Zaza Italian Eatery
| Address: | 69 Washington St, Ingleside, IL 60041, USA |
| Phone: | +1 847-973-8000 |
| Rating: | 4 |
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A Private User
Let me simply say that this restaurant surprised me in the best ways... We went because we had gotten a coupon from a local business. I have lived in a community near Fox Lake for 15 years and never even suspected ZaZas existed as it is in a rather out of the way, hidden locale off the main/beaten tracks into and out of town. I have eaten many times at Incognito...a nice competitor in town and thought it was the best that Fox Lake had to offer. I was wrong. Once we looked the place up on a map we still were doubtful that there was anything there since the locale is far from most businesses in a residential and light industrial neighbornood, but finally driving down Washington Street we saw the sign. There is a philosphy to Chinese cooking that says the best Chinese places to eat are the worst looking because all the effort goes into the food and not into outward appearances. Za Za gave this inital impression. The Sign looked unprepocessing and the building had an air of being under construction. The grounds were in some disrepair and plantings are unprofessional and neglected. Imagine our suprise when we got inside! The interior decor is old school...as if a the fifties and sixties are undergoing a facelift, but it is pleasant enough and the staff more than made up for any hesitation you might have. They were friendly and helpful. The menu was detailed and varied and the wine list solid in both variety and region. Which leads me to the best part...THE FOOD! These guys can cook! I odered veal (which I seldom do) and it was great. Pasta with Vodka sauce was excellent. The rest of my party had ravioli in Lobster Sauce and Pasta Parmegeon Chicken and both raved about it. The soups were home made and delicious and the salad dressings were too which made a workaday salad an experince. They have a superb olive oil to dip your bread in and even the house wines were nice. The tiramisu was good too. Overall...drive past looks and indulge! The prices are higher than most places in town, but frankly your stomach will tell you it was worth it!
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Lisa K
My husband and I have been going to Za Zas for 3yrs. We were not aware that it was in Ingleside until we drove by. We stopped for dinner and loved it. The food is prepared fresh for your by family owners and is EXCELLENT! The menu has a huge selection of entrees and appetizers and the bread is to die!!! There is also specials of the day menu . I have never had a bad meal there. The staff is excellent and if you have to wait a little bit longer than larger restaurants it is WELL worth it. Let me say that if you are looking for a real fancy building with modern decor, then you will be disappointed. My husband and I find that an smaller family establishment with excellent owners and food, if more important then chains or high overhead restaurants. You still are seated and white linen covered tables .Call to make reservations a head of time, as the dinning room is cozy but on the smaller side.
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Doug Johnson
Dont go here. I want to keep this gem a secret. The owner may ask how your dinner was. But hes not sincere. The waitstaff will ask if you need anything, and are helpful in any way possible. But they dont really mean it. The bus staff is continually buzzing around, ready to clear your dishes of fill your water, or fetch the server if your drink is low. But... You know, they are just acting. I almost forgot to mention that if you want something that is not on the extensive menu, just ask. Youll probably get it. But thats just the chef showing off.
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ov10mech
Come here about 1-2x per uear. Main courses usually very good. We always wait a long time for our food so dont go if you need to be somewhere. Dinner salads are dissapointing. They make a big deal out of asking for separate checks checks for couples. I never have a problem at other restaurants and belive its due to their lack of cash register technology. Mens bathroom needs updating to match a steakhouse name and stunk.
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paul Tousignant
Glad to see even after I have been away 8 years that this restaurant still exceeds my expectation of genuine Italian cusine. The owners Robert and Chef Bobby took time to speak of lost years. Our bartender made the drinks to our liking. Will go back before leaving for Florida. Good Italian food is hard to come by in SW Florida....I guess we are spoiled with our. northern Illinois restaurant.
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Michelle Rinard
Worst experience at a restaurant weve ever had. Terrible and rude service and the food is so overpriced and was horrible. Not authentic Italian and really poorly cooked. They argued over our Groupon and made me call customer service during our dinner to resolve our voucher code. We went on a Friday night and the restaurant was empty, which was already a bad sign of the worst dinner.
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Edward Smith
Dont go in if you dont see a Cadillac at the front door with the plates " zsa zsa". Thats the owners car. When he isnt there, service sucks. Sunday night. 4 tables, 2 servers....... Why do we wait so long for food?? Because all the girls are chatting at the bar having a good ol time. The couple next to us had to ask 2 times for their salad as did we. B
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Ariel Maccallum
Is a server feel that Im part of the family every day we left we have fun but most of all we have a positive working environment I love the customers that come in there so polite and I am very happy to have been able to work here
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A Private User
food was great ! service was decent. u will need time to eat here... it is an unhurried atmosphere ... sit back and enjoy the company your with .. u will probly need 2 hours to hang out. try it ! id go back
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A Private User
food was great ! service was decent. u will need time to eat here... it is an unhurried atmosphere ... sit back and enjoy the company your with .. u will probly need 2 hours to hang out. try it ! id go back
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Scott Cowgill
Had dinner here tonight. Had a good time with my girlfriend. Serves was nice, smiley, and made it a very pleasurable experience. I had the chicken parmesan amazing loved the red sauce.
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Stephen M. Willis
Upscale style, uncrowded, excellent food and the BEST Alfredo sauce. Though I wish the bar area was further from the dining area (less noisy/distracting).
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LE T
Wait staff is not great, food not stellar, prices too high for the quality, when they add gratuity it is on tax.
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Eric Meerschaert
Gnocchi with vodka sauce truly amazing. Good enough wines. Old world service. A real find!
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A Private User
Looks are deceiving ...place is a little dive but the food is great. Totally worth trying! !
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Scott Rosenberg
The food ,service and both Bobby sr and Bobby jr are fantastic. Love this place
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Dave Goodlander
Great service and large variety of great food. Never a bad meal at Zazas.
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Claudia Covedill
Great food....pleasant owner....good service.
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justin burns
Food is outstanding!! Truly a hidden gem....
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Robin Bojszuk
Waitress was wonderful food was amazing
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Renee White
Great food and atmosphere
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Mike Giegoldt
Best veal Ive ever had
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