Don Pepe Restaurant

844 McCarter Hwy, Newark
(973) 623-4662

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Wes Masters

The meat and seafood dishes are fine. Service is fine. My issue is with their incredibly limited choice of sides. Dinner is not complete without good sides!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

emmanuel carvalho

The food was good but we had some issues with our table that was reserved in advance. Our reserve was lost. The restaurant was very crowded and the food took some time to come. The Sangria was 3 stars.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Swiyyah Fareed (Swi)

Besides the parking attendant being a little rude, the food was AMAZING!!!! Even the salad and water were A+! The servers and staff were very attentive.
I'll be back for sure!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Yellow Rice, Sauce

Antonio Adilson

The food is too expensive for the taste and quality šŸ‘Œ I do not recommend this restaurant

Joseph Brown

The food is adequate but the valets are unprofessional, passive aggressive, and enjoy making people wait unnecessarily. You’re better off taking the train and walking there. They also park cars in front of handicapped ramps and block crosswalks.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

alltechneeds com

Only thing ok about this place is the location, the food looks like something out of Buffalo Wild Wings express order or tv dinner you get in the frozen isle, never coming back again, even if you paid me, food is over rated, this place killed my mood šŸ‘ŽšŸ¼ what a waste

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Allie Rodriguez

The location was convenient, and the restaurant had great reviews, but unfortunately, I was not impressed—both by the food and by my experience with the valet. While he didn’t park my car, he had plenty to say about how I parked it, which was an unnecessary and off-putting start to the evening.

My bill came to $88 for a paella for one and an order of stuffed mushrooms. While the presentation was excellent, the flavors fell flat. The paella lacked authenticity—I couldn’t taste any saffron, and it was disappointingly bland, as if it was made for diners who shy away from seasoning. A proper balance of salt and saffron would have enhanced the dish, but it just wasn’t there.
Hoping to make the most of my time before an 8 PM show, we ordered dessert. Unfortunately, the flan was overly bitter due to burnt caramel, and the custard itself was overcooked, making it unenjoyable.
The service was great, and the plating was beautifully done, but the lack of authentic flavors was a major letdown. I had high expectations, especially given my travels and past experiences with this cuisine, but sadly, this meal didn’t live up to them.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Terry Hampton

Yummy tastes!! Affordable and well managed!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Dante Stefanelli

THE WORST/WEIRDEST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD AT A RESTAURANT. My fiancƩ and I dined here and we shared an appetizer and both got our own entrees. I got a huge sirloin steak and only ate about less than half of it due to being full from the other food I had eaten prior. The lady cleaning off our table spoke zero English so I guess she didn't understand me when I asked her to please wrap it up so I can take it home. Now this is about a $65 steak we are talking about here. I received the check and never got the leftover steak back. When I asked the waiter where the steak went, he went back and checked on it, learning the steak had been thrown away by the lady who cleaned off the table. So the waiter told me he will have the kitchen make me another steak to go. After I waited for it to be done, I WAS SENT HOME WITH SOMEBODY ELSES HALF EATEN STEAK. WITH BITE MARKS ON IT AND 2 RANDOM CUT PIECES WITH OTHER FOOD STUCK TO IT! The steak I had was already cut into pieces by me. The steak in the photo is what I was sent home with. What you see is exactly what I got. Blown away by how gross and unprofessional this is. Just a disgusting thing to a customer. I wish I can give it zero stars. I am currently waiting to talk to the owner.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Sylvia Sant

This place is hyped up. Food has no flavor, actually it’s horrible. I got extremely sick from the food. I’d never eat here again. I’m so upset I’m sick cause I’m also pregnant so just imagine the feeling. My family of 14 did not like the food a bit! Ambiance is the only good thing about this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 2

Anton Mast

The reason for the 4 is that it's a tad pricey, almost new York city levels... good, yes, staff is great, but expensive, this is not Peter Lugar or such.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike

Attended a banquet for a company. Some of the food on the buffet line was extremely dry and overcooked. Stuffed mushrooms were extremely oily and did not have much flavor. Steak was just okay. Given the reputation of this restaurant, I expected much better.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Sausage

Jennifer Guo

The food is good. The service is not impressive. The waiter walked away from the middle of the conversation. Overpriced.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Elaine

Had the chance to try this spot for a work holiday event. Definitely a must-try in when you're in the area. The food was decent and portions were great. The service was quick and friendly. The vibes were comfortable but classy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Paella Marinens, Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

Cordell John

Ambience is surreal, good food at reasonable price. Can't wait to return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

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