Pépé Zino
Dining room of the Pepe Zino Italian restaurant, guests seated under rattan pendant lights
A real Italian table near you

Italian Restaurant Near Me

Looking for an Italian restaurant near you? Pepe Zino brings together Italian chefs, 100% homemade cooking and ingredients imported from Italy, in Aubagne, a few minutes from Gemenos, Roquevaire, La Penne-sur-Huveaune or La Valentine.

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At the centre of the area

100 Impasse des Martinets in Aubagne, free parking right nearby

100% handmade kitchen

Pasta, Neapolitan pizzas, antipasti and desserts made on site by Italian chefs

Open 7 days a week

Lunch 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and dinner 7:00 PM-10:30 PM, Sunday included

120 seats

Indoor dining room and bright veranda, sized for families and groups

Neapolitan margherita pizza with melted cheese and a fresh basil leaf
Near you, the real question

Finding a genuine Italian close to home

"Italian restaurant near me": the search is easy, the answer less so. Between Aubagne, Marseille and the coast, places carrying the Italian label are everywhere. What is missing is consistency: bought-in pasta, defrosted pizzas and desserts delivered in trays dilute the promise fast once the plate hits the table.

At Pepe Zino, the marker is elsewhere. Italian chefs, a manager who is Italian too, 100% homemade cooking and a large majority of ingredients imported from Italy. That is what separates a real table from a place that just borrows the word.

Three plates of Italian pasta arranged side by side on a counter
Made in-house, every day

An Italian kitchen prepared on site

Antipasti and sharing boards, salads, pasta, Neapolitan pizzas and desserts: the menu covers the classic Italian repertoire at lunch and dinner, with a €14 Lunch Set on top from Monday to Friday. Everything is prepared on site by our Italian brigade.

Extra virgin olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes, PDO cheeses, Italian cured meats: a large majority of the ingredients comes directly from Italy. They are what give the sauce its sweetness, the cheese its melt and the tiramisu its hold.

Italian dishes shared in the centre of a convivial table at Pepe Zino
This lunchtime, tonight, this weekend

When to come to Pepe Zino

Looking for an Italian restaurant near you often means wanting a table for later today. Here is how each service runs, so you can pick the right moment.

Weekday lunch

Service from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Monday to Friday, the Lunch Set pairs a drink with a pizza (Marinara, Margherita, Regina) or pasta (Cacio e Pepe, Arrabbiata, Pesto di Liguria). Tuesday to Thursday lunches are usually the quietest.

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Evening

Service from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with the full menu and a complimentary glass of prosecco with evening meals. Arriving at opening time, 7 PM, or after 9 PM gives you more choice of tables.

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Weekends and families

Open on Sundays and public holidays. At weekends, booking is essential. Families are welcome: a Menu Bambino for children and high chairs for the little ones.

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One area, several towns

Around Aubagne, Marseille and the coast

The restaurant sits at 100 Impasse des Martinets, on the east side of Aubagne (13400), with free parking right nearby. You get there via the A50 or through the Huveaune valley, usually without crossing the town centre, at lunch and in the evening alike.

Gemenos next door, Roquevaire and La Penne-sur-Huveaune in the valley, Cassis and La Ciotat on the coast, La Valentine, Allauch, Plan-de-Cuques and Marseille by motorway: every neighbouring town is within easy driving distance. Seven days a week, the menu is served at lunch and dinner, with 120 seats including 60 in the veranda.

Neighbouring towns

Italian restaurant near you: distances and driving times

Road distances measured from the centre of each town to the restaurant, with a time range depending on traffic. Each page details the route, parking and what awaits you at the table.

Italian restaurant near Aubagne town centre

3.6 km · 5-10 min

Italian restaurant near Gemenos

4 km · 5-10 min

Italian restaurant near Roquevaire

6.5 km · 10-15 min

Italian restaurant near La Penne-sur-Huveaune

9 km · 10-15 min

Italian restaurant near La Valentine (Marseille 11th)

13 km · 12-20 min

Italian restaurant near Cassis

14 km · 15-25 min

Italian restaurant near La Ciotat

16 km · 15-25 min

Italian restaurant near Allauch

17.5 km · 20-30 min

Italian restaurant near Plan-de-Cuques

20 km · 20-30 min

Italian restaurant near Central Marseille

23 km · 25-35 min

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Your questions

Italian restaurant near me: frequently asked questions

How can I find a good Italian restaurant near me?

A few markers rarely lie: a genuinely Italian brigade, 100% homemade cooking, core ingredients imported from Italy and a menu that is not limited to pizza. At Pepe Zino, in Aubagne, that is exactly the stance, with dine-in service only.

Where exactly is Pepe Zino?

The restaurant is at 100 Impasse des Martinets, on the east side of Aubagne (13400), with free parking right nearby. It is easy to reach from the A50 motorway, at lunch and in the evening.

What are the opening hours?

We are open seven days a week, Sundays and public holidays included. Lunch service from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and dinner from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The menu is served at both services, and a €14 Lunch Set is offered Monday to Friday at lunchtime.

Which towns do guests come from?

From Gemenos, allow 5 to 10 minutes; from Roquevaire or La Penne-sur-Huveaune, 10 to 15 minutes; from La Valentine, Cassis or La Ciotat, about 15 to 25 minutes; from Allauch, Plan-de-Cuques or central Marseille, 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic. Each town has its own page with the detailed route.

Can we come without a booking?

Yes, but a free table is not guaranteed, especially in the evening and at weekends. At weekends, booking is essential: call 09 60 37 25 97. On weekdays, Tuesday to Thursday lunches are usually the quietest.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, the Menu Bambino: a drink, pasta with tomato and basil sauce or a Margherita pizza, then one scoop of ice cream. High chairs are available for young children.

Can we book for a group?

Yes. With 120 seats including 60 in the veranda, groups are welcome, and partial privatisation is possible from 30 guests. A tailored set menu is arranged by phone on 09 60 37 25 97, and the free parking right nearby makes group arrivals easier.

Do you offer takeaway or delivery?

No: Pepe Zino welcomes guests for dine-in only, so each dish is served at its proper cooking point. To book your table, call 09 60 37 25 97 or use the contact page on the site.
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An Italian restaurant near you, handmade

Book your table at Pepe Zino, in Aubagne. Homemade cuisine, an Italian brigade and free parking right nearby.

Book on 09 60 37 25 97or09 60 37 25 97

Dine-in only · 100 Impasse des Martinets, 13400 Aubagne.