Pepe Rosso

£8 - £20 / Italian, Cocktail bars, Vegetarian options
146 High St, Watford

Opening hours

11AM-11PM
  • Sunday 10AM-10PM
  • Monday 11AM-11PM
  • Tuesday 11AM-11PM
  • Wednesday 11AM-11PM
  • Thursday 11AM-11PM
  • Friday 10AM-11PM
  • Saturday 10AM-11PM

Watford's Delight: Italian Fare and Flair

Nestled in the bustling heart of Watford, Pepe Rosso presents itself as a delightful little Italian eatery that seems to specialize in mixing charm with culinary classicism. The atmosphere is refreshingly relaxed, with hints of Mediterranean warmth reflected in both décor and demeanor of the staff, who greet you with a twinkle—even if you arrive with a caravan of screaming toddlers. If you're planning on savoring their offerings, expect portion sizes leaning toward the generous side—we've heard tales of friends tackling their expansive garlic bread appetizer that's ambitiously the size of a pizza, but never quite amounts to a struggle given its hearty yet light nature.

As for the main attractions, pizzas appear tantalizingly crisp with their lightly blistered crusts waiting to be paired with a slurp of velvety house wine. Though the pastas, like the towering Lasagne or the mouth-watering Penne della Casa, play well to traditional expectations, a beef lasagna accompanied by friend's tantalizing mocktails during lunch hours could grace your table quite satisfactorily. Service can be a tad relaxed, weaving an unscripted, homely air as glasses click within feet of your view — an effortless testament to both authenticity and quality value nestled cleverly between plated masterpieces amidst cozy decor. Whether an intimate evening for two or a bustling family gathering spanning wider generations, Pepe Rosso disrupts dining monotony with unexpected pools of happiness, spared in each delightful course. — Milo Tastemaker

How to get there

146 High St, Watford

Heathrow Airport — 12.96 mi

Watford - 1.08 mi