245 Atwells Ave
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 383-2002
Our traditional Neapolitan dishes come from a foundation of family recipes brought to fruition by chef Jeff Burgess.
DIne on award winning cuisine in a high energy, cosmopolitan atmosphere
Quick Facts about Zooma:
- --Located in the center of Historic Federal Hill
- --Winner of Rhode Island Monthly's "Best Pasta" 2005
- --Open for lunch, dinner and late night seven days a week with lunch specials from only $6.
- --Prix Fixe menu available Sun-Thurs until 7pm includes 4 course dinner for 2 with a bottle of wine, coffee and dessert for only $39.
- --Zooma offers a late night bistro menu seven nights a week serving pizza, wraps, salads, pasta, skirt steak and more. Winner of Rhode Island Monthly's "Best Late Night Food" 2006
- --Ladies night every Wednesday starting at 5pm where unescorted ladies can dine from the bistro menu for free with the purchase of any drink (some restrictions apply).
- --Al fresco dining for lunch and dinner
- --Available for large parties, including a private room that seats up to 25
Zooma Bar-Ristorante opened its’ doors in December of 2004 under the creative direction of James Cardi. Our traditional Neapolitan dishes come from a foundation of family recipes brought to fruition by Executive Chef Jeff Burgess. Chef Burgess trained for 3 years in Italy and was Mario Batali's pasta chef at his famed New York City restaurant 'Babbo'.
Serving lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 am. Handicap accessable. For reservations please call 401.383.2002
Reviews of Zooma Bar & Ristorante
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We went to Zooma after reading a review that lauded the gnocchi w/ quattro formaggi. We were seated right away in the bar area but then had to wait forever for the server. We ordered a bottle of wine, only to find out 10 min later that they didn't have that wine. The server clearly knew nothing about wine and tried to "talk" us into another bottle at a similar price point giving no thought to the "flavor" of the wine. We found another wine and ordered it. 10-15 min later, we got our bottle of wine, which was so-so. We later got our bread which was wonderful but only 3 pieces? We also ordered the prosciutto di San Daniele. The proscuitto was wonderful but pieces of the cheese might have been a touch stale and the "house marmalade" was less than desirable. The gnocchi was wonderful as was the broccoli rabe. When we asked for our check, we received it right away but then had to wait at least another 10-15 min for the server to come back to pick it up. We were putting on our coats and getting up to leave when the server returned. The table next to us, w/ the same server received their check at the same time and had it taken
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Myself and 5 girlfriends decided to go out for a girls night and had heard Zooma had a great special on Wednesday night so we headed there. After calling on Monday to see if we need a reservation and being told they don't take reservations for the specials we arrived at 6pm and were asked if we had a reservation???? HUMMM I was told we couldn't make one? We were then asked to wait at the bar and the wait would be 1 1/2 before being seated. We ordered some drinks and some Pizza's off the special menu which were delicious. After about 2 hours my friend went up to ask how much longer and we were told that the manager would not sit us since we had already ordered at the bar??? Now the manager did not come over himself to explain this he sent the hostess over which I thought was bad business. Needless to say we went across the street to Sienna which was excellent all around with delicious food and friendly staff. These 6 ladies will not be going back to Zooma.
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We had a day in Providence at the end of a trip, and we stopped in for lunch at Zooma. My husband saw a photo on the wall of a pasta, and asked about it and the dish was Spaghettini Sciue Sciue, "in a hurry". I ordered it and we enjoyed the crusty bread and a good riserva chianti. This pasta is legend. It was fresh, al dente and beautiful with the ruby red cherry tomatoes, and slivers of garlic. It was nicely served in a bowl with a delicious broth that was seasoned lightly with herbs and garlic. The portion was just right, and it was absolutely over the top fresh and tasty - I crave it and have been trying to replicate it both at home in San Diego and at restaurants; but have not yet found that flavor! What an experience!
