Zona 78

4.5

448 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour
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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.*

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.zona78.com/
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.

Location
7301 E. Tanque Verde, Tucson, AZ 85715
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

Popular dishes

Meatball SlidersUS$13.00
Marinara, Ricotta, Brioche Bun
Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato BruschettaUS$12.00
Garlic Buttered Baguette, Basil, Balsamic Emulsion
Brussels & BaconUS$14.00
Zona Made Cured Bacon Agro-Dolce
Garlic BreadUS$13.00
Ciabatta & Garlic Butter
Bianco PizzaUS$13.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Garlic, Truffle Oil, Black Pepper
Wild Caught Sautéed Calamari*US$15.00
Fennel, Garlic, Red Chili Flake, San Marzano Cream Sauce, Grilled Ciabatta
Cilantro Hummus & Fresh FlatbreadUS$14.00

Salads

Add Chicken +$5, Tuna* +$6.50, Add Salmon* +$12

CaesarUS$12.00
Sun Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan, Romaine, Zona-Made Croutons, Caesar Dressing
Chop ChopUS$13.50
Salami, Turkey, Tomatoes, Romaine, Cilantro, Spiced Pecans, Pears, Parmesan, Pear Vinaigrette
BLT AvocadoUS$13.50
Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Romaine, Parmesan, Avocado, Chipotle Dressing
Beet & Goat CheeseUS$13.50
Beets, Fiore Di Capra Goat Cheese, Spring Mix, Spiced Pecans, Green Onions, Sherry Mesquite Honey Vinaigrette
Sesame Tuna*US$17.00
Spring Mix, Almonds, Oranges, Red Onion, Sesame Ahi Tuna, Sesame Poppy Vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato & Fresh MozzarellaUS$15.00
Spring Mix, Balsamic Emulsion, Maldon Sea Salt
8" Pizza & SaladUS$15.50
Choice of any 8" pizza & select salad. No Whole Wheat, No Substitutions, No Gluten Free Available
Soup & SaladUS$14.00
Select half salad & a cup of soup
Side Salad or Side CaesarUS$7.00

Hand Tossed Pizza

Whole Wheat +$1, Zona-Made Mozzarella +$1, Fresh Burrata +$4, Gluten Free +$4. Make Any Pizza a 16 inch for $7 more

Tuscany (Zona Best Seller)US$20.00
Zona-Made Sausage, Mozzarella, Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Caramelized Onions, Fennel, Portobellos, Basil
MargheritaUS$17.00
Zona-Made Mozzarella, Local Organic Tomatoes, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
BBQ ChickenUS$19.00
Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Zona-Made Mozzarella, Cheddar, Chicken, Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Cilantro, Latin Spice
Prosciutto & ArugulaUS$19.00
Truffle Oil, Mozzarella, Portobellos, Prosciutto, Arugula, Parmesan
MediterraneanUS$18.00
Feta, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Artichokes, Pine Nuts, Cilantro Pesto
PizzaboyUS$19.00
Rustic Sauce, Pepperoni, Salami, Zona-Made Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Latin Spice
Thai ChickenUS$19.00
Thai Peanut Sauce, Pulled Chicken, Mozzarella, Carrots, Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, Cilantro, Latin Spice
B.Y.O. PizzaUS$15.00
Rustic Sauce, Mozzarella. Additional Toppings available starting at $2 each

Sandwiches

Comes with a choice of Hummus with Veggies, Fresh Fruit, Pasta Salad or House Salad

Tuscan PaniniUS$14.00
Roasted Chicken, Mozzarella, Caramelized Onion, Green Bell Peppers, Chipotle Mayo, Ciabatta Roll
MeatballUS$14.00
Zona-Made Meatballs, Spaghetti Sauce, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Basil, Ciabatta Roll
Italian Chicken SaladUS$14.00
Chicken, Red Onions, Celery, Almonds, Cranberries, Red Grapes, Parsley, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Sourdough
Chicken WrapUS$14.00
Whole Wheat Wrap, Feta, Arugula, Spring Mix, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Pulled Chicken, Caesar Dressing
BLT WrapUS$14.00
Whole Wheat Wrap, Bacon, Romaine, Tomatoes, Avocado, Parmesan, Chipotle Dressing
Weekly Grilled CheeseUS$13.00
Chef's Take on a Classic, Always Fresh & Creative
Zona Signature BurgerUS$17.00
Brioche Bun, Tomato Agro-Dolce, House-Cured Candied Bacon, Caramelized White Onions, Cheddar, Arugula

Zona Made Pasta

Comes with a choice of cup of soup or House Salad

Gemelli Shrimp AlfredoUS$16.00
Fresh Gemelli, Black Pepper Alfredo, Parmesan
Gemelli MediterraneanUS$14.00
Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Pine Nuts, Tomatoes, Cilantro Pesto, Feta
Spaghetti & MeatballUS$15.00
Zona-Made Meatball, Parmesan, Basil

What 448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Tucson
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zona 78 offers a vibrant atmosphere with delightful menu selections. "happy hour is great," featuring "outstanding" food and drinks. The Caesar salad and charcuterie board are highlights, praised for their freshness and flavor. Service is consistently praised, with servers like Billy and Hector described as "fantastic" and "awesome."

448 Reviews

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Abraham
Phoenix
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Elizabeth
VIP
Phoenix
14 reviews
1.0
14 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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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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Eloise
VIP
Washington DC
178 reviews
4.0
178 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were delighted with Zona 78. Nice table outside with a heater. Terrific service from Myles. Excellent wine choices. Exceptional calamari which was not fried. Unusual preparation and very satisfying. Fantastic salads. We will be back regularly.
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Kirk
VIP
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Went for my wife’s birthday.Have been there a number of times over the years and still love the food. Idaho trout was superb. Complimentary brownie & ice cream was a surprise and much appreciated. We’ll be back!
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leah
Kansas City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always great. The pizza is my favorite! Bruschetta is good too!
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Michael
San Diego
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cute place. Busy Saturday night. Good value. I’ll be back.
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Linda
Phoenix
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 24 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were promptly seated. We brought a guest who had never eaten at Zona. We were greeted by several young servers. Drink order was taken very quickly. Then, we ordered our favorite menu item - the bread and cheese board. Actually, the BEST CHARCUTERIE board ever!! We added Burria. My husband ordered a Caesar salad with chicken. It was fresh and a sizeable portion. If it weren't for our limited budget we would eat there much more frequently!!
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Melissa
VIP
Tucson
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hector is awesome! Thank you for a great time n outstanding service!!
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Beth
Tucson
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a good experience here - happy hour is great!
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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 4.5 stars by 448 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.zona78.com/
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.

Zona 78

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Side Salad

Soup & Salad

BBQ Chicken

Shared Plates

Meatball SlidersUS$13.00

Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato BruschettaUS$12.00

Brussels & BaconUS$14.00

Garlic BreadUS$13.00

Bianco PizzaUS$13.00

Wild Caught Sautéed Calamari*US$15.00

Cilantro Hummus & Fresh FlatbreadUS$14.00

Salads

CaesarUS$12.00

Chop ChopUS$13.50

BLT AvocadoUS$13.50

Beet & Goat CheeseUS$13.50

Sesame Tuna*US$17.00

Heirloom Tomato & Fresh MozzarellaUS$15.00

8" Pizza & SaladUS$15.50

Soup & SaladUS$14.00

Side Salad or Side CaesarUS$7.00

Hand Tossed Pizza

Tuscany (Zona Best Seller)US$20.00

MargheritaUS$17.00

BBQ ChickenUS$19.00

Prosciutto & ArugulaUS$19.00

MediterraneanUS$18.00

PizzaboyUS$19.00

Thai ChickenUS$19.00

B.Y.O. PizzaUS$15.00

Sandwiches

Tuscan PaniniUS$14.00

MeatballUS$14.00

Italian Chicken SaladUS$14.00

Chicken WrapUS$14.00

BLT WrapUS$14.00

Weekly Grilled CheeseUS$13.00

Zona Signature BurgerUS$17.00

Zona Made Pasta

Gemelli Shrimp AlfredoUS$16.00

Gemelli MediterraneanUS$14.00

Spaghetti & MeatballUS$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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