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Za's


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
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3.5 of 5 stars 47 ratings
47 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
13
4.0 of 5 stars
10
3.0 of 5 stars
14
2.0 of 5 stars
5
1.0 of 5 stars
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#21 of 85 restaurants in Champaign
  • Cuisines: Italian
  • Price range*: €2-6 ($3-$9)
  • Address: 2006 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61826
  • Phone:  217 355 4990

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1 of 5 stars
Hardworker77   7 contributions
champaign , il
Jul 16, 2009

but... seems that the past few months/ years... things have gone downhill. The salad was full of inedible stems of lettuce and horrible stale croutons. The pasta was cold, and the food gave my kids diarrhea each time we went the last few times we did give Za's another chance. I agree that it used to be very fun, very... more

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5 of 5 stars
Donnyboyd   2 contributions
Mahomet
Jun 30, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The food is always very good and the salads are by far the best in town. Unless you want greasy fast food there isn't alot of options for $6 a person in town. The fact that you fill out your own order and they call your name(or whatever name you may make up) makes it unique and fun. Staff is... more

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5 of 5 stars
jasperdaniels   2 contributions
bloomington
May 28, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

What can I say, I love this place. We have a picky family and everybody can find something they like. Everybody thought the idea of filling out your own menu was fun and the prices made it perfect for the family. One of the few fast few restaurants in champaingn that I've been to that was clean. The staff was... more

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5 of 5 stars
bcolt09   2 contributions
Champaign, IL
May 24, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My family absolutely loves this place. With the great deal on kid's meals, we frequent Za's quite often. They continue to expand their menu (yummy fruit salad and create your own lasagna now!) and find the atmosphere quite relaxing. I don't think you will find more bang for your buck anywhere else in town! more

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1 of 5 stars
mooshoe64   1 contribution
Illinois
May 20, 2009

I visited Zas for the 1st time on May 15th 2009. We had gone to the Champaign IL restaurant. My daughter had gotten over half of her salad eaten and there was a moth, there on her plate, covered in salad dressing. She approached the counter, talked to the staff at the counter and then the manager walked up. She... more

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1 of 5 stars
cucritic   2 contributions
champaign
Mar 31, 2009

I went and ordered a pasta with the tricolor rotini, with mushrooms and red onions, I had olive oil as the dressing. When I got my food, I didn't receive garlic bread, so I had to ask for it, not that it was worth the stale flavor, and then I go to eat my pasta and there was sausage in... more

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3 of 5 stars
Roosterrb   1 contribution
Tolono, Illinois
Jan 30, 2009

I really like the atmosphere in this place. It is friendly place to go for good italian. My wife loves the food and she says the staff is very friendly and courteous. We both like to go there to relax because of the atmophere. Would like to see coupons and card for frequent visits. more

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5 of 5 stars
Krispuppy   1 contribution
champaign
Jan 5, 2009

Had their half and half combo with the portabella mushroom sandwich and tomato soup. It was just over $6 and fantastic. Employees were very friendly and helpful, as the ordering can be slightly confusing. Can't wait to go back! more

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1 of 5 stars
hermie111   1 contribution
champaign
Dec 30, 2008

We had a terrible experience. We checked the door to see if it was open. The door was unlocked., it was 10:55 am. All 8 of us, including children got out, they had locked the door and would not let us in. They were supposed to open at 11:00, it was cold. At 10:58 we got back in our cars... more

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2 of 5 stars
sbell30   1 contribution
Champaign
Nov 27, 2008

The food there is decent for the price but more often than not the pasta is cold. So we usually have to have them heat it up in the microwave for us. We have never encountered a friendly staff member but this is usually easily ignored since you are serving yourself for the most part. Until our most recent visit... more

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Za's Address

2006 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61826
Tel: 217 355 4990
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.