Sale & Pepe Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria

Sale & Pepe is hands down one of my top recommended spots in Holmdel, NJ. The food is absolutely superb—true homemade Italian cooking with outstanding flavor in every bite. You can taste the care, quality, and tradition that goes into each dish. The pizza completely blew me away. A true classic with incredible crust, perfect texture, and deep, balanced flavor—exactly what great pizza should be. Add in a beautiful, welcoming ambiance, an incredible staff that makes you feel right at home, and an owner who is genuinely warm, humble, and inviting, and you’ve got something really special here. Sale & Pepe is bringing top-tier Italian food to Holmdel, and it shows. If you haven’t been yet, put this at the top of your list—you’ll be back. 🍕🇮🇹

Just had an incredible meal at this restaurant. Incredible quality food. From the dipping sauce for the bread featuring garlic and capers, to the calamari and shrimp special that I hope sticks around to the Melanzane Alla Giuseppe with top tier vodka sauce and layers of eggplant, spinach, mozzarella, prosciutto, basil and tomato served with a generous amount of rigatoni. Service was excellent, finally an Italian restaurant playing Italian music, and even the side salad had flavorful red peppers and olives. Couldn’t have been happier and I will definitely be back.

Food was absolutely delicious! The Veal Parm Milanese was fried hot, and the fresh mozzarella and homemade focaccia were excellent! The owners welcomed me like family. Appreciated the conversation as much as the food. Great local, family owned business, already started recommending to family and friends. Look forward to many more meals ahead!

The staff and Sale e Pepe take food allergies and restrictions very seriously. Will work with you so that you can order almost anything you want allergy free. My husband and I had a really great meal— Chicken Marsala and veal Milanese were delicious. Staff is friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

The very best in the area! Dinner was excellent, pizza the very best! Great specials and a large, delicious variety of choices on the menu. Super service, warm and friendly atmosphere.