Peperoncino

The Write-Up

The full story

A tiny, homey Italian room by the Dellagio fountain, where guests say you literally feel like you are in Italy. House pastas, a Margherita pizza, Nonna Concetta's meatballs and chicken parmigiana carry a menu regulars call their favorite date night. The room holds very few tables, so seating runs tight and a reservation is the smart move.

What People Are Saying

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Real words from people who have been, gathered from public reviews. Peperoncino holds 4.5 on Restaurantji across 284 reviews.

District Story

The story of Dellagio

A hotel in the boondocks, a road paved after it and named to sound big and important, and the corridor that taught Orlando how to be a vacation.

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