For almost four decades, Pepe and Luisa Lopez have been bringing classic Spanish cuisine from their home town of Galicia, Spain to the heart of Newark, NJ. Since Don Pepe Restaurant opened in 1981, it has become a Newark institution. Combing old world charm with modern elegance, Don Pepe Restaurant provides an authentic dining experience with fresh and flavorful culinary specialties such as paella, shrimp in garlic sauce, chicken and garlic, prime rib eye, Nova Scotia Halibut (any style), seafood platter, and Nova Scotia lobsters. We offer unique daily specials as well as an expansive collection of hundreds of wines to compliment each dish.