La Zaza Trattoria

Finally was able to get in after trying for a while lol they're always booked so that was a great sign! The overall vibe walking gives old school bar restaurant with low lighting, soft music playing. Staff very welcoming from the second you walk in. The bar was a little busy on a Saturday night took a while to get a drink and by then our table was ready. Our waiter was awesome and made some great recommendations! Will definitely be back!

We had a great dinner here with friends. The service was very good and our food choices were excellent. They have a great menu that includes several vegetarian options, and great daily specials. We will definitely return here sometime again for dinner and will recommend it to friends.

Star ratings. 1 bad. 2 below average. 3 average / neutral. 4 good. 5 excellent. Have ate here many times over the years. The artichoke appetizer is essential. Food in general is good. Occasional have had something off which they've fixed immediately. Seabass, does lack because they kill the seabass with way to much sauce. Otherwise food is consistent and better then an average Italian restaurant. Service and decor are standard.

We had ZaZas cater our daughter’s wedding this past weekend. The food itself was spectacular. Everything was fresh and flavorful. They were prompt, organized and made sure all details were taken care of, allowing us to enjoy the celebration without worry. We are so grateful for the care and dedication shown by ZaZas and would not hesitate to recommend them for exceptional catering. Thanks you making our daughter’s wedding truly unforgettable!

LA Zaza Trattoria is a fantastic restaurant. My wife and I celebrated her Birthday at this restaurant. There was not one part of our dinner that was not perfect. Even our waitress was awesome. So, the only issue we had was that the restrooms in the restaurant are not sufficient for amount of seating inside and outside the restaurant. Once they find a way to rectify that issue, this restaurant will be perfect. We highly recommend LA Zaza Trattoria for your next dinner out. As always, be safe in your travels, and if you if you happen to get that empty hungry feeling in your tummy. Always stop and enjoy a meal.

Went here for the first time for our anniversary. They are redoing whatever outside so the view could have been better but that’s not this businesses fault. Food was delicious! Very big portions. Moscato wine was very delicious. Dessert was to-die-for! My dish had the spinach on top and it was soooo good! Buttery and very tasty!

Food was good. The restaurant was extremely noisy which made it very difficult to talk even to the person sitting next to me. The waitress was superb. However there were many people in our party. We asked for separate checks which was denied. It took quite a long time figuring out what each person owed. We were told to leave immediately because we were only allowed 90 minutes. If we were given separate checks we would have been able to leave much sooner. I’ll never go back. Other places have great Italian food and much better atmosphere. I’ll go there!!

Came to ZaZas for my wife's birthday and we had an amazing dinner. Atmosphere and service was terrific. Staff checks in on you often. I ordered the Wagyu steak . It was phenomenal My wife tried the whole chicken with potatoes, which was delicious. For dessert we had the coffee crumble cake with pecans and a scoop of ice cream. I'm a dessert kind of guy and let me tell you....it was top 3 all time desserts I've ever had! It's simply amazing. Great place. Will be back!

I recently returned to La Za'Za' Trattoria in downtown St.Charles, a family favorite for over 20 years--so beloved that it still feels like coming home. On this visit I tried their pasta, adding chicken, and it was nothing short of to die for. The pasta was perfectly al dente, enveloped in a rich, savory sauce that clung to every noodle, elevated by the tender, beautifully seasoned chicken. It immediately spoke to the care and consistency that have made La Za'Za' a St.Charles classic since 1995. What I love about returning here is that the ambiance hasn't changed: that cozy, slightly dimmed lighting makes it a great choice for anything from casual family dinners to celebratory evenings out . After so many visits, I usually opt for their white fish, but on this night that pasta dish was calling my name--and I'm so glad I answered. Service was just as warm and attentive as ever, with the familiar rhythm of a staff that knows how to make you feel at home. Every bite reminded me why my family has kept coming back for two decades. If you're in St.Charles and craving honest, comforting Italian with quality and heart behind it, La Za'Za' Trattoria still hits it out of the park. I'll be back--just like I have been since I first walked in years ago.

3.5 stars! For being an Italian restaurant, the pasta was hard, dry, and covered in oil. Service was good, nothing bad, nothing great. It was packed the entire time we were in there but we weren't annoyed by the noise level or people. The carrot cake however, omg delicious!

One of our favorite places for Italian in the area. They start you with some warm crusty bread and a dish of cold marinara for dipping. Would love if the marinara was warm or even room temp. Fish specials are so good. This time we had pasta. The spicy rigatoni with olives and capers was perfect. My husband had the penne with sausage in a spicy marinara, also great. They have a nice selection of Italian wines. Our server was attentive but not intrusive and they sat us in the front room, which is quieter than the back. We loved it!

Last night we dined here for the first time. We were told ahead of time that we could not have separate checks, but that she would give us itemized bills so that we could determine how much we owed. When the check came she argued vehemently that we would have to split it 4 ways. We will never return to this restaurant again.

Love this place! Great service. Great food! Fun place to go. The area is always crowded. It's one of our favorite places.

Absolute perfection all around. After a couple not so stellar meals in st charles we found our spot! I have so many positive things to say but I'll keep it brief. Excellent food, amazing location, kind staff. Everyone had smiles on their faces. A GIGANTIC shout out to Val. She knew what we needed before we did. She accommodated every request and went above and beyond. We had 2 different pastas and they were fantastic. The warm bread with chilled marinara was awesome. We will come back to st charles, we will eat at Zaza and we will request Val.

After an extended winter getaway we had to visit ZaZa for our Italian cuisine fix. The osso bucco special was delicious. Falling off the bone, the Sunday Gravy sauce added an element of flavor to the succulent pork. The halibut, as usual, was fresh, cooked perfectly and absolutely amazing. This restaurant should be 5 stars or close to it. If you filter through the reviews that are critical, it's almost always something kind of strange and makes me question the authenticity of the review. Oh well, the pros and cons of sites like Yelp. Pics later.

Food was great as always, had my favorite the Frits de Mare linguini Diaviolo and grilled calamari and goat cheese with spinach bruschetta. The restaurant was not loud despite the busy dinner service and our server was very engaging.

Finally was able to get in after trying for a while lol they're always booked so that was a great sign! The overall vibe walking gives old school bar restaurant with low lighting, soft music playing. Staff very welcoming from the second you walk in. The bar was a little busy on a Saturday night took a while to get a drink and by then our table was ready. Our waiter was awesome and made some great recommendations! Will definitely be back!

Poor customer service Pretty sad and surprising when a restaurant doesn't know how to provide separate checks for customers. Staff not very friendly.. Water never refilled. Could say more but I won't. Plenty of other restaurants who appreciate customers.

We had a wonderful time. The food was amazing, especially the awesome desserts. Val was the best waitress, and Dino was an amazing host. We will come back again and again.

Attractive restaurant, expansive outdoor patio, pleasant and accommodating serving team, and good food and drinks. Started out with cocktails - espresso martinis are always a must try for me. It was good, not great. It could have used something as it seemed pre-made, out of a bottle even though I'm sure it wasn't - but given I'm not a mixologist- I have no idea what to recommend that I would change. Our server shared what the specials were ... it was 7 and they only had a portion or two of the rotello remaining - a lasagna like meal. I raised my hand and our server immediately dropped everything to run to the kitchen to make sure that a portion was set aside for me, even though our group wasn't ready to order. I really appreciated that extra attention. And, when we did order and I got it, I was certainly not disappointed. I loved the Rotello itself, but I especially appreciated the fact that half was in a red sauce and half was in an Alfredo, which gave it a fantastic richness and incredible flavor. The rest of our group enjoyed their meals, which included pork chops, white fish, rotini with sausage and ricotta... Among other things. Each looked incredible.. We finished off the evening with dessert... which is fairly unusual for us, but we couldn't pass up the coffee cake like richness that we kept seeing walking by us. We split a couple of plates of it, which came with a side of vanilla ice cream, and it was exquisite. Recommend this restaurant..

2 Star Review because Cutlery Only Cutlery: We had a party of 8 and received pre rolled cutlery sets. Upon unrolling two of us had dried food on the forks. We requested a replacement with the server. Of the replacement set, 1 had a piece of bright green lettuce stuck to the knife. Whoever rolled these utensils should be re trained. I would have never expected such an issue at a restaurant with $35+ dishes. I requested to speak to the manager that proceeded to give us new cutlery for the whole table. However upon being informed of the dirty cutlery she just gave me a blank stare until I elaborated. The exchange seemed very strange. Our table was also not really given an apology or an inconvenience discount. If their pasta was priced at $12 I wouldn't care about the cutlery, but when the price is premium I expect better. The whole ordeal makes me question the overall level of cleanliness in the kitchen. Gross - 0/5 Service: outside of the questionable cleanliness standards, the waiters and staff were all very wonderful and attentive. The food came out pretty quickly and even with our large group they kept great track of who ordered what. Great - 5/5 Food: The food was good, would give it 3.5/5.

Great atmosphere and the service was excellent I give five stars to both of those. The food was good but not great. We will have to come back and try a few other things sometime down the road.

You walk into this restaurant and it feels like you just walked into an intimate Italian family dinner! From the host that was seating us to our waitress, everyone smiled, joked with us, complimented us and just made us feel so welcome! We came for a holiday dinner and the pasta was divine. The cake absolutely made us swoon and the Brussel sprouts were addicting. I would definitely come back here with a big group because the laughs and joy train keeps on going.

Everything was just OK We walked in at 5:45 on a Saturday evening & the host stand said they'd seat us but that they'd need the table at 7pm, I don't think I've ever been told to hurry up in a restaurant before. Since we felt a little rushed we skipped apps They brought out 2 loafs of itl bread & a red sauce to dip in. The sauce was ok, but a nice touch I ordered an Angel hair pasta with sausage ($9 add on- but a lot of sausage) in a spicy-ish red sauce. It was a huge portion, but the sauce was meh. I have enough leftover for a huge lunch tomorrow Wife & 1 son had a chicken dish in a brandy sauce w/mushrooms, she said the shrooms were delicious. Chicken was........chicken 2 others had pizzas- a Margherita which was ok & & a sausage that had a huge pile of spinach that wasn't very tasty. Bill was over $150 B4 tip for 3 entrees, 3 pizzas & 5 lemonades

Always an amazing time at ZaZa's! The service is always incredible. Make a reservation in advance because it can get packed! The food is TOP TIER. White fish is amazing and we get it every time. The ambiance is beautiful- great indoor and outdoor seating areas. Right on the river so you can walk around after dinner.

Actually, 4.5 stars out of 5. Parking, in a 4 story public lot, adjacent to Za Za's and other restaurants and entertainment venues, is a big advantage, as well as one block of 1st St. only being available to foot traffic. Have been coming here at least twice a year, since 2011, can't believe this is my first write up for them (?) In my 13 year history of going here, with a sample set of at least 26 times, I have NEVER had any type of bad dining, dessert, or drink experience. Quite the opposite - every one has been outstanding! This time we met friends and dined outside - the tables were canopied, as well as large trees in the plaza providing additional shade. For July, I was surprised at the comfort level. Music drifted over from a band playing out back for McNally's, which just added to the ambience. Fare is traditional Italian - done extremely well, and in generous quantities, that is served by a top notch staff. p.s. the di mare is tough to beat Once you go, you'll be able to see, how easy it is, to become a 'regular' here.

First time dining here. the food and service were outstanding. It's a hidden gem. We will be back.

Food good, Service very friendly staff. Ambiance dinning area is very nice, bar area has a warm friendly local watering hole.

I used to love this place, the food and service was fantastic. I'm not sure what happened but over the past couple months the quality of food and service has gone down hill. The service of my last visit was awful. They messed up my order and I had to wait for it to be remade. As I was waiting I asked for extra dressing for my salad. They proceeded to tell me no it would be an up charge. I then spoke to the manager Amanda when she brought out the order and asked due to the inconvenience if I could have a small side of extra dressing. She responded no to have a good night. I would strongly suggest you check out Villa Verone in Geneva. MUCH BETTER quality of food and MUCH BETTER customer service.

Dined there on Valentine's Day weekend. I could tell they were trying to rush us through the meal because it was busy and because we hadnt ordered alcohol. Food was mediocre but I already expected that since its in St Charles. I could tell the wait staff were trying to bust people sharing food so they could give them an uncharge.

Amazing food, great service and a nice variety of food choices. Great location in St. Charles and fantastic indoor and outdoor seating.

We went back after a long absence . It was extremely busy. The service was good, given the number of people inside and outside. We were a bit disappointed with the calamari and the chicken . piccata. The portion of the calamari has diminished significantly . I have mentioned this before and was told that's the same , and I know it's not.

Chris and I have had the pleasure, in the past year or so, to do occasional dinners with my Bandmate Bob and his Lady Companion Donna. Mostly in the Far Northwestern 'Burbs (think St. Charles & Environs). We've been to a number of fab places, and not a loser in the bunch. Bob usually picks, and he hasn't been wrong yet. When he said "ZaZa", I thought maybe it was the rebranded "Nemec Bros. Pizza" in Geneva (Bob is a pizza aficionado), but, mais non, it was the ZaZa Trattoria in St. Charles. We'll get to Nemec's soon enough. THIS ZaZa is classic Italiano, muted in those amber shades and dark woods that so lend a grand air, yet warm familiarity. We got there very early, so it wasn't bustling just yet, but as the dinner hour approached, it bustled more and more. It sounded like everyone was having a great time. Tina, the waitress was as warm as the colors, and quite pleasant-she rattled off the specials and took our drink orders. Bob is a regular at ZaZa, and he recommended the OldFashioned, as he knows I am particular to that evergreen tipple. It came with a rock candy swizzle-a nice touch for that drink. I thought the pour was a bit economical-it was gone in a few sips, but not at the expense of quality. It was a fine fine quaff. We ordered some salads-I swung with the Caesar, added anchovies, please. It might have been the best Caesar I've ever had-absolutely delicious. In fact the entrees came quickly, before I had finished my salad. I picked up the plate and scooped up the remaining bits, holding it aloft. I didn't care if I looked the fool or not--I wasn't going to waste any of the salad. One of the marks of a great Italiano is their willingness to provide beyond the menu-I am a lover of Pasta Agli Olio (garlic and oil). It wasn't on the menu, but Tina assured me the kitchen would make it. Bob said the Italian Sausage here was homemade and top shelf. The thought of the Agli O (plus anchovies of course, again) with the house Sausage special appeared a winner to me, and there it was, on the plate before me. (On the menu, it's called "Salsiccia Carnivale") I've ordered Agli Olio everywhere, and this might have been the finest expression of it ever; a perfect balance. The Sausage part of the dish was an equal knockout, with mushrooms and roasted peppers in a light balsamic/tomato sauce. Bob was right about the Sausage. Wife had Angel Hair with Marinara-simple but very tasty, Bob had Penne with the aforementioned sausage-his fave from the menu. Donna had Calamari-she shared a piece and it was fresh and tender. Bob had a bead on the right wine, too. A blend called "Eruption", which complimented our dinners admirably. The GrandSlam was yet to come. Some whispering between Bob and Donna, then Bob and Tina the waitress. Tina returned with a gorgeous dessert they called "coffee cake", but was much more. A generous slab of ricotta cheese custard with a kind of streusel on top, drizzled with a rich caramel sauce; and a scoop of fine vanilla ice cream nuzzled against the "cake". YOWZA! Found out this masterpiece isn't on the menu, but is always there for the asking. If you should visit ZaZa, don't leave without trying it. I ordered an espresso to accompany, but I had some vino left in my glass. Damned if the vino didn't amplify the dessert!! Outstanding! I should have skipped the espresso and had another glass of vino. Easily one of the best meals in recent memory, with great great pro service from Tina. Ran into Dino, from the owning family, at the front desk on the way out, and told him of the extraordinarily good time we had. A good Italian feed should always provoke celebration, and ZaZa's cuisine, atmosphere and service did not fail to do so. I used a lot of superlatives in this Yelp, and I meant every one of them. Throwing Five Stars, but they don't deserve it. It should be TEN stars!!!

delicious food, great service, lovely ambience for our anniversary dinner. Would absolutely return here again, just for dinner with an hour + drive

The outdoor patio was amazing. Food and Service was very good and the prices were fair. We will definitely try again.

Last night we went to ZaZA for dinner. We were babysitting our grandchildren, 5 & 4, and decided to take them out to dinner last minute. ZaZa staff was so courteous, accommodating and just very welcoming. Our waitress was amazing, very attentive without being intrusive. Just perfect. The food was delectable. We started with a caprese salad, we each had the filet and the kids had a pizza. All was delicious. The food came out well timed and exactly as expected. Definitely a wonderful dining experience and will be a definite repeat restaurant. Can't wait to go back.

So we've been here before and we're out. First and foremost the lack of seasoning is big negative. Milanese was rather thick (should be thinner) and needed seasoning. Pasta side bland. Hate paying for items that I can do better at home.

I was so looking forward to my birthday dinner tonight. We were extremly rushed by our server, it was very dissapointing. We did not feel welcomed, even our teenage kids noticed that.

Long post! Last night at Zaza's we had an unfortunately very bad experience. I have been a loyal patron of the restaurant for 25 years with probably more than 100 visits. It has been one of my favorite restaurants with so many great memories. My sister and her husband joined us for dinner and drinks prior to a concert, it was their first time there. We spent $75 at the bar then were seated. When we ordered our food my sister asked our server if we could split checks and she bluntly responded "we don't do that and it says so on the menu". My sister hadn't seen that on the menu otherwise she wouldn't have asked. Then we ordered two appetizers. My brother in law had a late lunch and wasn't too hungry. He wanted fried calamari, which he ate most of, basically as his entree. When we ordered dinner we told my sister the chicken dish she wanted was quite large and we wouldn't be able to take leftovers home with us. She ordered the chicken and asked for a side plate to share a little with her husband. The server said they charge a "plate splitting fee of $5 and it says so on their menu". * *Now TYPICALLY in a restaurant if you split a plate with an extra fee charged, the kitchen does it for you and you typically get a slightly overall larger portion. It's more work for the kitchen too. I definitely understand a split/share fee in high end restaurants where it is difficult to get a reservation. My sister responded ok then don't bring me a side plate. This must have triggered the "share plate police". Never did we all discuss let's save money and not get that 4th entree for Mike...he simply didn't want to be wasteful. We were brought our delicious entrees and Mike had a few bites of my sisters food and each of us took a taste of all three entrees. When we were presented with our bill we observed a $5 "share plate charge". We asked the server to remove it and were told no, it's their policy. We asked to speak to the manager. She bluntly said "our manager is the one who told me to charge you because he was watching your table and saw you sharing the food". I mean how WEIRD is that?!? It made us so uncomfortable as if we were trying to pull a fast one on them and they caught us in the act! My husband went to speak with Dino (manager/owner). My husband politely asked Dino about the charge to which he replied "it's our policy and I have to protect the restaurant". Further, my husband said "but you didn't split the plate up for them, why are you charging this fee? We also ordered 2 appetizers, not just 3 entrees" Dino responded "You didn't ASK US to split it, or we would have. You shared it though so we have to charge the fee." He also said ordering 2 appetizers didn't matter or change things, Mike had been seen eating some of the entree. How about a "I'll reverse it this time as a courtesy but please know in the future this is what we do". He honestly didn't seem to care that we were dissatisfied - which was completely shocking to us based on all of our prior interactions with him. Note: I personally hadn't experienced this share policy at Zaza's prior to last night. It's the first time we've dined with someone who didn't order an entree of their own. To have managers monitoring/stalking tables to see if their guests are sharing an entree feels intrusive and like we were being nickled and dimed. Our table spent almost $300 in this restaurant, and it really wasn't about an additional $5 it was about the way we were spoken to and treated. We won't be going back.

What a cute Italian spot in the heart of St. Charles with river views and good food. This location has a lot of outdoor seating despite the social distancing requirements. While we didn't eat indoors, it also appeared to have a large dining space available. Receptionist was quick and friendly when I called to make a reservation giving me many options and sharing the detail that outdoor dining is first come first serve despite a reservation. Our waiter Jimmy was very pleasant, offering suggestions since most of the folks I was dining with were new to the area. A little pushy and verbose but able to answer questions and give his thoughts. Two team members got the sea bass special and devoured it! Two other team members got the ravioli special and really enjoyed. I got the homemade pasta with pesto cream sauce without sausage and was happy. Portions were quite large making me wish I had something else to reach for. Pasta was fresh but sauce needed more depth of flavor albeit good. The mushrooms were awesome in it. For apps we got the fried calamari and mussels. The mussels sauce was awesome...the rest was standard but good! Carrot cake was served warm and was very tasty. Didn't see any bike parking available in the area and even though it was busy, plenty of street parking available. The road to the east of the building was blocked so you have to go over the bridge if you can't find a spot! All in all very good, but recommend going with a few close friends/family to try multiple things!

Had a luncheon today with 35 ladies. It was served family style. Started with a delicious salad. Followed by rigatoni and chicken limone. For Dessert chocolate cake, tiramisu and cannolis. Service was fantastic. Some one checked on us constantly. First time I was ever there but will be back soon.

One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Went on a Friday night. It was busy, but we were seated quickly. Server was prompt and friendly. My wife had the rotolo, which was terrific, and I had my favorite, sausage and peppers. Only complaint would be that prices have gone up quite a bit lately. A must stop by if in the area.

The outdoor seating area is beautifully setup and reminds me of Europe. They have blocked off the street and there are trees and a water fountain nearby. Service here is friendly and attentive. Mussels with White Wine Sauce $13 - Still my favorite item on the menu here! Violet Hour cocktail $14 - Strong and delicious drink. Gnocchi Paradisio $20 - These gnocchi had great texture and covered in tasty rich sauce. Rigatoni Scampi and Broccoli $26 - The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was fantastic. I couldn't stop eating this dish. Tiramisu $8 ....| \ _ , , , - - , , _ , .../ , ` . - ' ` ' . _ \ - ; ; ; , _ ..| , a - ) ) _ . ; . ( ` - ` - ' - ' ' - - - ' ' ( _ / . _ ) - ' ( _ \ _ ) 2020

Good food and great ambiance! Conveniently located in the heart of downtown St. Charles.

This place continues to consistently provide a classy yet cozy dining experience. There's a real touch of old-school restaurant service here, and the food is wonderful. From the wonderful, warm crusty bread served with gravy your nana could've spent all day making - to the large and reasonably priced wine list, this place makes you feel like you've come home. Eating out isn't cheap these days, but in light of that, Zaza's is affordable elegance. I loved the Chicken Florentine, and my girlfriend loved her Cavatelli. The house salads were large, fresh, and delicious as well. TIP: Park in the 5-story parking garage for free and take the north elevator. It's a short walk across the plaza into the restaurant.

Waitress was great but owner Dino S. was not willing to removed the charge for our meal that was not cooked as requested. He said he should not have to eat the cost of the steak but took the uneaten steak away and did not replace it nor take the price of the meal off. Will not be returning and hope no one else ever has this experience.

Chicken Parmesan was outstanding. We went here on new years. I am glad we did. Wonderful experience!

Had gone out to St. Charles for live music at the Arcada Theatre, an early show that ended @ 7:30. By the time we left the theatre we were starved. So, we turned to Yelp and 2 places sounded somewhat appealing. We happened upon the other place first and went in...it didn't look so good so we got back in the car and headed to ZaZa's. Though we'll never know how the other place is, I think I'm glad we came to this fine dining establishment. We were greeted warmly by the host and promptly seated. It was not very crowded for a Sunday night and it is a pretty large place so there was no problem being seated, obviously no need for reservations. Once again we were greeted very warmly by the waitress. The menu is large but very manageable, not overwhelming. There were many choices for appetizers and the main courses included flatbreads which would probably be good as an appetizer. As we were hungry we skipped appetizers and went right to main courses. My husband ordered white fish which was recommended and I ordered the ZaZa's salad with salmon. While we waited a scrumptious basket of bread was brought to our table accompanied with oil and cheese but also a small bowl of a tomato based sauce- delicious for dipping. Each of our main courses were as wonderful as expected. We like an espresso after dinner and I was in the mood for a yummy finish. Upon the exuberant recommendation of the waitstaff, I ordered the carrot cake which was a large serving of moist delectable dessert drizzled with a sweet sauce. The coffee was very good as well. We enjoyed a lovely conversation with our waitress. The host came over to check on us to make sure we were enjoying our visit. Our water glasses were kept filled. All in all, ZaZa's is a wonderful fine dining establishment which does not feel too uppity, but rather welcoming and comfortable.

Great Food, Excellent atmosphere, service friendly and ever present. the kind of place that you want to return. desert last night was incredible.

We had a wonderful time here last night! Our Server, Steven, was fantastic - he was extraordinarily attentive without ever being intrusive, and anticipated everything we needed. We'll definitely request him the next time we're there. We just popped in for some light bites, so we had 2 appetizers, and 2 desserts. The carpaccio was very fresh, and very delicious - lots of shaved parm made it extra great. The scallop appetizer was also fabulous, deliciously fresh, sweet scallops with a very generous amount of fresh vegetables. Both appetizers are enough for 2 to share. The tiramisu was good, but if you're a carrot cake fan I 100% recommend the carrot cake. It's really wonderful.

A complaint here regarding Za Za "Policies." Za Za has a holiday Gift Card promotion and there is a shot of it attached to this review. We bought $100 in gift cards for our housekeepers, $50 each. When my wife asked for the $20 bonus GC, "Dino" told her no, that it was only good for a $100 GC, that buying 2 $50 cards didn't count, seriously? $100 is $100! She pushed back a bit, considered walking out, but instead just bought the cards and left as an unhappy customer. So I just got off the phone with Dino and asked for an explanation...he pointed to the clip I attached and said, "That's one of the restrictions, no splitting up the GC purchase." It doesn't say that at all, so they can just make up "restrictions" to fit their need. I told him this was bad business, and downright cheap of him. Instead of hosting two new local families who could fall in love with Za Za's, they are now not going to go there because I am bringing the gift cards back on principal. I've been to the restaurant probably 10 times in the last five years, I am pretty disappointed with this level of "Service" I wrote a couple of favorable reviews in the past, now my view is tainted.

Ended up in the ER for food poisoning by eating carpaccio avocado Never again! Still can't believe it

Been coming here for 20yrs. We went last night w/ a group of 8. Service was excellent and the food was AMAZING!!!!!! Can't say enough about ZaZa's quality of their food.

Kathy cheats customers , this is the second time she's priced wine higher than listed

We had an office party of about 25 people here. We were not in a seperate room but we were together which is really what mattered. The food was all excellent. I didn't know it was a courses thing. So I ate more salad than I should have. The wait staff was also excellent and my drink was never dry. Bathrooms were individuals which I like multiple stalls but is what it is. Classy place. Would love to return.

Delicious authentic Italian food in st Charles right on the river! The inside and outside dining areas are both very enjoyable and comfortable. Best dirty martini also - yum!

If you're looking for a St. Charles institution that's five stars every time, book your table at ZaZa's. From the savory Sausage alla ZaZa for an app (my wife's fav) to the Penne Abruzzese, Pesce Bianco alla Spinaci or Petto di Pollo Parmigiano (my fav) for your entree, your taste buds will be jumping for joy. They're wine list is big enough and reasonable enough to enjoy a nice night without breaking the bank. We especially appreciate the consistent and personable service. They offer several different rooms, each cozier than the next. If you're just looking for a drink, the dark, woodsy bar is just the place to hide out for an hour or so. One last thing about the food, you will take home doggie bags.