
Bio dello chef: Dopo quattro anni alla corte di Anthony Genovese Antonio Ziantoni si è deciso a fare il grande passo e aprire un locale tutto suo, a Roma. Mancano pochissimi giorni, ormai, all’apertura di Zia. Nuovo ristorante destinato a cambiare la geografia gastronomica di Trastevere.
Sophisticated venue offering intricate versions of classic dishes in an intimate environment.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Via Goffredo Mameli, 45, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
Phone: +39 06 2348 8093
Website: http://www.ziarestaurant.com/
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Reservations: ziarestaurant.com
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Reviews
If you’re in Rome I highly recommend you treat yourself to an amazing experience
Service was perfect and kind, atmosphere was modern, pleasant and clean.
What lets the restaurant down sadly is its food and ambiance, and I would expect more from a Michelin star establishment.
Ambiance : too sterile, everyone is afraid to make a single sound, the music is very low, it makes the whole vibe slightly unwelcoming.
Food : We tried the 7 course menu, and most of the food was nice. Not great, not mind blowing, it was nice. Some dishes like the Pigeon very clearly missed the mark and were not good at all. Others tasted really nice, but had me feeling mixed emotions about if the price tag is worthy of the quality. Sadly, I’d say the seven course menu was not. I think the chef could push themselves abit more to craft a better menu that can accompany the price tag.
Four years later, we decided to return and chose the five-course menu with wine pairing.
The atmosphere felt rather unusual: the music was extremely quiet, giving the impression of entering a cathedral. We were seated on the upstairs sofa area, where the tables were, in my opinion, uncomfortably close to one another.
The appetizer was the same as four years ago—which was great. The aged meat was delicious, and the mozzarella was full of flavour.
The issues began with the first course: oysters, tendons, and hazelnut. While the concept was bold, the execution lacked balance. The dish was overly salty with a long, unpleasant aftertaste. Definitely not something I would recommend.
The second appetizer, grilled mackerel, had perfectly cooked fish, but the flavour was far too sweet, overwhelming the dish. I know other reviews disagree, but that doesn’t change my experience of the plate.
For pasta, we had cappelletti in hen broth. It was good but not remarkable. The pasta was cooked perfectly, though the broth could have been less intense.
The main course was quail served two ways—grilled and slow-cooked. Again, nothing exceptional. The slow-cooked portion was tender and appetising, but the grilled piece, meant to be eaten with the hands, was coated in the same overly sweet flavour as the mackerel.
Because we were celebrating a birthday, we were offered a full vanilla flan Parisien. It was similar to what you’d find in Paris, but felt disproportionately large compared to the earlier portions. It was good, though it could have used a couple more minutes in the oven.
We finished dinner with a simple gelato.
The wines were the pleasant surprise of the evening. The pairing was excellent; even when we didn’t enjoy a dish, the wine made sense with it, and it was clear there had been thoughtful research behind the choices.
What felt off was the staff’s behaviour. They seemed far more attentive to the next table—a single man taking photos and notes. It felt as though they were worried he might be a food critic or blogger and focused their attention on him accordingly. The staff was friendly, but not fully welcoming. After we paid, we were left to walk out on our own, and no one bothered to hold the door—something small, but appreciated in a restaurant of this level.
Thank you Zia for putting the efforts, not every meal is perfect. I will try again in a couple of years.
The lower-level seating felt like a dungeon: hot, airless, and completely lacking atmosphere. Service was professional but cold, polished without warmth or charm.
Overall, the experience felt clinical and joyless. Definitely not worth the hype (or the stars).
The courses were all good and a couple truly excellent, there was maybe only one thing right at the start we thought was rather average.
Our server was Lucia (or something like that sorry if its wrong) who was lovely and explained everything well in english for us.
The atmosphere is pretty standard, not wow but very comfy.
Overall a very enjoyable 1* experience perhaps a little on the expensive end even for a Michelin resturant 🙂
Another disappointment was the waitress’s uniform, which looked more like a pajama than anything fitting for a Michelin-star restaurant. I was expecting a more polished, professional look.
Additionally, while the restaurant was clean, the design felt very flat and lacked the wow factor.
Overall, while the experience was pleasant, I wouldn’t give this restaurant a Michelin star. For the price of 200 euros per person, I expected much more. I would consider this meal worth 80 euros per person at best.