Pepe Bocca - Somerville

The chef never showed up and after waiting for our food for 30 minutes, our server finally told us so we decided to leave. It's a shame because I was really loo... read more The chef never showed up and after waiting for our food for 30 minutes, our server finally told us so we decided to leave. It's a shame because I was really looking forward to trying the food, but without anyone to cook it, we had to go elsewhere.

I was disappointed that it took nearly 2 hours to receive my food, despite how delicious it was. I don't plan on coming back anytime soon. read more I was disappointed that it took nearly 2 hours to receive my food, despite how delicious it was. I don't plan on coming back anytime soon.

Upon being seated, we were informed that the kitchen was extremely busy and there would be a slight delay in receiving our food. We didn't mind, as we were engr... read more Upon being seated, we were informed that the kitchen was extremely busy and there would be a slight delay in receiving our food. We didn't mind, as we were engrossed in our conversation. We decided to purchase a $70 bottle of wine, but it was served to us without the opportunity to taste it. After waiting over 90 minutes, none of the diners had received their food. Some customers even left without dining. Fortunately, we did receive some of our order before others. The quality of the food varied from decent to good. After about 4 hours of being there, we felt that we should have been offered a complimentary dessert. However, we were informed that dessert would also take a long time. Disappointed with our overall experience and the late hour, we decided to forgo dessert. We couldn't help but wonder if the sole waitress was also the cook, as she would frequently disappear. There was no explanation or apology given for the extensive wait, only the mention of the kitchen being swamped.

Food quality was excellent. It took 2 hrs to get our food which seems like the norm. Place was much better before it became a full service restaurant. read more Food quality was excellent. It took 2 hrs to get our food which seems like the norm. Place was much better before it became a full service restaurant.

Order sandwiches in the front, order pasta/pizza in the back. The lasagna hit the spot as well as the bread and olive oil that is put out with every order. Will... read more Order sandwiches in the front, order pasta/pizza in the back. The lasagna hit the spot as well as the bread and olive oil that is put out with every order. Will definitely be going back to try other dishes!