Zona 78

Name: Zona 78
Address: 7301 E. Tanque Verde, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85715
Telephone: (520) 296-7878
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

288 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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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.*

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

11:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(520) 296-7878

Delivery

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, American, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(520) 296-7878
Website
http://www.zona78.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
German Otta
Catering
See our menu or call to personalize your catering needs.

Location
7301 E. Tanque Verde Tucson, AZ 85715
Neighborhood
East Tucson
Cross street
Rancho Esperanza
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Suntran stop in front of restaurant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Meatball Sliders$13.00
Marinara, Ricotta, Brioche Bun
Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Bruschetta$12.00
Garlic Buttered Baguette, Basil, Balsamic Emulsion
Brussels & Bacon$13.00
Zona Made Cured Bacon Agro-Dolce
Garlic Bread$13.00
Beyond Bread™ Ciabatta & Garlic Butter
Cilantro Hummus & Fresh Flatbread$12.00
Bianco Pizza$13.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Garlic, Truffle Oil, Black Pepper
Charcuterie Board$18.00
Artisanal Salumi, Assorted Cheeses, Almonds, Olives, Seasonal Jam, Grilled Ciabatta
Wild Caught Sautéed Calamari$14.00
Fennel, Garlic, Red Chili Flake, San Marzano Cream Sauce, Beyond Bread Grilled Ciabatta
Chefs Bruschetta Board
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Relish Truffle Ricotta & Spiced Pecans Goat Cheese & Fig
- 2 For$12.00
- 3 For$14.00

Salads

Add Chicken +$4.50 or Tuna +$6

Caesar$11.00
Sun Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan, Romaine, Zona-Made Croutons, Caesar Dressing
Chop Chop$12.00
Salami, Turkey, Tomatoes, Romaine, Cilantro, Spiced Pecans, Pears, Parmesan, Pear Vinaigrette
BLT Avocado$12.00
Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Romaine, Parmesan, Avocado, Chipotle Dressing
Soup & Salad$13.00
Select half salad & a cup of soup
Sesame Tuna$15.00
Spring Mix, Almonds, Oranges, Red Onion, Sesame Ahi Tuna, Sesame Poppy Vinaigrette
Beet & Goat Cheese$12.00
Beets, Fiore Di Capra Goat Cheese, Spring Mix, Spiced Pecans, Green Onions, Sherry Mesquite Honey Vinaigrette
Tomato & Burrata$15.00
Arugula, Marinated Beets, Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Burrata, Maldon Sea Salt
Side Salad or Side Caesar$6.00

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)$18.00
Zona-Made Sausage, Mozzarella, Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Caramelized Onions, Fennel, Portobellos, Basil
Margherita$16.00
Zona-Made Mozzarella, Local Organic Tomatoes, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
BBQ Chicken$17.00
Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Zona-Made Mozzarella, Cheddar, Chicken, Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Cilantro, Latin Spice
Prosciutto & Arugula$17.00
Truffle Oil, Mozzarella, Portobellos, Prosciutto, Arugula, Parmesan
Mediterranean$17.00
Feta, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Artichokes, Pine Nuts, Cilantro Pesto
Pizzaboy$17.00
Rustic Sauce, Pepperoni, Salami, Zona-Made Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Latin Spice
Thai Chicken$17.00
Thai Peanut Sauce, Pulled Chicken, Mozzarella, Carrots, Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, Cilantro & Latin Spice
B.Y.O. Pizza$12.00
Rustic Sauce, Mozzarella. Additional Toppings available starting at $1.50 each

Sandwiches

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

Tuscan Panini$12.50
Roasted Chicken, Mozzarella, Caramelized Onion, Green Bell Peppers, Chipotle Mayo, Ciabatta Roll
Meatball$13.00
Zona-Made Meatballs, Spaghetti Sauce, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Basil, Ciabatta Roll
Italian Chicken Salad$12.50
Chicken, Red Onions, Celery, Almonds, Cranberries, Red Grapes, Parsley, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Sourdough
Chicken Wrap$12.00
Whole Wheat Wrap, Feta, Arugula, Spring Mix, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Pulled Chicken, Caesar Dressing
BLT Wrap$12.00
Whole Wheat Wrap, Bacon, Romaine, Tomatoes, Avocado, Parmesan, Chipotle Dressing
Weekly Grilled Cheese$11.00
Chefs Take on a Classic, Always Fresh & Creative

Zona Made Pasta

Comes with a choice of cup of soup or House Salad

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

What 288 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
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tucson
Notable Wine List
Tucson
Vibrant Bar Scene
Tucson
Notable Wine List
Tucson
Vibrant Bar Scene

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karenh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the host to our server everyone was great. Being gluten free I’m always changing what I order and they were very accommodating. Great food!
G
Gustoman
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice Mother's Day Celebration! Mt bride had the Salmon Primaverra with Spaghetti Squash and I had the Rainbow Trout. Both meals were exceptional and our server Jonathan was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food Great wine Great atmosphere
LI
LisaI
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Adding a good bread would increase value. Noise level hard for me
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Very disappointed with what was one of our favorite restaurants in Tucson. It seems everything has gone downhill. The costs has gone up dramatically and the service was far less than acceptable. We weren’t told of the specials, we had to track down someone to refill our drinks, you can’t hear yourself think much less have a conversation, because the music is so loud. All of this was at 5:30, well before the normal rush. The staff was busy talking to each other rather than serving the customers, Just very disappointed. The food was very good as usual but not sure we’ll be going back.
TM
TraceyM
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious and the service was fabulous! Will definitely go back when I’m in the area again.
JO
JohnO
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience3
The restaurant did not enough staff. The service was extremely slow.
CH
CharlesH
Tucson
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Pasta perfectly cooked. Meatballs hard, dry. Wine offer good. Red sauce a bit acidic for my taste. Pizza tasty and good crust.
RB
RBAZ
Washington DC
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
Sadly this was a pre—covid favorite that has gotten lost along the way. The food was not quality. Calamari used to be great, it was lukewarm and there was very little sauce. The chicken Parmesan was a lump with melted cheese on top, very little sauce on cold pasta. Only thing that saved the evening was that the server was pleasant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
It was a great night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
We had a lovely evening sitting outside on the patio. Great service, good food and perfect weather added up to a great evening! I had the eggplant parmigiana and my husband ordered the salmon plate. Both were good but the salmon was outstanding! It was cooked to perfection with yummy vegetables on the side. This place is very busy and popular but the noise level outside was great! A nice evening!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Zona 78 has been one of our favorites since we moved to Tucson six years ago!
DT
DonT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Not good at writing reviews - first time there. Enjoyed the food, but a little bit noisy for conversation. My compliments to the staff.
WM
WaltM
Phoenix
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have never had a bad experience at Zona 78. Adrian was a good server as were his assistants.
SS
StaceyS
Charlotte
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The pasta was over salted but the eggplant parmesan was exceptional.
DB
DavidB
Tucson
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Zona 78 never disappoints. Food is always very good. Service is friendly and professional. It’s too bad they are in a linear center on a busy street where a really nice outdoor patio is not possible … but the food always overcomes that one tiny shortcoming.
MI
MICHAELR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent and served in a timely manner. Waitress was very personable and attentive
LM
LisaMaria
Tucson
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friday night special = Lasagna, and it was delizioso! If you’re a whiskey fan the Tribeca won’t disappoint. Our server was fantastic and hopefully we’ll see him again next Friday!!!!
TS
TucsonS
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
Weak drinks as bar ran out of bacardi. Never brought side salads that we ordered with meal. No one managing our table. Will not return.
BK
BeckyK
Tucson
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
We came as a special occasion. Food was great as always.
g
garym
Tucson
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zona is back ! Best value in Tucson for very good Italian food . home made antpasti, Great service .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food,cocktails and service
JM
JimM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We always go here when we visit Tucson. Food is really good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was Valentine’s Day so it was very busy. It took 1 and 1/2 hours to get the food. We saw people that came in after us eating first. The food was delicious, I had the rigatoni it seemed it had been sitting in an oven for awhile, it was a little dry. Also only had two small pieces of sausage. My mother had the lamb gnocchi and it was lukewarm, the taste was good.
MK
MikeK
Phoenix
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner experience and the food is always excellent.
BB
BrianB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Our experiance was just OK. To be fair it was Valentine's day and it was a bit crazy. The food was good and portions were good sized. I would give it another try to be fair.
MW
MarieW
Tucson
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shea was very good, polite & came back often & checked on us the salmon was excellent!
TK
TomK
Tucson
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Eaten here before and we’re pleased. This was Valentines Day weekend and busy but understaffed. Slow service, food that was not hot and underdone pasta on all plates. Very disappointed!!
GF
GoodForbirthdayvisit
Chicago
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Nice shared plates, especially the grilled calamari. Mexican shrimp pasta dish was very good- not to heavy on the cheese sauce. Decent dessert menu. One con is the $15 corkage fee for all bottled wine.
M
Mike
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food with a wide variety of choices. Excellent service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were greeted and immediately taken to a booth. Food was excellent & service was flawless. Very enjoyable evening
k
kare
Denver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
The shrimp alfredo was blah. The other people in our party enjoyed their items. The later it got the noisier it became and was hard to hear.
JB
JanetB
Las Vegas
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
This used to be our favorite restaurant. The menu has changed, many of the same items such as the chop chop salad are prepared differently and are not as good and even the pizza was just passable. Very disappointing.
n
nancycg
Phoenix
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was the best service we have had at this restaurant. Food was good and really a good experience
CF
CustomerFL
Tucson
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu. Super Happy Hour.
BM
Back4More
Phoenix
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Meatball sandwich was very good. bread was excellent greens were fresh.
J
James
Indiana
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Had the Wild Mexican Shrimp Alfredo which was blander than expected and the Alfredo sauce was watery. But the shrimp were plentiful and good and the pasta was cooked just right. My wife had the chicken parmigiano and reported her pasta was chewy.
k
klh1
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We eat at Zona's frequently and are never disappointed. The service, the food, the ambience is always wonderful.
YE
YolandaE
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic. Our server, Shay, was extremely attentive and friendly. We will definitely be going back!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tucson
12 reviews
vip
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience2
This was by far the worst Italian food I’ve ever had. I’d rather eat at Olive Garden, and that’s saying something coming from someone who is 75% of Italian descent. The alfredo sauce on my pasta had absolutely no taste, and the frozen shrimp I buy at the grocery store tastes better. The sauce on the calamari was super bland. I don’t know who runs/owns this restaurant, but they are definitely not Italian or trained in Italian cuisine.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Zona 78 using the Order Online button. Zona 78 also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 296-7878.

Zona 78 is rated 4.5 stars by 288 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

11:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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(520) 296-7878

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7301 E. Tanque Verde Tucson, AZ 85715

Additional information

Cross street
Rancho Esperanza
Neighborhood
East Tucson
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
German Otta
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zona78.com/
Phone number
(520) 296-7878
Catering
See our menu or call to personalize your catering needs.

Zona 78

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Pizzaboy

Mediterranean Gemelli

Eggplant Parmigiano

Shared Plates

Meatball Sliders$13.00

Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Bruschetta$12.00

Brussels & Bacon$13.00

Garlic Bread$13.00

Cilantro Hummus & Fresh Flatbread$12.00

Bianco Pizza$13.00

Charcuterie Board$18.00

Wild Caught Sautéed Calamari$14.00

Chefs Bruschetta Board

Salads

Caesar$11.00

Chop Chop$12.00

BLT Avocado$12.00

Soup & Salad$13.00

Sesame Tuna$15.00

Beet & Goat Cheese$12.00

Tomato & Burrata$15.00

Side Salad or Side Caesar$6.00

Hand Tossed Pizza

Tuscany (Zona Best Seller)$18.00

Margherita$16.00

BBQ Chicken$17.00

Prosciutto & Arugula$17.00

Mediterranean$17.00

Pizzaboy$17.00

Thai Chicken$17.00

B.Y.O. Pizza$12.00

Sandwiches

Tuscan Panini$12.50

Meatball$13.00

Italian Chicken Salad$12.50

Chicken Wrap$12.00

BLT Wrap$12.00

Weekly Grilled Cheese$11.00

Zona Made Pasta

Gemelli Meditteranean$14.00

Gemelli Shrimp Alfredo$16.00

Spaghetti & Meatball$15.00

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