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

448 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

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 Parking
Public transit
Suntran stop in front of restaurant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Meatball SlidersUSD 13.00
Marinara, Ricotta, Brioche Bun
Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato BruschettaUSD 12.00
Garlic Buttered Baguette, Basil, Balsamic Emulsion
Brussels & BaconUSD 14.00
Zona Made Cured Bacon Agro-Dolce
Garlic BreadUSD 13.00
Ciabatta & Garlic Butter
Bianco PizzaUSD 13.00
Mozzarella, Parmesan, Garlic, Truffle Oil, Black Pepper
Wild Caught Sautéed Calamari*USD 15.00
Fennel, Garlic, Red Chili Flake, San Marzano Cream Sauce, Grilled Ciabatta
Cilantro Hummus & Fresh FlatbreadUSD 14.00

Salads

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

CaesarUSD 12.00
Sun Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan, Romaine, Zona-Made Croutons, Caesar Dressing
Chop ChopUSD 13.50
Salami, Turkey, Tomatoes, Romaine, Cilantro, Spiced Pecans, Pears, Parmesan, Pear Vinaigrette
BLT AvocadoUSD 13.50
Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon, Tomatoes, Romaine, Parmesan, Avocado, Chipotle Dressing
Beet & Goat CheeseUSD 13.50
Beets, Fiore Di Capra Goat Cheese, Spring Mix, Spiced Pecans, Green Onions, Sherry Mesquite Honey Vinaigrette
Sesame Tuna*USD 17.00
Spring Mix, Almonds, Oranges, Red Onion, Sesame Ahi Tuna, Sesame Poppy Vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato & Fresh MozzarellaUSD 15.00
Spring Mix, Balsamic Emulsion, Maldon Sea Salt
8" Pizza & SaladUSD 15.50
Choice of any 8" pizza & select salad. No Whole Wheat, No Substitutions, No Gluten Free Available
Soup & SaladUSD 14.00
Select half salad & a cup of soup
Side Salad or Side CaesarUSD 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)USD 20.00
Zona-Made Sausage, Mozzarella, Kalamata Olives, Garlic, Caramelized Onions, Fennel, Portobellos, Basil
MargheritaUSD 17.00
Zona-Made Mozzarella, Local Organic Tomatoes, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
BBQ ChickenUSD 19.00
Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Zona-Made Mozzarella, Cheddar, Chicken, Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Cilantro, Latin Spice
Prosciutto & ArugulaUSD 19.00
Truffle Oil, Mozzarella, Portobellos, Prosciutto, Arugula, Parmesan
MediterraneanUSD 18.00
Feta, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Artichokes, Pine Nuts, Cilantro Pesto
PizzaboyUSD 19.00
Rustic Sauce, Pepperoni, Salami, Zona-Made Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Latin Spice
Thai ChickenUSD 19.00
Thai Peanut Sauce, Pulled Chicken, Mozzarella, Carrots, Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, Cilantro, Latin Spice
B.Y.O. PizzaUSD 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 PaniniUSD 14.00
Roasted Chicken, Mozzarella, Caramelized Onion, Green Bell Peppers, Chipotle Mayo, Ciabatta Roll
MeatballUSD 14.00
Zona-Made Meatballs, Spaghetti Sauce, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Basil, Ciabatta Roll
Italian Chicken SaladUSD 14.00
Chicken, Red Onions, Celery, Almonds, Cranberries, Red Grapes, Parsley, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Sourdough
Chicken WrapUSD 14.00
Whole Wheat Wrap, Feta, Arugula, Spring Mix, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Fresh Mozzarella, Pulled Chicken, Caesar Dressing
BLT WrapUSD 14.00
Whole Wheat Wrap, Bacon, Romaine, Tomatoes, Avocado, Parmesan, Chipotle Dressing
Weekly Grilled CheeseUSD 13.00
Chef's Take on a Classic, Always Fresh & Creative
Zona Signature BurgerUSD 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 AlfredoUSD 16.00
Fresh Gemelli, Black Pepper Alfredo, Parmesan
Gemelli MediterraneanUSD 14.00
Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Pine Nuts, Tomatoes, Cilantro Pesto, Feta
Spaghetti & MeatballUSD 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

Loved For

Tucson
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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

7:00 pm

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 Parking
Public transit
Suntran stop in front of restaurant
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paul Leathers
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 SlidersUSD 13.00

Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato BruschettaUSD 12.00

Brussels & BaconUSD 14.00

Garlic BreadUSD 13.00

Bianco PizzaUSD 13.00

Wild Caught Sautéed Calamari*USD 15.00

Cilantro Hummus & Fresh FlatbreadUSD 14.00

Salads

CaesarUSD 12.00

Chop ChopUSD 13.50

BLT AvocadoUSD 13.50

Beet & Goat CheeseUSD 13.50

Sesame Tuna*USD 17.00

Heirloom Tomato & Fresh MozzarellaUSD 15.00

8" Pizza & SaladUSD 15.50

Soup & SaladUSD 14.00

Side Salad or Side CaesarUSD 7.00

Hand Tossed Pizza

Tuscany (Zona Best Seller)USD 20.00

MargheritaUSD 17.00

BBQ ChickenUSD 19.00

Prosciutto & ArugulaUSD 19.00

MediterraneanUSD 18.00

PizzaboyUSD 19.00

Thai ChickenUSD 19.00

B.Y.O. PizzaUSD 15.00

Sandwiches

Tuscan PaniniUSD 14.00

MeatballUSD 14.00

Italian Chicken SaladUSD 14.00

Chicken WrapUSD 14.00

BLT WrapUSD 14.00

Weekly Grilled CheeseUSD 13.00

Zona Signature BurgerUSD 17.00

Zona Made Pasta

Gemelli Shrimp AlfredoUSD 16.00

Gemelli MediterraneanUSD 14.00

Spaghetti & MeatballUSD 15.00

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