We had such a lovely lunch at Pepolino and left wondering why we hadn't been sooner. From the moment we walked in, the space felt warm and genuinely welcoming -- not just aesthetically, but atmospherically. The dining room strikes that rare balance between refined and comfortable. It feels like a place where people actually enjoy lingering. The wait staff were attentive without hovering, knowledgeable without being performative, and genuinely friendly. Service felt easy and unforced -- the kind that elevates a meal without calling attention to itself. We ordered from the lunch menu and were impressed across the board. The pear and endive salad was beautifully balanced -- crisp, slightly bitter, subtly sweet, and thoughtfully dressed. The steamed mussels were fresh and fragrant, served in a broth we happily sopped up to the last spoonful. The fettuccine was perfectly cooked and deeply satisfying. The braised rabbit was tender and nuanced, and the veal and ricotta meatballs were light yet rich, clearly made with care. Even the house wine deserves mention -- excellent, well-paired, and generous enough to make a midday meal feel celebratory without excess. Overall, it felt like grown-up Italian dining done right: elegant but unpretentious, thoughtful but never fussy. We'll absolutely be back -- perhaps next time for a long dinner when we can stay even later. read more

Pepolino Restaurant is participating in NYC Restaurant Week from Sunday-Friday, January 20th-February 12th, 2026. A two course lunch (antipasti and entree) is $30.00. I made a reservation for two of us on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 4:45pm, but we arrived around 2:50pm and they were able to seat us without an issue. There was only 1 other table occupied at the time. We were first brought complimentary focaccia bread basket with an incredible tomato basil spread. The Restaurant Week Prix-Fixed Lunch Menu had good options for the antipasti and entree. I chose the Indivia & Pere (Endive Salad with Pears, Walnuts & Pecorino Cheese in a Lemon Dressing) for antipasti and the Branzino al Forno (Roasted Branzino filet with rosemary served with island vegetables style) for entree. I am still dreaming about the branzino. Everything was delicious. There was also a beer and wine special. I got the Villa Antinori Toscana Riesling. My friend had the Carpaccio di Manzo, Fettuccine al Coniglio (Fettuccine with braised rabbit and slow oven roasted tomato) and a glass of the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. She enjoyed her meal very much. For dessert, my friend and I shared a Panna cotta Toscana con Salsa di Fragole (Tuscan Panna cotta with Fresh Strawberry Sauce) and this was so scrumptious that I wish I had the whole thing to myself or ordered another one. haha. Sorry not sorry. The atmosphere at Pepolino Restaurant is really cozy and I felt like I was transported to Tuscany from Tribeca. The first floor seats 28 people and the second floor seats 60 people. The staff were very friendly. There is a credit card fee compared to paying with cash. Food and service at Pepolino Restaurant was amazing and very hospitable. Definitely recommend visiting Pepolino Restaurant. read more

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Cute little place. Went for lunch. Shared the ravioli and eggplant. Salad dressing was bomb, I could have ate that over and over again. The sauce was not really my cup of tea, I usually like a sweeter sauce but that's just me. It was still good. Server was nice and easy to get a table. read more

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As left from being in the studio audience at the View, we were looking for somewhere to eat. We were curious about Canal St and found this place. Excellent service from the staff and the food is very good. We were informed that their pastas are made from scratch. We chose the $30 lunch special but keep in mind that everyone in your party must choose the lunch special if one person orders it. read more

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Came here for a late lunch as a party 1 and wanted to try their Restaurant Week lunch special. I was greeted by a lovely staff member and was free to choose any small table. The complementary tomato flan packed a surprising amount of flavor. Spreading it on the bread was a different but delightful experience compared to having a plate of sauce or oil. The top of the bread was brushed with some salt, elevating the overall taste. I had the Carpaccio di Manzo for my appetizer. The marriage of cured beef, cheese, and truffle was a wonderful salt fiesta in my mouth. The portion was also quite generous, so I'll definitely get this again in my future visits (unless I'm trying something new). For my main, I got the Polpettine Di Vitella (Veal & Ricotta Meatballs). The dish overall had a good balance between salt and savory, and a plentiful amount of salt and pepper. The meatballs had a semi-deep lingering taste from the ricotta, which was accompanied with several seasoned vegetables and a light tomato sauce. It was a good contrast from the strong carpaccio opener. In total, the dishes were definitely on the salty side. However, it was tolerable for me because it satisfied my appetite as an athlete. But I can see how this could be a turn off for some consumers, especially with the Carpaccio di Manzo. The restaurant week special is definitely a steal, but I will still come back to try more dishes, and recommend this to my friends and family read more

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I recently visited the city's (arguably) lone authentic Tuscan restaurant for a quick work lunch in search of its pappa al pomodoro. As part of my recent obsession with bread soups that started with lablabi and ribolita, I wanted to try Pepolino's rendition of this humble tomato-based soup that makes use of bread chunks as a thickener of sorts. It's probably challenging to make this dish exceptional given the limited ingredients, but it was a satisfying, nap-inducing meal that made good use of a healthy portion of olive oil. The vibe here is not especially memorable, but is cozy enough for a weekday midday option. read more

Pepolino Restaurant - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

I loved this restaurant and all of the dishes were fantastic! The sauce on the lamb was rich and savory and the ragu pasta was light and fresh. 10/10! The bartender is awesome and gave the best recommendations, including the cheesecake for dessert which is not to be missed. read more

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Large group party with a 1 hour open bar. Ambience was fine. Rustic but comfortable. Service was hit or miss. Drinks came quickly during the open bar which was appreciated. However, during dinner service, 1 of 3 tables did not receive the salad even though other diners received the only other appetizer choice. This meant the servers should have known. And on top of that, it took multiple complaints before we finally received the salads which came after they served the next pasta course. Prix fixe menu. Food was fine and probably just at par given the price. The strip loin was grainy. Honestly, mostly forgettable but without any obvious flaws. That's really it. Besides the service snafu, this is a decent spot. You can do worse but you can also do better. read more

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We came here during restaurant week and it was so good. It was a fixed price menu with an appetizer entrée and a drink and it was so awesome. We came in while it was not so busy, but the servers were so so friendly telling us about the history of the restaurant and where the food is imported from. The inside was so gorgeous it felt very homey in Italian. Overall, we had a great experience here. We stayed here for hours and they didn't kick us out which was really nice. read more

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The service was good here but I sprained my leg so found it difficult to walk up the stairs. The table had a weird pungent smell. The food was okay. Not the best I had. One of the people in my table was from Sicily and didnt like the food either. The ambiance was okay but I don't plan to cone here again. read more

Pepolino Restaurant - Octopus - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

Came here with my team for a team dinner. It feels really intimate and dimly lit inside. Good: - Tasty free bread - Burrata was very good, good ratio of cheese to tomato - Eggplant parm was so good - it was thinly sliced and easy to eat - The ragu was tasty - the pasta noodles had a lot of texture and good flavor - Portions are good, super full - Service was good - nice waiters Bad: - Nothing too crazy in terms of blowing my mind Overall this place was nice for getting my team created! read more

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Homemade pasta in Soho neighborhood of New York. We all got different pastas and all were amazing!

Ordered 4 appetizers and received the first two (calamari & crisp pork belly) in a timely manner but had to wait more than 30 minutes for the octopus and mussel appetizers. They were all delicious, but especially the octopus. Service was extremely slow and inattentive. The table next to us came an hour after us, but received their main course and dessert before we ever got our entrees. Cocktails were pricey, very sweet, and watered down with lots of ice. Personally would just stick with the wine. EDIT: The manager came to personally apologize, and comped dessert & our wine. Entrees eventually came, and every single one was absolutely delicious; the farrotto, the ravioli, the paccheri alla zucca, the trout special, and the linguini nere di mare. read more

Pepolino is a conveniently located, beautifully adorned Italian restaurant serving delicious food. It was nice to be able to make a reservation for a group of five, which is nearly impossible now I feel in NYC without endlessly refreshing Resy. The cocktails were on the more expensive side at 20+. We got wine. There was complimentary bread with a delicious fresh tomato paste/dip. We shared the endive salad and the croquettes. We each got our own pastas. I liked my wild boar pappardelle. I also got to try my friend's mushroom tagliatelle and the squid ink pastas. Both were great options too! I would definitely come back if I wanted simple good Italian food! read more

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it has been 3-4 months but I still remember the night we had dinner here. The pasta that have leek inside is a masterpiece, I'm also so delighted that pepolino even followed me on instagram! It was a pleasure, scheduling to come visit sooner read more

Pepolino Restaurant - Leek pasta - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

One of my go-to Italian spots for lunch outings with colleagues. Prices are reasonable for Tribeca, food is consistently delicious, and the service is always warm and friendly. We usually sit in the upstairs dining room and have a great experience every time. I've tried the calamari, chicken parm, and even the rabbit pasta -- all have been solid and enjoyable. read more

Let's start with loving the ambiance in the main diningroom. We didn't see the other space so I can't comment. The dishes were delicious including one pasta meal that was gluten free. The sauce was fresh and delicious as if if the tomatoes had been picked and cooked that day. Service, too, was excellent. We had a wonderful time! We had to climb steps to enter. I don't know if there's accessible entry read more

Lovely late lunch -- delightful atmosphere. The eggplant dish that I had as an appetizer was thinly sliced with mozzarella and seasonings and was delicious. I also had the veal meatballs, which I really liked. Having spent a lot of time in Tuscany with my relatives I can see this place is legit. read more

We almost left Pepolino within the first 15 min of being seated, as we were placed next to a large table where two snooty, wealthy, WASPy Karens were gabbing and ignoring their misbehaving daughters who were wreaking havoc in the general vicinity and disturbing everyone nearby (esp. us). Ugh. Talk about a living birth control ad. We eventually got the staff to move us to another area, and things were immediately better from there. But I felt bad for the couple that got seated at our old table. Pepolino staff: If parents won't reign in their bratty children, you need to do something. I promise the backlash from one or two parents will be balanced out by the many more diners who will appreciate you for taking action. Anyway, the food. The Zuppa Di Porri & Patate is scrum-diddly-umptious and perfect for cold winter nights. But the Cozze Al Burro was the best dish by far. The garlicky parsley sauce was everything your Mediterranean-loving heart could want, and the fact that they de-shell their mussels is just cherry for lazy diners like me. Pasta-wise, the Tagliatelle Ai Funghi Porcini was one of the more flavorful mushroom pastas I've had, while the Fettuccine Al Coniglio provided much-needed rabbit heartiness. The portions were pretty substantial too. We skipped drinks and dessert, but overall, I wouldn't rule out a comeback. I might bring my own privacy screens though, to block out wayward children. read more

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I wish I could give it 10 stars, Pepolino has been a staple for many years and now that I'm back in the local tribeca area, I've eaten here more than 5x in the last two months. It's comfort meal, comfort ambiance, and amazing top tier service by the staff there. My favorites: the grilled octopus, mussels, cacio e pepe. Amazing Branzino as well! read more

Enjoyed a really pleasant dinner with wife, son and his buddy. I'm retired chef so I really appreciate the simplicity of a minimal ingredient meal executed well with a service team that's attentive & aware and yet, invisible! Pepolino provides this experience perfectly. The space itself is rustic & romantically lit with several ceiling sound dampeners which were very appreciated. We shared an endive salad with pear & toasted walnuts that was delicious. I ordered exactly what I wanted...a well executed homemade pasta dish...Pappardelle Al Pepolino ("Pepolino" Tomato Sauce & Fresh Thyme). Simply an excellent plate of pasta. My wife had the spinach & ricotta ravioli that was light & lovely, my son's friend ordered the gnocchi (which is usually a disappointment everywhere in my experience) but was excellent! It's really simple to overthink...but Pepolino makes excellence a simple expectation. I strongly advise a visit...but you'll owe ME if you heed my counsel! read more

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This is such a cute spot for Italian food! I really enjoyed the leek pasta, it's something I'd come back for. My friend had the mushroom pasta which was also really good. The one with just tomato sauce was ok but nothing spectacular. It's expensive but so is all the Italian food in the city. read more

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The food was good and I didn't have any issues afterward, but it was extremely overpriced. Our bill was about $250 for three people--no alcohol, just one appetizer. What made it worse was the subpar service, yet a 20% gratuity was automatically added. I wouldn't have tipped that much based on the service we received. Overall, not worth the price, and I wouldn't come back. read more

Made a last minute brunch reservation at Pepolino on a late Sunday afternoon. I have passed by this restaurant many times but today was my first time in. The first floor is cute, cozy, and intimate. We sat at a table near the window. The complimentary bread, while delicious paired with the tomato paste, was a bit on the salty side.They would do well to keep it warmed instead of cold/room temperature. We ordered the octopus appetizer which was tender and delicious. It came on a potato puree and toasted bread and 2 slices of tomato. The combination was very interesting. It was actually very good. We ordered the black ink seafood linguine and the wild boar ragout pappardelle. The pastas were al dente and the sauces were very thick and rich. I thought the ragout was just okay. The linguine was good but not amazing. Overall, we had an enjoyable time. I would not order the ragout again. I will definitely come back and try some other dishes though. The restaurant and staff were charming itself. read more

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This restaurant is overcrowded, noisy, overpriced with tables jammed next to each other. highly overrated restaurant not worth the price. They rushed us out and service was average. read more

Great dinner on 12-12-25. We started with the Polpettini Vitella, meatball entree as an appetizer. Very well done and perfect for 3 to share. My wife had the spinach and ricotta raviolis. Home made and delicious. I had the homemade Pappardelle Cinghiale, wild boar ragu. Tasty brown sauce. Our other entree was Maltagliati Ragu, a more traditional type sauce, also very well made. Wines were reasonable. Great service in a homey setting made for a very pleasant experience. Not inexpensive, but worth it for a special treat. read more

Solid spot. Started with the Sausage Special. It was different but good. Pasta was 8/10 ambiance 8.5. I'll probably come back here again but I'm not going to be waiting around begging for it. read more

Amazing Italian restaurant nestled in the area of Tribeca. Customer service started off a bit rough, but eventually was really good. The ambiance was very much so a "mom and pop" type restaurant. You can see the character all over the walls of this place. I highly recommend the ravioli pasta. It has a spinach & ricotta filling that is to die for. Cocktails were really good and refreshing. My favorite part was dessert. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of it; but I will post a picture so you can show the waiter/waitress. It was the best dessert I've ever had at any Italian restaurant. I would describe it as a vanilla custard filled with fresh raspberries along with crushed pistachio nuts and powdered sugar on top. It was absolutely incredible! read more

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Great experience, great food. Everything we ordered was delicious. The bread came with an incredible house spread, which was a mix of tomato and pepper. For appetizer, we got a corn polenta with truffle and cream; it was deliciously rich without being overwhelming. For pastas, we got the tagliatelle with mushroom, spinach & ricotta gnocchi, maltagliati with veal ragu, and spaghettoni with braised leeks. Each had great texture and great flavor, and the portions were generous. For dessert, highly recommend both the torta di ricotta (airy and fluffy, while still being creamy) and torta al cioccolato (dense and smooth, bittersweet). For drinks, the Firenze was refreshing with a strong pear flavor, but without being too fruity. Service was very friendly. The atmosphere was rustic and homey and welcoming. read more

This is a tiny, cozy, romantic spot. We did not have the absolute best experience as the waiter got my order wrong and insisted i ordered something I know I didnt, and was still charged for it. Youd think how small the space is he would hear my order correctly. But all that aside - the food itself is really amazing. The pasta is very fresh and soft. The drinks are also really delicious, we maybe drank as much as we ate. Down to the plates this place is cute and cozy. Lets just hope next time I come there are no issues with my order! read more

The food was good the service was very professional. And the overall aesthetic was great. This was my first time trying Italian food from the Tuscan region. And I was not disappointed. read more

Been here a lot - it's amazing. Super cute and request to sit upstairs. Gnocchi was incredible as well as the meatballs.

Malfatti Burro E Salvia was amazing; highly recommend! Paired with an amazing Montepulciano and Burrata, it was the perfect afternoon lunch. read more

Pepolino Restaurant - Malfatti Burro E Salvia - Tuscan Near Me - New York, New York

Pros: - Large restaurant with extensive outdoor seating - Great for work dinners or if eating solo. Multiple large work groups were eating during our service. Also has bar seating if you want to grab a quick meal. -Service was great and our waiter was attentive. Also able to split the check multiple ways Overall, the food was good, but not amazing. The linguine Nere di mar was good, but felt as if it was lacking something. read more

We came in on Sunday night with a party of 5 we sat upstairs with a nice breeze from the windows open . I had the mussels which were great and the panzanella salad and the special Branzino which was also excellent . The Spaghettoni Con Porri was also very good . Excellent service too! read more

Mama Mia(chefs kiss) the food hear was sent straight from heaven!! We ordered takeout-endive salad with pasta and branzino. The fish was perfectly cooked and flavorful. The vegetables were perfect. The salad was a perfect combo of greens and pears. My kids enjoyed the pasta. You know they are legit Italians when they give you a lot of bread! Generous bread provided and two different types of my favorite was the focaccia. I will be back for sure. read more

Good ambience, location, and food, no problems there however we were surprised to be charged $22 for one very small mocktail. The explanation was that the bartender "had to open a new bottle of ginger beer." Our surprise at the extra cost was compounded by the absolute indifference of the staff when we mentioned it. This is a nice place but there are plenty of nice places. Those with friendly staff who engage with customers win. read more

Service was good and food was tasty but the portion sizes were so small! I was not full by the end of my meal. Carpaccio di Manzo was great, standard appetizer size. I expected the monkfish Pescatrice alla Catalana main to be larger but it was somehow smaller than the appetizer! At least they give free bread to start - the bread comes with this delicious tomato gelee. read more

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Love this restaurant!!! The service was awesome & the server was such a nice guy. There was nice Italian music playing, but the restaurant still felt quiet. The food was awesome and I would absolutely go back. We opted out of dessert, but the server said we couldn't leave without trying the cheesecake and brought us a slice on him! read more

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The food was amazing and the tomato flan on their fresh bread was top tier. The service was very efficient and the warm and personal customer service didn't miss a beat. Almost went back the next night for round two. read more