Queens' classic Italian-American institution w/ giant portions, beloved by locals.
This Queens institution is renowned for its old-school Italian-American fare, serving up generous, family-style portions that have been a local favorite for years. While many praise the classic dishes and generous servings, some find the experience to be pricey. Be prepared for a potentially lively, crowded atmosphere as this spot is popular with locals.
This restaurant is celebrated for its classic Italian-American cuisine, particularly its large, family-style portions. Highly recommended dishes include the white clam sauce, linguine with clam sauce, baked clams, and chicken scarparella. However, a recent negative review cited issues with excessive saltiness, lack of flavor in dishes like shrimp cocktail, rigatoni with sausage, and chicken parmigiana, and unimpressive portion sizes for the cost.
Customers generally have a positive view of this restaurant, highlighting its large, family-style portions and classic Italian-American dishes. However, some find it to be on the pricier side.
"This restaurant is recommended if the person is flying into JFK."
Positive"This commenter suggested Don Peppe for a very Queens-style Italian dining experience."
Positive"A plate of shrimp is mentioned as being from Don Peppe's."
Positive"Shrimp Luciano is mentioned in relation to Don Peppe's."
Positive"This user emphatically recommends Don Peppe's."
Positive"Don Peppe's is highly recommended, with specific mentions of their good baked clams and chicken scarparella."
Positive"Don Peppe's in Ozone Park is recommended."
Positive"Excellent things have been heard about Don Pepe's, though the commenter has not personally dined there."
Positive"In response to a recommendation for Don Peppe, this commenter found the clam pasta to be just okay."
Negative"The commenter claims Don Peppe has the best clam pasta they have ever had."
Positive"For Don Peppe, it is important to note that it is cash only and serves classic red sauce family-style meals."
Neutral"Don Peppe is recommended, and it's clarified that a group is not required to dine there."
Positive"Don Peppe is suggested as a Queens experience, and it's noted that a group is not necessary to enjoy it."
Neutral"The commenter compared the restaurant's interior to the event room or basement of a church."
Negative"In response to a defense of Don Peppe, this commenter reiterated their negative experience, emphasizing the salty, flavorless, and unimpressive nature of the dishes, including the portions, despite understanding the comfort food style."
Negative"This user humorously questioned the expectations of the original poster."
Neutral"This commenter reacted to the post with a neutral emoji."
Neutral"The commenter remarked that the lettuce needed 'prozac', implying it looked wilted or sad."
Negative"The commenter initially thought the post was about a Portuguese restaurant in Newark, only realizing it was Don Peppe after seeing the dining room picture."
Neutral"This comment simply states 'First world problems'."
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