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Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro, Newtown, CT

Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro

4.6
4.6
561 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 561 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fairfield

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "great service" and "absolutely delicious" food. Known for its cozy atmosphere, it consistently delivers with dishes like homemade soups and creative salads. The attentive staff and varied menu make it a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

561 Reviews
  1. pasquale

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Michael

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Nancy

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Took over an hour to get our meal. Waitress made good on it by comping our drinks

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  4. Seth

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and service. Everything was delicious and perfect.

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  5. Tricia

    VIP

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service as always!! Their specials are wonderful

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  6. Barry

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From being warmly greeted at the door, to a table I had requested on Open Table when I made the reservation (and Sal e Pepe made happen), to the food and friendly service, it was one of the most enjoyable dining experiences I’ve had.

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  7. Bob

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time there but certainly not the last. The food was terrific and the service even better.

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  8. Patricia

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Christmas decorations hope they keep little white lights up all year long..

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  9. Alphonse

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and wait staff. Would definitely come back

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  10. Carrie

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is one of our favorite restaurants and everything is usually great here. My main criticism is that it was a busy night and we were sat in the side room that doesn't have as good of atmosphere as the main room, and we were right next to the door that kept opening and closing as wait staff and guests were coming in and out. That door is also next to the entrance door, which let in a lot of drafts when both doors were open. So I was quite unhappy with where we were sat, especially given that we had reservations.

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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 4.6 stars by 561 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 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro

97 S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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