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Sale Pepe

4.4 (1.3k reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Good for kids

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Alfredo gnocchi
Jill C.

Tasty food and friendly service. Would have appreciated the option to sit outside or have a fan going inside. Spec rigatoni dish was amazing as was ricotta appetizer.

Focaccia
Ashley C.

MAKE THIS A MUST STOP IN MAUI! my husband and i came here tonight for my birthday and to celebrate our honeymoon! i want to first start off by thanking davide our server for the INCREDIBLE hospitality and service. he was beyond kind and genuinely just had the best vibes! the rest of the staff and managers were also just so amazing! but oh my goodness, the food.......i am speechless. it exceeded our expectations. we started with the focaccia bread which was so yummy with the olive oil! my husband ordered the tagliatelle....AMAZING. but i ordered the lasagna and i have to say that is probably the best lasagna i've ever had. no exaggeration. everything just tasted so fresh! and you can really taste that italian-imported flour!!! and lastly of course we had to finish with the tiramisu which was so light and delicious! i also had a pinot nero wine that davide had suggested and it was delicious! again, everything was spectacular. this is seriously a hidden gem!!! you can taste the love they put into this place. do yourself a favor and make this a stop on your itinerary/list.

Ry T.

We enjoyed our dinner here. Staff was very nice and checked on us a few times during the meal. We started off sharing 2 salads - kale and a Romaine. Both were delicious but I liked the kale the best. The entrees were: Spicy sausage, mushrooms, provolone pizza. It arrived scorched on a couple edges and was crunchy, thin crusted. Just delicious. Beef ragu pasta - a lovely savory dish with great flavor. Lasagna - heavily covered in tomato sauce but our kid liked it. Gnocchi - the cheese sauce was divine. The pasta was on the heavier side than pillowy and fluffy ones I've had before. But the sauce over it really helped the dish. The cost of the meal can be a bit pricier than your casual family Italian restaurant but it's along the lines of what you'd pay at a good restaurant in a big city. We ordered 2 sodas and a beer. The local beer tasted mire bitter to me. I tried the local ginger beer. It was less gingery tasting than others and I've tried quite a few brands. Expect a health surcharge on your bill. There's a gender neutral, single bathroom. It's likely more popular since winning the 2026 James Beard best chef in the West-Pacific NW award. Glad our kid made reservations and invited us to dine here.

Address and info
Candice Estey S.

A wonderful Italian restaurant. It's small but mighty. The menu is great. We had a green salad. Then!!! Gnocchi which were tender and very good. My partner had pasta with wonderful bolognese. Very good. I hear the lasagne is wonderful too. The focaccia looks fun. Make reservations!!!

Upstairs ceiling
Bruce S.

After reading up on this place we decided to give it a try last night. We had to make a reservation. The staff from the get-go were courteous and friendly, seating us upstairs. The waiter was immediately at our table to greet us and interpret the specials as they were all in Italian and was fun to have as our server. The wine list was quite extensive. There is a large choice of salads to choose from. Food-wise, my wife ordered the lasagna, I ordered the meatballs which are the appetizer menu, and the risotto. The risotto is made using beets so it has a beet-like color. It was so good! We both agreed the lasagna was the best we've ever had! As far as ambiance, the upstairs dining are was pretty dull, downstairs had a lot more life and activity, although it was a bit noisier. We will definitely eat here again!

Beef Cheeks

It was delightful. Definitely the best meal of the trip and I'd argue the best meal I've had in Maui over five trips. Very charming restaurant and great service. I wish I had been in a larger group so we could have shared and tried more items!

Pizza
Lisa W.

We heard great things about this restaurant so we decided to try it out. Make sure you have a reservation or you probably won't get a table. We ordered the insalata verde salad to split and it was really good. We then ordered the rigatoni con speck and the Quattro pizza and shared both of those as well. The food was delicious and very flavorful. Our server, Kate, was very knowledgeable when it came to what wine to order based on the food we ordered. We sat upstairs, it was nice but there are no windows. If you get a chance to eat there I would definitely recommend it.

Tomato, Mozzarella, Pancetta, Pecorino, and Poached Egg*
Shaza R.

When I think of dining in Maui, I didn't expect one of my most memorable dinners would be an Italian restaurant... But here we are! I am so happy I listened to the reviews and booked a table for dinner (make reservations! I booked same day) we sat on the patio with the stars overhead and a pleasant warm wind. Every table was filled with happy patrons, both inside and out. Our waitress was lovely and provided great recommendations for each section, always remembered to check on us, and even had great conversation. The food- The pancetta with egg pizza. Incredible. Their flour is imported from Italy and you can truly taste the difference. My husband and I are pizza obsessed people and we truly felt the lightness in the crust and how it didn't make you feel bloated was due to that. The ingredients were flavorful and fresh and all around a top notch pie. The shrimp pasta. Honestly? A perfect dish. The star of the show. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and is homemade. The shrimp was jumbo and not overcooked. The chopped garlic and sauce was just delightful and I found myself dipping my pizza crust into it (lol). 10/10 The tiramisu was light and delicious with a thick creamy consistency. Paired with espresso just ended the night perfectly. Tip- if you want a N/A drink try the phony Negroni!! To wrap this up, the food is stellar. The service was great. The ambience warm and inviting. All around a great dining experience. Would come back in a heartbeat!

Meatballs in pomodoro sauce
Dana S.

If we could give 10 stars we would! From start to finish amazing meal!!! Homemade EVERYTHING! Started with meatballs, arancini cacio e Pepe ( homemade rice balls stuffed with cheese served over homemade pomodoro sauce), mortadella and pistachio pizza, homemade rigatoni with speck and saffron cream, tagliatelle alla bolognese... the vanilla panna cotta was so amazing! Fresh tiramisu mind blowing, Affogato with hazelnut homemade gelato! Insane flavors! I can't say enough about the ambiance, service, food quality and presentation! Not to be missed by tourists and locals!! Grazie

Squid ink pasta
Talia F.

Secret treasure. Tucked away from the crowds and Lahaina's hidden Italian gem. Scratch kitchen (and you can tell) along with great service made this place a definite go to again. The Lasagna was the best I have ever had (and I've tried a lot) and the squid ink pasta was perfectly balanced (not salty like how other restaurants serve it). The two special for the appetizer (speck on a crostini) and the bombalino for dessert were amazing. Can't wait to come back and try new things!!

Indi E.

Of course, when in Maui, you want Italian. Well, my kids did, and we ended up here, inside the food court of Whaler's Village in Lahaina. They both loved it and didn't have a single negative thing to say. The wait was a bit for a bowl of pasta and a slice of pizza, but they had just opened, so I understand. They would totally come back to this place and that's saying a lot coming from my picky kiddos.

Lara B.

This is by far our favorite restaurant on the west side of Maui. I saw Sale Pepe pop up in my feed, but it was rarely mentioned in my Maui Facebook groups. The menu looked good so we decided to try it. We went thinking that we were going to pick up a couple of pizzas and head back to our resort after a long day of sight seeing. However, we stayed for what felt like an intimate home cooked Italian dinner. Everything was so delicious we decided to make a second trip back before we left the island. The food is superb. The staff is extremely knowledgeable about food and Italian cuisine. We enjoyed every single bite. Sale Pepe was definitely a highlight of our trip. Our servers were Kas and Jason. ‍

Abby W.

What a gem in Maui! We arrived after 8 pm on a weekday without a reservation in September. After a short wait, we were seated at the bar. Service was excellent. The hostess clearly prioritized reservations (and seems to held tables for late arrivals), so I'd definitely recommend booking ahead. We tried a salad, the Spaghetti Neri con Gamberi e 'Nduja, and a special sardine pizza. Everything was absolutely delicious. The oil from the shrimp heads paired beautifully with the squid ink pasta, and the pizza dough was perfect. The chefs' love story and the re-opening after the fire make this place even more special. Truly a must-visit.

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Do you need reservations?

Yes it is a very small and fantastic place so def would suggest u have them

Do you have vegan options?

Ciao. Yes, we have lots of off menu vegan options. Any pizza can be made vegan, without cheese. Many pasta options can be made vegan, without cheese. Your server would be happy to walk you through options based on your preferences.

Hi, I'm trying to make reservations for early June, 2022. Are you going to be closed then?

Ciao. Yes, we will be closed. Grazie!

I'm trying to make a reservation on Sunday. Anyone know why I can't through Resy?

Ciao. We are closed on Sundays.

Is there outdoor seating?

Yes!

Do they have gluten free pasta?

Yes, as well as zucchini noodles! Our risotto is another great GF option.

Do they allow byob?

Yes, there is a $25 corkage fee.

Gluten free options?

Lots! Call in for specials every night and the risotto and zucchini noodles are on menu options, 808-667-7667.

When will the lobster pasta be in season?

Ciao! Lobster pasta will be in season in the winter.

Do they have a kids menu?

Ciao! We have options for kids, off menu: spaghetti and meatballs, spaghetti and meat sauce, spaghetti marinara and margarita pizza are offered, as well as the four cheese pasta mentioned in another comment below.

Do they have any gluten free options in pasta or pizza?

Yes they had gluten free options.

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First time in Maui, first meal after arriving. I'd tried the Hula Grill in Waikiki and thought the…read morefood was good, not wow, but this was a choice made by others in our small group, so I just went along because of the excellent location by the Whalers Village shopping center on one side, and the beach and ocean views on the other. Unfortunately, we were a bit delayed by our flight and hotel check in that we got here a bit late, after the sun had already set.....sadly, we missed that. The place was absolutely packed!.....but we had reservations, checked in, and waited about 10 minutes after our reservation time, and was then given a pretty decent table inside vs an outdoor table closer to the beach. Service was nice, friendly, and helpful.....so no complaints about that. As for the food....whilst walking to our table, we saw servers carrying trays of yummy looking fish and chips and tacos, but later found out that they were serving diners at the bar area, so these items were not available in the more "formal" Hula Grill restaurant section....bummer. Anyway, it was getting a bit late for us on California time, so we all chose to eat light...I orderd the Chilled Seafood Platter, and others in the group ordered the Grilled Fish, Roasted beets, Wok Charred Iwamoto Noodles, Seafood Poststickers, and ended everything with a huge slice of their signature Hula Pie. My Seafood Platter was served chilled with Kiawe charred sashimi grade ahi, a couple of small lobster tails, grileld and chilled jumbo shrimp cocktail, and some sides of kimchi, and wasabi. Yes, everything was very fresh and delicious, but I truly expected the portion to be much bigger, considering it's called a "Platter." Was a bit disappointed as others at our table wanted to try some of my seafood, but I had to say NO as I would be left with close to nothing to eat had I shared it. The other issue we all had was with the Lobster, Shrimp, and Scallop Potstickers. It came with a measly 5 small and flat pieces with so little stuffing that you couldn't even taste the seafood inside....even if you had put the whole thing in your mouth at once. It just need much more stuffing.....or what's the point? Whilst walking to the mens room, I walked by the kitchen and saw several plates of other dishes being put out for servers to serve to the diners......yea, the portion sizes of everything were so tiny!!! This is not something I really expected from such a restaurant......yea, the quiality may be quite good, but you'd never fill up on any of these entrees. It was a pretty good experience here, but it was more about the setting than the food.

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