zanata

there is no order in being seated. we waited thirty minutes. many tables were seated. we never moved on the list. the money spent on thebarwas a waste. i have eaten there for years. i may never go back.

this is our go-to place in rockwall. the thing that i like most is the consistency of food and service, which is always spot on. they cook everything in wood fired ovens. the blue crab dip and the spinach gorgonzola salad are must tries. best restaurant in rockwall,barnone.

pizza and wine. incredible gourmet pizza, wonderful salads and terrific wine choices. we always set at thebarand chat with the staff and meet other locals. always consistantly great.

a new favorite. as soon as you walk in the door it just feels good. the smells that fill the restaurant from the two wood burning ovens is intoxicating. it's quickly becoming a favorite in the dfw area.

the wait on the weekends can be long but grabbing a cocktail at thebarcan help pass the time. there is not place to wait because the smallbarfills up quickly.

my first thought when i heard about zanata was 'rockwall?' however, i do not think zanata could make it in dallas. the feel of restaurant on the town square, the work ethic of the staff consistently providing great service and the warm casual clientele could not all be found in dallas to create what the owners have created here in rockwall.

the bruschetta is simple and sweet. a single slice of fresh mozzarella and a roasted roma tomato with a balsamic reduction was perfect. the blue crab dip is their most popular appetizer and once you try you will know why. their standard pizza is the only one i have ordered because i just don't see the point in weighing down a pizza with all kinds of produce. still a solid fresh tasting pizza that won't disappoint. desserts are not their strong point. banana pudding came in a non-function and difficult jar. consisted of more meringue than banana pudding. that one dish was over shadowed by everything else.

service is always top notch. they will be slammed and your water glass is never empty. this evenings server was no different than the others, friendly and attentive.

they offer about ten reds and ten white wines and five craft beers on tap. they keep everything simple and straightforward from the decor, to the food and to the bar. thebaris a great seat as well, looking on to the kitchen .

this has become one of our favorite places to eat in rockwall...the food is consistently tasty and the service is friendly. faves include the chicken pesto pizza, the spinach and (loads of) gorgonzola salad, and the chicken and dumplings (not like mom made but delicious!). full bar--and thebaris the place for chatty, cheerful singles or couples. bringing a group? order the "tuscan board" and prepare to fight over the tasty combination of cheeses, salami, olives, roasted red peppers...yum! surprise--there is a decent restaurant in rockwall...and you can take the kids--maybe 8 and up (not a lot of floor space for strollers or high chairs).