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PEPPINO'S

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Phone: (718) 768-7244

Address: 469 5 AVENUE 11215

TLDR

Unexpectedly great cheesesteaks & solid Italian-American fare w/ excellent pizza & apps. An underrated gem.

Reddit Sentiment for PEPPINO'S(based on 3 Reddit opinions)

67% Positive33% Neutral

Tags

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Neighborhoods

South Slope

Details

This Brooklyn Italian spot offers a surprising take on classic comfort food. While known for its Italian-American fare, it's also surprisingly praised for its elevated yet unpretentious cheesesteaks. Customers have had a range of experiences, with some noting it as just 'ok' while others rave about their pizzas and appetizers.

Food Overview

This Italian-American restaurant is noted for its pizzas and appetizers, with some customers having great experiences. Interestingly, it also receives praise for its cheesesteaks, which are described as high-quality without being overly fancy. However, not all reviews are positive, with one mentioning the restaurant as just 'ok'.

Highlights / Recommended

"Customers have specifically recommended the cheesesteaks, pizza, and appetizers."

Customer Sentiment

Customer feedback is mixed, with some finding the food merely 'ok' while others highly recommend the pizza and appetizers, and even praise the cheesesteaks.

Reddit Opinions & Reviews

Top Reddit Posts About PEPPINO'S

This commenter ranks Peppino's highly for cheesesteaks, appreciating its quality without being overly 'elevated' compared to other options.
Peppino's on 5th is recommended as an underrated option, especially convenient if you're visiting Green-wood Cemetery.
This thread includes mixed reviews, with one user calling Peppino's 'just ok,' while another user in the same thread praised their pizza and appetizers.
A user on an annual trip had a great experience with the pizza and several appetizers at Peppino's.

Recent Reddit Mentions

From post: Italian American Spots

"This user stated they had a great pizza and a few appetizers at Peppino's in Bay Ridge during an annual trip."

Positive
Apr 22, 2026View Comment →

From post: Italian American Spots

"This user mentioned Peppino's in Bay Ridge and described it as just 'ok'. However, another user later mentioned having a great pizza and a few appetizers there."

Neutral
Apr 22, 2026View Comment →

From post: Recommendations For The Best Ny Style Pizza In

"Recommends Peppino's on 5th as an underrated option, especially if visiting Green-wood Cemetery."

Positive
Sep 21, 2025View Comment →

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