Pepenero - Newham

We were warmly greeted by the host when we arrived. Even though we didn't have a reservation for the day, the restaurant was fully booked by 7:30, so it's advisable to make a booking in advance. The service was excellent, there were plenty of options on the menu, and everything we ordered was delicious. The prices were very reasonable.

I would recommend avoiding this restaurant. It's not terrible, but it's not great either and definitely not worth the price. One major issue is their overuse of rocket. Instead of basil, my caprese salad was served with rocket. They tried to make up for the lack of basil by adding even more rocket. My son's pancetta dish also had an excessive amount of rocket. The chef even piled a generous serving of rocket on top of my calzone. The steak was decent and the carbonara was okay, but nothing exceptional. The standout dish of the night was the garlic bread, although that's not saying much. I don't mind spending a lot of money on a good meal, but this was not it. The Italian food here was just not executed well. While it will fill you up, there are much better dining options in London worth exploring. Just keep walking a little further to find something better.

I have been dining at this restaurant for several years and have consistently received excellent service and delicious food. Most recently, I celebrated my birthday with a group of 35 guests and had an amazing evening. Everything was flawless - the food was fantastic and the service was top-notch. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our party, and all of my guests were impressed by the lovely atmosphere of the restaurant.

Came to this restaurant and was seated by a bloke that didn't smile...instantly put off..seated ... took ages for drinks order...food wasn't bad...I've had better Italian food where I live... gave the bill so paid and left tip but still got pushed for the discretionary service and grumbled at us so we left never ever to return..if we were greeted with a smile and they welcomed us and spoke to us then we would have no problem paying it

The food was good and the restaurant was nice. The staffs was attentive, but could be more friendly or warmer.