ZAZA

The restaurant was spacious, and they had great selection of pastries. We got two benedict eggs, one with salmon and the classic one. The home fries were good but the eggs and the sauce were soso. One of them was served cold, which was very disapointing. Also they took time to refill our glass of water. It was just okay overall. I don’t know if I will go back again.

I've been coming to the area a lot over the last 3 years for work and just now found this diner. This has been added to my go-to spots for future trips. They had a special menu (Spring Twenty 25) on top of their normal menu. I chose the strawberry banana French toast from the special menu. It was awesome! The photos don't do it any justice at all. I will be stopping in again this week before I head home. Looking forward to trying other items on their menu.

Stumbled on a new staple! Walking by, decided to stop randomly. Had the steak salad with a boiled egg and it was fantastic. I normally don't like blue cheese but it was so well balanced and flavorful. great choices were made! the spicy margarita with tajin and olive was delicious, not too strong and so well balanced. 10/10 the strawberry cheesecake martini had a milky, sweet flavor. they really nailed the strawberry flavor! 9/10, Slightly more foam than drink to me. will be back!

It's my first time in New York. I had dinner here because Zaza is the nickname of my younger sister. I ordered calamari and fries. The fries were good, but they needed salt. The calamari was horrible. Very gummy, filled, thinly-breaded, and not crispy at all. Every plate of calamari I've ever had is good, so I was absolutely astonished when presented with the awful fact of calamari being able to taste so bad and/or bland. The service was good! The staff were very friendly, but rarely came to the table. The building is interesting; I've never seen somewhere have a whole downstairs area just for the bathroom. Now, onto the dessert. I ordered a brownie. It was okay, but it had nuts in it. I don't like nuts in my brownies. The dish was slightly tasteless, but it might just be my tastebuds. The friendly staff member said he warmed it up, but it wasn't too warm. Go here if you want. Ignore the items next to the food; that is my favorite character and I enjoy taking pictures of my food with her.

Zaza has officially become my go-to diner whenever I'm in the financial district. The service was great and the food was even better. I started off with a delicious iced cappuccino, then had a three egg spinach omelette with home fries. Looking forward to going back real soon!

Our hotel recommended Zaza as a good breakfast location. We were finally able to make it there today. They were definitely correct. The food was just astounding if a little pricey. There was some unusual items on the menu as well as a wonderful dessert showcases you first walk in. That's one thing we are definitely going to have to do before we go back. The staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. If you have any questions at all, they are more than happy to assist. Definitely worth a trip.

Pretty good food. It's a little expensive but nothing out of the ordinary for Manhattan. They do just automatically add an 18% gratuity fee on top of your check. Service was pretty good as well. All the food here came out to 93 dollars total.

Love the service and the atmosphere of this diner. Bright and clean with comfortable booths for 4. The waitress was very friendly and responsive with suggestions. I loved the Italian sausage with the breakfast and the French toast was really fluffy and soft but lacked egg. Pancakes and waffles were great.

It's kind of amazing to find a diner like this in the area because it's honestly the last place I would expect to see one. But it works and it works really well. Like any proper diner, the menu is huge and covers just about everything you can think of. The last couple of times I've gone for lunch, I ended up ordering breakfast and it just hits differently. There's something really comforting about having two eggs, toast, potatoes, and coffee in the middle of the day. The vibe is super relaxed and it's the kind of place where you can just sit, sip your coffee, and unwind. I also love that they have a big dessert selection which makes it even harder to leave. Overall this spot is pretty damn good and I plan on coming back whenever I need a quiet place to take a break and enjoy a simple meal.

Great crew working here! Friendly staff. Always get seated fast and the food is always good. Rarely disappointed.

Decent breakfast, but not exciting. I ordered the crabcake Benedict, and was happy but not thrilled. I was hungry and ate until I hit a wall and packed it to go. I was drawn to this diner based on the classic turkey club sandwich reviews, but allowed myself to get distracted by something else. The next time that I am in lower Manhattan, I will stay focused.

My partner and I came in twice to have breakfast here. Service was a little slow but it can get busy. The service was always kind tho. I ordered the Western Omelette and Banana pancakes. They were both sooo good. I would come back and try more things on the menu.

We have breakfast here each morning....so far I haven't been disappointed... the staff is knowledgeable & efficient.... Also convenient.... Near our hotel

Fast and friendly service. Will definitely come again. They have an extensive menu with many choices and options. We of course couldn't take our eyes off the breakfast selections. The interior is clean and has lots of booths for the classic diner vibe and feel. See you soon Zaza! I loved my PACO.

The service was great. I stay in NYC frequently for business and am not sure how I missed this place. The French Toast was delicious. The price is very reasonable for NYC. The staff was friendly and attentive. I will be back.

Every bite proves they care about good food. The waiters hustle and the food rewards your patience. Their standards remain consistently high. Their team's efforts were excellent. Our return is guaranteed.

This was a gem. We happened on this spot on our lunch hour! It was a classic diner meet modern Manhattan moment there were people from so many different walks of life at lunch, folks on lunch break, families and tourist just to name a few. The host were fantastic and were so helpful and just plain sweet. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and fries! The grilled sandwich was delicious the chicken was tender and juicy and seasoned well. The sandwich was so good I forgot to get a picture. I will definitely be back!

A clean and beautiful ambiance with kind staff and great food. I came with a group of six and our food was brought out in a very timely manner. We all ordered off of the breakfast menu. I got the big boy breakfast. It filled me up for almost the entire day. It came with all the breakfast meats, three eggs, home fries, and toast. The star of the plate was the home fries. They were seasoned to perfection. Some of my friends were picking them off of my plate because none of us could get enough of them! I would highly recommend Zaza to others.

The service here was phenomenal. The waitress was very attentive, friendly, and so funny! The food caught me by surprise. It was extremely fresh and delicious. The food came out hot and the portion sizes were huge! You could easily split one meal between two people. There are a variety of options on the menu as well. The ambiance was very relaxing and the restaurant was spacious. It wasn't crowded and there's plenty of seating.

What a gem in a jungle of pretentious, overpriced and usually lousy hotel restaurants. After having the most miserable "breakfast" in the snotty 20th floor eatery at Club Quarters- truly God awful, both food and service--I stumbled upon Zaza's... and wow, what a difference. Friendly as can be service from the tall, mature gentleman and a huge plate of absolutely delicious food. A giant omelette that was perfectly cooked ... a beautiful side salad with fabulous honey mustard that must be homemade... grilled chicken (I like the extra protein) that had the most delicious flavor ... and amazingly good chicken noodle soup .. also homemade, I'm sure. Liked it so much I went back the following day and enjoyed every minute. This will be my regular stop when I'm in the city next. If you're hungry and want real food.. not pretension on a plate... Zaza's can't be overlooked. If you enjoy diners and healthy portions of quay food, you'll be glad you went.

Visiting from out of town doing the whole tourist thing. Looking for a good breakfast place for a sit down meal cane across Zaza Diner. Great diner, good food and great service! Kathy our waitress was on point, friendly and courteous! Definitely recommend this place you won't leave hungry!

During a recent NYC stay (at the Courtyard next door) we found this place, great for breakfast or lunch (we ate here a coupe of times) or even a fast dinner I suppose. Great staff, good food and well kept.

In the 25+ years that I either lived in or traveled to NYC, this was the longest time I spent in the financial district and the first time I ever stayed in the neighborhood. I soon realized the breakfast pickings are slim compared to other parts of the city. I decided to venture to Zaza Diner b/c it seemed to have a good menu and good reviews. It's a lovely restaurant - bright, clean, and spacious. The service, for the most part, was excellent (though I did ask for hot sauce and it never arrived, albeit not the most tragic thing in the world). The food was just okay. I ordered the Eggs Florentine, which I found a tad too salty, and the potatoes were meh. Prices were reasonable for NYC.

We had breakfast here before our activities planned out for the day. Service was fast after we mentioned that we were in a bit of a rush to get to our attraction. The food was good. A great place to try if you're in the area.

The french toast was very fresh and soft. The ham was thin and a bit on the fattier side. Not the most ideal. The sausage was great and the bacon was great. Would definitely get again

Great breakfast spot! Highly impressed with both food and friendly service. Very clean restaurant and we were able to be seated fairly quick on a Sunday morning. Highly recommend if in the area.

My friend and I went to Zaza Diner for brunch on a Friday at 10:30am. I did not think a random diner in the financial district would need reservations, but when I arrived, it was POPPING! I would recommend making a reservation if you come here during a peak dining hour. Fortunately, several tables turned when we put our names down, so we only had to wait 10 minutes. The interior is like an upscale diner. They have a pretty display case with their pastries and the classic long diner booths. The prices on the menus online are higher than what they are, and I paid in cash for a discount. I do not remember the prices, but I remember thinking they were reasonable for the location. My friend ordered the breakfast nachos, and I ordered what I believe was called American breakfast. My friend enjoyed the nachos and only did not finish them because the portion size was huge. For me, I chose the breakfast because it is one of the few I have seen that came with a croissant. I wish they told me that everything would be on the croissant. If so, I would have asked for the components separated. The sandwich ended up being pretty greasy, which would not happen if I had everything separate. However, the home fries were delicious! If you like crispiness on your home fries, you will appreciate them here. Service here was non-existent with the exception of our orders being taken and delivered. There were no check-backs or water refills, and we had to go to the front of the restaurant to pay. However, the front-of-the-house staff made up for that with their helpfulness and positivity. If you are in the area, I think this is a nice place to eat, but it is not somewhere I would go out of my way for.

The ambiance is that of a casual diner. It's a comfortable place with lots of options on the menu. Service was slow for us, but our server was pleasant. We enjoyed the Cabo omelette and Florentine omelette. Portions are big and we could have easily shared one plate. The fruit plate was fresh and delicious but my favorite thing was the margarita flight! Each mini margarita was delicious! I would definitely come back. The food was good and served in a comfy environment.

What a near atmosphere this place has! Super clean, very nice decor, the food looks and tastes so good and the staff are super nice. This was my first time going and I got the eggs Benedict. Super flavorful! My husband got the scrambled eggs which were cooked perfectly, bacon and pancakes. And my brother in law got the breakfast nachos which I would highly recommend!

Super-fast and super-friendly service! Fairly large portions made fresh with flavorful ingredients. Nice presentation, as well. I don't think one can go wrong here. The lunch menu looked tasty, too!

Nice diner, it's pretty big. Lots of option on the menu, I went with the jump start omelette, it was bigger than I expected so very fulfilling. Fruits were fresh, which I enjoyed. The service was easy, you pay at the register in front.

Absolutely loved the brunch and the staff. The staff were very polite and responsive, and quick to respond. We ordered the Parisian eggs Benedict and the breakfast nachos. Both were extremely tasty, and particularly the Benedict - eggs on top of bagel with cheese. The accompanying home fries were also perfect - not too fried neither too raw Similar with nachos - it was with three half fried eggs and guacamole- the guacamole tasted fresh and well made. Topped with lemon and lettuce, beans etc. Definitely recommend the place

I enjoyed my brunch at Zaza. The menu had so much variety to choose from, it took me a while to pick what to get - eventually, I decided on the eggs a la Zaza, which is a smoked salmon benefict - and it didn't disappoint! It was very delicious, the eggs were perfectly poached, and the hollandaise was flavorful. The ambience of the restaurant was great and added to the experience too - the decor makes it feel very homey, but at the same time it has an upscale and chic vibe, despite it being a diner. The servers were very friendly and the service was great - the food came out quick. I enjoyed my meal at Zaza, I had a positive experience!

Stopped in for lunch on my way to my car. The place was clean and the hostess seated me right away. It took a little while for a server to come over but the menu is huge so I appreciated the extra time. I ordered the corned beef Reuben with a side salad instead of fries. The salad was the best thing. The Reuben was served open faced, which I don't really like, but can look past that if the flavor is there. The menu says it comes with a spicy mustard. The one they brought me only had bread, sauerkraut, meat and cheese. I asked the server to bring me a side of thousand island dressing. I was really disappointed. The cheese was congealed and not gooey. It was really dry because it wasn't cooked with any sauce on it. I would go back to try other items. I'll skip the Reuben though!

Service was excellent and quick! The food was excellent and the atmosphere felt like an upscale diner. I wish we could've come for breakfast as there was a large selection of French toast! If you're in the area Zaza's can't be beat!

Horrible service. If possible would give negative star. Two table who sat after us, ordered and received their food while 30 mins later we still hadn't received our order. We ended up leaving never getting our order after waiting 40 mins. The waiter checked in once to say the food was coming and avoided looking at our table to attend to the other tables.

The best downtown NYC diner. I've been here for breakfasts only. Very ample servings and always fresh and delicious. Super good coffee. Great service.

Honestly it's a hit or miss. The food is always decent but the service can be either good or bad. There are times when everything is normal and smooth sailing and another time where the server automatically put a tip on our check?!?! It was just the two of us and this was our first time it happened but it left a sour taste in our mouth. The owner is nice though

First time in New York, and everything I ordered was amazing!!! Definitely putting this restaurant on my favorites list because i do plan on coming back!!!!

My hotel happens to be next door to Zaza and I needed dinner. Walking in, the lovely case of pastries and other sweets will call out to you... our server sat us in a cozy booth. The menu had a wonderful selection. I chose something simple-a sandwich and chicken soup-I was more than pleased. The soup was so flavorful, with many pieces of chicken, vegetables and rice. In fact I'm still wanting more a few days later. The sandwich was perfect and the meat was moist and piled high. I was so full, but the dessert was calling me. I ordered a black and white cookie that happens to be one of my favorites in NY. They do it just right... My son finished with the Oreo Milk Shake--absolutely incredible. The server was so patient, attentive and kind. We will be back and I highly recommend Zaza. It's a cozy establishment in a very busy city with comforting food.

Casual atmosphere, good service and food. We weren't hungry and we ordered: 4*Quinoa Bowl: spinach, onion, avocado and cucumber: healthy and good. 4*Side Vegetable - Sautéed broccoli with garlic and lightly salted. Very healthy and good,

We were greeted by the hostess and seated immediately. The baked goods in the front of the store with the other decor inside made it a pleasant atmosphere. The coffee came with such a cute little glass container for the cream, it was adorable. The lemonade was presently so well and it was beautiful. However, we did ask for light ice and came with a lot of ice. The French toast also looked beautiful with all the fruit and it was delicious. I thought the bagel would come already spread with cream cheese and not that you would have to do it yourself. The eggs Benedict were also very good and the fries that came with were amazing.

I'm not a huge diner person, though I'm from NJ and probably should be. I'm also not of the belief that this is truly a diner - I need old men in puffers at the counter with their personal mugs and a dive bar vibe without the bar. This is a brightly lit establishment with a cocktail menu (sounds like a normal restaurant to me), but NYC has their version and I have mine. I stopped by for a bite this past Friday afternoon around 1PM. This is a more touristy area, but not overwhelmingly so; it's a few blocks from WTC and Battery Park so a decent percentage of the customers have fanny packs and are staring up slack-jawed at the FiDi skyscrapers, but you could tell there were local residents and workers in there too. The service was by far the selling point, and that's usually my experience at a legit diner. My waitress was super friendly and personable (she reminded me a lot of Canadian actress Colleen Dewhurst of 1980s miniseries Anne of Green Gables/Avonlea fame), stopping by throughout the meal, and everything came out relatively quickly. I'm starting to get massively spoiled by the solo dining experiences in this area, and this wasn't QUITE as speedy as other places but my expectations are likely not realistic anymore. For a lunch hour, it was more than acceptable. The food was good for the most part, though not great. I went with the Eggs Pueblo (I think around $17-$19), which was Eggs Benedict with an avocado add-on. This is probably the only time I'm ever going to say this, but I actually thought they went too heavy on the avocado. I'm a huge avocado fan and 99.9% of the time I think places skimp on it, even when you're paying extra for its inclusion in a dish. This was LOADED with avocado though, to the point where it actually shut out the other flavors. Pretty wild and I'm not expecting to encounter that situation again. Similarly, the hollandaise sauce was pretty overwhelming too; I'm a big Eggs Benedict consumer and obviously I have to be at least mildly positive on that sauce by definition, but it was so thickly coated on everything that, like the avocado, it was easy to forget that the eggs and English muffin were there. That said, the rest of the entree was solid with a more than decent portion size. The home fries were excellent - well seasoned and well-cooked. The weakest performer was the strawberry cheesecake, which was served and presented in almost a parfait-style (and even though I'm not a whipped cream fan because it's too whippy and creamy, I appreciated the attention to detail the waitress put into the prep). A few bites of it just tasted flat-out weird, almost like a metallic/sour taste. I'm not sure if something was off, and most of the bites were normal but in hindsight I would have bypassed dessert especially since I didn't exactly have a light meal. My Skipper was furious that I went without her so I may be back shortly but I'm not in a rush. It was fine, nothing more.

I came here to eat with my friend the night before the NYC marathon. We both wanted to eat something healthy and the turkey club it was! We didn't eat the onion rings but definitely indulged in their home fries. We both agreed that we've never had home fries that were that good! They were so crispy and so perfectly seasoned. The turkey club was also delicious and was the perfect amount of protein. It was also very clean in the diner and the servers were friendly!

Food was amazing. They truly made my NYC experience worth wait, the staff was so friendly and welcoming thanks

A solid 3 star restaurant...and that's being generous. I don't know how this place is reviewed as high as it is. Took the fam there on a Saturday in December. Good news is we walked right in at 1030am. That should have been a sign at a diner in NYC near new years. The pancakes were thin and had an odd taste. The avocado toast had guacamole on it though the menu specified "avocados." Seemed like the plastic container "green" stuff spread on top. The eggs benedict was okay but soggy. The French toast was the thinnest bread and was cold. Ambiance was fun and festive for the holidays. Service was slow but they were very nice. Prices were reasonable.

I cannot say enough great things about this place. It's like a diner you would find in a small town where everybody knows everybody, it's a home away from home, and you're treated like gold. We came here a few weeks ago and I was thoroughly impressed. They have these specialty coffee drinks that looked INCREDIBLE. I really wish I had gotten one seeing each one delivered table by table. They each looked so hand-crafted and like the person making them really cared about presentation. The menu is HUGE. It was so difficult to choose between breakfast, lunch, or one of their specials. Also, the prices were really reasonable. As we were all deciding what to order a server walked by with a few plates and it was then that we realized the portions were HUGE! That changed a lot of our minds as to what we intended to get. The food came out quickly, everything was correct and delicious, and if you want a good solid place to get breakfast...this spot is amazing. Plus, check out their pastry case!

Popped in for breakfast before starting my day. Their baked goods counter looked divine and I hope to have a chance to grab something before I leave NYC. This meal though, I chose the Paco which is a pancake taco with egg and bacon inside. I did my best to eat it as a taco, dipping it into the syrup and this went very well for me with the first one. By the time I got to the second, I was getting full so I tore it apart focusing more on the proteins. My server was attentive and kind. Will definitely return on future trips.

Subpar diner but convenient if you're looking for a breakfast place near WTC. The food itself was equivalent to chain diner places, which is a bit disappointing since I was expecting something a bit more unique. I got the lox omelette, which was a your typical below average, slightly spongy omelette with cooked salmon bits and onions in it. I also tried the crab benedict, which looked very depressing and just tasted okay. Not even the sauce could save it. Overall, won't be going back.

Nice standard greasy spoon diner. Had a traditional breakfast of sausage, pancakes, toast, scrambled eggs, bacon. Can't go wrong.

I found this to be a really smart diner. The food was excellent, atmosphere relaxed and very friendly and helpful service provided by the waitress Cathy. Would not hesitate to go back if we had more time here.

Some good ish, man! You won't regret stopping by for breakfast or dinner. Awesome... V

Service was very quick and very courteous. It Is upbeat yet relaxed Greenwich. We had the egg in a roll, eggs Benedict and bagel sandwich with a side of home fries. Home fries were seasoned perfectly and the bagel was light and delicious. Only issue was weak Bloody Mary. Otherwise place is amazing

My Zaza omelette was so delicious and savoury - I love feta anything!!! My waitress was outstanding very New York and friendly just my style - Coffee was on point - Seriously the cleanest spacious diner I have ever been to. On point service- I loved that they gave me half and half for my coffee in a tiny carafe - it's touches like this that keep customers coming back too -Like a huge boutique vibe in a way upon entering the front register area - Do come here you won't be disappointed!!!

Nice addition to the Financial District/Battery Park City area - great to have a good diner in the neighborhood. Very broad menu (makes it difficult to choose) for brunch and lunch/dinner. We had the Chicken Parmigiana Hero and the Salmon Bernaise Burger - both were solid. It was busy on an early Sunday afternoon but they managed the tables well and the servers were friendly and helpful.

Based on all the other reviews I thought it would be much better. It was just average to me. I had the salmon eggs Benedict. The English muffin needed to be toasted more, it was just soggy. Poached eggs were good and done right. Just not much flavor here. I liked the potatoes. That's all. Nothing special here

Amazing service. Good food and typical New York diner with flair. Was hungry and hit the spot. No complaints. Shared the Louisiana, california, and zaza pastas. Christmas drinks were delicious. Like the pear proseco drink.