Salute has become a true Hartford landmark and a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. It’s an outstanding spot for atmosphere and service, with a vibrant and relaxed ambiance. Ive been many times and the Rosé pasta, garlic bread, and spaghetti squash are renowned menu highlights that never disappoint. The Salute Manhattan is also exceptional. Jimmy is always there with a warm welcome and a genuine smile. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance — comfortable and cosmopolitan, while maintaining a welcoming neighborhood feel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ruby Fisher
Salute is my new favorite spot! The food is fantastic, and the atmosphere is always so welcoming. I’ve been back twice already and can’t wait to try more dishes next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ian Allton
Nice place with great service and staff. Food is excellent, the garlic cheese bread is awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Travinni
Authentic pasta and top-notch service. Hands down the best Italian spot around—worth every bite!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Bird
New renovations look amazing ! Food is still as tasty as ever, they run great promotions throughout the week, but they local’s special they run Sunday is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roy J. Fries
Fantastic food, excellent prices, and service that never disappoints. Every visit, the staff impresses with their attentiveness, friendliness, and genuine care. The dishes are flavorful and satisfying, and the drinks are equally impressive. Whether you’re stopping by for happy hour, a casual dinner, or a date night, this spot delivers on all fronts. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone looking for a combination of great food, welcoming service, and a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere—you’ll want to come back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jaydub425
We had a very nice lunch with our two adult children who were in for Thanksgiving. Our server Heather G. Could not have been nicer and helpful. We spilt salads which were a good portion. All of us got pasta entrees which were delicious and good portions. We all ordered a cappuccino for dessert and were given delicious complimentary biscotti’s. When in town again, we will definitely revisit.
Colleen F
This was our 1st time to Hartford and we were really looking forward to our dinner at Salute due to the reviews. It truly was excellent. It has a cozy atmosphere with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our server, Raphael, was so helpful with recommendations and we were so happy with our food (the cheese bread, rose pasta, lasagna and espresso martinis were outstanding!). We met Mrs. C (an owner) who was gracious and engaging. It appears that their lunch specials and happy hour specials are quite a deal. As restaurant owners ourselves, we would highly recommend Salute and look forward to our return.
TheRealestMateo Dragon
This place was absolutely lovely. The staff greeted us with warm welcome, the atmosphere was immaculate, and the food, oh the food. Wonderful. One of the best chicken parms I've ever had, the gnocchi, my girlfriend loved, as well as the filet mignon. A very charming little slice, this place is.
Wow! This was our first time at Salute, as we are from out of town, and it did not disappoint! The staff were superb and made us feel extra special since we were celebrating our anniversary! Portions were huge, food was delicious, atmosphere was lovely. Special shoutout to our server Michelle who went above and beyond and was so wonderful!
Food is amazing. The pasta sauce is sooo good. Best garlic bread I've ever eaten. Try the Rose pasta...its a nice size portion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evelyn C
I typically do not write restaurant reviews, but we are still bothered by our experience with our waitress. Today at lunch we visited this place for the awesome reviews, being out of state-it sounded amazing. Heather G was our waitress. My husband kindly asked to split our checks. We had 2 families (6 people total-only 4 ate) Therefore 2 checks. My MIL/FIL shared a dish. She was very rude about it. Rolled her eyes, and said “yes, I guess I can do that.” Continued to take our orders in a very rudely manner. I looked at my husband with a shocking expression. That completely set the tone for lunch. We were quite upset with the attitude she displayed. She brought the food out, did not make anymore remarks, had a high pitched “kind” demeanor for the remainder of our service. My SIL said she was not eating very kindly. The waitress said “oh well okay then, you are not eating.” She said it in a very rude tone. I enjoyed my Mac and cheese with shrimp. Although I am giving it a 1 star. This is not how you treat people. You treat them with kindness and respect. Our table was very kind, despite the fact that she was very rude when taking our orders. She should have not gotten bothered by the fact that we were splitting the tab In 2. Especially when we typically like to tip our waitresses well, since they do a lot of hard work. Although this service was undeserving of 20% or more. Not to mention gnats flying around. For a so called prestigious restaurant, the owner needs a reality check into the staff he is hiring to serve his paying customers. What a shame. We did not make a fuss about it, since we will never be coming back. I just wanted everyone else to be aware of our experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Roberta Jordão
Wonderful food and staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J Bak
It was worth the travel, people of the restaurant were full of hospitality and warmth. It meant so much as we had traveled some distance to visit. The shrimp diablo and chicken vodka pasta, garlic bread, Mac and cheese were all top notch. Hartford is charming, friendly, and Salute is both. Thank you for a lovely meal. The Virginia girls
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Berwick
brought my girl friend out to dinner .It was a very welcoming atmosphere The food was incredible, service was FANTASTIC they have the best Garlic cheese bead Highly recommend going there
Salute has become a true Hartford landmark and a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike. It’s an outstanding spot for atmosphere and service, with a vibrant and relaxed ambiance. Ive been many times and the Rosé pasta, garlic bread, and spaghetti squash are renowned menu highlights that never disappoint. The Salute Manhattan is also exceptional.
Jimmy is always there with a warm welcome and a genuine smile. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance — comfortable and cosmopolitan, while maintaining a welcoming neighborhood feel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salute is my new favorite spot! The food is fantastic, and the atmosphere is always so welcoming. I’ve been back twice already and can’t wait to try more dishes next time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Nice place with great service and staff. Food is excellent, the garlic cheese bread is awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic pasta and top-notch service. Hands down the best Italian spot around—worth every bite!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
New renovations look amazing !
Food is still as tasty as ever, they run great promotions throughout the week, but they local’s special they run Sunday is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food, excellent prices, and service that never disappoints. Every visit, the staff impresses with their attentiveness, friendliness, and genuine care. The dishes are flavorful and satisfying, and the drinks are equally impressive. Whether you’re stopping by for happy hour, a casual dinner, or a date night, this spot delivers on all fronts. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone looking for a combination of great food, welcoming service, and a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere—you’ll want to come back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a very nice lunch with our two adult children who were in for Thanksgiving. Our server Heather G. Could not have been nicer and helpful. We spilt salads which were a good portion. All of us got pasta entrees which were delicious and good portions. We all ordered a cappuccino for dessert and were given delicious complimentary biscotti’s. When in town again, we will definitely revisit.
This was our 1st time to Hartford and we were really looking forward to our dinner at Salute due to the reviews. It truly was excellent. It has a cozy atmosphere with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our server, Raphael, was so helpful with recommendations and we were so happy with our food (the cheese bread, rose pasta, lasagna and espresso martinis were outstanding!). We met Mrs. C (an owner) who was gracious and engaging. It appears that their lunch specials and happy hour specials are quite a deal. As restaurant owners ourselves, we would highly recommend Salute and look forward to our return.
This place was absolutely lovely. The staff greeted us with warm welcome, the atmosphere was immaculate, and the food, oh the food. Wonderful. One of the best chicken parms I've ever had, the gnocchi, my girlfriend loved, as well as the filet mignon. A very charming little slice, this place is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Gnocchi Pesto
Wow! This was our first time at Salute, as we are from out of town, and it did not disappoint! The staff were superb and made us feel extra special since we were celebrating our anniversary! Portions were huge, food was delicious, atmosphere was lovely. Special shoutout to our server Michelle who went above and beyond and was so wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food is amazing.
The pasta sauce is sooo good. Best garlic bread I've ever eaten.
Try the Rose pasta...its a nice size portion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I typically do not write restaurant reviews, but we are still bothered by our experience with our waitress. Today at lunch we visited this place for the awesome reviews, being out of state-it sounded amazing. Heather G was our waitress. My husband kindly asked to split our checks. We had 2 families (6 people total-only 4 ate) Therefore 2 checks. My MIL/FIL shared a dish. She was very rude about it. Rolled her eyes, and said “yes, I guess I can do that.” Continued to take our orders in a very rudely manner. I looked at my husband with a shocking expression. That completely set the tone for lunch. We were quite upset with the attitude she displayed.
She brought the food out, did not make anymore remarks, had a high pitched “kind” demeanor for the remainder of our service. My SIL said she was not eating very kindly. The waitress said “oh well okay then, you are not eating.” She said it in a very rude tone.
I enjoyed my Mac and cheese with shrimp. Although I am giving it a 1 star. This is not how you treat people. You treat them with kindness and respect. Our table was very kind, despite the fact that she was very rude when taking our orders. She should have not gotten bothered by the fact that we were splitting the tab In 2. Especially when we typically like to tip our waitresses well, since they do a lot of hard work. Although this service was undeserving of 20% or more.
Not to mention gnats flying around. For a so called prestigious restaurant, the owner needs a reality check into the staff he is hiring to serve his paying customers. What a shame. We did not make a fuss about it, since we will never be coming back. I just wanted everyone else to be aware of our experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Wonderful food and staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was worth the travel, people of the restaurant were full of hospitality and warmth. It meant so much as we had traveled some distance to visit.
The shrimp diablo and chicken vodka pasta, garlic bread, Mac and cheese were all top notch.
Hartford is charming, friendly, and Salute is both. Thank you for a lovely meal.
The Virginia girls
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
brought my girl friend out to dinner .It was a very welcoming atmosphere The food was incredible, service was FANTASTIC
they have the best Garlic cheese bead Highly recommend going there
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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