Zizi Wine Bar

This could have been such a pleasant experience but the service took away from it completely. We had a reservation for 4 pm and when we arrived, were told there was an event later that evening so we would need to be out by 5:15. We told the waitstaff that wouldn’t be an issue, and placed our order. They brought the food and drinks out pretty quickly, but then completely ignored us. We tried to get their attention to order extra pita, but it took 10 minutes for anyone to even acknowledge us. We placed the order and then were waiting a while for the pita to come out. At 4:55 (after waiting to get their attention again), we called another waitress over and asked about the status of the pita and if we’d have time for another round. She told us “hm I’m not sure because you have to be out around 5:05 for the event” Overall, just disappointing to see this lack of attention to a reservation, and the automatic gratuity applied for a large group when we barely got any service. If you need ample time for setup, the reservation should have been declined.

The bartender was very pleasant and welcoming. It was impressive how she managed the entire bar and table service on her own. The ambience is very nice. The food menu is enticing, however, the cod skewer was incredibly over salted. While I tried to force myself, I couldn’t finish the small portion. The salmon skewer and burrata were tasty. My friends enjoyed the crazy baba but it had some ingredient that I am allergic to, so I can’t comment. Sancerre was very nice, but I prefer red and they were not as potable, neither was the rose I sampled. I would come back for a light snack and Sancerre. It’s a great spot to catch up with friends.

Solid spot to grab a glass or bottle of wine and light bites. There’s another location in midtown but finally tried this one. Shared a bottle of wine after choosing between the Or Haganuz and Apla. We enjoyed the Cabernet Sauvignon more than the Xinomavro blend. Also ordered the Grilled Halloumi (basically just grilled cheese but the basil pesto added a nice touch to it) and the Jerusalem Bagel (a mix between a pretzel and bagel with a side of olive oil) to share. We sat in the back which was way quieter than the front, but the front was more lively and intimate. The staff was very helpful in choosing which wine to pick and always checked on us. We did miss the happy hour since it ended at 6pm but was still enjoyable otherwise. Recommend as a place to grab a glass of wine or as a date spot.

I wish I could review the John Street Zizi's food and atmosphere, but the staff didn't honor our reservation for eight at their table in the back, so we never had the opportunity to try either. Imagine yourself showing up for a reserved table with seven work colleagues, and being told by the manager that the establishment had sold the space for another event--without any warning whatsoever. They put us in a terrible position--and it was completely unnecessary. I get it: Zizi's was able to sell the space, where we only had a reservation. It was a Monday night, and maybe they took our reservation because they'd assumed they wouldn't sell the back room. But the manager didn't apologize until I started getting steamed. She offered us a small hi-top table (good only for standing) by the front door that wouldn't fit half our party. And she kept telling me that I should have come in advance to talk with them. Well, I did the week prior. Zizi's, everyone makes mistakes. But you should have at least contacted me in advance; I was on your reservation list. What absolutely terrible hospitality.

A cute quaint wine bar. The staff was friendly and very attentive. A few glasses of their Chardonnay and the Hummus and pita bread which was delicious. I loved the vibe and would return.

Great spot for good unique wines and food. We had a rose and white wine that were great. We also had a few of the appetizers which were really good as well. I would recommend stopping in if you are in the area. They have some outside seating and Service was great. Good food from the tiny kitchen!

Came solo, sat at the bar without a wait. It's definitely a better spot to go with a group and share some dishes! Food was great (confit fennel was a delicious surprise) and wines were fun and different. It's a bit loud inside but in a fun lively way, not a bad-acoustics way. Would recommend!

Great authentic middle eastern in FiDi. Hard to find oddly. GREAT wine selection. Servers were great and knowledgeable and easy to talk to as well. Jess nailed every suggestion and her and the other server, served a very busy restaurant with ease. The manager seemed hardworking too. I'll be back. All the food we got was good. Well done kitchen.

Great authentic middle eastern in FiDi. Hard to find oddly. GREAT wine selection. Servers were great and knowledgeable and easy to talk to as well. Jess nailed every suggestion and her and the other server, served a very busy restaurant with ease. The manager seemed hardworking too. I'll be back. All the food we got was good. Well done kitchen.

Such an amazing addition to the neighborhood! FiDi was in major need of a good wine bar and Zizi is the absolute best. The service and attentiveness of the staff is always above and beyond, even when they're super busy. There is a super fun wine list and the way the wine menu is structured (with tasting notes included!) is great for helping direct you to the kind of wine you're looking for. The food is also SO GOOD! Some fave menu items for me so far have been the crazy baba, halloumi, chicken shawarma, and the branzino. The vibe of this place is cozy, lively, and bustling. Almost every time I've been in the past month or so it's busy and is just a good vibe all around. Super excited to have this place in the neighborhood!

Loved this place!!! It's super cozy and a great wine bar. The bartender/server was super helpful and so kind. The wine selection is unique and has wines from Israel, Greece, etc. We also ordered some of the small plates - cauliflower, ricotta, and eggplant dip. The ricotta was SO good and had great depth in flavor + textures. The dips would be so so good if more bread/pita was included They don't have many vegetarian options, besides the small plates (dips, salad). But will definitely be going back.

Went here on Sunday night and got a cheese board, the chicken skewer, and a few glasses of wine. The service was fantastic, like seriously the bartender who served us could not have been nicer, the food was yummy, the two white wines that I tried were good (not incredibly exciting but tasted very good) and a dark intimate wine bar is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Honestly anything that is not a smoke shop is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Would definitely go back and try another couple glasses!

Great new happy hour spot in Fidi. 3-6 Monday through Saturday. The manager was great and treated us with an appetizer for our first visit. Great wine selection.

So cute, great happy hour, friendly staff, tasty food - perfect local spot for some good wine and Mediterranean food!! Definitely a go-to for me.

Genuinely favorite place to go for happy hour. John is an absolute gem and the wine is FANTASTIC. Great music, people and vibes. Have zero complaints!!!

Genuinely the worst service I've ever had. The wine is pretty good and not crazy in price though.

Love this cute little place. Delicious Mediterranean bites, wines, etc. the staff is lovely! Happy hour pricing -a nice plus.