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Zizzi - Cheltenham Summary

  • Address: St James Church, Suffolk Square, Cheltenham, GL50 2DR (Map)
  • Tel: +44 (0)1242 252493
  • E-mail: N/A
 

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)

Zizzi - Cheltenham Description

It is not an easy task to maintain impeccable standards and uniformity of taste across a chain of over two hundred outlets, yet that is just the distinction that the ASK group has achieved. Their restaurants, with the brand names of ASK and Zizzi, serve authentic Italian food at reasonable prices, in a warm and friendly ambience. The chain continues to grow, with the group opening around twenty-five new outlets each year.

Another talent that the group has is converting listed buildings and in which to house their restaurants. This has helped the group maintain standards, but allows each location to keep its innate charm. Done up in light colours, with wooden floors and gleaming cutlery, Zizzi boasts of a bustling open kitchen which churns out freshly prepared, tasty fare.

Like all good Italian restaurants, the extensive menu offers four distinct sections of antipasti, salads, mains, including pasta, pizza and risottos and desserts, with extensive choices under each head. The restaurant's special antipasti platter has mixed Italian meats with buffalo milk mozzarella, marinated sun-dried tomatoes, mixed olives and red onion focaccia bread. Garlic mozzarella pizza bread and caramelised balsamic onions too, set the tone for a hearty meal.

The calzones or folded pizzas are a treat and come with salads. The carne piccante calzone has marinated chicken, meatballs, Bolognese sauce, mushrooms, chillies, tomato and mozzarella while the clarissa version, has aubergine, and red pepper caponata, olives, goats' cheese, rocket, pine nuts, tomato and mozzarella. The pasta and risotto sections arouse plenty of interest, with the farfalle alla Genovese combined with marinated roasted artichoke hearts, Santos tomatoes, and pine nuts in a delicious creamy pesto sauce or the light risotto with tiger prawns, oak-roasted salmon, calamari, courgettes and baby spinach in a rich creamy base with lemon and chilli.

The pizzas are not far behind either, with funghi topped with field mushrooms, fresh tarragon, mozzarella and tomato while the popular Sophia has marinated chicken, pepperoni, over-roasted sausage, tomato, mozzarella, finished with green chilli and fresh rosemary.

The extensive wine list offers a range of red, white, sparkling and rose wines in addition to beer and spirits while the dessert menu is attractive too, with a range of tempting fare from the homemade tiramisu to the torta cioccolata with its thick hazelnut chocolate base served with vanilla mascarpone. A really hot and tasty cup of coffee, tea or chocolate rounds the meal off well.

The fact that the restaurant hires their employees very selectively is evident in the friendly, cheerful and capable manner with which the staff treat diners, lending each outlet the personalised feel of a family run restaurant.

Your Reviews of Zizzi - Cheltenham

Jayne (14 May 2009)

Having experienced my first Zizzi in Windsor last year whilst visiting, I was pleased to discover there was one in Cheltenham. The venue, an old church, was amazing. The atmosphere was relaxed with something for everyone - quiet corners or big tables for families or groups of friends. The food was to a very high standard and the staff were efficient and attentive without being intrusive. When I'm planning a trip I always check out if there's a Zizzi in town.

Sue A (1 December 2008)

We've eaten at other Zizzi restaurants, but this was exceptional. It is just off Suffolk Square, a quiet and select part of Cheltenham. The interior of this converted church is beautiful, and despite the high ceilings we were cosy and comfortable. The food was excellent, and the staff friendly and attentive. The washrooms are clean and modern, but with impressive Gothic style doors. Ironically the only problem we had was attracting their attention in order to get the bill!

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Additional Info for Zizzi - Cheltenham

  • Yes Children welcome
  • No Groups allowed
  • No Air conditioning
  • No Outside seating
  • Yes Reservations
  • No Cover Charge
  • House red: £12.95
  • House white: £12.95
  • Service charge: Not included, 10% for 8 or more
 
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