Zuzu

07/20/07

Awesome tapas, unique restaurant, in the heart of Napa

by pastaperson

The service was great and so was the food. Everything on the menu is creative and really delicious. If you're in Napa, this is a restaurant you definitely should check out! It's open late and easy to get in to.

• Pros: Great food, great location, great service, affordable
• Cons: They don't take reservations

Enticing and warm, Napa's tapas hot spot matches sexy decor with luscious Spanish plates.

by Contributor

The Scene
Zuzu glows with contentment and soul. Dark woods, exposed beams and tile floors flicker mysteriously in the candlelight, while Latin rhythms add electricity without competing with the conversations that flow so freely here. Even the parade of plates from the kitchen feels a part of the dance.

The Food
Brightly dressed with shards of endive, sprigs of micro greens and fronds of chervil, marinated anchovies make a good start. The salt cod and potato mixture known as bacalao comes bubbly and golden in an earthenware crock, its pillowy, crablike texture at once homey and exotic. Moroccan barbecued lamb chops are luscious, meaty and drizzled in a garnet-colored reduction with notes of coffee, chocolate and chilies. Zuzu's paella is to other paellas what filet mignon is to hamburger; dazzling aromas of saffron and smoky Spanish paprika swirl around a sizzling cast iron paella pan mounded with toothsome Valencia rice.

12/04/02

a good experience

by ncagreg

have eated there several times. typical Tapas portions, 3 or 4 make a meal. Last time I ate there we spent $45 a person (3 of us) with a bottle of wine before tip.

Food is very good, nice selection and variety of tastes! Recommended!

Note not open for lunch on weekends.

• Pros: good food
• Cons: no reservations