Pepenero Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Pepenero, an Italian gem nestled in the heart of Royal Docks, London. This vibrant restaurant perfectly embodies the warmth of Italian cuisine, offering an extensive menu that promises to delight every palate. Whether you’re seeking classic pasta dishes or innovative takes on traditional recipes, Pepenero has something for everyone.
- Casual Dining: Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere perfect for both family gatherings and intimate dinners.
- Diverse Options: From substantial pizzas to delightful antipasti, the menu showcases the best of Italian flavors.
- Convenience: With options for takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating, dining at Pepenero is accessible and enjoyable.
Patrons will appreciate the dressy yet comfortable setting, making it an excellent choice for groups and families alike. The attentive service and flavorful dishes are sure to make your experience memorable. Join us and indulge in the vibrant culinary journey that is Pepenero!
A La Carte
Garlic Bread
Pizza Bread with Garlic and Oregano
Garlic Pizza
Pizza Bread with Tomato and Garlic
Bruschetta Classico
Grilled Italian style bread with chopped fresh tomato, garlic, oregano, basil, drizzled in olive oil and melted mozzarella
Bruschetta San Daniele
Grilled Italian style bread with chopped tomato, basil, parma ham, cheese, garlic, and oregano
Caprese Salad
Sliced beef tomato, mozzarella and basil dressing
Tonno E Fagioli
Mixed salad leaves, tuna chunks, red onions and borlotti beans and extra virgin olive oil
Carpaccio Di Manzo
Thinly sliced fillet beef, rocket, parmesan flakes marinated in olive oil and lemon juice
Gamberoni Burro E Aglio
Succulent king prawns in garlic butter and white wine sauce
Calamari Fritti
Deepfried squid and Tartar sauce
Piatto Di Pesce Freddo
Crab, prawns, smoked salmon, Cray fish and salad with cocktail sauce
Sardine Alla Griglia
Grilled Portuguese sardines and lemon juice
Avocado Con Gamberetti
Avocado, prawn cocktail sauce and sweet paprika
Insalata Di Piovra
Contains Celery Octopus salad in extra virgin olive oil with chopped peppers and celery
Polpette Gratinate Con Mozzarella
Beef Meatballs, melted Mozzarella cheese, Tomato and Garlic baked in the oven
Funghi Sofia
Mushrooms stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach
Costolette Di Maiale
Spare ribs in a sticky Italian barbeque sauce
Prosciutto E Melone
Parma ham and melon
Capesante Pepenero
Pan fried Scallops wrapped with pancetta, with balsamico sauce and rocket
Funghi Trifolati E Polenta
Mixed wild mushrooms, saute garlic, olive oil and grilled polenta
Cornetto Di Salmone
Mashed Avocado with Prawns, grated Parmesan, and Lemon Juice in strips of Smoked Salmon
Insalata Rucola E Pere
Rocket salad with grilled pears, pecorillo, cheese and balsamic
Minestrone Soup
Contains Celery Fresh vegetable soup
Soup Of The Day
Please check price on the day
Pollo Cacciatora
Breast of chicken cooked with mushroom, onion, garlic, mixed pepper and black olive in a tomato sauce
Pollo Sorpresa
Chicken Kiev
Pollo Pepenero
Rolled chicken breast filled with spinach and mozzarella coated with breadcrumbs
Pollo Crema E Funghi
Breast of Chicken with cream and mushroom
Vitello Alla Milanese
Veal escalope in breadcrumbs served with pasta
Scaloppina Al Marsala
Veal escalope with mushrooms, oregano in a Marsala Wine Sauce
Scaloppina Valdostana
Veal escalope with ham, mozzarella cheese in a white wine sauce
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Veal escalope with parma ham, fresh sage in a white wine sauce
Bistecca Al Ferri
Grilled Sirloin Steak
Bistecca Ai Porcini
Sirloin Steak with wild mushrooms, in a red wine sauce and a touch of cream
Tagliata Di Manzo
Sliced Grilled Sirloin Steak with Garlic and Rosemary on a bed of rocket
Costolette Alla Menta
Lamb Cutlet with mint sauce
Contro Filetto Al Dolcelatte
Ribeye Steak with Dolcelatte Sauce
Fegato Veneziana
Stripped calves liver with onion in a demiglace white wine sauce
Fegato Burro E Salvia
Calves liver with butter and sage
Costata Di Vitello Ai Funghi Portobello
Veal Chop with Portobello Mushrooms and Fresh Rosemary
Spaghetti Bolognese
Fresh mince meat in a ragu sauce
Spaghetti Polpette
Pasta with homemade Meatballs, Mozzarella, Garlic, Onions and Tomato sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara
With pancetta, cream, black pepper, egg yolks and parmesan cheese
Spaghetti Alle Vongole Veraci
With fresh clams, garlic, olive oil and Cherry Tomatoes
Spaghetti Aglio Olio Peperoncino
With garlic, chilli and olive oil
Linguine Marinara
With fresh mixed seafood, tomato, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Linguine Dello Chef
With fresh tomato, courgette, fresh peeled prawns, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
Linguine Al Pesto
With homemade basil sauce contains nuts
Penne Arrabbiata
Garlic, chilli and tomato
Penne Amatriciana
With pancetta, onions, garlic, with a chilli tomato sauce
Penne Pollo Al Forno
With chicken, cream, mushrooms, spinach and parmesan cheese, baked in the oven
Penne Salmone E Spinaci
With smoked salmon, spinach, Tomato, cream and Brandy Sauce
Lasagne Della Casa
Authentic Italian meat Lasagne
Cannelloni Di Vitello
Rolled flat pasta, veal mince, tomato and Besciamella
Cannelloni Ripieni
Rolled flat pasta, spinach, ricotta cheese, tomato and Besciamella
Risotto Pescatora
Arborio rice, fresh mixed seafood, tomato and garlic.
Risotto Ai Porcini
Arborio rice, wild mushrooms and cream
Ravioli Ricotta E Spinaci
Stuffed with spinach, ricotta cheese, cooked in asparagus, mushroom,tomato and cream sauce
Ravioli Di Zucca
Pasta filled with pumpkin, butter and sage
Ravioli Di Granchio
Pasta filled with crab meat, onion, tomato, cream and brandy sauce
Tagliatelle Alfredo
Pasta with cream sauce, Peas, Shoulder Ham and Mushroom
Tagliatelle Ai Gamberi E Rucola
With king prawns, garlic, fresh chili, tomato and rocket
Tagliatelle Fantasia
With Monkfish, Scallops and Peeled Prawns in a Cream, Tomato and White Wine sauce
Fusilli Al Tonno
With tuna chunks, onions, capers, olives, garlic, Tomato and Basil
Fusilli Vegeteriana
Pasta with mixed vegetables, tomato and basil
Gnocchi
With four different cheeses and cream sauce
Margherita
V Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Basil and Oregano
Portobello Mushrooms
Double Cream Base, Mozzarella, Portobello Mushrooms, Spinach, Caramelised Onions, Ricotta and Parmesan
Napoli
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Red Onions, Anchovies, Capers and Olives
Burratta Di Madonna
Cream Base, Mozzarella, Burratta, Sundried Tomatoes, Artichokes, Courgettes
The Don
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Spicy Beef, Peri Peri Sauce, Caramelised Onions and Oregano
Diavolo
Roasted Peppers, Italian Salami, Roasted Onion, Chillies
Quattro Formaggi
No Tomato sauce Four different Cheeses
Capricciosa
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Ham, Mushroom, Artichokes and Boiled Egg
King Pepperoni
Tomato, Mozzarella, Double Pepperoni, Parmesan
Vegetariana
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Roasted Mixed Vegetables, Goats Cheese, Basil and Tomato, Mushrooms and Onions
Porcini I Tartufo
Truffle Cream Base, Cheese, Wild Mushrooms, Italian Salami, Truffle Oil, Fresh Basil
Pestuno
Pesto Base, Sweetcorn, Mixed Olives, Spinach, Mozzarella
Calzone
Folded Pizza, Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Salami, Ham
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Mushroom, Ham and Artichokes
Tropicale
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Ham and Pineapple
Rustica
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Parma Ham, Rocket and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Pizza Sabrina
Double Cream Base, Spinach, Cheese, Portabello Mushrooms, Chicken, Caramelised Onions, Parmesan
Festa Di Carne
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Ham, Beef, Italian Sausage, Chicken
Pizza Pepenero
Tomato sauce, Ham, Salami, Italian Sausage, Peppers, Ricotta cheese, Smoked Mozzarella, Basil, Rocket and Olive oil
Tonno E Cipello
Tomato, Cheese, Tuna, Onion
Pizza Polpettona
Tomato sauce, Smoked Mozzarella, Ricotta cheese, Meatballs, Olive Oil and Basil
Foccacia
Cheese, Rocket, Parma Ham, Olive Oil, Parmesan
Branzino Al Cartoccio
Sea bass, ovencooked with onion, garlic, chopped tomato, white wine
Gamberoni Alla Diavola
King prawns with garlic, chilli, tomato served with rice OR three kinds of vegetables Please note Gamberoni Alla Diavola is served with EITHER rice or three types of vegetables and NOT both.
Salmone Alle Erbe
Salmon Steak Grilled with mixed herb dressing
Grigliata Mista Di Pesce
Mixed Grilled Fish
Calamari Alla Griglia
Grilled calamari marinated with lime
Coda Di Rospo
Monkfish cooked with cherry tomato, asparagus, parsley and white wine sauce
Rucola Con Parmigiano
Rocket Salad with shaved Parmesan Cheese
Mixed Grilled Vegetables
Tomato And Onion Salad
Mixed Salad
Green Salad
Roast Potatoes
Home Made Chips
Dessert Of The Day
Tiramisu
Profiteroles
Panna Cotta
Creme Brulee
Gelati
Sorbetti
Sgroppino
Sorbet whipped with prosecco and a touch of Vodka
Formaggi Della Casa
Selection of Italian Cheese
Bruschetta
Italian bread with chopped fresh tomato, garlic, basil, drizzled in olive oil and melted mozzarella
Insalata Tricolore
Mozarrella, avocado, tomato, basil and olive oil
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried Calamari and tartare sauce
Lasagne Della Casa
Authentic Italian meat Lasagne
Pizza Margherita
Pizza with a choice of three toppings
Pollo Cacciatora
Breast of chicken cooked with mushroom,onion, garlic, mixed pepper, black olive in a tomato sauce
Avocado Al Forno
Avocado, Mozzarella cheese, olives, Tomatoes baked in the oven
Costolette Di Maiale
Spare ribs in a sticky Italian Barbeque sauce
Ravioli Ricotta Spinachi
Stuffed with spinach, ricotta cheese, cooked in asparagus, mushroom, tomato and cream sauce
Quattro Stagioni
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Mushroom, Ham and Artichokes
Pollo Crema Funghi
Grilled chicken breast cooked with fresh double cream and mushrooms in a white wine sauce
Salmone Alle Erbe
Salmon steak grilled with mixed herb dressing
Vitello Alla Milanese
Veal escalopes in breadcrumbs served with pasta
Bruschetta San Daniele
Grilled Italian style bread with chopped tomato, garlic, basil and Parma Ham
Gamberoni Burro E Aglio
Succulent king prawns in garlic butter and white wine sauce
Fungi Sofia
Mushrooms stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach
Proscuitto E Melone
Parma Ham and Melon
Pollo Valdostana
Chicken breast with ham and mozzarella cheese in a white wine sauce
Saltimbocca Alla Romana
Veal escalopes with parma ham and fresh sage in a white wine sauce
Tagliatelle Dello Chef
Tagliatelle pasta with monk fish, king prawns and scallops in a cream, tomato and brandy sauce
Pizza Vegetariana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, courgettes, aubergines, peppers, mushroom, red onions and sweetcorn
Filetto Di Branzino Alla Griglia
Grilled sea bass served with
Granchi E Aragoste Minestra
Crab and Lobster Soup
Cornetto Di Salmone
Smoked Salmon wrapped in Avocado, Prawns and Lemon Juice
Asparagi Parmagianni
Asparagus with butter and grated parmasan cheese
Polpette Gratinate Con Mozzarella
Beef meatballs, melted mozzarella cheese, tomato and garlic baked in the oven
Portobello Funghi Ripieno
Portobello Mushroom, Honey Roast Ham, Pecorino Cheese and Arrabbiata Sauce
Pollo Pepenero
Chicken breast with Spinach and Mozzarella Cheese
Alla Griglia Merluzzo In Pelle Croccante
Grilled Cod in Crispy Skin, served in a Basil Sauce and Roasted Vine Tomatoes
Medaglione Di Filetto Rossini
Slice of Fillet Steak, Chicken Liver Pate and Port Wine Sauce
Scaloppina Valdostana
Veal Escalopes with Ham, Mozzarella Cheese in a White Wine Sauce
Gran Ravioli Di Ricotta E Spinachi
Large Ravioli filled with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach served in Butter and Sage Sauce
Pizza Fantasia
Pizza with, of your choice