Pepe Giallo

TLDR: Been here three times now and I'm a big fan! Might be my favorite Italian restaurant in the area. Super reasonably priced Italian! FOOD: Our favorite dish is the Mushroom Fettuccine with truffle oil. Kale Caesar Salad and Chocolate Cake are both very good. SERVICE: Normally good. I had one experience out of three where it was a bit slow getting our order, but I didn't mind - we weren't in a rush and were enjoying ourselves hanging out. AMBIANCE: Super cute (lots of plants)! Really good date spot. VALUE: Amazing. So reasonable for NYC. And I've never needed a reservation, which is extra valuable. OVERALL: Will be back again and again!

Pepe Giallo is a wonderful little upscale Italian restaurant that is guaranteed to delight with its food and prices.We came as a small group and had a fun and tasty meal that started with drinks and ended with a strong refusal of dessert (on account that we were way too full).Keeping things pretty standard we started with drinks, calamari, and bruschetta (my favorite). The drinks were drinks (we just had beer and wine) but the food started us out on the right foot. From there we each had a little of everything but I especially liked the Parradelle, it was tasty!Where this place really scored with me was the decor. Being no interior designer I am at a loss for how to describe it, but let me try with saying it has 70's vibes (which I loved) - it was so well done! To top it off, our waiter was a treat.Our one visit was enough to make me a PG fan who can't wait to come back again.

Pepe Giallo is a beautiful space from the outside to the inside to the garden in the back. I went for lunch on a Saturday as a walk in on my birthday and I'm so glad I did. It was my first time there and the waiter told us they were booked for the night so we were happy to get in for lunch. There is so much care and love put into the decor evidenced by the hanging plants and fresh flowers on each table, it really set the mood. We ordered penne a la vodka and prosciutto pizza and both dishes were delicious. Chris was our server and he was attentive and friendly and invited us to view the garden. We will definitely return with friends to experience eating in the garden and try other dishes. If I had one complaint it would be that the AC was on artic. It was 85 degrees outside so it's understandable why it was so cold inside but it prevented me from drinking my cold beverage.

Amazing spot for a high quality and well priced Italian meal in Chelsea. I was craving some really good chicken parm, and Pepe Giallo did it right. Super crispy, flavorful sauce and lots of cheese. I'm here for it. The parm also came with a side of really tasty and garlicky sauteed spinach. We also tried the sausage pizza and the bruschetta. Both standout. The bruschetta was literally the highlight of the meal, on such good bread with the most fresh tomatoes. The ambiance is super cute and it's exactly the type of vibe you'd want at a cozy little Italian eatery downtown. There are a few small tables on the patio, and we loved eating outside. Wash everything down with a spritz! They have a wine liquor license, so it's not technically an aperol spritz, but it tasted the same and I enjoyed it. It's hard to figure out where to eat in the city with endless options, but for comforting Italian food and fair prices this is a wonderful choice. Would definitely return.

So glad we stumbled across this hidden gem while staying in NYC!! We got a pasta & a pizza to share & we can't stop thinking about it! 10/10

The pasta was flavorful and al dente. I liked the cozy vibes of the restaurant. The service was friendly. The pasta is priced well and tasty compared to other Italian places in the city. Will be coming back to try other items on the menu

The food is incredible! Dined here with my family and everyone loved it! I had the fettuccine norcina but also sampled some of mother's gnocchi which was also divine. The service was incredible!!! It was so busy but our waitress was so attentive. She spoke to us in Spanish as I had family that flew in from out of town. You also can't go wrong with this super cozy restaurant! It a place you can enjoy with loved ones!

This was THE perfect and dreamiest birthday spot - cannot give high enough praise to this establishment. They were able to accommodate a large party with little notice and the decor was so gorgeous. Also, it was super affordable considering the area and we loved their pasta. They didn't have any cocktails on the menu but the wine was great and we had the best time. For my birthday song they even turned off the lights and made me feel super special. Can't wait to come back!

I had this last year in dec but I'm still thinking of that mushroom fettuccine in cream sauce and truffle oil. It was heavy but manageable enough to finish, the cream sauce being a good consistency. I would go back if I'm in the area!

If you're looking for a cozy and romantic date night spot that's big on the decor (think string lights and ivy hanging from the ceiling) but tender on the wallet, Pepe Giallo might just fit the bill (get it, cuz wallet? Haha).Portions were ample for pasta entrees clocking in at $20-30. We love getting three pastas to try because one each is never quite enough and two each is a bit too much. So we opted for the tasty Orecchiette and the even tastier Pappardelle x 2. Mmm, carbtastic!Wine lovers will be happy to find that the house wines are just $9/glass. That's practically free in these inflationary times!