We decided to have lunch at the Trattoria Zaza on a Saturday. Luckily just made the brunch menu which ends at 2pm and they only serve coffee until dinner at 4pm. The staff was kind and patient. They guided me toward the breakfast pizza (forgive the exact lacking of name) which comes with an egg on top. I got two slices which left me quite satisfied. My wife got the Summer Tortellini, which as she put it “it tastes exactly like summer.” Both were insanely delicious. And although not the cheapest, was certainly not the most expensive. $37 for two slices and the summer tortellini and we felt extremely satisfied. I highly recommend. The outdoor setting was clean and well maintained. With a slight breeze felt magical.
David
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August 22, 2026
Went here twice before reviewing, potentially to be thorough but more likely because it's that good.
Saturday had their brunch and tried one of their coffees. Food and drink was fantastic with fantastic service.
Went on a Friday and had their killer deal of 2 slices of pizza with a salad and everything on the plate was absolutely divine. The staff are consistently kindly and great their jobs. It's not only good food but a great atmosphere to hangout in and enjoy your food. Zaza is fantastic and if you haven't tried it you're certainly missing out.
Kara Kilpatrick
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June 18, 2026
I have been here for brunch and lunch. Their French toast is heavenly. I had tomato bisque and salad at lunch - also superb. My family had pizza which they enjoyed. I’m told their real specialties are their pasta dishes. They only have street parking, but I have not had much difficulty finding a place to park and it is not expensive (and free on weekends).
Summer Bryant
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July 14, 2026
I’ve visited twice for lunch (both takeout), and my experience has been decent overall, though I find the prices a bit high for the value provided. The pizzas are served on focaccia, which gives them a unique texture and flavor, but the bread can feel a bit heavy. I wasn’t a fan of the pepperoni pizza, though I did really enjoy the veggie pizza.
One thing that surprised me was the “salad” included with the lunch pizza special—it was simply a serving of lettuce without any additional toppings. I also tried the seasonal salad, which featured golden beets and a nice variety of ingredients. It was enjoyable, but at around $20, I expected a bit more in terms of overall value.
Overall, the food is good, but based on my experiences, I don’t feel the quality quite justify the price. I’d consider returning, but I think there are other local lunch spots that offer a better value for a similar cost.
Ernie Ferguson
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March 25, 2026
Walk up service. Prices include tip(20%) and tax figures in their prices…which is good for those of us mathematically challenged.
For a starter, we ordered the baked feta. Great sauce for baked feta, but the star….Rosemary bread. The rosemary bread would make motor oil taste great!!!
My wife got a slice of pepperoni. Square pizza. Thick, but airy crust. Good crunch on the bottom.
I got the fettuccine alla panna, which to my non-Italian self resembles Alfredo. Good noodles and sauce, added chicken. Chicken was tender and not rubbery.
Great meal before a concert!!
Get anything here that is tied into their bread!!
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We decided to have lunch at the Trattoria Zaza on a Saturday. Luckily just made the brunch menu which ends at 2pm and they only serve coffee until dinner at 4pm. The staff was kind and patient. They guided me toward the breakfast pizza (forgive the exact lacking of name) which comes with an egg on top. I got two slices which left me quite satisfied. My wife got the Summer Tortellini, which as she put it “it tastes exactly like summer.” Both were insanely delicious. And although not the cheapest, was certainly not the most expensive. $37 for two slices and the summer tortellini and we felt extremely satisfied. I highly recommend. The outdoor setting was clean and well maintained. With a slight breeze felt magical.
Went here twice before reviewing, potentially to be thorough but more likely because it's that good. Saturday had their brunch and tried one of their coffees. Food and drink was fantastic with fantastic service. Went on a Friday and had their killer deal of 2 slices of pizza with a salad and everything on the plate was absolutely divine. The staff are consistently kindly and great their jobs. It's not only good food but a great atmosphere to hangout in and enjoy your food. Zaza is fantastic and if you haven't tried it you're certainly missing out.
I have been here for brunch and lunch. Their French toast is heavenly. I had tomato bisque and salad at lunch - also superb. My family had pizza which they enjoyed. I’m told their real specialties are their pasta dishes. They only have street parking, but I have not had much difficulty finding a place to park and it is not expensive (and free on weekends).
I’ve visited twice for lunch (both takeout), and my experience has been decent overall, though I find the prices a bit high for the value provided. The pizzas are served on focaccia, which gives them a unique texture and flavor, but the bread can feel a bit heavy. I wasn’t a fan of the pepperoni pizza, though I did really enjoy the veggie pizza. One thing that surprised me was the “salad” included with the lunch pizza special—it was simply a serving of lettuce without any additional toppings. I also tried the seasonal salad, which featured golden beets and a nice variety of ingredients. It was enjoyable, but at around $20, I expected a bit more in terms of overall value. Overall, the food is good, but based on my experiences, I don’t feel the quality quite justify the price. I’d consider returning, but I think there are other local lunch spots that offer a better value for a similar cost.
Walk up service. Prices include tip(20%) and tax figures in their prices…which is good for those of us mathematically challenged. For a starter, we ordered the baked feta. Great sauce for baked feta, but the star….Rosemary bread. The rosemary bread would make motor oil taste great!!! My wife got a slice of pepperoni. Square pizza. Thick, but airy crust. Good crunch on the bottom. I got the fettuccine alla panna, which to my non-Italian self resembles Alfredo. Good noodles and sauce, added chicken. Chicken was tender and not rubbery. Great meal before a concert!! Get anything here that is tied into their bread!!