Quick answer: The Zio restaurant we could verify in South Africa is Zio La Famiglia, an Italian restaurant at Shop 14, Upper Ground, Hyde Square, in Hyde Park, Johannesburg (phone +27 10 110 0293), which describes its food as Italian with local adjustments and lists orders through Uber Eats. We found no Zio pizza chain in South Africa and no Zio in Durban or Cape Town; other "Zio" results were American and British restaurants such as Zio's Pizzeria. We found no published specials or prices, so phone the restaurant or check its social pages.

Last updated: October 2026. Facts come from search listings for Zio La Famiglia (its website and Facebook page) and from results for unrelated US and UK restaurants named Zio, which we exclude. The restaurant's own site could not be opened for a full read, so we rely on the listing text. We do not quote prices or hours.

What we can say

QuestionAnswerConfidence
NameZio La FamigliaHigh
LocationShop 14, Upper Ground, Hyde Square, Hyde Park, JohannesburgHigh
Phone+27 10 110 0293Medium: listing data
CuisineItalian with local adjustmentsMedium: self-description
DeliveryOrders through Uber Eats listedMedium
Other Zio restaurants in SANone found in Durban or Cape TownMedium
Specials and pricesNot published in what we sawNot available

Do not confuse it with other Zios

Searches for "Zio pizza specials" mostly return Zio's Pizzeria, Zio's Pizza and Pub, Pizza Zio and Zio Johno's, which are in the United States or the United Kingdom and have no link to this Johannesburg restaurant. If you see lunch specials or happy hours advertised by a Zio, check the country and address before you plan a visit.

How to find a deal at an upmarket neighbourhood restaurant

  1. Phone and ask about lunch menus, weekday offers and any set menus.
  2. Check Facebook and Instagram. Italian restaurants often post a dish of the day.
  3. Compare delivery and dine-in prices. Delivery apps often mark up menu prices and add fees.
  4. Share starters and desserts, and order one pizza or pasta per person.
  5. Book ahead for weekends, especially in a busy shopping centre.

Dine in, collect or Uber Eats?

The numbers below are invented to show the method. Suppose two mains cost R140 each in the restaurant, and on a delivery app the same dishes are listed at R155 each with a R30 delivery fee and a R15 service fee.

Option (invented numbers)FoodFeesTotal
Dine inR280Tip optionalR280
CollectR280R0R280
Uber EatsR310R45R355

On these assumptions delivery costs R75 more than dining in. That might be worth it on a rainy night, but it is not a saving.

Eating Italian for less

  • Pasta and pizza are usually cheaper than meat or fish mains.
  • Share a large pizza and a salad.
  • Ask whether the house wine is sold by the glass or carafe; compare with a bottle.
  • Skip bottled water if tap water is offered.

Planning a table at Hyde Square

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Hyde Park is a busy shopping and dining node in Johannesburg, so plan the practical side before you go. Phone to book, especially for Friday and Saturday evenings and for groups of six or more. Ask whether there is a minimum spend for large tables, whether a service charge is added to the bill and how long the table is held. Because the restaurant is in a shopping centre, find out where you can park and when the centre closes, and plan a safe route home if you are leaving after dark. If you would rather cook at home this week, compare the latest Checkers catalogue, Pick n Pay catalogue and Take n Pay catalogue to see current supermarket specials in South Africa.

If you have dietary needs, tell the restaurant when you book. Italian menus usually include vegetarian pasta and pizza, but ask about gluten-free bases, dairy-free options and allergens. For a celebration, ask whether you can bring a cake and whether there is a cake fee, and confirm the final bill structure so nobody is surprised.

Question to ask when bookingWhy it matters
Is there a set menu or lunch menu?Often cheaper than ordering a la carte
Is a service charge added?Avoids double tipping
How long is the table held?Avoids losing the booking if you are late
Can you split the bill?Easier for a group
Are there vegetarian or allergen-friendly dishes?Prevents surprises on the day

Pros and cons

Pros

  • An established neighbourhood Italian restaurant in Hyde Park.
  • Delivery through a major platform.

Cons

  • No published specials or prices in what we saw.
  • Name is shared with unrelated restaurants abroad.
  • Delivery can cost more than dining in.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Zio La Famiglia?

Hyde Square, Hyde Park, Johannesburg.

Is there a Zio pizza chain in South Africa?

We found none.

Does Zio deliver?

It lists orders through Uber Eats.

What are the specials?

We could not verify any. Phone the restaurant.

Sources

  • Zio La Famiglia website and Facebook page (listing text)
  • Search results for unrelated Zio restaurants in the US and UK, excluded from this article