Zasu
Zasu, led by award-winning Chef Sue Zemanick, offers a unique culinary journey with imaginative seafood creations in a cozy, intimate setting.
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Zasu, led by award-winning Chef Sue Zemanick, offers a unique culinary journey with imaginative seafood creations in a cozy, intimate setting.
"A truly special home for exquisite food; one of the best fish dishes ever."
Book Reservations Early
Zasu is popular and tends to get crowded. Securing a reservation well in advance is highly recommended.
Consider Arriving Early
If you have a reservation, consider arriving slightly early as seating might be available sooner.
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Cuisine
Seafood / American
Price
$$$
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Award-Winning Chef's Seafood Expertise
Chef Sue Zemanick, a James Beard Award winner, delivers innovative seafood dishes with harmonious ingredient pairings. Experience her culinary genius.
Intimate and Charming Atmosphere
Nestled in a charming home, Zasu offers a serene and intimate setting, often described as a hidden gem with a cozy ambiance.
Creative and Flavorful Small Plates
Diners rave about the imaginative small plates, perfect for sharing, featuring dishes like baby octopus and crispy veal sweetbreads.
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Book Reservations Early
Zasu is popular and tends to get crowded. Securing a reservation well in advance is highly recommended.
Consider Arriving Early
If you have a reservation, consider arriving slightly early as seating might be available sooner.
Embrace Small Portions
Portions are intentionally small, allowing you to savor multiple courses without feeling overly full.
Explore Unique Offerings
Don't shy away from adventurous dishes; try grilled fish, vegetarian ravioli, or the acclaimed baby octopus.
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Book Reservations Early
Zasu is popular and tends to get crowded. Securing a reservation well in advance is highly recommended.
Consider Arriving Early
If you have a reservation, consider arriving slightly early as seating might be available sooner.
Embrace Small Portions
Portions are intentionally small, allowing you to savor multiple courses without feeling overly full.
Explore Unique Offerings
Don't shy away from adventurous dishes; try grilled fish, vegetarian ravioli, or the acclaimed baby octopus.
Save Room for Dessert
The coconut cake and Pavlova are frequently praised as delicious conclusions to a satisfying meal.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Zasu garners praise for its imaginative and expertly prepared seafood dishes, creative flavor combinations, and intimate, charming atmosphere. Diners often highlight the attentive service and the unique dining experience. However, some find the portion sizes small for the price point, and a few reviews mention blandness or slow service.
"Amazing food! We just did appetizers and ate tapas style and they were all delicious. We had the octopus, scallops, crispy veal sweetbread, and crabmeat fettuccine. The scallops and fettuccine were our favorite. The cocktails were ok. We will definitely be back for the food!"
Lee Gresham
"Decent food and cocktails. The restaurant has a cute ambiance, but more importantly, it has soundproofing boards - which can be uncommon in New Orleans because restauranteurs love their classic tin roofs. The highlight for us was the veal marsala, which was a special item on the menu, as well as the Blue Crab Fettucine. I'm giving it a 4 star because the bread service was pretty average, and they charged us $10 for it. The soup sounded better than it tasted. Overall, we had a lovely meal. I do think all the items on average were $5 above the New Orleans average. We'll definitely be back, though!"
Po Wah Moon
"Amazing experience from start to finish. Celebrating our anniversary and they made us feel so special. Beautiful little building hidden behind the vines to help keep the outside noise out. Fresh, light and amazing food, not your typical New Orleans fair. Friendly and knowledge staff, I let the waiter do my wine pairing and he knocked it out of the park! Highly recommend and will be back."
Elen Carpenter
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended as Zasu tends to get crowded. It's advisable to book in advance.
The portion sizes are generally considered small, intended to allow guests to enjoy multiple courses without feeling overly full.
Diners often praise the baby octopus, crispy veal sweetbreads, red snapper, and various seafood entrees. Desserts like coconut cake and Pavlova are also highly recommended.
Yes, many guests celebrate anniversaries and special occasions at Zasu, citing the intimate atmosphere and special experience.
Zasu is described as having a cozy, intimate, and charming atmosphere, often in a beautifully decorated shotgun house.
Yes, Zasu offers vegetarian options such as vegetarian ravioli, ensuring a satisfying experience for non-seafood eaters.
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Chef Sue Zemanick received acclaim during her 12-year stint as executive chef at Gautreau’s, including recognition from Food & Wine Magazine as one of the 10 best new chefs in the U.S. in 2008, and being named Best Chef, South by the James Beard Foundation in 2013. The chef took some time away from restaurant kitchens after leaving Gautreau’s and opening the short-lived Ivy, on Magazine Street, but she’s back with a new restaurant: Zasu. Chef de cuisine Jeff McLennan worked with Zemanick at Gautreau’s, as did general manager Chris Cuddihee, who runs the front of house with aplomb.
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Chef Sue Zemanick, who holds a James Beard Award, cooks up superlative seafood delights at her Mid-City splurge-worthy stunner of a bistro. The emphasis at Zasu is seafood and Zemanick definitely knows her way around a fish or crustacean, sometimes pairing unlikely ingredients that work in a delicious way. Ora king salmon comes out on a plate with caramelized sauerkraut, peas, and dill spätzle, putting a Teutonic twist on it.
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127 N Carrollton AveNew Orleans, LA 70119 +1 504 267 3233 Visit Website See Menu Open in Google Maps. Zasu is a highly acclaimed eatery located in the Mid-City neighborhood, serving dishes prepared by an award-winning chef.
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Red snapper with a golden crust at Zasu restaurant in Mid-City. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
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