The Zouave Restaurant

What a cute restaurant! My friend and I stumbled onto this place by accident and it ended up being just what we needed. It felt like being invited to a neighbor's house for dinner. The place is small and the service is great. We tried the Canary Island style paella, which is a little different than what I'm accustomed to but still delicious. The fish and seafood was cooked to perfection. And we also had the polenta and chicken. The polenta and vegetables were so good, along with the sauces. The chicken wasn't anything special but when mixed with the 3 sauces on the plate was much better. The servers gifted us a small plate of tiramisu, which was so kind.All in all, it was such a lovely experience in sure we will be back. I'm excited to try other plates. Please keep in mind d this isn't strictly italian/french like the description says. The wall has a Amazigh flag on the wall, so go expecting a diverse Mediterranean menu and a family atmosphere.

Had an outstanding dinner here last night. A very cute, local and delicious restaurant. Reasonably priced as well.The inspiration for the dishes is definitely unique. It's explained more on their website but I understand it as Italian with influence of Mediterranean.Toward the end of our meal the chef made rounds at the tables which was very sweet and personal.The melanzane and beef roulade were especially amazing. The beef roulade dish has an interesting story, instead of posting it here I'd suggest you go in and hear from the chef yourself :)

First time coming here. My partner and I live in the neighborhood and have always passed by the restaurant.Very cute neighborhood restaurant. Sangria- Delicious.Special Mussels Appetizer - This was so good. My partner even drank the broth after the mussels were gone. Thats how good it wasPaella- My partner really enjoyed it.Chicken Marsala- This was good. The sauce was lovely. The one complaint I have is that the dish came with pasta primavera (red sauce). I assumed it was the white primavera. The flavor combination of the rich Marsala sauce and the red sauce was weird to me. The penne pasta was also really over cooked. I would ask for a pasta sauce substitute if I order the dish again. Complimentary Tiramisu- Really good! Over all we had a great experience. Zouave is a really warm and homey neighborhood restaurant. We will definitely be going back.

A neighborhood gem! Finally got to try this Italian spot in the neighborhood - it's small and cute inside with a nice patio for outdoor seating. The staff are super friendly, and it immediately gives off homely small mom and pop vibes. We ordered the caprese as a starter which was solid, but the real stars of the show were the pastas. The gnocchi with chicken was so delicious; the gnocchi were fairly large, but the texture was soft and pillowy. The chicken was also moist and flavorful. The seafood pasta was off menu and came with salmon, mussels, squid, shrimp served in a creamy sauce. That was my favorite, as the sauce was so deep in flavor and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I love this restaurant!! Will definitely come back - support local! It tastes better than the more commercial restaurants, and doesn't come with a wait! And the off menu list is extensive and fun - looking forward to trying all of the ever-changing dishes!

The food is outstanding. There is osso bucco, paella, puttanesca, and many other Mediterranean dishes available. The staff is very friendly. The chef came out several times to see how his patrons were doing. This was a cold Wednesday evening in the deep of winter and about half of the dozen or so tables were occupied, all with diners enjoying their meals. You could hear and see them doing so. This restaurant is a bit of a hole in the wall from appearance sake, but really fabulous dining and service

Zouave has been one of my go-to Neighborhood Italian spots for awhile, and I can't believe I'm only leaving a review now! It's a very cute and cozy restaurant where you're always greeted with a smile and warm bread when you arrive. Plus, the chef, Abe, who owns the place, puts so much passion in every dish he makes. I've tried various dishes from here over the past few months and by far, the Salmon Penne, Antipasti, and Mushroom soup are my favorites! I also highly recommend the homemade sangria. They're open in the evenings from 5-10pm most nights, if you're coming on the weekend I suggest booking a reservation as it can get quite busy!

Awkward decoration, ham-handed cooking. Nice people but our table was tacky to the touch.

Oh my goodness, this place hits the spot for your local family Italian. Expect long times between ordering and eating, as it's kind of a one man show (the chef/owner comes out and asks how everything is at the end) plus a couple wait staff. Inside has limited seating, but we were seated without a wait on a Friday night without any rezy. The osso bucco was amazing and comes out with a huge bone. I don't recommend the puttanesca, as it's kind of basic, but anything on their menu is legit (Mediterranean influenced Italian food). It really hit the spot, as we've really been missing our Boston North End since moving to Seattle!

We absolutely love Zuave - our favorite restaurant in Seattle. Dining here feels like you're going to someone's house for dinner but that someone happens to be a skilled chef. The food is incredible every time, staff are the friendliest and always make sure we're taken care of (the chef always comes to our table to ask how our food was), and the atmosphere is cozy and cute. Just a great local spot!

Zouave delights with its casual, comfortable ambiance, making diners feel like guests in an Italian family home. The food is good, featuring traditional Italian dishes that are satisfying and familiar. The standout features are the exceptionally friendly and attentive staff, adding a personal touch to the dining experience, and the comfortable atmosphere. We were delivered a homemade tiramisu on the house, which was a delicious treat. Overall, Zouave is a great choice for a casual, cozy Italian meal! We'll be back!