The strategic location sets the scene for this Sardinian specialist, so it's not uncommon to see ladies unwinding over lunch after a day of retail therapy at the Broad Street shopping area, or the pre-theatre crowd descending in the evening for a quick bite before scurrying off to the Hexagon. The others could just sit back and relax in the 'ceramic floor and pink granite table' interior before tackling some Italian gastronomic delights.

Specialities like spaghetti alla bottarga, made of cured grey mullet roe, sea bass baked in a crust of salt, and the house speciality of slow roasted suckling piglet, along with Sardinian wines, offer some of the best from the island that is available. Diners who wish to have bread with their meal can order the thin and crispy pane carasatu with extra virgin olive oil and fresh rosemary.

Pepe Sale hosts regular live music evenings with the local jump, jive and swing band.