LITTLE NAPOLI “BISTRO ITALIANO”
A tribute to Italian culture and cuisine, Little Napoli “Bistro Italiano” possesses Old World charm mixed with centuries old traditions in Italian cuisine – the menu features handed-down family recipes reminiscent of the Italian countryside by chef/owner Rich Pèpe. Italy”, comes from a proud Italian heritage and remains committed to bringing the warmth and joy of his family dinner table to his guests. Not a bit of the lively traditions of Italy were lost in his grandparents' emigration to America. Coupling that with a childhood spent in a large Italian neighborhood in Hoboken, New Jersey, Pèpe grew up with a great appreciation of the richness of his heritage and the importance of the family dining experience. That appreciation comes across not only in the attention paid to ensure authentic Italian-American specialties. Pèpe is proud to be one of the 30 million Americans that can trace their roots back to Italy and Little Napoli is a tribute to the Italian-American experience. Opened Little Napoli in 1990 and it has been considered the icon Italian restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula ever since. Antipasti, Pizza, Pasta and Risotto are prepared perfectly with the handed down Pèpe family signature recipes. The energy devoted to the list has earned Pèpe the “Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator Magazine. The extensive wine list is 100% Italian, with the exception of the PÈPE wine, coming from a small vineyard on Atlas Peak in Napa Valley.
