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    Pepe's Italian Restaurant

    3.6 (92 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Bars
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    I really wanted to like this place, but honestly, it was a huge letdown. The ambiance was trying too hard to be "authentic," with those checkered tablecloths that felt sticky. I ordered the spaghetti carbonara, and it was just...sad. The pasta was overcooked, the sauce was watery, and there was barely any pancetta. It tasted like they forgot the egg yolks entirely! And don't even get me started on the service. Our waiter seemed like he'd rather be anywhere else, and it took forever to get his attention for anything. Plus, the prices were outrageous for the quality of food they were serving. I've had better Italian food from a jar. Save your money and go somewhere else.

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    Nicholas W.

    My fiancé and I decided to have lunch @ Pepe's for the first time on Saturday afternoon while we were in the Shrewsbury St neighborhood. Finding parking was very easy and convenient. The ambiance inside the restaurant was inviting but due to the beautiful weather we ended up dining outside instead. A very nice gentleman named Giuseppe took great care of us from the moment we walked in. After he seated us we ordered a Caesar salad, the Chicken Alfredo and the Ravioli Pomodoro. For drinks we had an espresso martini and a Peroni. Everything delicious. Giuseppe made sure to check on us throughout our dining experience, which is always appreciated. We couldn't help but notice the table next to us ordered a couple pies. They looked and smelled great. We'll definitely be back soon to try the pizza.

    Lunch at Pepe's was so good we are coming back for dinner!! Pizza was outstanding and honestly I've had many Aperol spritz in my life but the way they made them here was as if I was in Italy! The owner gave us a sample of pistachio cream shot that was better than any desert! Must try while in Worcester

    Margherita pizza. No, I did not mess with it at all. This is how it looked when I opened the box.
    Tom C.

    Way over priced. Got two pizzas and an order of chicken tenders. The bill was over $50. If the food was good, I'd give it three stars. For this price, I would expect phenomenal food. It was neither phenomenal nor even that good. The chicken tenders were Sysco special frozen tenders, big letdown. Both pizzas were called "large," but anywhere else they would be considered medium. Again, if they were good, I'd overlook this. But they were not good. The pepperoni pizza was ok. The sauce is about as good as Papa Gino's, so a bit better than Domino's, but for brick oven pizza, it was really under done. The Margherita pizza, whoo-boy! I've never included pictures in a review before, but this needed to be shared! It's got some sauce on it... maybe a bit of fresh mozzarella and a few leaves of basil. For $18. If you want to support a local business and don't mind paying premium prices for subpar food,it is definitely serviceable pizza. Just do not order the Margherita!

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    Have loved their pizza in the past but ordered a large cheese pizza an hour before they closed and they said that I had to come immediately because their kitchen closed in 30min. Picked it up 15min later. When I got home and opened up the pizza it was the size of a personal pizza and that's being generous. Tried to call multiple times 30min before they closed and they're not answering. Very disappointed and won't be ordering again.

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    Food and service is terrible. Super rude manager/owner. Would not come back again............

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    The service was excellent. The Pizza was fantastic!! Definitely coming back!!! The owner makes sure that you are there to relax and enjoy!

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    2 years ago

    Cheap and delicious. Large portions. I had it delivered and was very pleased with the carne Asada.

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    Went for an anniversary dinner! Food was awesome, service was friendly and fast! Will definitely be back!

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    Best pizza in Worcester, great family oriented restaurant atmosphere, great service, highly recommended!

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    Food is amazing. Proper use of garlic, which makes my inner Italian happy. Can not go wrong with their chicken Alfredo.

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    Great pizza and service. Go to the Dulce bar after for an espresso martini!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Worst pizza I ever had. Pizza was very soggy with no flavor. Was like eating a gallon of grease

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    We had some errands in the area and were walking around downtown Worcester. There are many…read morenew/newer restaurant spots near City Hall. We were thirsty and looking for a quick bit, and happened upon the Worcester Beer Garden. It has very pleasant outside dining area, ideal for a drink and some interesting bar food. The menu options include dishes such as: Pierogis $11.00 Nachos $16.00 Quesadilla $14.00 Bavarian Pretzels $9.00 Pickle Chips $9.00 We opted to share a corned beef roll. I'd like to provide more detail, but their website menu page isn't working, and it's difficult to find a menu for them. Prices may not be up to date. We thought the roll was very tasty, albeit somewhat heavy. My beer was excellent, and the wine was cold and refreshing according to my co-diner. The waitress was excellent. It wasn't busy yet, but it was getting busier. They have games here (putting, corn hole, etc.) and on busy nights open up a pavilion area with a giant tv screen. We had a pleasant respite from the heat and look forward to returning to what they say is the largest patio area in Worcester. 3.5 stars rounded up to four for the venue and service on this visit.

    Easily 5 stars! The service was great, super friendly staff! The bar is cute with lots of beer on…read moretap. They have an amazing outside area with fires and casual tables. Everyone was just kind of hanging out separately but together, the only weird thing was the servers had trouble finding numbers of tables- but eventually they found us! It honestly was quicker service than expected. The food. THE FOOD. Amazing. I started with the soft pretzel and it was amazing. It was warm, soft, chewy and perfectly salty. It was a deep dark brown and very large. They served it hanging and with cheese and mustard sides. It was great. For an entree I ordered the chicken pesto quesadilla. Floored. It was crispy, and delicious. The pesto was really well balanced, and I love the sour cream and lettuce on the sides. This came with a side of queso too that was straight from heaven. We didn't get any napkins at the table so it was a little greasier than expected but overall great. This place is over an hour away from our house- and we are planning to come back just to eat here.

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