Zio Peppe

4.7

306 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 13 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Zio Peppe is where tradition meets innovation, serious collides with playful, and gourmet converges with casual. Zio Peppe means “Uncle Joe’ in Italian, and just like a beloved “funcle” – a fun uncle, Zio Peppe will make sure all are welcome, and everybody is having a good time.

Zio Peppe is a collaboration between Chef Devon Sanner and Chef Mat Cable. Our menu is anchored in Italian-American classics of pizza and pasta, but draws heavy influence from the foods and flavor profiles of Tucson and the Sonoran region.

Sanner joins forces with Cable after having cooked under Tucson culinary legend Janos Wilder for the past 15 years, serving as chef at Janos, JBAR, Downtown + Cocktails, and The Carriage House.

Zio Peppe, which means “Uncle Joe” in Italian, is in part a tribute to Cable’s uncle, Joe Sottosanti, who opened Tucson’s first Sicilian pizza place, Tesseo’s Pizzeria, nearly 50 years ago.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Tue 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(520) 888-4242
Website
https://ziopeppeaz.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mat Cable
Catering
Zio Peppe can fulfill your catering needs! Whether it's a casual office lunch, an intimate in-home dinner for close friends and family, a wedding reception, or a black tie gala, Zio Peppe can create custom menus to suit. Zio Peppe caterings are available for pickups, dropoffs, buffet service, or fully staffed plated meals or hors d'oeuvre.
Private party facilities
Zio Peppe is available for buyout events for up to 60 guests. Contact us at events@ziopeppeaz.com to inquire about availability, menus, and pricing.

Location
6502 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715-3811
Area
East Tucson
Cross Street
Tanque Verde east of Kolb
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Popular dishes

Tamale PolentaUS$12.00
smoked cheddar, roasted chiles, red pepper relish
Pasta FritaUS$10.00
fried triangoli, marinara salsa
Scampi Mojo de AjoUS$14.00
3 wild caught shrimp, mojo de ajo shallot white wine sauce, serrano chile, focaccia toast
Roasted BroccoliUS$11.00
garlic, lemon, Parmigiano
Elote AranciniUS$12.00
street corn + risotto, lime crema, queso fresco
CalamarronesUS$17.00
Calamari, chicharrones, Alsace macha aioli, sweet & sour citrus, herbs (contains peanuts)
Bread & SpreadUS$13.00
With garlic and oil. Add spreads: Honey/chamomile goat cheese, Poblano chile con queso, Cilantro & basil pesto

Salads

CaesarUS$11.00
romaine, Parmigiano, garlic croutons
MesclunUS$12.00
mixed greens, pecorino, seasonal fruit, Green Valley pecans, honey lemon citronette

Pastas

All pasta dishes can substitute a gluten free fettuccine or penne $2

Bucatini Arrabbiata & MeatballsUS$27.00
House made bucatini pasta, Vera Earl beef meatballs, chiltepin arrabbiata sauce, whipped basil ricotta, pecorino Romano
Wolf and Shrimp LinguineUS$27.00
durum semolina and wolfberry pasta, shrimp, garlic butter, cilantro & basil pesto
Fettuccine AlfredoradoUS$22.00
Alfredo sauce + red chile puree, slow fried garlic
Ravioli SonorenseUS$26.00
chile ricotta stuffed egg pasta, marinara, poblano chile con queso, beef chorizo, pecorino romano
Green Chile Garganelli BologneseUS$27.00
New Mexico green chile garganelli, braised beef short rib, bolognese sauce, salsa verde, Pecorino Romano
Rotini alla TequilaUS$26.00
spiral pasta, tequila tomato cream, fennel sausage, ricotta
Mushroom RisottoUS$26.00
Local mushrooms, pecorino, portobellos, smoked poblanos, truffle zest, allium
SalmonUS$32.00
Pan-seared salmon, tamale cake, basil and pea coulis, coconut-lime-butterfly pea sauce
Beef Short Rib PeposoUS$33.00
Braised short rib, polenta, ancho braising jus, onions en escabeche, fennel

Specialty Pizzas

El Rustico BirriaUS$25.00
Chef Juan Almanza's legendary beef birria, mozzarella, onion, cilantro, consommé
MargheritaUS$18.00
fresh mozzarella, Stanislaus tomatoes, basil
Bianca VerdeUS$22.00
ricotta, fresh mozzarella, fennel sausage, BKW blue oyster mushrooms, pecorino, salsa verde, EVOO
Figgy StardustUS$23.00
figs, bacon, fresh mozzarella, honey & chamomile goat cheese, pomegranate drizzle
Prickly PickleUS$24.00
Nopales, pepperoncini cholla buds, red onion escabeche, fresh mozzarella, queso Fresca, guajillo crema

Desserts

Tiramisu Tres LechesUS$13.00
Lady finger cake, tres leches, espresso, mascarpone cream, chantilly, cocoa
TaconnoliUS$13.00
sweet pastry taco shells, pistachio ricotta mascarpone cream, orange zest
ChocotaconnoliUS$13.00
Dark chocolate-dipped pastry taco shells, ricotta mascarpone cream with cocoa nibs, spiced candied pepitas
Jamaica CheesecakeUS$13.00
spiced hibiscus cheesecake, key lime curd, chantilly
Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$13.00
decadent chocolate bourbon cake, chocolate mirror glaze, espresso buttercream

What 306 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Tucson
Innovative
Tucson
Neighbourhood gem
Tucson
Italian
Tucson
Innovative
Tucson
Neighbourhood gem
Tucson
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zio Peppe in Tucson offers a delightful fusion of Sonoran-Italian cuisine, praised for its "amazing selection of exclusive menu choices" and "top rated service." Guests rave about the "innovative and creative" dishes, with standout items like birria pizza and the green chili bolognese. The atmosphere is "welcoming" and the "staff is friendly and attentive." Despite some seating and service hiccups, it remains a "local treasure" with a "loyal following."

306 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm glad this was my birthday pick this year!!! Everything was outstanding!!!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Tucson4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was wonderful. The general manager was very gracious and amazing how they tend to do many busy tables, and get to everyone. We are very pleased and will be back often!
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KatieE VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing pizza, salad, and apps! Great service. Highly recommend the Birria pizza and the calamari’s
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William VIP
Tucson4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Italian Latin fusion- one of the best meals we’ve ever had in Tucson.
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David VIP
Omaha12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Best place we ate at while in Tucson. I had the ravioli and it had just the right amount of spice to create a delicious favor. Highly recommend
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paul VIP
Denver2 reviews
1.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We did not eat here. I only rated this restaurant so that I could report that upon entering the building we immediately were hit with the smell of sewage. The staff did not acknowledge it. We left before ordering. When we called to speak with the manager our call was routed to a line but wasn’t answered. We did eat at Cork just west of Zio Pepe & had a great meal.
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Catherine
San Francisco12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was excellent and creative. Our server Maria was one of the best we've had in a long time. She's an asset to the business.
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Scott VIP
Tucson68 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our first visit to Zio since the original owner left. In some ways we think there's been an improvement, particularly with some minor but effective changes to the ambiance. The food we had was very good...up to the standards we would expect. We plan to return soon.
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randi
Tucson5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were great. We all had different entrees. Didn’t car for the cheesecake dessert.
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Anthony VIP
San Diego23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious. Service was excellent. We have eaten here several times and each Time the food has always been tasty and good proportions. Service is prompt, professional, and Pleasant. Highly recommended
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Zio Peppe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 888-4242.

Zio Peppe is rated 4.7 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

6502 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715-3811

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Tanque Verde east of Kolb
Area
East Tucson
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Tue 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mat Cable
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://ziopeppeaz.com/
Phone number
(520) 888-4242
Catering
Zio Peppe can fulfill your catering needs! Whether it's a casual office lunch, an intimate in-home dinner for close friends and family, a wedding reception, or a black tie gala, Zio Peppe can create custom menus to suit. Zio Peppe caterings are available for pickups, dropoffs, buffet service, or fully staffed plated meals or hors d'oeuvre.
Private party facilities
Zio Peppe is available for buyout events for up to 60 guests. Contact us at events@ziopeppeaz.com to inquire about availability, menus, and pricing.

Zio Peppe

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Margherita

Mushroom Risotto

Fettuccine Alfredorado

Starters / Shares

Tamale PolentaUS$12.00

Pasta FritaUS$10.00

Scampi Mojo de AjoUS$14.00

Roasted BroccoliUS$11.00

Elote AranciniUS$12.00

CalamarronesUS$17.00

Bread & SpreadUS$13.00

Salads

CaesarUS$11.00

MesclunUS$12.00

Pastas

Bucatini Arrabbiata & MeatballsUS$27.00

Wolf and Shrimp LinguineUS$27.00

Fettuccine AlfredoradoUS$22.00

Ravioli SonorenseUS$26.00

Green Chile Garganelli BologneseUS$27.00

Rotini alla TequilaUS$26.00

Mushroom RisottoUS$26.00

SalmonUS$32.00

Beef Short Rib PeposoUS$33.00

Specialty Pizzas

El Rustico BirriaUS$25.00

MargheritaUS$18.00

Bianca VerdeUS$22.00

Figgy StardustUS$23.00

Prickly PickleUS$24.00

Desserts

Tiramisu Tres LechesUS$13.00

TaconnoliUS$13.00

ChocotaconnoliUS$13.00

Jamaica CheesecakeUS$13.00

Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Does Zio Peppe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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