Ristorante Pizzeria Sale e Pepe (Wieder geöffnet!) in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

We went to the pizzeria yesterday and ordered two zabaglione desserts. Unfortunately, we didn't like the dessert at all – it was very alcoholic and completely different from what we're used to (usually more creamy or mousse-like). We politely explained this and asked if we could return it. Unfortunately, instead of showing understanding, the waitress reacted quite rudely and simply said, "But that's how it's done." She came back later and asked if we wanted a different dessert, but then she said we would still have to pay the full price for the zabaglione and would only get 50% off the next dessert, since it wasn't the restaurant's fault that we were used to dessert differently. We found this very disappointing. I expect more leniency and consideration from a restaurant.

A nice little place 🍕, with room for about 40 people. Friendly, helpful, and attentive staff. Seating inside and outside. A patio heater outside. The food 😋 has something for everyone.

Fantastic food, warm, attentive service: perfect! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening!

Simply wow. This is what I imagine a real Italian restaurant to be like. Great food, fantastic wine list, super-friendly service. A bit loud, but okay, that doesn't spoil the overall impression.

I recently visited the Salt and Pepper Restaurant and was very impressed by the atmosphere and service. The restaurant has a cozy and welcoming feel, perfect for families and couples. *Child-friendliness:* Salt and Pepper is very child-friendly! The staff were very attentive and friendly to our children and helped us understand the menu. There was also a children's menu with delicious and healthy options that our children loved. *The Food:* The food was simply delicious! We ordered a variety of dishes. The portions were generous and the prices were very reasonable. *Conclusion:* I highly recommend the Salt and Pepper Restaurant, especially for families with children. The atmosphere is cozy, the service is friendly, and the food is delicious. We will definitely be back! *Rating:* 5/5 stars *Recommendation:* If you're looking for a child-friendly restaurant that serves delicious food, Salt and Pepper is a great choice.

We paid with a wallet. We didn't have the right change, so we put in two €50 bills. The waitress took the money and didn't return the change, pocketing the 45% tip. Are we serious? Addition: Thank you for the reply. Why didn't we mention it on the spot? You have to have the courage to do that. We simply didn't.

A truly fantastic pizzeria! We went to Sale e Pepe in Bad Neuenahr and were absolutely delighted. The pizzas are incredibly delicious, made in the Neapolitan style, and absolutely huge – so if you're not that hungry, it's better to ask for a smaller one. 😅 Great atmosphere, incredibly friendly service, just fantastic all around. We highly recommend it, we'll definitely be back!

Nice atmosphere. Pizza wasn't my taste. Service was okay.

We go there often. The pizzas are excellent! Pasta is a hit or miss. The last carbonara was drowning in cream, and there was a lot of burnt bacon drippings in it – it wasn't tasty. The ambiance is simply tasteful, well-kept, clean, and inviting you to relax and linger. That's how it should be. The waitress is a wonderful lady with short hair, very attentive, competent, and empathetic. Another with long hair, unfortunately, lacks much of that. We sat with empty glasses; she stood outside a lot or was nowhere to be seen, laughing at jokes at her guests' expense. At the next table, a guest in a wheelchair and a disabled child were laughed at instead of being helped. Not nice. Nevertheless, we'll be back and recommend the rest around it.

That's how it should be. Exactly! We were there with 10 people. 5 red wines, 5 white wines. ☝️😁. Perfectly explained, perfectly served. Everything was amazing. Starters for everyone on two tiered stands. Perfect. The ambiance and food were a definite 5 🌟. Service was a 6 🌟. Thank you so much for the fantastic Italian evening. PS: Pizza 🍕 Knives could be sharper.... ☝️🤣

Super friendly and attentive team, the tomato soup and the pizza are absolutely recommendable

A truly wonderful restaurant with attentive, very friendly staff who accompany you throughout the evening. The restaurant itself and the ambiance are fantastic. A highlight were the restrooms, both for men and women, which were equipped above and beyond the standard. For example, there were no paper towels, but proper and plenty of fresh ones were available. The ladies received a special treat just in case. So, all in all, it was very nice. The food, you can't complain. We just didn't like some of the dishes as much as we expected. The pizza was delicious, but the cheese overpowered the sauce and the dough. The carbonara tasted very creamy to me, but when I asked the waiter, they confirmed it was Parmesan. Not all Parmesan is created equal, and therefore tastes differ. So, all in all, a very pleasant and delicious evening. I can definitely recommend a visit.

Pizza is quite good. Quattro Stagione only has ham, salami, and mushrooms? The knives need sharpening. Small things, but they make a difference. Very loud place.

August 2025: We ordered two small appetizers for pickup, one pizza and one pasta. The food was ready quickly and at the announced time, and the service during pickup was very friendly. But what is truly unusual and worth highlighting is: Never before has a restaurant packed us some hot pasta water to make the spaghetti carbonara a little creamier if needed. Honestly, that's really great! They also included a small container of Parmesan cheese, what more could you ask for? Typical Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler value for money: not a bargain, but more than decent! The restaurant itself was packed to capacity on that Saturday evening, the service was super fast, and the guests all seemed very satisfied.

A truly great restaurant. The pizzas are large, incredibly delicious, and have a wonderfully airy crust. You can immediately taste the quality and passion that go into the cooking here. The staff is very friendly and attentive, and you immediately feel welcome. The ambiance is also beautiful and cozy, perfect for enjoying a meal in peace.

Friendly staff, sometimes a bit of a long wait. It's comfortable, but sometimes a bit cramped. The food was delicious.

We've been going to Sale e Pepe for a long time, but a few days ago we went there with our baby for the first time. I noticed again how attentive the staff is. They immediately brought us a high chair. The books we brought were saved for my daughter several times :) The food there is simply fantastic. From pizza to tiramisu 😍 divine. We'll be back very soon

Beautiful new restaurant. We had a delicious Salmon pizza with large chunks of salmon and spinach. We also received a basket of bread with olive oil as a starter. The pizza, as well as the bread basket, was really good.

I had an extremely delicious pizza here. I highly recommend it.

Would recommend this restaurant to everyone

Price quality definitely ok. Smooth service.

Very delicious food. Spaghetti carbonara and tiramisu for dessert. Very friendly and attentive service.

Great restaurant. The bruschetta with mozzarella de buffala was a bit small but the Carbonara was delicious and also a good portion. I had a nice meal.

Very nice restaurant with tasteful decor...an old Vespa 😉 The service was very friendly and attentive, but not intrusive. The food was very good and tasted great. The Lambrusco is highly recommended. Reservations are recommended. Another visit is not out of the question!

Great atmosphere, friendly and good, attentive service.

I ate there in Spantan. The food was very good and the service was friendly.

Kurz und knapp: Wir haben dort lecker gegessen, sind freundlich bedient worden und haben uns bei nettem Ambiente richtig wohl gefühlt. Preis/Leistung völlig in Ordnung. Klare Empfehlung!

I've never eaten such a good pizza in my life! I'm happy to trust the house recommendation on the menu.

Delicious food and very nice service

I (pre-)ordered pizza and antipasti platters for 15 people and used the delivery service. Everything worked out perfectly and was delicious. My guests were very satisfied, and of course, I was too. 👍

Tomato soup and tagliatelle manzo were good...the service was friendly and cheerful

Friendly and courteous staff and good food

Great food, excellent service even late on the weekend. As expected, the carbonara was very tasty and sufficient for a late night hunger. If you're really hungry, we recommend a starter or a pizza (also very tasty).

Absolutely recommended. The ambience is very nice and pleasant. Everyone in service is super friendly. Food is always very tasty.

During our 5 day stay we were in this restaurant twice, very tasty food, attentive and friendly service, everything was perfect here.

Pizza und Salat traumhaft lecker und innerhalb von 25 Minuten nach Hause geliefert. Alles frisch zubereitet und heiß geliefert

Wir waren zu zweit zum Abendessen dort. Das Essen war frisch und lecker, der Wein köstlich, genau wie der Grappa. Der Service hat gut gepasst. Nicht aufdringlich, schnell und sehr sympathisch. Preis/Leistung ist angemessen. Wir kommen sicher wieder!

Very tasty food and great service

The food was great. I haven't eaten such delicious spaghetti in a long time. We had a 3 course menu.😄

A very nice restaurant, delicious food and, above all, great service. Very attentive...😊

Very good Italian pasta dishes! And the pizzas (which we didn't try!) are gigantic and look good too.

I ate a pizza and was really happy with the taste. However, the pizza was really too big for me. The edge was too thick, at least for me. I didn't have a reservation and was lucky to get a spot. In summary: recommended 👍

Nice staff, food top. Will definitely come back.

The two of us were there for the first time and we were more than satisfied. The service was simply excellent; discreet, helpful with optimal advice and simply friendly…. The spaghetti with truffles and parmesan was to die for and the tiramsu was perfect

Yes, we were completely satisfied.

Indeed it was a nice welcome, the service was impeccable. On the other hand, the food was just mediocre Scampi aglio e olio [15.50] were served in a kind of soup bowl, the garlic broth was somehow without any bang and since the scampis were floating in the broth, they were of course no longer really crunchy. The bread served with it wasn't baked perfectly either. 6 out of 10 Spaghetti Carbonara, the carbonara cream was very dry and without the corresponding melt. Guanciale only in homeopathic dosage. 5 out of 10 It was also very loud in the restaurant.

In der Tat war es eine nette Begrüssung, der Service war tadellos. Dagegen waren die Speisen nur Mittelmass Scampi aglio e olio [ 15.50 ] wurden in einer Art Suppenschüssel gereicht, der Knoblauch- Sud war irgendwie ohne Bums und da die Scampi's im Sud geschwommen sind, warendiese natürlich nicht mehr richtig knackig gewesen. Das dazu gereichte Brot war auch nicht optimal gebacken. 6 von 10 Spaghetti Carbonara war die Carbonaracreme sehr trocken und ohne den entsprechenden Schmelz. Guanciale nur in homöopathischer Dosierung. Die Garnitur mit Parmesan Chips ist ein netter Gag. 5 von 10 Zudem war es im Restaurant sehr laut.

...our dinner for two at "Sale e Pepe" on Saturday evening was not the birthday highlight we had hoped for, but rather a sobering meal without any shine... unfortunately! Starting with the reserved table right next to the entrance door, to the carelessly prepared starter, one of the two main courses at a sub-cooled temperature with not exactly appetizing and tasty follow-up, including sorry for the service staff, but also a somewhat tolerable reaction and discussion! Professionally it's a little different and for the price we would have expected something better! Too bad "sale without Pepe"...

Best Italian restaurant in the region!

The best pizza I've ever had! With distance!!

Super tasty food, very friendly service, moderate prices.

So far everything is good! But I had to deduct a star for the pizza crust, which is quite large.

Just one word is enough: WoooooW This was our first time there since it opened after the flood. From walking in, to the service, ambience and the extremely excellent food. Mama mia 👌🏼😉 I haven't felt so good in a restaurant for a long time, you're great! We'll be back 😋

Very delicious food and friendly service. I'd happily return.

great atmosphere and very good food!

Mega delicious food, super friendly service. All in all, great ambience.

Wow, what a treat! I was a guest for the first time today and I'm wondering WHY only now? I've never had such good Italian food. Everything is just right here, the ambience, the friendly and attentive service and the incredibly great food...if Italian, then only at Sale e Pepe❤️

Very tasty food, friendly service and nice ambience. However, for my pasta dish I would have actually liked a little more pasta with the sauce, which tasted very good.

It was a wonderful evening with friends at friends' houses. The food is absolute madness. Highly recommended if you are here. Everyone comes along... but always make a reservation, otherwise it will be difficult. Unfortunately you can only give 5 stars here. 🌟 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Es gibt kaum ein Lokal im Ahrtal, dass so professionell und freundlich von der Bedienung her geführt wird, wie das Sale e Pepe in Bad Neuenahr! Und das sage ich als Ur-Ahrweiler (und wir geben ungern zu, dass in Bad Neuenahr etwas sehr gut ist). Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet und empfehlenswert. Aus gutem Grund sollte man vorher reservieren.

Four of us were there yesterday and overall we had a lovely evening. It was busy, but the service was still very, very friendly. The food and drinks were super delicious. However, there was a difference in the quantities between the recommendations on the first page and the "normal" dishes. Our pasta dishes and salad were good portions, but the tortellini filled with chanterelles were rather sparse - almost not enough to fill you up for the price. The biggest drawback I would like to mention, however, was the waiting time for food. We had booked the time slot from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Our order wasn't taken until after 6 p.m. - including the drinks. These came quite quickly, but we waited 20 minutes for the starter. Our food didn't arrive until almost 50 minutes later (around 7:10 p.m.). That was a very long period of time. Above all, it almost felt rushed because after eating you didn't have much time to relax and have a drink and nibble on dessert in peace. We did that, but everything was pretty squashed in the last 20 minutes. Therefore there is a star deduction. This still needs some tweaking.

There were six of us in the restaurant on a Wednesday evening. Very hospitable, attentive and courteous service! At our table we mainly ate pizza and pasta, which tasted delicious. We were also well advised on the wine selection.

Unfortunately it was very cold in the restaurant, but my food was great

Unfortunately the orata was fried for too long. Pasta and salad, on the other hand, were very tasty For 27 euros that was a disappointing result

You are a guest here! It's really nice to be welcomed, a warm welcome at the door, an escort to the table, a friendly smile. But that's not all, the kitchen is in no way inferior to the service! The dishes are tasty and a feast for the eyes. Price performance is 100% balanced. Clear recommendation!

It was a wonderful evening and the food was of high quality

Very chic and cozy quiet atmosphere. Service very nice. The food was fresh and very tasty

Went for lunch on Sunday without a reservation and still got a table. The service was very friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent and plentiful. Can recommend this restaurant with a clear conscience.

Probably the best Italian in town with a newly renovated restaurant, who knows his business and still acts as a host! Good team! Decent kitchen! Opening times are now very reduced. Shortcoming: Unfortunately, no normal “good” mineral water!

Clean and well maintained. Staff friendly. Food is good.

super tasty. Friendly and considerate staff. We'll be back 😊

Great place to have a wonderful and delightful dinner for 2. Lovely staff, with a great sense of communication & on point recommendations as activities after dinner from Mariana.

Best noodles ever and super friendly service! Top

Very good pizza and perfect pasta.

Food was excellent, staff extremely friendly and competent

Excellent meal! I'm gluten free so I wasn't able to have any pizza or pasta as there are no Gluten Free alternatives but there are other items on the menu that are naturally gluten free. I had the mussels (from the specials menu) amd a salad. Finished off with an excellent creme brulee.

Delicious food with matching wines and excellent service. Highly recommended!

Actually a very nice restaurant, but a very arrogant and unfriendly staff. You listen to people gossiping about the guests in the restaurant while you wait for your dish to be picked up. On our last visit my partner was served the wrong pizza. The male server heard Pizza Bruchetta instead of Pizza Proscuito. The server argued that we had pronounced it incorrectly and had no idea that it was also the service staff's job to clarify what was ordered. In addition, Pizza Bruchetta is not a pizza that you find on the menu in an Italian restaurant, but seems to be very specific. We were not shown any concessions, only offered to let us return the pizza at full charge. No free drink, or apology, or anything like that was offered, but we did get several unfriendly looks while we ate the pizza. Despite everything, we remained polite and then received unfriendly behavior from our colleague, who no longer greeted us when we said goodbye. We were shocked and ashamed. We didn't enjoy the stay. There are better restaurants in the area.

Had dinner there last night and it was a successful evening. Not pre-ordered, but luckily a table outside just became available. The salad with goat cheese, walnuts and honey was very tasty and bread was served with it. He also enjoyed his son's lasagne. The service was very friendly and kept an overview. She has my approval. I would highly recommend this Italian restaurant to family and friends.

My husband and I dined there last weekend. It was very tasty, a nice restaurant where you can feel comfortable. The employees were very nice and accommodating. If we ever find ourselves in Ahrweiler again, we'll go there again.

The food is excellent. Service very friendly and attentive. Price performance is definitely consistent. I'd love to come back. Reservation recommended.

A nice place with good food and quick service. They pffer takeaway too. Had to wait for a place and only had limited time before table was reserved, but it fitted our plans perfectly. Food was delicious. Open part of the restaurant is on the pedestrian walk, people walk past your table and there may be smokers around hence one star less. Overall recommended!

We were at Sale e Pepe with 4 people for a celebration. We couldn't have chosen a nicer place. The service was extremely accommodating, polite and very attentive. There's nothing negative to say about the food, everything was very tasty. It is particularly worth mentioning that, in addition to the "normal" menu, there is also a menu with seasonal dishes (for us, chanterelles). The wine list should also have something for everyone. We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back. Sale e Pepe is highly recommended.

Waited over an hour for pasta and pizza. Pasta sauce completely over salted, pizza not cooked through. The restaurant was only moderately attended. Customers at the next table were refused to share a pizza. Either they should order 2 small pizzas or leave. Customer friendliness looks different. I don't need it again.

Best pizza I've eaten in 20 years. Great.

Unfortunately I don't have any photos, but the food is excellent and we always enjoy coming here - across the Rhine -😉

Very good pizza with great service! Priced high but reasonable.

In this still battered place, the restaurant "sale e pepe" is a ray of hope and a real eye-catcher. Last week, after spontaneously deciding to eat here, I was lucky enough to get a table outside for about 1.5 hours. That was completely enough for me as an individual. The indoor and outdoor areas filled completely within half an hour; All tables that were already occupied when I arrived were allocated a second time. No wonder given the quality of the food. The house is ultra-modern, very stylish and well maintained, the service is perfect, extremely friendly, competent and fast. A refreshing Red Hugo started an outstanding meal. It consisted of a tender carpaccio and a perfectly cooked bistecca alla griglia with Mediterranean side dishes. Plus a well-chilled Lugana. All dishes were attractively prepared. The price/performance ratio is balanced and the location of the house on a quiet street is perfect.

very good food, everything fits. Reservation recommended.

Very nice and slightly upscale restaurant. The waitresses/waiters anticipate your every wish. The pizzas are very large and taste simply good. In my opinion, the portion of spaghetti aglio e olio could be a little larger.

This was our third time eating there and we would love to come back! It is very tasty and, above all, freshly prepared, the service is super friendly, all of our wishes were fulfilled. Top restaurant!!!

Auf der Durchreise machten wir eine tolle Entdeckung. Der Empfang ist professionell und freundlich. Die Dekoration ist angenehm. Die Pizzen waren sehr gut und der Cocktail sehr frisch. Vielen Dank ! (Französische Touristen)

Sehr gutes Essen, sehr gute Getränkeauswahl, sehr zuvorkommender Service ( bei Erwähnung des Hochzeitstages gab es ein Glas Prosecco aufs Haus). Kommen auf jeden Fall wieder und empfehlen auch gerne weiter.

We were a larger group and were happy to accept the offer of a mixed appetizer platter. It was very tasty and very filling. Unfortunately the main course, the house pizza, couldn't keep up. It was all floating on the pizza and didn't seem inspired. The payment took over half an hour, so that the first guests were back at the hotel long before the rest of us were finally allowed to pay the bill. That really disturbed the overall impression.

We've been there for the second time now and have to admit that we liked it even better this time. The waitress was wonderful. She memorized everything, even with a group of 17 people. Hats off. Knew how to classify every drink and food for every person.

Amazing, great pizza, real carbonara (not that stupid cream and ham nonsense that you unfortunately often get), a great selection of starters and Italian beer on tap. The service could be a little more on point, but was consistently friendly and accommodating.

Delicious food (great pizzas), good bruschetta and very attentive service. Upper price category.

The food here is quite nice and the service is good. Just make sure you look at the wine menu well. All glass prices are listed at 0.1 l. However, if you order you automatically get a 0.2 glass which makes them double the price you saw on the menu.

Food was very tasty. Service friendly and professional. Price ok

The best Italian here in Bad Neuenahr Ahrweiler in my opinion, my parents were also very enthusiastic, the rump steak and the beef fillet medium were a dream, I haven't eaten this good in a long time