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Zona 78, Tucson, AZ

Zona 78

4.5
4.5
447 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
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 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

What 447 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
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Lively

  • Tucson

    Lively

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."

447 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Phoenix

    14 reviews

    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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!!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. 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!!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. 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!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Lindsey

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved the wide menu selections and the option for a pizza and salad for a reasonable price. Plus cool that they have house made fresh mozzarella. I wish the pizza had been tastier though. It was like the dough and sauce didn’t have enough salt or flavor. And no oil/fat whatsoever. So the pizza just felt cardboardy. It was not like a Neapolitan pizza crust but much stiffer. But of course you can add salt and they brought me olive oil I requested to dip crusts. The Caesar salad was great and had sun dried tomatoes that were yummy. Service was great. Noisy dining room though.

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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 447 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 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 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
  • 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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