Zaina's Cafe — Restaurant in Cotati

My roommate and I decided to make a common Tuesday more fun by going on a local food adventure. We received great customer service, the food was fresh, they followed our special requests, and I really appreciate restaurants that don't use styrofoam takeout boxes. For dinner, I ordered the gyro with side salad, garlic fries, baklava, and a BLTA with side salad for my lunch tomorrow. The gyro was filled to the brim and very satisfying. The seasoning is pretty light on all of the food, which is good if you are particular about certain flavors, because you can always add more to your own taste. The fries were crisp, but had a soft interior, and had plenty of fresh minced garlic. The side salad consisted of simple greens, tomato, and craisins; I'd recommend enjoying it with a vinaigrette (I got dressing on the side, but I ended up using my own balsamic vinaigrette at home and it was a lovely pop of brightness). I checked my BLTA and it had a nice medium toast on the sourdough with some high quality, perfectly crisp bacon; I can't wait for lunch tomorrow. My roommate ordered the falafel with potato salad (the non-creamy kind), a falafel wrap for lunch tomorrow, a side of baba ghanoush and mint lemonade to wash it all down. We appreciated the attention to detail; the mint sprig and little sliced strawberry garnish for the baklava, the foil under the salad greens (so the dressing doesn't soak the container), labeling the bleu cheese container (because nobody wants to confuse that for tzatziki), and the small pick that held the gyro together so it wouldn't fall apart; much appreciated. My birthday is coming up, so I think eggs benedict and a Bellini (or two) are on the horizon. Great job, Zaina's Bellini Café Team! *I took a few quick photos, but they don't do the...

My wife and I ate here for the first time last week and fell head over heels in love with the food!

We split the falafel mezza plate as an appetizer (add grapes leaves, “dolmas”) - which we strongly recommend for anyone looking for a “sampler platter” to split amongst a group. Everything on it was simply bursting with flavor! It’s an odd thing to highlight, but the feta cheese was very good quality cheese - flavorful without being overly salty like feta often is. The house made hummus and baba ganoush were both fantastic, and the assortment of items provided were great!

I got the mint lemonade, which was SOOOOO GOOD, and my wife said the coffee (Taylor Lane, a local roaster) was also good.

We split the quad kabob plate for our main course, and were again delighted by how good everything was! The real surprise for both of us was that we both picked the grilled chicken as our favorite of the four meats! It was tender, juicy, and just bursting with flavor as if it had been marinated overnight. Simply fantastic. The rice was another surprise - we were both hooked on how delicious it was!

Our server Qusta (pronounced coast-a) was incredibly friendly and helpful.

If I were to change anything, it would be the decor. The walls should be painted a gentler neutral color like tan or beige - the off-white was harsh on the eyes, and was made worse by the cool blue lights they have. They should definitely immediately switch to warm light LED bulbs or something similar: the color of the light and the walls contribute to giving the space a feeling almost like being in a cafeteria. That said - the food is so f**king good that it’s worth it! Go here! You won’t be...

These nice folks moved into the spot that Superburger vacated when they moved down the way in downtown Cotati. Right across from Marvin's.

I've enjoyed many a meal at Marvin's so I felt a little guilty being there... But Zania's Bellini Cafe is too good to pass up.

The menu is a mix of brunch favorites and Mediterranean dishes. You can get breakfast all day.

We didn't come prepared for adult beverages but the coffee (local favorites Taylor Farms) was super tasty and it easily held it's own paired with the rich and delicious House Benedict. My meal was a feast for the eyes and a treat for the tastebuds. Hollandaise sauce was light and freshly made. Potatoes were perfectly cooked.

My brunch-mate said her omelette was perfect, the veggies fresh, mushrooms juicy and plump. The biscuit looked light and amazing and she confirmed that it was every bit as good as it looks.

Outdoor seating and intelligent COVID adaptations add to the charm. We spoke to several members of the staff and everyone was lovely. The service was great and we left feeling happy and well fed.

Next time falafels and pita. A good sized appetizer went past us and looked very tempting.

I cant wait to go back and sample more of their menu.

I hope to...