Zianos Italian Eatery

Took my parents to Zianos for my mothers birthday dinner last Sunday and had a wonderful meal! We went at an off time so we were the only ones in there. The service was great and our meals were even better! I got some chicken pesto alfredo pasta dish and it was to die for! Wish we would of gotten the bread sticks instead of the cheese garlic bread. I didn't care for that. I will be going back soon!

Good food and good service, but nothing particularly special. I would compare Zianos to a locally owned Olive Garden. My wife loves the place, but she also loves Olive Garden.

The good news is that we were greeted quickly at the door and seated.  The waitress took our drink order and we informed her that we had a coupon for a free order of breadsticks.  They are usually 99¢, but cheese sauce or marinara is 59¢ extra.  Wanted the spaghetti without the meatballs, however was told it is not offered that way and it would be the same price either way...not very smart considering a side of meatballs is on the menu at an additional cost that can be added to other dishes.  So of course ordered it with the meatballs and wanted it split for two people.  Others in party ordered the chicken sandwich, and a large house salad with the dressing on the side.

House salad and breadsticks were very good.  Everything else was a problem.  First the hot entrees came out only a few minutes after receiving the salads.  So you either let the hot food get cold, or push the salad aside.  This happened at most tables so it was not an isolated incident.  Also, the chicken sandwich is described on the menu as containing chicken breasts with peppers and onions, but the peppers and onions were nonexistent and there was very little chicken, and it was small strips-- not breasts.  The spaghetti was split, but one dish had all the sauce and the other dish was virtually dry.  Overall the food is a tad bit too expensive for what you get, the kitchen needs to be more diligent about the timing of the courses, and a little more attentive about the quality of the food being served.

The waitress was prompt in keeping drinks filled, but did not clear the dishes in a timely fashion.  We were also charged for the breadsticks which were supposed to be free.  Overall there are quite a few places in town for good Italian food so this place needs to really shape up their food and service to stay competitive.  Probably would not visit again, and if I did would just order the house salad and breadsticks.