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Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro, Newtown, CT

Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro

4.7
4.7
569 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
WINNER OF 52 CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE READERS CHOICE AWARDS since 2011, including:
*** Best Italian and Best for Overall Excellence - Statewide ***

For over 15 years, Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro offers up the taste of irresistible Italian dishes. The interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting and offers a touch of romance by candlelight at night. The atmosphere is polished casual and the staff are always on point and friendly. Sal e Pepe is accommodating to diner's preferences and offers vegetarian, gluten free choices and a kid's menu. The delectable dishes and enticing ambiance keep diners returning for more.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 426-0805
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please contact Angelo for Catered Events-angelo@salepeperestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Angelo Marini for Private Events at 203-426-0805 or email at:-angelo@salepeperestaurant.com. Due to limited seating capacity, for Parties Larger than 10 guests, it is recommended that you call for reservations.
  • Neighbourhood
    Newtown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro delights with "excellent food and service," consistently offering "wonderful selections" that are "excellently prepared." Patrons rave about the "freshness of the pasta" and the "superb" atmosphere. Standout dishes include the "Fettuccine Pescatore" and "Beef Stroganoff." The attentive and welcoming staff enhance an already delightful dining experience.

569 Reviews
  1. pam

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a very charming restaurant quiet and lovely The staff is very pleasant in the food was delicious we couldn't have had a better Valentine's dinner Saturday night instead of Friday

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  2. James

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    8pm on Valentines Day. Restaurant was fully booked. Seated at around 8:15. Everything there is top notch, as was the service on this very busy day. Nona’s Sunday Supper is a must have, pear salad, fried oysters as an app were to die for. Beef Wellington was superb. Accompanied by a great bottle of wine and finish with pistachio cream pie with a cappuccino. Many restaurants will be so busy at this time that service, meals, cuts of meat can feel lacking. Sal e Pepe hit the mark on all counts. As with any top notch restaurants, there is a premium in price, but this place is not to be missed.

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  3. George

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a holiday evening, you would think the service and the food would be comprised but everything was absolutely to par, if not better

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  4. Katelyn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and atmosphere! We went for our Valentine’s dinner and loved everything about it! Will definitely be returning!

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  5. Jay

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars here. We also go to about 25 or more restaurants within a 15 mile range but I can tell you as a seasoned diner This is one of the very best places to go when considering food quality, atmosphere, service, range of food choices, and value.

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  6. Christopher

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great tasting food along with nice Italian dinner out for date night with a small bar area

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  7. Frank

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The evening was fantastic. The staff was immediately welcoming and brought us right to our table. The staff waitress was friendly and kind. Gave us plenty of time to settle in. The drinks, appetizers, entrees and deserts were excellent, delicious and nicely prepared. We were given plenty of time between courses and never rushed to order. The service was excellent as always and we have been dining out at Sal & Pepe's for a number of years. The Management and Staff makes sure you feel welcomed and have great service.

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  8. Neal

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice consistent restaurant, but service a bit thin on a Saturday night. My pork chops were just eh, but my husband’s lasagna was truly outstanding. So was the round key lime pie which is made there and sits on an utterly delicious thick graham cracker crust.

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  9. pasquale

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service are always good. Tonight was no exception.

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  10. Michael

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great dining experience. The entire staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The seasonal blackberry sangria was refreshing and not overly sweet. The stuffed mushroom appetizer was a perfect start, moist without being mushy. Both of our pasta dishes, Fettuccine Pescatore and Beef Stroganoff were flavorful, and you cannot beat the freshness of the pasta.

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FAQs

Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 426-0805.

Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 569 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro

97 S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Newtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 426-0805
  • Catering
    Please contact Angelo for Catered Events-angelo@salepeperestaurant.com
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact Angelo Marini for Private Events at 203-426-0805 or email at:-angelo@salepeperestaurant.com. Due to limited seating capacity, for Parties Larger than 10 guests, it is recommended that you call for reservations.
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