Reviews for Zaina's Bellini Cafe in Cotati, CA
Please support this business. Great food, many menu options and breakfast is fabulous here! I prefer the mimosas to bellini but... you really can't go wrong with so many juice choices. Indoor and outdoor seating. Read more
Super friendly and attentive staff. The chicken fried steak was super delicious and the gravy too. Omlettes are large and tasty... and happy hour is affordable. 18$ all you can drink bellinis Saturday and Sunday is legit. Read more
My wife and I ate here for the first time last week and fell head over heels in love with the food! We split the falafel mezza... plate as an appetizer (add grapes leaves, ?dolmas?) - which we strongly recommend for anyone looking for a ?sampler platter? tosplit amongst a group. Everything on it was simply bursting with flavor! It?s an odd thing to highlight, but the feta cheese wasvery good quality cheese - flavorful without being overly salty like feta often is. The house made hummus and baba ganoush wereboth fantastic, and the assortment of items provided were great! I got the mint lemonade, which was SOOOOO GOOD, and my wifesaid the coffee (Taylor Lane, a local roaster) was also good. We split the quad kabob plate for our main course, and were againdelighted by how good everything was! The real surprise for both of us was that we both picked the grilled chicken as ourfavorite of the four meats! It was tender, juicy, and just bursting with flavor as if it had been marinated overnight. Simplyfantastic. The rice was another surprise - we were both hooked on how delicious it was! Our server Qusta (pronounced coast-a)was incredibly friendly and helpful. If I were to change anything, it would be the decor. The walls should be painted a gentlerneutral color like tan or beige - the off-white was harsh on the eyes, and was made worse by the cool blue lights they have.They should definitely immediately switch to warm light LED bulbs or something similar: the color of the light and the wallscontribute to giving the space a feeling almost like being in a cafeteria. That said - the food is so f**king good that it?sworth it! Go here! You won?t be disappointed! Read more
The food is good but not the best unlike the Bellinis you can orde, which taste better than any mimosas. 5 star customer service... the employees really make the restaurant shine. Tip them well they are very friendly and awesome people over all. Read more
My roommate and I decided to make a common Tuesday more fun by going on a local food adventure. We received great customer... service, the food was fresh, they followed our special requests, and I really appreciate restaurants that don't use styrofoamtakeout boxes. For dinner, I ordered the gyro with side salad, garlic fries, baklava, and a BLTA with side salad for my lunchtomorrow. The gyro was filled to the brim and very satisfying. The seasoning is pretty light on all of the food, which is goodif you are particular about certain flavors, because you can always add more to your own taste. The fries were crisp, but had asoft interior, and had plenty of fresh minced garlic. The side salad consisted of simple greens, tomato, and craisins; I'drecommend enjoying it with a vinaigrette (I got dressing on the side, but I ended up using my own balsamic vinaigrette at homeand it was a lovely pop of brightness). I checked my BLTA and it had a nice medium toast on the sourdough with some highquality, perfectly crisp bacon; I can't wait for lunch tomorrow. My roommate ordered the falafel with potato salad (thenon-creamy kind), a falafel wrap for lunch tomorrow, a side of baba ghanoush and mint lemonade to wash it all down. Weappreciated the attention to detail; the mint sprig and little sliced strawberry garnish for the baklava, the foil under thesalad greens (so the dressing doesn't soak the container), labeling the bleu cheese container (because nobody wants to confusethat for tzatziki), and the small pick that held the gyro together so it wouldn't fall apart; much appreciated. My birthday iscoming up, so I think eggs benedict and a Bellini (or two) are on the horizon. Great job, Zaina's Bellini Café Team! *I took afew quick photos, but they don't do the food justice. Read more
These nice folks moved into the spot that Superburger vacated when they moved down the way in downtown Cotati. Right across from... Marvin's. I've enjoyed many a meal at Marvin's so I felt a little guilty being there... But Zania's Bellini Cafe is too good topass up. The menu is a mix of brunch favorites and Mediterranean dishes. You can get breakfast all day. We didn't comeprepared for adult beverages but the coffee (local favorites Taylor Farms) was super tasty and it easily held it's own pairedwith the rich and delicious House Benedict. My meal was a feast for the eyes and a treat for the tastebuds. Hollandaise saucewas light and freshly made. Potatoes were perfectly cooked. My brunch-mate said her omelette was perfect, the veggies fresh,mushrooms juicy and plump. The biscuit looked light and amazing and she confirmed that it was every bit as good as itlooks. Outdoor seating and intelligent COVID adaptations add to the charm. We spoke to several members of the staff andeveryone was lovely. The service was great and we left feeling happy and well fed. Next time falafels and pita. A good sizedappetizer went past us and looked very tempting. I cant wait to go back and sample more of their menu. I hope to see youthere! Read more
Great food and great prices! As a local foodie this is definitely a good spot! I?d say it?s better than cafe mimosa, and not to... mention less busy considering its a newer restaurant, but definitely give this spot a try and avoid the over hyped wait. Qualitydoesn?t have to have a wait ;) also their gyros are to die for. Good Mediterranean food options are hard to find in this area soI?m super happy a local gem has finally arrived. Read more
Love this place! Ingredients are meticulously sourced for authenticity, and it is apparent in all the delicious menu items.... Breakfast is served all day, if that is your thing, and the menu is full of classic Mediterranean dishes worth trying. Serviceis good, and the owner is very friendly. Read more