zanata

by all means if you do not care about the possibility of contracting covid-19 go to zanata restaurant. most of the employees display a brazen disregard for the proper wearing of masks and social distancing in accordance with the texas executive order 29. masks on chins and no social distancing among employees including the manager who is setting the example. one waitress had her mask on her chin and was on top of customers at her tables. i give zanatarestauranta thumbs down and will not be returning.

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. bestrestaurantin rockwall, bar none.

quickly becoming our favrestaurantin the metroplex!!. you can't go wrong at zanata's!! atmosphere is top notch & everything we eat there is superb! haven't had a bad meal there, ever! if you have a special occasion they will reserve a table for you & give you special attention. kevin, the owner makes you feel as if you've stepped into his home and will make sure your drinks and meal are exactly as you ordered. best pizza pies around! how lucky we are to have a little slice of heaven right here in downtown rockwall!

oh and the vibe of therestaurantwas 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 the crab dip 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 therestaurantfrom 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 ofrestauranton 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. the bar is 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 the bar is 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 decentrestaurantin rockwall...and you can take the kids--maybe 8 and up (not a lot of floor space for strollers or high chairs).

zanata is wonderful!. zanata is the bestrestaurantin rockwall!! we go there at least once or twice a week. the best items are on the specials board. off the menu, the ribeye with pesto, potatoes and marinated mushrooms is amazing!! the salmon is great, too! you can always just order pizza and salad...it is all delicious! make sure to have some mussels or salumi plate for an appetizer! desserts are great, too!
during the day, try square market for sandwiches, salads, and take-out!