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Zona 78, Tucson, AZ

Zona 78

4.4
4.4
455 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Child-friendly
Zona 78 is defined by a dedication to create delicious, Italian-inspired dishes from scratch. From hand-tossed pizzas to carefully crafted cheese, there is passion and innovation behind every morsel.

Zona 78 is Tucson family owned and operated.

*Patio seating is first come, first serve.*

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (520) 296-7878
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Leathers
  • Catering
    We love to cater to your office, home or company gathering! See our menu or call to personalize your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Private and Semi-private dining areas for up to 60 people. Restaurant buy-out also available.
  • Area
    East Tucson
  • Cross Street
    Rancho Esperanza
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Suntran stop in front of restaurant
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 455 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Tucson

    Italian

  • Tucson

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zona 78 delights with its "fantastic service" and "excellent wine choices." Known for its "exceptional calamari" and "superb Idaho trout," the restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere with varied menu options. Despite some critiques, many diners express enthusiasm for the "BEST CHARCUTERIE board ever" and consistent quality in their meals.

455 Reviews
  1. Jenna

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MILES WAS A GOOD WAITER AND RHE FOOD WAS REALLY GOOD!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time coming to this restaurant. Service was outstanding and food was amazing, will definitely be back.

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  3. Thomas

    VIP

    Tucson

    45 reviews

    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good flavor of the food. A couple things were mis-made. Friendly service Not quite a 5 tonight

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  4. Walt

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal as always. Our server Myles, was fantastic.

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  5. Adam

    VIP

    Phoenix

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good quality. You know you are getting a good meal.

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  6. Wm

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to Zona 78 many times but not since the new owners. Latest experience was disaster— the menu has changed. No more ribs “because they arent Italian.” (Has anyone told the Italians?) My guest had some weird combination called short rib manicotti— didnt get good marks. I had mussels, sausage and spaghetti— not great. Not even good. Menu seems very limited. Drink was good but not good enough to make up for the food. Will wait for new owners

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  7. James

    VIP

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My wife Ordered Eggplant Parm but what she got was a heated up fried eggplant that tasted oily and did not come close to real Eggplant Parm that is baked with lots of cheese and eggplant. It was flat and had no texture and came with little sauce. had to ask for sauce but could not eat it. Sent it back and ordered a tortilla soup and beat salad with goat cheese. The soup was terrible and looked like dishwasher soap. The beet salad came with just field greens with tiny little beets and almost no goat cheese with ho-hum dressing. I ordered muscles and sausage expecting a wine, butter and garlic sauce. The muscles were good but the sausage was hard to find. Little tiny pieces and the pasta had very little sauce. This restaurant pretends to be Italian. IT IS NOT!

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  8. Abraham

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average taste. We have been to Zona in the past. It has been a few years since our last visit. We remember the food beening excellent. This time we felt like it missed. From their chicken parm to there osso. It was not a busy night when we where there but our table kept getting over looked. Kept having to ask for refills while every other table appeared to be getting excellent service. There was no attention to detail due to mistakes being made at our table. The staff was not rude. Just appeared to be chasing the bigger tip. Which my advice to you would be don't judge a book by its cover or race. My wife and I are great tippers but we did not feel like we would be back. And that is a shame because we use to really enjoy your restaurant.

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  9. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointed in our experience. Food was terrible and service bad. Most restaurants are packed on Christmas Eve but this place was not. Now I know why.

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  10. Linda

    Phoenix

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted and seated promptly and served water. The lunch menu was varied and the items sounded delicious. I ordered the charcuterie board and my friends ordered a pasta dish. Everything was served in a timely fashion and the order was accurate. Each of us was pleased with our selection.

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FAQs

Zona 78 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 296-7878.

Zona 78 is rated 4.4 stars by 455 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Zona 78

7301 E. Tanque Verde, Tucson, AZ 85715

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rancho Esperanza
  • Area
    East Tucson
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Sun 11:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Suntran stop in front of restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul Leathers
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (520) 296-7878
  • Catering
    We love to cater to your office, home or company gathering! See our menu or call to personalize your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Private and Semi-private dining areas for up to 60 people. Restaurant buy-out also available.
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