Pepolino is a casual yet elegant restaurant, serving an authentic and delicious Tuscan cuisine, in a in the heart of TriBeCa. Stop in to enjoy our romantic bilevel setting, daily specials, full bar with delicious cocktails, beer and an elegant wine selection from around the world.
In August 1999, Patrizio Siddu and Enzo Pezone opened the doors of Pepolino, and thrilled guests and critics with elegant Tuscan cuisine. Signature dishes run the gamut from "tagliata di manzo", cannellini and rosemary to a sumptuous pear-ricotta tart.
“Pepolino" is named a variety of thyme that grows wild in Tuscany," say Patrizio Siddu and Enzo Pezone, when asked why they named their Manhattan restaurant, Pepolino. "We wanted the name of our restaurant to reflect our cooking style. We use a lot of herbs in our dishes, and Pepolino is our favorite one."
Business Hours
Sunday to Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm
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After graduating from culinary school, Florentine-born Patrizio got his hands-on start in the food business cooking for famous Italian restaurants like Cibreo, one of Florence's most renowned restaurants, under the legendary chef and proprietor Fabio Picchi, and the Michelin one-star Cantina Barbagianni.
In 1995, Patrizio hopped on a plane and made New York City his new home. After two and a half years behind the stoves at Manhattan's Savore and a brief stint at Pier 59 Studios at the Chelsea Piers, Patrizio was ready to turn his dream into a reality and open Pepolino Restaurant.
Enzo Pezone was born in Parete, Italy. At age 15 he picked up and moved to Florence, where he started in training in the culinary arts. After a five- year education, he was hired by Fabio Picchi and Benedetta Vitali of Cibreo restaurant in Florence, where he continued learning under their tutelage for 14 years.
The experience helped shape his pursuit of opening a restaurant of his own. In 1994, the dream carried him across the Atlantic Ocean to America. Enzo worked at various establishments for five years, learning about the American restaurant business, before opening Pepolino.
In two cozy, unpretentious rooms, you'll derive startling satisfaction from pastas as basic as sausage-and-arugula; the pleasing hominess of a mussel terrine or the luxuriance of rustic dishes like lamb stuffed with artichoke; and the absolute surprise of delicious desserts in an Italian trattoria.
Lunch Menu $30 / Person
Our Regular Menus Are Available
Choice of one
Pappa al Pomodoro
Tuscan tomato bread soup with basil & extra virgin olive oil
Indivia & Pere
Endive Salad with Pears, Walnuts & Pecorino Cheese in a Lemon Dressing
Panzanella
Romaine with Tomato, Cucumber, Basil, Onions, Croutons in a White Vinegar Dressing
Cozze al Burro
Steamed mussels out of the shell in butter, garlic & parsley with toasted bread
Carpaccio di Manzo
Cured beef carpaccio with Mushroom & Padano cheese in a EVOO, Garlic & Rosmary Dressing
Crostini Di Salsiccia E Stracchino
Crostini With Italian Sausage & Stracchino Cheese
Suppli’ di Riso
Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Rice Croquettes with a Tomato Basil Dip
Melanzane e Scamorza
Thinly sliced grilled eggplant with herbs & melted smoked mozzarella
Choice of one
Pappardelle al Pepolino
Pappardelle with pepolino tomato sauce & fresh thyme
Tagliolini al Limone
Homemade Tagliolini with limon zest and touch of cream
Ravioli al Pomodoro e Basilico
Homemade Spinach & ricotta Ravioli wth tomato & basil
Maltagliati al Ragu’ di Vitella
Homemade maltagliati with fresh herbs seasoned veal ragu’
Fettuccine al Coniglio
Fettuccine with braised rabbit & slow oven roasted tomato
Spaghettoni con Porri
Spaghetti with braised leeks & parmesan cheese & black pepper
Polpettine di Vitella
Veal & ricotta meatballs with a light tomato, garlic & basil coulis
Pollo agli Agrumi
Chicken breast sauteed with Citrus served with grill asparagus & potatoes
Branzino al Forno
Roasted Branzino filet with rosemary served with island vegtables style
Beer $6.50
Peroni, Menabrea, Lagunitas
Montepulciano D’abruzzo (Red) $12
2021/22 "Cantina Valle Tritana“ (Abruzzo)
Villa Antinori (White) $12
Blend Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Trebbiano "Antinori" (Toscana)
Dinner Menu $60 / Person
Our Regular Menus Are Available
Choice of one
Pappa al Pomodoro
Tuscan tomato bread soup with basil & extra virgin olive oil
Burrata Pugliese
Fresh Burrata with prosciutto di Parma, Roasted Peppers, Tomato and Basil
Indivia & Pere
Endive Salad with Pears, Walnuts & Pecorino Cheese in a Lemon Dressing
Insalata dei Medici
with Beets, Carrots, Zucchini, Potatoes with Balsamic and Basil
Carpaccio di Manzo
Cured beef carpaccio with Mushroom & Padano cheese in a EVOO, Garlic & Rosmary Dressing
Crostini Di Salsiccia E Stracchino
Crostini With Italian Sausage & Stracchino Cheese
Carpaccio di Salmone
Cured salmon carpaccio over arugula in a lemon dressing & Pink Peppercorn
Suppli’ di Riso
Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Rice Croquettes with a Tomato Basil Dip
Choice of one
Pappardelle al Pepolino
Pappardelle with pepolino tomato sauce & fresh thyme
Tagliolini al Limone
Homemade Tagliolini with lemon zest and a touch of cream
Malfatti Burro e Salvia
Spinach & ricotta gnocchi (Gnudi) in a butter sage
Linguine Nere di Mare
Home made black linguine with mixed seafood & spicy tomato sauce
Ravioli al Pomodoro e Basilico
Home made Spinach & ricotta Ravioli with tomato & basil
Maltagliati al Ragu’ di Vitella
Home made maltagliati with fresh herbs seasoned veal ragu’
Spaghettoni con Porri
Spaghetti with braised leeks & parmesan cheese & black pepper
Pappardelle al Cinghiale
Homemade Pappardelle with a Wild Boar Ragout
Polpettine di Vitella
Veal & ricotta meatballs with a light tomato, garlic & basil coulis
Pollo agli Agrumi
Chicken breast sauteed with Citrus served with grill asparagus & patatoes
Tagliata di Manzo
Sliced striploin with crispy garlic & rosemary served with arugula & Padano
Branzino al Forno
Roasted Branzino filet with rosemary served with island vegetables style
Choice of one
Torta Di Ricotta
Ricotta cheese cake
Torta Al Cioccolato Amaro
Flourless bitter sweet chocolate tart
Panna Cotta Toscana Con Salsa Di Fragole
Tuscan panna cotta with fresh strawberry sauce
Offered: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
3 Course Prix Fix $60 per person
Choice of appetizer, main course & dessert
Choice of one
Pappa al Pomodoro
Tuscan tomato bread soup with basil & extra virgin olive oil
Polenta Con Fonduta
Corn Mousse Polenta With Cheese Fondue & Black Truffle
Indivia & Pere
Endive Salad with Pears, Walnuts & Pecorino Cheese in a Lemon Dressing
Insalata dei Medici
with Beets, Carrots, Zucchini, Potatoes with Balsamic and Basil
Carpaccio di Manzo
Cured beef carpaccio with Mushroom & Padano cheese in a EVOO, Garlic & Rosmary Dressing
Crostini Di Salsiccia E Stracchino
Crostini With Italian Sausage & Stracchino Cheese
Suppli’ di Riso
Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Rice Croquettes with a Tomato Basil Dip
Choice of one
Pappardelle al Pepolino
Pappardelle with pepolino tomato sauce & fresh thyme
Tagliolini al Limone
Homemade Tagliolini with lemon zest and a touch of cream
Malfatti Burro e Salvia
Spinach & ricotta gnocchi (Gnudi) in a butter sage
Linguine Nere di Mare
Home made black linguine with mixed seafood & spicy tomato sauce
Ravioli al Pomodoro e Basilico
Home made Spinach & ricotta Ravioli with tomato & basil
Maltagliati al Ragu’ di Vitella
Home made maltagliati with fresh herbs seasoned veal ragu’
Spaghettoni con Porri
Spaghetti with braised leeks & parmesan cheese & black pepper
Pappardelle al Cinghiale
Homemade Pappardelle with a Wild Boar Ragout
Polpettine di Vitella
Veal & ricotta meatballs with a light tomato, garlic & basil coulis
Pollo Alla Buco
Pan Seared Chicken Breast With Pears, Pecorino Cheese In A Red Wine Reduction
Tagliata di Manzo
Sliced striploin with crispy garlic & rosemary served with arugula & Padano
Branzino al Forno
Roasted Branzino filet with rosemary served with island vegetables style
Calamari alla Griglia
Steamed Monkfish Served With Tomato, Carrots, Onions in a Vinegar Dressing
Choice of one
Torta Di Ricotta
Ricotta cheese cake
Torta Al Cioccolato Amaro
Flourless bitter sweet chocolate tart
Panna Cotta Toscana Con Salsa Di Fragole
Tuscan panna cotta with fresh strawberry sauce
Pappa al Pomodoro
Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup With Basil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Passato Di Peperoni Gialli
Warm yellow Pepper Soup, Croutons And Padano Cheese
Burrata Pugliese
Fresh Burrata With Prosciutto Di Parma, Roasted Peppers, Tomato And Basil
Indivia & Pere
Endive Salad With Pears, Walnuts & Pecorino Cheese In A Lemon Dressing
Insalata Dei Medici
With Beets, Carrots, Zucchini, Potatoes Tossed In Balsamic Vinegar And Basil
Panzanella
Romaine With Tomato, Cucumber, Basil, Onions, Crouton In A White Vinegar Dressing
Gamberi E Calamari Fritti
Semolina Fried Calamari & Shrimps Over Iceberg With Tomato & Basil
Cozze Al Burro
Steamed Mussels Out Of The Shell In Butter, Garlic & Parsley With Toasted Bread
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Cured Beef Carpaccio with Arugula, black truffle & Padano Cheese
Crostini Di Salsiccia E Stracchino
Crostini With Italian Sausage & Stracchino Cheese
Polpo Alla Griglia
Seared Octopus With Oven Roasted Tomato Over White Beans Puree & Croutons
Carpaccio Di Salmone
Salmon Carpaccio With Arugula In A Lemon Dressing, Pink Peppercorn & Orange
Suppli’ Di Riso
Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Rice Croquettes With A Tomato Basil Dip
Melanzane E Scamorza
Thinly Sliced Grilled Eggplant With Herbs & Melted Smoked Mozzarella
Pappardelle Al Pepolino
Pappardelle With Pepolino Tomato Sauce & Fresh Thyme
Tagliatelle Ai Funghi Porcini
Homemade Tagliatelle With Porcini Mushroom & Padano Cheese Cream
Malfatti Burro E Salvia
Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi (Gnudi) In A Butter Sage
Linguine Nere Di Mare
Home Made Black Linguine With Mixed Seafood & Spicy Tomato Sauce
Farrotto del Di
(like risotto)
Ravioli Al Pomodoro E Basilico
Home Made Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli With Tomato & Basil
Maltagliati Al Ragu’ Di Vitella
Home Made Maltagliati With Fresh Herbs Seasoned Veal Ragu’
Fettuccine Al Coniglio
Fettuccine With Braised Rabbit & Slow Oven Roasted Tomato
Spaghettoni Con Porri
Spaghetti With Braised Leeks, Parmesan Cheese & Black Pepper
Spaghetti Chitarra
Home made Large Spaghettoni With Fresh Tomato & Basil
Pappardelle Al Cinghiale
Homemade Pappardelle With Wild Boar Ragout
Polpettine Di Vitella
Veal & Ricotta Meatballs With A Light Tomato, Garlic & Basil Coulis
Pollo Agli Agrumi
Chicken Breast Sauteed With Citrus Served With Grilled Asparagus & Patatoes
Scottadito
Breaded Lamb Chop Served With Baby Arugula Marinated Leek In A Vinagrette Sauce
Tagliata Di Manzo
Sliced Striploin With Crispy Garlic & Rosemary Served With Arugula & Padano
Baccala’ ai Porri
Sauteed Codfish with braised Leeks & White Wine over Yukon Potatoes
Branzino al Forno
Roasted Branzino Filet With Rosemary Served With Sauteed Vegtables
Torta di ricotta
Ricotta Cheese Cake
Torta Al Cioccolato Amaro
Flourless Bitter Sweet Chocolate Tart, Whipped Cream
Mousse Di Mascarpone
Tiramisu’
Creme Brulee’ Ai Fiori D’arancio
Orange Blossom Creme Brulee
Panna Cotta Toscana Con Salsa Di Frago
Tuscan panna cotta with fresh strawberry sauce
Torta di Mandorle al Limone e Meringa
Almond Lemon Tart with Meringue
Gelati
Ice Cream
Affogato Al Caffe’
Vanilla Ice Cream with Espresso Shot
Macedonia di Frutta
Fresh Fruit Salad
Biscotti E Vin Santo
Home Made Biscotti Platter with Vin Santo Wine
Formaggi Misti Con Passito
Mixed Cheese Platter & Pears Served with Passito Sweet Wine
All Pepolino’s Desserts are prepared fresh daily
Whether a birthday, a corporate get-together or a celebration, let us craft a personal menu to meet your needs with special wines, cocktails, full bar and drinks packages to compliment your menu selection. We look forward to hosting your next event.
Seating Capacity
1st Floor: 28 people for sit down dining.
2nd Floor: 60 people for sit down dining.
Please note, the inquiry form is for a party of 8 guests or more. For reservations under RESY of 8 guests or more or for party booking, we require a deposit that it is nonrefundable, but usable as a "gift card" in case of cancellation.
Fill out the inquiry form and we’ll get back to you shortly. Or, call 212.966.9983
Sunday to Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm - 10:30pm
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