zanata

crab dip subpar. pizza was okay.. just went last night and the ambience and the service were both very good. the food was just okay. our waiter raved on thecrabdip, but i thought it had too much melted cheese and not enough taste from the crab. the pizza was not bad, but definitely pretty small. i would recommend only two hungry people to a pizza.
all in all, i would try it again, but order more next time.

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 bluecrabdip and the spinach gorgonzola salad are must tries. best restaurant in rockwall, bar none.

excellent food, service, and atmosphere. we walked in on a busy saturday night, so there was a wait. we opted to wait at the bar. the bartenders were friendly, and our drinks came out quickly. 

once seated, we split the bluecrabdip app and three little pigs pizza. thecrabdip was simply amazing, and will be back for solely that. the pizza was also delicious, and i am eager for a second visit to try out several others. highly recommed this one.

this is always a favorite for my husband and i. we love thecrabstuffed avocado appetizer and usually share that and a pizza. the three little pigs pizza is especially good. we have always had good service and a good experience.

oh and the vibe of the restaurant was absolutely perfect! can't wait to go back!!! worth the money!


-----18 sep, 2011-----

oh my gosh! my husband and i did a last minute birthday dinner and man it was the best date i've ever been on. only a 15 min wait on a saturday night at 6:30 pm and the service and food was amazing! i got the wood fire grill rosmary salmon and my husband got the pizza with pepperoni and jalopenos and we got thecrabdip for an appetizer and we loved everything we got!!! i've never tasted salmon so good!!

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 the bar can help pass the time. there is not place to wait because the small bar fills 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 bluecrabdip 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. the bar is a great seat as well, looking on to the kitchen .