The food is outstanding. The service is the best we've had before or after Covid. Personable, efficient and helpful. The best venue for upscale events and intimate celebrations. They always make you feel special, even if you aren't a regular high-roller. Lunch on Friday is just as special. read more

Been wanting to try this place for a while as I've heard lots of good things. My partner and I made reservations as they are more limited on space and busy. We decided to sit on the patio, which is beautiful and has a quaint, cozy feel. We got two appetizers (Caprese and eggplant) both smaller than anticipated (especially for the price) and good but nothing to rave about. For entrees I got the rigatoni primavera and my partner one of the fish specials, halibut. I read they had vegan/vegetarian options but definitely on me not checking the menu first as when we got there I was kind of disappointed in the boring selection (basic pasta dishes). It would be one thing if my pasta was stand out, but sadly it was quite bland and soupy. Maybe they are better known for their meat dishes as my partner said the fish was phenomenal. Unfortunately that does nothing for me as a vegetarian so I don't think we will be returning. Keeping this at 4 stars as my partners food was enjoyable, the atmosphere was nice and the service was good as well. They even gave us a small bottle of champagne as we were celebrating our anniversary. read more

Peppe's Apt 2 - Rigatoni primavera and halibut (special) - Italian Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

I finally made it to Peppe's Apt 2 after all these years and I had an enjoyable meal and it's an elegant and snazzy place. I went there solo so I arrived early on a weekday after opening up and before any diners arrived and the dining room felt a little stuffy to me especially when I was told no ball caps in the dining room and that's fine, I didn't plan to dine with it on. So I decided to sit outside as it was a perfect weather night for it and loved their patio. I had the beef tenderloin tips in a rigatoni pasta and vodka cream sauce that was the daily special and a side spinach salad. It goes without saying it was pretty pricey but I was very full when I exited so was happy. Service was great and very professional. As much as I enjoyed my pasta I didn't feel Peppe's made my higher pantheon list of fine Italian restaurants along with Gitto's, Marcella's and a few other Italian restaurants mostly in the city but it's high up for St. Louis County Italian places and top notch. read more

Peppe's Apt 2 - Beef tenderloin tip rigatoni in a vodka cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

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It was a fantastic experience coming here. We walked in, and expected to be seated at the bar, which we were immediately. Your food tasted fantastic, the drinks were fabulous, the ambience was electric. It was filled with so many people enjoying themselves. Many patrons who were coming in and leaving were greeted like old family, sometimes with hugs. You want a great place to be at? This is it. read more

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We came to Peppes 2 for my birthday lunch on a Friday and it was a really elevated/ special experience. I hadn't been here in years and it seemed like a good place to start my birthday weekend. I started out with an aperol spritz and a di peppe salad which was really good. Italian salad with some savory touches of cheese and salami. I got the chicken parm which was delightful, especially with the oil/ garlic pasta was a nice addition. They brought me a dessert to help me celebrate, which was panna cotta. I've never had it before, it was light but flavorful. Definitely delicious! I will for sure be back. read more

Peppe's Apt 2 - Italian Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

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I try to have my birthday celebration at Pepe's he always does a great job of accommodating myself and 7 of my closest friends we have always enjoyed his fine dinning read more

Peppe's Apt 2 - Date night at Peppe's with good friends - Italian Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

The veal and house salad were delicious. The lemon sauce on the veal was *chef's kiss*. (Not pictured was the $19 Negroni. It was good but I think I'll opt for wine over a $19 cocktail next time. They don't list the prices on their cocktails so this is more of a note to self on that point). The red wine (Vitiano Rosso) definitely does the trick. The halibut looks realllly good, I may try that next time. The patio is divine. Can't beat it. read more

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We've morphed to Italy. This was a very fun lunch and we didn't get kicked out. Typically, they don't let us in a nice spot. Too many shenanigans. This is an elevated and elegant spot. We had a little wine for lunch. The halibut and all of its buttery glory is the best thing on the menu! #stlouispescatarianappproved Protip: keep some bread to sop up the sauce that comes on the halibut. They call that "Fare La Scarpetta" in Italy, showing appreciation by not wasting the sauce. My friends got some flesh, the carpaccio, and they seemed to enjoy it. The service was fantastic. So much fun. read more

Peppe's Apt 2 - Italian Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

From the moment you walk past the patio and into Pepe's you're transported to Italy! A very elegant setting awaits you. White linen table cloths, flowers and chandeliers! Mark our server was wonderful! He thoroughly explained the menu and course options. If you're ordering multiple items they will take your full order at once and course it accordingly. A wide variety of apps, salads, pastas, meat and fish all served Italian style! Salads served cold on cold plates. A touch I love at restaurants! Everything was cooked to perfection. Love is seen in the dishes. Extensive wine menu and can order by the class or bottle. No cocktail menu is had but a fully stocked bar and Leo the bartender any delightful concoction can be made! We greatly enjoyed our evening here! Ideal for date night, girls night, or any special occasion! read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis. The vibes are unparalleled to any other place in St. Louis. The service is always incredible. If you want a cozy place that makes you feel like you went back in time, this is the place. The food is absolutely amazing! read more

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The service was outstanding from start to finish. Our waitress, Kate, was delightful--she gave us excellent recommendations and let us enjoy our dinner at a perfect pace. We were also greeted by the owner, which was a nice touch, and even recognized the bartender, Leo, from a restaurant we visited years ago. We started with the appetizer special: a trio of shrimp, ravioli, and eggplant. The shrimp and eggplant were the stars for me--absolutely delicious--while the ravioli was good, just overshadowed by the other two. The fresh bread, delivered from The Hill, was also a great addition. For entrées, I had the Saltimbocca di Vitella, which was excellent. One of my companions ordered the halibut--truly amazing--and another had the sirloin, which was cooked perfectly. The atmosphere is elegant and upscale, making it the perfect spot for a special night out or to impress a guest. We'll definitely be back! read more

First time here. The service, atmosphere, and waiter were great. Wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary. We ate in the main dining room on the first floor and had no problem with noise, however we were kind of tucked in a corner against the wall. We had halibut and veal saltimbocca. Both were great. read more

Meatballs were okay for the appetizer but way too pricey for what you get. The chicken special was amazing and worth it! Service was pretty good, but we did get dirty dishes served to us. I would expect better from a restaurant that's $40+ a dish. Overall a little too expensive for what you get read more

Food is awesome. The will customize any dish to your liking. Service was also excellent. Very nice patio area for after diner drinks

The outdoor area is outstanding. The food and service is always among the best. We are going there tonight with our children and grandchildren. We plan to sit outside (keep the rain away), and keep the kids semi quiet. read more

Classic old style restaurant. We went for the 10 course tasting menu which turned out to be a huge mistake. They took ages to bring each course and they were far oversized for a menu of that many courses. And most were not special or interesting. The waitress was just civil. We are unlikely to come back. read more

Excellent experience. Wife took me here for my birthday. Service was attentive and personable. Indoor decor was classic, old school with the chandeliers. Food was great and lived up to the hype. Tried the snails, meatballs, veal saltimbocca, steak, pasta tenderloin, birthday panna cotta and tiramisu. Wine list was decent; had a couple of Super Tuscans on the menu. $30 corkage. Parking was easy. Pretty busy on a Wednesday night. read more

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I started with their house Cabernet Sauvignon and it was smooth. Slightly fruity and well balanced. We skipped ordering appetizers and went straight to ordering dinner. I went with an off menu special, halibut in a lemon butter sauce with string beans. The halibut was cooked nicely. I really enjoyed the lemon butter sauce. Sometimes the sauce can make the fish too rich but this was perfect. The string beans were cooked perfectly so they still had a slight crunch to them. Excellent meal! Our waitress did an excellent job. She stayed on top of everything. They have a parking lot on the back side of the restaurant and there's ample street parking too. Cozy restaurant with lots of character. read more

Peppe's Apt 2 - Halibut special with string beans - Italian Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

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What disrespect I felt in this restaurant. Went there to get a drink and an appetizer and was greeted by the owner telling me my outfit is too casual and that he would've not let me dine if it weren't close to closing. I had on loafers pleated pants and a plain black shirt. Too casual for a place that is playing EDM music as the ambiance. Play some Sinatra or Miles Davis or something. The bartender continued to ask me if it was my first time there because they couldn't stand a young man just trying to have a drink. The tomato's were very fresh that's the only reason I gave 2 stars. Will never return here read more

Peppe's is an absolute must eat restaurant in Kirkwood for a romantic setting. The service is 10 out of 10. If you love seafood, Veal, or pasta you cannot go wrong with their choices. I highly recommended getting the traditional two options for your best buck if you are on a budget. Their wine list is multiple pages long to choose from. I ended up with an old fashion that was excellent. My pick two ended up being the steak sirloin and the chef nailed the cook for medium rare. Highly recommend getting the salmon as it was my favorite from my parties order. We ended the night with cannolis. Yummmm they were warm and delish! read more

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Food was delicious! Pasta large dishes. Service was great. Price for portions was reasonable read more

The food is delicious and the atmosphere is is beautiful highly recommend this experience

Among the best halibut I've ever had. a very special place. Great salads, drinks, great atmosphere. Parking is tight but just park on street . This is a ong the best dining places in St. Louis area. Nothing but an amazing experience for us. Lots of repeat customers appear to go here. Staff knew many customers by name. This is an absolute gem in St. Louis area. Just make a reservation and enjoy! read more

The ambiance and service were as good as it gets-absolutely first tier. I'm talking about never having to ask for anything because the staff inherently senses that without hovering or asking. The timing of the courses was perfect, neither rushed nor delayed. The food was very good but not unforgettable. All things considered, the value was there and we will certainly return. read more

Had a party of 15 here last night and it could not have gone better. Was a special occasion and Pepe's made it so special without any extra expense. The ambiance is so romantic and cozy and classy. Perfect for this occasion. Incredible night, incredible service, incredible food! read more

Peppe's Apt 2 - Halibut special - outstanding! - Italian Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

This place is just special. Got the veal peppe, which is off menu, my absolute favorite item there. The mista verda salad favorite, but I love both goat cheese and kalamata olives. I always save room for dessert, because I am obsessed with the panacotta. This place is perfect for special occasions. The upstairs dining room is exquisite. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants! The food is amazing and the staff is great. The halibut is amazing!

Went here for my birthday with friends and it was a delightful experience! Everyone loved their food! I had the veal saltomboca which was great, another had the shrimp scampi which was also great... house special pasta fabulous service was wonderful! Beautiful restaurant! read more

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Making a reservation was very easy to do on the open table app. We were seated right away and greeted by our server Tony. We had an idea of what we wanted, but Tony told us all about the specials, appetizer trio, caprese salad, and halibut. All were excellent! The dining room was cozy and welcoming. We enjoyed our dinner immensely and enjoyed the amazing tiramisu at the end. read more

Delicious and superb service. Off the beaten path, but definitely worth the visit. Needs to be in your rotation for sure.

We went here for our annual family Christmas dinner. Ambiance and feel was unmatched! Our waitress did a great job checking on us without overwhelming us. The halibut special was fabulous but the pasta was just ok. However the tiramisu dessert was the highlight of our dinner! Only downfall was parking was a bit tough. read more

The second you step food in Peppe's Apt 2 it's flowing with romantic ambiance. The service is always 5 stars. Their menu is lush and you can never go wrong with choosing a meal. I love going back and being greeted with the same stellar service and delicious food. read more

Great atmosphere and same wait staff so you know the owner is a great manager. We love their bread and the patio is just glorious on a nice evening. read more

The food and atmosphere is perfect for any celebration. Food is delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Very good Italian. Top drawer service. read more

Outstanding Restaurant. I ordered off the menu-halibut and I was not disappointed, it was delicious

Hands down my favorite Italian restaurant in St. Louis and there are a lot of great Italian restaurants in St. Louis. The food is incredible! I highly recommend the trio for an appetizer. It comes with a shrimp, eggplant and ravioli and is simply amazing. Order the halibut with the Peppe's house salad for dinner, you will not regret it. Their espresso martini's are the best in town and you can't go wrong with any of the desserts. Peppe and his staff provide top notch service and you have the choice of sitting on the main floor for a classic Italian vibe, upstairs for a more formal dinner or large group and outside in the garden for a more casual ambiance. read more

Charming. Lovely. Delicious. Generous. Unexpected. Delighted. Italian. Authentic. Our server, Isabella, from Rome, made our evening so special. We enjoyed our dinners and vino in the rose garden. Excellent service. It was a warm September evening in St. Louis. Just wonderful. We're a little older and tend to share our entrees. Full entrees are very generous. read more

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Our group 6 had a fantastic evening dinning , drinking and being waited on by a fantastic waitress. Peppe came out to greet us . Don't be in a hurry - slow down and enjoy the feast that will be laid before you. This is easily a James Beard award Restaurant! read more

Peppe's Apt 2 - Great evening at Peppe's - Italian Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

This place is CLASSY and cute, and we chose it tonight for a celebration with family. I called a few days beforehand trying to get a reservation for their private rooms, but alas, they only have around 9 tables downstairs to begin with, so we settled for an outdoor patio table. When the forecast showed rain, the restaurant kindly called me back when a spot opened up for indoor seating! Apparently they have private rooms upstairs, but a very limited number. The garden is super picturesque with hydrangeas and much greenery and about 5-6 tables with umbrellas. I loved the interior of this Victorian-style house, lots of white and gold, resplendent with many chandeliers. Our waiter was wonderful. I was afraid this would be too fancy/uptight for my toddlers but it actually got loud enough that it didn't matter and ended up being kid-friendly. They do have high chairs. The waiters all wear masks which I appreciated. Our food arrived pretty quickly. The beef tip special was ok---beef was a tiny chewy. The halibut special was phenomenal and flaky tender and I loved the fried mashed potato on the side. The veal ravioli came in the most rich, decadent sauce which I shamelessly soaked lots of bread in. We also tried the egg plant parm appetizer--super flavorful, slightly salty. They don' t have true "kids' meals" but they offer plain pasta with butter or alfredo sauce. For $6 they gave my daughter some rigatoni with butter sauce; she loved it, but they only gave about 7-8 pieces of pasta so it was definitely a tiny portion. Their desserts of the day included panna cotta or cannoli. We ordered the cannoli to share and it comes as 4 tiny mini-cannolis with fresh cream inside and a strawberry on the side. All in all it was the perfect place for a celebratory fancy dinner! read more

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The atmosphere here is really amazing and unique! It is such a cute, dimly lit, elegant little restaurant! I love all the white upscale decor, flowers, and bedazzled mirrors. It does get a little loud. We absolutely love the cannelloni here! It is so good and unique! The pasta is very thin, almost crepe-like. It is stuffed with really flavorful meat and topped with a sweet marinara and bechamel sauce. It is addicting! For an appetizer, we enjoyed the eggplant parmesan. We love the marinara sauce on this dish. Just wish it wasn't so expensive for the ridiculously small portion you get. They serve warm sesame seed rolls and butter to start the meal. The only critique I have is that I wish they had a caesar salad option here. read more