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Food - Zio Peppe, Tucson, AZ

Zio Peppe

4.7 (456)
$31 to $50
Italian
6502 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715-3811

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Zio Peppe

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
East Tucson

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    East Tucson
  • Cross street
    Tanque Verde east of Kolb
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(456)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Innovative

  • Tucson

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tucson

    Great for fine wines

  • Tucson

    Italian

  • Tucson

    Innovative

  • Tucson

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Tucson

    Great for fine wines

  • Tucson

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zio Peppe delights with its "fantastic" food and "excellent" service. The restaurant shines with creative wine pairings and a "unique menu." Chef collaborations and themed dinners are standout events. Despite limited vegetarian options, patrons rave about the pizza and ambiance, making it a "Tucson gem" worth frequent visits.
456 Reviews
  1. Liz

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zio Peppe’s is one of our favorite places to dine with friends The ambience is amazing and the staff is wonderful.

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  2. Bonnie Gold

    Tucson51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The French Kiss dinner was absolutely fantastic. Chef Obie had Mat,Devon and Christian supporting him in a night to remember. Food and wine pairings were very well done. I look forward to attending more of the Zio Peppe wine dinners.

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  3. Cheryl

    Tucson5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic chef collaboration with Chef Obie. The French kiss theme and wine pairing were outstanding. I look forward to more wine dinners.

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  4. Pamela

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wine pairing meals are exceptional. I appreciate all the preparation, skill and creativity that goes into these events. The chefs are masterful and Robert is so knowledgeable and entertaining when describing the wines. I highly recommend this!

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  5. Jason

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent. They may have been a bit understaffed but we still enjoyed every second of our evening. Great food and ambiance.

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  6. Frankie Gold

    Tucson17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Skye was friendly and knowledgeable, answered all the questions we had and made great recommendations. She was very attentive and took good care of us! As for the food itself, well that was simply fantastic!

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  7. DR . PETER Gold

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great…Sky our server was excellent…so accommodating and pleasant..Pizza..Salad…excellent…see you soon!

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  8. Himanshu

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very limited vegetarian options. Food quality and service was good.

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  9. Paul

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal for family of four. Chef Devon and the team have created an outstanding menu. Get. There.

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  10. Keri

    Phoenix / Arizona8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service!!! Can’t wait to go back. Loved the special!!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    East Tucson
  • Cross street
    Tanque Verde east of Kolb
  • Parking Details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, families dine here comfortably: reviewers call it suitable for family gatherings and note kids especially enjoy pastas like the Fettuccine Alfredorado and Rotini Alla Tequila.

If you want a quieter evening, Thursday tends to be less busy; Friday evenings are popular and can fill up, so many guests recommend reserving for a Friday night.

Yes, Zio Peppe's intimate, polished dining room and thoughtful menu make it a popular choice for a date night, with guests calling the setting 'intimate' and 'perfect for a date.'

Zio Peppe fills up at peak dinner times, guests report it can be packed for dinner and very crowded on some weeknights and weekends, while weeknights (notably Thursday) have felt calmer and more relaxed.

Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal required; guests typically dress neatly but casually for a relaxed evening out.

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Zio Peppe

4.7
$31 to $50
Italian
East Tucson

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
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