyed the whole experience. Bread and dipping sauce was fantastic!

We love everything about Zuzzu's! Alex is top shelf when it comes to customer service and making sure everything is perfect. Eating here is truly like being a guest in their home. Alex makes amazing wine recommendations too! Try the lasagna, funghi pizza, arancini, or gnocchi....heck try everything! It's all so yummy !! P.S. get the cauliflower soup! read more

First time ordering from Zuzzu's website. Order was delivered through Door Dash. Driver waited 45 minutes for the order. Was given someone else's pasta oder. Called the restaurant and they were unwilling to re-send correct order and would only refund the 3/5 missing items instead of refunding the entire order. Very disappointed in the customer service. read more

Was very excited to try this restaurant but unfortunately it fell short, it is very small and somewhat hectic We waited forever for everything had to ask for drinks the food came out overcooked. I think it has wonderful potential I just don't think I would try it again after spending so much money for a quiet dinner that turned out to be very noisy and unorganized. read more

We arrived Saturday evening. Charming ambience greeted us in a cozy dining room. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our Waiter explained the Specials and informed us that many of the items were made fresh on order. This is Old World Style. We appreciated the information, as we were starving ! Luscious warm Ciabatta bread appeared with an accompliment of balsamic and EVOO. We both ordered the. Sicilian Lasagne. A hot ample serving arrived. It was delicious. The gravy was a hearty meat sauce. The ricotta was creamy with the mozzarella oozing. I asked for extra parm and I loved it. For dessert, I chose a cannolli. Luscious creamy ricotta with chocolate chips. Crispy shell, not soggy. Robert had the homemade chocolate gelato. Scrumptious. Made by the Owner Our. First experience. was wonderful. We met the new owner. He also is from Scilly. He is so eager to met all of the patrons. So, stop in and meet him. He searching the for a Pizza Chef. If you know one, send them in. Ciao. This restaurant is a gem. Sh !!!! nrw read more

Wow!! Where do I start. Made reservations for me and my son for 5:30 pm on a Friday, excited because i read amazing reviews of this place, I know how crowed gets downtown roswell restaurants, well this place WAS NOT... they had all walk-in customers seated at the bar (3 couples) me an my son in a corner table and the rest of the 10 tables in restaurant empty for around 45 min. A man didn't introduce himself he offer me something to drink water I requested sparkling water he brought me a glass that I have to wipe myself because it was disgusting I could see the lipstick from previous person who used it. I did in front of hin he did not offer me a new glass. Jennifer was my server, super sweet and very polite girl but honestly she was highly medicated, on drugs or drunk or something but she was not totally right, her hair was messy, her eyes were like gone and she talked mumbling, she kept apologizing for even talking. She brought fresh bread and olive oil with balsamic vinagre which was delicious (and also butter for my son), I decided to order a lasagna which was the special for the night and my son a cheese pizza with black olives, the server decided to bring on her own a sprite for my son (we don't give my 6years old carbonated drinks) but she still apologized and served it, said she won't charge for it, anyways, pizza for other customers who were seating at the bar who arrived 25 min later than us was served earlier than ours, our pizza was fresh and it looked decent but initially my son didn't like it, Jennifer offered to make a new one and apologized one more time, I talked my son into it and he ended eating 1/2 of the pizza, I tried it and it was mediocre, def not like an upscale margarita we have tried in other places. Anyways I sat there no one checked on me for 15+/- more min and finally someone came to kindly offer me flat water so I said where is my food?? She said she would find out and I also asked for a box for the 1/2 pizza seating there. This other girl went to the kitchen and got my lasagna for me, people at the bar were happy and well served and me and my son completely ignored. Other family walked in and sat in front of us, placed their order and I overheard them talking about how weird Jennifer acted and 10 min later she came and said: I backtracked I forgot your order I need you to repeat it, they seemed very shocked with the situation, at that point my son says, I don't want to be seating here anymore I keep getting wet; Well he was seating under a pipe that had a drop over his chair. We waited another 15 min for them to bring the check, at this point people started to come in, I finally managed to get someone to bring me the check and it took another 8 min for them to take the card and swipe it, I said I need that right the way at that point my son wanted OUT.. he lost his patience and some other people waiting at door weigh 4 tables empty. Pro: the lasagna was very flavorful but the pasta was overdone it was very soft and loose and small portion for $22. The pizza is edible Ambiance: music is a soft jazz boring and like a piano bar Tables and chairs beside us were in out and messy the rest looked find but the place is small, tight and dark The walls were naked they had nails but nothing hanging except for 2 paintings by the windows, our table was not stable and moved with every touch. Service: they were polite but extremely slow, 2 man walked around and looked at everybody. Price: ULTRAOVER PRICED for what they serve.!! Not worth the wait. I'll never be back! read more

Stopped in here with a good friend not knowing what to expect really. We cannot say enough about the hospitality from the family that owns and runs the restaurant. We ordered the eggplant appetizer which I cannot remember the name of to save my life but I'm going back just for that dish alone. We tried the calamari, Brussel sprouts and were also able to sample some swordfish which was outstanding. Everything was fresh and exciting to the taste buds. We also tried the signature cocktail of peach gelato and vodka which was amazing ! Can't wait to come back... read more

ZuZZu - Such a nice family and delicious fare at ZUZZU in Roswell. - Italian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

Great service and delicious, full portions. Great pizza baked in an authentic Italian oven. This restaurant would be excellent if the ambiance was better---softer lighting, cozier feel, music you can hear---it feels more like a place people stop in to pick up food they've ordered over the phone--pizza, etc.... Yummy food! read more

One of the best pizzas I've ever eaten. They have a real pizza oven. The crust is phenomenal; the toppings don't slide off the crust like other pizza joints. The ingredients are very fresh. We had the pollo e peperoncino and the salsicciosa pizzas. Also, the chocolate gelato is AMAZING. cozy setting, staff is very friendly. a hidden gem in Roswell read more

ZuZZu - Italian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

I have never been so disappointed at a restaurant. We got there at 5:40p and there were two couples at the bar and happy to get the last two seats. Long story short we walked at at 7:30 never getting our food. A shame, the couple next to us loved it. After 45 minutes we asked if they forgot to get our order in And were told the kitchen was small. After another 20 minutes we asked again and finally they admitted the computer crashed. Ok, thanks for the truth, all good, but shouldn't you put us on top of the queue? They didn't. We set a walk out time at 730 or if we see other tables getting food. After the 5th pizza passes us by we left. Wont be back. Sigh. read more

For the longest time we've been trying to find an Italian restaurant that really hits the spot. Olive garden usually disappoints and other places are good sometimes and other times disappoint. Thanks to yelp we found ZuZZu and we are so glad! You start of with some delicious bread and we ordered the special of the day, Lasagna, and spaghetti and meatballs. The spaghetti and meatballs were some of the best, if not the best we ever had! It was so good!! The Lasagna was alright, not the best. It was $22 which seems high to me for a piece of lasagna and seemed to us like the pasta was overcooked maybe, there was no texture to it. Other than that the customer service was too notch and the spaghetti and meatballs were delicious. Will be back for sure! read more

I was really hoping for a better dining experience due to the raving reviews that have been posted so far. However our experiences this evening was subpar. We were only given 3 menus to share for a party of 7. Half of the items on the menu were marked off completely or for 'lunch only'. In fact the pasta primavera I ordered had to be canceled because I wasn't given a 'current menu'. There are no kids menus or kid options on the regular menu. So my kids were paying full adult prices for their entrees. The wine menu was very weak and the pour was even weaker. The staff seamed a bit frazzled. All that being said the Cesar salad was delicious and the entrees were tasty. Even though they have only been open a month, they need to get their act together. This place has potential... read more

I brought out of town guests with me to Zuzzu as I had heard so many good reviews. Upon arrival we were seated quickly as we had reservations. Our drink orders were taken upon being seated. Unfortunately afterward the service was spotty. The noise level is so loud in the small dining area that we were not able to get our server's attention. On a good note, the flatbread was delicious and the meatball appetizer was so good we were practically licking the plate. My dinner mates were not wowed by the spaghetti and meatballs or the pizza. The owner was very visible, taking time to speak to all of the diners which we liked. Overall a somewhat disappointing experience, we may return on a less busy noisy evening in the future. read more

We've been here twice. The food is fresh and simple. Great tomato mozzarella salad, arugula salad, good wine, and fresh pastas and fish served simply & delicious. Sal, the owner makes sure you are happy. The servers are friendly too. Love the limoncello @ the end! read more

Had a great experience at this newly-opened Sicilian restaurant. Excellent woodfired baked table bread, fresh, homemade pasta and a distinct, flavorful marinara base served up by a friendly, eager-to-please staff in casual, intimate setting (they only have 8 tables) will have us coming back many times. read more

New place, that opened recently. Authentic Sicilian family run place. Everything was delicious. Calamari!! The meatballs. OMG!! My son had the spicy sausage meat pizza. Thin crust sweet!! They have a real igloo shaped pizza oven and a pizza chef straight from Italy!! Prices are very reasonable. We will be back. read more

My wife and I just had a fabulous dinner at zuzzu, it is simply a place where you are treated like family and the dishes are made like as mom would make them. One of the best Italian places you can find. I love the simplicity of each dish and the care put on every single dish. Everything Tasted like home. It is a true gem in the Roswell area. And the owner and his whole family are incredible. They take care of everyone like if you were at their home. Try it.. you won't be disappointed. We can't wait to go back. read more

ZuZZu - True home made Italian food - Italian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

This place has The Best Pizza In Georgia. I've had pizza in Italy, Greece, New York, New Haven and more and this rivals those. I'm So full And So happy and So going back Very Soon. read more

Great intimate Italian/Sicilian tucked away in old Roswell. The owner, Sam, is very friendly and makes sure everything is perfect. Octopus ceviche, yum. Fantastic seafood pasta dishes, like the swordfish spaghetti. Great pizzas too. read more

We recently had dinner here and it was outstanding! It was over Labor Day weekend and they were short staffed. They did an amazing job despite this! We started with a white pesto pizza as an appetizer. They have a wood fire pizza oven so we didn't want to miss trying the pizza. It was to die for! The crust was perfect and the pesto and fresh mozzarella were perfection! My kids both had spaghetti & meatballs and they loved it. I had the pasta bolognese which is some of the best I've ever had out! The sauce was rich and delicious. My husband had another pasta dish and he loved it too. We absolutely will be back! read more

The pizza was amazing...the best we've had in a long time. Generous toppings which included the house made mozzarella. The crust was to die for. Loved that the wood fired pizza was not charred but perfectly crisp and crusty and it was the perfect thickness. It is a very small restaurant but that won't stop us from going back. read more

Charming place in Roswell. Excellent pizza! Delicious chicken Parmesan. Worth the drive for sure!

This is my second time here and I've been very pleased both times. The restaurant is fairly small but quaint. On a Wednesday night at 8:00, every seat is taken. Zuzzu is reasonably priced. On Wednesday night's they offer $6.00 glasses of wine for any open bottle. Alex was my server both times here and he was great. Highly recommend! read more

ZuZZu - Meet balls appetizer (I'm eating as my meal). - Italian Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

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We have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service, but tonight was a big disappointment. We waited an hour for our food and then they brought us the wrong order. The eggplant Parmesan was served in a ramekin that was impossible to eat. Service was sub-par and once they realized that they forgot to put in our order, they ignored us, leaving our table cluttered with salad plates. They realized their mistake and didn't charge us for dinner. Still, sad to see a nice place goes down hill. read more

I've been twice recently. I had pizza both times. Great staff. Great food. I'll definitely be back. Parking is challenging but if it's late enough the doggy day are next door to the East has spots. read more

Great food, horrible slow service, can't use pizza oven in spring, summer or fall because their air conditioning isn't commercial and the 800 degree pizza oven heats the restaurant to a level too high... Owner said he can only use it when he can open a close by window... Took 15 minutes to get waters, another 10 for wine, and 2 trips at the end of the night to get the bill correct... Kept seeing things on bill we didn't order... One of the guys who brought one of the entrees out didn't even know the name of the dish he was delivering.... read more

Some of the best brick-oven pizza around, plus a very good wine list.

5 stars for the marghareita pizza. 3 stars for the slow service. It's a small and intimate setting.

I had lunch here today. First time in and I am so glad we came. The food is amazing! Great relaxed meal and has a great ambiance like your at home eating. What's better than eating a meal better than you can make, in a homey place, and you don't have to do the dishes. Must visit! read more