An excellent Italian restaurant and pizzeria known for its authentic flavors, refined elegance, and friendly atmosphere, catering to cosmopolitan diners across its New Cairo and El Gouna branches.
Zia Amelia Restaurant in New Cairo offers a blend of refined elegance and contemporary design, catering to cosmopolitan diners. It is known for its warm hospitality and friendly atmosphere, making it suitable for dates and gatherings. The restaurant is owned by an Italian individual, ensuring an authentic Italian culinary experience.
Customer Perception
Customers consistently praise the warm, attentive, and family-friendly service, with specific staff members like Mina, Yaya, Gamal Khaled, Beshoy, and Tina receiving commendations. The food is generally described as delicious, with highlights including homemade pasta, flavorful ravioli, and rich tiramisu. The atmosphere is considered beautiful and perfect for various occasions. However, some feedback points to inconsistencies in service timing (e.g., starter and main course arriving together) and occasional issues with food temperature (e.g., cold main courses). There were also comments about the truffle flavor in the truffle pasta not being as pronounced as expected for the price point. Despite these minor issues, the restaurant's potential, quality ingredients, and the owner's personal engagement are appreciated.
Additional Details
Zia Amelia Restaurant has another branch in El Gouna, Egypt. It offers both dine-in and delivery services. The owner is Italian, contributing to the authenticity of the cuisine.
I’ve been to Zia Emelia Uvenus branch several times and I usually have a really good experience, but today felt a bit average compared to what I’m used to.
The bruschetta and bread basket were okay, but nothing special 6/10. The shrimp salad was also decent, with perfectly cooked shrimp, but nothing memorable 5/10
The seafood risotto was good, with perfectly cooked seafood, but the rice was slightly overcooked and needed more seasoning and acidity 7/10.
The seafood pasta was definitely the winner good pasta, perfectly cooked seafood, and a nice sauce, although we asked for it spicy and it wasn’t spicy at all (8/10).
Service was slow at the beginning and took around 15 minutes for someone to come take our order, but after that it was good.
Overall, not their best day, but I still like the place and would definitely go back.
This was our third or fourth visit, and honestly, it keeps getting better. By European standards, the food is solid and enjoyable, while from an Asian perspective, there’s still a bit of room to elevate the flavors.
The real highlight for me is the service—super warm, attentive, and very family-friendly, especially if you’re dining with kids.
Last but not least, what truly stands out is the warm hospitality. Mina and Yaya always go above and beyond to make us feel genuinely welcome—just like being at home. Their service adds a special touch to every visit. In Cairo, this is definitely one of the spots I’d happily come back to again and again.
5
Great place, the food was very good I tried the ravioli with ricotta and spinach and it was tasty. I also tried the white pizza quattro cheese which was very flavourful. The tiramisu was so rich and you can taste the slight cheesy flavor consistent with good well made tiramisu. The seating was also comfortable and the decoration was nice. Quick good and friendly service.
5
One of the best restaurants I’ve been to! I had the mushroom pasta, and it was absolutely delicious—the sauce was amazing, and the mushrooms were fresh and flavorful. Even the tea was served in such a classy way.
The service was exceptional: the food arrived quickly, everyone was so friendly, and the owner even came to check if everything was okay. The atmosphere is beautiful, perfect for dates or gatherings with friends.
100% recommended!
2
Yesterday, my husband and I decided to try a new restaurant and chose Zia Amelia after hearing good things about it. Since I love Italian food, I was genuinely excited to visit.
We were welcomed warmly upon arrival, which made a good first impression. For my main course, I ordered the truffle pasta because I was told the pasta is freshly homemade and that the truffle used is fresh as well. The waiter even showed me a photo of the dish on his tablet, and it looked fantastic. My husband ordered grilled chicken with sauce and two side dishes: French fries and sautéed potatoes. We also chose burrata as our starter.
Before the meal, we were served complimentary toasted bread topped with tomato, basil, and za’atar sauce, which was absolutely delicious. A basket of freshly baked bread was also brought to the table.
However, after waiting around 30 minutes, we realized our burrata starter had still not arrived. My husband asked the waiter about it, and about five minutes later it was brought to our table. Unfortunately, just as we were about to start eating it, our main courses arrived as well. Serving the starter together with the main course did not feel very professional and took away from the dining experience.
The burrata itself was tasty and of good quality, although I felt it would have benefited from a little fresh basil.
My husband’s dish was the bigger disappointment. After a fairly long wait, the entire plate arrived cold. When the manager came by our table, my husband explained his frustration. To his credit, the manager apologized immediately and offered to replace the potatoes with a fresh hot portion. My husband declined because we had a flight-related appointment and limited time, but a fresh plate of hot potatoes was still brought to the table shortly afterward, which we appreciated.
As for my truffle pasta, I was honestly disappointed because I had been looking forward to it the most. The pasta itself was excellent — clearly fresh, perfectly cooked, and very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the truffle flavor was barely noticeable. The sauce was quite limited, and there were only three thin slices of truffle placed on top of the pasta. When ordering a truffle pasta, especially at this price point, I expected a richer and more pronounced truffle flavor throughout the dish. In Italy, truffle pasta is usually much more generous with both the truffle and the sauce, creating a deeper and more memorable experience.
We had originally planned to stay longer, try some desserts, and enjoy a drink after our meal. Unfortunately, after the issues we experienced, we decided to pay the bill and leave immediately instead.
At the end of our meal, the owner, who is Italian, came to speak with us personally. She was very kind, listened to our feedback, and apologized for the issues we experienced, which we genuinely appreciated.
I left the restaurant feeling disappointed because my expectations were quite high. There is clearly potential here: the ingredients seem good, the homemade pasta is excellent, and the staff showed concern when problems were raised. However, considering the premium prices, I expected a much more polished experience, hotter food, better timing between courses, and a truffle pasta that truly delivered on its promise.
