Zio Peppe

4.7

306 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood 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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Dining areas

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
Neighborhood
East Tucson
Cross street
Tanque Verde east of Kolb
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Salads

Caesar$11.00
romaine, Parmigiano, garlic croutons
Mesclun$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 & Meatballs$27.00
House made bucatini pasta, Vera Earl beef meatballs, chiltepin arrabbiata sauce, whipped basil ricotta, pecorino Romano
Wolf and Shrimp Linguine$27.00
durum semolina and wolfberry pasta, shrimp, garlic butter, cilantro & basil pesto
Fettuccine Alfredorado$22.00
Alfredo sauce + red chile puree, slow fried garlic
Ravioli Sonorense$26.00
chile ricotta stuffed egg pasta, marinara, poblano chile con queso, beef chorizo, pecorino romano
Green Chile Garganelli Bolognese$27.00
New Mexico green chile garganelli, braised beef short rib, bolognese sauce, salsa verde, Pecorino Romano
Rotini alla Tequila$26.00
spiral pasta, tequila tomato cream, fennel sausage, ricotta
Mushroom Risotto$26.00
Local mushrooms, pecorino, portobellos, smoked poblanos, truffle zest, allium
Salmon$32.00
Pan-seared salmon, tamale cake, basil and pea coulis, coconut-lime-butterfly pea sauce
Beef Short Rib Peposo$33.00
Braised short rib, polenta, ancho braising jus, onions en escabeche, fennel

Specialty Pizzas

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

Desserts

Tiramisu Tres Leches$13.00
Lady finger cake, tres leches, espresso, mascarpone cream, chantilly, cocoa
Taconnoli$13.00
sweet pastry taco shells, pistachio ricotta mascarpone cream, orange zest
Chocotaconnoli$13.00
Dark chocolate-dipped pastry taco shells, ricotta mascarpone cream with cocoa nibs, spiced candied pepitas
Jamaica Cheesecake$13.00
spiced hibiscus cheesecake, key lime curd, chantilly
Flourless Chocolate Cake$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

Loved For

Tucson
Innovative
Tucson
Neighborhood gem
Tucson
Italian
Tucson
Innovative
Tucson
Neighborhood 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 March 3, 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 March 2, 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 March 2, 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 February 28, 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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FAQs

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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Margherita

Mushroom Risotto

Fettuccine Alfredorado

Starters / Shares

Tamale Polenta$12.00

Pasta Frita$10.00

Scampi Mojo de Ajo$14.00

Roasted Broccoli$11.00

Elote Arancini$12.00

Calamarrones$17.00

Bread & Spread$13.00

Salads

Caesar$11.00

Mesclun$12.00

Pastas

Bucatini Arrabbiata & Meatballs$27.00

Wolf and Shrimp Linguine$27.00

Fettuccine Alfredorado$22.00

Ravioli Sonorense$26.00

Green Chile Garganelli Bolognese$27.00

Rotini alla Tequila$26.00

Mushroom Risotto$26.00

Salmon$32.00

Beef Short Rib Peposo$33.00

Specialty Pizzas

El Rustico Birria$25.00

Margherita$18.00

Bianca Verde$22.00

Figgy Stardust$23.00

Prickly Pickle$24.00

Desserts

Tiramisu Tres Leches$13.00

Taconnoli$13.00

Chocotaconnoli$13.00

Jamaica Cheesecake$13.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Zio Peppe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Zio Peppe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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