Restaurant Zola
(615) 823-7251
3001 W End Ave
(at S 29th Avenue)
Nashville,
TN
37203
36.1438
-86.8141
Hours:
Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Price:
$$
Last updated 6.24.09
What People Are Saying About Restaurant Zola
The Owner
Restaurant Zola
Owner
The casual dining elegance at ZOLA is one of a kind. Tucked away on a quiet side street off West End, ZOLA invites you to join us for a romantic dinner for two, an important business meeting or a fun night out with friends.
Always an innovator on the Nashville fine dining scene, ZOLA's chef and owner Debra Paquette takes diners on a magical culinary journey around the Mediterranean. Spanish, Italian and French cuisine are the main influences on the menu, but they also serve Moroccan and Greek food. Chef Debra's Mediterranean fusion has a New South twist that features items like pecan-fried beet salad and grilled venison.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
This cozy little building's inviting, gauzy look serves as a soothing backdrop for the complex Mediterranean-inspired menu. Enthusiastic and accommodating servers lead you and your adventurous companions for a ride on the chef's magic carpet. Calling the appetizers "provocations" should tell you something right away. Be prepared for the flavors of Greece, Turkey, Spain and Morocco. Adventurous palates take on catfish marinated in rosemary-garlic-infused buttermilk and pork tenderloin with apple brie empanadilla.
User Reviews
ts576134
June 15, 2009
I called Zola at 7:30pm today, on a Monday to ask about immediate seating. I was told that I could be seated at 8:30. Ok, a busy restaurant in Nashville on a Monday, must be good right? Not quite. We arrived punctually and took about 5 minutes to seat. Upon being seated we were greeting by our friendly waiter and offered freshly baked bread by another. The bread was fair while the menu looked interesting. We decided on the cold soup special...fruity and refreshing although not quite suited for a pre-dinner soup but rather a sorbet-like dessert...and also the lamb meatballs which were good. I ordered the paella and my girl the venison. The waiter stated the paella was their "signature" dish. If I only knew "signature" meant it would take over 30 minutes to prepare, I would have strayed away and ordered something else. My girlfriend's meal was cold when it came out due to the long prep time of my paella which was mediocre at best. The spinach we ordered was also mediocre. After complaining about the long wait and poor service we ordered the dessert right when the entrees came out to avoid another prolonged wait. After a spicy paella that I could not finish due to my shrunken stomach (from waiting) I was disappointed to indulge into an extremely spicy peanut brittle chocolate cake with spiced bananas. Although it did sound appetizing, it was hardly what I needed after a spicy paella. I had to elaborate excessively on all the things that disappointed us for this near $100 meal to get the not-so-friendly owner to credit us a cold entree in addition to the over-the-top dessert. I would recommend trying one of the other highly rated yelp dining locations if you're ever in the Nashville area.
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delialah
February 13, 2009
This was my favorite restaurant until I recently found a long black hair in my food. I told the server about it and she replaced my dish- only for me to find another black hair in the new dish. By that time, I couldn't finish my dinner...I was too sick to eat. I might consider returning if the kitchen staff agree to hairnets.
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citygirl31980
February 13, 2009
I made a reservation for Zola 3 weeks in advance, but when my husband and I showed up to dinner, they lost our reservation and told us they would not have a table until later in the evening. We understand mistakes and decided to come back later- only to have the server forget about us. We were seated at the table fro over 30 mins before someone stopped by to see if we needed anything. I don't care how tasty the food is, the service was terrible and managment was unapologetic. We will never return.
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When to Go:
Monthly wine dinners pair wines from a particular vineyard with a five-course meal for $65 to $75 per person.
Save Time:
Make reservations to avoid a long wait.
The Extras:
Ask your server about the weekly vegetarian special. A (V) on the menu denotes items that can be prepared meat-free.
Where to Sit:
On a slow night, ask for a table in the romantic, semi-private Tent Room.
The Extras:
The largest indoor mural in Nashville is located in their main dining room.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot
Cuisine:
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Message from Restaurant Zola
- Award-winning Restaurant
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The casual dining elegance at ZOLA is one of a kind. Tucked away on a quiet side street off West End, ZOLA invites you to join us for a romantic dinner for two, an important business meeting or a fun night out with friends.
Always an innovator on the Nashville fine dining scene, ZOLA's chef and owner Debra Paquette takes diners on a magical culinary journey around the Mediterranean. Spanish, Italian and French cuisine are the main influences on the menu, but they also serve Moroccan and Greek food. Chef Debra's Mediterranean fusion has a New South twist that features items like pecan-fried beet salad and grilled venison.
