Zeppe’s Tavern & Pizzeria

We have been coming here for quite some time and I was never flipped over the service or food. HOWEVER, tonight I had the beef medallions and they were amazing. We love the patio too, so we’ll be back.

One of the best places to meet friends in Newbury. Beautiful building, awesome outdoor patio with fireplace, and great food. Full bar and friendly staff.

I ordered what was supposed to be Lake Erie perch,
It looked and tasted like ocean perch. The service is pretty good food is average at best.

They are lucky to get the one star. Tried delivery twice. First time pizza came undone in the center, to the point it was raw dough. This was after waiting two hours and three phone calls. Second time, pizza was barely done but more than an hour late. Fast forward three months. Tried dine in, ordered cheese ravioli. I figured it would be thaw and boil, how could they mess that up right? Wrong. Still frozen in the centers. I ate the two that were room temperature. When waitress came to clear the plates (it was her first time back to the table), she asked me didn’t I like them, I told her they were still frozen. Really? She said as she glared at the frozen raviolis, as if it were their fault. Sorry, gave you three chances, which was two more than you deserved.

I sat at the bar inside, the wait wasn’t to long for my food and I was by myself. I ordered a drink then food and started to smell cigarette smoke. Outside about 8 feet from the so called AIR WALL LOL, was one women smoking. No one asked me if I wanted another drink but I did get a glass of water after choking on the smoke. Still no offer for another drink, although the guy next to me got asked by both bartenders. As I left I asked the bartender do you always allow smoking in the bar he said they are outside and we checked it out and the AIR WALL protects it. I said then why do I smell it and its not 30 feet from the opening, then he patronized me guess I won’t be back. And will get a hold of Ohio Smoke Free.

I was a little bit wary about going into a restaurant owned by Zeppe’s since all I associated the name with was pizza; I was pleasantly surprised. Walking in, it looked like a typical sports bar, but was clean and nicely lit. My boyfriend and I started out with the «zepperoni rolls» which were hot and filled to bursting with melted cheese and pepperoni (yum!). I ordered the buffalo chicken Alfredo for my entrée which was an interesting combination but it made my taste buds happy. The sauce was creamy and there was a little kick to the chicken that nicely rounded out the flavors. Our waitress brought fresh baked garlic sticks to go with the pasta which I could tell literally just came out of the oven… The portions were huge that I got to take ½ of my meal home in addition to the garlic twists and some of the pepperoni rolls. Bill took home half of his chicken teriyaki too. I definitely will be coming back here

The only thing I don’t like about this place is that it’s always jam packed pull of people. But that’s because it’s good and there isn’t much competition around. The food is good, the servers are friendly, and it has a good atmosphere. I really like having a place to go in Newbury besides Mangias.

This review is based on purchases of the Pizza both in house and carryout, I find that Zeppes Pizza orders are VERY INCONSISTENT, I’ve purchased them usually during a busy time period such as Friday or Saturday’s around 4:30pm to 7pm and no 2 pizzas are the same regardless of the amount of toppings. One time the sauce will be perfect the next it may be to sweet or to sour, yet another may be loose and another goopy and dry. The sausage is a toss up if you order something like sweet sausage hold on cause many times it may be HOT sausage. Pepperoni pizza’s are extremely over seasoned HOT even for pepperoni get those tums out…
One thing I all so find they like to BURN the pizza … Why? who knows, you can tell them «cook it lightly» and «don’t burn the crust» and sure as the sun will rise it will come out BURNT and dry. Zeppes used to have a good pizza but today I think its all about the push and not the great product. this last pizza I ordered was burnt dried and nothing I would of wanted, If i knew I was going to get this kind of poor quality I would of just went to dominos… or pizza pizza, …because this is where this place is heading if the don’t take charge in the kitchen
Management need to supervise the kitchen for quality not production or soon customers will leave and go down the street like I am now gong to do.

Too many teenie-​boopers working (oops, I mean receiving a paycheck for physically standing there) who make it abundantly clear they would rather be somewhere else and the sleezy managers who tolerate it to look «cool» to the female staff, I was beginning to think this was a real life production of the movie ‘Waiting…” I counted no fewer than 16 workers walking through the dining area during our hour-​long stay there. And really, none of that should bother me… especially watching all those super-​stretchy yoga pants or super-​high tight mini skirts… but listening to that «she said, he said» drama for an hour sorta gnaws at the dining experience. It certainly didn’t help speed up the order of grilled pork chops from getting to the table 30 minutes after the order went in. Front of house manager said they wanted to make sure it was cooked thoroughly due to its thickness. *Looking around* Hmmm, a handful of patrons, a huge staff in the back, pork chops, and a half hour??? Sure, OK…
Opened in 2011, this place is one of Zeppe’s latest forays into the tavern world having expanded their pizza empire of 30+ shops throughout northeast Ohio. And while I applaud entrepreneurship and competition, why would you open your 30-​something-​ith store — and the only Zeppe’s or other pizza store for at least 5 miles — directly across from the long-​running, family-​owned local pizza/​Italian restaurant Mangia Mangia which had been there for many years? And while I’m not a fan of Mangia Mangia, this certainly wasn’t a shout-​out for business ethics, fair business practices, or just for being a good business neighbor on Zeppe’s part!
This was our second visit, our first having been a carry out order from their takeout side. Probably won’t be back. I can (and do) make better pizzas at home and Geauga Farms Country Meats has better pork chops that I can grill in far less than half an hour!

Disappointed!
My second visit.
They wouldn’t accept my
certificate. I was told that, as soon as I showed it on my arrival. That was appreciated. Thanks to the busy but cordial bartender.
The PBR was cold and reasonably priced., They also have a good selection of beer, wine and liquor.
They no longer offer a pizza that is smaller then 8 pieces and $ 10.99. The pizza is marginal, the blend of cheese they use is bland and the crust and sauce uninspiring. The hot wings were soggy? I understand this on take out but on eat in its pitiful.
I WAS excited about this place. I felt comfortable going out, sitting at the bar and having a beer by myself. I was willing to overlook the food quality for atmosphere. The place is nice with a great patio. I love being able to look outside if its hot or be outside if its nice. They also have entertainment on certain night of the week.
Its not very friendly for a single person, a symptom of management I assume. The manager stalked by on many occasions, with no apparent destination except maybe to have a smoke? Where has connecting with your patrons gone? This is small town USA and it the lack of warmth is sad.
Not planning on going back. I cant get it to make sense any more. $ 26 for pizza a beer and wings for just myself doesn’t work.
Friends also went last evening. They also experienced a lack of warmth. They were uncharged for items without being warned it would be an upcharge. They are also crossing this place off their list.
There is better food for less in the neighborhood. If you just want to party this may be your pick.