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   NicoleWB

   New Mexico

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We arrived before noon on a Monday and practically had the whole place to ourselves. What a treat this place is! The staff was kind and helpful and the food was SO good! The kids each had Fettuccine Alfredo and my husband and I shared the mushroom risotto and the fig pizza. My son said that we are always going to come to this restaurant when we visit Tucson! Thank you for a great experience and meal!

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   Bday

   Grand Rapids

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 11, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is a great place for pizza and some pasta. has become a frequent spot to eat.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Denver

   21 reviews

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   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on March 11, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   The food is some of the best that I have had while in Tucson! The team is kind and service is great! A hidden gem.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tucson

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 25, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   The best food I’ve had in a long time. True Italian and authentic Mexican food never tasted so good!

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   DeniseS

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 24, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food is absolutely amazing! Devon and staff are fantastic! Will be in again next trip!

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   danyag

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Great eclectic food. Prices reasonable.

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   KathyL

   Minneapolis

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Took friends to Zio Peppe, and once again we were blown away at how delicious everything was! It never disappoints!

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   AzTx17

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We went on a night that they had a special menu, so we weren’t able to try the regular menu items. But what we had was fantastic. I chose to do the wine pairing with each dish and it really rounded out the experience. My favorite dish was the lobster ravioli. And they house make their limoncello and orangecello. The orangecello was out of this world. I ended up getting a second glass.

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   Mike

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2023

   overall3food4service4ambience4

   I booked the reservation on Open Table. It offerred me the choice of the special Valentine's day meal or the a la carte menu. I soecifically chose the a la carte menu. When we got to the restaurant, we were told there was no a la carte menu. Thus we were stuck with having that or leaving. We stayed. The couple beside us got up and left. There is no sign on the street showing the restaurant. Hard to find unless you have been there before.

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    GeraldO

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service. Scratch made everything. Noodles are very good. Bread and presentation excellent will definitely be going back.

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    DavidR

    San Diego

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My family and I really enjoyed our meal at Zio Peppe. The one thing we didn’t realize though when we first entered is that you get seated at a table, but then you need to go up to place your orders for drinks, appetizers and dinner. Initially, I thought this would detract from the dining experience, since we expected a regular sit down restaurant with full service, but the food was exceptional, and the value very good for a place with this quality of food, and though we didn’t have a regular server, the staff was very attentive whenever we needed anything which more than made up for not having a dedicated server for our table. The Elote Arancini appetizer was absolutely delicious as other reviewers had noted, and we got two orders for our table of 6. We ordered 3 pizzas: the Figgy Stardust, Umami Tsunami, and the Carnitas pizza. All three were very good, though the table favorite was definitely the Umami Tsunami (I recommend the red chili flakes on top of that to make it spicier if you like spice). For pasta, we had the Wolf and Shrimp Linguini which is made with Wolfberry pasta and came with large succulent shrimp, and the Fettuccini Alfredo with the optional upgrade with the red chili purée (AKA the “Fettuccini Alfredorado”) with chicken. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and devoured by our group. Too bad we don’t live in Tucson or we would be regulars here. We are all already looking forward to visiting again when we are back in town.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Exceptional food!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    Gave this place a second chance and wish I never did. Not ideal to dine in. Consider take out. Even that’s a stretch.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5

    My boyfriend and I really enjoy this restaurant but tonight they missed the mark. The appetizers were served cold and had to be returned. We also ordered a pizza, when we went to pick up a slice the toppings slid right off and the dough was still semi-raw. We were very disappointed with our dinner tonight.

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    Vandra

    Tucson

    338 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    338 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Joe provided great suggestions for food and wine. The portions were generous, and the wine was well-priced.

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    PatteP

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Food overall good but crust over done and hard on bottom of pie

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    Tucsoneater

    Phoenix

    39 reviews

    2.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Sadly they were not ready to become a “go to” place. Long line outside despite reservations. Not enough staff or servers. Not enough bar tenders or people cooking.

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    AlbertF

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent New Years Eve menu. Really flavorful and unique.

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    Kathleen

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always fantastic food, presentation, and service! I send everyone here!

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    JohnC

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience2

    Food was solid except the risotto had a strange sweet taste which doesn’t go with squid ink. Service was spotty. 10-15 min before order was taken. About 45 min before entree came out. Could hAve been better service since it was a prix fixe menu and only a total of 8 dishes for the kitchen to prepare.

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    Joanne

    Tucson

    85 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    VERY Disappointed this time dining at Zoo Peppe. It was first time dining there for dinner. I have eaten lunch twice at Zio Peppe and had Pizza's both times. I wanted my husband to try this place since there are no restaurants in Tucson Other than one that is consistent in flavor and quality (and service). First off: This is not a $$ restaurant. It is more like a $$$. We had to pay up front, so if we wanted dessert you need to go back and do another transaction. But we passed on that. Our dinner, one appetizer and one glass of wine cost $82 before tip. They give you rolled silverware with flimsy paper napkins to use. For the price we should have linen napkins and table side service. We shared the calamari. It was actually Very good and we were happy it started on a positive note. I ordered Wolf shrimp and linguine dish. My husband had the braised short rib with polenta. My husbands braised short rib was flat of flavor. The polenta was seasoned with of course butter and probably with salt and pepper, but you really couldn't taste any other profile. It was bland. The braised rib was not much to right home about. much flavor - usually the rib with have some wonderful flavor profiles to compliment a basic butter polenta or visa versa. My husband said I make better short ribs than this. The shrimp were not prepared in any special way other than some salt and pepper and thrown into pasta and sauce. Some of my shrimp had a fishy ( not good fishy) taste. My dish was over powered by massive lemon. My pasta was very pasty. I know this chef /owner worked with Janos Wilder but definitely did not shine through here because flavors were not indicative to what the menu stated ! Very disappointed and probably will not return

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Outstanding from beginning to end - food, service,

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    CarolC

    Tucson

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience1

    We were surprised that this restaurant got such high ratings. This is not a full service restaurant. What service was provided was slow, food was sub par, at least what we ordered. My husband and I received our entrees at different times. I do not recommend this establishment.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Great food!!

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    Parcheesi

    Phoenix

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Food was excellent. We liked the new take using some favorite ingredients. The Elote, mushroom risotto and Birra pizza were all good! Everyone we interacted with was very nice, happy & professional. The only issues were a very uneven table that kept rocking and the fact we had to keep going up to the cash register to order food and drinks each time which we thought was odd since they take reservations. All in all we liked the experience and these things can be overlooked, it will not keep us from returning. Nice jobs guys, thank you!

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    Foodie84

    San Francisco

    87 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, nice people and one of my favorite new restaurants. One of the best caesar salads and their wolf pasta with shrimp is my go to dish! I've heard great things about their risottos and pizza so will have to try those on my next stop.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5

    Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Tucson!

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    BrittneyP

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food! Our favorite, go-to Italian restaurant! We always go for the Bianca pizza, Alfredo and Birria pizza!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious and unique food in a relaxed atmosphere! Very small so reservations are recommended. The green chile pasta and mushroom risotto were both spectacular!

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    LizandRick

    Tucson

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    Our first time dining here. Took a while to figure out how to order. Food was great. Service was irratic. Would definitely go back for the food. We now know how to deal with the service issue. Just have to keep on top of the servers.

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    Joanne

    Tucson

    85 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    Pizza wasn’t bad. Had Bianca and friend had the fig and goat cheese. Pricey for the pizza and one iced tea. Cost $27 for one person with tip. Crust a little tough and tasted and looked like it was a wheat crust, which menu did not state. I would go back and try the pastas or risotto. But not the pizza anymore. One person took care of all the tables. It took a while before our drink orders were taken but we weren’t in a rush. You’re supposed to order food at counter but no sign

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience3

    Pizza is excellent. Best I have had in Tucson. Great chewy, crispy crust and just right amount of cheese and sauce. The fig pizza is also delish. Could be a dessert. I also had the salmon which was very good. Hubby really enjoyed the bolognese. There’s not real waiter service, have to order at the counter, but food is well worth it!

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went in expecting just another Italian joint, but we were quite pleasantly surprised to find an extremely creative menu that I would call more southwest-Italian fusion. The menu is unique and everything we have tried is fantastic! The goat cheese spread and bread is delicious as a starter, and my personal favorite is the Figgy Stardust pizza…a magical mix of goat cheese, bacon, figs and a pomegranate drizzle. Amazing!

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    OperaGirl

    Tucson

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    I was surprised to find the restaurant far from busy considering the write-ups I have seen about it. The food lived up to those encomiums. I was also surprised that it was not a full-service restaurant but more on the order of a fast-casual place, where your order is taken and paid for at a counter and delivered to the table when ready. Still, it was clear that the food was made to order and that the chef-owner took great pride in making the food just so.

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    ThomasM

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food in a quaint, but inviting atmosphere. Service staff were helpful and friendly, and the food was incredible.

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    judy

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Spectacular. And delicious.

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    Vandra

    Tucson

    338 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    338 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great night and food! Even when the lights went out, the night was terrific. :)

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    CarrieW

    Tucson

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    They have a fantastic menu and all 4 of us loved our meal. The staff is great!

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    JEdM

    Tucson

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Sonoran Restaurant Week menu - outstanding choices and food.

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    Jeff

    Greensboro

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lively crowd, wonderful service, meals were great as always. Devon and team deliver a top notch experience.

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