Pepenero

SquareMeal Review of Pepenero

Forget cutting-edge cocktail bars in postmodern spaces, the residents of the Sphere apartments have the wonderfully retro Pepenero to call their local. Doilies, red tablecloths, folded napkins stuffed in wine glasses & capacious red velvet booths set the scene for old-style trattoria grub in the shape of crisp-based pizza norma, Americana or Hawaiian (if you must), along with vitello, pollo & bistecca in various forms. Specials of ‘steak Diana’ & duck à l’orange turn back time, lobster linguine shows a slightly more modern touch, & dessert might be a coupe of chocolate mousse or tiramisu. All that’s missing is a straw flask of Chianti – so make do with a bottle of Sicilian Shiraz or a juicy Amarone instead. Pepenero’s mezzanine (backing onto the Sphere lawn) is an attractive space for events.

Good to know

Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Italian
Ambience
Lively
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Alfresco And Views
Outside seating
Special Features
Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Dates

Location

114 Silvertown Way, Royal Docks, Canning Town, London, E16 1EA

020 7476 9354 020 7476 9354

Website

Opening Times

Mon-Fri 12N-3pm Mon-Sat 6-11pm (Sat 5pm- ) Sun 12N-10.30pm

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Anon

17 May 2022  
Food & Drink 3.5
Service 0.5
Atmosphere 1
Value 1
The worst service ever

I was sitting outside the restaurant and the manager came screaming that he did not have enough staff to do the service outside. All the customers were shocked looking at me and the next table said they couldn't believe how rude he was. It was the most embarrassing situation I ever had in a restaurant in my entire life. I'm a neighbor and used to go to this restaurant a lot, but I was never served by the manager. I went there to celebrate an anniversary with my partner and we left the place after that sad and unbelievable situation.

Chris C

27 April 2013  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
A little gem in Canning Town
We have been eating in Pepeneros for a few years now. I wanted a weekend off from cooking the traditional roast and my husband suggested we ‘try the new restarant that has opened in Canning Town.’ So we did. A few weeks later just the two of us went for dinner. And so we became hooked. Pepeneros offers a great choice of food which is of good quality and very tasty. I recommend the lobster linguine, but if you do choose this don't have any starters! The panna cotta is simply delightful. And don't forget to try out the sgroppino. Very refreshing indeed. The food comes in good portions- you will not go home feeling hungry. They offer a lovely selection of wines. I've never had a bottle I haven't enjoyed. We have had many family celebrations in Pepeneros, including my son's 18th birthday. And at every celebration a good time has been had by all. The staff are friendly, attentive and helpful. The owner is charming and very welcoming. Pepeneros has become a firm family favourite and we think it is a little gem in Canning Town.
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