Pizza Night Wine That Actually Delivers
Multiple Little Rock locations · Little Rock · Wood-fired pizza, gourmet salads, and gelato · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 20, 2026
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The wine list at ZAZA isn't trying to impress you — and honestly, that's fine. It shows up, it's priced reasonably for a counter-service pizza spot, and it doesn't pretend to be something it's not. You're here for wood-oven pizza and a glass of something cold, and this list mostly gets that job done.
The list runs 20 to 35 bottles deep, leaning on the usual suspects from Italy, California, and Provence — think recognizable labels over adventurous producers. There's no Barolo lurking in the back, no grower Champagne hiding behind the gelato counter. What you get is a tight, crowd-pleasing range built around approachable styles that work with pizza and salad, which is exactly what the menu demands. Don't come here hunting for discovery; come here knowing you'll find something drinkable without a lot of effort.
Six to ten pours by the glass, covering the core bases — a white, a rosé, a red or two, maybe a sparkling. Whispering Angel Rosé makes an appearance, which is a smart call for a lively, casual room like this. Rotation doesn't appear to be a priority, but the selections are consistent and priced to match the $12–$20 entree range.
Meiomi Pinot Noir — $12
Widely available and easy to dismiss, but at a fair glass pour price in a pizza context, Meiomi's ripe, fruit-forward style actually works. It's not a challenging wine, but it's honest and it doesn't fight the wood-oven char on your pie.
Whispering Angel Rosé
Yes, it's everywhere. But at a counter-service spot in Little Rock where the alternative is a generic house pour, getting a proper Provence rosé by the glass is a genuine upgrade. Order it with the Margherita and stop overthinking it.
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita built its reputation decades ago and has been coasting ever since. At whatever markup a restaurant tacks onto a bottle that retails around $20, you're paying for the name. There are better whites in the world for the price, even if they're not on this list.
Whispering Angel Rosé + Wood-oven Margherita pizza
Dry Provence rosé has the acidity to cut through fresh mozzarella and the fruit weight to complement tomato without overpowering the basil. It's the most versatile wine on the list and the Margherita is the cleanest canvas on the menu — they belong together.
✔️ The Bottom Line
ZAZA is a solid neighborhood spot that treats its wine list like a useful accessory rather than a centerpiece — and at these prices and this vibe, that's the right call. Send a friend here for pizza and a glass of rosé without hesitation; just don't send them here expecting to be surprised.
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Basic Stemmed
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Crowd Pleasers
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
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Occasional
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Crowd Pleasers
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Basic Stemmed
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Acceptable
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