Peppone Restaurant

In Short – The tiny bar is packed with salivating would-be diners waiting for tables to open in the dark, cozy, wood-paneled dining area. Dozens of hanging stained-glass lamps illuminate the happy couples and groups crowded into red-leather banquettes at this clubby Italian gem. While not trendy, Peppone's gets its share of celebrity diners. Traditional pastas feature hearty red sauces over al dente noodles. Secondi options include a plethora of fish, lobster and beef.

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Parking:: Find complimentary parking in the mini-mall lot in front of the restaurant entrance.
Know Before You Go:: Reservations are coveted and essential, but impromptu diners may be able to find a seat and service at the small bar.
Look Good:: Westside matrons and CEOs are dressed to the hilt here, so diners will feel out of place in T-shirts and jeans.

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ambiance	0.0% positive	“The atmosphere was stale and boring (not even snobby stuffy - more like a senior center).”
drinks	83.33000183105469% positive	“Good food, charming room and the best wine list in town.” “The food here is unsurpassed anywhere - not even in Italy could I find such attention to detail - garden fresh spices, vine ripened tomatoes, the perfect amounts of wine and the freshest imported cheeses.” “From the incredibly extensive wine list to the vigilant service staff to the scampi that had my taste buds doing a happy dance, Peppone's is hands down one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles.” “The classics include Linguine Vongole (I prefer the white wine sauce but red sauce is good too), Linguine Pescadora (mixed seafood) and the Farfalle Chicken (bowtie pasta with a brown sauce).” “The wine was also mediocre.” “Their wine list is amazing with a book of choices and reasonable prices (compared to other Italian restaurants).”
food quality	75.0% positive	“My friend thought his food was merely mediocre.” “The food here is unsurpassed anywhere - not even in Italy could I find such attention to detail - garden fresh spices, vine ripened tomatoes, the perfect amounts of wine and the freshest imported cheeses.” “Terrific traditional Italian food, great staff, class (mostly) regular customers, and my favorite Italian restaurant in SoCal.” “The staff has been known to "customize" dishes from the menu for polite, respectful customers.” “Good food, charming room and the best wine list in town.” “Even at 1/3 the price (or for that matter, free), the taste and quality of the food was truly horrible.” “The pasta is top notch especially the handmade gnocchi that mealt in your mouth The fish is fresh and fabulous, especailly if you get it "Sicily style" with red sauce.” “We were disgusted when our server left a cart of other patron's dirty dishes practically right on top of our table.” “The only thing good was the linguine special with king crab legs.” “If you have visited Northern Italy or ever wanted to experience its authentic food, this is your place.” “Everything on and off the menu is excellent and I recommend that you ask one of the waiters for his favorite dish since most have worked there for around 30 years.” “The food was pretty good, but way overpriced for what it is.” “love great food, love Italian food, and don't mind a $300 t.” “The classics include Linguine Vongole (I prefer the white wine sauce but red sauce is good too), Linguine Pescadora (mixed seafood) and the Farfalle Chicken (bowtie pasta with a brown sauce).” “My husband and I went here for dinner and we were completely taken back by the rude hostess and the mediocre yet pricey food.” “Great food, lousy service, tab $300.00” “The service was very nice, but I dine out for both food and service, and I would never go back to this place again.” “Their sausages are so tasty.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“The staff has been known to "customize" dishes from the menu for polite, respectful customers.” “From the incredibly extensive wine list to the vigilant service staff to the scampi that had my taste buds doing a happy dance, Peppone's is hands down one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles.” “Everything on and off the menu is excellent and I recommend that you ask one of the waiters for his favorite dish since most have worked there for around 30 years.” “Their wine list is amazing with a book of choices and reasonable prices (compared to other Italian restaurants).”
overall	100.0% positive	“Terrific traditional Italian food, great staff, class (mostly) regular customers, and my favorite Italian restaurant in SoCal.” “The service was very nice, but I dine out for both food and service, and I would never go back to this place again.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“The service was very nice, but I dine out for both food and service, and I would never go back to this place again.”
service	72.22000122070312% positive	“We were disgusted when our server left a cart of other patron's dirty dishes practically right on top of our table.” “From the incredibly extensive wine list to the vigilant service staff to the scampi that had my taste buds doing a happy dance, Peppone's is hands down one of the best restaurants in Los Angeles.” “Great food, lousy service, tab $300.00” “The service was very nice, but I dine out for both food and service, and I would never go back to this place again.” “My husband and I went here for dinner and we were completely taken back by the rude hostess and the mediocre yet pricey food.” “Terrific traditional Italian food, great staff, class (mostly) regular customers, and my favorite Italian restaurant in SoCal.” “Everything on and off the menu is excellent and I recommend that you ask one of the waiters for his favorite dish since most have worked there for around 30 years.” “The staff has been known to "customize" dishes from the menu for polite, respectful customers.” “The service was very attentive, but almost to the point of being annoyed.”
value	40.0% positive	“My husband and I went here for dinner and we were completely taken back by the rude hostess and the mediocre yet pricey food.” “The food was pretty good, but way overpriced for what it is.” “Too much hype for nothing but an expensive tab.” “Their wine list is amazing with a book of choices and reasonable prices (compared to other Italian restaurants).” “Even at 1/3 the price (or for that matter, free), the taste and quality of the food was truly horrible.”
wait time	0.0% positive	“This is the WORST restaurant I've been to in a long time -- and this comes from one of the world's biggest foodies!”

02/12/09

Unbelievable wine list

by daleesh

Good food, charming room and the best wine list in town....so many Ca. Cabs from the 80's under $150 you will have a had time chossing....and these are not marked up like crazy, think what you would have paid for these in the 80's.....wine lovers paradise!

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11/12/08

AMAZING FOOD AMAZING ATMOSPHERE

by ryanz13

Last night a friend and I had dinner at Peppone. The food and service was just like I remembered it, Perfect! The wait staff is very knowledgeable of the menu and the wine list. The food alone speaks for itself! Their daily specials are incredible. If you want to have a very nice dinner, warm atmosphere and an enjoyable time go here! I don?t know what the person below me was talking about but I have to say this place has always been a superb dining experience. I have a feeling the person below me doesn?t know the difference between Ragu and ketchup!

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03/09/08

WORST PLACE EVER!

by nicolesq

This is the WORST restaurant I've been to in a long time -- and this comes from one of the world's biggest foodies! I am like the walking zagat guide and so, naturally I was excited to try this place. I first ordered the appetizer calamari - it comes SOGGY AND WARM; not crispy and hot. Come on, an italian restaurant that can't even make calamari right. I read about the filet mignon meatballs - TERRIBLE; they were dry and small. Go to Mulberry pizza in BH and you will get WAY better meatballs for a fraction of the price. UGH. The only thing good was the linguine special with king crab legs. Good, but since the whole experience was already ruined, I didn't enjoy. To make matters the WORST, the service was TERRRRRRRIBLE. This guy pretending to be italian didn't bring us the wine list or even acknowledge our presence until AFTER we already ate our appetizer - what the hell is that all about? Then he looked at me like I was crazy when I wanted to a decanter to let the wine breathe - a $150 bottle of wine needs to breathe. He didn't even bring or offer water - I asked him what the problem with the service was and he told me that I had to ASK for water; what the hellllll is that? I have to ASK for water? Is it just me or doesn't a waiter ask what kind of water you want as their first question? Anyway, I hate this place, am SO mad and frustrated, and hope this review helps you NOT go there. Too much hype for nothing but an expensive tab. Thanks for letting me vent.

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11/15/07

OVER-RATED

by dynamite

My friend and I met at the bar first while waiting for a business associate. We ordered an expensive bottle of wine and asked the bartender (whom I believe to be related to the owner) to switch the tv station to the Laker game which had just started. He said it would have to wait till the 4th quarter as he was watching the Miami-Akron football game on ESPN and he had a bet on it! Turned out he was serious, as he gave the same reply to another gentleman who made the same request minutes later.

As I did not want to embarass my host, I did not say anything to the manager, but needless to say I was appalled.

As for the food, I order the cioppino which had been highly recommended. The sauce was very bland and it lacked shellfish, ordinary at best. My friend's veal cutlet was fair. Prices are very high. The two best attributes of this restaurant are an extensive, very fairly priced wine list, and very professional, attentive waiters. The atmosphere is old-time Italian, lovely, but very noisy.

Pros: wine list, service
Cons: parking, the bartender

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10/17/07

PERHAPS THE WORST MEAL I'VE EVER HAD

by ethan1

This place actually used to be pretty good - many years ago. I've never felt more ripped off than for the dinner I had last night. Even at 1/3 the price (or for that matter, free), the taste and quality of the food was truly horrible. The osso bucco (lamb!??!) was actually served with some sort of BBQ sauce and a side of gnocchi (not fresh) swimming in the swill -- it was truly disgusting. My friend's veal piccata reminded me of something that would have been served at a hospital cafeteria, with side vegetables to match. To add insult to injury, it took about 40 minutes for our meals to arrive, accompanied by the waiter's excuse that the kitchen is too small with only six skillets. Was I on Candid Camera?

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02/12/09

Unbelievable wine list

by daleesh

11/12/08

AMAZING FOOD AMAZING ATMOSPHERE

by ryanz13

03/09/08

WORST PLACE EVER!

by nicolesq

11/15/07

OVER-RATED

by dynamite

10/17/07

PERHAPS THE WORST MEAL I'VE EVER HAD

by ethan1

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