Natalie Hutchins
A little gem of an Italian. Arrived without a reservation as a party of 3 on a Saturday at 7:30 and got seated immediately which is already a very good start. I am also a tad bias as they stock my favourite cabinet Sauvignon which I had a cheeky glass of. I always love a place that is willing to prepare a half serving of a main and so tasted two risottos which were both very tasty and definitely a generous portion. Moving onto mains with a nice gap in between courses we decided to use another fantastic option of half pizza and pasta (alternately we could of had risotto) as well as a lasagna. The pizza was very yummy, a light base that was enough to hold a toppings without being chewy and toppings were very generous and like any pizza a nice helping of gooey cheese. I would of been happy with just the pizza! The Carbonara again was a good half portion and was a mix of spinach and egg tagliatelle, with lots of bacon. As carbonara's go it was very nice, not amazing but definitely comforting. We also had a lasagna which was also a hit. The Bolognese was definitely rich and flavorful and unlike most had actual mince in it. The bechamel sauce was light and went well all together. The bill was Reasonable with a starter coming in at £6 and £9 for a half and half main which is definitely worth what you get and deserves a tip on top. All in all a very nice experience and will definitely be returning.
Matthew Down
It's a great place to eat and also their takeaways are top class. I love the penne pollo pesto.
Cheryl Wright
The gluten free pasta meal I had was amazing as was my husband's regular pasta meal. The only disappointing part was having to pay £1 extra to swap from regular pasta to gluten free, had I wanted pizza it was a charge of £3 extra. I feel those who are gluten free like myself should not have to pay extra and as a person who eats out a lot have never come across this. In addition the only gluten free dessert options were Ice cream. Can't knock the service though and like I say pasta was delicious.
Mandy Howe
Well what can I say we went as a group of 8 for the bottomless brunch and it was brilliant what a laugh I could hardly speak the next morning from laughing so hard it started our afternoon off to a great start. It was mixed couples and the men had just as much fun the girls serving us were brilliant and our glasses were never empty we couldn't keep up with them. I had the cajan chicken pasta it was the nicest pasta I've had. I can't wait to go and do it all again would defo recommend it we were very hungover on Sunday but thanks to all the staff they were fab. X
Luke Oliver
I went here because i had been to the branch in Shotley Bridge. It gets 4 stars only because i gave the other 5 and i preferred that one. It is a slightly different menu but the same quality, may be a bit more expensive (or did we just have more wine as we weren't driving) either way shotley just edges it but if you are in town i wouldn't waste the petrol. Good service, great atmosphere, excellent night. Congrats to all the staff.
Frank Martin
Great little Italian local. Great atmosphere inside all the food is good, some of it is great and all of it is very reasonable. You can get half portions for a reduced price as well that are still quite ample, would highly recommend for a simple but delicious meal in Jesmond.
Amie Cooper
Great place, always got a fair few families/groups even on week nights so good atmosphere although decor could be updated. Food is great traditional italian restaurant and cheap! Really good pizza and the staff are always great.
Wayne hart
Great food, staff are professionally polite and friendly.
Can accommodate dietary requirements without making you feel uncomfortable.
Really good local business.
Jessica Bell
Visited sale pepe for a hen do. Amazing service and even better food. We had the deal with unlimited prosecco and the waitresses kept the glasses topped up. Would definitely recommend!
Lesley Foy
Visited here on Saturday for a hen do and I have to say the service was fantastic, unlimited prosecco for a two hour timeslot and the staff were constantly filling us up, my drunk never went down more than an inch, the food was lovely, I had risotto, cantc fault it and definitely recommend it x
Neil Duncan
The food is outstanding and the staff are to. The menu is what u expect in a 🇮🇹 and they have an happy hour the drinks are very reasonable
Brian Gallagher
Good food friendly staff, reasonably priced. Sure ya couldn't go wrong. Oh!, and kid friendly.
nick manson
Great restaurant, excellent food with really friendly helpful staff and at very reasonable prices.
Rebekah Smith
Lovely menu, friendly staff, never had a bad meal here and so much choice I always struggle to decide!
Audrey Hutchison
Fantastic food with great atmosphere and very attentive staff. Will be back.
Alison Scott
Lovely restaurant,food was faultless & we were served by a lovely girl . Would recommend
Suzie Cherryman
I organised a ladies that lunch unlimited prosecco brunch here yesterday for my friend’s birthday. Everyone who attended had a fantastic time. The staff were very attentive and kept our fizz topped up constantly so we never reached the bottom of our glasses! �
You can choose any pizza, pasta or risotto dish and everyone commented that their food was very tasty. There was a great atmosphere with the restaurant full of groups of friends enjoying themselves. All this for £25 a head which was well worth the money. All in all it was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon ���. We will definitely be back.
Lynn Crawford
Went with a group of 6 yesterday. Excellent service. Varied menu. Freshly made. Can take things out and add stuff into your order. Speedy service, no waiting for ages in between courses. You weren't rushed though. Small restaurant so doesn't get too loud. Meals were very tasty. Can even take it away if you don't finish your meal. Friendly staff. Went back the next day with the husband. He enjoyed it too. We sat outside after our meal with a coffee enjoying the sunshine. Inside was cool after being in the heat so that was refreshing. I'm looking forward to returning. I've seen 5 members of staff, don't know their names but nothing like what some have described in their review. Looking forward to going back. They couldn't be more helpful. Travelled 15 miles to go the next day as husband asked where I wanted to go for my birthday. I wouldn't do that for poor food and rude staff. Thanks to all the staff.
Julia Gascoigne
I've dined at this restaurant for years, must be 17+ years, never had a bad meal until me & my mum had lunch today, sat down just after 12 o'clock, we were the only ones in restaurant, our bruschetta was swimming in oil, & I mean oil not good! I ordered crayfish pasta with chillies, couldn't taste the chillies all I could taste was the cream, left most of it but waiter didn't ask if enjoyed it! as you could tell I didn't as I wouldn't of left most of it!! my mum ordered pasta with mussels & prawns, but as our meals were brought to the table we could smell an awful smell, I thought it was my meal At first but it was my mums, she tried one of her mussels & she had to spit it out, she asked me to try but I only smelt them & they smelt funny not a nice smell, her mussels were off, or not fresh they really smelt bad. We called the waiter over & he kind of apologised & asked if she would like anything else, she ordered a starter as she was not as hungry. While waiting for starter she had to go wash her hands for the smell of the mussels.
In my opinion & our years of dining at this restaurant, she should of had her starter for free or a complimentary drink but nothing. I know Susan the waitress who's been there for years would of bent over backwards to make it right, the gentleman who served us today was abit not too bothered.
Katie Symes
Fabulous unlimited prosecco lunch yesterday! Loved the restaurant, very cosy, great artwork and music. Food was absolutely delicious! Prosecco always full. Lovely staff. Would definitely recommend 🍾🥂😘 xxx
Sonia De Simone
Love Sale Pepe - friendly staff and delicious food! The prosecco lunches are fab, my glass was never empty! Would definitely recommend, great for a girly day out or a celebration!
Suzy Weightman
Amazing food staff are fab so friendly and pleasant our glasses were barely drank and they were back with a top up - would defo recommend and will be returning again!!!!!!
Katie Marshall
Had bottomless prosecco with the girls.... fab food and our glass was never empty! Really good value for money. Lovely staff and special thanks to Susan who booked us a taxi!!! Definitely coming back!
Bronagh Corr
Amazing food, excellent service for our hen party lunch! Glasses were never empty and the staff were amazing, especially Simon ! Loved it and can't wait to go back �
Stephanie Milburn
Great value, glass was never empty and food selection was good. Would definitely recommend and will return.
Jenny King Was Patterson
Fab place to go with friends or family! We had the ladies lunch with unlimited prosecco for 2 hours. Definitely worth it, food was lovely an my glass was never empty!!
Dawn Varty
Absolutely fabulous, I would definitely recommend, the food was delicious, the best I've had in a long time, the staff were brilliant and friendly and great value.x
Emma Louise Fisher
1st time here yesterday and would defo recommend, staff were luvly food was lovely and unlimited prosecco was awesome. Defo will be coming back.
Suzanne Reed
Fantastic food. Staff fantastic, but reason not a 5, tables either side were so loud. They didnt seem to care they were spoiling it for everyone else in the restaurant. The staff should have told them to keep it to a resonable level. We were lip reading it was that loud.
Diane Thompson
Was at restraunt yesterday for my daughter's hen doo food was delicious and service first class lovely place glass was never empty been a few times and will def go back
Laura Sill
Absolutely wonderful - myself and my boyfriend had a brilliant experience with the prosecco lunch today here, a wonderful birthday lunch, fantastic food and service!! Our server was Susan and she was just fabulous!!! Can’t fault it. You need to come dine here! Thank you so much Sale Pepe. Xx
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