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

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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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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

Food is fabulous! I'm definitely going back. Ambiance is wonderfully old Italiano and service is very attentive.

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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I'm a little late in posting this it happened a while ago. But our visit could not have been worse. A man who introduced himself as the owner asked us how our evening was going and I told him my chicken was still frozen in the middle and he told me he would have my server come take care of it. He turned around and started talking to the table next to us. He talked to them for 20 minutes, actually, resting the back of his rear on the corner of our table. Needless to say, I didn't eat when the server came - who I think was avoiding coming by because the owner was there - I told him I couldn't eat it that it was frozen in the middle. My plate was taken and a check was delivered. Nothing was adjusted. I never got my chicken back. read more

Just ok .... I live a few doors down and keep expecting the food at this place to get a little bit better and it doesn't else we'd go there a lot ..... same menu for a long while .....pretty good drinks though , especially the Espresso Martini read more

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

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

The outdoor garden seating was comfortable and the service was spot on...... Now on to the food..... Authentic and everything you could tell was fresh... I do believe they source local... Absolutely we will be back..... read more

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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 food is sublime! Only way to describe it is "BEAUTIFUL FOOD"! Had the fresh that day Halibut in a lightly crusted lemon/butter sauce... I can still taste it! Prob the BEST fish I've ever had! We also had a DELISH shrimp pasta in a light cream sauce. The side veggies were great but a little light - I just wish there were more green beans. The service was excellent. The owner, Peppe was on site and very attentive to his guests. One of the BEST restaurants in St Louis. read more

Wow wow wow!! I have been meaning to try this place for a while now, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I was able to make a reservation on the earlier side to get in the whole family, to celebrate a special occasion. Not only was the staff, incredibly prompt and courteous, they were very chatty and smiling the entire time. I was a little bit worried they did not have a full on kids menu, but they were able to make suggestions about what dishes the littler folks in the party would enjoy. And based on the fact that our youngest literally licked the plate clean of her fettuccine Alfredo, they were spot on!! You can order two courses, or five, or up to 10! They each come with the option of a salad or dessert, or salad and dessert if you go for the larger ones! I have to say, after just two courses, I was very full, and I don't know how folks would fit more food in them :) but trust me I'd have liked to! I also have to say that the wine list was extremely expensive and surprisingly affordable! We opted to share a bottle and we did not break the bank. I cannot wait to return in the warmer weather when we can sit outside on what looks to be an amazingly beautiful patio! read more

Time to upgrade my review. We came here for my birthday, arriving about 45 minutes early due to our previous event being shorter than expected. I figured we'd get in early but no such luck...almost an hour at the bar. The bartender was great, so no real issues. I had the veal saltimbocca and it was excellent. The ambience is very upscale, moreso than I remembered. Our server was a little grumpy. Let's just say he didn't do anything to make the experience more fun. Overall a positive experience for us. I'm sure we'll be back. read more

I arrived with my family at 9:30 PM, only to be told that the restaurant was closing early and we couldn't be seated. If you're not planning to honor your posted hours, please update them to reflect actual operating times. It's incredibly frustrating to make the trip only to be turned away -- people's time shouldn't be wasted like this. read more

What a quaint, beautiful space to attend a bridal shower on a Saturday afternoon! The service staff were wonderful, warm and professional and the food was fabulous! I had the shrimp scampi and it was flavorfully seasoned and cooked to perfection! Shrimp is not good when it is rubbery or over-cooked and this was Scrumptious! I can't wait to go for dinner there soon with my love! read more

Food -5 star Service 5-star Ambiance 5-star Went for anniversary and everything was perfect. Would recommend highly. read more

One of the best restaurants in town. Also a awesome place to have a event we've had numerous showers there and Peppe does an amazing job... read more

Peppe's Apt 2 - Table set up for a shower.. - Italian Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri

Peppe's Apt 2 is an intimate exposition of fine Italian dining that will leave even the most discerning of critics satisfied. The service is absolutely top notch and our server Tony was knowledgeable, attentive, and was an excellent guide for the expedition our taste buds were taken. I can't recommend Peppe's Apt 2 enough and hope that anyone who's reading this has a similar experience. read more

What a nice surprise! My wife took me here for my birthday last night and we were so impressed. The moment we walked in we were greeted by a friendly host who showed us to our table without having to wait. We did have a reservation. Side note: I'd recommend making one. Our server, Joshua was very attentive, grabbed our drink orders quickly and gave us the run down on the menu and the specials. We decided to go with mostly a meal of specials. We ordered the clams for an appetizer, my wife had the halibut and I had the beef tenderloin pasta. We split the salad with goat cheese and sunflower seeds. The clam appetizer was swimming in butter and garlic goodness. We kept dipping the bread in the butter at the bottom of the bowl. The halibut was amazing. Prepared perfectly with the potato croquette and vegetables on the side. The beef tenderloin pasta came with a creamy peppercorn sauce that was to die for. We both had a glass of wine as well. Portions were more than we could finish, so we'll have lunch today as well. Didn't get to try any dessert as we had birthday cake at home, but will next time. I highly recommend this spot. Compliments to the entire staff, all very friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming as well. Loved the background music as well, everything from Otis Redding to Michael Buble. Can't wait to go back and try out the patio. read more

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High marks on all counts. The atmosphere as you step into the entry sets the tone for a cozy, fine dining experience. We had a group of six seated upstairs. We were told we needed to finish at a certain time so the table was available for their next seating. That wasn't a problem. We had plenty of time to enjoy a cocktail, salad or appetizer, dinner and dessert. I had the rigatoni with beef tips in a cream sauce special.I hesitated because you don't often see cream sauce with beef tips. Our server recommended the dish. I am glad he did.it was delicious with fork tender beef tips. My husband got the chicken special. It too was delicious. Everyone loved their meal. Our friend commented the veal saltimbocca was the best she ever had. It seems you can't go wrong with any selection. Our server was attentive but not offensively so. Buona mangiata! read more

I highly recommend this fantastic little restaurant in Kirkwood. Victorian era home featuring upscale Italian/Mediterranean cuisine. I have been several times and it's consistently delicious. Hospitable staff and they also offer a private room upstairs for a more intimate celebration. read more

Peppe's Apt 2 - This photo was taken in the private room upstairs. For specials occasions, I would recommend reserving this more intimate space. - Italian Near Me - Kirkwood, Missouri