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About Zí Tore
On Union St, Zí Tore is a cafe in Reading serving a menu of around 40 dishes spanning pizza and pasta. The kitchen turns out Margherita and Diavola pizzas alongside Quattro Formaggi, with Lasagne Al Ragù and mushroom gnocchi among the pasta choices. Arancini and Prosciutto E Funghi round out the savoury side, and a Cappuccino covers the coffee order. Seating spans the ground floor and an upstairs space, with a couple of small tables outside as well. Service runs on a walk-in basis, and pizza orders can bring a long wait during busy periods. The cafe opens daily, giving a steady option for either floor or a spot outdoors.
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Menu & Prices
40 dishes · mains £2–17- Prosciutto E Funghi£14.00
- Lasagne Al Ragù£13.50
- Cappuccino£3.20
- Margherita (V)£11.50
- Diavola£13.50
- Quattro Formaggi (V)£13.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention arancini, authentic italian pizza, mushroom gnocchi and pain au chocolat.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention arancini, authentic italian pizza, mushroom gnocchi and pain au chocolat.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the arancini, called "the star of the show" by one and delicious by another, with the pizza and pasta close behind, and a mushroom gnocchi described as rich and creamy. The staff are called lovely and welcoming. One diner reports a long pizza wait, sticky tables, a watery pizza and an unclean toilet.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the arancini, called "the star of the show" by one and delicious by another, with the pizza and pasta close behind, and a mushroom gnocchi described as rich and creamy. The staff are called lovely and welcoming. One diner reports a long pizza wait, sticky tables, a watery pizza and an unclean toilet.
Featured reviews
- Sara Choi
“I thought it’s a small place, but there are plenty of space on ground floor and upstairs, also a couple of small tables outside. The food was amazing, and I love the mushroom gnocchi, it’s rich and creamy. …”
- MG
“Very disappointed experience, waited over 45mins for the pizzas. They should let us know beforehand if it takes this long. They didn't even intended to let us know it would be still a while until we checked with them after 30mins' wait, with constantly smelt of cigarettes. Tables were not clean either, some were sticky. Pizza did taste great, but one of the pizza is strangely watery, not sure is it supposed to be like that or not. But if you manage to eat it fast enough before the dough get soggy, it is fine. Toilet is horrific, if I would have gone elsewhere had I known.”
- Pallabi Bhowmick
“The authentic Italian pizza here is outstanding, with great quality ingredients making every single bite delicious, and the service is wonderful; plus, the ambiance of this place makes you feel like you are sitting at an Italian street food market. Must visit this place again.”
- Jo Patterson
“Can't beat food made by people who really care. Small menu of perfectly made food. Delicious arancini, perfect pizza and delicious pasta. Nothing out of a packet. And good value too! Well done, a real treasure! All eateries should be made to do this!”
- Grace Bingham
“Got a Too Good To Go bag from here... I just randomly chose the restaurant not knowing what to expect but I was pleasantly suprised! The staff was lovely, so kind, I immediately felt welcomed. In my bag I got a arancini (which I'll admit, I had no clue what it was!) and a pain au chocolat. The pain au chocolat was so yummy - crispy, flakey and chocolatey. The arancini aka the star of the show was surprisingly brilliant. I've never had it before but I'll definitely get it again! Both items were a great size and worth the £2.99 (Too Good To Go bag). Now, I need to go and sit down and have a proper meal!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
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Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Cafes near Zí Tore
- Mon Chéri Café & Bakery4.93160.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingDelivery
oat milk flat white, pastries, too good to go bags
- Ori Caffe4.21420.1 mi
butter croissant, mango passion fruit cake, iced caramel latte
- Geo Cafe4.62950.8 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
pastries and medialuna, onsite bakery bread, iced drinks
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zí Tore | 4.9256 | — | — | arancini, authentic italian pizza, mushroom gnocchi |
| Mon Chéri Café & BakeryOutdoor seating · Delivery | 4.9316 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | oat milk flat white, pastries, too good to go bags |
| Ori Caffe | 4.2142 | 0.1 mi | — | butter croissant, mango passion fruit cake, iced caramel latte |
| Geo CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6295 | 0.8 mi | £1–10 | pastries and medialuna, onsite bakery bread, iced drinks |
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