Reviews for Don Pepe Restaurant in Newark, NJ
I heard they have good table bread but it?s just normal. Foods are at average honestly? Waiters shouldn?t rush their customers... if it?s a restaurant that requires dressing code. Read more
Celebrated my mom's birthday here and they were very accommodating. Everyone loved the food and the service was great!
Today the food was not od his best. I had one of the special starter for today and my arugula was not fresh. Also, another party... in the group her meat was a bit stuff.???? Read more
I ordered two entrees myself, one was the 4.5 pound lobster, and it came with not only a damaged claw, but the male claw was... from a different lobster the size you would expect from a paella dish. I was so appalled, and immediately pointed it out to ourwaiter who told me a line of BS about how lobsters lose a claw and the one that regrows is smaller. Look at the pictures, youtell me. Does that look like its from the same lobster? I am a foodie. I dine as a hobby and it is an insult to my intelligenceto say that to me, and further, for the money that i am paying you dont try to push off a deformed lobster to me, Most otherplaces show you the lobster you are ordering before they cook it I trusted that i was going to get a decent lobster. The waitstaff was a bit too attentive, it was annoying every five minutes have someone reaching across me while I was trying to enjoy a$200 meal "( The restaurants response, or lack thereof will determine if I ever return. The lamb shank and garlic shrimp weregood. Read more
We went to Don Pepe on weekday lunch, because they have their own parking lot, that saves us from hunting for street parking.... Even then, we were the 3rd last spot in the lot. At the entrance its a huge hallway with lots of sitting arrangements. Furtherinside they have another whole floor for restaurant diners. We got welcomed with some nice warm breads and pepe olive oil. Ourserver was pretty cut through, read us the long list of specials right away. The food takes a while to arrive, due to the lunchhour rush. My bronzini was really well cooked, was lots of moisture in it. Despite being bone-in, I enjoyed making my waythrough the entire fish, it was a lot to eat!! Sadly the sides are boring, a boiled/baked potato, and some broccoli carrots. Idid like the broccoli a lot, it had a hint of saltiness, but other were meh! I was surprised to see the fish was such decentlypriced at $23, was expecting to around $30+. Overall we had a good meal. We might visit here again, but won?t be that often forquick lunch, since its more of a proper seat and dine place. Read more
Staple in ironbound for steaks and paella. Celebrated my sons birthday here with a mom and son dinner. We had the octopus,... escargot, gazpacho for apps. I had the ox tails and my son had the prime off menu fillet. Read more
Finally made time to visit this restaurant and was very disappointed. It seems that the rice wasn't seasoned or fresh. The... lobster did not smell fresh and also was not tasty. We actually did not bather to finish our meals. Read more
As far as I?m concerned, the only things I care about with a restaurant is the food, service and atmosphere. 5 Stars on all... three. I?ve had dinner here 4 times with the latest on 8/2/2022. The servings from appetizers to dinner are plentiful, tastyand awesome. The waiters are attentive but not trying to refill your glass after one sip. And while I have always been too fullfor dessert, I did see some examples and they look tasty. If your in town, stop in. You will not be disappointed. Read more