Don Peppe - South Ozone Park

I have never been disappointed at this restaurant. The food is always delicious. The Shrimp Luciano and Chicken Lemon Butter are always popular choices and the... read more I have never been disappointed at this restaurant. The food is always delicious. The Shrimp Luciano and Chicken Lemon Butter are always popular choices and the Veal was absolutely delicious with generous portions. The house homemade wine is unbeatable. The service was great, with a very attentive waiter. I can't wait to come back with my family and friends.

This restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine at its best. From the delicious baked clams to the tasty starter salad and the perfectly cooked veal, every d... read more This restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine at its best. From the delicious baked clams to the tasty starter salad and the perfectly cooked veal, every dish is excellent. The linguini with shrimp Luciano is also a standout. Don Peppe is a must-visit for those looking for authentic Italian food. Be sure to bring cash as this place is worth every penny!

I have always enjoyed the great food at this restaurant, but unfortunately, my recent experience was marred by the unfriendly attitude of the hostess, who I bel... read more I have always enjoyed the great food at this restaurant, but unfortunately, my recent experience was marred by the unfriendly attitude of the hostess, who I believe is the owner. On my father's birthday, we had a party of 10 people, with one extra guest joining us. The hostess insisted that the extra person could not be seated at the table, even though I thought they could still be served. Ultimately, this experience left a bad taste in my mouth and I will not be returning to this restaurant.

Do not come here. as soon as we went in the owners were having an actual fist fight at the front door while the place was packed with customers. One of them eve... read more Do not come here. as soon as we went in the owners were having an actual fist fight at the front door while the place was packed with customers. One of them even pulled a knife out on the other. Then after we waited for like a good 40 mins we finally got a table. The food was not good. The chicken came out dry as death valley and no flavor. They had bugs flying everywhere too. Then when we were getting ready to leave a male customer started yelling at the top of his lungsand cursing at the waiter about the bad service. And yes the service was bad for me too. the food should have all came out at the same time and it they brought each plate one at a time. not worth the money and the drama.

Very much out of the way, and probably not worth fighting the airport traffic to go there again. The linguine and clams, portobello mushrooms, and fish were as... read more Very much out of the way, and probably not worth fighting the airport traffic to go there again. The linguine and clams, portobello mushrooms, and fish were as the waiter recommended: delicious and flavorful. Other than the recommendations, the waiter was a little impatient and brusque but not rude outright. They don 't have menus other than the large board in the back, which apparently has a 'typo ' about the raspberry tartufo. The other dishes we ordered: broccoli rabe, veal ala Don Peppe, peach sorbet and tortoni were just ok. Oddly it says they close at 9pm on the door but they started cleaning up around us around 8pm and by 8:30 we felt rushed to leave. It would have been fine but it also took a while for the food to get to the table after we ordered. Lastly, the air conditioning here is not great, so on a hot and humid summer night in NYC, be prepared to sweat.