Pepper’s Italian Restaurant

I been waiting to come here since reading reviews, Peppers has meet my expectations plus some. My wife had the Chicken Parm. big portion she could not finish. I went with my go to Italian dish Lasagna and IT WAS OUTSTANDING. This has become my new Italian. Oh btw I came from North Ridgeville. Thanks Peppers ! (I know you wish you had more seating :))

Dined here for the first time early this week. Was very excited after reading the reviews. We arrived by 5:30 so we did not have a problem getting a table but the restaurant filled up fast! Happy hour was in swing so we did enjoy a healthy glass of wine at a very reasonable price. I ordered the eggplant parmesean with penne pasta aglio/​olio. The dinners come with a salad which was ok… nothing special. The eggplant was delicious… wonderful! The pasta was way overcooked which was really disappointing in an Italian restaurant and really lacked flavor. Lots of garlic but I don’t think the water for the pasta had been salted at all. I had to add quite a bit of salt which is something I never do. One of the ladies in our party had the lasagna which she enjoyed and the other had the chicken piccatta that she liked as well. Salted caramel gelato finished the meal and it was good! Only gave a 3 star rating because of the pasta being well overcooked but would try it again in the future. FYI that the tomato sauce is on the sweet side.

Wow, peppers is really amazing. I’ve been going here since they first opened and they really have increased their prices. They make you feel like family, and Louise is so sweet. You need to get the baked ziti, and don’t forget about the grape pie.

Unbelievable food, friendly family… Just an all around perfect situation. I travelled all the way from Texas just to have the food and fellowship. Here’s a hint, get the LASAGNA!

Great Meal. Super cool retro Italian café. Will certainly go back. And last but not least, Veal! Cooked perfectly.

Glad we finally got the chance to try this place! Dined with our two kids, ages 7 and 8. Tried the calamari app which was decent although nothing remarkable. Rather bland but the marinara on the side helped. Followed with salads that were fresh but I could have done without the typical bottled dressing. My lasagna came piping hot. It was tasty and large. Definitely worth the price. My husband had the chicken piccata which was also a very large portion. The chicken was very moist, and the sauce wasn’t gummy like it can sometimes be. Kids had meatballs that they devoured in minutes. Our server was friendly and efficient. I’ll choose Pepper’s over Carabba’s now.

For those who don’t know about it, Pepper’s is one of those «sleeper cell» Italian restaurants that you absolutely must go to. The cheesy garlic bread app with their signature house marinara sauce is incredible. And their lasagna is the best I’ve ever had anywhere.

The one star is not a reflection of the quality of the food. I really wanted Peppers to be my little Italian gem in Lakewood but unfortunately they miss the mark every time. It’s not the best Italian food but it is decent. I’d say a step up from the Olive Garden. I’ve been to peppers quite a few times for dine in and take out. If I ever eat here again it will be dine in only. Every time I get take out the order is wrong, they never give us bread, and the order from start to finish takes about an hour and a half to complete. When I my husband asked why it’s taking so long, the hostess had no response. Then she didn’t notice that the food had came up causing it to get cold. I ordered the baked ziti the container was have full. I’m not sure if they forgot to put the rest of my pasta in the box or what… For their prices I would expect better service and a better portion. If you visit peppers, please dine in. Take out is completely a waste of time and gas money.

Here we are in Lakewood with the only Italian place to eat at as far as I know (RIP Eddie Cerinos), a place that has been there for years. The inside looks very small, crowded, and very much like a mom and pop kind of business but let me tell you the Italian food here isn’t a joke. Don’t take this dodgy looking restaurant lightly, it puts out some serious good eats. Me and the girlfriend had a calamari appetizer which was amazing. Not chewy, overcooked or undercooked, just right. The famous margarita pizza was spot on. No complaints. Keep it going Peppers.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Pepper’s! If you haven’t been, get there now! Super quaint Italian restaurant that can’t be beat. Everything in their menu is amazing, and I always hold a special place in my heart for a restaurant with a heavy wine pour:)
In the Fall they have a Concord grape pie. I’m not a pie fan at all… but am so excited when this is in season because it’s so good! Try it, you will not be disappointed.

Ate here with a friend for my birthday. Had Italian Wedding Soup and Mushroom & Cheese Pizza. Delicious! Home made just like my Nana made! Excellent food and good prices. You get a lot to eat! Kind of small but service and attentiveness to meal prep is remarkable. Did not have to wait long to be served. A place I would go back to. I am Italian and do not find too many Italian Restaurants that make sauces and soup homemade. This does! Great choice of deserts as well. Teramisu was great!!!

I’ve been in love with Pepper’s for about ten years now. My mother & I would always go eat up there every weekend & get pizza for carry out. They have amazing food & the portions definitely fit the price you pay for them. It’s perfect for a romantic date night. I wish it were a little big bigger though because if it’s crowded you do have to wait. The wait staff is attentive & pleasant. The ricotta is my favorite thing to order but the pizzas are equally as amazing.

I have been wanting to check out this place for some time now and finally the Mr & I did over the weekend. We went on a Saturday night around 9pm. Its a small place so if you’re going with a large (er) crowd you may want to call ahead to be sure they have room. We ordered a small pizza as appetizer, delicious! The crust reminds me of how you would make a «pie» crust, not your typical pizza pie crust. We both ordered house salads with Italian dressing… your standard but good. I ordered the housemade lasagna, which was TO DIE for! Make sure you are hungry b/​c its a huge serving. It is served in a brown ceramic dish and comes out pipping hot! My husband ordered the spaghetti with meat sauce. The sauce for both meals is on the sweeter side. We both had enough left over that we were able to take some home and have for lunch the next day. We finished off our meal with some gelato. I was torn between ordering gelato or getting a cannoli but quickly found out they were sold out of the cannoli’s. We ordered 4 small scoops, yes 4! Blood orange, coconut, chocolate and tiramisu… all so tastey and hit the spot!
I would recommend this place if you are wanting/​craving some good home cooked Italian food. I plan on going back again for seconds!
Another perk from our 1^st dinning experience here, I ordered a glass of red wine and go WAY more than I normally do when ordering wine from any restaurant! Very generous!

Great food and staff is very nice. Authentic cooking, the lasagna is to die for. Mixed green salad, not the plain old lettuce. New– frozen wine. Just make sure you ask for water too

Peppers is definitely a hidden Italian gem in Lakewood… While small on appearance the taste is quite bombastic. Went on a Sunday evening with some friends and it was nice and quiet. Staff was very attentive and they took our drink and food orders with the utmost haste. Please check out the photos I posted and believe me when I say it’s fantastic… Def will return again only wish they hadn’t run out of the Italian wedding soup… Also kudos on the calamari I didn’t get in there quick enough to capture a photo …
If you’re on that side of town you should definitely come check out peppers

Two big things here: 1. Best pizza in Cleveland FOR SURE. A large is HUGE and 2x the size of other ‘pizza’ places.
2. Grape Pie. Eat it before you leave our planet. It’s a game changer.
Everything else is great from what I can tell as well. Atmosphere is so mom and pop which is fantastic!

I was a little skeptical of this place based on the fact that it only seats about 20 people. The reviews however were fantastic. I gave it a try. I was not disappointed! I had the pizza which was amazing. I can eat much more than the average person and I still got the meat sweats after only 3 pieces. The rest of my group had Lasagna. They all said it was one of the best they had. Very attentive staff. If you love to crush amazing Italian food with large portions, this is your place. Peace.

Let me throw this out at you. I can cook Italian. In fact, I deem it a specialty of mine when I’m trying to impress the lady or her family. But, you’re not going to find much better nor authentic Italian on the West Side of Cleveland.
A small mom and pop shop hidden on a main road of Lakewood. I wouldn’t have gone there had it not been recommended to me by a friend, because I never would have seen or read about it anyways. It’s like one of the biggest secrets that I don’t even want to share on Unilocal.
My mother’s one of those people who loves Chicken Marsala, orders it everywhere trying to find one as good as hers, and is always disappointed.
She loves Peppers Chicken Marsala, and only Peppers Chicken Marsala. And hey, you make my mother happy? You get five stars. Done.

hands down the best italian in cle
little hole in the wall that can seat about 20 people, do yourself a favor GO HERE!!!
honestly you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu.
My fav is the baked ravioli and the bread is BOMB.
The service is second to none and i always leave super satisfied!

This is a mom and pop restaurant that truly delivers that homey feeling, food, and friendliness. The service was excellent and you just feel transported away from suburban Lakewood. When I say the service is great I mean when they ran out of the beer we wanted, the owner went to thy sour across the street to get it. When the server realized she made a mistake with my Alfredo order which made it come out later (no biggie to me), she bought us dessert.
We tried the award winning lasagna and ravioli which were both delicious and fulfilling. The red sauce had a nice sweetness to it. I’ve also tried the audio sauce which is heavenly. Finally the cassatta cake is from the bakery down the street, KB connections, and it’s perfect. I will have to come back and try the grape pie when it’s in season.