Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro

4.7

544 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

WINNER OF 52 CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE READERS CHOICE AWARDS since 2011, including:
*** Best Italian and Best for Overall Excellence - Statewide ***

For over 15 years, Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro offers up the taste of irresistible Italian dishes. The interior of the restaurant is warm and inviting and offers a touch of romance by candlelight at night. The atmosphere is polished casual and the staff are always on point and friendly. Sal e Pepe is accommodating to diner's preferences and offers vegetarian, gluten free choices and a kid's menu. The delectable dishes and enticing ambiance keep diners returning for more.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 426-0805
Website
http://www.salepeperestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact Angelo for Catered Events-angelo@salepeperestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Please contact Angelo Marini for Private Events at 203-426-0805 or email at:-angelo@salepeperestaurant.com. Due to limited seating capacity, for Parties Larger than 10 guests, it is recommended that you call for reservations.

Location
97 S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470
Neighborhood
Newtown
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Garlic Bread$9.00
EVOO, garlic, butter, Parmesan cheese and lemon
Baked Stuffed Mushrooms$14.00
Ground beef & sausage, lemon white wine
Fried Calamari$17.00
Your choice traditional OR Balsamic glaze with hot and sweet peppers
Nonna's Beef Meatballs$13.00
Over San Marzano tomato sauce
Steamed Manila Clams$16.00
White wine, shallots, EVOO, butter, garlic, oregano
Maine Mussels$17.00
Choice of gorgonzola cream sauce OR white wine sauce with EVOO and garlic
Angus Beef Bites$17.00
gorgonzola potato croquettes, port wine demi-glace
Arancini (Risotto Balls)$13.00
Fontina cheese rolled in Arborio rice, breaded and fried over plum tomato sauce

Salads Half OR Full Size

Add: grilled chicken $8, shrimp $11, salmon or steak $14

Arugula and Beet Salad, 9 Half /15 Full
Roasted beets, carrots, haricot verts, red onions, gorgonzola potato croquettes, sherry vinaigrette
Pear Salad, Half 9/ Full 15
Romaine, carrots, glazed walnuts, craisins, sliced pear, creamy gorgonzola vinaigrette
Mista Salad Half/6 Full 13
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, croutons, mozzarella, carrots, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar Salad, Half / Full 13
Hearts of romaine, parmesan crackers, Parmesan cheese, House-made dressing

Pizzettas

Margherita$15.00
Mozzarella, plum tomato sauce, basil
Fig Pizzetta$17.00
Prosciutto, gorgonzola, EVOO, garlic, aged balsamic, baby arugula salad
Shrimp Scampi Pizzetta$18.00
Marinated Shrimp, Tomato, mozzarella, EVOO, Garlic

Pasta

You may substitute capellini, linguini, fettuccine, pappardelle, whole wheat linguini, gluten free pasta or low glycemic spaghetti for most pasta dishes.

Mrs. Marini's Lasagna Bolognese$25.00
Layers of fresh pasta, Bolognese meat sauce, blend of three cheeses
Ricotta Gnocchi Bolognese$26.00
Hand-made pasta dumplings, traditional Bolognese meat sauce
Beef Stroganoff$26.00
Tender filet mignon, mushrooms, onions, sour cream, house-made pappardelle
Pappardelle with Meatballs$28.00
House-made pappardelle, plum tomato sauce topped with Nonna's Beef meatballs
Short Rib Ravioli$24.00
Sherry cream sauce, mushrooms, caramelized onions, sweet roasted red peppers
Fettuccine Pescatore$28.00
Spicy plum tomato sauce, scallops, shrimp, clams, calamari, fresh pasta
Linguini Alle Vongole$25.00
White wine sauce with baby clams in the shell, EVOO, garlic, herbs
Baked Rigatoni$25.00
Vodka sauce, sweet sausage, mozzarella, provolone & fontina
Cavatelli Sal e Pepe$25.00
White wine sauce, pesto, grilled chicken, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, EVOO & garlic

Entrees

You may substitute capellini, linguini, fettuccine, pappardelle, whole wheat linguini, gluten free pasta or low glycemic spaghetti for most pastas where applicable

Chicken Francese, Marsala, Parmigiana, Piccata, Scarpariello or Gorgonzola Cream$26.00
Your choice of pasta or mashed potatoes and vegetable
Filet Mignon$39.00
9 oz. Certified Black Angus beef tenderloin, port wine demi-glace, mashed potatoes & vegetable
Pork Chop a la Modena$28.00
14oz. grilled pork chop, black truffle balsamic glaze with hot cherry peppers, caramelized onions, sweet potato puree & vegetable
Veal Francese, Marsala, Parmigiana, Piccata, Scarpariello or Gorgonzola Cream$30.00
Choice of pasta or mashed potatoes & vegetable
Parmesan Tilapia$28.00
Parmesan encrusted filet, lemon Beurre Blanc, tomatoes, green pea risotto
Pistachio Encrusted Salmon$28.00
Atlantic salmon, balsamic glaze, sweet potato puree, sautéed spinach
Eggplant Parmigiana$26.00
Choice of pasta or mashed potatoes and vegetable
Shrimp & Scallop Risotto$28.00
Arborio rice, shrimp, bay scallops, tomatoes, asparagus, parmesan cream

Pastapalooza

Create your own Pasta

Choose your Pasta$25.00
(DRY PASTA) Penne, Spaghetti, Rigatoni, GF Penne, Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Low Glycemic Spaghetti
- Marinara
- Bolognese
- Vodka
- Portofino
- Alfredo
- Pesto or Pesto Cream
- Red or White Primavera
- Carbonara
- Puttanesca
Choose your pasta$25.00
(HOMEMADE PASTA) Cappellini, Linguini. Fettucini, Papperdelle, Ricotta Cavatelli +2, Ricotta Gnocci +2, Beef or Cheese Ravioli +2, Lobster & Crab Ravioli +4
- Marinara
- Bolognese
- Vodka
- Portofino
- Alfredo
- Pesto or Pesto Cream
- Red or White Primavera
- Carbonara
- Puttanesca

What 544 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Review summary

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Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro offers a delightful dining experience with "great service and great food," making it a favorite for many. The ambiance is both "quiet" and "cozy," perfect for special occasions. Patrons appreciate the "excellent homemade soups" and "special creative salads." Consistent quality and reasonable prices make it a must-visit.

544 Reviews

R
Rocco
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went there for Christmas Eve with the family. Everybody had a nice time. Everybody loved the food and the service staff members were courteous and very helpful. The special seafood soup was outstanding and a dessert. A chocolate soufflé gosh was unbelievable. Be going back soon
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Susan
New York City
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had delicious meals with very attentive service.
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Mark
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time at this restaurant, was recommended by friends. Good menu selection and overall experience. We would defitely go back.
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Nancy
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sal e Pepe is one of our favorite restaurants in Newtown. Consistently great food- never disappoints. Friendly yet professional staff- make you feel like you are the only customer. Noise level is minimal- they had a private party in the side room but doors closed so you wouldn't know there was a party going on.
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Greg
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have loved our previous dinner outings here for years past this was unfortunately not the case, meal portions are extremely small for the price point, calamari was enormous and tough to chew, best part of the dinner was the desserts that were ordered, staff was attentive and polite but food quality and portions were not what we have come to know and love. Quiet evening with maybe 4 other tables being served so it was not the case the restaurant was slammed with customers.
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Reetsy
VIP
Naples
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food mussel app very good girders were impressed
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Robert
Seattle
79 reviews
4.0
79 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server was very friendly and attentive. My wife ordered the Manilla Clams which were excellent and the Pistachio Encrusted Salmon which was over cooked. I ordered the Baked Rigatoni which was excellent.
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Jay
VIP
New York City
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, such a solid choice. Always excellent homemade soups and usually special creative salad like the phenomenal cantaloupe salad they had this weekend. What a perfect balance of tastes. Mel who works the whole bar area and creates many of their specialty drinks is a gem
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Sara
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was terrific like always. Never a bad meal at Sal E Pepe.
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John
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first time at this restaurant and it was outstanding Everyone says that Sal E Pepe has the best Italian food in Connecticut and think that I have to agree The risotto was amazing my wife has the shrimp and scallop risotto while I had the butternut squash risotto and the dishes were outstanding Excellent service too Can’t wait to go back
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FAQs

Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 426-0805.

Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 544 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro

97 S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.salepeperestaurant.com/
Phone number
(203) 426-0805
Catering
Please contact Angelo for Catered Events-angelo@salepeperestaurant.com
Private party facilities
Please contact Angelo Marini for Private Events at 203-426-0805 or email at:-angelo@salepeperestaurant.com. Due to limited seating capacity, for Parties Larger than 10 guests, it is recommended that you call for reservations.

Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cavatelli Sal e Pepe

Capellini

Cavatelli

Appetizers

Garlic Bread$9.00

Baked Stuffed Mushrooms$14.00

Fried Calamari$17.00

Nonna's Beef Meatballs$13.00

Steamed Manila Clams$16.00

Maine Mussels$17.00

Angus Beef Bites$17.00

Arancini (Risotto Balls)$13.00

Salads Half OR Full Size

Arugula and Beet Salad, 9 Half /15 Full

Pear Salad, Half 9/ Full 15

Mista Salad Half/6 Full 13

Caesar Salad, Half / Full 13

Pizzettas

Margherita$15.00

Fig Pizzetta$17.00

Shrimp Scampi Pizzetta$18.00

Pasta

Mrs. Marini's Lasagna Bolognese$25.00

Ricotta Gnocchi Bolognese$26.00

Beef Stroganoff$26.00

Pappardelle with Meatballs$28.00

Short Rib Ravioli$24.00

Fettuccine Pescatore$28.00

Linguini Alle Vongole$25.00

Baked Rigatoni$25.00

Cavatelli Sal e Pepe$25.00

Entrees

Chicken Francese, Marsala, Parmigiana, Piccata, Scarpariello or Gorgonzola Cream$26.00

Filet Mignon$39.00

Pork Chop a la Modena$28.00

Veal Francese, Marsala, Parmigiana, Piccata, Scarpariello or Gorgonzola Cream$30.00

Parmesan Tilapia$28.00

Pistachio Encrusted Salmon$28.00

Eggplant Parmigiana$26.00

Shrimp & Scallop Risotto$28.00

Pastapalooza

Choose your Pasta$25.00

Choose your pasta$25.00

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