Italian Restaurant near Cassis: Dinner at Pepe Zino, in Aubagne
Looking for an Italian restaurant near Cassis for tonight, without circling the harbour for a parking space? Head inland: about 14 km away, Pepe Zino welcomes you in Aubagne with Italian chefs, the grandfather's family recipes and free parking right next to the restaurant, every evening from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
About 14 km from Cassis
Via the D559 then the A50: allow 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic, free parking on arrival.
Dinner every evening
Service from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Sundays and public holidays included, with no day off in the week.
Room for big tables
120 seats, 60 of them in the veranda, to gather friends and holidaymakers around the same table.
Italy on the plate
Italian chefs and manager, family recipes, 100% homemade cooking.
Leaving Cassis in the evening for an authentic Italian table
A day in Cassis, between the harbour and the calanques, often ends at the very moment hunger kicks in. Rather than hunting for a space by the harbour, you can take the road inland and treat yourself to a proper sit-down dinner, without rushing. That is the moment Pepe Zino loves to host: a big Italian table, free parking right next to the restaurant and an evening service that runs until 10:30 PM, every day.
What makes the difference is authenticity. The restaurant was imagined by Pepe Zino, the grandfather of the two founders, with a simple idea: sharing the family's real Italian recipes, in a spirit of generosity and conviviality. Today, Italian chefs cook them, and the manager is Italian too. To discover where this house began, read the story of grandfather Pepe Zino.
Family recipes cooked with products from Italy
For anyone looking for Italian cooking around Cassis, the product matters as much as the recipe. At Pepe Zino, the vast majority of ingredients are imported directly from Italy: extra virgin olive oil, DOP cheeses, Italian cured meats, San Marzano tomatoes and flours. They are what give the sauces, the pasta and the pizzas their character.
Everything is homemade, from the first antipasto to the last dessert. The recipes are the family's, the plates are generous and the table is shared, just as the grandfather wanted. It is this loyalty to Italy that makes the few kilometres between the coast and Aubagne worthwhile.
What to order for dinner after a day in Cassis
After a day in the open air, it is tempting to start with antipasti to share: the Mixed Board at €22 for two (Parma ham, Bologna mortadella, coppa, bresaola, pecorino pepato, gorgonzola), the Focaccia & Burrata at €9 or the Fritto Misto at €14. On the pasta side, the Carbonara Roma (guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano, black pepper) is €16, the Alla Vongole linguine with clams €17 and the Tartufo casarecce with truffle cream €16.
And if you were rather looking for a pizzeria near Cassis, the current menu offers eight pizzas, served at the table only: from the Marinara at €9 to the Diavola at €15, up to the Pepe Zino at €18, our signature with mortadella, goat cheese and pistachio. They are all presented on our Italian pizzas in Aubagne page.
To finish, the Tiramisu and the Cannoli are €7, the Rum Baba €9, and the Italian gourmet coffee at €11 brings all three together. Wines, cocktails and hot drinks are listed on the restaurant's full menu.
Big tables in the evening: 120 seats, 60 of them in the veranda
The dinner that follows a day in Cassis is often shared with others. A group of friends, holidaymakers who spent the day together, colleagues passing through: with 120 seats, 60 of them in the veranda, the restaurant has the room to bring everyone around the same table. Access is step-free and the toilets are adapted for people with reduced mobility.
To start the evening, spritzes are €7 (Aperol, Campari, Limoncello or Hugo) and cocktails €8. Whoever is driving back will find alcohol-free mocktails at €7, such as the Virgin Mojito. In high season and at weekends, evenings are the most requested: remember to book, and for a group of 30 people or more, discover our private hire and events options.
From Cassis
- 100 Impasse des Martinets, 13400 Aubagne · free parking right next to the restaurant
- Dinner 7:00 PM-10:30 PM · Lunch 11:30 AM-3:00 PM, 7 days
- 09 60 37 25 97
From Cassis to our table: about 14 km via the D559 and the A50
From the centre of Cassis, take the D559 then the A50 towards Aubagne, before joining the A52 and the D43C to the restaurant. The drive is about 14 km: allow 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. Pepe Zino is on the east side of Aubagne, at 100 Impasse des Martinets, with free parking right next to the restaurant: no need to circle around for a space when you arrive.
If you were looking for an Italian restaurant between Aubagne and Cassis, keep in mind that the D559 and the A50 link the two towns: our table sits at the end of that drive, on the Aubagne side. In the evening, it is a simple way to extend the day around a big Italian table.
Dinner is served every day from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Sundays and public holidays included. Booking is recommended, especially in high season and at weekends; you can come without a booking, but a table is not guaranteed. Call 09 60 37 25 97 or use our contact and booking page. And if you prefer a calmer setting, lunches from Tuesday to Thursday are usually quieter.
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After Cassis, your Italian table is waiting tonight
Book at Pepe Zino, an exclusively dine-in Italian restaurant, at 100 Impasse des Martinets, 13400 Aubagne. Dinner from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM, every day.
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