Pepe Giallo Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The pasta was great. Perfect amount of spice in both the meatball penne and the spicy sausage pappardelle."
• "Their pasta is always delicious."
• "The food was really really good... The mixed drinks were good and the wine menu was strong."
• "The gniocchi were perfect, the balsamic chicken breast surprisingly delicious and the chicken Milanese fresh and crispy."
• "The food was simple but delicious!"
• "The food is always on point and the daily specials are amazing."
• "The food is so good, and so fresh."

Cons:

• "The day we were there they ran out of...bread."
• "The vegetable orecchiette (which was the only vegan option) was absolutely bland and flavorless."
• "Calamari was not that great and was oily flaky."
• "The watermelon salad tastes weird and the pasta didn’t seem to be done."
• "The pizza was great, the pear tarte was so undercooked, and doughy."
• "Food was really under seasoned!"
• "The pasta was undercooked, sloppy in plating(didn’t really look very appealing), and very little fish. For what it was, heavily overpriced."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff was the friendliest and most attentive servers I've had in a while."
• "The wait staff is pretty nice and the food was delicious!"
• "The service is top notch, and it has a beautiful and conversation friendly decor."
• "The staff was incredibly kind and attentive."
• "Service was quick since you just order at the counter."
• "Impeccable service: waiters came to look after us consistently, and were very helpful, hospitable, and kind."
• "The service was fantastic even as it got very busy."

Cons:

• "Well, the food was good and the price was reasonable but the service was horrendous."
• "Very disappointing after checking out their relocation, returning after many years."
• "But yesterday was slow as molasses lunch service for meh food."
• "No server came for next 10 minutes for taking orders for drinks or for water."
• "Service was just lacking!"
• "We sat for 15 minutes before the waiter said anything to us."
• "Terrible service. Had to wait 20min for a server."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The place look small but it's actually got a lot of dining space tucked into nooks and crannies."
• "It is cozy, laid back, and the perfect place for a light bite to eat and some decent wine!"
• "I loved the vibe and decor of the restaurant."
• "They still have their outdoor/indoor seating which is decorated with beautiful lights and plants."
• "The restaurant was beautiful."
• "This is a great, comfy and easy go-to where the homey menu matches the relaxed ambiance perfectly."
• "Lovely, serene, modernistic atmosphere."

Cons:

• "Menu is basic and not very exciting."
• "The calamari was a bit bland and the sausage pasta dish we had was intensely salty."
• "It's very hot sitting inside though so the outside spaces are nicer."
• "The atmosphere was very loud and difficult to hear each other hence dropping a star for overall ambience."
• "I really miss the old atmosphere though. A warm rustic room with exposed brick just felt so inviting. Can't quite get into the slick cold blue."
• "It was extremely crowded and hot, might have been perfect temperature and ambiance anytime but a late summer evening."
• "On my way to bathroom I saw a dead mice near the kitchen."

Value

Pros:

• "Can't beat these prices in Chelsea."
• "Their food is pretty standard with pretty cheap prices given the location."
• "Overall good prices for a casual meal, nice to find a good value spot in this location."
• "Good value for the price and highly recommended."
• "Friendly service, good prices."
• "Very affordable prices!"
• "Food was good for a very fair price."

Cons:

• "However the portions on the ravioli were just pathetic."
• "Didn't give it 5 star because last time, the pasta was just a bit too undercooked."
• "The calamari was a bit bland and the sausage pasta dish we had was intensely salty."
• "There are just a few pieces that you can finish in a few bites for 20+ dollars."
• "You get what you pay for. Prices are low, but, at best, the food is ok."
• "Homemade pasta was not worth the $3 up charge."
• "The prices were very reasonable except for the dessert which balances out on the total bill."