Zio Peppe
Italian · Eastside
Tucson City of Gastronomy CertifiedLunchDinnerDine inTakeoutPatioDog friendly
- SRW hours
- Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Good to know
- Zio Peppe on East Tanque Verde Road in Tucson offers a modern, welcoming atmosphere with a blend of rustic and contemporary design elements. The interior features warm wood tones, an open pizza kitchen with a stone hearth oven, and comfortable seating that creates a casual yet refined dining experience. Known for its innovative fusion of Italian-American and Sonoran flavors, Zio Peppe provides a unique Tucson culinary experience. Signature dishes include the El Rustico Birria Pizza, topped with beef birria, mozzarella, onion, and cilantro, served with a side of consommé for dipping. The Fettuccine Alfredorado combines creamy Alfredo sauce with red chile purée and slow-fried garlic, offering a spicy twist on a classic favorite. For dessert, the Taconnoli — a cannoli-inspired taco filled with ricotta, mascarpone, pistachios, and orange zest — provides a sweet and inventive finish to the meal.
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Zio Peppe is confirmed for Restaurant Week. The full prix-fixe posts here as soon as the chef signs off.

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