My wife and I are foodies, and we eat out at least twice a week--often more. We enjoy trying different restaurants and don't mind paying for pricey dinners if they're worth it. I usually don't leave reviews unless we've had either a great experience or a very bad one. Peppone falls into the latter--honestly, it was horrible. Where should I start? The place feels extremely outdated. The furniture looks like it's 40 years old--no exaggeration--with old, unattractive fake flowers on each table. The service was mediocre at best. The bathroom was very dirty and outdated, with mismatched tiles, clutter, and a general lack of cleanliness. I don't mind a vintage look or older restaurants--if the food is good. Unfortunately, the food was terrible. I ordered chicken piccata, my wife had a Bolognese pasta and an espresso martini, and our friend ordered a martini and linguine. My dish was undercooked, cold, and completely tasteless. My wife's food was also bland and unremarkable, and our friend had the same disappointing experience. The worst part was the price--the bill came to $448. This restaurant should seriously consider closing down. read more

Wow! We were location scouting down the road and walked by this place. Intrigued, we opened the door a crack and peered in. Walking through the door is like going through a magical portal. The interior is imbued with a mix of warm toned woods, red Naugahyde leather, and stained glass pendant lights. The booths are spacious and comfortable. The service was impeccable: warm, courteous, friendly, and professional. The food, though we weren't able to try as many items as we wanted (we were actually not hungry when we peeked in the door) bur EVERYTHING we tasted was so delicious. The entire experience felt like coming home. It felt like slipping into your favorite slippers at the end of the day. It felt like all of the good things in life rolled into one. Will absolutely return - with an appetite! Honestly, every read more

Peppone Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Brentwood, California

An iconic institution with incredible authentic Italian food and an old school feel. Rich family history and even RICHER bolognese... my favorite neighborhood spot by far. read more

Peppone Ristorante - Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Brentwood, California

My first time discovering Peppone a longtime establishment. Loved the food. We ordered many dishes. The baked mozzarella, clam linguine, Dover sole, chopped salad, zucchini, bread were all delicious. You will be craving the dishes. The service was top. Many waiters available. The ambiance was old school and cozy. Comfortable booths. Highly recommend. read more

After a beautiful day at The Getty I wanted to spoil my GF to an OG Italian meal. Peptone is not on OpenTable, nor when you call do they require your phone number or a credit card reservation. They just said thanks we'll see you then... call if your plans change. When we arrived I could see why no fuss. It was lovely and filled with loyal longterm patrons. It seems like everyone knew each other. Despite being newbies the entire staff treated us fabulously. It is expensive on first glance but for the impeccable food, wine & service it was on point! Everything we tried was well prepared and delicious. My pasta e fagioli was hearty, sweet and tangy and the crispy prosciutto added a special touch of excellence. My Veal Ossobuco was as it should be... super tender, flavorful and their marinara was sweet & tangy. My GF had a signature dish called Steak Sinatra. Filet Mignon cooked to order then was sliced and sautéed with peppers, onions and mushrooms in a light marinara sauce. She absolutely loved it! As a special treat, mine came with freshly made gnocchi, heavenly delightful. She has 2 glasses of exceptional wine that added to her wonderful experience. At the end it would be a waste not to go all in! Their Tiramisu was super creamy and was "perfect!" It's a wonderful piece of yesteryear, 50 years old! I'm so pleased we were able to experience the BEST of old school Italian close to home! read more

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The service and atmosphere were amazing but the food was mediocre at best. The chicken Marsala and chicken parm was nothing to remember and were both $50! For $50, you'd think the dish would feed a small family but the portions were small. $30 /glass for their average red wine. The salad was soggy and very disappointing. The tiramisu was a winner for $15. The bill for 2 people with 2 entrees, a shared salad, 4 glasses of wine, and a dessert was $360 with tip, so prepare yourself! There are much better old-school Italian restaurants if you're going to spend that kind of money. Try Dan Tana's, the portions are massive and every dish is delicious. Sorry Peppone, we will not be coming back. read more

I haven't been to Peppone in many years but remember the food was wonderful... You've gotta try the cauliflower as appetizer.

We absolutely love this local neighborhood gem. It is a classic Italian, extremely high quality delicious and wonderful spot. Whether it's for a date night, friend's outing, or any other occasion, Peppone makes you feel valued and at home. The interior is amazing - the stain glassed chandeliers above every table, along with flowers, makes you feel like you're at home in Italy. I recently went for an anniversary dinner - they treated us with tiramisu, sung to us, and gave us little champagne flutes of port wine. The food is absolutely tremendous. You're served complimentary garlic bread with marinara dipping sauce to start. We started with a fantastic Caesar salad. For our mains, we shared the cannelloni which is a must-get. The flavors are so rich, and the fresh pasta melts in your mouth. The vodka sauce with fusilli and sausage is delicious as well. There is ample parking in a little parking lot right in front, which you pay for during the day. Might be free at night, I'm not positive because we Ubered. The ONLY reason I'm knocking down a star is because of the pricing. I don't want to say that delicious, fresh, homemade pasta is overpriced because I do value the time and effort they put into the dish, but $40-45 per plate of pasta is astronomical. We will continue to come here because of how amazing it is, but have to save it for special occasions because of the price. If it were slightly lowered on the price, we would come much more often. read more

Peppone Ristorante - Cannelloni, fusilli with vodka sauce and sausage - Italian Near Me - Brentwood, California

Food is average and overpriced, minimum price on menu is $60 including the pasta. Ambience is nostalgic , service excellent, i know it's in Brentwood and we're used to expensive restaurants but their prices are overwhelming, did not correlate with what's on the menu, leaving a bad taste. For a party of 4 with 4 main dishes on regular menu, and cauliflower appetizer and a glass of wine, 2 sodas $450 plus tip! Will not come back. read more

Hands down the most classic Italian place in Los Angeles. My family and I have been going here for over twenty years and it is always AMAZING. The staff, the ambiance, the food - everything is perfect. And insider tip, if you don't get the house gnocchi with Alfredo you are doing it wrong. I've never tasted a gnocchi as good as theirs. A must, must try! read more

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I chose this place to rekindle with a friend. . We love old school Italian restaurants so this was initially a great choice . The ambience , the decor and the layout are historic and reminders of the past . It's truly a cool atmosphere. The food was however outrageously priced for basic portions . And honestly , it wasnt that great . Maybe we ordered the wrong stuff . Our bill came to $300 and we were in shock . We had 5 glasses of wine ( thats 1/2 the bill ) Chicken Parm, Mushroom Chicken Pasta , a salad ( split ) and 1 tiramisu . $300 + $60 tip . We closed the restaurant and had our usual enjoyable time . The service was fine . Chicken parm should not be $52.... anywhere ever . lol ... read more

Beautiful red leather banquette interior. Evokes everything you miss about the way the world used to be. A true time capsule. That said, you'll need to be a millionaire to eat here. They charge $26.50 for a basic Italian style soup and $60 for most pasta dishes. Meat entrees will be $70+. Salads start at $30. Be prepared to spend $300+ for two people to have an Italian dinner from 1970 in a beautiful place. read more

The restaurant is as beautiful as everyone says and the food was good but spaghetti and meatballs for $49.50? I don't care if the spaghetti was homemade by hand (and I don't think it was), that is ridiculously expensive and takes so much advantage of its customers. Never ever ever again. There are better restaurants with equal ambiance and much more reasonably and fairly priced. Stay away. read more

Peppone is a time capsule of old-school glamour. Its dimly lit interior, red leather banquettes, and white tablecloth charm evoke a bygone era of true LA dining. It is undeniably nostalgic, and a reminder of when classic Italian-American restaurants were the epitome of fine dining in Los Angeles. However, the prices are nothing short of astronomical. Creativity and refinement should be fully expected at this price point, especially in a city brimming with exceptional Italian cuisine, but neither are there. Peppone's allure lies in its atmosphere rather than its culinary prowess. For those who appreciate a sense of place and nostalgia -- and are willing to spend extravagantly for the experience -- a visit before its inevitable closing might still hold some appeal. read more

Legendary, special restaurant. The ambience and staff are top-notch. But don't go here if you're on a budget. (And definitely don't go here if you're on a budget and then complain about the prices on Yelp!) read more

The food is always excellent here and because it's $$$ you can usually get a last minute reservation. It's a bit crowded feeling but I like the old school warm vibe. I've been coming here for maybe 20 years. The cauliflower is a favorite along with the shrimp vesuvio but everything is excellent. read more

So much fun here last night! I went to view a new property I sold to my lovely client and we decided to go for a walk. One thing lead to another and we decided to grab a glass of wine here. Why not?! Late glass of vino?! The owner was walking around socializing with his guests and he's the sweetest man. Very family owned and loved!! The bartender and staff were so patient and very accommodating. By this I mean they stayed way over their closing time to make sure everyone was happy very patiently. I look forward to my next late night stroll! read more

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Very very ancient restaurant old decor extremely old furniture, food is basic tasteless, plus very small portions with the most expensive prices . Absolutely doesn't make sense based on what they price the menu. Water got every thing wrong . Service is mediocre and arrogant staff making customers feel uncomfortable. This place is not recommended . read more

This is a red sauce Italian place which is fine but this is terrible. Could be the worst Italian food in LA. Sauce is from a ragu can, place is dirty. read more

Just went here last night service was A++++ and we were not the easiest guests. I am always waning things over cooked my friend loves meet rare-medium rare. Nevertheless all was perfection. The ceaser was amazing as was the stroganoff. My favourite part was our service he was such a gentleman. read more

Delicious food. Went here for a special occasion. They bring you delicious bread to the table.

Food & service are stellar! Try the cauliflower, stroganoff, and Cace de Pepe! Everything is delicious!!!

Old school... definitely needs to be updated. Very expensive for what it is. Not too many Italian restaurants have prices that high for the same menu. Glass of Rose' $24-26. That's crazy. Service was fine. read more

We've been going to Peppone for years and have always loved the restaurant, especially the vibe and ambiance. But last night--YIKES. Prices have skyrocketed, and the new menu prices aren't even listed online. At around 7:45 p.m., we looked around and saw only four tables occupied. Sadly, they may have priced themselves right out of business. I doubt this was old man Peppone's decision. Unfortunately, we won't be going back. read more

Long wait to be served Prices on menu posted are way off The most expensive Italian restaurant I have ever been too I ordered Manicotti. It looked like a frozen Lean Cuisine dinner. Just plopped on the plate. Tasteless & horrible Wine is $22 glass, soda $8 I can't believe this place has been open for years Will never return Ripped off!!! read more

Best chicken parm on the planet! Old school vibe with amazing service and ambience! Don't miss out on this place!

Not sure where to start with the restaurant as I had someone tell me this was one of their favorite restaurants and I had to try it...last night was the night I tried it. We had 7:00 reservations and walked in to a very quiet restaurant, parking was easy, metered parking and the restaurant was very very quiet. We ordered a Tom Collins and a Mojito, we were told that they couldn't make a Mojito because they didn't have the ingredients and the Tom Collins was eh ok. The garlic bread came out and it not only smelled amazing the flavor was wonderful. For appetizers, we ordered buffalo mozzarella and I've never seen it presented in the manner we received it. The cheese was cold and tasted like something we would get at the market, it was served on chopped lettuce with pickles and 2 roasted cherry tomatoes. We also ordered soft-shelled crab (this was an entree portion but we wanted to try it), I can't put my finger on it but it was very mediocre. We split a caesar salad, but again very bland and we didn't barley eat any of it. For my entree, I ordered the special, veal osso buco with gnocchi and we ordered the filet mignon (sliced). Unfortunately, again it was just ok. And then there is the glass of wine we ordered, per the waiter's suggestion, but neither one of us drank it. I am giving this a 2 star because the waiter was very kind and he tried to make it as spectacular as he could. It was very nice that they brought out a birthday cake for me and sang happy birthday. read more

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best in town. NOBODY can beat Gianni ever! Plus he has been in this location in Brentwood FOREVER - there is a reason for this. Been going there since 1979! read more

Fantastic atmosphere. Way too expensive. Lasagna was mush. Service was a little arrogant.

This is a storied celebrity haunt which doesn't really get mentioned as much as some of the other 'Hollywood Animal' spots such as Craigs, Dan Tanas or Polo Lounge. The upside to this place is that it's a throwback ... meaning, it would be 1973 when you walk through the door ... in a good way. Wood paneling, red pleather booths, lots of brass, framed photos and Tiffany-style stained glass lamps. Those who appreciate vintage charm and 'forgotten' decor will appreciate this place ... and I am one of those! The downside is you are paying Polo Lounge prices in a small strip mall next to a gas station in Brentwood. This spot is one of those 'if you have to ask how much it costs, you probably can't afford it' places. Prepare for $60+ per steak, $22 per salad or appetizer, $30+ for a plate of pasta and $40 chicken parm, which includes no pasta side. Dinner for two here is easily $200 - $300. The food is good ... but it's old school style with steamed vegetables served with the entrees and what kind of a place doesn't bread their chicken parm??! I was pretty shocked to get a grilled chicken cutlet covered in sauce and cheese. It was a bit rubbery ... when you bread and fry the cutlet, it's SO much better! I'd never order chicken parm here again ... but all the pastas and steaks are fantastic and done well! The wine list is amazing. They have wines that go back as far as the 1970's. I was able to order one from my birthyear! The prices on the wine aren't terrible, either. Normally, restaurants mark up the wine a lot ... this place seems to mark up the food and sell the wine at cost! Some of the bottles like Opus One, you'll pay a premium on ... but there were a lot of wines that I could buy cheaper here with dinner than at a liquor store. And what a selection! The wine list looks like a book. The only thing that shocked me was that the wine was stored in racks around the restaurant ... which was kept at around 70 degrees. It's not like Bern's in Tampa which has an actual wine cellar. This is a perfect date spot ... the waitstaff is friendly and accommodating and professional. The food is pretty good ... and very hearty portions, so you'll have some to wrap up and take home unless you are a big eater. It's warm and cozy in a way that not a lot of restaurants are. (Ask to sit away from the door as the two tables next to the door are a bit breezy on a chilly night!) It's the type of place you want to come back to ... which would explain why 90% of the diners seem to be regulars. (If you are not a regular, you'll likely be placed in one of the tables in the side corridor which is the path from the front door to the kitchen. These are nice tables, but dining on the other side of the barrier wall would be preferred.) I am glad I listened to a friend's recommendation and tried this out. A lot of really famous people eat here often. It was OJ Simpson and many other Brentwood/Beverly Hills/Santa Monica social scene's favorite restaurant. The parking situation is a bit weird ... it's in a small strip mall next to a gas station. There are meters in the lot and no valet parking. The meters are one hour time limit, so you have to get up in the middle of the meal and put more money in. Maybe the regulars know a way around this, but it seemed strange. Give this place a try if you have the budget. You'll really get your money's worth and it will become a favorite. read more

Peppone was for years one of my very favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. I especially loved their Ceasar salad and Veal Chop. I recently invited friends from Palos Verdes to dinner and I was absolutely embarrassed by the horrible price value they now offer. The Ceasar was hardly garnished with dressing and the Veal chop was rare and somewhat fatty. The food has gone downhill and the staff has little personality. It was a far cry from the days Gianni roamed the floor to check on the diners satisfaction. read more

A "Quiet Evening" Well, my wife and I sought a restaurant for a quiet birthday celebration so on April 20th we arrived at the Peppone restaurant. Right away, the ambiance was lovely, just what you might expect from a many years ago quiet darkish place to cuddle up and enjoy an evening. The waiter was very nice and helped with the wine and dinner choices. Some nice bread was immediately served to the table. Soon thereafter, the next table was filled with three couples, including three very loud ladies willing to share whatever with the surrounding audience. End of a quiet dinner. Much to our surprise, right after setting the one glass of wine on our table, our two dinner plates were served. Must have been less than three minutes. My wife's order of egg plant parmagon was nothing more than a plate completely filled with steaming mozzerella likely from a steam table. Beneath the thick covering of unappetizing cheeze were small thin segnents of unbreaded egg plant, totally not what one might expect. To eat, the cheese had to be essentially curled up and pushed aside to nibble on the only remaining remnants. My dish, chicken parmagon, was similar in it's thick covering of mozzerella on top of a pounded thin layer of dried stringy tastless chicken. This catasrophy was joined on the plate's corned by a small chopped salad that looked like someone grabbed it from a bag of greens and carrot slices and then chucked it down. Rather than ruin an evening, we decided to grin and bear it. Althought the $140 tab and tip was really crazy for what we received, it was a memorable evening...sort of. read more

The place is still the best. Food service and wine. It is Pricey but worth it wait staff can't do enough for you and the kitchen will make any thing I always love the lasagna read more

STAY AWAY - OWNER/CHEF IS RUDE AND ARROGANT and the food isn't what it used to be. I have been going to this restaurant since i was a child, growing up in Brentwood. I always loved the food and the vibe. I was there a few times recently with my family and I was disappointed with the food and attempted to send 2 salads back and the chef/owner was extremely rude to me and my wife and wouldn't take them off of our bill. It's already overpriced, but paying for food we literally couldn't eat is insane. I will never got to Peppone again. read more

The best spinach salad ever!!! But the waiter, staff, and chef get 5 million stars from us. We went here for our 1st time... definitely will return. read more

The absence here the goo d.the food is little on the expensive side.they have very few vegetarian choices.the minestrone soup has chicken broth in it. read more

Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in LA. Classy and authentic. Very sophisticated and away from the loud "LA scene". I highly recommended, I had one of the best dinners. Ask for the white chocolate dessert. read more

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I made a dinner reservation for Sat April 29th at 7:00 p.m. for 4 people The reservation was made 3 weeks prior. We were meeting friends that are over 90 at the restaurant. When we arrived to check in we were told there was no reservation. I checked my phone's calendar to verify time and day. I said to the host that we were meeting two others and he waved him arm while saying "they left" Very unfriendly Very uninterested in helping us when we found our friends out in the parking lot they said that when they tried checking in were told rudely to "look at the reservation book" "Nothing" The restaurant was half full And I don't know why the host was so uninterested in accommodating us. He could have been polite and friendly and said I'm sorry I don't know what happened but we will do our best to help you. I eat out 5 nights a week and cannot remember ever being treated so rudely. Dinner is usually $125.00 pP here. Fortunately there are many good dining options in Los Angeles that appreciate your business read more

Peppone's was a disappointing experience from the start. Making a reservation was challenging. When checking in with the host - my reservation was not found. He was rude and dismissive. In looking around the restaurant - there were many open tables and the list of reservations was short. I would avoid this restaurant at all costs. It is long past it's prime and living on its old reputation. read more

We had five in our party and all enjoyed a wonderful evening and fantastic meal. We were in a booth that was comfortable and cozy. We could hear each other and have conversations and even with a booth full next to us and a bustling restaurant with nostalgic music it felt quite intimate and private. If you haven't had the cauliflower appetizer you're missing out! Perfect texture and the accompanying sauce has me trying overtime to figure out how to make it! Order as an appetizer and they will ask if you want it served cut for each person or as a whole. I recommend everyone try it so have them serve the table. Yum!!! I usually order the sand dabs because they are amazing but chef had crab cakes with lobster gravy as a special so: What?!? Sign me up! And it was delicious! 2 crab cakes. Good sized. Crabby and delicious. Lobster gravy? Usually an aioli or some such right? It was unique and subtle and well paired. The portion was plenty that I was able to take half of it (one cake and the remaining sauce) home and have it for lunch the next day and it was still delicious! Peppone's does not disappoint. Excellent service. Excellent quality. Excellent food. Can't wait to go back. read more