Zanella is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Christopher Zanella (born 1989), Swiss racing driver François Zanella (born 1949), mine worker Giacomo Zanella (1820-1888), Italian poet Luana Zanella (born 1950), Italian politician Rafaela Zanella (born 1986), Brazilian beauty pageant titleholder Renato Zanella (born 1961), Italian ballet dancer Riccardo Zanella (1875-1959), Italian politician