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Zio Peppe, Tucson, AZ

Zio Peppe

4.7
4.7
318 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
6502 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715-3811

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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

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What 318 people are saying

Zio Peppe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Food

  • Tucson

    Innovative

  • Tucson

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tucson

    Italian

  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Food

  • Tucson

    Innovative

  • Tucson

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tucson

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zio Peppe offers a unique fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors, celebrated for its "interesting menu items" and "amazing pizza." Guests appreciate the "friendly, knowledgeable service" and "cozy atmosphere." While some items are priced high, the "creative and excellent" cuisine and "wonderful" staff make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.

318 Reviews
  1. Susanne

    Tucson4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was delicious; we'll be back. Bryce took good care of us

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  2. paula VIP

    Des Moines23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first dining experience at Zio Peppe after reading about it for the past few years. It was worth the drive - fresh, interesting flavors.

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  3. Jacquelyn VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Is this place in new hands?? I ordered my usual Mesclun Salad with grilled salmon. The salad was about 1/2 the size it used to be but not half the price - $12.00 - that’s a lot for a side salad size! And the salmon did not seem grilled, more like fried? And it was $15 for about 4-5 oz. $27.00 pretty expensive. I went home to eat dinner lol. Peace out Zio Peppe.

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  4. Jane

    Tucson101 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Tasty Italian food in a low-key atmosphere. Many entrees plus pastas and pizza. No separate menu for lunch.

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  5. Andrea

    Tucson6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Our favorite restaurant--the food is THAT good. I tried so hard to order something besides the rotini, but, alas, I couldn't pass it up. Again. And the dark chocolate taco cannoli was to die for.

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  6. Jean

    Tucson17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So happy to return for my birthday celebration! Loved it! Stephen S Was an excellent server once again! A positively memorable night!

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  7. Ana

    Orange County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, I have been here a couple times with my husband and this time I brought a lovely friend. We shared the Mesclun salad, I had El Rústico Birria pizza and she had the Bucatini Arrabbiata & Meatballs. Lovely time.

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  8. Scott VIP

    Tucson70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    On a Monday evening that was relatively quiet our group visited Zion for dinner. Service was good. Our dinners were good but not quite up to the standards we're used to. Overall OK and we'll return.

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  9. Mary VIP

    Denver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Unique menu and interesting flavors. The service was fair and the prices a bit high.

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  10. cris

    Tucson1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and delightful as always. Such unique choices which is why we love to dine here.

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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 318 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
8:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Zio Peppe

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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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