Nestled in the heart of the vibrant Tribeca neighborhood, Pepolino stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of authentic Italian hospitality. Located at 281 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013, this establishment has long served as a quiet sanctuary for those seeking a genuine culinary experience away from the frantic pace of Manhattan. The restaurant captures the spirit of traditional Italian dining, where the focus remains steadfastly on the quality of ingredients, the warmth of the atmosphere, and the simple joy of sharing a meal with friends and family. It is a place where the architecture of the space complements the culinary philosophy, creating an environment that feels both sophisticated and deeply personal.
Stepping into Pepolino, guests are immediately greeted by an ambiance that prioritizes comfort and conversation. The interior design reflects a commitment to understated elegance, allowing the food to take center stage while providing a backdrop that is conducive to meaningful interaction. Whether you are a local resident of Lower Manhattan or a visitor exploring the historic streets of Tribeca, the restaurant offers a welcoming retreat that feels like a home away from home. The dedication to maintaining a consistent, high-quality experience has made it a staple for those who appreciate the nuances of regional Italian cooking and the importance of attentive, unobtrusive service.
Key Highlights of the Pepolino Experience
Authentic Culinary Philosophy: The kitchen emphasizes the integrity of raw materials, sourcing high-quality components to craft dishes that honor traditional Italian techniques. By focusing on the purity of flavors, the menu provides a transparent look at the culinary heritage of Italy, avoiding unnecessary complexity in favor of balanced, harmonious profiles.
Prime Location in Tribeca: Situated on West Broadway, the restaurant is perfectly positioned for those looking to enjoy a meal after a day of exploring the art galleries, boutiques, and historic architecture that define this iconic New York City neighborhood. Its accessibility makes it an ideal destination for both casual weekday dinners and special weekend gatherings.
Atmosphere of Warmth: The dining room is curated to foster a sense of community and relaxation. With a layout that encourages intimate conversation and a staff that understands the art of hospitality, Pepolino provides a dining environment that feels curated yet effortless, ensuring that every guest feels valued and comfortable throughout their visit.
Commitment to Consistency: Over the years, the establishment has built a reputation for reliability. By maintaining a steady focus on the fundamentals of good cooking and professional service, the team ensures that the experience remains high-quality, providing a sense of familiarity that keeps patrons returning time and again.
The culinary landscape of New York City is vast and ever-changing, yet places like Pepolino remind us of the value of consistency and tradition. By grounding itself in the principles of quality, hospitality, and a welcoming environment, the restaurant continues to be a meaningful part of the Tribeca community. It serves as a reminder that the most memorable dining experiences are often those that prioritize the connection between the plate and the person, stripped of pretense and focused on the simple pleasure of a well-prepared meal.
Whether you are planning a quiet evening or looking for a reliable spot to host a gathering, Pepolino offers an experience that is both grounded and refined. The combination of its strategic location, its dedication to authentic flavors, and its inviting atmosphere makes it a noteworthy destination for anyone who appreciates the timeless nature of Italian cuisine. We invite you to visit 281 W Broadway and discover for yourself the quiet charm and culinary dedication that define this neighborhood institution.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Service options
Outdoor seating
Curbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great wine list
Serves local specialty
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Hard liquor
Late-night food
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Planning
Lunch reservations recommended
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Checks
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside
Menus
Pasta
Spaghetti Chitarra Pomodoro E Basilico$30.00
Spaghetti Ai Gamberi$34.50
Pappardelle Al Pepolino$29.50
Fettuccine Al Coniglio$34.00
Fusilloni Alla Zucca$30.50
Maltagliati Al Ragu Di Vitella$33.00
Tagliatelle Ai Funghi Porcini$34.00
Linguine Nere Di Mare$34.50
Spaghettoni Gamberi & Pistacchi$37.00
Pappardelle Al Cinghiale$35.00
Farrotto Like Risotto$34.50
Malfatti Burro E Salvia$32.00
Spaghettoni Con Porri E Parmigiano$30.50
Ravioli Al Pomodoro E Basilico$30.50
Secondi
Straccetti Di Agnello$42.00
Milanese Di Pollo$30.50
Polpettine Di Vitella E Ricotta$37.00
Cinghiale Alla Maremmana$39.50
Calamari Inzimino$34.00
Pollo Alla Buco$36.00
Stinco Di Agnello Arrosto$45.00
Cacciucco Alla Livornese$41.00
Pollo Agli Agrumi$33.00
Fiorentina 22 Oz Steak$72.00
Baccala' Ai Porri$45.00
Pescatrice Alla Catalana$41.00
Branzino Al Forno$47.50
Tagliata Di Manzo$66.00
Scottadito$45.00
Dolci and Dolcezze
Torta Di Pere E Mandorle$15.00
Panna Cotta Con Salsa Di Fragole$14.00
Formaggi Misti$25.00
Biscotti$11.00
Torta Di Ricotta$16.00
Torta Al Cioccolato Amaro$15.00
Minestre E Insalate
Insalata Di Spinaci E Zucca$17.50
Panzanella$17.50
Insalata De Medici$19.00
Zuppa Di Porri & Patate$17.50
Indivia & Pere$18.50
Pappa Al Pomodoro$16.50
Burrata Pugliese$26.00
Passata Di Peperoni$17.50
Antipasti
Sformato Di Spinaci$24.50
Insalata Di Finocchio$23.50
Fettunta Con Salsiccia E Cavolo Nero$20.50
Melanzane & Scamorza$22.00
Gamberi E Calamari Fritti$26.00
Polenta Con Fonduta$27.50
Terrina Di Cozze Al Burro$23.50
Pancetta Di Maiale$27.50
Supplì Di Riso$20.50
Polpo Alla Griglia$29.00
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Reviews Pepolino
Jenny Xu
30-05-2026
Came here with my team for a team dinner. It feels really intimate and dimly lit inside. … More
Alex Reyes
30-05-2026
Great service. Cozy setting with warm interior. Enjoyed every dish but was not blown away by any. However, I loved my pineapple tequila cocktail! Good red wine as well. Could maybe one day be back. Would recommend though! More
Hamilton Martin
30-05-2026
Very romantic and off the path place. Service was fantastic, singularly bested by the quality of food. I had the grilled octopus on a crustini which, to be honest, is probably the best meal I have had this year. Cooked to perfection. They … More
Sara Lin
30-05-2026
Wonderful homemade pasta. Bread and apps were fantastic as well. They have a lovely lunch prix fixed menu that we ordered from. Don't think you can go wrong with anything here! More
Marion NYC
30-05-2026
Cute outdoor space! Tons of seating. It’s a great place to people watch! The service was friendly! The food was just okay. For the price it could have been better. There’s no kids menu. The menu is not as kid friendly. It’s close to … More
Shiuan Chang
30-05-2026
My wife and I had a Friday night dinner here. We love the food - she ordered the seafood linguini, had a papadela (the first dish on the menu), and another appetizer that has eggplant and mazeralla in it. Every dish was good! The service was great too.
We didn't like the cocktail Verona which is $22, and we were a bit disappointed that they don't have affogato or tiramisu for dessert.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Kara K.
30-05-2026
Warm and cozy, delicious, authentic food. Fast and attentive service. Kept our water glasses filled which sounds minor but is hard to find these days. Food was excellent and fresh. Will be back!
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Brian Page
30-05-2026
Great Reastaurant. Service and food was outstanding. We had the fresh made fettuccine and bolognese special. We had a view of One World Trade tower from our seat.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Dominic S.
30-05-2026
What a cool spot. The food and drinks here are amazing. I had the best pear vodka with sage syrup, lime juice and martini. Fabricio is a master at making them. The ricotta cheese cake is out of this world.
Showed up to Pepolino a third time and make a mistake with reservation. I booked Saturday but showed up Friday and Jada was kind enough to save the night. I was visiting with a guest and wanted to share one of my favorite restaurants and was mortified to find out if showed up on the wrong night. Thank goodness for Jada.
I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. I would give it ten stars if I could.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Sandy Tseng
30-05-2026
Pretty consistent Italian restaurant- have been here a couple times over the years and the food has been pretty consistent. Would say the pastas are better than the secondi dishes though. My favorite dishes were the squid ink pasta and veal meatballs. We also got the porchetta special but it was overly seasoned for me so would say perhaps stick to items on the menu for their staples
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$50–100
Len Jones
30-05-2026
It was one of the best meals we have had in NYC. BEST Italian. Fettuccine Bolognese, Spinach & Feta Gnocchi and an Orange Blossom Creme Brulee. I can't say anything about these, other than they were delicious.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Jenny Xu
30-05-2026
Came here with my team for a team dinner. It feels really intimate and dimly lit inside.
Good:
- Tasty free bread
- Burrata was very good, good ratio of cheese to tomato
- Eggplant parm was so good - it was thinly sliced and easy to eat
- The ragu was tasty - the pasta noodles had a lot of texture and good flavor
- Portions are good, super full
- Service was good - nice waiters
Bad:
- Nothing too crazy in terms of blowing my mind
Overall this place was nice for getting my team created!
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Maddy Savishinsky
30-05-2026
Our meal at Pepolino brought back all the memories of Tuscany, spot-on. Simple ingredients, thoughtfully prepared, flavors truly shine. Steamed mussels were some of the best we've ever had, both pappardelle dishes were excellent, and also … More
Johnny Cataneo
30-05-2026
There used to be an all-Italian wait staff here. Many of them from Florence’s premier Cibreo restaurant. I want to love Pepolino the way I used to but it fell out of favor years ago, perhaps while other restaurants (Aurora, San Carlo, etc) … More
J P Lotzkar
30-05-2026
We were in the Canal area of Tribeca during a rainy night and saw Pepolina close to a subway entrance. We decided to try the restaurant and are glad we did. The room was warm & inviting and the service was very good. We tried the spaghetti … More
Denise Goodbar
30-05-2026
We had an amazing meal. The food, service and atmosphere were terrific. We had a party of 11 and one of the people had severe food allergies. The waitstaff and chef went out of their way to prepare a safe and delicious meal. We will be back! More
rishi bansal
30-05-2026
Went for a friend’s birthday party, the service and the food were superb.
The setting is a little rustic and traditional but for me that is part of the charm of the place.
The endive salad was very good.
The truffle panna cotta and the branzino were great.
The espresso coffee was fine but not great.
The ricotta cheesecake was one of the best I’ve tried in New York.
Highly recommended.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reservation
Reservations recommended
Wait time
10-30 min
Neal Jhaveri
30-05-2026
Very average Italian food. The staff was good and really no other issues, but the pastas were disappointing and not very authentic Tuscan cuisine. Not bad, not great. The apps were, however, quite good and the wine selection was also pretty good. More
ReedH
30-05-2026
I happened to be in the neighborhood so decided to give this a place a try. Two stories with a nice rustic vibe. My starter - pork belly on a gnocchi custard was excellent while my pasta - a pappardelle with wild boar was decent. I would … More
Sarah Mountford
30-05-2026
The Cod was a stand out and the best meal I’ve had in a while. The Linguine pasta with some shrimp was just ok. The pear tart was fantastic. A lovely restaurant full of locals and the service was great. More
Jeff Nelson
30-05-2026
Came here with some colleagues for dinner while at meetings in SoHo and loved it. We sat on the 2nd floor and the view is great. Excellent ambiance, classic decor, and wonderful people. The server was great, and the food was awesome. … More
Sarah Thomas
30-05-2026
Fabulous! This spot will transport you straight to Italy. The atmosphere is charming & rustic and the service was attentive & wonderful. Had a light lemon pasta that made me feel like I was dining in Sorrento. My mom had the trout special and it was wonderful. We left with full bellies and high spirits. More
Sue B.
30-05-2026
This place is a neighborhood gem. Recommended! I eat out a lot and this competes with many restaurants that are much more expensive. It’s a casual place, but I like that for getting great food when I go to Chinatown to see my genius … More
Matt Patak
30-05-2026
The staff was awesome. Extremely friendly and gave great suggestions to the food. The cheese cake was the best I’ve had, don’t pass on it. The main dishes were extremely delicious and fresh. Loved this place and it was dog friendly as well. Life saver from the cold weather. More
Anne Matrone
30-05-2026
From the outside Pepolino looks like a small restaurant but it's actually multiple floors and had a lovely decorated experience. We went after work with a group of 15 and they offer a fixed price menu that serves a 3 course meal of app, … More
H v K
30-05-2026
One of the best Italian dinners I’ve had (and I go to Italy frequently!). It started with the bread with the tomato dish on the house. As this was already so good, I couldn’t wait for the main course. I decided to go for the daily special, … More
vincent xue
30-05-2026
Came here for a late lunch as a party 1 and wanted to try their Restaurant Week lunch special. I was greeted by a lovely staff member and was free to choose any small table.
The complementary tomato flan packed a surprising amount of flavor. Spreading it on the bread was a different but delightful experience compared to having a plate of sauce or oil. The top of the bread was brushed with some salt, elevating the overall taste.
I had the Carpaccio di Manzo for my appetizer. The marriage of cured beef, cheese, and truffle was a wonderful salt fiesta in my mouth. The portion was also quite generous, so I'll definitely get this again in my future visits (unless I'm trying something new).
For my main, I got the Polpettine Di Vitella (Veal & Ricotta Meatballs). The dish overall had a good balance between salt and savory, and a plentiful amount of salt and pepper. The meatballs had a semi-deep lingering taste from the ricotta, which was accompanied with several seasoned vegetables and a light tomato sauce. It was a good contrast from the strong carpaccio opener.
In total, the dishes were definitely on the salty side. However, it was tolerable for me because it satisfied my appetite as an athlete. But I can see how this could be a turn off for some consumers, especially with the Carpaccio di Manzo. The restaurant week special is definitely a steal, but I will still come back to try more dishes, and recommend this to my friends and family
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
No wait
Jack Tupp
30-05-2026
Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and the restaurant was not very busy, the food & service were very good and I would recommend it and would visit again. My only down side was the table placement next to a large party of 8 and next to the "bar" area which was not ideal but the upstairs looked inviting & with a better table location/atmosphere it could have been a 5 pretty easily.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Wait time
No wait
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
NJ 4 Fun
30-05-2026
My Italian friend took me to Pepolino on a Monday night and I was super impressed with the food. We ordered the calamari fritti, Tagliatelle porcini and the Melanzane scarmoza which was my favorite dish. For dessert we ordered the Ricotta cheesecake and it was delicious. I’m not a cheesecake person but I LOVE this one. Great service and relaxing ambiance. The whole experience transported me back to Tuscany ❤️ This is an amazing restaurant and I can’t wait to dine where again
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Quiet, easy to talk
Group size
2 people, 3-4 people, 5-8 people
Wait time
No wait
Alisa Ardito
30-05-2026
Stopped in for apps and wine, what a charming and wonderful restaurant. The service is perfect, the food is delicious. They serve a tomato flan with bread that is surprisingly tasty. The variety of apps we had, all were as good as the next. It’s cozy with ambient lighting and the jazz background music knocked it out of the park for me. Very highly recommended!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Barbara Cooper
30-05-2026
Best Italian food ever! We had the grilled eggplant with smoked mozzarella, lamb and beef meatballs, and homemade pasta with boar ragu. All were delicious! The homemade ricotta cheesecake was the best dessert I’ve ever had! So light and not too sweet, filled with vanilla buttery goodness! The service was excellent!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Reviews Pepolino