Zio Peppe

Name: Zio Peppe
Address: 6502 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85715-3811
Telephone: (520) 888-4242
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (333)

$31 to $50

Italian

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

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2 people

Jul 7, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
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
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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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 $4 each: 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

Entrees

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

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 333 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
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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Tucson
Italian
Tucson
Best Food
Tucson
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zio Peppe offers a delightful dining experience with its "fantastic food," locally sourced ingredients, and a blend of Italian and Latin flavors. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "unique menu," making it a favorite for special occasions. The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff create a memorable visit. Reservations recommended.

333 Reviews

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Barbara
Tucson1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Zio Peppe is nothing like prior restaurants that have occupied this building. Don't let the modest exterior or location fool you. You will be pleasantly surprised when you enter this restaurant and see the tables nicely set with black tablecloths and an an overall elegant feeling. The serivce we had was excellent and the overall atmosphere quite wonderful and relaxing. Produce and meats are locally sourced where possible with other goods imported from Italy and Spain for authenticity. Zio Peppe also uses local heirloom grains for their bread and pizza. We ordered starters, entrees, and cocktails and all were delicious. Save room for dessert, as the dessert menu looks appealing, even though everyone was too to order anything more. They also have some Digestives on their dessert menu, which I will try next time. The restaurant has a smaller capacity, so reservations are suggested. I would rank Zio Peppe as more of a higher-end restaurant, so the prices are commensurate. If you want to dine somewhere special and are on the east side, you might want to consider Zio Peppe. I definitley recommend this restaurant and will dine here again.
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Larry VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem of a restaurant. Unique food great service just a great meal. Thanks for building such a wonderful place.
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Shelby
New Mexico2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing. Fantastic food. We are definitely going back.
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Jean
Tucson22 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a marvelous time celebrating our 50th anniversary. The food was delicious as usual - loved the mushroom risotto and the no flour chocolate cake in particular! Our server was Emily and she was very attentive and thoughtful. We will return soon!
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Karen VIP
Phoenix / Arizona54 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good is always excellent. Love the tamale polenta, margarita and ziggy stardust pizza.
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Susi
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal and service! Everything was tasty and the whole dtaff very friendly.
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Greg VIP
Nashville6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've loved this restaurant since the first time I went there. It continues to get better each time. I've referred several people, and all have become regulars.
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Jodi
West Palm Beach1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was amazing and the food was exceptional! Highly recommend!
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Jennifer
Idaho7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Zio Peppe serves up excellent food and service! One of our favorite places. I left my purse at the restaurant and got a call from Julianna ten minutes after we left to alert me. Much appreciated!
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Lara
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amanda was a great server, she’s attentive and knowledgeable. Our dishes were delicious and the setting is cute and intimate. Tables are closer but, it’s a small space so, it’s expected. The only thing that could use improvement is the table lamps were set to a cool white light but had a warmer color setting as well, the warmer light is much less harsh and comfortable for my sensitive eyes. We will be back- and hopefully are lucky enough to get Amanda again.
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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 333 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 7, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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

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About this restaurant

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

Entrees

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

Desserts

Tiramisu Tres Leches$13.00

Taconnoli$13.00

Chocotaconnoli$13.00

Jamaica Cheesecake$13.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake$13.00

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