Quite, laid back and very chill! Wandered in, tired and hungry and just wanting to eat and relax. Pep's provided exactly that! We were greeted immediately by the super friendly hosts/bartenders and got us started. We had the Regina Margarita and risotto. Both were very good and exactly what we needed. Nice surprise! I would eat there again. read more

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Loved the ambiance and the service is very attentive. The food was amazing and cooked to perfection . Can't go wrong with wood burning oven pizza . We tried a variety of dishes, one just as equally flavorful as the other ! We ordered a lot of food and still paid an amazing price . I would highly recommend this restaurant off the Main Street as it's not noisy and bustling during the day . You can enjoy your meal in peace and then hit Canal St. or SOHO for shopping . read more

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Quick and easy delicious pizza and service at Pep's! Here during the San Gennaro festival and popped in for a yummy pizza and cocktail! read more

Pep’s On Grand - Prosciutto Cotto & Funghi - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Tried this spot since it had a good amount of seating inside. The beet salad was my favorite. Was honestly very surprised but the sauce and the crunch was so good! Def get that! Also got an espresso martini and it was pretty good here! Reminded me of the one from Starbucks reserve. Then we shared one of the pizzas and added the burrata. Do the burrata!!! read more

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Came here for lunch the day before new year's eve. It was packed with tourists but it had open tables so we came in. Service was quick at first, but paying the bill became a hassle and took 30 minutes to finally get out of the door. It is possible they were understaffed since it was so busy. The 2 servers were juggling a completely full dining room along with patrons sitting at the bar. They need more help in my opinion! Food was decent. FYI before you go- tip is automatically included here. read more

Loved this place. Random find after waiting in line for a different spot to be told it would be 1.5 hours for a pie. Loved the burrata pizza and margarita pizza. Staff was attentive and food was quick but delicious. Great bake on the crust of the pizza. Good lunch specials. read more

Pep’s On Grand - Margarita pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Pep's on Grand is located in Little Italy and features, you guessed it, Italian food. Happy hour is 4-7, and we enjoyed the discounted cocktails. Have I had a better Aperol Spritz? Definitely, but this one was decent. We tried a few items-I enjoyed the Pizza (Margarita + mushrooms and burrata) and the Gnocchi (very rich with a yummy truffle Gorgonzola sauce). The Pacheri needed a bit more sauce and salt and left a bit to be desired and was a bit cold? The truffle fries were nothing special, and the Brussels sprouts were nice-I'd give them a 5/10 on my Brussels sprouts score scale (if you know, you know). Our food came out very quickly which was a surprise but we can't complain. read more

Pep’s On Grand - Paccheri, Brussels Sprouts, and Lemon Drop cocktail - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The tagliatelle bolognese, was amazing, the in house made noodles added quality to the dish. I had the peps peach bourbon cocktail and it was very delicious would order again. The Tiramisu was large and was one of the best ones I've had at a restaurant. Sadly I didn't take any pictures but it's one I won't soon forget. Service was great and atmosphere was a little loud but softly lit for dinner. read more

Pep’s On Grand - Pep's Bourbon Peach smash - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

It's a no for me. I honestly have no idea how this place has so many positive reviews. Maybe we came on a bad night? The service was horrible!! The waitress took our orders, brought the food. Never asked if we need anything, hows the food?, etc. It would have been nice to have been offered some parm cheese with our pasta. Or a refill on drinks. Those things. Plus, the staff were eating right in plain view. I understand chefs taste their own food, but the pizza person was literally eating as she was making the pizzas. Isn't that a health code violation? The food really wasn't that great and the prices were just not right for the quality provided. For any Yelpers who truly appreciate the importance of a red flag review, this is it. Avoid this place at all costs. I don't see how it can remain standing with so many other awesome Italian restaurants in the area. read more

I've come here multiple times because they have an excellent happy hour, even on the weekends. $6 beers, a little more expensive wines, and up to $10-12 spritzes It is a fantastic place to hang around and catch up with friends over drinks. Food smelled great as well and I'll be sure to get food next time! read more

On November 5,2025: I visited Pep's pizza and to my surprise the service was outstanding, the pizza was delicious.The waitress was very kind and professional as well as the staff. I had the margarita pizza which tasted ok but it was too thin. I also had the chicken and linguine, which the linguine was a little dry. In all, the weather on this day was nice and service was outstanding. I will definitely be back! read more

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Stopped by for an old fashioned and spicy whisky sour which were very tasty. The bartender was great, friendly and makes good drinks. Dope spot in Chinatown so the ambiance is dope for sure! read more

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Delicious pastas and pizza. A nice quiet lunch spot for comforting Italian food. The pasta and ingredients all tasted very fresh.

I was upset that Margharita's closed a few years ago. I just recently learned that the same owner reopened Pep's on Grand at this same location! But now bigger and better! I was just in Italy 2 months ago and I miss the food. Pep's did not disappoint. The food reminded me of the food in Italy. Here's what we had tonight: Plum Buratta: a mozzarella ball with a creamy middle. The tartness of the sliced plum compliments the creamy cheese. Brussel sprouts: crispy, slightly charred Brussels sprouts with a sweet balsamic vinegar dressing. Hubby wanted to lick the bowl. Tagliatelle with bolognese sauce and stracciatella cheese. The pasta was so delicious and thin and light--just like how nonna makes it in Italy. The meat sauce was not too salty (Americans tend to make everything so salty.) We slathered the pasta to pick up the rest of the meat sauce. I forbade hubby from licking the plate and embarrassing us. Diavolo pizza with hot honey: OMG! This is a must have! The dough is fluffy. The meat is thinly sliced and a little spicy. The hot honey (not temperature hot but spicy hot) gives the pizza a little sweetness and a little kick. We usually don't eat spicy but this was too good not to eat. I'm usually a weakling when it comes to spice but I devoured half that pie. Hubby's whole face was sweating. I guess he's weaker than me. Tiramisu: How could anyone not end dinner without dessert? The tiramisu here is one of the best we've had. It's a must have dessert! Latte: good coffee with latte art. Made with love . I learned while I was in Italy that you can only order a cappuccino for breakfast. It is "illegal" to order a cappuccino in the afternoon or for dinner. But it's ok to order a latte or espresso. Blood Orange soda: soda in Italy do not use food coloring and has less sugar. Delicious! It can be pretty loud in the restaurant. The later it got, the busier the it got. Will definitely come back again for more food. This is the second time we had food from Pep's in 3 days. First time, we ordered take out for the office. Tonight, we dined in. If you could, definitely dine in. The food tastes much better when it's comes out hot from the oven. read more

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Sweet little spot with wonderful food. The Barada, and the pizza are outstanding. The staff is friendly! Nicola was great. It's a hidden gem. read more

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Loved everything I ordered from the blood orange soda to the Brussel sprouts (perfection and so light) - to the delicious pizza! It was all perfect read more

Pep’s On Grand - Pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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We really enjoyed having lunch here. The burrata was good, typical but we enjoyed it. The paccheri was the best we've ever had. We don't get authentic Italian a lot, but this was SO good. Both pizzas were enjoyable but we did need to wait a while as they were busy and only a few pizzas can be made at a time. They had a really clean and pleasant eating area, I like the music that was going and it was comfortable. read more

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My family made the trip to see a family member graduate, however our last days were scattered. And my last day, I was bent in getting to Little Italy. However, I had to travel with my luggage dragging it loudly everywhere and I was perfectly okay because I knew I was going to eat some good food. Joke was on me, because I was swamped with choices. Somehow, I made it across here due to a recommendation from an online friend from Twitter! And the place was just opening up and the manager-had pity on me and allowed me a place to sit and wait till they opened! I'm very grateful, the food was amazing! I had my ultimate favorite pizza Margherita, aerosol spritz, and for dessert panna cotta. I had never heard of this dessert and it was heavenly! read more

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Here again. Pizza great. Really enjoy restaurant. Next time we visit we will be back. read more

Pep’s On Grand - Delisious pizza! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We had a family dinner here, and it was a blast! The food was delicious, we pretty much ordered everything, highlights include the pasta limone and the pacherri, we also loved the burrata pizza. They also have great cocktails and tasty desserts. They never rushed us, and the owner even came to our table to make sure everything was perfect. I would highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

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Not too crowded... Food was amazing, Brussel sprouts were so good!!! My old fashion was perfectly done... read more

Pep’s On Grand - Meat lovers personal pie.. - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Came on a whim and had such a nice dinner. It's a small restaurant but none of the tables felt too close together. Food: Arancini was really nice, I liked that it wasn't overly cheesy and the Parmesan sauce was unique Calamari: I loved that they added shrimp and zucchini. It was a nice switch from all calamari and it wasn't overly fried. And everything was fresh and tender Chicken parm: probably my least favorite of the night. It was good but I personally didn't love that it was on a sweet brioche bun. It was unique in that sense but I'd prefer good Italian bread instead. And the fries were just ok. Pasta: pasta was cooked perfectly Al dente and sauce was really yummy. A nice classic dish! Everyone was super friendly I'd definitely come back here for the price and good food. read more

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Food was amazing! Wish I had this restaurant closer to home! Must try if your in little Italy A+ read more

Pep’s On Grand - Meat lovers pizza & lasagna - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Full disclosure, I don't live in New York but when I visit I have my favorite pizza places and I wrongfully assumed that I was going to be eating mediocre pizza. Pep's on Grand was chosen due to its proximity to the Saint Gernaro Ferrara cannoli eating contest. This pizza was legit some of the most amazing pizza I've eaten. I knew it was going to be good when I saw the charred bubble on another guests pizza. However, nothing could prepare me for the flavors that we had. Bright tomatoes, tangy cheese, fresh basil- this pizza rocked my world. It has quickly run up the "Best pizzas I've eaten" list and will remain a favorite. Next time I'm back in NY, I'm coming back! read more

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It was Sunday afternoon and my mom and I desperately needed some food. It was coming on 1:30pm and a lot of places in Chinatown were packed - and as a rule, we do not eat in Little Italy. I was planning on going to Nyonya next door, but my mom mentioned they changed ownership and her friends have told her the food quality went down. I decided to try Pep's on Grand, since I think it's kind of new? There were a few tables occupied, but it wasn't completely full. We decided to split the Ricotta Toast, Caesar Salad, and Paccheri with pink sauce. The two appetizers came out quickly and then our pasta took a pretty long time to come. We almost thought they had forgotten about it. It was worth the wait though because it was delicious! I love pink sauce so this really hit that craving. Service was fairly attentive and we felt well taken care of. The only minor blip was how long it took for the pasta to come out. Prices are decent for the area. read more

Great Service, everything we had was great, from our table the lasagna really stood out - highly recommend that. they also made great espresso martinis! read more

On Saturday, September 2, my family and I ventured to the Little Italy section of New York City. We are no stranger to Little Italy's finest restaurants, but wanted to discover restaurants that we have not been to before. Before long, we stumbled upon Pep's On Grand. Upon entering the restaurant, we were immediately seated without a reservation. It seemed like it is preferred at this establishment to make a reservation, although not a requirement. The restaurant atmosphere is modern and the noise level can be moderate-loud as this is a popular restaurant for groups! My family and I ordered the Pizza Burrata, Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, Margherita Pizza, Spaghetti Al Limone, and Spaghetti and Meatballs. These dishes were all delicious! However, after my party finished eating our appetizers (the Pizza Burrata and Margherita Pizza), we were asked to move to another table so that the restaurant staff can accommodate a party of 14. This has not happened before when dining in a restaurant. But, we were introduced to Giuseppe, and he profusely thanked us and offered us a dessert on the house as a courtesy for us moving to another table. Giuseppe engaged in conversation with my parents about his amazing tattoos and remodeling Pep's On Grand. and made the service and overall experience spectacular! We hope to see Giuseppe again. I would recommend dining at this establishment! read more

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Food was tasty, and the vibe was upscale modern. Location is at the tip of Little Italy, which is great. You can't go wrong with Pep's.

This might be a three or four star restaurant in another neighborhood. But in this neighborhood, you can do much, much better. Pizza was average. Salad was not fresh. Service was fine not great. The food was fast and they had availability on a Friday evening. Ambiance felt like a sports bar not an Italian restaurant. read more

Hidden Gem!! Decor works. Open and spacious. Service is very attentive and the pizza was perfection. Just look at the pic! I'm not saying you need to try this place but I would if I was you. I put in 8k steps to get here. Worth the walk! read more

Pep’s On Grand - Diavola! - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Love little Italy and came here while walking through. Service was wonderful, they sat me right down, and were very attentive. The ambiance was beautiful, and the Margherita Pizza was amazing. I hadn't had pizza from there in years and it was so worth it! read more

So damn good!! We were hopped in for happy hour, and stayed for the most delicious pizza. We ordered one, but loved it so much, we ordered another pizza, and also added a Caesar and Brussels sprouts. Insanely good. The owner, Guisepe, or "Pep" was so fun. We sat at the bar, and he spoiled us with fun stories and the history of the restaurant. What a guy! Loved our experience here. Wishing we lived here. We would be regulars! read more

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Service was quick and attentive, but I was very underwhelmed by the food. They charge $6 for bread and "whipped butter," which appeared out of a wholesale tub. The gnocchi special was downed in sauce. Even the water was barely drinkable, another Little Italy disappointment: read more

The spicy sausage pasta was terrible! Thank goodness we asked for truffle oil to give it a bit of flavor! The service was lacking! The waiter brought us the wrong pasta at first so we had to eat the pizza before our terrible pasta came instead of bringing both meals together! read more

Pep’s On Grand - Prosciutto & mushroom pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here to try. Since we saw their A sign. Nothing too special. Their appetizers and pizza is okay. read more

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I love this place!! they had super quick service and were very friendly. I went with my grandma and we instantly said we were amazed! I got the pasta with pink sauce and i said wow the whole time eating!! The place is so beautiful!! they had perfect lighting for a great time!! I 100% recommend this spot!! read more

Great pizza, salad, pasta, atmosphere. I definitely recommend checking this place out. It was recently rebranded but from what I hear same great taste. It was a new taste to me but one I won't forget about. Trust me grab a pie or two! read more

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Fantastic spot for brunch with coworkers. Food Music Vibe Staff Originally Margarita, they closed down and fully renovated inside and purchased next door, increasing their size. Definitely come in here if you're hungry. You won't be disappointed. My favorites: Caesar Salad Gnocchi Tonno & Cipolla Pizza Prosciutto Cotton & Funghi Pizza read more

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Pep's on Grand is the new spot in the line between Chinatown and little Italy. We came out for lunch with a few friends to try this place out. So the place has a great vibe, not too big but not to small as well. Good music playing the entire time, I could imagine what this place is at night. I will be sure to come back at night to check the vibe. Food was on point, nothing disappointed. The black spaghetti with the squid ink was so good I wanted to get a second serving but I stopped myself. My friends had the other dishes you see in the pictures and all reviews were good. If you are in the areaake sure you check them out, this is a neighborhood spot not a tourist location from the people I saw coming in to eat. The owner ses very cool going around speaking to everyone. Come check them out..... read more

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Pizza was burnt, other one - had a ball of Buffula that was fridge-cold. Service was poor - no pepper/cheese offered etc. When I complained only told the chef was new and they would have a word. Much better places nearby, we went to a 'by the slice' place Champions a couple of blocked away which was much better read more