In an Italian household, where there’s food, there’s family. At Pepe’s Italian Restaurant in Worcester, that has never been more true. Teresa Travaglio and her family are the folks behind Pepe’s, a casual spot where you will feel at home the second you step foot through the door.

“People walking in the first time, they walk in and they just see how family oriented we are, so it’s a lot of fun,” Teresa said. Not only is she operating the restaurant with her brother John, but also, she happens to runs the hair salon right next door.