curly cavitappi pasta smothered in our trademark blend of melted cheeses, finished with cheddar jack cheese
Basil Mac
punch up the flavor by stirring in our basil & pine nut pesto sauce
Buffalo Chicken Mac
transform the original with buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, carrots and green onions, smothered in our classic cheese sauce and topped with crispy fried onions
Garlic Mac
chicken sautéed with garlic and red onion, dressed with romano cheese.
Rice Bowlz
*hot & spicy, substitute brown rice @ no charge
Teriyaki
broccoli, carrots, green onions and mushrooms lie on a bed of cilantro-lime rice draped in our teriyaki sauce
Fajita
grilled chicken, red & green bell peppers and red onions sautéed in our zesty fajita sauce, served over a bed of cilantro-lime rice, garnished with cheddar jack cheese and sour cream. want to swap the chicken for shrimp or tofu? just ask!
Thai Stir-fry
broccoli, carrots, snap peas and roasted peanuts sautéed in our spicy peanut sauce over a bed of cilantro-lime rice
Health It Up
replace the rice w/a bed of fresh lettuce
Combo
Combo, 2 Small Bowlz
pick any bowl and pair it with a soup or salad. Add for Fajita, Buffalo Chicken Or Garlic Mac Bowlz
Noodle Bowlz
substitute multi-grain penne @ no charge
Marinara*
hearty penne pasta smothered in homemade marinara dressed with romano cheese and fresh italian parsley
Veggie Tuscana
penne pasta lightly sautéed w/olive oil, tomatoes, red & green bell peppers, zucchini, red onions, spinach leaves, fresh garlic and rosemary, accented with feta cheese and italian parsley
Spicy Peanut
rice stick noodles, broccoli, carrots, cabbage and roasted peanuts sautéed in our spicy peanut sauce topped with sprouts and cilantro
Pesto
bowtie pasta sautéed with our basil & pine nut pesto sauce, fresh tomatoes and a hint of cream, decorated with romano cheese. make it a pesto pomodoro! add a burst of authenic italian flavor with a splash of our homemade marinara...add $0.5
Alfredo*
fettuccine noodles smothered with our creamy alfredo sauce, sprinkled with romano cheese and fresh italian parsley
Krith-a-raki
a greek tradition of orzo noodles, broccoli and green onions lightly sautéed in butter and a touch of fresh garlic, finished with romano cheese and italian parsley
Udon
udon noodles stir-fried with broccoli, mushrooms & carrots in our spicy chili-garlic sauce, topped w/sprouts & cilantro
Big Penne*
kidz favorite, now for the kid in all of us! penne pasta tossed with butter and topped with romano cheese
Lemon Sauté
our refreshing lemon-cream sauce tossed with orzo noodles, zucchini and spinach leaves, sprinkled with romano cheese
Mostaccioli
a savory blend of garlic, cream and white wine lightly sautéed with penne pasta, tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms & spinach leaves, accented with romano cheese and italian parsley
Salad & Soup Bowlz
regular bowlz served with fresh bread
Greek Salad
fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and green peppers tossed with our trademark greek dressing, topped with feta cheese, kalamata olives and pepperoncinis
Caesar Salad
our classic creamy caesar dressing tossed with crisp mixed greens, topped with croutons and fresh romano cheese
Village Salad
this greek tradition leaves out the lettuce and tosses fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions in z'mariks' greek dressing, complemented with kalamata olives, feta cheese & pepperoncini peppers
Garden Salad
fresh mixed greens decorated with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and croutons, dressed as you like (ranch, balsamic vinaigrette, fat-free raspberry vinaigrette)
Chicken Noodle Soup
our take on the classic, made with orzo noodles, a touch of cream and hint of lemon
Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Bisque
a smooth, creamy blend of roasted tomatoes & red bell peppers
Soup & Salad
served with fresh bread
Add Protein & More
fresh bread; extra sauce, any veggie, any cheese
Grilled Chicken
Shrimp
6 Meatballs
Tofu
* Kidz Favorite
indicates a spicy dish
Mac N Cheese Bowlz
Mac N Cheese "The Original"*
curly cavitappi pasta smothered in our trademark blend of melted cheeses, finished with cheddar jack cheese
Basil Mac
punch up the flavor with our basil & pine nut pesto sauce
Buffalo Chicken Mac
transform the original with buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, carrots and green onions, smothered in our classic cheese sauce and topped with crispy fried onions
Garlic Mac
chicken sautéed w/garlic & red onion, dressed w/romano
Rice Bowlz
substitute brown rice @ no charge
Teriyaki
broccoli, carrots, green onions and mushrooms lie on a bed of cilantro-lime rice draped in our teriyaki sauce
Fajita
grilled chicken, red & green bell peppers and red onions sautéed in our zesty fajita sauce, served over a bed of cilantro-lime rice, garnished with cheddar jack cheese & sour cream
Thai Stir-Fry
broccoli, carrots, snap peas and roasted peanuts sautéed in our spicy peanut sauce over a bed of cilantro-lime rice
Salad Bowlz
Greek Salad
fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and green peppers tossed with our trademark greek dressing, topped with feta cheese, kalamata olives and pepperoncinis
Caesar Salad
our classic creamy caesar dressing tossed with crisp mixed greens, topped with croutons and fresh romano cheese
Garden Salad
fresh mixed greens decorated with tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and croutons, dressed as you like (ranch, balsamic vinaigrette, fat-free raspberry vinaigrette)
Noodle Bowlz
substitute multi-grain penne @ no charge
Marinara*
hearty penne pasta smothered in homemade marinara dressed with romano cheese and fresh italian parsley
Veggie Tuscana
penne pasta lightly sautéed with olive oil, tomatoes, red & green bell peppers, zucchini, red onions, spinach leaves, fresh garlic and rosemary, accented with feta cheese and italian parsley
Spicy Peanut
rice stick noodles, broccoli, carrots, cabbage & roasted peanuts sautéed in our spicy peanut sauce topped with sprouts & cilantro
Pesto
bowtie pasta sautéed with our basil & pine nut pesto sauce, fresh tomatoes and a hint of cream, decorated with romano cheese
Alfredo*
fettuccine noodles smothered with our creamy alfredo sauce, sprinkled with romano cheese and fresh italian parsley
Krith-A-Raki
a greek tradition of orzo noodles, broccoli and green onions lightly sautéed in butter and a touch of fresh garlic, finished with romano cheese and italian parsley
Udon
udon noodles stir-fried with broccoli, mushrooms & carrots in our spicy chili-garlic sauce, topped w/sprouts & cilantro
Big Penne*
a kidz favorite, now for the kid in all of us! penne pasta tossed with butter and topped with romano cheese
Lemon Sauté
our refreshing lemon-cream sauce tossed with orzo noodles, zucchini and spinach leaves, sprinkled with romano cheese
Mostaccioli
a savory blend of garlic, cream and white wine lightly sautéed with penne pasta, tomatoes, red onions, mushrooms & spinach leaves, accented with romano cheese and italian parsley
Z’Mariks Noodle Café was born in May 2002 in Iowa City, Iowa. Owners Dave and Ellie Allen had a dream of creating a dining destination that united fresh food with fast service for an affordable price. As Iowa natives, they embraced their roots and sought to build a family friendly business that felt like home to their customers. Z’Mariks (zee – mare – icks) name is one of the ingredients for originality in this restaurant concept. The name Z’Mariks is derived from the Greek word for pasta. Several years ago, Dave was trying to learn Greek for his wife, Ellie, and he mispronounced the Greek word for pasta “Zimarika” as Z’Mariks and so the name was born! uniqueness of this restaurant name tells you that it’s not like any other noodle bowl joint. Come in for a visit! Taste and see how Z’Mariks Noodle Café celebrates the best of Iowa…fresh food, friends and family.