4.8
- 4.7Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.7Ambience
- 4.4Value
Noise • Moderate
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4.8
Noise • Moderate
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Italian
Chris Gold
Seattle7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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Patricia
Minneapolis5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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Julie Gold
Minneapolis37 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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Mark
Minneapolis9 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2026
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Eric
Des Moines1 review
Dined on October 30, 2026
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Deirdre
Minneapolis4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2026
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Melissa Gold
Minneapolis9 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2026
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Angela
Chicago9 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2026
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Stephanie
Minneapolis4 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2026
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Atlanta2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2026
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Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire; many guests treat Zelo as a spot to dress up a touch for anniversaries and special nights.
Zelo tends to build into an early-evening buzz, reviewers note the dining room often transitions from a quiet start into a vibrant, busy room by around 5:00–6:00 PM, and a 5:30 PM Saturday visit was reported nearly full before a concert. The room commonly quiets down after large theater groups leave, making later-evening hours calmer.
Zelo feels elegant and welcoming, reviewers highlight beautiful domed ceilings, wooden booths and a long bar that creates a polished, comfortable dining room. The space often moves from a quieter start into an energetic, sometimes quite loud, evening service, while the bar area is noted as a slightly quieter spot for conversation.
Yes, Zelo welcomes families: reviewers used it for a high-school graduation, noted children dining (a child enjoyed bucatini), and many dishes come in two sizes, which is handy for kids.
Thursday lunchtime is a great pick, guests report the bar is full at lunch on a Thursday, creating a lively downtown scene.
Yes, Zelo is a popular choice for special evenings: guests frequently mention anniversary dinners and milestone celebrations in its elegant, welcoming dining room.
Zelo centers on a main dining room with comfortable booths and a long, active bar area where you can sit at the bar.
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