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Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Zurlo's Bistro Italiano brings Omaha a classic & innovative Italian restaurant that's a favorite with local clientele. The bistro's name originates from the head chef Enzo Zurlo. First born American in his family, Enzo was born and raised in New York in the restaurant industry -- where his passion & love for food was developed. Keeping his Italian heritage close, Chef Zurlo offers guests a palate-pleasing menu with presentations that stimulate eyes while making taste buds tingle. The entrée choices change seasonally and use many locally grown foods. Zurlo's is a locally owned and operated establishment.
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76 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 76 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(38)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(47)
- fit for foodies(37)
- special occasion(26)
- vibrant bar scene(21)
- great for outdoor dining(17)
- notable wine list(15)
Zurlo's Bistro Italiano Reviews List
Review 1 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
neighborhood gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Happy to see that this restaurant is now open on Sunday night. Group of five of us went on Sunday -- everyone enjoyed their meal -- chicken parmesan, shrimp in Vodka sauce, limoncello shrimp, lasagna, gnocci, all delicious. Excellent service."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Long Wait
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"With reservation for group of 10, seated 15 min late (understandable). Ordered, but then waited 75 min (!) for food to arrive. Good food but intolerable delay with minimal service during wait. Ruined Mother’s Day."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Will be back and bring more friends. Loved it. I work at US Bank. I think we are going to plan our next work outing here."
Dined on 5/09/2013
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Review 4 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hidden gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fabulous place to dine out with nice atmosphere and excellent eats!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Taking the Folks out for dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was perfect. Service was perfect. The evening was as good as could be expected."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love that the chef/owner, Enzo, works alongside his staff to ensure a fantastic meal and experience."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Zurlows=amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything from the service to the food was amazing! This is my favorite restaurant. Every time I go I get amazing service and delicious food!!"
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Menu is limited but would
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Menu is limited but would think most could find something to enjoy."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We have been to Zurlo's Bistro
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been to Zurlo's Bistro several times in the past. This time we were there on a Friday night. The food and service were good but not outstanding. While not the fault of the restaurant, we were surprised by the appearance of many customers that night. Too many baseball hats, tee shirts, bermuda shorts etc.. It was not what I would expect to experience in an supposely upscale resaturant. More appropriate for a pizza joint."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 10 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb food & excellent service!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was one of the best dining experiences I've had recently. Our server was lovely and made really fantastic recommendations. Our dishes were wonderful, cooked perfectly, and were very reasonably-priced for being of such high quality."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 11 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is terrific but a bit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is terrific but a bit of a cold atmoshphere......"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place! Will be going
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place! Will be going back!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service was outstandin
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service was outstanding. Recommend reservations."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Anniversary at Zurlo's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A nice upscale Italian restaurant. I will return again!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best veal parmesan since
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The best veal parmesan since Caniglia's closed. Excellent lasagna. A little pricy, but well worth it."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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Review 16 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious beef tenderloins,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious beef tenderloins, cooked to perfection. Fabulous creme brulee - one of the best we've had, served with melted dark chocolate and whipped cream. Top had a very mild cinnamon flavor. Chef owner enjoys talking to the guests."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We have been to Zurlo's a
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been to Zurlo's a few times and have loved both times. Wonderful food and a great atmosphere!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
When for lunch with 3 friends.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"When for lunch with 3 friends. Two had great looking salads. Two had the Salmon Bruschetta which was great. I recommend for lunch with soup or appetizer for dinner"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great food/inappropriate music
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We have been to Zurlo's several times and have found the food, service etc. very good. While the food and service was again excellent, the noise was over the top. Zurlo's has a very busy bar area and we are used to that noise. However, this time they had a singer and piano player that I thought were completely out of place in this small restaurant. The singer was extremely loud and made it difficult to carry on a conversation.I am not sure what management's objective is with the music scene, but this type is not appropriate for Zurlo's. I should mention the music is on Thursday night only."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 21 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food - one of our favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food - one of our favorite places in West O to eat and drink."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
jr
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was outstanding, service very good! Loved that they took a reservation. The atmosphere, disruptive. It was loud and we sat next to a green wall that was glaring."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, notable wine list
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Review 23 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We didn't know what to expect,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We didn't know what to expect, but the food was great and the service even better. We will definitely visit again the next time we are in Omaha!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful Ambience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My boyfriend and I had a wonderful time and meal at Zurlo's the other night, and who would have known it was right down the street? The lasagne was amazing and my boyfriend thoroughly enjoyed his shrimp with lemoncello sauce. The wine list was also impressive and I cannot deny there are many dishes I look forward to trying in the future. Thank you again for an excellent experience and a wonderful dinner."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our first visit and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first visit and we enjoyed every aspect of Zurlo's. All the 2-tops are along one wall and as the crowd allowed they sat couples with an empty table between them, which was a nice touch. Also the tables are not as close as some restaurants, so you can move when you stand up. My husband and I both had pizza and it was perfect, thin crust, fresh toppings. The wines by the glass seemed impressive. We didn't sit in the bar but I would definately go back to sit in the bar area, or in the summer sit on the nice looking patio."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 26 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The BEST
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"From appetizer to desert, the BEST meal I've had in Omaha."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The last 3 times we have been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The last 3 times we have been there, the food was excellent. The prices are reasonable.I find the service a bit removed for being attentive. With the bar on the other side of the restaurant, the noise is usually a bit too loud for quiet dining. Having said that,no question the food trumps all that."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Prices too high for the ambiance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Zurlo's had very good food but I thought the prices were too high for the ambiance. Bravo has a much better interior ambiance with the same prices and food quality."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 29 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We really enjoyed our experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed our experience with Zurlo's. Good service, good food, good drinks, good band, good atmosphere. Will definately go back."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 30 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
i had a great experience here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"i had a great experience here and i will be back"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 31 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice night out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our server was very accomodating, we had Groupons to use and she "stretched" the rules for us so that we could use two coupons at our table. She was very attentive to our needs. The food was great, fresh and an appropriate portion for the price. We listened to our freind's band who played acoustic versions of their music. It was a great night."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyable place. Great italian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyable place. Great italian food."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 33 for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
have been there many times
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"have been there many times and plan to return again; meet friends there also.
Leigh is a great waitress."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Zurlo's Bistro Italiano
Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic