Peppinos: Your Destination for Authentic Italian Comfort Food in Callicoon

If you ever find yourself in Callicoon, NY and craving Italian comfort food, Peppino’s on Lower Main Street is an absolute must-stop. Don’t let the small-town vibes fool you—this place serves up serious flavor. First off, their pizza? Easily one of the best I’ve had upstate. Perfectly crisp crust, flavorful sauce, and just the right cheese-to-topping ratio. It’s the kind of slice that reminds you why classic never goes out of style. Now let’s talk about the chicken parm—a golden, cheesy masterpiece. Tender chicken, rich marinara, and bubbling mozzarella all layered to perfection. Every bite felt like a warm hug from Nonna herself. Their chicken alfredo also hit all the right notes—creamy, savory, and generously portioned. The pasta was cooked just right and that sauce? Pure comfort. On top of the food, the customer service was top-notch. Friendly staff, quick service, and an atmosphere that made us feel right at home. If you're exploring the Catskills or just passing through Sullivan County, don’t sleep on this gem. Peppino’s is proof that you don’t have to be in NYC to get great Italian food. #UpstateEats #PizzaLovers #ChickenParmGoals #CallicoonEats #FoodieFinds #ItalianFoodHeaven #FoodieInTheBigApple2025 #PeppinosCallicoon #HiddenGemsNY

This was a gem of a fine on our vacation, and we came back and ate several nights on our vacation. The food was delicious and the service was always great. The waitress told us all about visiting Woodstock which we had no idea how close we were so we were so grateful she told us. Make sure to save room for dessert because everything was so delicious. Great seating outside too on a nice day.

We always stop here after a long day of floating down the river before the trek home. Food is always great & made with love. The guy who works the front counter is awesome. He's reason enough to stop in. Will be back for sure.

Great food & staff plus the outdoor deck is wonderful . Thank you for an awesome lunch. We’re back again for another fantastic lunch on the deck. The food is amazing.

I came here for the pizza bc I only love NY style pizza and I was not disappointed. Even if it was slightly salty, I still enjoyed the generous w mozzarella cheese, the thin thin crust, and the fluffy and light but chewy dough. The crust was probably the best crust I had in ages. Almost like a hybrid filó dough thin top layer and chewy core without much density. The waitress was very sweet, gave our dog fresh water in a clean washed bowl, let our dog sit with us on the outside table which had an umbrella for sun. The salad was huge and could be shared with 2-3 people. Calamari was done just right … light and crispy with lots of homemade marinara sauce. The surrounding area is beautiful in the Catskills with lakes and farms. The town is nice and friendly. The bathroom was nicely done, clean, and spacious.

We love Peppino’s! Food is always decent and the portions are HUGE! When lunch rolls around the next day, we are grateful for the leftovers. Reservations are definitely recommended for weekends as it gets very crowded. Definitely one of the best restaurants in Callicoon!

Such sweet personnel and solid food. We love coming here and our almost 2 year old loves it too! I’ve had their pizzas and steak and cheese and both are great!