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Peppino
Categories: Restaurants Italian Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Event Planning & Services Caterers Italian, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Caterers [Edit]
1240 Kensington Rd NWCalgary, AB T2N 3P7
(403) 283-5360
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
10 reviews for Peppino
10 reviews in English
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Review from Mike A.
Calgary, AB
8/5/2011
This is an Italian sub shop that has a bunch of other stuff -- gelato, frozen lasagna, some imported Italian groceries, and more. There are a few tables and a bar if you want to stay in, but you can also get your food to go.
They have healthier options available, but for your first time you should definitely go all out and get one of the sandwiches with the Italian meats and house sauce. I recommend the Da Nico's (capicollo, calabrese salami, mortadella, meatballs, hot peppers, cheese, and lettuce).
The subs are high quality, the service is honest and friendly, and they have both Diet Coke and Coke Zero in tall glass bottles. I'm lucky to have this kind of lunch spot nearby. -
Review from Sarah Louise F.
Calgary, AB
9/18/2011
I love this place, and you must go.
I used to work at a teahouse across the street from Peppino's before it closed down, and I liiiived for the days I would walk over from the train after class and grab a Peppino's sub before heading over to work. I expected them to have maybe one vegetarian option, but they actually have a vegetarian section on their menu with 8 different selections! (I would count 9, but one is called "The Sinner," which is a vegetarian sub, but adding your choice of meat to it. Not funny, Peppino's, you risk losing one star for this).
My personal favourite is Eden's Garden; roasted eggplant, tomato, artichoke arts, lettuce, and spiced olive oil. Amaaazing, even without the bocconcini cheese (I always omit this from my sub as I am vegan). All of my friends who I bring here for subs end up going out of their way to come back to this little place.Listed in: vegan friendly in calgary
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Review from Dan D.
2/19/2011
Peppino is great. CLASSIC Italian sub-shop. Seems like it is family run too?
I had the "Calabrese Delight." For this Calabrese, it TRULY was a delight. Stacked spicy salami, banana peppers and some tasteful italian seasonings; this baby hit the spot.
I also tasted some of the "Chicken alla Parmigiana" and was slightly less impressed. The sub was good, but I thought the chicken was a little thin and tough. I was also surprised that the chicken didn't seem to be breaded! Maybe this expectation though has been caused by North American bastardizations of Italian cuisine? I dunno! Either way, good; not great.
The interior of the place is charming. Fake trees, paintings of "Old Country" ... I love it.
I didn't have time to check it out, but there also seems to be quite a lot of choices for Italian groceries: Olive oils, gelato, even some pre-made meals (like ravioli, osso bucco, etc. etc.).
I will definitely visit Peppino whenever hungry, looking for a quick bite and in the neighbourhood. -
Review from Adrian B.
Calgary, AB
5/30/2011
We recently used Peppino's for two days of catering in our office and I must say they crushed it. We dealt with Nick, son of the owner Joe who was friendly, courteous and easy to work with. They did an amazing job with producing delicious sandwiches that met our organizations dietary needs the one day and a hot pasta lunch with salad on the second day.
I think the difference with a business like this is that this is their legacy and reputation that they put on the line and that shows. its obvious they care about what they do when they are able to work through issues that would have normal employees stopping and asking their manager about next steps. For them, they delivered the service and dealt with the problems we encountered at a more appropriate time. First class, to say the least.
The prices for catered service with delivery were excellent and I would use their service again and would not hesitate to recommend it to others. I highly recommend making a visit to try their food. -
Review from Genre S.
Calgary, AB
11/27/2011
Food snobs will find all sorts of things to complain about here (IE "OMG don't call this Italian, blah blah blah"). J Lecce and the gang have presented a small Italian deli for a couple of decades now. They fill a good niche if you can't make it to Lina's. A lot of well-made dishes/ingredients, both fresh and frozen, good selection of pasta, et cetera. Peppio is best known for sandwiches. If you want a fine selection of meats and cheeses placed in excellent combinations between bits of Italian Bakery bread, come here. Good times are to be had. Don't forget about Peppino as a shop though. I grab all my pasta from these guys!
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Review from Erin D.
9/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
These sandwiches are so good it's a little ridiculous. I can actually taste how delicious it is while typing this. My only problem is the bread they use, it sucks, but what they put inside of it makes up for it. I also wish they had better sides to go with the sandwiches....but again, what goes inside the sandwiches is all the matters in the end. I would highly recommend the Eden's Garden which is vegetarian and perfectly filling. I have also always found the service fast and efficient as well which is great when you are stopping in for a quick take away. Enjoy!
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Review from Moez T.
Calgary, AB
10/16/2009 1 photo
I'm actually shocked that this will be only the second review of Peppino. There should be more, hundreds, thousands, because this is hands down the best sandwich/sub place in Calgary.
When I moved to Calgary 4 years ago, I stayed with a family friend who lived in Calgary but worked further up north. In the 2 months I stayed at his place, I saw him twice. It was a nice place, in Kensington, free, but lacking a fully functional kitchen. Due to incomplete renovations, it wasn't an option to eat at home. So, for 2 months, I frequented several establishments in Kensington for my dietary needs. Peppino was a frequent stop.
Peppino has a wide variety of sandwiches, daily pasta specials, some cold pasta dishes, deserts, and a lot of Italian foods and coffees (it doubles as a small Italian grocery). I've tried most of their sandwiches, but since moving out of Kensington I usually enjoy the Crantastic Turkey on my return visits. All their sandwiches are available on white or whole wheat, and while classified as sandwiches, they are essentially subs that are prepared on sub bread.
Another favourite of mine is the Surprise. Basically, they will throw anything they feel like on your sub. It's always delicious. They also have a great selection of sandwiches that do not contain pork, which is important for me as my fiance doesn't eat pork and I rarely indulge myself. All sandwiches are prepared fresh in front of you, and like a real Italian place should, they don't wear gloves when preparing your food (which is good, because we should occasionally invite germs into our bodies, otherwise we become ill-equipped to fight the bigger badder ones). But this might not be your thing, you mysophobe you.
The service at Peppino is great. Always polite, cheerful, and never too busy that you have to wait forever. Even during a lunch rush, they are fast and efficient. I've seen lines out the door move quickly, so don't be intimidated if it's busy. If you haven't gone, go, and if you have, where is your review? -
Review from Adam G.
Calgary, AB
10/13/2009
I had the "Da Nico's" sub today for lunch and it blew me away. I am a big fan of fresh bread and I don't think that you could get any better. The high quality Italian meats and the homemade meatballs were FAR better than "the usual suspects" and for about the same price too.
They also have a full market with fresh Italian sausage, pasta and pre-made lasagna to take home. I'll be back to pick one of these up.Listed in: Best Quick Food
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Review from Tommasino B.
Calgary, AB
11/19/2011
Good sandwiches, but please don't call this Italian!
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Review from Brad G.
Calgary, AB
11/3/2010 1 Check-in Here
Whenever I'm looking for a sandwich (which is often, because I LOVE sandwiches) I head to no other place than Peppino's. I may sound like a Peppino's novice when I reveal that my go-to order is always Joe's Special--but you really can't argue with the sandwich on the board bearing the owner's name, can you?
