ZANA
American restaurant · Birmingham ·
Modern American with European influences, cocktails & wine
Modern American with European influences, cocktails & wine
"Named for the Albanian folklore of the “fairy of the mountains,” this intimate fine dining establishment features an interior accented with soft greens and pinks, monochrome tile floors, and large glass lighting fixtures — an inviting aesthetic that helps set the mood. The menu includes sharable starters like wagyu meatballs and steak tartar, entrees like coco-spiced lamb chops, and rigatoni with rabbit sugo, while lovers will find a variety of cocktails and an extensive wine list." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Named for the Albanian folklore of the “fairy of the mountains,” this intimate fine dining establishment features an interior accented with soft greens and pinks, monochrome tile floors, and large glass lighting fixtures — an inviting aesthetic that helps set the mood. The menu includes sharable starters like wagyu meatballs and steak tartar, entrees like coco-spiced lamb chops, and rigatoni with rabbit sugo, while lovers will find a variety of cocktails and an extensive wine list." - Serena Maria Daniels
"This newer Birmingham destination features floor to ceiling windows that open up to allow for an enclosed, but airy patio seating experience where one can enjoy a more open space without having to worry about unexpected summer storms. Here, guests can enjoy a modern American menu with European influences." - Serena Maria Daniels, Eater Staff
"Opened in October by Mario Camaj's hospitality group, Zana at 210 S. Old Woodward offers a modern-American dining experience with European inspiration in a renovated 10,000-square-foot space (formerly The Bird & The Bread). The interior, designed by Sabrina Buchanan of Base Designs, Ian Hartwell of Oliver Max Inc., and architect John Gardner of Gardner and Associates, feels bright, inviting and refined with soft green and pink accents, a gold-leaf bar, mosaic tile and custom hand-blown work from the Czech Republic, plus a banquet/private dining room that fits up to 135 diners. The menu is split between small plates and full entrees, salads, sides and desserts, and highlights specialties such as a shareable steak tartare with 12-hour tomato, shiitake, burnt onion, cress and marrow toast, under smoke; whole black bass with olive, citrus, herbs, potato tostones and Shishito pepper zhoug; and lamb chops with coco spice, shaved kohlrabi, apple, cress, black barley, mint and pomegranate vinaigrette. Executive chef Jason Bamford joins from the flagship Waldorf Astoria and the Delano Hotel in Miami, and Anthony Escalante leads a bar program that emphasizes local spirits. Hours are 4 p.m.–10 p.m. Tuesday–Thursday, 4 p.m.–11 p.m. Friday–Saturday, and 4 p.m.–8 p.m. Sunday, and reservations are recommended." - Serena Maria Daniels
"High-end snacks and modern American takes with impressive floor-to-ceiling window." - Serena Maria Daniels