Have been here several times before with pretty decent meals, but very disappointed on this visit. Gameday menu limited & it was actually the day after a game - quality of dishes not good - pretty bland, pasta overcooked, Caesar salad seemed like it was from a bag, 4% service charge to use credit or debit …. I could go on, but I’m definitely not going back. Don’t waste your time or money.
Susanne L
Food was great , all enjoyed different pasta dishes. We all had the homemade crème brûlée which was a wonderful end to our meal. Service a little slow but did not detract from Our enjoyment. Surprised an Italian restaurant could not supply a cappuccino or express coffee.
Hokie67
We were here for a Virginia Tech football pre-game meal - as the game was at 8:00. We had eaten here a few times before - with the latest 10 years ago. We had a 5:00 reservation - but got there at 4:30 - and asked if we could be seated then - or we come back at 5:00. Lila - the hostess said no problem and were seated immediately. Lila ended up being our server also. She asked for drink orders - and my wife went with the house Red - which was an excellent choice. Note: Zep's is also a retail wine shop. I asked if they could make a Negroni for me. Lila said she was a bartender before - but asked for the ingredients and proportions. And - it was perfect! We both ordered Caesar Salads - crispy with a nice covering of creamy dressing. - AND the Eggplant and Mushroom Parm with pasta and sauce as the side. Another great choice. The portions are huge. Lila checked on us frequently. Zep's is in the shopping complex across from VT. Very convenient for events at VT. Thanks, Lila for making a special meal even better.
Paula O
We commute back-and-forth from Florida to Massachusetts. We visited this restaurant the beginning of June 2023 and we're so blown away by the meal that we came back tonight. My husband had the chicken Parmesan, which is a very generous, serving and delicious. On both of my visits, I had the Mediterranean salmon, which is cooked with Kalamata, olives, feta cheese, red onion, and spinach, and served with a side of buttered spaghetti. Fabulous. I will be trying to re-create this dish at home. It's a wine bar also so it offers reasonably priced wines which are very good. We don't usually visit the same restaurant twice because we're only coming through for one night and like to try different places, but Zeppoli's will be a favorite anytime we come through this part of Virginia.
Gavin Page
Imagine having a ten mile mountain bike race in the cold and expect to have a nice hot plate of barbecue but what you get is a cold dry plate of meat the best thing they had was their chips
Patrick C
The service tonight was poor. I know it’s difficult to find staff now but you have to train them after you hire then. I also had the worst meal I’ve ever had here. The salmon was very overcooked. It’ll be awhile before we go back.
Fun4Teacher
I would highly recommend this restaurant! It was Tech Family Weekend, so it took a long time for the food to arrive but everything was delicious. A great bottle of wine for $20 and a really nice waitress… we will definitely be back.
Eric D
This was well rated and next to our hotel. How lucky. Great service and super food. Corner restaurant type Italian which is the best.
tatetwins
Yum!!! Little garlic bites were delish and got soooooo many of them. Ravioli was made I. House and sauce was outstanding. My son got vodka crab, and he said it was delicious. The sauce was amazing he says. Would def come back !!!!!
cupcake2008
Consistently fine fare, excellent, friendly service. We always eat here when we come to Blacksburg! Nicely appointed, not stuffy, reasonable prices. Kim, our server, is delightful and engaging. 'Can't wait to eat here often over the next four years; when we visit VT!
The restaurant is tucked into the corner of a small shopping area, and it is somewhat cozy I suppose. Our waitress was fine, and I know a lot of the servers are college students and they are doing their best so it is hard to expect much. I had a pasta with sausage dish and it was very heavy with a thick red sauce and, honestly, it was not particularly good. I ate maybe a third of it and just chalked it up to a bad selection, but nothing much appealed to me on the menu. There is an enormous shortage of good restaurants in Blacksburg, and Zeppoli's is somewhat typical. So all in all a somewhat dull experience. I would likely not return.
Nicole Partyka
This place is SO GOOD. definitely the best pulled pork sandwich I’ve ever had. I 100% recommend the spicy bbq on the sandwich and the Mac n cheese for the side. I wasn’t a big fan of the chips they serve with the queso, but overall I will be going back for sure. Glad Blacksburg finally has an awesome bbq place!
sunflower35
Great brunch! My husband and I ate here with my parents for a birthday celebration. The breakfast board with various meats & cheeses was huge! Everyone enjoyed their food. Service was good too.
Sunshine14774062004
We visited based on a recommendation. Charcuterie and fried mozzarella was good, as was wine. Chicken parm tasted like there was residual dish soap on the plate. Gnocchi was not good and not as expected. We are from out of the area and eat Italian food regularly and have never been this disappointed. Meatballs and spaghetti OK. Chicken Alfredo OK. Not a first to have left over food, but a first that it was not good enough to take with us. Also, server offered Parmesan cheese for our entrees but never returned with it. I really wanted to like this but would not recommend.
msbarefield
Delicious. Handmade pasta. We ordered bruschetta, lasagna, and the blackened chicken Alfredo. All was so, so good. Hands down, the best Italian food. Our server was excellent as well. We will for sure be back
Have been here several times before with pretty decent meals, but very disappointed on this visit. Gameday menu limited & it was actually the day after a game - quality of dishes not good - pretty bland, pasta overcooked, Caesar salad seemed like it was from a bag, 4% service charge to use credit or debit …. I could go on, but I’m definitely not going back. Don’t waste your time or money.
Food was great , all enjoyed different pasta dishes. We all had the homemade crème brûlée which was a wonderful end to our meal. Service a little slow but did not detract from Our enjoyment. Surprised an Italian restaurant could not supply a cappuccino or express coffee.
We were here for a Virginia Tech football pre-game meal - as the game was at 8:00. We had eaten here a few times before - with the latest 10 years ago. We had a 5:00 reservation - but got there at 4:30 - and asked if we could be seated then - or we come back at 5:00. Lila - the hostess said no problem and were seated immediately. Lila ended up being our server also. She asked for drink orders - and my wife went with the house Red - which was an excellent choice. Note: Zep's is also a retail wine shop. I asked if they could make a Negroni for me. Lila said she was a bartender before - but asked for the ingredients and proportions. And - it was perfect! We both ordered Caesar Salads - crispy with a nice covering of creamy dressing. - AND the Eggplant and Mushroom Parm with pasta and sauce as the side. Another great choice. The portions are huge. Lila checked on us frequently. Zep's is in the shopping complex across from VT. Very convenient for events at VT. Thanks, Lila for making a special meal even better.
We commute back-and-forth from Florida to Massachusetts. We visited this restaurant the beginning of June 2023 and we're so blown away by the meal that we came back tonight. My husband had the chicken Parmesan, which is a very generous, serving and delicious. On both of my visits, I had the Mediterranean salmon, which is cooked with Kalamata, olives, feta cheese, red onion, and spinach, and served with a side of buttered spaghetti. Fabulous. I will be trying to re-create this dish at home. It's a wine bar also so it offers reasonably priced wines which are very good. We don't usually visit the same restaurant twice because we're only coming through for one night and like to try different places, but Zeppoli's will be a favorite anytime we come through this part of Virginia.
Imagine having a ten mile mountain bike race in the cold and expect to have a nice hot plate of barbecue but what you get is a cold dry plate of meat the best thing they had was their chips
The service tonight was poor. I know it’s difficult to find staff now but you have to train them after you hire then. I also had the worst meal I’ve ever had here. The salmon was very overcooked. It’ll be awhile before we go back.
I would highly recommend this restaurant! It was Tech Family Weekend, so it took a long time for the food to arrive but everything was delicious. A great bottle of wine for $20 and a really nice waitress… we will definitely be back.
This was well rated and next to our hotel. How lucky. Great service and super food. Corner restaurant type Italian which is the best.
Yum!!! Little garlic bites were delish and got soooooo many of them. Ravioli was made I. House and sauce was outstanding. My son got vodka crab, and he said it was delicious. The sauce was amazing he says. Would def come back !!!!!
Consistently fine fare, excellent, friendly service. We always eat here when we come to Blacksburg! Nicely appointed, not stuffy, reasonable prices. Kim, our server, is delightful and engaging. 'Can't wait to eat here often over the next four years; when we visit VT!
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The restaurant is tucked into the corner of a small shopping area, and it is somewhat cozy I suppose. Our waitress was fine, and I know a lot of the servers are college students and they are doing their best so it is hard to expect much. I had a pasta with sausage dish and it was very heavy with a thick red sauce and, honestly, it was not particularly good. I ate maybe a third of it and just chalked it up to a bad selection, but nothing much appealed to me on the menu. There is an enormous shortage of good restaurants in Blacksburg, and Zeppoli's is somewhat typical. So all in all a somewhat dull experience. I would likely not return.
This place is SO GOOD. definitely the best pulled pork sandwich I’ve ever had. I 100% recommend the spicy bbq on the sandwich and the Mac n cheese for the side. I wasn’t a big fan of the chips they serve with the queso, but overall I will be going back for sure. Glad Blacksburg finally has an awesome bbq place!
Great brunch! My husband and I ate here with my parents for a birthday celebration. The breakfast board with various meats & cheeses was huge! Everyone enjoyed their food. Service was good too.
We visited based on a recommendation. Charcuterie and fried mozzarella was good, as was wine. Chicken parm tasted like there was residual dish soap on the plate. Gnocchi was not good and not as expected. We are from out of the area and eat Italian food regularly and have never been this disappointed. Meatballs and spaghetti OK. Chicken Alfredo OK. Not a first to have left over food, but a first that it was not good enough to take with us. Also, server offered Parmesan cheese for our entrees but never returned with it. I really wanted to like this but would not recommend.
Delicious. Handmade pasta. We ordered bruschetta, lasagna, and the blackened chicken Alfredo. All was so, so good. Hands down, the best Italian food. Our server was excellent as well. We will for sure be back