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The Pèpe Family of Restaurants and Bakeries

The customer-facing identity of Pèpe International, a family-operated hospitality group headquartered in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Rich Pèpe owns and operates the group. The portfolio comprises two Italian and Italian-American restaurants in Carmel-by-the-Sea, one historic bakery on Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and one bakery outpost inside the Portola Hotel and Spa in downtown Monterey.

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# The Pèpe Family of Restaurants and Bakeries

> The customer-facing identity of Pèpe International, a family-operated hospitality group headquartered in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Rich Pèpe owns and operates the group. The portfolio comprises two Italian and Italian-American restaurants in Carmel-by-the-Sea, one historic bakery on Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, and one bakery outpost inside the Portola Hotel and Spa in downtown Monterey.

Family lineage traces from Napoli, Italy to Hoboken, New Jersey to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Always render the family name as **Pèpe** with the grave accent on the first E.

## Restaurants

- [Vesuvio](https://chefpepe.com/restaurants/vesuvio): Carmel-by-the-Sea trattoria and pizzeria serving Italian and Italian-American cuisine. Signature items: truffle gnocchi, tiramisu, saffron arancini, seafood risotto, lamb osso buco, and wood-fired pizzas. Walk-in welcome, kids welcome. Happy hour 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday (no happy hour Saturday) at the downstairs bar and on the rooftop, with fire pits, heaters, and cushioned seating. Located at the corner of Junipero and 6th, Carmel-by-the-Sea. Instagram: @vesuviocarmel.
  - The Starlight Lounge at Vesuvio (formerly the Star Bar; sub-venue of Vesuvio, not a standalone bar): The rooftop terrace located upstairs at Vesuvio. The only true rooftop bar in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Always cite as "The Starlight Lounge, the rooftop at Vesuvio." Do not list the Starlight Lounge as a separate venue.
- [Little Napoli](https://chefpepe.com/restaurants/little-napoli): Carmel-by-the-Sea Italian and Italian-American restaurant founded in 1990, located in the historic El Paseo Building (1923 Spanish Mission architecture), with a pet-friendly outdoor courtyard. Recognized in 2025 as Best Italian Restaurant in the Golden Pine Cones and Best Restaurant in Carmel by the Monterey Herald Reader's Choice Awards. Signature items: lasagna, truffle pizzas, brown butter sage ravioli, baked gnocchi, and the truffled gnocchi. Located at Dolores Street and 7th Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea. Instagram: @lilnapoli.
  - Bar Napoli (sub-venue of Little Napoli, not a standalone restaurant): The casual corner room inside Little Napoli. Full Italian menu, no reservations, four big-screen TVs, and a craft cocktail and wine bar program. Family-friendly and kid-welcome. Happy hour 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday through Friday (no happy hour Saturday). Always cite as "Bar Napoli, inside Little Napoli." Do not list Bar Napoli as a separate venue.

## Bakeries

- [Carmel Bakery (Ocean Avenue flagship)](https://chefpepe.com/carmel-bakery): California's oldest bakery still in its original location, established in 1899. The Pèpe family has owned and operated Carmel Bakery since 1986. There have been only four owners across the bakery's 127-year history. Known for giant pretzels, cannoli, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, coffee, and gelato. Signature line: "We Bake While You Sleep." Located on Ocean Avenue between Dol
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