First time visited, restaurant is located on the main road but you dont feel you are on the main road quiet, very nice atmosphere, beautiful garden nice sitting in and out. Owner is very friendly and caring. Great service. Really Loved the cold cuts and grilled white snapper :) Had wonderful night, we definitely coming back again.

We began with a delicious drop of full-bodied red and a Campari Spritz and trusted the charming owner who recommended the gourmet bruschetta to start. Anchovies and wasabi are, it transpires, a match made in paradiso! We opted, for mains, for the seafood pasta and the mushroom with truffle-cream fettuccini. Both were exceptional. The pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked and the flavours were rich and authentic, acompanied by an excellent bottle of Chilean cabernet sauvignon and we were delighted! Impeccable. It was great to eat to such a well chosen soundtrack too: emphasis was on the 80s, from Italo-disco to British new-wave with a splash of funk and soul thrown in for good measure. The owner ended our perfect evening with a homemade limoncello; what a touch. The best place we ate on Samui by a distance. The food, the staff, the atmosphere and the tunes were impeccable. If you'd have told me we'd be eating authentic Italian cuisine on a Thai island talking about the pros and cons of George Lazenby and the state of international politics, I would've laughed. I'm not laughing anymore. We will be back. Thank you Pepenero.

We have not been to Italy but coming from Melbourne, Australia, we have an abundance of great Italian restaurants. So after reading other reviews we were curious about this Italian restaurant in Koh Samui and decided to give it a try. And we are so glad we did - the food and service was SO good! I don't think we have any restaurants like this in Melbourne. Flavours of everything were just amazing. Owner explained the menu in detail to us and spoke with passion and pride about his food. Prices are comparable to Melbourne so don't compare with local Thai restaurants. If you want to try authentic delicious Italian food in Koh Samui - definitely dine here!

Very expensive for what it is, staff very slow, the red wine gone bad and they serve it as very small glasse quantity. we payed 5000 bath 2 personnes, 1,3 kg grilled beef with 2 potatos and some drinks. they cant give us at least a bottle of water ... Tres mauvaise experience je le deconseul vivement.

Pepenero in MaeNam was a delightful surprise during our recent trip. The moment we stepped in, we were welcomed by an incredibly professional and warm staff, who seemed to have the uncanny ability to be right there when we needed them. The authenticity of the Italian food simply blew us away. From the pasta to the ravioli, every dish was brimming with genuine flavors, reminding us of a trip to Italy itself. We must commend the chef for his culinary skills! The red wine selection was something to write home about as well. We enjoyed a particularly good vintage that paired perfectly with our meal, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. As for the price, yes, it was a bit on the upper side. But considering the quality of the food, we couldn't find it in ourselves to complain. It was a premium experience, and we felt that every penny was well-spent. In conclusion, if you're in MaeNam and have a penchant for authentic Italian cuisine, do yourself a favor and book a table at Pepenero. You won't regret it!

Terrific experience! Paolo gives great explanations and advice about the menu.

We were greeted and warmly welcomed by Paolo who explained the history of the place, the food, and the daily wine and food specials. You could immediately tell he's someone who not only appreciate good quality food but also loves to host people. We had Prosecco followed by charcuterie and cheeses. Then we followed up with the Neapolitan Lasagna and Steak Fiorentina, which was absolutely superb. Tiramisu and home made mandarin limoncello finished the evening. We left full, happy and can't wait to go back next time we crave quality Italian food on the island. Everything was very much reasonably priced considering the quality of the imported ingredients. Grazie Paolo! /Olle, Amy, Alex

The food is amazing, seriously. The owner, who is heavily engaged in providing a great service and good conversations, knows how to keep the menu actually authentic according to Italian standards. The ingredients are of outstanding quality despite being far away from Italy. If you’re willing to pay a little more and eat quality Italian food with a great service, this is the place. You’ll not leave the place with a smile just because of the food, but also because of the laughter with the owner. Success guaranteed!

Impeccable food and service in a relaxed yet elegant environment. Special care is taken in the preparation of each tasty dish. The pasta is superb but do not neglect the starters, especially the cheese. This is a restaurant that commands respect for their efforts and requires appreciate compensation for their success. They make provide a relaxing stress free ambiance and insist that their customers do their part to keep this environment for the patrons. A very pleasant evening and dinner attended by a congenial owner and his professional staff.

One of the most amazing restaurants in Koh Samui. The food is the best of the best you can get from Italy, and the service is impeccable. Recommend anyone in Samui to try it while they are here!

Amazing restaurant! Incredible food, and great ambience. The owner came over to recommend and advise on each dish, you can tell he has a lot of passion, and the staff deliver excellent service too. You must go here!

Wonderful dining experience, food was exquisite, the chef was passionate, courteous and very welcoming! The dessert was outstanding!

Best Italian restaurant in Samui and you can have felling of homemade cuisine.

Great restaurant! Amazing food, pleasant atmosphere and great service. Every dish was perfect with fresh and quality ingredients. Must come during the trip!

As italian I don't go to italian restaurants abroad but Pepenero was a great discovery!!! Exquisite dishes, better than in Italy🤣💪 and the owner is very nice. I surely recommend this place.

If you love Italian good, like really good REAL Italian food, this is your place to go in Samui. Such a cozy atmosphere, the quality is second to none and the host, staff and chef are very charming! This is not your average pizza place; in fact, they do not offer pizza at all. Only fine Italian cuisine, homemade pasta dishes that will make you instantly travel to Italy through the authentic flavors, top-notch ingredients and outstanding service. A must!

The perfect place if you seek at one point of you stay in Koh Samui a true and authentic Italien Restaurant. The owner is very welcoming and greeds every costumer personally and the food is of high Italien quality and just tastes like you were in Italy!

The food is very good and Paulo is an exceptional host, making you feel either like at home or in Italy! We recommend to start with the amazing bruschettas, especially with the one with Parma ham. One of the best addresses in town!

Great atmosphere for a great dinner. Everything we have tried has always been of a high standard. High quality, tasty, beautiful! The chef is always on top! Many options for vegetarians, the chef can also customize the dish, especially for you. Highly recommend the eggplant bruschetta!

Outstanding cuisine! Cozy setting, charming hosts who are passionate about their creations and the wines that complement them. Hope we can return soon.

The hearty restaurant of hospitable Paulо. Amazing real Italian food, drink and music! Best cheese ever) was nice Happy Birthday dinner with friends)

We had a wonderful night and the pastas was delicious, Thank you the entire team for making our night wonderfully delicious

By far the best restaurant with Italian food on Koh Samui and maybe in Thailand! The price is a bit higher than usual, but the service and the food are excellent. This is a prime example of how a restaurant should be. We will be back soon.

Culinary experience in Samui. Excellent location, service and food. Thank you Italy!

Lovely traditional Italian restaurant. Love it there