“ Amazing food! Run don’t walk here! Delicious fresh, well cooked, quality entrees and good home made warm bread served with dinner. Quiet calm ambience and seems a ton of regulars dine here. Chicken dish had a very scrumptious sauce. Salmon was cooked perfectly and the accommodate whatever way you prefer your fish cooked. It was delightful and everyone left full and happy. Easy parking lot and nice environment! We will be back! 5 stars and above! ”

“ A great night with the family. Food worth traveling for. The service was fantastic and our servers were all incredibly kind. Everyone we dealt with were absolutely professional. Food is very well done and carefully considered. You will have trouble deciding what you want to commit to! ”

“ The best Italian in Newtown, CT by far! Gnocchi alla vodka, eggplant parm and filet are to die for and their salads are super fresh and delicious. They also have THE BEST olive oil dipping sauce and they serve it with freshly baked bread (on the house!). I’ve never had a bad experience dining here. Staff is always attentive and friendly. ”

“ I had seen Sal E Pepe featured on numerous “best restaurant” lists for Connecticut, particularly in Fairfield County. At first, I thought the hype might be exaggerated, but I decided to take my mom there for her birthday, along with my sister and my 18-month-old nephew. I’m so glad we did! Almost as soon as we sat down, my nephew had a full-on meltdown. My sister was mortified and initially wanted to leave, but the staff was beyond kind and accommodating. They immediately brought over a basket of toys to help distract him and later even let us move to a quieter, empty section of the restaurant so we wouldn’t have to stress about him crying or wandering around. Their thoughtfulness and hospitality alone deserve an 11/10. As for the food, it was just as impressive. We started with a beet salad that was unlike any I’ve had before—it featured green beans and fried gorgonzola, and it was absolutely delicious. They even split it into three portions for us, which was a nice touch. My sister also had a creamy chicken soup that we could not get enough of. For our entrees, I had the Sunday Sauce, my mom had the lobster ravioli special, and my sister opted for the penne alla vodka with chicken. We also ordered meatballs and French fries for the baby. The Sunday Sauce was fantastic—a generous portion that tasted like something my grandmother would have made. The lobster ravioli was packed with seafood and well-balanced in flavor. My sister felt the vodka sauce was fairly standard, but she raved about both the chicken and the meatballs, calling them some of the best she’s had at a restaurant. To top off the meals we had some desserts. I had the pistachio pie (which was highly praised by the waitress), my mom had creme brulee, and my sister had the Nutella mousse pie. As well, we had some espressos and I tried the biscotti liqueur. They were all very good. The pistachio pie was so light following such a heavy meal. The creme brulee was a bit runny for our liking but the flavor was good. The Nutella pie was so good. I was worried it would be too rich since it comes with a lot of chocolate and candies however it too was relatively light. And the espressos were perfectly made. I never had biscotti liqueur but it was very good! After this experience, I completely understand why Sal E Pepe is considered one of the best. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is outstanding. Not to mention, the prices were more than reasonable! I’ll definitely be coming back! ”

“ This was the best Italian food I've ever had. The Bolognese sauce and gnocchi was delicious. My husband loved his seafood risotto as well. I wish we lived here so that we could eat hear often! ”

“ It is a lovely, peaceful dining room. The service is always excellent, efficient, friendly, on point (especially Shannon). The food is always well prepared and there are always many good choices. ”

“ I had always heard that Sal e Pepe was a great restaurant in Newtown, and one visit was all it took to solidify those claims! For very good reason, they’ve swept the Connecticut Magazine awards for years. We had the cheesy garlic bread for an appetizer, and even though it had quite the blanket of mozzarella on it, it was a surprisingly light bread that my fiance and I had no problems taking down ourselves. There’s also a hint of lemon in the butter, which they also bring with the normal bread for the table, and it’s really tasty! Our other appetizer was the angus beef bites, and we found the meat to be tender, and the potato croquettes to be a delicious topper. The star of the show for me was Mrs. Marini’s Lasagna Bolognese. Though I’m Italian, I’m not usually the biggest lasagna lover because I’m used to my family making it with a ton of ricotta, which I’m the biggest fan of. This lasagna is literally the best I’ve ever had because it had the most layers of pasta I’ve ever seen, with no ricotta and a blend of cheeses instead! The sauce was also delicious and had just the right amount of meat mixed in. If you don’t get the lasagna on your visit, you’re missing out! My fiance loved the parmesan tilapia, which is their best seller, and I also loved the short rib ravioli - the meat was so flavorful in this dish! For dessert, we enjoyed the tiramisu and the drunken cherries, which we had never seen on a menu before. We loved this restaurant so much, we were about to go back in a couple days had the timing worked out when we were in the area. I told the owner I’ll be bringing my Italian grandfather here to try that lasagna! ”

“ Went last night for dinner with wife and in laws. I have to say, out of all the Italian restaurants in the area. This place is easy top 5. They don't have the same generic Italian Cuisine as everyone else. The good was presented beautiful on the plates. Our waitress Sierra was sweet and very attentive to us. Good was top notch. I dont have photos of the others food. But me, i had the Chicken Francese. Great smooth, thick sauce with side if perfectly mashed mashed potatoes and green beans. Felt light, but yet filled me up happily. By all means take a dinner date and have a great meal here. ”