Ristorante Il Pepenero In Cervia

Our experience wasn't particularly exciting: the pizza was decent, but my less-than-good review is mainly due to the service. The waiter (the only man) who served us was extremely rude and unprofessional. A more polite attitude is needed to do that kind of work. I hope it was just a bad night.

We found Pepenero on TheFork (with a 20% discount) and, after seeing the reviews and photos of the very inviting dishes, we decided to give it a try. We were kindly welcomed by the staff, who seated us at a table on the outdoor veranda. The decor is reminiscent of a seafood tavern, with an indoor dining room and a covered terrace, and the restaurant is located right next to the Pinarella pine forest. Our orders were taken within minutes; we opted for two appetizers to share and a first course each, accompanied by water and house wine. After a short while, we were able to sample the appetizers—mussels Tarantina-style and scallops au gratin—and were amazed by both the quality and quantity of the dishes. The scallops were delicate and perfectly au gratin, while the mussels were served in a beautifully seasoned stew. But the confirmation came with the first courses: tagliolini allo scoglio and spaghetti with clams were exceptional, with plenty of seasoning and truly inimitable sauces. The portions were so generous that we were forced to take away the leftovers so as not to waste them! The menu is very varied, with fish, meat, and even pizza dishes. Despite the crowds, we managed to eat in a flash and without too much background noise. Friendly and helpful staff, fair prices, and excellent value are Pepenero's strong points. A pleasant discovery, we'll be back!

A shared fried food and two first courses. Good.

I happened upon it by chance on a rainy evening, and I was lucky. They were very kind enough to seat us even without a reservation, even though the place was practically full. The interior is simple, a bit retro. The food is good: I had the pizza and found it delicious. I was also seated right in front of the kitchen, so I appreciated how clean it was. The dishes I saw coming out were inviting and plentiful. I must say I envy the calm the chefs managed to maintain in the midst of a packed house. The place is simple, clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Overall, it exceeded my expectations. The only unexcused absence of the evening was the Braulio!!

I went for a pizza with my wife, as a Neapolitan I would say not bad. I went back for a dinner with friends, we ate well with abundant portions 👍👍

Ordered takeout pizzas Excellent! Good dough and ingredients I'll be back

Two family dinners! One pizza and one mixed fried fish! Excellent food and generous portions!

The restaurant was very busy, but I was lucky and didn't have to wait long for a table. I ordered a selection of fish dishes with salad and a quattro formaggi pizza. Both arrived relatively quickly and tasted excellent. The service was also very friendly and as attentive as could be, considering the busyness. It's nice to sit outside; there's always a market there on Wednesdays, and you can watch the people strolling by.

Das Restaurant war sehr gut besucht, ich hatte jedoch Glück und musste trotzdem nicht lange auf einen Tisch warten. Ich bestellte eine Zusammenstellung von verschedenem Fisch mit Salat und eine Pizza quattro formaggi. Beides kam relativ zügig und schmeckte hervorragend. Auch der Service war sehr freundlich und so aufmerksam wie es ging, bei so viel Betrieb. Man kann schön draussen sitzen, am mittwoch ist dort immer Markt und man kann den Menschen beim schlendern zuschauen.

Mangiato una sera di aprile con la famiglia, che dire, tutto perfetto. Dal fritto croccantissimo e saporito alla grigliata di pesce sublime. Buonissima anche la spaghettata di vongole! Ci siamo trovati benissimo, nonostante fosse pieno i tempi d'attesa sono rimasti accettabili. Top.