Zizou

Zizou is a labour of hard work, dedication and love, to be exact 4 years of craftmanship. Owners converted an empty space to a foodies' paradise. Whether you dine inside which offers a cozy atmosphere or outside surrounded by palms and sweet and delicious dragon fruits, you will not be disappointed. We ordered the steak and frites, which the steak is so buttery and melts in your mouth. The mussels were perfect and the broth so savory. You have to try the spinach puff pastry which must be accompany by a glass of wine. The service: first, we did not make reservations but they were able to accommodate us. Most tables were reserved. Tip: make reservations. Second, we felt like royalty, the server and one of the owners kept checking on us. This made our time at Zizou very special.Check it out and cheers, Barbara

I really enjoyed the vibes and aesthetics of Zizou! When you walk in it feels like you stepped into a Moroccan open patio oasis with French rap blasting in the background. They only serve wine and beer right now, but their spritz was super refreshing. Food wise is somewhat small yet had something for everyone. I really enjoyed their tabouleh francais, sautéed veggies on toast and their ribeye with their peppercorn sauce. It tasted homey and were good portions to share.

Doesn't look like much from the outside. As you walk in , boom. Beautiful space. The pomegranate fruits , lime trees , etc. it feels like you're on the backyard garden. Such an amazing vibe to come enjoy some music and have a few glasses of wine. You feel extremely welcomed. The only bummer about this place is the food. It's bland & has no life to it. Which is unfortunate because Morocco has some of the best spices in the world. We had the tagine, mussels, calamari & tarte tatin. None of it was good. If the food was better it would be an outstanding place.

What an adorable cute new spot in the middle of LA!! We were originally trying to go to another spot that ended up being closed on Sunday and happened upon Zizou around the corner. It was a pleasant surprise, as soon as we stepped in, I knew we were in for a treat. The ambiance is gorgeous, reminds me of being in Europe! I love that it's all outdoors in a patio space with plenty of plants and greenery. We ordered the calamari to start, which was absolutely delicious. The breading was perfect and not too heavy, and the calamari itself was tender and so yummy. The sauce it came with had a little kick to it, what a perfect addition to a creamy sauce!!For main course, we ordered the steak frites to share. The steak was amazingly tender and cooked perfectly (medium rare) - the fries were thin and also done so well. I loved that they were thin and not thick fries!At the moment they do not have hard liquor, only beer and wine. Hence the 4 and not 5 stars quite yet, but they're definitely a solid 4.5 stars!Definitely a spot that's worth returning to. Congrats to the new owners!! It's brand spanking new!

It's surprising to find a restaurant like this in Lincoln Heights and a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The ambience and decor are really pleasing, nice soft lighting, excellent background music, and a lovely patio with comfortable seating. One of the owners told me that they had spent four years building this place themselves. It's obvious they take just pride in what they've accomplished. How I wish they had worked harder on the food. My partner and I both love Moroccan cuisine and had high hopes for Zizou. So I wish I could be more enthusiastic about what we ordered. We started with the samourai calamari. It was passable, but a little overcooked and somewhat rubbery. The spinach puff pastry looked and sounded amazing but it also fell flat, very bland and too dry. But the biggest disappointment was the almond and apricot tajine with chicken. We struggled to find any taste in it. The rice had no flavor and the chicken was also too dry. We fought over the two apricots we found.So as much as I love the idea of this place (and the service was very good too), I hope they invest as much time and care in the menu as they have in the restuarant itself. I wish I could have given them at least four stars, but I have to be honest about our experience. However, don't be discouraged from trying Zizou! Maybe they were just having an off night.

I've been to Zizou twice now and I would absolutely recommend it as a spot for drinks. The atmosphere is lovely with an incredible speaker system and they play great music. The wine selection is good and it'd be fun for a celebration, catch up with friends, or even date night. The staff are friendly and can walk you through the menu. All of the mains can be made gluten free which was a pleasant surprise - I've had the chicken tajine both times I went and it was good, but I think the real appeal of Zizou is the vibe.

The Service, Setting and Food was good. A Feeling of escape from LA gives you a chance to relax and refill Your battery.Great Music choices,MakesYou want nice bar inside- however it is not a full bar at this point.

Ambiance is magical. Service was great. Food was good. We had the steak and frites as well as the almond chicken tajine. Both yummy.

Very welcoming staff, incredible ambiance, great music, and the best of all... the food was amazing! We tried six different dishes and dessert, and we loved every bite! Found a new hotspot, off the beat path!

Well hidden Gem. Muscles are fries were great. Get your fries extra crispy. That heavenly broth can be soaked up with the bread they give you or the fries. The fresh spices are in the air when you enter. Music is well selected. Vibes, energy, service all tops.