Zio Peppe

4.6

291 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 291 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tucson
Innovative
Tucson
Italian
Tucson
Innovative
Tucson
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zio Peppe offers a unique fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Highlights include "amazing pizza crust," "delicious food," and "friendly, knowledgeable service." Diners praise the "creative menu" and "wonderful cocktails." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity, making it a "hidden gem" in Tucson.

291 Reviews

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Robert
Tucson
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This was a special night for the restaurant as it was a Valentines night dinner. The food was superb. Tables were spaced a bit too close for comfort,i.e. bumping into fellow diners when trying to get to your table or when leaving. Placed drink order and requested water, of which i had to ask about after we had been eating for a bit. Both water and drinks arrived shortly thereafter. Overall, the food more than made up for any of the negatives. Would do again.
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Patrick
VIP
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Valentine’s Day menu. Highly recommended anytime!
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CLAUDIA
VIP
Phoenix
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated an early Valentine’s Day at Zio Peppe. Amazing dinner and the staff so very helpful. We will be back!
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Patty
VIP
Phoenix
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is very well made and appealing. The salmon on polenta was very attractive and so delicious. Innovative dishes with interesting spice profiles. A joy to enjoy for a nice meal out.
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Sylvia
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant was very busy which was expected during the gem show, but we were seated immediately at our reserved table and greeted by a wonderful waitress who was pleasant and took great care of us. The food was delicious, the cocktails and wine selections excellent and our waitress was wonderful. Can’t wait to go back and try some of their other dishes.
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Jennifer
VIP
Chicago
137 reviews
4.0
137 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was fabulous-we had a salad plus risotto and the fig pizza and each was 5 star!!! The ambiance was not good. We asked for outdoor and it was long the parking lot with cars constantly coming and going only a couple feet from us. The exhaust was awful. The indoor ambiance was also not great-crowded, noisy, fussy children. We will go back for the food however
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Jean
Tucson
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our date at Zio Peppe! Great service and delicious food. We will be back for sure!
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Pamela
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were surprised that they had added table service! Outstanding service and food. A bit noisy but it was happy noise.
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lucy
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best pizza crust I’ve ever had! And the sauce on a simple margarita pizza was amazing. We’ll definitely be back.
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Kris
VIP
Phoenix
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I especially enjoy the rigatoni alla tequila but the atmosphere and service are exceptional!
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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 4.6 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 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

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Zio Peppe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Zio Peppe restaurant rated?

Is Zio Peppe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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