Zanti Cucina Italiana River Oaks

Wish I had come here sooner! Exceeded expectations on all levels!!!

The staff was terrific! So attentive! Food was excellent and great service. I plan to go back soon!

Jiggy was an excellent server and made my 30th birthday feel really special. They pulled off an amazing evening with what looked to be only one server (due to the freeze I would guess) and made every second of the night seamless. Food was incredible! Drinks were delicious. I love this place

Overall Zanti is a great neighborhood addition, but it is important to note a few aspects of the dining experience that could be greatly improved. First, we were celebrating a birthday, and as most reservation processes include an option to indicate this, I did on OpenTable. Without request or prompting, a birthday dessert with a sparkler was delivered to the table at the end of the meal. This is a nice gesture and of course it is appreciated. But without notice, this is understood as a compliment of the kitchen. Instead, Zanti added $11 to the bill for this celebration. Since this was not requested and we were not given the ability to opt out, this upcharge is disappointing Second, the crowd is energetic and lively, but one group at the bar and one table near us crossed the line between having a good time and disrupting others screaming and cursing. It did not appear to be addressed meaningfully by the staff.

The staff was very sweet and understanding. My party was late but they were checking on me since I was still alone and didn’t rush us when my guest arrived. They made my birthday dinner feel special