Pepperoncini Restaurant & Bar

This place is just so good, from food, atmosphere, service, value and quality of food. You can pick from the lightest Italian menu with premium choices to a pizza that has the best crust in Phila. Wines, cold beer and a choice from the bar with TVs to watch a game or the great dining area that is more private. Regardless of where you sit, conversation is never an issue nor is the overall experience. Definitely make a reservation best practice is 5 days in advance and that is just how good it is, you can get lucky and walk in, just depends on the day. If Dave Portnoy ever came to this place to do a pizza review, it would be the ultimate 10 for crust regardless of the topping. The manager ( John ) is top notch, knows your name, kind of like Cheers lol ! . Lou and Patty

Spent the week in and around Philly. This was by far the best restaurant we ate at. Serving us was Kara. She did an excellent job. The manager checked on us often and the owners son even checked on us (he was 12 and got a tip as well) the food was spectacular. I had lasagna my son had spaghetti. Drinks were great. 5 stars in every category

We hadn't been here together yet so we made a date night. Our table was ready on time, and the hostess and server were very friendly. She loved her salad, I thought the calamari was good but a notch below excellent. She enjoyed her main dish as well, my chicken piccata was again good not great. The desserts were fantastic. Our servers recommendations were all hits, and she great throughout. So why the 3 stars? Both of us, despite eating mostly different meals had very uncharacteristically upset stomachs for the next day or so. Initially after the meal we were excited to put it on the list of restaurants in town we rotate through, but now I don't think we'd go back unfortunately.

We have gone here about once a month for the past few years it has always been a favorite but lately we have noticed the food is not as good.we ate at Pepperoncini last night and pizza was not as good as it once was. The crust was flavorless. The appetizer was just thrown on the plate and had 3 pieces of bread with it for 2 people. I had the lasagna and it was just okay. Service was lacking and not very friendly. This used to be one of our favorite local restaurants. I hope it goes back to being the star it was.

Pizza take out was a nightmare. Based one the reviews I thought this wonderful neighborhood spot that had charm and wonderful cuisine. When trying the pizza it tastes frozen. I worked at a restaurant that served frozen pizza so I am familiar with the taste, texture, and lack of Italian pizzazz. Better off with a hole in the wall.