Zaza in St Albans

Best restaurant ever! Very good service and food. We will be back. Thank you 🫶🫶🫶

In my opinion- the best restaurant in Harpenden and it takes a lot to be the best in Harpenden as there is so much competition. Our favourite!!!

Amazing place, the food is a very delicious and generous portion!!! Good value for money and superb attentive service.

Come here for my 1st wedding Anniversary phoned the restaurant he went out of his way to make sure we had a table.... Champagne on arrival no extra charge Food was exceptional Service best I have had in a long time And was not expecting the added gesture of a heart with happy anniversary on a plate with another drink at the end I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone very well priced and again the service was sublime 👌 Thankyou team Zaza big thumbs up see you all soon

Fantastic Food & Staff, a few nice touches for our wedding anniversary meal which we really appreciated! Would recommend the smoked salmon starter - delicious! Thank you Zaza

Oat Latte's are the best I've had in a while, service good always smiling and friendly...

Loved it. Great atmosphere, the inside is beautiful and peaceful. The service is pretty fast and kind. The food is brilliant, there's lots of different options for everyone and a decent price.

I recently dined at Zaza Restaurant in Harpenden, and I must say, it was a delightful experience! The staff was incredibly attentive and made sure we felt welcomed throughout our visit. The food was nothing short of exceptional—each dish was not only beautifully presented but also bursting with flavor. From the appetizers to the main courses, everything was delicious and made with high-quality ingredients. I highly recommend Zaza to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere. I can't wait to return!

Very much enjoyed the experience, not cheap but worth it. Would definitely return if in the neighbourhood.

Great service as there were 8 of us. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. Helpful and patient. Food came within reasonable time. We got starters, mains and desserts which all came within similar timings. A wide choice of food to choose from. I love the pasta dishes here as well as the pizzas! Their main course dishes are good as well. I tend to switch it up everytime I visit this restaurant. Prices were reasonable. Restaurant is fancy and had beautiful ceiling and wall decor upstairs. Atmosphere was good, loud as it was a weekend dinner time. Majority of the tables were full. Staff were busy, not just standing about doing nothing. Recommend going here for a date night, meal with the family, parents, etc. Also they did a birthday surprise dessert for my uncle which was cute of them.

Friendly and attentive staff. Food was delicious. Highly recommend

An amazing, beautiful place, very tasty food, wonderful customer service, truly the best choice in Harpenden. Spending an anniversary there melted our hearts

Zaza must rate one of my all time favorite restaurants i have been too. From the moment you walk through the door the quality of the restaurant hits you ,everything from the food to the excellent service and lovely atmosphere is there to see, I was with a group of people who had a fantastic experience we all loved the food especially and will definitely be back, I highly recommend you give Zaza a visit, you will not be disappointed. 👌

Lovely place, Great atmosphere, delicious food and attentive staff. No wonder it's packed!

Really lovely restaurant, fresh food, good menu choices, friendly, efficient service. First time visiting and we’ll definitely be back!

Starters were nice but main pasta dishes were a let down. Ingredients weren’t as fresh tasting as I would have expected and seasoning and garnishes were used very sparingly so in all very overpriced for what you get. Customer service and ambience were very nice.

Very tasty food,large portions, would definitely recommend 😋

Visited for lunch. Great food at a reasonable price.

Great food as always, one of the best restaurants in harpenden.

Fantastic food in a beautiful restaurant. We came here on a Wednesday evening for a date night, we didn’t book but were seated straight away in an almost full restaurant. The staff were very friendly and the food was exceptional.

Lovely food, seared tuna salad nicoise highly recommended. Not overly expensive either. Can be a little noisy when full and most tables are upstairs which could be a problem for some. However they have a varied menu and great atmosphere. Complimentary limoncello is a nice touch at the end of the meal too.

Guests who do not order main courses and for 200 £ are not welcome. This is not my first time here, but it will definitely be the last. Not cool !!!!! no respect !!!!!

Booked for a birthday lunch, we were a little late due to train disruption however staff were very accommodating. Excellent service throughout the lunch which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Staff attentive, great variety on the menus. Love this restaurant; well worth a visit, recommend booking to avoid disappointment.

Very nice restaurant,very busy. The staff is very friendly .The food is delicious and is come very quick .

Was there for a birthday celebration and it was fantastic as always

Superb as always. Food excellent staff even better.

Such a great Italian Restaurant, located in the centre of Harpenden. Offering a fantastic range of Italian cuisine, along with national favourites like delicious steak, lamb-shank and more! We celebrated my brother's birthday here, and it was a lovely time! The staff were very lovely and friendly, and made my brother's birthday even more special when they kindly brought his birthday cake over, singing a lovely birthday song for him☺️

Excellent meal, great service. Reacted to a problem, great night 👍🏼

Nice clean restaurant with a good selection of typical Italian dishes. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

As always, amazing food and atmosphere. Keep up being amazing.

Excellent food excellent service

This place is excellent. I've been here quite a few times now and it's consistently good. The food is always extremely well prepared and delicious. Service is prompt without being pushy and all the staff are super nice. It does get busy though so it's probably worth booking.

First visit here, walked past.it many times without acknowledging it was here. We did a Friday lunch drop in, the staff were very attentive and in our opinion went above and beyond and the food.... excellent. It is now our new favourite place to eat in Harpenden 👍

Great food good price with the lunch deals. Attentive friendly service.

Food was great, portions were huge, price was right. Cool vibe inside too with all the trees and lights etc

Absolutely a great place to eat. Not too pricey and very nice food. Highly recommend going!

Food hygiene rating of 3 is not good enough and it is not displayed anywhere on the frontage. A bit deceiving.

Nice place to eat. The liver was delicious. Waiters friendly but very busy.

We came here for dinner on our anniversary, the restaurant was lovely the decor and atmosphere. We were seated at a lovely table right under the olive tree which really felt special, we were given some sparkling wine at the start to congratulate us, and some limoncello shots at the end as well. The food was excellent, really good portion sizes, and the service was good timing bringing out the food and checking in without being too much. The staff made it a very special evening for us one of the best meals out we have had for sure. Thank you so much!

First visit and it won't be the last. Food was good and the pate was the best I have had for years, a must have.

The service was great, the food is good, I'm just not liking restaurant chains anymore, just a personal preference

Excellent service, got to say that Larisa and her colleagues did a spectacular plate for my wife! My favorite restaurant in Harpenden, definitely recommended! 👏👏👏

Super atmosphere and lovely food. Staff very friendly.

The food was delicious, and the ambience was so romantic.

Had a wonderful time celebrating my 30th birthday recently. Very friendly staff, cracking jokes and I was surprised with complimentary prosecco & tiramisu cake which was so lovely. It was very busy so it did get very hot and a bit loud but overall the atmosphere was nice. Food was delicious, but one of the pasta dishes was too bland for my taste so I would probably not order that again. Still highly recommend for a nice meal, get together or celebration.

We went there with friends for lunch. We ordered from the lunchtime time menu, taking advantage of the offer of 2 courses for £14.90 per person. The portions very generous and delicious.

Very busy Saturday night , enjoyable evening.

Only a loo upstairs and Harpenden prices for the food...but otherwise lovely.

Great food, service and ambience but very noisy.

Great food.. Service was good too throughout. Although at the end before home I visited the ladies toilet and a female staff member that was in a cubicle before & after me came out without washing her hands. That was disappointing as everything else was lovely.

Excellent food , great service. We vaguely mentioned it was a birthday celebration while waiting for the other members of the party to arrive. A glass of prosecco arrived, later followed by a small birthday desert with a chorus of Happy Birthday. Nice touch, thank you.

Amazing,tasty food, very nice and professional staff. Clean,spotless restaurant. Outstanding! We were served by a gentleman who seemed to be the manager on duty/senior staff was absolutely efficient ,polite ,friendly. We will definitely be coming back ! Thank you very much 😊 🙂

The food was amazing and the service was great, I'll definitely come back

Best food I ate in a UK restaurant, everything was at superlative.Go without any hesitation and try it!

The food here tastes excellent and the service is very good. The restaurant is very nice but it is better to sit upstairs.

Christmas decor was nice, food was nice but not exceptional. It gets very busy so make sure you book.

Just perfect and amazing staff as well as food!

Another really enjoyable family dinner - and this time Xmas eve. As ever, lovely food and great team making it a special occasion. Thank you guys.

Very friendly staff and prompt service especially considering the place was packed for Christmas, theres a great selection of food and everything we had was really nice. If venison is on the menu... have it.

Amazing service, we will definitely return !!

Fantastic lunch experience, warm staff, great food and dream like interiors!

Great food and good atmosphere, just one thing to improve- the staff interrupted us repetitively during our conversation, give people a little more time to order and to enjoy the atmosphere!

Fabulous food and service when dining at Zaza, Harpenden with 36 members of The yoga group. Thank you

Would I go again- yes Got the atmosphere with all the trees inside. Food was well cooked. I had lamb shank which was soft.

the food is very average, it's definitely Italian food but without much flair I would say. my ravioli was too salty and the linguini pasta was not salty enough. in general, the food was prepared correctly, but there is definitely a lack of freshness, modernity, variety, etc. I realize that it is a chain, so you cannot count on a variety of flavors or menus, and that is why I give 4 stars because it is my conscious choice, but if it were not a chain it would definitely be 3 stars. Service very lovely and friendly, atmosphere great too.

Good atmosphere even though it was very noisy. Very nicely decorated upper floor. Service friendly and efficient

Always 10\10 food and service everytime I come here. Staff are so friendly, cannot fault Zaza!!

I love Zaza, you are always made to feel welcome at Harpenden, it is quite small but a perfect size for a night out. Food is excellent, generous portions and a very good menu. You never feel like you are being rushed out of the door. Servic us very good, staff are attentive making sure you are enjoying your experience. Highly recommended.

Good value from set lunch menu and very prompt service. Recommended

Solid food and wine in a lovely setting.

Brilliant restaurant! Very good menu and the Chef is excellent always

Ate at Zaza during the lunch period, was greeted by staff who were smiling and very upbeat. Was taken care of by one waitress who we felt was dedicated to us, so was great. Food was served promptly and portions were okay but could have done better with some of the pasta dishes being a bit bigger in portions. Atmosphere was fine until it was ruined by a bunch of inconsiderate individuals. Who I'm sure wanted everyone to know that they had been to had their hair done and what colour paint is going in the living room. Other than that, great service great good.

What a beautiful restaurant , so pretty inside with an olive tree , has an upstairs too. Food was totally 10 out of 10. We were there to celebrate a birthday. Service was great and atmosphere was amazing. Not noisy at all great for group parties or just dining out with a friend. Totally recommend

Excellent options for the kids, friendly service, Relaxed atmosphere, well priced.

Fantastic, so much better going to an Italian which isn't part of a hue chain , with good value and great food

Average, pasta al dente , undercooked . Anyway, they try .

Delicious meal and good value. Very nice ambience in the restaurant. Lovely town with interesting shops so definitely wotlrth an afternoon out and a good meal.

What a lovely place with staff that are absolutely amazing! All the food we ordered was faultless, simply 10/10.

Tasty lunch with friendly, quick service

This is the undoubtably the best restaurant in Harpenden. Great friendly service the carbonara is sublime.

Had a very delicious meal here recently (funghi fritti to start and bucatini amatricana for main). Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, I was surprised at the end of the meal he brought out a plate with 2 shots and good luck in chocolate sauce writing after hearing that I will be starting a new job. Very thoughtful and lovely way to end the evening. Looking forward to going back again in the future.

Been here twice recently had a spaghetti Bolognese and can't remember what the second time around. Food tasted good the restaurant layout is nice the staff were friendly and helpful and I'd defo stop here again for Italian!

Would give more stars if I could

First visit to Zaza, Authentic Italian food. Great atmosphere and friendly service. I ordered the spinach and ricotta ravioli, richly flavoured and filling.I didn't take pictures during this visit. 2nd visit I opted for the Funghi Fritti crispy coated mushrooms which were not oily or watery, served with a garlic mayonnaise and side salad. I then had the Grilled Goats Cheese Salad, which has mixed leaves, fregola, walnuts, peppers,tomatoes, green beans, olives, zucchini, and fresh mint. It is topped with the most amazing grilled goats cheese. This was delicious. I am already craving it again.

It's been great experience with Zaza. Wonderful staff and service.

Nice food and busy for a Monday night

Always a pleasure to return, staff is extremely welcoming, food as amazing as always!

Brilliant evening. Went for our anniversary. They team gave us an extra special experience along with brilliant food and drink. We came away having had a brilliant evening and will be back.

Really love this place for a special occasion. The food is lovely and the people are so friendly

The food is delicious. The staff is friendly and it's a clean restaurant with a nice atmosphere. I highly recommend it for a family meal.

Have been to Zaza’a a few times with my other half. Every time we have been made to feel special and nothing is too big a deal to sort. If you are lucky enough to get Roxie then you are certainly in luck! Amazing memory for faces and a real genuine interest to make you feel special. She is an absolute gem there - thank you for another amazing evening ❤️

Great food, beautiful restaurant and staff are always lovely, always nice and clean. Had the spaghetti Bolognese which was absolutely gorgeous, husband had the meatballs and son had pizza, they both said their meals were lovely.

Great food, service and price. 5 🌟

Extremely happy with the service and food. Great and friendly staff members, smiling and always polite. Food arrived quickly and fresh, as expended in a restaurant. This is a place to visit anytime, very friendly and approachable, great customer service. Not the first time visiting and surely coming back once more.

very good personal very good food

Service is 10/10 but food is a massive letdown if you’re used to higher quality Italians.

The first time going to Zaza's, not disappointed. Starters were good, main was good, cocktails were good, dessert was good! Full and a bit tispy perfect end to a Sunday.

Amazing service on Sunday by the staff, love coming here

Our favourite place to eat in Harpenden. From tuna Niçoise to lamb shank, salmon etc… all amazing and delicious. The staff always so friendly and the atmosphere is so cosy throughout the year. We love bringing our friends and family here.

Very nice, was welcomed very a smile, staffs were friendly, food was lovely