Pepe's Italian Liquor - Melbourne

I had never been to Pepe's personally, but they were recommended to me as a venue for my birthday. Right from the get-go they have been so accommodating and flexible with my needs. The venue was perfect, from a casual arrival and drinks in the beer garden to more formal meals then cocktails at the bar. Thank you Pepe's Italian. You took all the pain out of hosting an event and made me look organised and allowed me to relax and enjoy my own party. I thoroughly recommend you to everyone I even popped back the next day to have a meal because I felt robbed that I was too busy hosting to actually sit down and enjoy the amazing food.

I am proud to be the first to review this amazing restaurant. I have tasted many Italian restaurants across Melbourne -including the very high end expensive joints- and none had stood out to have pasta that was worth writing for (particularly as I am Italian The pasta dishes are perfectly aldente and the flavour is something else that I have never tasted before in Melbourne (beyond my Nonna's cooking of course). Friends and I shared tortelloni and the pasta vodka which was large enough to keep us stuffed- a proper Italian serve! I don't know what they put in the Bolognese sauce but it was like crack. Forget Grossi, Tipo 00 and +39...this is the new number 1 pasta for all round value for money and taste.

Absolutely love the recent transformation of Trunk into Peppe's, an American Italian-inspired moderately upscale diner. The fitout is charming (and very dark, so please excuse the mediocre photos), staff are extremely attentive and food is wonderful. Most dishes are refined takes on classics, like eggplant parmesan, baked ricotta (served with pesto-slathered flatbread) and a bean soup plus dollops of additional pesto. I also loved the comforting mushroom and thyme fettucini, which is quite filling and good to share. The dessert options are limited but really nice and include a must-try carrot cake with a beautiful cream cheese icing. Pepe's specialises in classic cocktails done really well, although their wine selection is also good if that's your preference.

That is an absolutely beautiful place. the environment is cozy, warm and peaceful. the food was quickly served and tastefully tasted. next time I have to sit outside under the row of garden lights. what an experience.

Love the transformation from Trunk to Pepe’s! We originally booked to dine in the Garden Lounge which is so beautiful however more so suitable for nibbles and a cocktails due to the bench seating and low tables (entirely my mistake). My friend asked if we could move to an indoor table, and completely expecting to be laughed at due to not booking side, we were welcomed to an indoor table happily. We received impeccable friendly and attentive service the whole night. The cocktails (Amaretto Sour Clover Club) were AMAZING as well as the wine and all of the food. That Spicy Vodka pasta