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   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 November 2019

   overall2food4service1ambience2

   An elderly couple were very disrespectful to my family. I have 3 boys 9yr, 7yr and 2yr. The service was very slow and from taking our order, bringing starter, main meal, dessert menu and at last the bill. The 2yr old was getting restless in between and the elderly lady sat behind our table turned and said for F**K Sake. This was upsetting as I would have thought that the couple would understand that children can get restless. This spoilt the atmosphere and we did not enjoy our time there. The staff did nothing about this. Very disappointed!!!

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   jmortim

   Hampshire

   50 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   50 reviews

   Dined on 9 October 2019

   overall1food2service2ambience4

   We were there 1hr 30 before our theatre show but ended up having leave after starters and not have mains as everything took so long.

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   Sheilric

   Oxford

   77 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   77 reviews

   Dined on 6 October 2019

   overall2food2service1ambience1

   Disappointing to say the least. Planned as last meal before going on 2 month trip

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   Dragonfly60

   Raleigh

   49 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   49 reviews

   Dined on 20 September 2019

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Very disappointing.

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   Brina

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 20 June 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing staff so friendly. Very accommodating. Very impressed and WOULD recommend. (and I don’t leave reviews very often but this was awesome)

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   andreww

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 June 2019

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   the service was slow, wrong order delivered to table meant we ate separately and food not great, red wine tasted rancid and i was really disappointed in the whole experience

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   TakashiN

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 25 May 2019

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   My reservation by OpenTable was Not recognized by the restaurant.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Oxford

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 21 December 2018

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Zizzi’s were great, despite the fact that they never received the booking from Opentable.

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   FatEms

   Kent

   45 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on 6 October 2018

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   incredibly busy but the staff were very lovely and food excellent

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    CindyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pre theatre dinner at 5.45 Not too busy so rapid service. Good food nice staff.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    35 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2017

    overall3food4service1ambience2

    I’m usually very fond of Zizzi’s, but this restaurant was very disappointing. Having booked a table, we waited by the door for 15 minutes before anyone had realised we’d arrived. We then waited 40 minutes for our starters to arrive, I had to ask three waiters to check our order because the other two simply forgot. The food was tasty, but the service was appalling. I wouldn’t even give it one star. Our table went completely unnoticed the entire evening, it took forever for someone to take our plates and the staff were constantly rushing around making the environment quite stressful and difficult to enjoy my meal.

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    Dulcie

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2017

    overall4food4service3ambience3

    Four of us went for a pre-theatre meal on Friday evening - along with everyone else who was going to Mama Mia at the New Theatre, or so it seemed! It was incredibly busy and we were a little concerned that the service would be slow but, having informed our friendly waitress we were going to the theatre, we had enough time. Salads were particularly good. This restaurant is a good choice for a quick, pre-theatre meal as the theatre is just across the road.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Ireland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Seated straight away, staff were fantastic and food was great. Went here before going to the theatre due to it being really close. Would definitely go again and recommend.

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    Paulegg1510

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 August 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Perfect evening, nice environment and looked after as my mum was visiting from the North and came to mind as a great evening for us to share the evening together

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 June 2017

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Quite good food, however, we had to wait for our meal for over 40 minutes!

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    KirstyS

    Dorset

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 June 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always have a great time at Zizzi - this occasion was no different. We decided to go last minute and were so glad we did. The nocarella olives are to die for and the pesce risotto was delicious. Will be visiting again and continuing to recommend to friends.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Booked a table for dinner - arrived at the restaurant to find they had no record of the booking. We were told there would be a table in 2 minutes. At least 15 minutes later we were still waiting, then another couple walked in without having booked, and about 30 seconds later were taken to a table while we were completely ignored. No acknowledgement again so at that point we walked out. Would not recommend.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 March 2017

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Zizzi had no record of our booking through Open Table. Though they were able to find us a table, the two companies really should sort the system out. We were told at the time we should have booked through Zizzi's own website and would recommend anyone to do the same. Our order was obviously lost or forgotten about at some point. More than one table around us, all who arrived after us, got their food a long time before us. When we did eventually get our food, we all had very good pizzas. It's a shame about the service, because we enjoyed the food.

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    JeremyE

    Oxford

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Despite having pre booked a table for Sunday (19th Feb), upon arrival we were told that there would be a "long wait" and there were no pizzas and "few pastas". We went elsewhere. The following day (Monday 20 Feb) we decided to try Zizzi again and, again, pre-booked. Within 5 mins they phoned us to say that they could not accommodate us due to some problem in the kitchen. This was a very vague message. So no luck for two consecutive days....and no real apology. I cannot understand how we would have a "long wait" when we pre booked for a specific time! Poor show Zizxi Oxford.

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    Xxxxx

    Oxford

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 February 2017

    overall2food4service1ambience3

    The food was good when we got it. But the wait was absolutely ridiculous and we had to chase staff repeatedly to take orders etc. We had the impression it was very understaffed and mismanaged. I could not recommend this restaurant. And that is shame because the food is good.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2016

    overall1food3service1ambience2

    Very long delays on food. No starters ordered but still 75 minutes before the mains turned up

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2016

    overall1food3service1ambience4

    Normally good restaurant, I believe they bake the pizza in a brick oven (which for me is far better than an electric one), the other night the staff had a problem with the fridge and we spent 2+ hours waiting to be served until the manager came by in the room and explained the incident. I do not have a problem with that and I also appreciate that they put all their efforts in trying to solve the problem: they should only let us know that they had a problem and let us to decide whether to stay or leave. Normally my experience with Zizzi has been otherwise good.

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    Willem

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 October 2016

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Excellent food! (although other people thought so as well, hence it was quite busy)

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    SuMa

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 September 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We had an enjoyable meal and although we were given the wrong meal at first and the bulb went in our light it was handled with good humour and efficiency.

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    Debs

    Oxford

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Nice, relaxed but buzzy place even at 2pm on a Thursday. The arancini were really good as was the Aperol Spritz and not too badly priced. Service was really good but not intrusive.

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    ryanphelan

    Dallas

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 13 July 2016

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    It was average. Not awesome not poor. Just average.

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    Dominicinacan

    Oxford

    30 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2016

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    Daughters birthday. Waited 20 mins and eventually walked over to get someone to take a drinks order. Apparently missed a delivery on Friday so an Italian restaurant with no Mozzarella!! This was Sunday (do Sainsburys not sell Mozzarella?!) Just nothing stands out from Bella Pasta/Ask etc etc. Formulaic Italian. If you are in Oxford go to La Cucina for a better and proper Italian meal. ...but our daughter liked it so...

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    JoW84

    London

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Good value for money, location great. Food was good, fresh, tasty the only niggle was that it was cold - although they said the air con wasn't on, it clearly was. A few people complained but they didn't seem to be bothered. Would return next time we visit Oxford.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2015

    overall3food5service1ambience3

    Lovely food however very slow n poor service and got order wrong aswell no apology either

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    Oxchow

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 November 2015

    overall4food3service4ambience3

    Better than average food for a brightly-lit pasta-and-pizza chain by some distance and far above average value for money. Ditto for wine. Service was top-notch on a very busy rainy Friday evening, welcoming and friendly.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 October 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Second time dining here. First time was not great. 50 minute wait between starter and main meant we were rushed and late for our subsequent movie down the road. We thought we'd give it another try though as the food on the first visit was just amazing. This time round the food wasn't quite as good. The penne della casa was a bit wet and the bacon a bit fatty. We had a really great time though and the serving staff were brilliant this time even though the place was super busy. I advise making a booking as the queue is out to the street sometimes if you don't.

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    MJ25

    Norfolk

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 July 2015

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    A good Italian meal, freshly cooked with fairly prompt service. There were ample portions and it was tasty.

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    Michael

    London

    52 reviews

    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 26 June 2015

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    There were nine of us attended, but we were nowhere near the largest party of the day. The service was pretty quick, though there were a few points where the drinks were a little slower than we wanted. The food was pretty much as you'd expect - never going to worry the Michelin guide, but nothing got left!

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    Buddie

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 May 2015

    overall4food3service2ambience3

    Staff very pleasant good venue for a pre theatre meal. Good value with ATG discount. Enjoyed meal and will return on our next trip to the theatre.

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    Bestmatesout4lunch

    Oxford

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 April 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Had lunch with friends using Tesco vouchers to keep costs of eating out down. Food itself was really tasty, well presented and piping hot. Service polite and unobtrusive. Food took a while to come, but as there was 8 of us in our party, that was fine for us.

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    Anjel

    Oxford

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2015

    overall4food3service3ambience3

    Very convenient location and a typical high end chain restaurant menu. Reliably good standard however service could have been better. Our waiter disappeared regularly and we waited some time for dessert and he bill.

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    bcngs

    Atlanta

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 September 2014

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Appetizer and dessert were very good, but that was the most tasteless risotto I ever had.

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    Haggis

    Oxford

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 February 2014

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    No booking received online so no table reserved. Took at least 15mins to take our order. Of a table of 4, 2 meals arrived and 15 mins later the remaining meals arrived. Fish stew over cooked, mussels burnt on top and stew virtually dried up. All other tables were asked if everything was ok but our table was avoided. I wonder why? We had to go to the theatre so we did not have time to make a fuss, but very disappointed with the whole experience.

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    PhilH

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 June 2013

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    An excellent pre-theatre dinner for a part of seven. Very obliging and switched on staff who contributed towards and excellent experience.

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    JohnBe

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 April 2013

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    I booked Zizzi at the last minute for a Friday supper in Oxford. I can see why it wa not mulls booked at 8.00pm. The food was very disappointing. My risotto was stodgy and my wife's baked aubergine was not a patch on Pizza Express's. not a place to return to.

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