Salvatore Ristorante Italiano

We used to love Salvatore, but the last two times we have gone the service was truly awful. It took 25 minutes before we finally ordered, and the food took another 30 minutes to cook, meanwhile we never got our waters refilled, and upon receiving my pasta dish the onions in the sauce were undercooked. Waiting an hour for a plate of pasta that costs $30 is ridiculous, sadly will not be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

Don’t expect any chicken in the fettuccini al pollo. It had tiny cut up pieces and the pasta itself didn’t have flavor. Pizza also wasn’t good. Tiramisu just tasted like salty cream cheese. Not worth it for how expensive it is.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 2

What happened to Salvatore?? Went in recently and they served me burnt pasta sauce (yuck!) (how do you ruin the most basic dish (al pomodoro sauce) and then serve it to a customer?), margarita pizza was more like classic cheese - very sloppy and average, clam pasta tasted extra fishy, bruschetta was drowned in olive oil and water glasses sat empty waiting for refills. Also, why only a “good” food safety rating?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Authentic Italian experience, loved it! The food was outstanding, I wanted to try all of the specials. The wine selection is great. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic italian food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Can't believe what a Seattle secret this place is!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Salvatore is one of our very favorites in Seattle. Excellent authentic Italian food and great cultural ambiance. Salvatore is fun and his staff are very good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stepping into Italy for an awesome meal.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been going to Sal’s since 2004 when we were first looking to move up to Seattle. I don’t think a year has gone by that I haven’t gone. I’ve gone for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, college graduations. It always feels like I’m visiting home. Listening to the specials and getting intrigued by each is so fun. Asking the server for a wine recommendation and just giving him some vague “here’s what we like” will never disappoint.
They don’t do reservations, so don’t be mad if you have to wait. Order a glass of wine and just chill in the waiting area. This is not a typical Seattle restaurant that’s going to try and get you in and out as fast as possible. This is Italian dining where it’s a whole event and you should slow down and enjoy the experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My spouse and I visited Salvatore's for my birthday dinner recently. If you want an Italian experience without traveling to Italy, this place is it.

The welcome, seating, the extensive list of specials, and their wine selection were each exquisitely executed. I enjoyed their burrata, mushrooms, beef medallions in pasta, and their Piecorino wine! Our host Donaldo was amazing!

The dessert was not worth mentioning, but overall a 5-star experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My partner took me here for a date because we live in walking distance and he has repeatedly told me this is one of his favorite places in Seattle.
We both left somewhat disappointed, though, and he admitted that we didn't recieve the service he has come to expect of this place.
We were given water once the whole time we were dining, while surrounding tables seemed to be receiving much more attention. The food was delicious, but the wait was lengthy, and we did not recieve any updates on when our food would be coming out until we asked our server in passing.
Once our dinner was delivered to our table, we requested a basket of their bread which we did not recieve, and we were not checked on once during the meal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 1

Sal is good people.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had great food and excellent service from Leo. I would go back! Try their Osso Buco.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Bad businesses practices

Bad food, terrible service, you will do better taking your business somewhere else!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1