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.
Locally owned and operated since August 2013, we began as a small neighborhood pizzeria and quickly became the go-to spot for a slice and classic Italian comfort food. Chef Bryan and Pizzaiolo Jon craft monthly features to keep the menu fresh with creative and seasonal offerings.Join us in our cozy, New York–inspired dining room and experience a true taste of the neighborhood.Live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night — reservations are recommended.
