Zizzi - Menu

57 High Street, Winchester, SO239BL, SO23 9BZ, United Kingdom

🛍 Pizza, Cafés, Pasta, Seafood

3.6 💬 2018 Reviews
Zizzi

Phone: +441962841814,+441962809737

Address: 57 High Street, Winchester, SO239BL, SO23 9BZ, United Kingdom

City: Winchester

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 2018

Website: https://www.zizzi.co.uk/

"Poor service, slow and careless. We went there for dinner whilst visiting the Christmas markets. As we walked in we were seated quick which was nice, but then seemingly forgotten about as we never saw that particular waiter again and didn’t get the chance to order a drink with him. 15 minutes went by and someone finally came over and asked if we’re ready to order food and we asked to order a drink first. We ordered our drinks and then waited another 15 minutes for them to arrive, in the meantime the waiter came back to take our food order. When the drinks arrived they were fine but they took way too long to arrive, and my beer glass was dirty but I just drank out the bottle. The starters arrived and mine was very nice, great food, except my partner was given the wrong starter instead of what she ordered. They corrected it but she only got to start eating when I’d finished my starter, or it would have gone cold. They seemed to forget about us again, never once came over to ask if everything was okay, and never gave us any cutlery either so we had to go find some ourselves from another table. It’s at that point you start to realise the service is slow and not good, and it’s not going to be a good experience. After we had both finished, no waiter came over to us to clear our table, ask how it was etc, nothing. Around 15 minutes after that our mains arrive still with dirty plates on our table, so they had to awkwardly put our food down and pick up the plates. Then even the table next to us spoke to us and said how they had been waiting ages for their food, and it was just such slow service since they’d arrived. They weren’t having a good time either. The mains were great, good food and tasty which was a relief to know that at least the chefs cared about their jobs as the waiters didn’t. Again not one person came back to check if our meal was okay or we needed anything. We were never again offered any more drinks apart from the start where we asked to order them. You couldn’t feel less welcome if you tried. 20 minutes had gone by and no one had cleared our plates still, it was just awful and so slow. It got to a point where I was trying to wave to the waiters to come over and that failed so I had to go up to one and ask them to clear our table and if we can have our desserts yet. Then she came over and took our plates away (after we literally had to ask her). Again didn’t ask at all how the food was, or if we needed any other drinks, despite our glasses being empty. Our desserts came and they were nice again, except my partners had a hair in it. So that was ruined. The whole experience which could have been lovely was just made awful by slow service and waiters/waitresses who don’t care about their jobs or customers and make no effort for the most simple customer service skills. The table next to us then were trying to pay their bill and found they had 2 extra random drinks on their bill which they hadn’t ordered and it seemed difficult for them to explain to the staff they they didn’t order those drinks and didn’t want to pay for them. Again, no one bothered to come over and ask how our desserts were, if everything was okay, if we would like a drink etc, you can just tell they couldn’t care less about you and were more interested in chatting to each other. Trying to get their attention was impossible. We sat there for 15 minutes after finishing our desserts with no attention or service from them, and so we just wanted to pay and leave. But again it was impossible to get the attention of the waitresses. So we started putting on our coats and getting ready etc to give them a hint, and then finally a girl came over and just said ‘have you paid yet?’ With not a care in the world that we STILL had dirty plates on the table not cleared etc. we quickly paid, said no to adding a tip which they clearly didn’t deserve, and left. It just puts a bad taste in your mouth. We picked Zizzi as we like it where we live, yet we’re completely let down by the staff who couldn’t care less about customers or serving and have no customer service skills whatsoever, and can’t be bothered to do the bare minimum to make people feel welcome and make them enjoy their time. An evening which was supposed to be so nice was just ruined by going to this restaurant, and had I seen the other reviews before hand I never would have gone to. Such a shame, just disappointing and won’t ever be going back or recommending."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Autumn Menu

Pasta

Dessert

Seafood

Salads

Starters

Mains

Salate

Calzone

Rice

Sandwiches

Our Rustic Pizza

Specialty Heroes

Brunch + Lunch

Bread

Entrées

Al Forno*

Pizza

Rigatoni

Chicken

Our Campagna Pizza

David David

Two of the dishes were very poor, little on no sauce with the carbanara and the beef in red wine sauce dish. Carbanara pasta was chewy as well. Definitely well below their usual standards.

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BeverlyCCC
BeverlyCCC

Restaurant was not busy but we had to wait ages for a waiter to take our order. Pizza was barely warm when it came and the wrong chips arrived. Waiter was miserable. Toilets left a lot to be desired. All in all the place looked...


MARKBD
MARKBD

I went to Zizzi in Winchester for a wedding anniversary lunch with my husband. It was such a disappointment for the following reasons: Seated in the coldest part of the restaurant under an air conditioning unit in November and we had to keep our coats...


Jessica
Jessica

We had been here before, a few years ago, and loved a couple of dishes they did. Unfortunately, the chicken dish I was looking forward to was no longer on the menu, and nothing similar even. The inside isn’t very appealing, uncomfortable chairs, lots of... View menu


Kingkong198
Kingkong198

We booked a table at a very busy time with the run up to Xmas . I thought as I sat down this could take while but complete opposite the service was brilliant and our meals were cooked to perfection one of the best lasagnas I’ve tasted with lovely garlic bread on the side .


DianeS672
DianeS672

Very tired looking venue. Food we ordered not available after our cocktails and starter!! Had to change our choice from Pork to another dish. Had the Chicken Milanese. Do not recommend. Flavourless chewy piece of chicken. Italian potatoes very greasy with hardly any flavour. Toilets...


Molly
Molly

Staff we really accommodating as we were very late due to stand still traffic on the motorway. Annisa (Anne Isabelle) was amazing with us so patient and friendly, went above and beyond to find us a table we wanted, give us menu recommendations when we weren’t sure. Helped us with a receipt issue to enable us to use the vouchers we had. Really chatty and friendly and made the experience for us! Thank you View menu


Pili
Pili

We visited Winchester for the day to celebrate a birthday and decided to eat at Zizzi. Yes, we didn't book as it was a spontaneous visit, but the person with the tablet took a very UNFRIENDLY approach not just to us but to other customers who actually had booked. It wasn't too busy on that day, and after some time told us to sit at a table and finish in 1 hour. She urged us in a very impolite way and I kept feeling her presence at around 45 minutes, by the time we were very nearly finished our meal. She sat us down at a VERY COLD AREA (probably the coldest part very close to the door) right in front of the desk. They charged me an EXTRA £4 as tips which is absolutely ridiculous, and there wa...


Leanne
Leanne

We booked Zizzi in Winchester for a table of 6 as we were visiting the Market. One of our party pulled out so 5 of us went. We explained this to the lady who we first saw upon arrival, she disappeared and came back, took us through and proceeded to put 5 people on a table for 4. My husband was awkwardly squeezed onto the end. I pointed out that there wouldn’t be enough room for all our plates during the meal and asked to be moved. She proceeded to tell me that they are trying to squeeze as many people in as they can. I said I wasn’t happy with this and again asked to be moved to the laid 6 person table next to us or at least a 5 person table. She came back with ? the Manager who said, begrud...


Coastal27374299491
Coastal27374299491

Poor service, slow and careless. We went there for dinner whilst visiting the Christmas markets. As we walked in we were seated quick which was nice, but then seemingly forgotten about as we never saw that particular waiter again and didn’t get the chance to order a drink with him. 15 minutes went by and someone finally came over and asked if we’re ready to order food and we asked to order a drink first. We ordered our drinks and then waited another 15 minutes for them to arrive, in the meantime the waiter came back to take our food order. When the drinks arrived they were fine but they took way too long to arrive, and my beer glass was dirty but I just drank out the bottle. The starters arr... View menu

Winchester

Winchester

Winchester, known for its historic cathedral and medieval architecture, offers traditional British cuisine such as roast dinners, fish and chips, and local comfort foods like Hampshire cherry tart.

Categories

  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time.
  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere. View menu
  • Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite.
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!

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