Zaya

So beautifulOriginally went for the jazz and it didn't disappoint, gives such calming vibes , lights areDimmed , romantic, and also the pasta was amazing , the music was10/10

I came to Zaya on a Tuesday evening with a couple of friends for Reel Night. We were seated right away, and our waiter was friendly, taking the time to explain the menu and recommend a few cocktails. The music and overall vibe were top-notch, making for a great atmosphere.Unfortunately, the food and drinks didn't quite live up to the experience. I ordered the Wildflower cocktail and the That's Amore pizza. The drink was much weaker than expected, and the pizza tasted like it had been microwaved, which was disappointing. I really don't like leaving negative reviews, but I have to be honest about my experience.That said, I know every place can have an off night, and I'd love to give Zaya another shot--especially for their jazz night. I'll be back and will update my review then. To be continued...

So this place is basically located on the first level of the building that was previously Seven Grand. I believe Seven Grand is now on the 2nd level. The music is top notch and the vibes of the place was soooo fire! And the ambiance was good too. Even down to the menus...really nice touch. The service wasn't so great, and it honestly didn't have to be like that. I just think our waitress was super busy and just wasn't enjoying her night, or possibly her job period. Idk. But I took a bite of my pizza and it was nothing but dry flour on the bottom of my pizza. My mouth instantly was dry, cotton mouth. Our waitress saw it and took it off my bill, but from there...no eye contact, nonchalant attitude, and weird tone for the remainder of our reservation. Like, it wasn't her fault and we went mad. Just take it off our bill and let's keep it moving. It was all good. I honestly really hope this place lasts a long time in DTLA. It's a vibe and much needed for Los Angeles nightlife. But they do have some kinks to work out

Ended up leaving.Unpleasant experience.I was given a list or " rules" before I was able to get seated.Unfortunately, I didn't get to experience the same vibes I saw online.Wasn't even given a specific time to see the live music; it says 7pm online but I was told it could be 8-8:30.

Had this on my list of places I needed to check out, so off we went to Zaya. Walking in, the front staff were very friendly. No reservation but they were able to get us seated immediately next to the band. Live jazz was being performed and that was a great addition to the dining experience Our drink order was taken immediately. The Red Velvet is a quality Bourbon and pomegranate drink, with a little maple syrup and lemon to bridge that gap between the bourbon and pomegranate. A very good drink for sure! The Endless Love is a pineapple and rum hightail which was also good, but not as good as the Red Velvet. We started out with the meatballs and, to me, probably one of the better meatballs I've had in some time. Like many meatballs that are a little more dry on the inside, these were the opposite and moist throughout. Good seasoning on the meatballs as well, plus the sauce and whipped ricotta. Just a great bite. For entrees, we had the short rib tagliatelle and the Back to the Ranch Pizza. The tagliatelle was cooked well with fresh herbs. Once thing I was hoping to taste more was the blue cheese they use in the dish and, for me, that flavor was missing completely. The pizza was also good, chicken pieces were actually moist inside, which wasn't expected with a pizza. I was looking for the house ranch that is a component for the dish, but that also didn't come forward for me. It would have really made the pizza that much better and added that element to the pizza that it was missing. The live jazz was great, just a wonderful way to enjoy a meal. Zaya provides the food, the drinks and the entertainment all in one location, so head over and take care of all your nightly needs in one place.

Me and my bf went to Zaya to celebrate and early Valentine's Day and was pleasantly surprised. We made a reservation for 7:15pm and were seated right away. We ordered the meatballs and garlic bread and I must say the meatballs were BOMBBB!! But the garlic bread was a little hard and lacked flavor in my opinion. We then got a pepperoni pizza to share which was fresh and delicious. We also got the toffee pudding for desert which was warm and rich. The only complaint was that we saw that the live music started at 8 but the musicians didn't arrive untill 8:30-8:45 and with the hour and a half seat limit we only got to hear one song which was wack. I was really looking forward to the live music! However the one song we heard was beautiful, the singer and musicians really put there heart into it. Overall I would recommend we'll be back !

Update. Anything above a 1 star review is a definite lie. Take yourself to any of the other jazz night spots in the city and you'll have a great time.

Zaya offers a mixed experience. While the friendly wait staff and live band are definite positives, the limited menu and slow service, even at the bar, could use improvement. The food, especially the decadent dessert, is a highlight. However, the inconvenient and potentially unsafe parking situation, particularly for women walking in the downtown area at night, is a significant drawback that could be resolved with valet parking services.

Came here with friends about a week ago and i had a good time. Im not big on pizza but i was surprise that the food was pretty good. I didnt know the portions would be so big so i recommend sharing. I also enjoyed the music and the decor. Definitely a place to check out.

Music food and drinks are amazing 10 out of 10 recommend. Top-tier service definitely great for a girls night out.