Based on 164 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
54 Fairfield St, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (973) 655-8825
Website: http://www.dapepo.com/
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Hours
| Tuesday | 12–3:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–3:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–3:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–3:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–3:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 12–3:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
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Reviews
Lynn Silva
I LOVE this place! It has so much charm with the shared space of a bookstore and petite seating area. Its cozy nature keeps things intimate and it doesn’t feel like a cafeteria where people are all talking over each other. The food is DIVINE, I was shocked to discover this place wasn’t banking solely on its library-esque appeal! The portion sizes are generous without leaving you feeling stuffed. I tried the Arugula Pear Salad– the arugula was perfectly lightly seasoned, the poached pears had a delectable sweetness and combination of textures that made it almost melt in your mouth but still had enough body to not feel mushy. The cheese was sweet and not overpowering, A+. Then the sausage soup was perfectly balanced, delivering a homey comfort food feel, with 5 star flavor. The entree was slow braised pork shoulder that fell apart with juicy tenderness with fresh homemade paccheri pasta cooked to the most amazing texture, leaving that sought after mouth feel– still chewy, not mushy, impossible not to inhale in one bite. Even though I REALLY shouldn’t have, I made room for a beautifully presented slice of berry layered cake with caramel drizzle and an espresso that brought me back home Portugal. As if this weren’t enough, the staff is what really makes this place shine. Ella, Emma and Lindsey have a seamless system of rotation without the pettiness of territory and best real estate. Their focus is on the customers and their satisfaction. They work hard and they take serving their guests seriously, while still delivering your meal with warmth and a friendly smile. I felt welcome as if I was having dinner at a friend’s family’s house. They bring your dishes swiftly and work together like a well oiled machine. They check on you without making you feel rushed, and even at their busiest– they take a moment to engage with their guests and make that special connection that makes you feel like you belong there. I’m happy I was introduced to this place and I can’t wait to see you there!
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Andy Rakoto
Location has its charm, it’s part of a bookstore. The fried cheese asparagus was delicious. The pasta however were undercooked a bit.
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Charles Nesheiwat
Excellent service and atmosphere. This little restaurant is a hidden gem tucked inside of a book store. Only seats 16 people so definitely make a reservation. The food is the best part. Everyone was loving their dinner. Everything tasted fresh and looked hand made. It’s BYOB so bring some wine! Will be back again.
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Alexander Isernia [Alumni]
With an unparalleled atmosphere, Da Pepo delivers amazing food, quality service, and an enjoyable experience all around. While small, the restaurant feels spacious and comfortable, as it partially shares a space with the neighboring book store. The food itself was delicious, and I can’t wait to return.
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Jonah Beck
The pasta was fresh and cooked properly. The bread was very soft and tasty. The servers were helpful. However, the tiramisu had a little too much coffee and not enough cocoa powder.
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Markeljan Sokoli
Awesome cozy vibe, great for BYOB. World class chef. Every dish was elegant and portions were plentiful!
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Ash S
I Went with my family for my birthday and I’m speechless!! Food was delicious and the place is beautiful! Definitely we’re coming back
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Andrea Berrios
Finally!!! A place I can come to for meatballs, and legit home cook Italian meals, like legit legit. Omg the pasta was just heavily, I ordered the spaghettoni carbonara and it brought me back to the quality meals I experienced when I went to Italy. Everything so fresh, made from scratch, made with love. Love everything about this place, the charm, the books, the quaintness of it all, it’s hard to find a place where their food standards are just as high as the ambiance they provide, even the music was perfect. Perfect for a date night, or a delicious lunch. I’m so happy this place opened.
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Calla Murphy
This was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. We split the polpette di nonno to start and then got carbonara and the gnocchi telefono. Great service and spectacular food, we will definitely be returning for more!
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MS F
Cute restaurant with fairly good food but unbelievable wait times. 20-30 minutes for a basket of bread. And the food took about an hour. Don’t come here hungry
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