Unpretentious Italian restaurant dishing up traditional pastas, pizzas & sandwiches.
Welcome to Zio Johno’s. Experience the Hometown Taste of Italy at Zio Johno’s –Iowa City, IA – where our secret to success is quality food at low prices!
Our bread, sauces, and pastas are made fresh daily from our own secret blends of spices! The anchor dish of Zio Johno’s is our spaghetti and meat sauce, but we’re sure you’ll also love our pizzas, ravioli, lasagna, and so much more. Whatever you choose, you know you’ll get it for a great price at Zio Johno’s where we strive for fantastic cuisine at affordable prices. Our guests love our restaurant because we serve incredible Italian food without the pretentious atmosphere, simply a place to unwind with good family and friends over a good meal.
Menu
Most Popular Items | |
Gondola Sub Sliced ham, salami, American cheese, and lettuce, served on our homemade bread. |
$4.79 |
Zio Johno’s Special 1/2 Gallon of spaghetti, 1/2 gallon salad & 16” garlic bread. Choice of up to four dressings on the side. Feeds up to 6 people. |
$22.99 |
Garlic Bread Our fresh baked sweet bread toasted to perfection with our delicious garlic seasoning. |
$2.64 |
Cheese Pizza Classic cheese or create your own pizza. |
$8.79 |
Bucket Of Spaghetti Bucket of Spaghetti with meat sauce….. {{Served Ala Carte – Pasta & Sauce only.}} |
$11.99 |
Baked Lasagna Dinner Simply the best… baked traditional style: layers of ground beef & lasagna noodles in our savory sauce with a blend of parmesan, ricotta & mozzarella cheeses. |
$10.99 |
Family 16” Garlic Bread Our fresh baked sweet bread toasted to perfection with our delicious garlic seasoning. |
$4.19 |
Ultimate Feast Special 1/2 Gallon of spaghetti, 1/2 gallon salad, 16” gondola & 16” garlic bread. Choice of four dressings on the side. Feeds up to 6 people. |
$29.99 |
Sicilian Feast Special 1/2 Gallon of spaghetti, 12” one topping pizza, and 16” garlic bread. Feeds up to 6 people. |
$25.99 |
Stuffed Pasta Special 1/2 Gallon of pasta choice of beef ravioli, cheese ravioli or mixed ravioli, 16” garlic bread & 2 liter pepsi choice of pepsi, diet pepsi, mountain dew, diet mountain dew, mist twist or cherry pepsi. Feeds up to 4 people. |
$25.99 |
Family Feast Special 1/2 gallon of spaghetti, 16” gondola, and 16” garlic bread. Feeds up to 6 people. |
$22.99 |
Build Your Own Pizza | |
Cheese Pizza Classic cheese or create your own pizza. |
$8.79 |
Zio’s Original Pizza | |
Chicken Alfredo Pizza A mouthwatering combination of seasoned chicken and our homemade Alfredo sauce. |
$13.99 |
Chicken & Pesto Pizza Pesto sauce with seasoned marinated chicken breast, caramelized onions, bacon, tomatoes & roasted red peppers. |
$13.99 |
Meatball Madness Pizza Meatballs, mushrooms, red onions, red and green peppers. |
$13.99 |
Supreme Pizza Ham, pepperoni, hamburger, red onions, green peppers, mushrooms and black olives. |
$14.99 |
All Meat Pizza Ham, Italian sausage, hamburger, pepperoni. |
$13.49 |
Mediterranean Pizza Italian sausage, pepperoni, black olives, green olives, green peppers, red onions and roasted red peppers. |
$13.99 |
Angelo Pizza Salami, Italian sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions, black olives, roasted red peppers & our zesty pizza sauce. |
$13.99 |
Combo Pizza Italian sausage, pepperoni, red onions, green peppers. |
$13.49 |
Veggie Pizza Mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, black olives, and green olives. |
$13.49 |
Family Combination Specials | |
Zio Johno’s Special 1/2 Gallon of spaghetti, 1/2 gallon salad & 16” garlic bread. Choice of up to four dressings on the side. Feeds up to 6 people. |
$22.99 |
Party Planner Special 1/2 gallon of spaghetti, 1/2 gallon of beef ravioli, two 16” garlic bread & 16” gondola sub. Feeds up to 10 people. |
$39.99 |
Casa Famiglia Speciale Bucket of spaghetti with meat sauce, 12 inches 1 topping pizza, 16-inch garlic bread, 16-inch gondola sub. |
$32.99 |
2×2 Special Two 1/2 gallons spaghetti & two 16” garlic bread. Feed up to 8 people. |
$28.99 |
Family Lasagna Special Served with garlic bread. |
$22.99 |
Ultimate Feast Special 1/2 Gallon of spaghetti, 1/2 gallon salad, 16” gondola & 16” garlic bread. Choice of four dressings on the side. Feeds up to 6 people. |
$29.99 |
Sicilian Feast Special 1/2 Gallon of spaghetti, 12” one topping pizza, and 16” garlic bread. Feeds up to 6 people. |
$25.99 |
Stuffed Pasta Special 1/2 Gallon of pasta choice of beef ravioli, cheese ravioli or mixed ravioli, 16” garlic bread & 2 liter pepsi choice of pepsi, diet pepsi, mountain dew, diet mountain dew, mist twist or cherry pepsi. Feeds up to 4 people. |
$25.99 |
Family Feast Special 1/2 gallon of spaghetti, 16” gondola, and 16” garlic bread. Feeds up to 6 people. |
$22.99 |
Zio’s Pasta and Bread – serving for 1 | |
Spaghetti Dinner A hearty portion of perfect pasta covered in our signature meat sauce. |
$7.99 |
Mostaccioli Dinner Penne, little tubes of pasta smothered in our signature meat sauce. |
$8.39 |
Fettuccini Alfredo Dinner A warm bed of long flat noodles covered with our rich alfredo sauce. |
$9.39 |
Chicken Alfredo Pasta Dinner Fettuccine alfredo with seasoned marinated diced chicken. |
$11.99 |
Stuffed Ravioli Dinner Beef or cheese-filled pasta pillows covered with our famous meat sauce or marinara sauce. |
$9.39 |
Tortellini Dinner A mixture of beef & cheese stuffed into pasta, folded over & topped with our signature meat sauce. |
$9.39 |
Baked Lasagna Dinner Simply the best… baked traditional style: layers of ground beef & lasagna noodles in our savory sauce with a blend of parmesan, ricotta & mozzarella cheeses. |
$10.99 |
Appetizers | |
Z Sampler Zi “O” rings (onion rings), fried mozzarella sticks, fried cheese ravioli, fried portabella mushrooms. Served with marinara sauce on the side. |
$10.99 |
Fried Cheese Ravioli Pillows of pasta fried with three cheeses, rolled in a light breading and deep fried. Served with marinara sauce on the side. |
$7.79 |
Fried Portabella Mushroom Hearty portabella wedges, thinly crusted. Served with marinara sauce on the side. |
$8.49 |
Zi “O” Rings Onion rings. Crispy, sweet beer battered rings of onions, served with homemade marinara sauce. Served with marinara sauce on the side. |
$7.79 |
Fried Mozzarella Sticks 8 sticks of mozzarella cheese coated in an Italian seasoned crumb breading, deep-fried to a golden brown. Served with marinara sauce on the side. |
$8.79 |
Crispy Fries Perfect French Fries. Served with marinara sauce on the side. |
$3.69 |
Zio’s Famous Big Subs | |
Chicken Ranch Sub Perfectly seasoned marinated chicken breast covered with mozzarella cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes & our ranch dressing. |
$8.09 |
Gyro A mixture of lamb & beef meats cooked on a vertical broiler. Served with tomatoes, onions, & Grecian sauce on warm pita bread. |
$5.99 |
Pizza Bread Open-faced. Our meat sauce covered with mozzarella cheese and baked on our homemade bread. |
$4.09 |
Hot Ham & Cheese Sub Layers of sliced deli ham and American cheese. |
$5.59 |
Gondola Sub Sliced ham, salami, American cheese, and lettuce, served on our homemade bread. |
$4.79 |
Italian Meatball Sub A bit messy. Our homemade meatballs piled on fresh bread, topped with our famous meat sauce smothered with mozzarella cheese. |
$8.29 |
Pepperoni Bread Open-faced. Our meat sauce covered with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices baked on our homemade bread. |
$5.19 |
Family Size a la carte Serving for 4 | |
Family Meat Lasagna – 4 Pieces Simply the Best! Four(4) pieces of our amazing traditional meat lasagna baked fresh daily….. {{Served Ala Carte – Lasagna only.}} Add 16″ Garlic Bread for $4.09 |
$22.99 |
Bucket Of Spaghetti Bucket of Spaghetti with meat sauce….. {{Served Ala Carte – Pasta & Sauce only.}} |
$11.99 |
Don’t Forget The MeatballZ Ground meat rolled into small spheres, prepared with bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning. |
$1.09 |
Bucket Of Mostaccioli Bucket of Mostaccioli (Penne) with Meat Sauce….. {{Served Ala Carte – Pasta & Sauce only.}} |
$12.99 |
Bucket Of Beef Ravioli Bucket of Beef Ravioli with meat sauce….. {{Served Ala Carte – Pasta & Sauce only.}} |
$21.99 |
Bucket Of Cheese Ravioli Bucket of cheese filled pasta pillows topped with marinara or meat sauce….. {{Served Ala Carte – Pasta & Sauce only.}} |
$21.99 |
Bucket Of Tortellini Bucket of Beef filled Tortellini with Meat Sauce….. {{Served Ala Carte – Pasta & Sauce only.}} |
$21.99 |
Bucket Of Fettuccine Alfredo Bucket of Fettuccini Alfredo: long flat noodles covered with our rich Alfredo sauce….. {{Served Ala Carte – Pasta & Sauce only.}} |
$18.99 |
Bucket Of Chicken Alfredo Bucket of Fettuccini Noodles with Cubed, Grilled Chicken Breast, with our savory homemade alfredo sauce….. {{Served Ala Carte – Pasta & Sauce only.}} |
$23.99 |
Bucket Of Tossed Salad Fresh crispy lettuce with shavings of carrot and red cabbage. Choice of dressing on the side – four 2 oz. servings. |
$9.99 |
Family 16” Garlic Bread Our fresh baked sweet bread toasted to perfection with our delicious garlic seasoning. |
$4.19 |
Family 16” Garlic Cheese Bread Our fantastic garlic bread with melted mozzarella. |
$6.99 |
Family 16” Cinnamon Bread Our fresh baked sweet bread toasted to perfection with amazing cinnamon butter. |
$4.19 |
Soups | |
Chicken Noodle Soup Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup |
$4.19 |
Soup Of The Day Please call the restaurant for today’s selection, 319-358-0011. |
$4.19 |
Salads | |
Caesar Chicken Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, seasoned chicken breast, shredded parmesan cheese, black olives & our homemade croutons. |
$9.39 |
Chicken Salad Seasoned chicken breast, tomatoes, black olives, mozzarella cheese over fresh crispy lettuce. |
$9.39 |
Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, black olives & our homemade croutons. |
$5.19 |
Dinner Salad Fresh crispy lettuce with choice of dressing. |
$3.19 |
Chef Salad A bed of fresh crispy lettuce topped with ham, salami, American cheese and topped with a sliced egg. |
$9.39 |
Side Orders | |
Garlic Bread Our fresh baked sweet bread toasted to perfection with our delicious garlic seasoning. |
$2.64 |
Garlic Cheese Bread Garlic bread with melted mozzarella cheese. |
$3.99 |
Fresh Baked Sweet Bread There’s nothing better than a slice of freshly baked bread, especially when it has chocolate, jam, cinnamon. |
$1.69 |
Cinnamon Bread Baked mini-loaves of bread, covered in cinnamon and granulated sugar. |
$2.64 |
Seasoned Marinated Chicken Cubed. |
$3.49 |
Side Of Extra Sauce Side of Extra Sauce |
$1.30 |
Parmesan Cheese To go only. |
$0.45 |
Homemade Meatballs Ground meat rolled into small spheres, prepared with bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning. |
$1.09 |
Extras | |
Ranch Dressing Ranch Dressing |
$0.49 |
French Dressing French Dressing |
$0.49 |
Honey Mustard Dressing Honey Mustard Dressing |
$0.49 |
Thousand Island Dressing Thousand Island Dressing |
$0.49 |
Caesar Dressing Caesar Dressing |
$0.49 |
Homemade Italian Dressing Homemade Italian Dressing |
$0.49 |
Bleu Cheese Dressing Bleu Cheese Dressing |
$0.49 |
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing |
$0.49 |
Fat Free Ranch Dressing Fat Free Ranch Dressing |
$0.49 |
Fat Free French Dressing Fat Free French Dressing |
$0.49 |
Oil & Vinegar Dressing Oil & Vinegar Dressing |
$0.49 |
Zio’s Original Calzones | |
Chicken Alfredo Calzone A mouthwatering combination of seasoned chicken and our homemade Alfredo sauce. |
$13.99 |
Chicken Pesto Calzone Pesto sauce with seasoned marinated chicken breast, caramelized onions, bacon, tomatoes & roasted red peppers. |
$13.99 |
Meatball Madness Calzone Meatballs, mushrooms, red onions, red and green peppers. |
$13.99 |
Supreme Calzone Ham, pepperoni, hamburger, red onions, green peppers, mushrooms and black olives. |
$14.99 |
All Meat Calzone Ham, Italian sausage, hamburger, pepperoni. |
$13.49 |
Mediterranean Calzone Italian sausage, pepperoni, black olives, green olives, green peppers, red onions and roasted red peppers. |
$13.99 |
Angelo Calzone Salami, Italian sausage, mushrooms, caramelized onions, black olives, roasted red peppers, and our zesty pizza sauce. |
$13.99 |
Combo Calzone Italian sausage, pepperoni, red onions, green peppers. |
$13.49 |
Veggie Calzone Mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, black olives, and green olives. |
$13.49 |
Build Your Own Calzone Made with ricotta cheese and mozzarella. |
$8.79 |
Desserts | |
Tiramisu Classic italian wedding cake made with mascarpone cheese and lady’s fingers. |
$6.00 |
Chocolate Cake Rick, dense layered chocolate cake. |
$6.00 |
Fifth Ave New York Cheesecake Luscious, rich and creamy cheesecake with your choice strawberry or blueberry topping. |
$6.00 |
Beverages | |
Soda 2 liter Pepsi products. |
$3.50 |
Kids Meals | |
Kid’s Grilled Cheese American cheese on our homemade bread served with fries. |
$5.99 |
Kid’s Chicken Tenders Real chicken meat served with brew city fries. |
$5.99 |
Kid’s Cheese Pizza With our homemade pizza crust. |
$5.99 |
Kid’s Pepperoni Pizza With our homemade pizza crust. |
$5.99 |
Kid’s Italian Sausage Pizza With our homemade pizza crust. |
$5.99 |
Kid’s Zio’s Famous Spaghetti Zio’s perfect pasta topped with our signature meat sauce served with our homemade garlic bread. |
$5.99 |
Kid’s Beef Ravioli Beef filled pillows topped with meat sauce served with our homemade garlic bread. |
$5.99 |
Lunch Specials | |
6” Gondola Sub Lunch Available 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Monday – Saturday. Ham, salami, American cheese, lettuce on our fresh baked bread, served with chips. |
$5.99 |
6” Pizza Bread Lunch Available 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Monday – Saturday. Our meat sauce covered with mozzarella cheese and baked on our homemade bread served with chips. Open-faced. |
$6.29 |
6” Hot Ham & Cheese Sub Lunch Available 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Monday – Saturday. Layers of sliced deli ham and American cheese served with chips. |
$5.99 |
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Lunch Available 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Monday – Saturday. All pasta lunches are served with garlic bread. |
$5.99 |
Mostaccili With Meat Sauce Lunch Available 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Monday – saturday. All pasta lunches are served with garlic bread. Little tubes of pasta smothered in our signature meat sauce. |
$6.29 |
Gyro Lunch Available 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Monday – Saturday. Beef & lamb, tomatoes, onions and Grecian sauce with a warm pita bread, served with chips. |
$7.99 |
Beef Ravioli Lunch Available 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Monday – Saturday. All pasta lunches are served with garlic bread. Beef filled pasta pillows covered with our famous meat sauce. |
$7.99 |
Meat Lasagna Lunch Available 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Monday – Saturday. All pasta lunches are served with garlic bread. Simply the best! Baked traditional style: layers of ground beef and lasagna noodles in our savory sauce with a blend of parmesan, ricotta, and mozzarella cheeses. |
$7.99 |
Fettuccine Alfredo Lunch Available 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Monday – Saturday. All pasta lunches are served with garlic bread. A warm bed of long flat noodles covered with our rich Alfredo sauce. |
$7.99 |
Catering | |
Spaghetti Catering Full pan serves 25-30 people and is 20” 3/4 x 12” 3/4. Half size is 13” x 10” 1/4. |
$45.00 |
Mostaccioli Catering Full pan serves 25-30 people and is 20” 3/4 x 12” 3/4. Half size is 13” x 10” 1/4. |
$50.00 |
Tortellini Catering Full pan serves 25-30 people and is 20” 3/4 x 12” 3/4. Half size is 13” x 10” 1/4. |
$70.00 |
Beef Ravioli Catering Full pan serves 25-30 people and is 20” 3/4 x 12” 3/4. Half size is 13” x 10” 1/4. |
$70.00 |
Cheese Ravioli Catering Full pan serves 25-30 people and is 20” 3/4 x 12” 3/4. Half size is 13” x 10” 1/4. |
$70.00 |
Fettuccine Alfredo Catering Full pan serves 25-30 people and is 20” 3/4 x 12” 3/4. Half size is 13” x 10” 1/4. |
$65.00 |
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Catering Full pan serves 25-30 people and is 20” 3/4 x 12” 3/4. Half size is 13” x 10” 1/4. |
$75.00 |
Lasagna Catering Full pan serves 25-30 people and is 20” 3/4 x 12” 3/4. Half size is 13” x 10” 1/4. Comes in 24-36 pieces. |
$70.00 |
Tossed Salad Catering Includes dressing on the side. |
$30.00 |
All Meat Calzone Catering Ham, Italian sausage, hamburger, pepperoni. |
$13.49 |
Garlic Bread Catering Cut ready to serve. 16” Loaf: 1 loaf per 5 people. |
$4.19 |
Fresh Bread Catering Cut into 6 pieces, butter on the side. 16” Loaf: 1 loaf per 5 people. |
$2.99 |
Gondola Sub Catering Cut to 2-3-4-6-8 pieces. |
$8.19 |
Spaghetti & Garlic Bread Catering Spaghetti & Garlic Bread Catering |
$99.00 |
Veggie Calzone Catering Mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, black olives, and green olives. |
$13.49 |
Special | |
12” One Topping Pizza, Bucket Of Spaghetti With Meat Sauce Special 12” one-topping pizza, bucket of spaghetti with meat sauce, 16” gondola sub & 16” loaf of garlic bread for $29.99 |
$29.99 |
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Contact Zio Johno’s – Iowa City
Address: 342 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246
Phone: (319) 358-0011
Website: https://www.ziojohnos.com/
Hours
Friday | 11AM–9PM |
Saturday | 11AM–9PM |
Sunday | 11AM–8:30PM |
Monday | 11AM–9PM |
Tuesday | 11AM–9PM |
Wednesday | 11AM–9PM |
Thursday | 11AM–9PM |