Peno

Really loved this place. Great Service. Very clean. We snuck in before the busy dinner hour so didn't need a reservation but it is small so I'm sure you'd need one during busy hours. The meatball appetizer is just amazing, so this time I skipped the appetizer and got spaghetti and meatballs. Oh my. It was off the charts. You have to try these. My husband loves their Veal Meatloaf he said he's never had anything like it. This is a hidden gem in Clayton.

Classic Italian fare. The menu isn't what I would call "adventurous" but what they do make, they make it outstanding. They do have outstanding daily specials that are more off the beaten path. The service is outstanding, the patio is very nice, and atmosphere overall is very relaxed. They're reasonably priced for upscale dining and they've got a solid drink menu.

I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. From the moment we arrived, the waiter and owner were incredibly welcoming and friendly. For dinner, I ordered the seafood stew, and I was blown away by the amazing taste and generous portion size. The only thing that could be improved is ensuring that there are no little crushed shells or fish bones in the dish (though I know that can be difficult with seafood!). Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to try some delicious Southern Italian cuisine.

We came to Peno after a recommendation from a family member that they offered authentic yet upscale Italian cuisine. It was the winter time, so I was especially pleased to see that their outdoor deck was open. They inclosed it and had very well-placed gas heaters as well. Their wine and beer list is well curated and not overwhelmingly large. They also serve wonderful table bread. For dinner, I got the Tagliatelle with sausage, prosciutto, roasted red pepper, pistachio, and tomato broth. This dish is almost more like soup than a pasta dish but it tasted great. The sausage was cooked and spiced to perfection. We got Italian Wedding Cake for dessert, that was not stellar but it was definitely cool to see it on the menu. They also have a really cool space inside. One thing I will note is that the Parkin situation at this restaurant is not great. We had to park on the street and it was a decent walk to our car after we were done eating. All in all, this place was really good and I will be back!