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Zazu

3535 Guerneville Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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Ranked #25 of 221 restaurants in Santa Rosa
Price range: RM97 - RM157
Cuisines: American, Italian
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Willowside Road
Description: We are a husband & wife chef team so we have 2 kinds of food: rustic Northern Italian (meaning we make all our own salami, pasta, gelato) and playful Americana (meaning we take American classics and update them with a twist). we grow up to 30% of our own produce and have our own chickens for the eggs for our pasta. otherwise, we support local, sustainable and diverse agriculture and economy in our purchasing choices. We make our own bacon and salami from heritage pork that is antibiotic and hormone free and free range. You can order our bacon from our website www.zazurestaurant.com. Come stroll through our chef's garden! We have PIZZA & PINOT nights Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. For breakfast or lunch any day, try our sister restaurant, BOVOLO, up in Healdsburg, on the square inside Copperfield's books.
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Healdsburg, California
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Sonoma County has great wine, produce, cheeses, fish and meats. All local. Zazu puts these ingredients on your plate in a way that makes you always glad you came. Creative, eclectic, and delicious. Don't miss the charcuterie.

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Oxnard
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We went to Zazu while we were in Sonoma County wine tasting and golfing. What a wonderful experience. The atmosphere, the service and the food were all outstanding. We did not meet the owner, but she was visiting with other customers. We cannot wait to go back for some of her other unusual dishes.

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sacramento
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

This restaurant was a dive from outside it got a little better inside. The food priced from 19-29 dollars was not worth the price. I have been to better restaurants that make them look sick for less money. I really would not recommend this restaurant its your money don't waste it. I had a meal at Johnny garlic in santa... More

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San Francisco, California
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32 reviews 32 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Zazu's food is excellent. My husband had an excellent Caesar salad and wild salmon. I had the short rib pasta. The waiter was also superb. What detracted from the dining experience was the heat of the room and the buzz of the cars on the highway about 30 feet from the dining room. We learned that Zazu is leaving Santa... More

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Cincinnati
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37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The food was very good but the flies buzzing around were a big turn-off for me. We had a great table in the corner which was perfect for our group but it was the least favorite of the (3) restaurants we visited (Barndiva and Ca Bianca)

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NYC
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

We really wanted to like it here. We were on the Sonoma Coast and read some good reviews so we drove into Santa Rosa to try this place. It is cute from the ouside and when you walk in the atmosphere is pretty plain so you hope maybe the food is so great it doesn't matter. Unfortunately, that's not the... More

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Tampa, FL
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50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Noise levels were very high, making it difficult to converse across the table. In addition, it is close to a busy road with cars driving by at 55 mph. Zero atmosphere, unless you particularly like loud and basic. Reminded me of a rehabbed diner...very long and narrow, with a prominent seated bar.

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SANTA ROSA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

My gf & I went there on March 9th with a gift card we received for Xmas. Let me tell you that NOTHING was left undone with this place. The service was amazing, the food as well was top notch!!! You'll NOT be disappointed going here yourselves! :)

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Boston, Massachusetts
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

A nice restaurant a short drive outside of Santa Rosa. Locally grown and sourced food and meat make for delicious meals. Wine selection was extensive and excellent. Wait staff welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. Worth a visit when you are in Sonoma.

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Stamford, Connecticut, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Santa Rosa was an hour drive from where we were staying but it was well worth it. The food is delicious (esp. loved the bacon wrapped dates, eggplant Caponata and the Char with fried green tomatoes.) The service was friendly and professional. We were thrilled to meet Duskie when she popped out of the kitchen. This place is a truly... More

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