Salvatore’s
225 Northern Ave, Boston, MA, 02210
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Address :
225 Northern Ave
Boston, MA, 02210 - Phone (617) 737-5454
- Website https://salvatoresboston.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 12
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Garage, Street, Validated
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Neill K.
Food is an A+, service is in remedial summer school... Friday afternoon in the summer on the seaport and I was buying lunch for my team...Salvatore's was the unanimous choice. Being new to the area I was told that this was, by far, the best pizza that you could get. We looked online and decided on two pies, one meat and one veggie. I called the order in promptly and was told that it would be ready in twenty minutes...which was perfect! Thirty minutes later a co-worker and I arrived at Salvatore's looking to collect our pizza's...when we were told it would be about another ten minutes. We took a seat to wait and thirty five minutes later we finally had our lunch! (and that was after we pestered them every ten minutes) Due to our long wait we were given two cookies at the restaurant...which was nice. I did email the manager after lunch to let him know what my experience was like. He was more than apologetic about losing our order and offered to buy my next pie...which will get me to give a second try. They also do prepared 'grab and go' lunches, as well as pizza by the slice...which is a great option for next time.
(3)Joe G.
Linguini with meatballs is legit.
(3)H. S.
Leave this place for the convention center traffic! I ordered two small pizzas and paid over 30 bucks. The margarita pizza had almost no cheese. The eggplant pizza had disgusting little shreds of greasy, fried eggplant flakes on it. The sauce and crust were pretty basic. While it's hard to make an inedible pizza, it's easy to make a pizza not worth going to the Seaport for.
(2)Patrick R.
Good food at reasonable prices...
(4)Kelly C.
A large group went for lunch and I don't think anyone was unhappy with their food... It just wasn't anything WOWing...I didn't really love my PASTA ABRUZZESE, which by the way, has meat in it, even though the lunch menu doesn't state that. It wasn't horrible, just eh... Others had the meatballs which they thought were dry, the house salad with fried haddock (seemed happy with this one) and the chicken parm, which was a HUGE portion. Like others have mentioned, the prices are amazingly inexpensive for Boston...
(3)Jeff D.
I only had takeout pizza, but it was very good. The meat loves was great with a range of beef, pepperoni and pancetta/bacon. The best one was a pizza topped with sausage, ricotta cheese and banana peppers. It was a great an unexpected mix of flavors.
(3)Sam H.
Boxing day/Blizzard! Went here early evening because most places were closed. Very hospitable. Had the shrimp crostini for starters - absolutely lovely!!! I cannot recommend it enough. Lots of shrimps, that were fresh and juicey. Sauce was creamy and full of flavour - devine! Main courses - Shrimp pizza. Actual pizza base was freshly prepared and tasty. Topping wasn't too bad, but there was a very very overpowering taste of something sweet and it didn't sit well with the other toppings. Service - In all fairness, was ok and because of the blizzard, the guy did try to do his best and was rushed off his feet. Was friendly, although slightly flustered. All in all, not a bad place - but hard to tell because of the blizzard and influx of customers.
(3)Matt F.
I've had a few meals at the Salvatore's bar now, and It's good, not great. Here's the deal. It's cheap. Well not cheap, but cheaper than a lot of places on the waterfront/seaport. They are able to charge these prices because they don't use the best ingredients, they just use stuff that's good enough. For example, the Sicilian sandwich. It's something we've all seen: prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella, basil and olive oil. They charge $7 for it. There's no way they can be using great prosciutto ($15+ per lb) and mozzarella ($3+ per ball) on this sandwich, and still charge $7. They'd be losing money on it. For example, Dino's in the North End doesn't even serve sandwiches with prosciutto. Do you know why? Because they only use the best ingredients, and for them to use good quality prosciutto they'd have to charge over $15 for the sandwich - that's something that they didn't want to do. Instead, they use less expensive meats like capocola and mortadella. I guess my point is, Salvatore's is good food at a reasonable price. If you're expecting melt in your mouth mozzarella, go somewhere else. But if you'd prefer not to spend $15 on a sandwich at a place like Woodward, Sal's is a great option.
(3)anthony L.
In my heart I want to give Salvatore's 4 stars, but I can't. My fiance and I went here for dinner this past week while I was at a conference at the Westin. The atmosphere was nice, and the wait-staff was great! Prices were what you would expect out of a decent italian place next to a conference center. The food went both ways though. My Scampi just wasn't that great, while lucia's scallops and pasta were to - die - for. We ended up wrapping mine up, and sharing her scallops for dinner (plenty of food for that too -- so props for the generous portions). For desert we had Tiramisu. It was good, but I like mine a little creamier. You could really tell that it was cake at the bottom. Definitely go here, just get the scallops. Also, I can't wait to try the pizza!
(3)Dylan S.
Had dinner here on a Saturday night. Very good service. Food was ok. My sons burger was medium well, but we asked for medium. They were out of cheddar cheese for burgers. They were out of anchovies for our Ceasar salad. Even though it is listed as being on the Waterfront, it's not on the water. It's one row over. It was ok.
(3)Chelsey V.
Went to Salvatores at 5:30 on a Wednesday evening. The Bar seemed busy but the dining room was completely empty and by empty i men we were the only two in there. The layout of the restaurant is not desirable, It is a long narrow space with Bar right at the entrance and the dining beyond, but it was very clean and tidy. (If the restaurant had more people in it i may have experienced the space differently. The Food was to DIE for. Some of the best italian i have ever had. WE ordered the Eggplant Parmesan and a Chicken Ceaser Salad. The Marina was AMAZING! and the grilled chicken on the salad came out hot hot and nicely seasoned. The bread was fresh but the oliveoil balsamic dip was a bit uneventful. The server we had seemed like he was on another planet. He rarely came over to check on us, and he was just a space cadet. Overall we had a good experience and all the cons were worth the quality and flavor we experienced in the food. Note: Parking can sometimes be difficult.
(4)Jeff M.
I contacted Salvatore's regarding hosting my wedding rehearsal dinner. I cannot tell you how amazing the entire staff was for our event. It all started with Marci, who was so quick to respond to my online website form request about information. She sent me sample menus with pricing and also copied the general manager Mike on her response. This is when I got really excited. I cannot thank Mike the GM enough for how responsive he was to my emails. I contacted a few restaurants about hosting our event and every other restaurant was terrible when it came to communication. Mike was a rock star. Right from the get go I knew this was the place to have the most important people in my life spend an evening in celebration. He put my nerves at ease knowing that they would be all set up, even with my crazy emails in October for a reservation in March. Everything was flawless that day, from the food down to the children's packets they prepared with crayons and paper for the kids we had with us. The service was great, the food delicious and the cost was spot on. My wife and I enjoy Salvatore's for regular dinner as well, but we highly recommend them for a special occasion as well.
(5)Geno K.
Good pizza. Not great. As all have said quite cheap for the area. I wouldn't travel across town for this pizza, but if you're around the hotels - a solid choice.
(3)Niel B.
I love their pizza on the takeout side. Ham and pineapple are delicious. My only beef is that the line is slow on busy days because they reheat the slices. On the restaurant side I had one of their pizzas for lunch and it was enough for two people and the service was great and pizza delicious.
(5)John G.
My boyfriend and I came into Salvatores on Sunday 7/8/2012 at 9:00 PM. We were kindly greeted by the bar tender and we seated ourselves at a high top in the bar area. I must say, going into ANY restaurant an hour before close, I get nervous that the food may be mediocre at best, but to my surprise it was excellent. The ambiance in Salvatores is just perfect, the location is perfect, and the outdoor seating area is great also. We got the parmesan buttered chicken tenders as an app and they were awesome. The portion could have been more (4 small pieces) however the taste was spot on. We were STARVING when we walked in, so we had big appetites, so any portion may have been too small at that point lol. I ordered the stuffed chicken park with house made pasta and it was perfect. The taste was spot on and the chicken was cooked perfectly. My boyfriend got the Chicken, Broccoli Alfredo and his dish was great, however the sauce lacked salt, however once he added a little it was spot on as well! We left feeling full, with leftovers, and very happy. I would suggest Salvatores to anyone living in, or visiting the area! John G :)
(5)Mindy A.
I wandered in here with a friend after the Wine Expo at the World Trade Center, looking for something to wash down all that wine with. It was pretty busy, but we managed to track down a couple of seats at the bar. The bartender was friendly despite the wino crowd (you have to give him credit) and the prices seemed reasonable. We ordered a couple of drinks and they arrived with a pretty generous pour. We ordered a few things to share--a small pizza with a bunch of italian meats and the butternut squash ravioli. The pizza was pretty good (how can it not be when you're in a drunken haze), but I remember it was a little salty and greasy. Not that I was really complaining. However, let me tell you about the butternut squash ravioli. To die for. Sweet, savory, delicious......so good. If you order nothing else, order that. If I remember right, I think I might have been dipping my pizza crust in the sauce... All in all--a decent spot to visit after a busy day drinking wine (okay, or attending some other conference in the seaport area).
(3)Julie R.
Finally tried Salvatores. I feel like I've seen the pizza on the Phantom too many times. I made it in for dinner with a group. We had a reservation on a Saturday night but still ended up waiting a few minutes before the table was ready. The dining room is small and long. It's probably best for large groups otherwise you will be sitting very closely to other tables. We were seated and fresh bread and oil was brought over. I looked at the large menu and I decided to try the pizza. I started with a caesar salad. It was very good. Creamy, light, little bit of a kick and great croutons. Yum. Also tried the cheese triangles (triangle mozzarella sticks) They were huge and very crunchy. Even came with another cheese dipping sauce. Prepare to share those. I got the Shrimp Fra Diavlo pizza. It was good. The crust was thick and chewy with a powdery flour feel. Sauce was sweet and cheese was generous. Shrimp were small but they did not skimp on the portion. The small pizzas are 12". Definitely shareable. Other diners I were with tried the quattro formaggio- got a rave review. Someone tried the chicken caesar pizza. It was difficult to eat. Just get a salad. During the meal one of our wine glasses broke. The server quickly came over to take it away while bringing another glass of wine. We were checked on by the manager a few times. Nice touch. Prices were reasonable. Pizza was great. It's worth the trip if your looking for a change of scenery. The Seaport area is coming along nicely.
(4)Thomas C.
Pretty sure the toppings on our two pizzas were put on the wrong ones. The "el diablo" was not spicy as advertised, but the other was packing a bit of heat. Waiter spilled evoo on my ray bans. My risotto was alright, kind of bland but cooked well.
(2)Katherine D.
I went for lunch a couple weeks ago with my mother and brother. We all ordered VERY well-priced lunch options and were surprised and delighted by the large portions of delectable food that were served to us. The stand-out was the gnocci which was just so rich and delicious. They have a decent wine list and a full bar, which we also took advantage of. The bread was great too. The ambience is nice, and would probably make a great dinner date setting. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Sam L.
I came here with a group of friends a few weekends ago. The place itself is really nice; definitely classy-looking. I don't remember what I ordered, but I remember my friends ordering the butternut squash ravioli and that was delicious. And the bread was pretty good as well. We also ordered a pitcher of sangria that was pretty good, but I was disappointed that there were pieces of fruit in the pitcher. Service wasn't bad, but we did wait for a long time even after we did make reservations. It's typical Italian food, so, being that the North End has so many great places for Italian food, I'm not sure that I would come back to this place, but I guess if you're closer to the Waterfront area of Boston, this would be a good pick for dinner. Also, the upside would be that you can actually make a reservation as opposed to most places in the North End, but again, we did wait for a bit even with a reservation.
(3)Amanda G.
I have only had the slices to-go, and they are really good! One slice, is the equivalent to 2 slices, which is awesome, and very reasonably priced. Great for a quick easy meal.
(4)Greg V.
I always judge an Italian restaurant by it's chicken parmigiana. Let's face it, if an Italian restaurant can't hit a home run on that dish they have some serious problems. The chicken parmigiana I ordered came with a side of pasta which was outstanding. I just wish the chicken was just as good as the pasta. the chicken was too thick and rather dry for my liking. The chicken should have been cut thinner or pounded down so it can absorb the flavors while cooking. It just didn't cut it for me. The bartender was really nice and the overall ambiance of the place was very classy. I gave it three stars just for that but I'll probably never go back.
(3)Tammie P.
Lobster ravioli, bruschetta, mussels - had too much garlic and didn't taste fresh.
(2)Hillary M.
I have a serious problem with this place. OK, I don't. My waistline does. They make this butternut squash ravioli with bread that must be infused with crack because it is so ridiculously addictive. I have weekly cravings for this dish, but MUST RESIST. It is pretty nasty to see the left overs the next day in an inch of cooled oil. The rest of the food is hit or miss (according to my husband- I am a ravioli loyalist). The service (we've only done take-out) is also hit or miss- sometimes your food is ready when you arrive and other times you just stand around with no one to even tell you your food is coming. That is a little strange. But, hard to fault anyone who makes crack bread and oily ravioli to satisfy all my high cholesterol needs.
(4)Jim P.
Very cool, hip Italian restaurant. We had 8 in our party and the service was fantastic!
(5)John P.
I am highly critical of Italian restaurants and hardly ever give above 3 stars, but Salvatore's deserves their 4. The service was great and the food was delicious. I ordered the chicken parmigiana. It was extremely juicyy and flavorful. The homemade (according to the menu) rigatoni was damn good too. The sauce is simple, tasty. Along with a few IPA's, you can't get much better. Definitely would recommend to others.
(4)Colleen H.
So it's cold out today, and we didn't feel like walking anywhere for lunch. I ordered a pizza at Sals, after coming to the conclusion that the 2 guys and I wanted the CALABRIA -- Dried mission figs, gorgonzola, thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma and Vincotto. Here's the thing... we upgraded from the 12" to the 19". Guess how much MORE they charged us? $23!!!!!!! Are you shitting me? So I called, and the girl tried telling me that it's the prosciutto that costs so much. Sorry, but there's no way that the extra 6" of prosciutto costs more than an entire pizza. The 12" priced out at $14...so how on earth can you justify spending an addition $23? OH! And they didn't even tell me over the phone, she claimed "I knew" -- how would I have known if you didn't print it on the menu?! She offered us a free 12" next time we go... so I'm going down there and complaining because that's still ridiculous... $9 for 6"?!
(1)Grace C.
Just got in from Salvatore's and what a wonderful surprise! We intended to go to one of the other restaurants across the street and even tough we were early 6:00 there was still a 2+ hr wait, no thank ypu. We reluctantly tried Salvatore's and it was FABULOUS! We started with appy's. We highly recommend the broiled scallops in a lemon cream sauce, yum yum yummy. Instead of the traditional italian oil dip they served their delicious bread with a chick pea and basil spread, so tasty and healthy not to mention no mess. We were so fill that we ordered a pizza to take back for the kids which we ended up eating half of because it was truly the perfect pizza, crunchy crust, tomato to cheese ratio just right. Our servers name was Scott and he was polite, respectful, friendly and helpful. ALL and all a great place for a couple or a family!!!!
(5)Adri Y.
I came here for the first time one weekend in the summer. They were able to accommodate a large group (15+). It took awhile for all members of the party to arrive, but we received no complaints :-). I loved the atmosphere...it was very modern and trendy with two separate rooms. There is a bar in both rooms. It has a great vibe in the atmosphere. Dinner was amazing here, and it seems like a nice place to come for drinks. Too bad I don't work in the area, otherwise it would have been a great place for happy hour. As usually, as soon I see Lobster Ravioli on the menu, I don't need to look any further! Haha. So that's exactly what I got! It was delicious...sauce was very flavorful. Only downside to getting raviolis is the fact that there are only a few pieces to eat. As a big eater, I devoured it fairly quickly and grabbed some bread to smear the leftover sauce :-P mmhm! However, once I finished my dish, I looked over to the others' plates...and their portions were much, much bigger than mines. Many people got pasta dishes that they weren't able to finish. For the price, I think it's a pretty good deal! Only downside was the parking. We circled around a bit before deciding to park in a parking lot. I heard there was a concert in the area the night that we went, so I can't say for sure for other regular weekend nights. I can't wait to go back some time soon! Maybe when it gets warmer :-)
(5)Ta B.
I really want to give this place more stars, I do. I'm a huge fan of Sal's Pizza and I'm still mourning the closing of the spin off Mary's Italian Kitchen in Andover that happened about 5 years back. So you can imagine how excited I was to give Salvatore's a shot. But overall my experience was really lacking here. We were apart of a large party (20 people), with one very kind waiter, who seemed overwhelmed. The restaurant was out of salmon, scallops, haddock and clams (keep in mind we're in the seaport district). After ordering the food came out in waves. The section that I was sitting with watched the entire party not only eat and but then have a 30 minute period of digestion before we were served our food 2 hours after we ordered. During that time I was watching the Kitchen door open like a starving animal, watching kitchen staff come out to look around the restaurant. Where was our food? I'm really not sure what happened there, we all ordered pretty quick pasta dishes. Despite this, I do have to say that the food was very delicious and flavorful. I really enjoyed my entree. As we wrapped up dinner there were incorrect charges on our bill that we had to have corrected multiple times before paying. We also were shorted on the dessert that the party had provided to the restaurant. At that point, this was just icing on the cake, or lack there of. It really is a shame, because they have prime location in the Seaport district, but I don't plan on heading back any time soon. They should increase the staff, or give them better training and put more staff on larger parties. For the price we paid to park/eat/tip, it simply was more frustration than it was worth. I'll stick to Sal's Pizza.
(2)lil m.
What nice night I had at salvatore's. I went there with a large group for carb loading the night before the Boston marathon. We had a reservation, although the restaurant didn't seem that busy. I had the caprese salad to start, very nice. Others at the table had the house salad, also very nice. For my entree I ordered the linguine with mussels. It was quite tasty, the sauce was a red sauce with cherry tomatoes in it. The rest of my table had pizza & one person had the linguine with meatballs. Needless to say, everyone enjoyed their meal. Unfortunately we couldn't stay for dessert, although if back in Boston I would love to come back again & try some. Service was efficient as well. Overall, I say give this place a shot. You won't be disappointed.
(4)Caitlin C.
Just got back from a lunch with my boss and a couple of clients. Service was quick and attentive. I went with a the Signature Salad (spring mix, granny smith apples, gorgonzola, lemony dressing followed by the butternut ravioli in mascarpone sauce. The salad was quite tasty, but I found the butternut ravioli to be too rich for lunch. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their dishes (grilled chicken, eggplant parm, pasta abruzzo) very much. Not sure I'd go out of my way to come to here again, but it was a very filling meal and our clients seemed satisfied.
(3)Karen G.
This review is for Salvatore's Express. I order the signature salad and it was missing the apple slices and the good bar. Which, in my opinion, was not a good bar at all. I wouldn't go back.
(2)John C.
Attended a graduation at the Bank of america center. Made reservations two days before. Were seated when we arrived. Great service, great food will return in the future.
(4)Jamie H.
I'll keep this quick, Salvatore's isn't bad however service is slow. I was told not to order a salad after the two other people in my group had ordered the same salad. Only because it was large but I should share. I realize I look young but I should at least be able to order what I want. Anyway, I ended up getting this pizza with dried figs, pancetta & balsamic drizzle. I didn't care for it & won't be back again.
(2)Shawna L.
Yummy food, but staff seemed overwhelmed. My husband and I set out (blindly) to grab a bite prior to the Florence and the Machine concert at the Pavilion. As soon as we walked by Salvatores I smelled garlic. That delicious smell made me stop dead in my tracks and say to my hubby "we need to eat here." Upon walking in I could tell that the hostesses were frazzled. They had that "oh no we have to seat MORE people!" look in their eyes. The main dining room was pretty busy, but the new addition dining room, which was right next to the hostess station, was only half full. Once the hostess figured that out, we were seated. Our waitress came to our table promptly and we ordered drinks. She brought back some yummy crusty bread and some olive oil mixed with some soy sauce. Surprising, and fabulous, combination. For dinner hubby got steak tips and I got a ceasar salad and a individual Margarita pizza. Hubby said steak tips were super yummy, and mine was scrumptious as well. I will definitely be back.
(4)Marcus D.
I can't believe how this part of the city has morphed into an upscale promenade complete with shops and restaurants in so short a time. I met a buddy in here for beers and he got here before me, as in, like ten seconds before me, I was coming through the door when he grabbed two seats at the bar and he had to literally beat off a stampede of people who were all demanding my seat at the same time. Fortunately I was there - I hate people who say they are holding a seat, especially when it's clear that person isn't showing up anytime soon, but this was insane. There were two dudes near us who were waiting forever for a table and finally gave up and left. Who knew this place was so hot? Anywho, we had a blast in here and will be back.
(4)Andrew D.
Randomly wandered into this place after a convention, and I was pleasantly surprised. We started out with calamari and it was fresh and flavorful. The bread at the table was pretty awesome. When the pizza came out we were all surprised. We didn't expect to get such a bang for the buck in Boston. The large was enough to feed four hungry guys with no problem. As mentioned earlier, the crust had a crisp outside with a soft chewy center. My favorite. When it was done, the meal only cost us $8 a piece!
(4)JasparLamar C.
Great Pizza (and very large portion...2 slices = 1 price) but the rest of the menu is not so great. And I never appreciate additional ingredients in my meal (the stray mushroom in the nocchi...blech). The revolving counter help on the Pizza side is mixed bag of mostly unhappy slackers who make it very clear that they'd rather be someplace else
(3)Nicole M.
The text my hubby sent to our friend, who recommended we go here when we want to listen to whoever is playing at the Pavillion but aren't interested enough to actually buy a ticket: "Salvatores is really good. We're sitting outside, but we still can't hear the music. Oh wait, that's because the show is tomorrow, not tonight. I love my wife." Idiot to the n-th degree. I effed up the day! Oops. Anyway, I called earlier in the day to ask for a patio reservation around 730. They don't take rezzies for outdoor seating, but the hostess said if it got close to that time and the patio was looking tight, she'd hold a table for me. Showed up and voila! She saved the last table for us. Major service points there. Hubby got the shiraz, and I got the special mojito. He said the wine was really good, and maybe I should've gotten it instead, because my mojito was just ok. We ordered the spinach and mozzarella arancini to start, and then each had a salad - signature for me, caesar for him. It took a while for the app to come, and then when it did, it was the wrong one. We didn't care - it was a gorgeous night out. When the app arrived, it was damn tasty. My salad was just ok - I think it was the dressing I didn't like, because the mixed greens/apples/gorganzola combo is stellar - and he again really enjoyed his. We hemmed and hawed over what we were getting, and I wish I read the reviews before we went, because now I wish we had gotten the pizza. Oh well. The good thing is that this place is only about a 15min walk from my office so I know I'll be back. Maybe this time I'll actually get the day/date right and will be able to enjoy some live tunes.
(4)Dan G.
This is for the take out place. 3.5 stars really - not 4. Good food. Not amazing, but good. Large pizza slices, good sandwiches. Bread was very good. No complaints at all. Helpful staff as well.
(4)Jake M.
Bravo! As walkins we were welcomed Warmly. Salads well done and big enough for 2. Barbara's pizza great crust and 4cheeses. Jake's swordfish with chef's potato and veggies topnotch. Great ambience.
(5)Rachel R.
I have nothing but great things to say about Sals.... I started working in the seaport area 2 and a half years ago and recently in the past 6 months started going to Sals more because of their 7 dollar lunch menu, where you can get lunch size portion pasta meals, as well as amazing HUGE wraps, sandwiches, and salads all for less then 7. They also have a takeout side, where you can get slices, and the pizza is great!! This past weekend I came here with my family for dinner on Sunday night, and probably had my best experience there ever. It wasnt very crowded other then the big bar crowd watching the game, the service was great, and the dinner menu food was out of this world. For four people, we all got salads(their signature salad of lettuce, apples, gorgonzola, and house dressing is to die for), then all got meals( i got the homemade raviolis in marinara with homemade meatball which was probably the best italian meal ive had in my life), and 2 of us had 2 glasses of wine each, for a total of 115. For this type of restaurant and cuisine, you really cant beat it. Definitely try Sals out, you wont regret it!
(5)Zoe K.
So surprised at how great the food and drinks were here because it's not in the North End. Wine was amazing, seafood was super fresh and everything from the bread, sauces, even desert were delicious. WIll definitely be going there again.
(5)Keith W.
Stopped by for lunch because I saw a lot of people with pizza from this place. When I got to the restaurant the line was almost out the door, but it moved quickly and I ordered a margherita pizza which was huge -- basically a 1/4 of a large pizza. The crust had a nice crisp, yet chewy texture and a nice flavored sauce with fresh basil. For a quick lunch at only $5, it was a great deal and somewhere I would stop by again if I were in the area.
(4)Huan z.
A restaurant with yummy food close to the ocean. It's is a very busy restaurant. Reservation is recommended. Pasta and bread were carefully prepared. Cocktail was well made. Two Thumbs up!
(3)Jarrod L.
I've only had take-out pizza from here, but it was wonderful to have real pizza while visiting after all the years of living in the western US with it's lack of proper, thin and floppy pizza.
(4)Jackie G.
I don't frequent Southie often... or at all but I happened to be in the area for a convention/event and somehow ended up at Salvatore's for dinner. This place was delicious!! I filled up on bread and oil but still continued to order an appetizer, entree and dessert. I started off with a glass of sangria (my personal favorite) which wasn't the best sangria I've ever had, there was too much juice or something and not enough wine but it was decent. I had garlic bread for an app, it was really cheesy but soooo good!!! And then I had chicken and shrimp pesto penne which was DELICIOUS, I'm talking melts in your mouth run home to rave about it on Yelp delicious!! Of course I waited a week to rave about it on yelp but you get the point. Then for dessert, how I even ate dessert I'm not quite sure how I had room but nevertheless I got the chocolate fudge brownie sundae thing took like 2 bites and thought I was going to throw up, not because it was disgusting but because I had eaten wayyy to much. Needless to say, the very fun and exciting girls night on the town turned into a very lame and boring night laying in bed with a stomachache from overeating all of this exceptional food but it was worth it!!!
(5)Marietta A.
I was going to give it one star, but sometimes I go here for take-out pizza slices during work and they are great.. Went for dinner on a Thursday night with two friends. We were told the wait would be 45 mins, they took our phone number and we grabbed some seats at the bar. At around 45 minutes we went up to just check in and see if they knew how much longer, etc. One of the 3 hostesses up there was incredible rude to my friend, told us "15 minutes, maybe more" and walked away. So back to our bar seats we went. After 25 minutes we went back up to check and another hostess said it would be 10 minutes more. So we wait, and finally get a phone call that our table is ready. We go up to the stand, and low and behold, there is no table ready. So another 10 minutes goes by till we are finally seated. Our waiter arrives and we are starving and already know what we want. I ordered the chicken and broccoli alfredo. When it arrived it looked like the kitchen was so backed up that I got the remnants of whatever was leftover and it was thrown on my plate. After we left and about 40 minutes later I felt incredibly ill. I can't say for sure that it was the food, but I'm not going back there.
(2)Melissa D.
It's a great take out experience but skip the restaurant. Sal's Pizza has brought their pizza to Boston and added about $2-3 more to all their menu items, probably to pay the lease. They were nearly empty and somehow the waitress was in the weeds (she had 3 tables including us!) The busser was there more than the waitress which was very disappointing. Onto the food, Don't try the Caesar salad pizza unless you just want a salad with a big side order of bread. But definitely try their meatball, ricotta pizza, very crispy and evenly coated with goodness. Their mozzarella wedges were good, not great. It's probably a great takeout place for the residents at the waterfront towers but it may take me awhile to come back here until they work on their staff.
(2)Beth B.
Went here on a Thursday night after a work-type happy hour at the Whiskey Priest. Sat at the bar, had great & quick service, got a meat-laden pizza. The pizza had a great crust - not thin, but obviously hand tossed and not thick - and the quality of the toppings was lovely. Our bartendress was helpful for us and kept up with a fairly light, post-9pm-on-a-Thursday-night crowd.
(4)Benjamin T.
Stopped by on a Friday night a small wait time was appreciated, but the bar design was not. The bar is not designed well for waiting for a table. There is not a lot of room and difficult to even stand let alone order a drink. Was seated in about 20 minutes, quicker than expected. Started with the braised rib and bruschetta for appetizers. The braised ribs where very tender and flavorful and a nice combination with cheese polenta. However, the bruschetta lacked flavor and seasoning. Decided to go with a pizza and wish I didn't. The size was enormous and was looking forward to sink my teeth into great looking toppings. To my disappointment the pizza crust tasted and felt like cardboard. If you do go stay away from the pizza and you might have a better experience.
(2)Kelly C.
I love Sals, they have the best linguini with clams and bbq pizza with red onions. Definately tops anything in the vicinity of southie/seaport district that I've had.
(5)L. G.
I have been here many times (I work right down the street) for different occasions--lunch, dinner, cocktails--and had mixed experiences. The food is very inconsistent. One day I order a salad and it comes just as described. Another day I order the same salad and it is missing ingredients and comes with plain ripped up bread instead of focaccia croutons? Seriously? The pizza's not bad, the pasta is OK, sandwiches and wraps are OK, but nothing to write home about. I have had some good experiences here, but the bad ones seem to taint my view I do still come here occasionally because it's convenient, but it's definitely not top of the list.
(2)Liz S.
Great food and atmosphere!! Area of improvement could be the service but overall very happy with my dining experience. I would certainly not hesitate to go there again!
(4)Drew F.
Yeah, they got got excellent pastas and huge pizzas and do more take-out with more sanwich options (they expanded into the long-empty space of Pressed Sandwiches. But they allso got BAD SERVICE. THere's a blonde female bartender who pulls her hair back. If you are a female, she will IGNORE you. Whilst I am clearly a male, the female I was meeting at the bar arrived before me and filled me in on the sexual discrimination. An occasional look around for the rest of the night confirmed the original assesment. So ladies, if you come in alone, sit next to single men or you won't be noticed. Since I work around the corner I used to order pizzas or calzones for lunch or dinner. No longer do I bother. Half the time you call ahead for a take-out order it is no where to be found when you do arrive. The typical responce from the counter staff (all of whom surely got the superlative in Jr. High, "Most Likely to drop out of High School") is a bewildered look, and the more astonished query, "Calzone"? The non-valedictorian's cohort will beack him up by saying, "Nah, no one made a calzone. You want one? 20 minutes." Too bad half my 30 minute break is over by the time the closing line is uttered. Time for another mystery meat log at Seven-Eleven...
(2)Erica C.
So, my fiancé and I decided to stop in here after the flower show at the Seaport World Trade Center. We should have known to turn around after we realized it was the only restaurant not busy and actually dead during the flower show. We decided to eat at the bar because the tables in the back seemed to uptight for what looked like a lunch place. I ordered the vegetarian wrap because it really sounds delicious on the menu. Grilled eggplant, sauteed zucchini, summer squash, mixed greens, sliced tomato and herb aioli YUM! Well, Salvatore's here is my problem with you. Please do not advertise something on your menu and then produce something completely different and of such poor quality and expect me not to notice. What I got was a wrap with lettuce, frozen green beans and broccoli. No aioli, no dressing, just a poor excuse for a vegetarian wrap. I am sorry but if I had known that you were falsely advertising on your menu, I wouldn't have ordered it and attempted to try something else or better yet gone somewhere else. Maybe I will stop by for a slice of pizza from the take out area because that's what it only seems to be good for.
(1)Briana B.
Food was 5 stars, service at the bar was a 4. Got the baked meatballs and highhhhly recommend them! They have a bunch of flavors in them that we did not except. Also got the appetizer margarita pizza and caprese. The caprese was bomb! perfect amount of basil, mozzarella, and tomato. The mozzarella was very fresh as well. Pizza margarita was nice and thin and baked to perfection.
(4)Mike H.
This place is pretty good. Not great, but pretty good. It's down in the Seaport District which isn't people's first stop in Boston. It seems to draw most of its crowd from the people that live around there and ICA go-ers. First of all, I love their bar. The atmosphere is great and casual but still classy. My only gripe with it is that the whole restaurant is laid out in an odd, long shape so the bar being right at the front was odd. The food was great, since the portion sizes are huge. Once the Seaport District becomes more populated though, I can see this going down. I got the Gnocci, which was unspeakably good. I'd definitely recommend it. I've come here a few times in the last few months, and I can see myself coming back, but I would need a reason. Many other closer restaurants to Boston, but this place is solid overall.
(4)A C.
A regular lunch spot for me. For quick service, sit at the bar...even if you got 6 people. The spinach ravioli with cream sauce is awesome but has been taken off the menu and sometime they offer it for dinner. I just have to ask each time if they have it and they will give you a lunch portion. All of the food has been consistently good but the portion is a hit or miss. You would think pasta is cheap enough to give you more of it.
(3)Chris P.
I was all psyched up to like Salvatore's. It's just down the road from where I work, the price point per entree is reasonable-ish, and the atmosphere and decor are definitely fun. However, when push comes to shove, the food was just not great. Wasn't horrible, but also not nearly good enough for us to come back unless pressed. My wife got the chicken parm, and I got a pasta abruzzese dish with mafalde pasta and pancetta in a spicy sauce. My wife's chicken parm was OK, but nothing to write home about - the red sauce in her dish was bland and unappealing. The sauce in my dish was zesty and good, but my pasta was cooked inconsistently, there were a few bits that were downright chewy and half cooked seeming. The crowning bleh for both dishes was the preponderance of cherry tomatoes. LOTS of them. Firstly, I'm not used to seeing these guys in italian dishes like this, and secondly, while I would be delighted to be surprised, the net result is not good - they impart a really strong, tart flavor that overwhelms the sauce and overall ruins the dish, plus a bit bite of squishy flabby cooked cherry tomato is not the texture I am looking for in my italian food. So, great atmosphere, nice staff, great location, but truly meh food. Sad, really, as I said I was primed to like this place :)
(2)Jawana G.
I signed up for an account just to review this restaurant. Don't get me wrong - they have delicious pizza. If you're in the area, definitely come in for a slice of pickup. However, if you're ordering a pizza - DONT BOTHER UNLESS YOU LOVE WASTING TIME. On two occasions I've ordered pizza for pickup. The first time they didnt even start making the pizza until I arrived (when the pizza should've been ready). Today, I ordered a pizza and went to pick it up only to find that they NEVER SENT IN THE ORDER!! gah All in all, great pizza, aweful management. Good luck
(2)Cport J.
Sal's is really two different places: a fine dining modern Italian restaurant on one side, and a very good pizza/calzone take-out place on the other side. From what I understand, they have a chain of pizza places north of Boston, and this is their first fine dining establishment. They have a pretty good location, across the street from the harbor and close to the Bank of America Pavilion, near all of the new Seaport hotels, the World Trade Center, and the BCEC. I now make it a point to stop there to get a slice on my way to BoA Pavilion shows, since their pizza is way better than anything at the Pavilion (although they do have pretty good clam chowder there for some reason). With the basics out of the way, let me say that I am of the opinion that their pizza is one of the best slices in town, up there with New York Pizza in the South End. It's a massive, massive slice of pizza. Each slice is one quarter of a 19" pizza. The slices are priced accordingly, $3-4 depending on the toppings. At a place as good as Sal's, I go with plain cheese. I would describe it as a New York-style slice, just slightly thicker than the average very thin NY slice. The fine dining side has modern decor and modern Italian cuisine. I've gone there for lunch with a big group (busy, call ahead) and dinner for two (usually not a problem to walk in, pretty quiet and uncrowded). I've had 2-3 different dishes and enjoyed them all. The appetizers are particularly good. What can I say, I'm a sucker for Arancini. Prices are perhaps a bit high but in line with other options in the area (Morton's, LTK), with a few good lunch deals. Portions are pretty generous but not overly so. They also have outdoor seating, which is a huge bonus in good weather. Bottom Line: You must try the pizza. If you work/live/visit the Seaport waterfront, it's a very good restaurant option, and the dining area is very nice and new.
(4)Courtney H.
Ordered calamari & the spinach & ricotta pizza. Pizza was perfect!
(4)Doug M.
Business meeting and dinner where I ordered the French Onion Soup (way too big of a portion) which was decent and the Spinach and Asiago Cheese Raviolis which were phenomenal.
(4)John S.
Update: Just tried the pizza. Great char, excellent sauce, wonderful cheese. Fresh and made with love.
(4)Judy M.
My friend and I walked in early Saturday night (7:00ish) and were able to sit right down at the bar, right in front of the flat screen showing the Sox game. We started with delicious, icy cold martinis and then split a cesear salad, small bar (6") pizza and scallops in a lemonchello creme sauce - fabulous!! Bartender was sweet and ever so quick with a refill. Crowd was happy - good food, good drink, good company and decently priced (considering drinks). Who needs more??
(5)Tonya Lynne P.
I only had the pizza so will speak to that. Yum yum. Margarita slice was fresh. Sauce amazing.
(4)Brian B.
Hey... Whaddya lookin' at, huh... I'll breaka 'ya face... It's that kind of Italian food, but with a big contemporary makeover - from the food to the decor. It's like nouveau riche Italian food. I like this place. A lot. Because it doesn't stray too far from its blue collar roots, its got all of the standards. And, more - the nouveau part. Everything is always fresh. I've dined on the Signature Pizzas [Sausage & Ricotta; Margherita; Meat Lover - I lova' 'da meat; Spinach, Tomato, and Feta] and they were all awesome, fresh, and sized in just the right portion. They're all thin crust deliciousness, not over-sauced, and with the right, judicious mix of toppings. Don't come here for fatboy pizza. You'll leave hungry, you fatty. Oh, wait. I forgot - it has a fat boy pizza - a 19", 3lb pizza for you. Its entrees are special, too [Gnocchi Mammarosa - light & fluffy; Veal Genovese - cooked just right - tender; Amatriciana - lovely sauce that complements the pasta, not drowns it]. And, for you lightweights - the Salvatore's Signature salad is as good as lettuce, cheese, and dressing can be. For those on go: the takeout is just as good, and has always been timely for me - never a delay, and always waiting for me hot and fresh. For those with rugrats: in warmer weather it's great for the kiddies because you can sit outside with all the accompanying urban distractions. We bring our little knucklehead here all the time when its warm. The staff loves kids and always come over to entertain him when they have a free moment. I never feel guilty bringing my boy here. You shouldn't either. Remember, it's nice, but not stuck up nice.
(4)George W.
Larges Chicken Parm sandwich ever! solid price great food! cant go wrong with Sal's
(4)christina c.
Went here for a company dinner party (there are only 6 of us) and had a bottle of wine at the bar while we waited for everyone. The wine was Menage trois and it was a pretty light red wine from cali. Then we had the tomato and mozzarella salad, calamari, chicken fingers, and big shrimp on toast. Everything was eaten but all the chicken fingers. My co workers loved the calamari, I thought was fried in a heavy batter, I like the lighter kind. For dinner I had the swordfish with no sauce or butter, and jokingly said, "you know make it taste awful" and to my surprise it was still really juicy and the lemon garnish was just enough flavor for me. It was an overall okay experience. A little pricey for me but I wasn't paying so it worked out.
(3)Sheila B.
This place is a hidden gem in the Seaport area. The food is fantastic, I highly recommend the eggplant parm and the ravioli. The service here is superb. We had a rehearsal dinner here and the staff went out of their way for all of the guests, the food was fantastic and prices are excellent. It was so fantastic that on the spot we arranged to have an after party the very next night for our daughters wedding. It was a perfect ending to the day. the manager Mike is attentive and welcoming, his staff is friendly and professional....we will be back!
(5)David M.
I went to Salvatore's late on a Friday night. I was surprised how reasonable the prices are given the neighborhood it's located in. My friend and I were initially offered a table in the bar area that had these very high chairs. We immediately asked if we could be seated somewhere else and the hostess found as a 'normal' table right away in the dining room. We share an order of fried mozzarella that came with this garlic cream sauce. It was out of this world good!!! I ordered the Chicken Marsala and my friend ordered the Shrimp Scampi. She kept taking bites from my Chicken Marsala that we ended up trading. It was that good. The Shrimp Scampi was very good. It was not to oily or buttery like most places. It had a nice hint of lemon to it as well. The only problem with it was that the shrimp was a little bit rubbery from being overcooked. Our waitress was also very nice too!
(4)Jeffrey K.
We were directed to this place by the hotel staff. We had the calamari for an appetizer, I had the lobster mac-n-cheese for the meal and my wife had the caesar salad pizza. My lobster mac-n-cheese was a little light on the lobster and the wife's salad pizza was to say the least just OK. Maybe the pizza would make this a four star but overall I am really just giving this a three star.
(3)Barney B.
it's a pizza joint. a good one, but really it's just a pizza joint. so it's a bit odd to see a private room behind swanky colored walls, yet still be in the middle of a pizza joint. it's even weirder to have a bachelorette party in the room. but the food and service, not half bad. especially for a (you guessed it) pizza joint
(3)Jay D.
Ate here for lunch yesterday with the family. If you're seeing a show at the Pavilion, or checking out the ICA its right there, in the middle of both. On a nice day, you could leave your car parked at the ICA and take a ten minute walk to Salvatores. Its split between a long skinny dining room with a bar up front, and a small pizza counter for quick lunch bites. The pizza side doesn't have seating. They had a decent wine list, of which we tried a few. They were going to be having a private holiday party at 5pm when we called and recommended we get there by 2pm to have a relaxed dining experience. It was nice to know to plan for that, rather than be rushed once there. We tried their Bruschetta and Caesar Salad to start. Both were above average, although, now living in CA, i'm spoiled with fresh veggies and greens so the Caesar was a step down, but still better than many Boston Caesars. Their fresh bread with oil was excellent. The lunch menu was super affordable. I think pretty much everything was $7, from apps to sandwiches to entrees. They include the pizza menu, from which I ordered their spinach and ricotta 12" for $12. It was delicious! Excellent dough. My parents each had a pasta dish, both were very satisfied. I can see them being a staple in that area for years to come.
(4)Bo P.
We're from San Francisco where we love the North Beach Italian food and are die-hard fans of Tony Gemignani's Napoletana. And then there's Salvatore's in South Boston---love their margherita pizza, all ten thumbs up! (But if you're in our neck of the woods---make sure you go to Tony's place.)
(4)Jamie M.
This is not the best restaurant I have been to but I'm giving it 5 stars because I have been 3 times, and each time it has been great. We sit at one of the hightops in bar area and it's a nice atmosphere. The apps, drinks, dinners are all great. Our servers have been friendly and quick. I highly recommend the haddock meal, the pizzas, and any of the homemade pasta dishes. I normally never, ever order ziti and meatballs when I go out to eat but I decided to do that at Salvatores and I loved it. Great sauce, perfectly cooked pasta and 2 large meatballs for a very reasonable price.
(5)Ash T.
Apart from the butternut squash ravioli, everything else was ok.
(3)Shelli S.
The food was great and when they couldn't find our reservation, the manager found us a table quickly so we could attend our concert. We appreciated the effort. In addition, our waitress was great and very nice. The pulled pork and pineapple pizza and prosciutto and fig pizza were amazing.
(5)Anthony F.
Food was ok.
(3)Bill B.
Love Sal's!!! If you're up for a good, inexpensive dinner, go sit at the bar and order off the bar menu. The portions are large enough to order two things of the bar menu and fill you up. Add in a couple glasses of wine and it's a pretty inexpensive night. Bartenders are always nice. Great place to go before a concert or if you feel like hanging out by the water.
(4)Colin N.
Well. Salvatores. I took a friend here after a trip to the ICA. I have to say - I was surprised. They put is in a private room. It was unnecessarily romantic. I think maybe I was underdressed for the main dining area? Bah! The food was typical american italian fare. Everything came with pasta. It was tasty and portions were huge. Decor was modern and nice, but a little generic looking. I don't recall anything that makes me want to go back again.
(3)Jennifer K.
I thought the food was great, and our waiter happened to be someone I had had before at a different restaurant. One of those very helpful waiters who will literally tell you if youa re going to be dissapointed with your meal, and encourages you to reconsider. I love when they do this, it is so helpful when you are throwing money around at a restaurant. The bar was packed, and it took a few minutes for an yone to realize we were waiting to be seated, but overall, it was a good experience. PS the butternut squash ravioli is to die for.
(4)Pete K.
I usually stop in and grab a slice when I am working in the area. You can get slices at the pickup area next to the restaurant. The slices are enormous and they usually have a good selection of toppings available. You may need to have good timing ( or luck ) to get there when they have the display case full of pies. I encountered this once and it was truly an amazing sight. Otherwise, there will be some delicious pizza ready to be heated ( or not. Your call. ) but not nearly as much. A slice of cheese is about 3 bucks and toppings are extra. It's worth stopping in. I hear that the restaurant is very good too.
(4)Debra L.
I went out on a limb and recommended this place to my dining companions last night although it's brand spanking new, had only one Yelp review and no website. I'm glad I did. It was exceptionally good! I don't know where the other reviewer got the idea that this place was supposed to be "authentic" because I didn't get that vibe at all. Sure, the menu is traditional Italian but the atmosphere is not traditional Italian restaurant at all - and that part I liked. They have a great bar area and a modern dining room and a lot of outdoor seating. The place is all windows. It's hardly "romantic" or "cozy" but you can get that in the North End (and pay a lot more for it and not be able to find anywhere to park...but I digress). They start you off with a really good rustic bread with olive oil infused with red pepper and garlic. Portions were really large, prices were great, service was excellent! None of the hiccups you often see when a new place is just starting out. Our waiter was a seasoned pro. Wine list was great too. If you can't already tell, I really liked this place. I had the Rissotto special and I'm still thinking about it today. Seriously. Shrimp, gorgonzola and green apples - incredible combination. And the portion was so large that I ate enough to be full and still had a lot to spare for my boyfriend and his father to share. They had the lobster & shrimp fra diavlo (which I tried - delicious) and linguini with clams. I didn't try that one but he really enjoyed it. Now, I'm an Irish girl who grew up on boiled food so what do I know? But these 2 are really Italian and they were even impressed. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the pizza - it looked delicious. I was also really glad to see they have a take out section where you can get pizza by the slice. Plus, the Seaport district is lovely on a summer night and it's nice to see that there are finally some new places popping up. This is a perfect place for dinner if you're going to the ICA or a concert at the BofA Pavillion. Oh, and this place is right next to LTK and it blows LTK away! If I had to find one teeny tiny thing to complain about (and I do because that's just who I am) I would say that $8 for one chocolate dipped cannoli seemed a bit steep) but the reasonable entree prices more than made up for it.
(5)Jeff S.
Everything tends to taste the same here after a while. They are friendly but there always seems to be a bit if chaos to the staff. Overall a good solid meal for your value.
(3)Lauren S.
Great atmosphere, not too crowded. The gnocci and chicken parm are AMAZING! Will definitely return!
(4)Christina T.
I came here with my former co-workers for lunch one spring afternoon. I've never spent much time in South Boston, mostly because it is inconvienant to get to but that shouldn't deter you from trying Salvatore's in South Boston. I had the pizza and it was wonderful with it's thin, crunchy, flaky crust that was topped with fresh and simple ingredients. Although I've had better pizza namely in NYC, their pizza is on my list of favorites.
(4)Yvonne P.
I took my girlfriend there for her birthday. I guess they were getting ready to close but they took us in anyway! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was warm and great. The atmosphere was very laid back and comfortable while the restaurant is very stylish. We could actually have a conversation without having to yell over loud music lol. We're planning on going back very soon :) Loved it.
(5)Alex J.
This is a great addition to South Boston's Waterfront, between the World Trade Center and the Bank Boston Pavillion. They have a trendy "Tuscan" decor, with a nice bar area and seating outside. I am not sure how Tuscan it really is, but it is not bad. The food purports to "combine the best of both northern and southern Italian cooking." Frankly, the menu looks great, but it does not seem to cry authentic to me. They have many gourmet pizza's, one of which my wife had. It was very good. It was listed as a flat bread, but the crust was standard pizza crust, not as thin as you'd expect for a "flat bread" pizza. I had a pasta dish, which was fantastic. The pasta was very fresh, the ragu was excellent as well as the mushrooms and tomatoes. The wine list is very good. There seem to be more reds than whites, but there were plenty of choices. Prices were good. The place was packed but there was a concert at the Pavillion, so I am not sure if this is like this on off nights. If you go here prior to a concert, I suggest you call ahead and make reservations. One of the interesting things was that Mayor Menino was dining a few tables away with some of his staff. His table seemed to be pretty happy with the food and the service. One complaint I have is the lack of air conditioning. We went on a very hot night (80s) and it was quite steamy in the dining area. We felt pretty bad for the wait staff.
(4)Ribblet N.
Service is good, but took my order wrong. Hot bread is a big plus, mainly they are a pizza shop though. So, ordered a 19" half/half meat lovers and Hawaii style. Crust was big, most of the pizza was super soggy, couldn't eat much of it. Also got the chicken finger appetizer - was a LOT of chicken, a little over cooked. But would rather have it overcooked then undercooked.
(3)John S.
Being from New York and having pizza in my DNA, I can confidently say that Salvatore's pizza could rival most joints here on Long Island. The pies are fairly large and inexpensive (about 12 dollars), which I wouldn't have expected from a place on the North End. The staff here is friendly and the service is quick. Bottom Line: There's pizza in Boston, then there's Salvatore's pizza.
(4)Jay W.
I love this place... I always sit and the bar and the service is excellent. The best is the BBQ chicken pizza and the chicken marsala. They have the best BBQ chicken pizza of any place in town. The only downside is that parking is difficult in the area unless you want to park in a garage. A cab is usually a good idea unless you live right in the area.
(5)Southie G.
I ate at Salvatores for a holiday dinner with the company. Our service was very good and the diners in our group liked their meals as a whole. I, on the other hand, wasn't thrilled with my meal. That was my fault though, I ordered something that I should have known I would not like. I ordered a lemon Cello fish dish. It was far too sweet for my taste however the fish was cooked perfectly. The only thing this restaurant can improve upon is the atmosphere. The restaurant has a nice modern decor but its bright, kind of like a cafeteria. I would have preferred dim lighting with my meal. That always makes me want to linger for just one more drink.
(3)Rachel S.
I've been here a few times as well as ordered the pizza for take-out and the food is always really good. I definitely recommend getting the mussels. The sauce that they are in is so good - very flavorful with garlic and other spices and they give you a lot of crostini to soak up all the yummy sauce. Recently they changed the menu though and I missing the smoked salmon pasta dish that they used to have. It sounds weird but it was soooo good! I hope they bring it back!
(4)E. F.
Seriously, the absolute most amazing pizza you will ever taste. Ever. The take out place next door has the original Sal's 3 pound pizza's. 1/4 of a pizza is considered a slice and is only 3 bucks!! The restaurant itself has great thin crust gourmet pizza. The salmon and capers is amazing... I hope they still have it!
(5)Nicole E.
Nestled in the Seaport District. Great bar area and outdoor seating, right across from the Pavillion so perfect when there's a show in town. Try the butternut squash ravioli and experiment with the martini menu!
(4)Maria P.
I went here for lunch the other day which checking out a nearby apartment building. I loved the food. I had the calamari as an appetizer and the chicken parmesan. Both were very good and the portions were huge. The only reason I knocked a star off was because the service was a little slow, which I don't understand because there were very few people around for lunch (well lunch for me that day, this was around 4:30 pm). Other than that, I would recommend it to anyone!
(4)Oz L.
Great place to grab good inexpensive food ... especially at the bar. Great bar menu also with $4 martinis!!! Ask for Michael at the bar....
(4)Diana G.
GREAT place for pizza! I tried sausage & mushroom, and it was delicious! Also, the prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is very nice! Stop in here for a quick bite before a show at the Bank of America Pavilion or after a visit to the ICA. You won't be dissappointed.
(5)Meg W.
Went there last night before a concert and did not have a great experience. Our server was really nice and attentive but I am gluten free and was very excited to see they have a gluten free pasta option. I got the pesto and although the texture of the pasta was great the sauce was creamy and did not have the basil oily goodness. It was more of a poorly made cream sauce with some herbs and the cream addition was not reflected on the menu. My friend got a margarita pizza and said the flavor was great but the dough did not taste like anything. It lacked salt and needed to be cooked a bit longer as it was doughy. I was told the bread at the beginning of the meal was very good but everything else left something to be desired.
(2)Christy K.
Went to Salvatore's after we had plans to go to the Mexican place across the street. The Mexican place had an over 2 hour wait (why they don't take reservations is beyond me). So we headed to Salvatore's and they were able to seat us right away. The place was busy and the staff seemed really overwhelmed, but the food was really good. I had one of the specials, it was a chicken gorgonzola risotto. YUMMY! One really really negative thing about this place. The ladies bathroom was absolutely disgusting. Overflowing trash, clogged toilet, no toilet paper (except in the clogged stall) and water all over the sink. It was horrifying.
(3)Brandon D.
Salvatore's is definitely worth the 5 stars. Wow. First off, drinks. I had a Michelle's old fashioned. It was much sweeter and less bitter then your traditional old fashioned but still delicious. This was made with black cherry Jim Beam and muddled mint on the bottom but it worked and I ordered several throughout the dinner. Second, and most importantly, the food. The plan was to order 2 entrees and split them. We ordered the gnocchi and sausage and a large eggplant pizza. The waitress warned us about the large but we brushed her off figuring "how big can it really be?". It was pretty big. Like, really, really big. Needless to say, the gnocchi went and the pizza came home. Affordable prices for its Harbourside location in Boston and a much better choice then Legal across the street. Also a nice alternative to the North End. I will definitely be back at Salvatore's!
(5)Michaela C.
Honestly, I feel bad writing negative reviews sometimes but this is necessary. I work in the area and last Saturday I called in an order to pick up. I walked down to get my calzone 20 minutes after calling, and when I got there they hadn't even started getting it ready yet! I would understand if they were busy but they weren't doing anything when I walked in except laughing and talking about their days. It took over 35 minutes from when I came in, even though I called ahead, for my order to be done and I had to ask twice about it and both times they said they'd get it started soon. When I got back to work and we tried to get eating... They made us the wrong thing! Normally this wouldn't be too bad but a few weeks back we tried to order a veggie wrap and whoever answered the phone said there were no veggies at all that they could use, which barely makes sense. When I got there that time, they had endless veggies for other things but the girl said she couldn't make me a veggie wrap... Awful service but good food!
(2)Lindsay C.
We went to the to-go side of Salvatore's, an offshoot of the main restaurant, complete with its own patio. Here, they have pizza by the slice (and whole pies), salads, drinks, etc. There's a couple of small 1-2 seater tables inside, and then 4 or more patio tables outside. At around 7:15PM, they only had a couple of slices of their chicken/bacon (and some with ranch) slices ready. I decided on a slice of the chicken/bacon, not knowing that the rest of my party was planning on waiting for the pepperoni pizza that apparently, was cooking in the oven. The 5 minute wait promised ended up being more like 15. The slices are huge (about 2 of the regular size slices, or 1/4 of a pizza). My chicken/bacon pizza had definitely been there awhile. The chicken was a bit dried out, and the pizza overall lacked the flavor I expected. It was reasonable for a quick bite to eat, but I definitely would order something different in the future. The guys really seemed to enjoy their pepperoni slices, but I noticed they were really greasy (like, dripping grease). Finally, they only have one shaker of red pepper flakes and one shaker of parmesan cheese. I had to commandeer the parm from a table who had taken it prisoner... Summation: big slice of decent pizza suitable for abating hunger. May take a little longer than you're expecting. I'd love to go back and hit up the actual restaurant at some point, those pictures just look too good!
(3)Anthony C.
Awesome staff!!! Food was incredible, everyone cleaned they're plates. Will definitely be back!!
(5)Riley B.
Man, Salvatore's was a giant disappointment based off of the reviews. My dad and I got a to go cheese pie at around 10pm to be our dinner. As you can imagine, we were hungry enough to eat a horse at that point. So when a good looking pizza like that isn't good, it really makes me sad. It just wasn't good at all. Maybe dining in is better, but with the multitude of amazing pizza joints in Boston, don't include this one on your list.
(2)Anne J.
Ordered two large pizzas to-go. Light, chewy crusts. Healthful and plentiful toppings. Fresh greens and cheeses. These pies were not at all greasy. Service was so slow at the take-out counter that our guests got tired of waiting at home for the food and left. We got to eat prosciutto&arugula pizza and spinach&feta cheese for days.
(3)Dig D.
Hunger and proximity to hotel ruled our decision here. Turned out to be an exceptional choice. Michael was very kind and accommodating in getting our party of 6 in without a reservation on a beautiful and busy Saturday night on the waterfront. On the patio no less. Service was impeccable - not once did we want for anything. The food was delicious and we sampled a wide variety. Some of the best calamari I've ever eaten, the apple gorgonzola salad was great - would suggest adding candied pecan or walnut. The citrus salmon was wonderful - an explosion of flavor and the fish was fresh. The shrimp/lobster ravioli was to die for - in a vodka cream sauce reminiscent of a savory bisque. The filet, not on the normal menu but the nights special, was melt in your mouth tender rivaling that of any a la carte chop house. So, if you find yourself on the south-side - the Westin waterfront in particular - save the cab fare and take the 7 minute walk on D street to the water. You'll be glad you did. Say hello to Michael for me.
(5)Tanya Y.
While visiting Salvatore's other locations, I've liked it enough to come back every so often. Unfortunately, our first experience at this Seaport location was particularly unpleasant. We came on a Monday specifically seeking out the lunch menu at around 12 noon. We were seated in the bar area and given the dinner menu, however, due to larger reservation parties and graduations that have been going on throughout the weekend. We were given the complementary bread and served our waters, and placed our orders after. We decided to go with the Spicy Chili Chicken Flatbread (roasted chicken, sweet chili sauce, mozzarella, torn basil, $11) to start, Gnocchi and Sausage (potato gnocchi, sweet onions, marinara, goat cheese, $16), and Steak Tips (1 pound of marinated steak tips, hand cut fries, coleslaw, $24) for our main courses. While sitting at the bar area, we noted that other patrons who came after us and placed their order after us, received our food before we did. We waited for a good 35-40 minutes before our main courses were brought out by a food runner, when we inquired about our flat bread appetizer. We were then approached by our waitress stating that they were backed up in the kitchen, and that it should be out shortly. Backed up? For real? It's one thing if there was a miscommunication problem, or if it was forgotten, but don't tell us a blatant lie that the restaurant is backed up. The larger reserved parties hadn't arrived, there were not that many people dining here in the first place, and often, it seemed as if 2-4 waitresses/waiters were standing around idly. While waiting for our flatbread to come out, we dug into the gnocchi, which is by standard always good at all locations. If it weren't for the gnocchi, this entire experience would have been a disappointment. When we took a bite of the steak tips, they were cold and lacked flavor. Our waitress approached us one more time to inquire if everything was okay, and we told her our dissatisfaction with the steak tips. She took it away, apologized, and a few minutes later, brought it back out. The temperature of the steak was definitely warmer, however, it still lacked flavor. Eventually, we packed most of it to go because we were full from eating all the complementary bread while waiting for our food to come. Before, leaving, we were approached by a manager who apologized further for the mistakes made, and were given a $25 gift card to use to give them another chance. The gesture from the manager was greatly appreciated, however, it doesn't change the experience we had. I will write an update when/if we decide to come back to this location.
(2)Nicole D.
LOVE THIS PLACE!! Had this amazing marretta stuffed mozzarella with fresh figs appetizer (special of the day) sitting outside in the beautiful patio area with excellent service by the staff!
(5)Stephanie T.
I've been here a few times now, and while the food is pretty good the service is SLOW. I have been here when its crowded, been out on the patio, and been in the restaurant mid afternoon when there were only 3 other tables filled, and service is always so so so slow. We waited for almost an hour for our pizzas, with no explanation or apology from the waitress. They also never refilled out water glasses (my biggest pet peeve in the restaurant). Basically if you aren't in a rush the food is good, but there are much better options nearby.
(2)John B.
Once again I was a Nervous-Nellie making good on a Gilt City coupon. Would this be mediocre-ville once again? I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. It's a clean, interestingly designed eating space with great proximity to the water and Blue Hills Pavilion (for when your you need to relive your glory days and see the Styx/Eddie Money double bill). Service: 4 Stars The waitress was very nice. She was informed, attentive (but not hovering) and quite charming. She was very patient appealing to the whims of a 7 year old and a stressed out adult who "misplaced" his wallet. Food: 3 Stars There are just too many better tasting options for Italian food for the Salvatore's to warrant 4 stars. I wouldn't say that this is strictly "old school" Italian faire. I think of it as being "Italian-ish," with the menu dominated with standby favourites such as pasta bolognese, veal/chicken parm and saltimbocca, along with more "American" dishes such as a steak and blue cheese salad. The entrees tasted fresh and relatively flavourful. There wasn't anything we ordered that made you say "Bam, I gotta come back here and get me some more of that..." But.., I have to say it wasn't bad. There was certainly nothing offensive. The portions were decently sized and reasonably priced. The bottom line..., we'll be back. It's a conveniently located, relatively tasty, reasonably priced family dining option for when going to the North End just seems to be a bridge too far.
(3)Kevin C.
Just went there because we were looking for a nearby place to eat. Like any restaurant in the area that day, it was near empty since the depressing weather kept everyone indoors. The place was dim... I know it's a trend with certain dining places, but this place was very dim. Upon entry, the hostess greeted us and we asked for a table for a party of four; her immediate response was "oh, I'll have to clean a table then", and walks off to set a table, but our first thought was "what about other tables? The place was near empty!" Luckily a server came to the rescue and showed us to a table that did not need cleaning and was immediately available. Though I did not know what was happening that day, but everyone in the restaurant seem to be dropping things, from utensils to glasses, even the customers! Dropping stuff, that is... Not dropping the customers. That would be awful. I ordered an easy Alfredo pasta, since I wasn't in the mood to go crazy with the bad weather being a dampener. My friend ordered a Margaretta pizza. Our food took a little long to get there, or it might've felt like a long time since it was quiet... And dark. We made a joke that they may have dropped our food and had to remake. A little while longer our food came and it was mediocre, maybe it was the lack of traffic that day, but the chefs certainly didn't feel spirited enough to whip up a few meals. So we finished our meal and left. Nothing special could be mentioned for this visit. I blame the weather, mostly.
(2)Frankie C.
Great service HOT food very fast staff was very very accommodating I will be coming back the chicken broccoli Alfredo was good and I had a taste of the shrimp and scollop divalo and it was out of this world. Very good place to eat defiantly recommend and if there were 6 stars or more this place deserves it!
(5)Kathy C.
Loved it! We were a party of 5 and sat outside on a beautiful summer evening. We started with amazing martinis and white sangria (our favorite!), there was also a pretty good selection of draft beer for our beer fans. The bread and olive oil/garlic/balsamic dip was delicious to start. Also had the garlic bread as an app with cheese which we all loved....plenty for 5 people. For entrees we had the citrus salmon, chicken parm, salmon salad and chicken marsala and we all practically licked our plates clean. The service was fast and friendly. We will be back!
(5)Tony W.
A sirloin steak that was perfect and the best calamari ever. Good service and a nice quiet atmosphere. I'll be back.
(5)Lauren B.
My friend and I came here for dinner on a random Tuesday night. I live in the Seaport, and she was looking for some Italian fare. Although Sal's gets so-so reviews, the menu looked good and we were not disappointed. Our server was very friendly, and both our dinners (sirloin and bolognese) were very good (not to mention the enormous portions!). We also had the arancini (delish!), and the house Cab was tasty and well-priced. The only small considerations were that the pasta was slightly overcooked, and they did switch out the steak's sides at the last second (although our server scored us some of the originally- advertised mashed potatoes). Other than that- great experience!!
(4)Dina P.
Visited the seaport location after taking a harbor cruise. We had a pizza and my boyfriend was blown away. We can't stop thinking about it. The waitress also brought us a complimentary Caesar salad because the pizza was taking so long?? I didn't even see a problem, but it was nice of her and the salad was very good. We sat outside and it was a very nice atmosphere. We will return when we are out in Boston again.
(4)KJ M.
What a wonderful friendly restaurant. I am here for a conference and like to find good local food and this is the place. No it is not like the restaurants in the North End you will find served by Italians. This is a local restaurant. I had the buttenut squash ravioloi that melted in my mouth. Be sure to have their delicious sangria. Servings are big and if you add a salad, easily sharable.
(4)Kat C.
Excellent! We had pizzas! 4 of us shared 2 small pizzas and we had some to take home!! Sweet chili chicken pizza and sausage ricotta pizza- both had a good kick! Drinks were good and bread and oil!!! We also shared limoncello scallops, also very good! The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Will return!
(5)Alex M.
I thought the potatoes were inedible but my friend thought they were fine.
(2)Theresa M.
Ordered two gluten free pizzas with no cheese (can't do dairy) for me and my husband and I didn't check them before leaving bc it was freezing and raining outside and I had to walk back to our hotel. Got back to the room to find that they had cheese on both. Called back and said I would come back for a re-do. They were very nice and apologized about the mix-up but they rushed the pizzas out so they were a little under done. Good flavor but slightly undercooked. I would have waited longer for a properly cooked pizza for sure. Other favors were great and the employees working the front were great and very friendly.
(3)Nicole G.
Great waterfront Italian. Easy walking distance from our hotel, the Westin Waterfront. Service was attentive and friendly. Very good food.
(4)Alissa G.
I was wary of the 3 1/2 star rating, but went anyway. The food is stellar. The service by Caroline couldn't have been better. The manager checked on us multiple times and profusely thanked us for our patronage. I'm completely satisfied with my meal and service. Get the meatballs, arancini, caprese and whatever entree you like. This place is a gem.
(5)Sarah B.
I love Salvatore's for a quick take out meal. I'm a plain eater, but their pasta and homemade sauce is my favorite. Occasionally I do find the pasta to be overcooked. But overall, I can't get enough of the delicious sauce!!! I always call ahead and it is ready within 15 minutes. Can't beat it!
(5)Baron F.
Great food, great service, good prices! Could easily suggest this location for lunch or dinner and will be back again soon!
(4)Savannah K.
Great Sandwiches and Pizza for lunch. Quality of the food is worth every penny. It is one of the only places that doesn't always smell of burnt pizza. Great Gluten Free options on the menu.
(4)Timna N.
My hubs and our friends went to this place after a long day of walking around Boston Comic Con, we were exhausted and anxious to have food. We were trying to find a somewhat reasonable deal as we were in the middle of Seaport World Trade Center Area and it tends to be super expensive. We found Salvatore's and decided to order an appetizer, and a large pizza to split between the 5 of us. Food wise it was very good, the meatball appetizer was phenomenal, and the pizza came out hot and fresh, we ordered the Chicken Pesto. It was flavorful without being overpowering. We left with our stomachs full and a good price paid between all of us. We probably wouldn't be back simply because its out of the way for us, but for a stop while we were there it was fine.
(3)Sam S.
Oh maaaaa gaaaaaaahd. The absolute worst restaurant experience that I've had in my lifetime. I'll spare you all the details, just know that it took way over two hours for appetizers and pizza. The martinis were probably the worst I've ever had and our 'well done' pizzas were raw. Service was nice and my friends chicken piccata was actually pretty good but I would never return here. Spend a little more money and go to one of the other restaurants in the area. If like us, this is the only place with an open table in the area get in a cab and go elsewhere.
(1)Sarah K.
I came here years ago & remembered it being really good so I decided to give it another try as I was in the city. The service was HORRIBLE for starters. The hostesses were completely rude & unprofessional (& clueless). But what was more disappointing was the food. I ordered the eggplant parm & it reminded me of the kind at the Olive Garden. It seemed like it may have been frozen beforehand. My dad got the shrimp fra diavlo and said that it was horrible. By the end of the meal, I felt bad that I took him here. There are such better options when it comes to Italian in the city of Boston.
(1)M P.
Great restaurant in the Seaport District that has an affordable menu and great drinks! My favorite appetizer to order is the arancini (3 risotto balls served with marinara sauce). The pizza is delicious! We have been there 2 times in the past month!! I enjoy sitting at a high top in the bar area.
(5)Vicki M.
The service was great!! Food wonderful. Lisa was very attentive and great recommendations!! I will say Michael and Eugene...Work on the restroom heat!!!! Lol
(4)Gabrielle D.
My fiancé and I had our engagement party here, and it was fantastic. Mike was wonderful to work with and really made the party great. He didn't need our exact number of people until the very end and was extremely accommodating and flexible. The price for the event was also very reasonable. The food was great and our guests continued to tell us how much they enjoyed the event and the food. We certainly enjoyed it and just wish we were able to sample everything. His brother Stephen was also a great bar tender and really nice. In fact the staff as a group was amazing and very friendly. We had some decorations we wanted hung up and they helped us without question. The space and music was also amazing and beautiful. We had about 40 people and they had us use the entire side room. There was plenty of room for our guests to mingle and/ or sit and talk. I could keep going on, but I am sure you get the drift. If you are looking for an event definitely check this place out. We are already thinking of our next event that we will need a space for just so that we can come back. Thanks so much guys! Gabrielle & Trish
(5)Dipak S.
Food - Great pizzas. Tried the ham and tomatoes and it was good. Service Ambience - Fairly crowded during office lunch hours. A fast moving line. Cost - ~$8 per person.
(3)Mandie H.
When looking for a company to provide catering for a 60 person event, I came across Salvatore's via Foodler. Their menu looked fabulous and their prices were more than reasonable. We submitted a $550 order with Salvatore's a week in advance, it was great that Foodler was able to make was is normally an annoying time consuming process very simple. Unfortunately, there was a glitch in Foodler's system and Salvatore's never received the purchase order for our event, despite having received a confirmation from Foodler that the order was good to go. We showed up at the restaurant two hours before our event and they had no clue about our order. This is where Salvatore's becomes fabulous. While they could not recreate our exact order in such a short period of time, they put together a fabulous, fresh assortment of sandwiches, grilled veggie salads, cannoli, and various appetizers and delivered in time for our event! The food was great -- no thanks to Foodler -- and everyone from those who knew about the catering problem to our event's guests were impressed with the quality and flavors of the food. Many asked where it was from and expressed interest in visiting the restaurant independently... not something many people say about catering. While I think that we would have been very happy with the food had there not been an issue with Foodler, we were especially happy with the service and quality of the food we received in light of the technical issue. And we definitely plan to order directly from Salvatore's for future events.
(4)Lisa L.
What a delicious meal!!! I had the lobster and crab ravioli which was amazing. The gnocchi and sausage was also a delight even though gnocchi is not my favorite. Can't go wrong with the garlic bread which was coated in cheese!!! Service was quick and friendly even though the restaurant was packed! Would definitely go back!!
(4)Ayla W.
Eh. Maybe they were having an off day because one of my friends said it was her favorite Italian place here in Boston but I was underwhelmed. The food was okay, I started with the antipasto. I was expecting a bit more cheese (two small slices of two types) but the jam was good. There was also way too much olive oil compared to balsamic vinegar with the bread. The clam linguine had a good flavor to it but I was surprised they didn't bring me another bowl for the clam shells. My fiancé ordered the gnocchi and sausage but some of the gnocchi were undercooked. The reason why I knocked this down to 2 stars was the service. We walked in and the hostess was leaning against the wall just watching us. She didn't greet us, she wasn't cheery and she looked quite bored. She begrudgingly walked us to our table. The waitress wasn't bad, but wasn't really too friendly either. There are definitely way better Italian places out there.
(2)A.J. M.
One of my favorite restaurants in Boston! They have been in the seaport district before it was the seaport district. Service is impeccable from the management to the wait staff, food is always delicious, bread and oil to start is unmatchable elsewhere, and it's all fairly priced!
(5)Jonathan L.
This place "opens" 12 but has no food for purchase upon opening. #fail when you can get food here it's not that bad.
(2)Chris M.
I love coming to this cozy spot on the waterfront. I've always been able to get a table around 8-9oclock on a friday (thanks everyone who prefers legal harborside, and tazamecal( sp?). The seating is cozy, it's like a big italian family dinner because the tables and chairs are all really close. So be sure to be having appropriate conversations and don't mind sharing. The food is really good, I love the chicken broccoli and ziti, sans broc, and I love their chicken finger apps (but who wouldn't?). The hostess was super friendly and saved us a table until our entire party arrived, which was great. There's a bunch of salvatore's scattered around boston, I like this one, but I'm also fond of the seaport district so that helps. I know there's one in DTX and in medford somewhere.
(4)Gwen P.
Salvatore's is pretty good. I work about 5 min from the restaurant and usually go there for lunch. There is a main entrance and a take-out entrance, if you go to the take-out you can get a quick lunch to go or you can sit in the take-out dining area. The slices are huge; one slice is 1/4 of a pizza and costs under $5. I usually get the pepperoni or the meat lovers slice which are both really good. I have discovered that it is best to go around 11-1115am right when they open to get a really fresh slice and avoid a long line. I have also tried the grilled chicken panini which is also really good! I usually have them add bacon on it. They are made fresh to order and they are just delicious and cost about $8. Parking can be an issue, so I would advise that you walk if you are able to.
(4)Mallory C.
I came here for a bachelorette party a couple of months ago, and I must say I was much more impressed than I expected to be. The atmosphere was a lot more fun and upbeat than I anticipated. When I viewed the menu and the website, I was wondering why the event was being held here as it seemed so formal. Our waitress for the evening was very nice and had fun with us, knowing what the party was all about, but the place was crowded and it took awhile to get each course. I had to flag someone down to even order another drink. The bread and dipping oil was a great start to the meal and there was a great selection of original drinks that were also tasty and awesome for summer. I only ordered a salad and the scallops limoncello appetizer, but I ultimately wished I would've skipped the salad as it was a HUGE plate of arugula with a couple of tomatoes, 2 Greek olives and a glob of goat cheese. I was underwhelmed and would have rather had another drink with that money. The scallops on the other hand were delicious and the perfect portion size for the kind of meal I wanted. I thought the prices were a little high but the food was decent, and the portions that I saw other people receive were easily more than one meal. This place is definitely a hot spot and I hope to return for a date night when I can have a bigger meal and am not there with a specific purpose but to EAT!!!!
(3)Edward M.
We were staying in the area for some concerts at the BoA Pavilion and needed to find a place to eat. We didn't want anything too fancy or expensive but not a dump either. I checked Yelp and it seemed that most of the restaurants within walking distance didn't get great reviews. Salvatore's had some of the better ratings and the menu looked decent so that was our selection for the evening. Inside the place is pretty nice and seems more upscale than the prices would indicate. It's pretty big and has a bar and a separate area for take-out orders, which is nice if you live in the area. We got there early on a Tuesday night so it wasn't too crowded though it was more crowded when we left. I have never been to any other Salvatore's locations. Wine list is decent but not huge nor particularly expensive. The bread was very good as was the dipping oil served with it. The menu is pretty straight-up Italian with an interesting twist here and there (like booze-pizzas, which we did not try). On the good advice of the waitress we decided to split a salad rather than order a salad and an app. The salad was pretty big and enough for two. Again on the waitress' recommendation we opted for the salad with the fancy greens and sliced apples. Good call; it very good, definitely better than your average salad. For dinner we opted for the basics, chicken parm and chicken marsala. Portions were larger than expected and tasty. Overall this is a pretty good place if you're in the neighborhood and want a nice place and not spend a lot. In fact for the area Salvatore's is a great deal taking into account food quality, service, physical location, and price. I would definitely go back.
(4)Jesse B.
This is the second time I've been here in a month, and they were closed at least a half hour early. The Pizza is good, the meals are OK, but this leaves a bad taste in my mouth. There are lots of other places that are open when they say they will be.
(2)K L.
The food was delicious! Called ahead of time to ask about gluten free menu, take out, and lunch. The staff were very friendly and accommodating for my situation, but I'm not sure I could recommend them for gluten free dining specifically. There was some miscommunication and confusion with ordering gluten free.
(4)J E.
Really enjoyed eating here service fast, efficient , and knowledgeable of menu. Food very good . Right next to ballet at opera house.
(5)Matt H.
I stopped in before Gov't Mule at the Pavilion on 8/13/14 to meet a group of friends for apps and drinks. The food was good, the staff was friendly and fairly attentive but the temperature inside was higher than that outside. I did talk to the manager and mentioned that it was not pleasant to sit at a bar and have to almost continuously mop my brow with a napkin. While friendly and professional, his response was pretty much sorry they were aware of this and that it was a long term problem and there was nothing that could be done about it. I find that a completely unacceptable answer to be honest. I eat at least 500 meals out a year between lunch and dinner, and often go to the Downtown Crossing location and expected more. I won't be back. There are way to many places to spend eat and money in that area to bother with Salvatores again.
(2)Stephanie A.
I booked Salvatore's for my rehearsal dinner because of its location close to the Seaport Hotel where my wedding rehearsal took place and because my family and I had eaten there before and enjoyed our meal. However, I will encourage people to never book a large party or a special event at this restaurant. My rehearsal dinner was a disaster from start to finish. I planned this rehearsal dinner months in advance and exchanged several emails with the restaurant manager discussing my preferences and the details of the dinner. My fiancé and I even met with him a month before the rehearsal dinner to go over details and finalize. The night of my rehearsal dinner, we showed up at Salvatore's at 7:00pm, which was the time I had made the reservation. We were informed that they had us down for 7:30pm and there was a party in our reserved area so we would have to wait. There were older folks in my party who were forced to sit in a crowded entryway until one of the tables in our section cleared and they could sit down. The rest of us had to wait at the bar until the rest of the tables cleared which was way past 7:30pm. I had ordered 3 antipastos for the table and while one was brought to some of my guests while they were waiting for the rest of us, they did not bring the others until I had to ask our waitress for them. I ordered bottles of wine for the table and they still took wine orders from guests at the end of the table so we ended up paying for individual glasses. They ran out of several of the beers on the menu. The waitress they assigned to our table was very inexperienced and overwhelmed and had to be shown how to open a bottle of wine. The meals took over an hour to come out and no cheese or crushed pepper was offered. Portions were small and people were very hungry by then. At some point, someone from the management team came over to our table to apologize for the wait but by then the dinner was ruined. They sat another large party behind our table in such close proximity and it was so loud we could not hear each other talking. The attention, good service and good food I expected for my special evening did not exist. To add insult to injury, at the end of the evening while we were exiting the restaurant, I saw the "manager" who I had spoken with so many times in planning my rehearsal dinner standing in a corner of the restaurant which looked like he was hiding and he never came over to talk to me or apologize. Horrible experience. If you are planning a large dinner party and think Salvatore's has reasonable prices and good Italian food, think again and pay the extra money for an establishment who puts good service and food over how many large parties it can overbook in one night in one crammed room.
(1)Simon B.
The pizza at the Northern Avenue location is the most elaborate, yummyliscious pizza in the entire state of Massachusetts . For those who do not dwell on the pie but rather would like one once in a while order it from here if you can. From chicken pesto, to veggie or mushroom/ eggplant the pizza is really delicious. The only constructive criticism that I have is that even for the folks who leave very close by or just upstairs by the time we get home the pizza gets cold fast. If they can improve on this would be just phenomenon.
(5)Chris C.
I work at a hotel around the corner and frequent Sals for lunch after my shift. Portions are generous and the prices cannot be beat. Bar is very nice and the staff is pretty friendly.
(4)Billy E.
The pizza is decent....I live next door so I had many opportunity to order. On one occasion the pizza was cold and the cheese had that re-heated glossy look to it. When I asked if it was to order or re-heated said it was fresh but it didnt' look or taste like it. The restaurant was about 20% overpriced...meaining the veal that's priced like $20 should of been around $15. They also charge you by the softdrink......I ate a $12 pizza and 3, 12 oz cokes for my wife and I was 7.50.....I find that a little much. I think Salvatore's thinks it's fine dining....it definitely isn't. Lower your prices, get better help, don't charge per softdrink, and maybe you'll fill up that restaurant that I can see out my window is rarely full.
(2)John D.
Salvatore's has slipped a bit since the last time we ate here. On our last visit (at least a year ago) the arancini (rice balls) were stuffed with three different fillings, and were wonderfully flavorful. However, on our most recent visit, the arancini were just fried balls of rice with no yummy fillings - just okay, nothing special. For entrees, the veal chop was very tasty, as was the pasta, but had noticeably more grizzle than on a previous visit. The special lobster risotto with salmon was not a hit. The flavors were off, not very fresh tasting; and the salmon was overcooked, bordering on dry, which is odd considering how oily salmon can be. I make a better salmon fillet at home. And it's annoying when the glass of wine you ordered doesn't arrive until you're halfway through your entree - and I was eating slowly. I recommend that you pass on dessert. We ordered a brownie sundae, which was nothing special at all - it barely tasted of chocolate and the gelato was flavorless. Our coffee drink never arrived at all. Our server was cute and very pleasant to us, but she seemed a bit overwhelmed by the pre-theater rush. I can't say I would come here again, except maybe when there isn't a show across the street. Bottom line: I don't like restaurants that cut corners. There are much better options in the neighborhood, if you are willing to spend a bit more.
(2)Amy B.
I visited the Salvatore's express before the Boston Marathon to pick up a simple pre-race pizza. The pizza had a nice chewy, thin crust and was above average in quality. However, the service was horrible. The men behind the desk were outright rude to the customers. A man in front of me in line was mocked because he requested his pizza (he bought a single slice from the case) be heated extra. According to the large menu board on the wall, the pizza I ordered was $11.00 with $2.00 for each topping. When I got to the cash register, they wanted $18+. I told him that the charge didnt sound right and asked if maybe he accidentally charged me for a large pizza. He confirmed that my order was correct then proceeded to tell me that the menu board is wrong and that would have to get a manager. He then changed the price to $16 and I said it still didnt seem right. Then I was told that the topping prices were all wrong, too. There was a pile of carry-out menus next to the cash register and the prices matched the menu board on the wall that I was being told is 'wrong'. If the prices are 'wrong', why dont you change them and not hand out menus with incorrect information? I feel that if the restaurant advertises a certain price for an item, they should honor that price or change the sign. The customers are not even being told of the price change--they're just hoping they dont notice when they get to the cash register. I didnt want to be walking around looking for food before the race, so I paid anyway but I will never go back. The people here are dishonest and do not seem to value their customers.
(1)Beka S.
I'm giving this 3 stars because that rating is "A-OK", and "A-OK" describes it perfectly. Nice location, decent food, decent prices. If any one of these things was A-MAZ-ING I would have given it 4 stars. If 2 out of 3, 5 stars. I had the calamari and risotto - it was pretty good. A friend has a plain pizza. It was not so great. So 3 stars it is.
(3)Cathleen C.
LOVE Salvatore's. The pizza is thin crust and amazing. I always get the sausage and ricotta pizza, it is absolutely delicious. The also have an extensive pasta and Italian entree menu, and a great wine and drink list. My friend had the sangria and said it was great. Can't wait till they open in Medford.
(5)Johnny K.
I have gotten pizza a couple of times here. It's not even the best in Southie which i thought it would have trumped L Street but it didn't. I also ate in the place and it wasn't bad but wasn't great. I'll stick with L Street for pizza. Maybe i'll come again for drinks and the calmari but othere than that it's unforgettable...
(3)Aviv G.
Attentive service, great pizza, and delicious entrees in this "tony" southie establishment.
(4)Samantha M.
Went to Salvatores 1 night b/c a friend of mine has Celiac disease (allergic to gluten) and she had heard about their gluten-free menu. The atmosphere is pretty nice inside....waitress was great. Unfortunately, the food was not as good. The "gluten-free" menu was basically 1 kind of gluten free pasta with sauce, no meatballs or anything to go with. The sauce had no flavor....tasted very watered down. The rest of us ordered salads (which were good) and a large margarita pizza....which was very disappointing. There were about 4 tiny pieces of melted cheese on the pizza...it was basically dough and a tiny bit of sauce. I could have found better pizza at the 7-11 across the street.
(2)spwal ..
I think sal's is great. went out of my way there last night for some slices. The pizza is just terrific and I have tried all the big ones in greater boston. Great fluffy chewy crust and crunch on outside. no skimping on ingredients. Sal loves to eat, and he wants to share that love!
(5)Freddie C.
the place was packed along with every other establishment in that area these days. the inside was nice and so was the hostess that sat us. our server was very nice too. my problem was with the menu and the food. the menu seemed kind of boring to me with not enough selections to choose from. so anyway, i decided on the linguine & clams and my girlfriend had the cheese ravioli with a meat sauce. both were very lame and boring. the clams were nice and big and there were plenty of them in my dish but the sauce was terrible and bland. easy dishes like these should come out solid every time. the meat sauce that came on her ravioli totally tasted like it was jarred sauce all jazzed up with a hamburger pattie chopped up and mixed in it. i was seriously dissappointed with a place in a location like that and with a full house like that serving food like that. i was expecting a heck of a lot more than what i got...really now how hard is it to make a decent ravioli and a decent linguine and clams. there are too many great italian restaurants in boston to waste my time eating here again.
(2)Jamas L.
I always find myself going back here for dinner. The food is great. We always have dinner at the bar and they have some nice TV's with sports on too and the bartneders are awesome. I have had almost everything on the menu and have never had a bad experience. The Chicken Parm and Zuppa Di Pesce are the top two. Prices are reasonable.
(5)Kristin F.
I really like this place. It's so nice to have something near Southie that's a step up (or two or three) from bar food. Excellent, HUGE pizzas and quite a large selection of pasta dishes, all good, nothing spectacular. I had the steak here one night (it was a special), and it was actually quite delicious, cooked perfectly. The service leaves something to be desired. Last time I was there the bread finally arrived (after asking for it twice) about 1 minute before our meal did. The waitress told us that somebody else was supposed to get it; I hate when wait staff tries to pass the buck; just say sorry! Another time, we were totally ignored by the bartender for a good ten minutes when the bar wasn't even terribly busy. The atmosphere is nice....simple, modern, direct view of the water (if you sit on the bar side). It's good for after dinner drinks, or a good place to grab dinner if you're on your way back from picking someone up at the airport. I've never been there pre-concert, but whenever I drive by at that time, the outdoor seating always looks packed.
(4)Sarah L.
Salvatore's has hands down the best bolognese in town and consider the MANY options in the North End, that's saying something. My husband and I have ordered delivery from them many times and never had a "miss." When we went in person, the food was awesome as well. We went on Marathon Monday and even though they were very busy with tourists staying at the hotel nearby, they greeted us quickly and managed to seat us quickly without a reservation. Our waiter was funny and very knowledgeable about the menu. He did forget my drink but apologized profusely and remedied it quickly. The salmon was the best I've had in any restaurant ever - cooked to perfection and crispy on the outside.
(5)Georgina C.
We popped into Salvatore's on a Saturday as everyone else was claiming at least an hour wait. We were seated immediately and waited on by Olga who was incredibly attentive. I started with a spiked sweet tea at Salvatore's on the seaport in Boston, him the most DELICIOUS bloody mary (you seriously must try one!) He had the steak tips and fries which were supposed to be medium rare but were bordering on medium well. My chicken marsala was amazing though, the sauce was a bit sweet as opposed to it's typical savory essence. I liked the variance. It got a bit busy so after we finished our meal we sat at the bar as to free up a table for someone else. Overall a good experience!
(4)Amy P.
The staff and specifically the management here go above and beyond for their guest! I hosted a corporate holiday party there last night and can't say enough to rave about the service. Mike is the absolute best and could write the handbook on how to exceed customer's expectation's. Even though it's the holiday season and they have so much going on, he made me feel like we were his only party and top priority.
(5)L L.
I do love this spot. Been here for dinner many times. The staff are very nice and you can always spot the manager helping out all over the restaurant, love the new area on the other side and love the bar area. My only criticism is I personally don't like sitting in the back section. As soon as you walk back there the ambience feeling is diminished. If I had kids with me, it would be fine, but for a couple, or friends, it 's just to lit up and bright. It feels more like a cafeteria at lunch time then a dinner spot. The food is excellent, you can not go wrong there, and the prices are reasonable. I always order a specialty pizza to go to bring home which makes you real popular when you get home.. Sorry for the criticism, I would just dim the lights a bit and problem solved;)
(4)Molly C.
Had a gilt city deal and heard great things about restaurant. took over hour for appetizers waitress kept saying flatbread was being cooked. the meatballs and salads were good. once our main courses came out two of dishes were made wrong, the steak tips on friend dish were cold and my pasta in chicken piccata was ice cold and tasted like had just been reheated. Waitress was friendly, but much better places to get italian food of better quality for cheaper prices.
(1)Tom G.
Been here a few times for lunch. I found the food to be in the 3-3.5 star range. Some of the dishes I tried were flavorful Italian staples but many dishes fell flat and were very oil and salt-heavy. Service was pretty spotty. I think they've had a lot of turnover as every time I go it seems like the staff is just learning the menu. One of the few sit-down locations in the area, and it's worth a trip if you're craving Italian and want a more formal environment.
(3)Jim D.
Nice alternative to super busy, no parking available downtown places. Parked in public garage underneath the building (not cheap, but convenient). Caesar salad was outstanding. Pasta bolognese and carbonara were both good, but we're lacking that certain "something" to rate a rave review. Sat outside on the patio on a delightful evening - the way to go. Would recommend and would return again.
(4)Kristine H.
It was a long day of travel and we were absolutely knackered when we arrived to the hotel. All we wanted to do was shower then have some hot food delivered to us. After a recommendation from the concierge, thankfully we were able to do both. The menu looked really good and we were hungry. I chose a couple of appetizers (some overly cheesy garlic bread and a great assortment of antipasti), a Caesar salad with sautéed shrimp for me and a Margherita. The pizza was absolutely gorgeous with its fresh tomato, Mozzarella di Bufala, basil, and a finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. All of our food arrived hot and within the time promised. We ended up ordering from them again during our stay and were pleased with the second delivery too.
(4)Mike S.
Brushetta was one of the best I've had. Calamari was pretty good with a nicely flavored tartar sauce for dippping. The deep fried banana peppers that came with it was a nice touch. The pizzas were really good. Nice thin crispy crust.
(4)AL R.
Sadly disappointing. I was expecting much more from Salvatore's. The service was decent besides the fact that we had to ask for bread and water's. The food is where the two stars really comes into play. For an "upscale" restaurant and pricey pasta dishes the food just did not live up to standards. The pasta was incredibly salty and cold when it arrived at the table. My bf has the scallop and shirmp fra diavlo dish and mentioned that some of the scallops were sandy. I had the chicken parm and it was just eh. I was really hoping for a great dinner but left feeling very underwhelmed.
(2)Vivian C.
I never realized how many restaurants there were in this part of South Boston till I made my way over to Salvatore's for dinner. None of the metered spots were open, but some of the area restaurants offer valet parking, and there were garages available, but none of them seemed to post hourly rates for the casual pedestrian to easily spot. We ended up paying $20 to park in a nearby garage. From the outside, Salvatore's seems larger than it actually is. They offer outdoor seating along the outside walls of the building. Once inside, the bar area has high top tables. If you prefer to sit with your feet on the ground, there is a small divided dining area in the back by the bathrooms. They started us off with some sliced bread - chewy, even the crust - which I overheard another server telling our neighboring table was baked fresh, and olive oil dressed with balsamic vinegar that sunk to the bottom, roasted garlic cloves, and a couple of dried chili peppers. I enjoyed smashing a clove into my bread and dressing it thoroughly with the olive oil. The flavors weren't strong, but were satisfying alongside the chew of the bread. When I inquired as to the best deal in the appetizers section of the menu, in terms of taste and portion, I was directed to the Calamari Fritti and the Bruschetta. We ended up getting two seafood selections. CALAMARI FRITTI $11 Lightly breaded and deep fried to a golden brown, served with a side of marinara sauce SCALLOPS LIMONCELLO $12 Pan-seared local scallops with limoncello cream sauce The calamari was a tangle of both legs and rings, lightly fried to a nice crisp. With a squeeze of lemon and the acid of the marinara sauce, it was a nice rendition of the popular appetizer. My dc commented on the tenderness of the sea scallops (he normally prefers the smaller bay scallops). Personally, I was caught up by the creamy lemoncello sauce - yum! I was tempted to ask for some to go, but instead satisfied myself by dredging bits of my third slice of bread along the plate and into my mouth. For entrees, I selected the BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI $18 - Homemade butternut raviolis with a gorgonzola mascarpone sauce, dried figs and roasted butternut squash While my friend went with the *SIRLOIN PIZZAIOLA $22 - Grilled All Natural 12oz sirloin with slow roasted tomatoes, capers, peppers, garlic, shallots, and basil, served with chef's potato and vegetable The ravioli arrived at least 11 pieces to the order. Each one was at least 2 1/2 inches square, and smothered in the creamy sauce and dressed with lovely sweet figs and cubes of butternut squash. Inside each was a lightly colored cheese filling along with additional cubes of the squash. It was rich and tasty, and a nice change from all those other restaurants serving 8-9 flatter pieces for a similar price. I ended up having them box about half of this for me for later. The steak dish was too tomatoey for me... and I like tomatoes... but that's what you expect when ordering pizzaiola. But the meat was tender, and the vegetables plentiful and still crisp or retained some body (depending on the veggie). From our small sampling, portions here are great for the price. If you avoid the other parts of the menu, you might be able to stuff yourself silly with a single entree, but what's the fun in that? We finished off with a selection from the dessert menu that was oddly missing prices. Their Signature Dessert turned out to be $8 for t he pizza and was plenty for 2-4 people to share. I was done after 2 slices. Nutella is good stuff on anything, so it was common sense to pair it with a regular pizza dough to tame its sweetness. When we arrived, we were but the 2nd party to occupy the back dining room. But by the time we left, our area was still half full, and the red lit patio area was pretty packed. Service was decent, even though our server was kept busy with her many tables. The only truely negative thing I can say about our experience, however is to comment on the the bathroom. The bathroom stalls were amazingly dark, with the smaller toilets not flushing well. This could definitely be improved upon. 3.5 stars, but I'm marking it with 3 rather than 4 because of the location and the tough parking situation.
(3)Darcy H.
Meh! Average at best. Ordered the Romana salad. It was a plate of limp romaine lettuce that had been sitting in the refrigerator and lacking the "house made croutons". I asked about the croutons and our server brought some, but I didn't think they were special. I would not get the house white wine ever again. Pizza was actually ok, after the poor start I was surprised. We had the sausage and ricotta pizza which had plentiful tasty toppings and a good crust.
(2)Jeffrey R.
First time - highly recommended. We were in the area dropping of my daughter for a concert at the BOA Pavilion. What a fantastic area!!! The beautiful, warm night certainly added to the vibe. Many choices along the waterfront, but my wife and I choose Sal's - even with our 11 yo son. 25 minute wait, which wasn't bad compared with the lines across the street. Calamari to start (a "must-have" for any restaurant, according to my son). Very good. The banana peppers were a nice touch. Bread with dipping oil. Nice. Lobstah ravioli for me. Again, very good to excellent. The sauce was light and tasty. Chicken Picata for the Mrs. Outstanding! Lemony and tart. Can get enuf of those capers. 12" pepperoni pizza for my son. Very tasty. I'd certainly recommend and the prices were not bad. If your kids are picky, then think twice. Check out the menu and then take the leap.
(4)Umerican I.
We went here with our neighbors last Sat. We had our 7 month old with us. The service was good. There were four of us adults. My dish was quite was not good at all. The scallops were overcooked and some of them were burned. The pasta in my dish was also over cooked and tough. In the remaining three dishes, two were average and the fourth was really great...lobster ravioli. Near the end of the dinner my kid needed a diaper change. I volunteered to go do it in the men's room and discovered that there was no diaper change station. Not a big surprise since most restaurants have them in the ladies room. Restaurants owners are pretty sexist. They expect the woman to do all diaper changes. So I brought my kid back to the table and asked my wife to go instead. She went to the ladies room and discovered that there wasn't a change station there either. So then my wife had to change his diaper on the floor of the bathroom. We spent almost $300 for dinner including wine. A diaper change station cost half that. The reason for one star is: My dish was horrible. No diaper change stations in a family restaurant. (Assuming that all Italian restaurants are about family)
(1)David S.
I had an event at Salvatore's in early June with a room booked for about 30 people. From the initial communication, booking, menu selection, to the end event, everything went flawlessly! It was a happy hour type affair, the food was the scallops w/ bacon, spanakopita, kobe beef sliders (amazing), herb lamb lollipops, and much more along with various pizzas. The timing of the food was perfect, being staged so it wasn't too much but also not leaving my guests wondering where the food was. Service was top notch, bar staff was eager to help and give detailed answers to questions and joke with the guests. The event was a birthday, and the manager had taken care of the birthday cake from a bakery was fantastic. I would go to Salvatore's again in a heartbeat for another event, and I am so happy I chose this venue.
(5)Evan M.
This is a great Italian restaurant in the Seaport. It's comfortable and the food is consistently excellent. The chicken parmesan is by far the best i've ever had. The portions are very big, and I promise you won't leave hungry. This is a great stop if you're in the area.
(4)Ellen H.
I want to love it, because I am a die-hard Salvatore's enthusiast (Medford location). But an "express" pizza place that takes 45 minutes to serve up a pizza just doesn't cut it, no matter how good the pie. Came here on a Friday night after a concert. There were two ahead of us in line, and the place was obviously busy. The problem is that they make the pizza for the eat-in restaurant in the same ovens as the take-out orders. How you gonna make them pizzas fast when yo ovens is full, mang?! Annnnnd SPOILER ALERT -- THEY CAN'T! Not only was it soooo o o o o slow, three people BEHIND us in line got theirs first. Boo! When we got it, it was great and we ate every morsel, but I think we might have gotten it at some point on Saturday...
(3)Jena Marie D.
Service: FIVE STARS - We came with a reservation for a large group that grew when friends and colleagues from our conference joined us, and they happily added more seats and tables, eventually allowing us to take over a whole corner of the restaurant. No complaints, the staff never stopped smiling, quickly offered service to each new arrival and kept everything flowing and timed just right so that we all still somehow managed to dine together. Frequent check-ins by not just our waitress but also a gentleman whom I assumed to be the manager were appreciated and welcomed as we had questions, needed another round of drinks, some folks needed to cash out their bill early, etc. Our water glasses never ran low without being immediately topped back off and empty glasses and plates were promptly taken away without being intrusive or rushing us at all. Location: FOUR STARS - Convenient for where we were - at the Seaport Hotel and WTC for a conference - but had we needed to park our cars for dinner rather than leave them in the parking from that day's events, each car would have cost $17 to park in the nearest and least expensive lot. There is plenty of parking to be had, but it's going to cost you as much as your entree. MBTA service to the Seaport area isn't bad, but it does require either a transfer to a Silver Line bus or walking 20-25 minutes from South Station as the subway portion of the T doesn't serve that area. However, if you are in that area for a conference or trade show, the location can't be beat, being right next door to the Seaport hotel and event buildings, in front of the Renaissance hotel, across from the World Trade Center, Boston Conference Center and Exchange Conference Center and just a few minutes' walk from the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion (a.k.a. Bank of America Pavilion, Fleet Boston Pavilion, Harbor Lights). Food: THREE STARS - I don't want to admit this is true, but it is. The food was underwhelming. I've been a long time consumer of Sal's various menus and generally enjoy everything with his name on it, but the dishes we had last night were disappointing in small but important ways. My eggplant parm was three long slices of breaded and fried eggplant (the thinnest end of which was burnt and crunchy), stacked on each other without sauce or cheese between, on top of a small portion of ziti (presumably fresh made from the flavor but cooked to be strangely chewy, not al dente, but chewy), topped with a small dollop of tomato sauce, some long shaves of parmesan (not melted) and a little bundle of microgreens. I didn't finish it, which is remarkable as I'm a fiend for eggplant parm and I'm not a picky eater. My husband ordered the shrimp & scallop fra diavolo, which I found to be just slightly too spicy for my taste and he found to be not quite spicy enough for his, so that aspect of it was probably spot on. However, it was served with three small scallops and three small shrimp. Maybe that's the right amount for a high-end restaurant, but when you're dining waterfront and order seafood, the seafood should be the star of the dish, not overwhelmed by looking like decorative garnish on a giant bowl of pasta. One of my colleagues ordered the mushroom florentine pizza, which is my absolute favorite pizza at the Chelmsford/Lowell location of Sal's. The one they were served - at the "high end" restaurant Salvatore's - was not as good as the one we get on a routine basis at the strip mall take-out pizza joint Sal's. The onions were undercooked, the ricotta was underseasoned. The menu includes a dish titled "The Parms", with three options - eggplant, chicken, pork chop - and three prices - but where's the veal parmesan? (Not that I would order the veal, but it's standard Italian fare.) All that being said, others in our party heartily enjoyed their dishes and had no complaints. The drinks were unremarkable and small, but not weak. This should average out to a four star rating, but when I want to choose a restaurant, I definitely consider the food over everything else. You can find good waitstaff in the dirtiest dive bars. Expensive parking is expected in that part of Boston. But the quality of the food is really the deciding factor and what you remember long afterwards. So, for that reason, I'm going with a three star overall rating. I wouldn't turn down an invitation to dine there again and if my colleagues want to return next year, I'm game - but I'll just lower my expectations and order a pizza with a beer.
(3)Steven T.
Well, I just don't know where to start with this one. It was....... A group of my best girlfriends and I tried this place out last night. Sherri made a reservation for the four of us to be seated at 7:30pm. We found out that we were going to be late, so Sherri decided to call the restaurant and let them know in advance that we would probably be 10 minutes late or so. I guess the call in advance did not matter. Where is our table? Gone. When we arrived they said it would not be a problem to be seated immediately, but we waited at the bar for at least 45 minutes. The bar service for drinks was poor as well. I would best describe the bartenders as painfully slow, arrogant and confusing. May I please add that not all smart things come in pretty packages. When we finally did get seating they sat us in the bar....a place we did not want. Ok, so at that point we had no other alternatives. The waiter was good enough. Was he friendly? Not really. How about smile? The work staff in general seemed to be in a foul mood. It must have been the humidity and heat. The meatball app and insalata Caprese were amazingly good. Both dishes were fresh and on point in taste, texture and appearance. We thought that the food was going to match the service, but we were surprised. It was the total contrary. I had the chicken piccata, Sherri had the eggplant parm, Sophie had the Lobster ravioli, and Katie had the a ravioli dish as well. Again, we were expecting the worst and we got the best. We thought the apps were just a fluke, but we were so wrong. The food was again on point. It was well seasoned, cooked properly and the appearance was again lovely. Yes, the food was superb, but the service leaves much to be desired. The treatment was poor. This is why they get 3 stars. My friends state that the rating should be lower, but you can't argue with the food. It was delicious. By the way...our neighbors pizza looked amazing and it smelled out of this world....I almost wanted to ask them for a slice. I'm going back for the pizza.
(3)Scott P.
Only place that didn't have a 1 to 2 hour wait to eat in the area. We were basically seated right away after we were told a 15 minute wait. Service was pretty good. Food was decent. I asked for a medium-well done burger and it came fully well done. The best part was the pesto gnocchi which was amazing. We were given some bread an hummus to hold us over. It was good and unique, but the hummus was dry and needed more olive oil. The weather was great and sitting outside was very nice. Overall, decent place for lunch or dinner. Would go back again.
(4)Jim W.
I think I could give it two stars and it'd be fair but I'll be nice. Not much to say, restaurant was 80+ degrees, pasta was very salty, the scallops had some sand in them, the food was sort of cold and the waitress didn't bring us bread or salt and pepper. OK, on second thought I'm giving it 2 stars. I had the shrimp and scallop fra diavlo for the record.
(2)Wayne D.
Was expecting much more given the level of restaurants in the area (Del Friscos, LTC, etc). This place was okay. The wine list was very limited. I had gnocchi which was bland. A colleague had shrimp scampi which had been sitting for a bit before it was served. There are better alternatives in the area in my opinion.
(2)Paige B.
Excellent night here at Salvatore's. Something for everyone on this menu. Calamari and chx tender appetizers were great - chicken piccata and pizzaS done to perfection. Bar atmosphere and service were really fun.
(5)Helen C.
Given that I went on a Monday night for my cousin's birthday the service was mediocre considering we were the only guest sitting at a table in the entire place There was 4 other people at the bar. We waited a while to get seated and then manager came out to seat us. The first thing I noticed was that he had sneakers on. It took a bit for the food to come out. I also wanted to mention that I was starving so things should be tasting pretty awesome. When it finally came the food was sub par but presentation of the food was somewhat decent. For apps we had the arancini and the calamari fritti. The rice in the arancini was under cooked and calamari was heavily salted. For entrees we ordered steak tips, haddock livornese, and the parms (chicken). Portions were decent but they were all under seasoned. And during the meal we noticed a fly on the haddock plate and the server just came and gave us a napkin to get it off the plate and asked if everything was ok. I definitely would not recommend this place and not worth coming back again considering the price, service, and quality.
(1)Brittany P.
AMAZING!!! I hosted an event here- worked closely with the GM Mike and his brother Steve! They went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make our event a success!! Highly recommend hosting a private event or dining here. The food was to did for!
(5)Ender O.
The pizza was very delicious, and the wait staff was very attentive and helpful. Also the resturant itself is very trendy and visually pleasing. I would recommend the Chicken Pesto pie, but be warned that even the 12 inch is massive and can easily feed 2.
(4)Jeff K.
Afternoon lunch. What is this place? A sports bar? A CNBC tv crowd? Quiet crowd which was odd. Bartender was attentive to her patrons, it's just her patrons that were diverse! Some were work crews in the area, others were court house professionals, others were convention center attendees. A good mix. Waitress was fine, hostess was fine it's just an ok place. Nothing drawing me back and certainly don't get why you would change the channel for 1 guy and crank up the volume of the Television so loud people look up at the ceiling and wonder. From quiet to sports bar in about 2 seconds. Just ok, not even A-ok.
(3)Matthew T.
We moved to the Seaport in Boston 6 months ago from NJ. We looked forward to coming to a new city and trying new bars and restaurants and making new friends. We have tried almost all the restaurants in the Seaport since we arrived, probably 30 or 40 of them and without a doubt the best of the group is yours. Your food is probably the best of anyone's here and the prices are outstanding too. Its so easy to spend $250 at dinner at some of the restaurants here! My wife and I dine at your restaurant at least twice a week and we use the take out service too. My wife has also had corporate affairs with you on three or four occasions with 30 or 40 people and we continue to bring new friends in all the time. In short you have become our go to bar/restaurant. But even though the food and prices are wonderful, we wouldn't keep returning if the service wasn't equally as friendly. We have never met a bad person at your restaurant or had a bad experience. The management, especially Michael, the bartenders, the waiters and waitresses and the receptionists too are so nice its almost scary! Do they ever have a bad day? In closing, we are really happy with everything and everyone at your Seaport location. They make us feel at home there and that means a lot when your the new faces in town. Keep up the good work!
(5)Mary B.
Great spot for a business lunch! Quiet enough but not dead. The food was super fresh and delicious - I had the chicken marsala. The portion was perfect and reasonably priced.
(4)Adriana T.
We went to Salvatore's again last night. It was a busy Saturday. The restaurant was pact-the wait for 3 people was about 30min-45mins but luckily enough we were only 2 people and the hostess sat us right away. Everything about the food was cooked amazing; the drinks, Chianti wine was very good as well, the server was on top of his game. He took the order right away and didn't screw up anything!! Everything came out on time. My steak, bisteca was great. I like my steak cooked MR and it was perfect!!! The only thing I didn't like was that the hostess took a long time to talk to us. She was talking to someone which I assume was one of the managers other than that no complains!!! We are definitely going back!! Order the Bisteca and the mussels!!! My BF got steak tips and meatballs and he said his food was amazing as well. Compliments to the chef!!!!
(5)Anthony C.
Lobster Rav was top 2 in Boston , chicken parm was delicious. My only complaint is that things were just a bit too salty. Wouldve been 5 stars if not for that. Staff was friendly, funny and attentive. Food was great, ill def go back.
(4)Craig H.
Originally saw the place on a food network show and figured I'd check it out. The service was very friendly and attentive, and the food was real good. Portions were a good size, as was the pricing. Good solid place to go. I'm sure ill find myself back here!
(4)Enday G.
I bought the Living Social deal, which usually tells you that the restaurant doesn't do too well. The food was really not more than ok. Nothing too exciting.
(3)Janine D.
Had a Living Social deal for Salvatore's, so my boyfriend and I decided to try it out since we LOVE the Seaport area! We made a reservation for 830p on Saturday. Upon arriving we were seated outside right away. The decor and atmosphere of this restaurant is great! (Which is why I gave 2 stars.) The food and service... not so much. When we sat down our waitress wanted to take our entire order right away, which was annoying because we had barely opened our menus. We started with drinks and the calamari fritti. It came out within minutes, which we were excited about because we were very hungry. But it was just OK. Then we ordered our entrees. I ordered the linguini with clams in a red sauce and my boyfriend ordered the stuffed chicken parmesan. We waited almost 40 minutes for our meals to come out. Other customers around us had asked to speak to a manager about the delay and one customer cancelled his order and left. When they finally came out, we were displeased. The food was subpar. My boyfriend's chicken parm came with a small helping of very dry rigatoni with barely any sauce on it and the chicken that was listed as "stuffed with mozzarella cheese" was a thick piece of chicken with, if anything, a piece of mozzarella inside. My linguini with clams was very bland. The sauce had no taste and the clams were not the best. The food was no better than a basic chain Italian restaurant. Thankfully, we had the Living Social deal and did not have to pay full price for our meal. We will not be returning to Salvatore's.
(2)Matt L.
On a visit to the seaport district, this is one of the newer additions to the area which has recently filled with new restaurants. It is unreal how this whole area has changed with new hotels, apartments and then these newer places. We got here early as a group on a Thursday and there was no wait. This place is pretty nice inside, typical downtown establishment, with a nice interior, smaller than it looks from the outside but a friendly staff. The menu is a collection of Italian creations including pizza which were actually surprisingly reasonably priced especially for this area. The drink menu had a nice selection of created cocktails and an impressive wine list. The staff was friendly and helpful especially as the night went on and we got a bit rowdy. By 7pm this place was so crowded you couldn't even get a seat. The lobster ravioli was delicious and by the time the bill came for 9 of us with several bottles of wine, we couldn't believe how cheap this actually was. Would recommend to anyone seeking a nice place at a reasonable price.
(4)Jessica C.
We were sent here by concierge after asking for a "family friendly" restaurant. It was not what we were looking for, but since we were there we sat down. We ordered some appetizers which were mediocre. First the polenta "fries," there was no flavor at all. They were like cheap frozen fried mozzarella but without all the taste. Yuck. Then the veggie flatbread with goat cheese. Maybe would have been ok if it was even warm or the cheese was at least room temp. The arancini was decent. The place was empty at 5 pm on a Wednesday but service was still super slow. We would not go back unless just to get pizza.
(1)H R.
Great pizza.
(4)Diana R.
The food is reasonable and good, but the staff needs to be a little more friendly, as well as better trained. I order take out a lot, and my order often comes out wrong. In addition, whoever runs the carry out area (pizza by the slice especially) really doesn't understand the industry, or just doesn't care. Pizza by the slice at lunch time is a large part of their business, however, I often leave there disappointed and/or not ordering at all due to the selection (or lack thereof). They open at Noon (people start lunch anywhere from 11-1 in the area), and quite often, they don't even have any pizzas ready yet. The other day I went in at 12:20pm and was told it would be another 10 mins. Today I went in and they had pizzas, however, as per usual, their selection of pizza availability is not practical. 2 of my co-workers asked me to grab them a slice of sausage pizza, but they didn't have any. When I asked if they were making one or if one was in the oven, they said no, this is what we have. It's 12:30pm, prime lunch time, and the most basic pizza is not and will not be available? Wouldn't you ask one to be made? I left with nothing, as I didn't have time to call and tell my co-workers the random ingredients they had available. While I can appreciate the variety, any place that sells pizza should always have sausage, pepperoni, and cheese available. There were 4 untouched pizzas (chicken buff, chicken bbq, spinach with other random things, etc), but no cheese or sausage..... It wasn't that busy either, so it just leads me to believe that with a better manager that understands the basics, people wouldn't get as frustrated.
(3)Megan M.
Used a living social deal here this past weekend. It definitely isn't as trendy as some of the other spots in the area but we had a solid meal. The fall drink specials were really creative and the ones we tried were delicious. We had the arancini, only complaint is that we wanted more. For entrees we had the bolognese and butternut squash ravilios. I think I liked the raviolis the best, really unique, delicious flavor- but both were great. If you don't want to wait in the long lines across the street for water view I would def check this place out.
(4)Michael C.
This is a review for take out pizza only. I thought the pizza was almost mediocore. The slices were huge, but at close to $5 for most slices there are better options, in my opinion. The staff was very friendly.
(2)Daniel L.
Great service combined with great food. The thin-crust pizza was close to what one would find in Italy.
(5)Mike G.
We went there because the menu looked good and it was the only restaurant in the area that could seat 8 of us quickly on a Saturday night. Most of us got the $32 filet and we ordered them med and med rare, every one of them was over cooked and mine was charred with no sign of pink in the middle. I sent it back and after 20 minutes everyone else was done eating and my steak was still not out of the kitchen so I cancelled the order. This may be splitting hairs, but when the bill came we noticed a 20% gratuity charge when the menu said it was 18% for groups over 6. The consensus was poor among the group and the bills were around $100 per couple to boot. The management and waiting staff were nice about everything but I think it's time to find new kitchen staff. We were hoping for a nice dinner on the Boston waterfront and we were extremely let down.
(1)Kelly O.
Not normally open on Sundays, Salvatore's made an exception this past weekend and our party of 13 sat down for a nice post-law school graduation celebratory lunch yesterday (along with various other large graduation parties who came from the Seaport Convention Center). We got to pick anything from the dinner menu (they do have a normal lunch menu which averages $7, but not today), and there was a ton to choose from, from pastas to meats to salads, all pretty classic Italian. I usually shy away from Italian restaurants, because it's so easy for Italian food to be mediocre and overpriced (plus I'd rather make it myself at home, and spend my hard-earned dining dollars on things I can't easily do), but I tip my hat to Salvatore's as they proved themselves as doing Italian quite well. Plus the prices were generally reasonable, especially for the crazy portion size. I got the gnocchi ($15) which was excellent... the fire-roasted tomato sauce was really flavorful and the gnocchi wasn't totally heavy which is a plus. It was enough for two meals, so I got a doggie bag to take home (huzzah for having a tasty lunch today!). Options around the table varied but everyone was really happy with their food (flavors were excellent, things were cooked to perfection), and each plate had a bigger portion than the last (the veal parm looked like an entire cow had been used on the plate plus a pound of pasta, that was easily 3 meals in itself). Service was excellent, especially for our large table, no complaints there (but of course this was a special occasion so it may not translate to their normal hours). I can't say I'd go out of my way to come down here, because if you're not already in the area it's just too much of a pain to get here and not unique/worth it enough IMO... but if I were in the area and needed a non-expensive solid Italian bite to eat, I'd look to Salvatore's.
(3)Lina T.
I love this place. I always enjoy a meal here.
(5)Yelp R.
We will never go back...here is why.... Long terms customers. We go there tonight. There are a bunch of empty tables and booths. When I say a bunch, I mean over three booths free and many more tables. The host, who finally could be bothered to come to the front said "Oh let me see if I can find you one". We should have walked then. The food was very tasty, but the customer service and wait staff acted like they were doing us a favor. Also, the portions were smaller than usual. Drinks were inconsistent. They tried to give us some static about it being the same volume for different glasses. It did not add up and they had an attitude. Service at the table was slow. What a waste. We did not even order desert as they shut down the oven early so we could not order our fave chocolate pizza. What kind of restaurant can't be arsed to make or sell their signature desert dish. We left the remainder of the feedback on the comment card. To the manager: Your staff was not even at the host table the entire night. Guests walked in and walked out confused about what was really going on at your restaurant. I thought you paid your staff to work...not watch the Red Sox game. Boyfriend went to go to the elevator to use the rest room. Some guy got in there too with a horrible smelling bag of rubbish. Common sense would dictate you would not want to do that with a customer in the lift? It would not surprise me if this restaurant goes belly up soon. Volume on televisions was OBNOXIOUSLY HIGH. It looks like a classy establishment, but the TVs give the wrong signals. BAR RESCUE NEEDED!
(1)Karlis B.
The Seaport is the spot now, apparently! It reminds me a lot of Patriots' Place with Jerry Remy's, Legal Harborside and Temazcal. Unfortunately, all of those places have ridiculous wait times. So we wound up at Savatore's. The cocktail menu offers versions of juice and liquor. I had my heart set on a margarita since about 2pm that afternoon, so I opted for that. Usually made with sweet and sour mix, I asked for straight up lime juice. They accommodated and the drink was well balanced, but perhaps lacking actual tequila. Lack of booze seemed to be a thing for the whole table and we ended our night with wine to get our dollar's worth. The menu doesn't offer much variety - multiple variations of ravioli, pizza and parmesan. For apps, we had: - Shrimp Fra Diavlo Pizza: spicy tomato sauce was great, but the shrimp was pretty boring. The pizza's in general have a whole lot of crust area which I don't enjoy. Spread that sauce and cheese, man! - Calamari: ...it's calamari. - Buffalo Ravioli: fried raviolis topped with buffalo sauce. Huh? - Scallops: I didn't get to try them, but everyone raved about their taste. So I'd go for this. You'll notice that a lot of the entrees come with the "chef's potato and vegetables", which makes you think they're going to be special in some way. But you'll get roasted red bliss potatoes with a medley of broccoli, squash, carrots and baby asparagus (which we suspect was previously frozen). I ordered the Veal Marsala which is a huge, bone-in veal chop (see pic). The veal was cooked perfectly, but those who ordered the Tenderloin Gorgonzola were not so lucky. Both orders were overcooked. Those who ordered ravioli were pleased with their meals. My conclusion is that you should stick with the pasta here. Salvatore's was passable, just not notable. The next time I hit this area, I'll just go on a Monday so I can hit one of the other places.
(2)Cabinboy M.
Please don't ask the waitstaff to divide up your bill among the credit cards. We went there today, ordered lunch and then just decided to split it evenly among the eight of us. We get the cards back and our waitress tells us "Sorry a couple are a little more than others." Which is fine, it happens one will be a couple more cents than the other; then we see the receipts and one set was for about six dollars less than the other set. How does that happen? So everybody at the table either spent way to little or way too much. C'mon dude its not that hard to do this.
(1)Courtney H.
Didn't love the cucumber martini (not cold enough - am I the only ice snob?- should be a thin layer of ice slivers covering any martini) - tiramasu and espresso worth it!
(3)Nat B.
In this neighborhood Salvatore's take-out counter represents one of the few reasonably priced meal options. The pizza is great. I was visiting from New York, but I'm not pizza snob. I loved the thick crust. Be warned that one slice of cheese is $3.49 and is equivalent to about two normal slices. I tried the buffalo chicken, but found it too sweet. The cheese slice definitely was a homerun though. Their wraps are also solid. I liked the chicken salad wrap with dried cranberries. Definitely make sure they put on some dressing or sauce because it was dry (but fresh and tasty). Looking forward to my next visit so I can grab another slice for lunch.
(4)katie k.
I had a film shoot at the Seaport Hotel and needed to cater an easy but delicious lunch for 16 people on a Saturday. I found Salvatore's through a friend's recommendation who said they have the best pizza. I called a few days ahead of time and they were very friendly and helpful. I ordered 5 pizzas, a grilled vege salad, chips, and a cookie/brownie platter. The food arrived on time and was raved about by all. The salad and cookie/brownie platter displayed beautifully with orchids perched on top. Everyone loved the pizza, we tried the meat lovers, vegetarian, chicken pesto, cheese and pepperoni. Prices were also reasonable, we paid much less for this meal than the one we had yesterday (subs and salads) and had plenty of food for everyone. Highly recommend using Salvatore's for any catering needs.
(5)Marcus O.
all around -- okay. :) ambiance and staff is nice. outdoor seating is quaint and right near the water. can't beat that sometimes. food was nothing exciting... but very decent nonetheless. the pizza was good... but there's better. the waitress recommended the linguine and meatballs. the marinara was a bit acidic... but hey -- if that's your thing, you'll love it. :) not a bad place. worth trying to formulate your own opinion.
(3)Iulian T.
Never tried before the steak tips here, as sometimes I like to randomly try them, and since this restaurant is leaning towards a classic Italian I was a bet skeptical. But guess what?!? Those steak tips were incredible, and what a nice surprise. Nice and juicy, cooked to order, pink in the middle, they came exactly the way I like them. Appetizer was a good size and we didn't had to wait to long for a busy Saturday night. I highly recommend this place as everything we come here, me and my GF we have a good time.
(5)Lauren P.
We really wanted to like this place. We had heard some great things about the other locations (Andover, Medford) and thought that we would give the one on the waterfront a try since we always have luck hanging out down there and finding parking. Overall, we were underwhelmed by everything. We had to change our table because the shaky table 'couldn't be fixed.' Well, if you have a half empty restaurant at 7 and a known shaky table, why would you sit people there? Our food was just okay (lobster ravioli and bolognese), one of our dinners were warm, and the other was lukewarm. The bar seemed hopping - so we decided if we were to come back, it would definitely be for drinks and appetizers in the bar. However, there are some many other places down there, we may not need to.
(3)Jennifer S.
Not good at all. My boyfriend and I went here because it was on boston.com's recommendations for gluten free places in Boston and both of us have celiac. I ordered the penne and clams and he ordered the chicken marsala. After waiting an hour for our food I basically got clams in a bowl of garlic and his dish tasted like someone dumped an entire bottle of salt on it. A complete waste.
(2)J P.
Good food, clean place, nice staff. Recommend over most any other restaurant in the immediate area.
(4)RRS R.
Great place for casual low key dinner out of the city where you can actually find a parking space. Great gnocchi, pizza, arrabiata linguine and mussels. Little pricey for casual dining but worth it.
(4)Betty Ann M.
I held my daughter's Bachelorette dinner at Salvatore's back in June and it was a fantastic evening. Michael the Manager and his staff were fantastic. We held it in their private room to the right which was set up just perfect for us. The food, cocktails and attentive staff made it a very special night to remember. I would recommend Salvatore's for all your private parties.
(5)Jenn C.
Great food, service, and ambiance! Amazing bang for your buck. Can't wait to go back!
(4)Allison B.
one of those crazy pizza places where 1/4 pie = "a slice" (which they ironically cut into two pieces). the spinach/feta/tomato pizza was truly great. the margherita was somewhat underwhelming. my co-worker ordered a chicken parm calzone, but they neglected to give her sauce - so her experience was less than delightful. sure, i pretty much got 1/2 a large pie by ordering two "slices" for about 8 bucks. but they're super-thin-crust, so you can eat 3 slices without really feeling like you've eaten that much. suggestions: 1. allow mixing and matching, so that each slice of a "slice" can be different 2. toss-up the ingredients a little more! where were the artichokes? olives? funky herbs? 3. don't forget the sauce accompaniment for the calzones for the love of love
(3)C B.
Salvatores Express is a disaster. "Poorly managed" doesnt begin to cover it. Get your pizza elsewhere. Anywhere.
(2)L T.
I love going here after work and waiting for my husband to get out of work. The bartender is a sweetheart as are all the hosts. The food is so delicious. I just love good pizza. Sal is also a great contributor to the communities he is in, so you gotta love the guy.
(4)Betsey N.
We discovered this restaurant by accident on a night we got tired of waiting 1/2 hour past our reservation time at Legal Seafood across the street. Legal was so noisy, with loud pounding music, and unpleasant with rude staff that we gave up and walked across the street. We were so glad we did. Salvatore's was crowded, but they managed to seat the four of us. The warm welcoming host, the cheerful, professional staff, the great food and wine made for a totally satisfying evening. Best of all, the ambient noise was the happy voices of fellow diners enjoying each other, not pounding music that made conversation impossible. We all chose to try different dishes. I had the evening's special-- chicken cacciatore. Two of the others in our party had more typical Italian dishes -- linguini with clam sauce and a delicious lobster pizza. My husband had a tenderloin steak. All dishes were delicious. Next time we will try their grilled fish. Our server said he used to work for Legal, and thought Salvatore's fish was not only better prepared but less expensive. There will definitely be a next time!
(4)Heather B.
The positive reviews on here must have been written by people who frequent the Olive Garden or Carrabba's or some place like that. I sat at the bar, ordered a glass of wine, then the mozzarella caprese salad. The wine selection is terrible and the salad was gross. The service was beyond poor. Then ordered the steak tips - they were awful as well. I stomached one bite and then declared my meal finished. They were teriyaki-soaked, chunks of low quality stew meat. Sick. And the server didn't seem to notice that I took ONE bite of my dinner... I should have complained and not paid for a thing - since I didn't eat anything. Guess I just didn't have the energy but I would NEVER be back. If you're looking for Olive Garden quality of service and food, this place might be for you. If you've ever been to a decent restaurant... don't waste your time. Next door is a place called LTK that's a million times better.
(1)Amanda B.
I live near the Salvatore's in Medford, so I am no stranger to their establishment, but I've only been to their Seaport location a couple of times. However... I must commend our waitress from this past Sunday night. She was AWESOME. Our party of five was made up of three drunkards* (one was my bf) and two sane people acting as DDs (myself included) who were trying to get some food into aforementioned trio of drunk in order to not deal with their shenanigans, ridiculousness, and inevitable vomiting for the entire night. Our waitress somehow got a Rockstar energy drink for one of the trio who was ready to fall asleep and in desperate need of a caffeine jolt. I don't know how she procured this since I didn't see it anywhere on the Salvatore's menu or included in any of the drinks, but I think somebody ran across the street to get it, and they didn't even charge us for it, which was amazingly nice. I would have paid any amount this particular night in order to facilitate the sobering up of the notorious trio, so this was greatly appreciated on my part. It was suggested by a member of the trio that our waitress should speak in an English accent for the entirety of our meal. Without missing a beat, our saint of waitress obliged and never once seemed to be aggravated with our table, even when my bf told her that he was in love with her for playing along. (Thanks baby, you're the best bf ever.) Anyway, I am sorry that I didn't get our waitress's name, but she rocked and if there is some kind of gold star or monetary bonus prize for being awesome available then Salvatore's really owes her that. The food was very good, as per usual. This time around we got the calamari appetizer, which is one of my favorites, and three pizzas: BBQ chicken, lobster, and prosciutto. The chicken on the BBQ chicken pizza was dry so I just picked it off, but the other two were both worth it. We didn't get it this time around, but their mussels appetizer is also tasty. Anyway, nice atmosphere and staff, and I like the cocktails, even if they're a little expensive. *I should probably note that I am usually the drunkard in this situation but was trying to be responsible and was thus aggravated by my lack of drunkenness.
(4)Jason F.
we went here last Thursday and were impressed overall. when we got there, the place was about half full, but the hostess seemed peeved that we didn't have reservations. after a minute or two, we were seated. the waitress was nice, she took our orders and seemed knowledgeable. we got the calamari to start, as well as the sriracha pizza (kind of like buffalo chicken ) and the gnocchi with sausages. everything was great, and we had a lot of leftovers to bring home. probably won't come back as its almost impossible to find parking that you don't have to pay $20 for in the seaport, but if you don't mind the parking, this place is nice.
(3)Tanya C.
The conference I was at offered a trolley to various restaurants in the area and a friend and I decided to try Salvatore which was recommended to us. We were seated promptly and was offered bread and oil. I ordered the burger (medium rare) with fries. I took a while to get the food, which is ok since its not a fast food joint, though when I got my burger it was a bit over done. Food was okay, though nothing special. Service was also average.
(3)J W.
First the food. I wanted a 3lb pizza to share, I recently watched a Man vs Food episode and was... "inspired." We did settle on a Margherita pizza as an appetizer. It was great; ended up eating 3 slices myself. It's similar to a Bertucci's crust, but much better. I ordered the Veal Parmesan entree. Instead of the usual pounded flat slab of meat, I got a bone in chop.with a couple of thin slices of fresh mozzarella and a light tomato sauce. Usually, it's under a mountain of cheese The service started out good. For some reason, we didn't get our entrees under the two tables next to us, which came in 5 minutes after us, finished their meal, paid and left. No apologies or explanations from the staff. Food 4 + service 3 for a 3.5 rating.
(4)Bryan D.
My wife and I went here on a friday night in the winter for dinner. At 7:30pm the place was very quiet. Our waiter Steve was excellent. Very personable, gave great reviews and descriptions of the food we had questions on and was on top of everything. The food and drinks were excellent. We had polenta fries, (they were crispy on the outside and warm polenta on the inside. The polenta could have used more flavor, but the ketchup was very good and made up for it), butternut squash ravioli, (incredible, no other way to describe it. I wish they would bread and fry them for a dessert) Salvator burger (very good, very juicy, could have used more sriracha in the mayo) and short rib ravioli (perfect. nothing else needs to be said). Their drinks are good pours and you don't get jipped. In the end, I would have given it a 4, but Steve's service put it over the top. We will definitely be coming back next time we are in town. Oh, to the management, replace the broken TV please. The purple and green moving bar was annoying
(5)Sun S.
This restaurant has the capability of being a four or five star, but it's not. My husband and I along with our two teenage kids ate here about 9 months ago. I remember the food being very good, service was good etc. We decided to return this past weekend. I ordered the Risotto as did my daughter and it was very good. My son ordered the pasta and broccoli and really enjoyed it. My husband order the filet and for $34 it was a huge disappointment. The portion was small served with a ravoli on top perhaps to make the dish look bigger than it was. The quality of the meat was average. The dish is about $6-7 overpriced. My recommendation is to stick with the pastas if you dine here. The other disappointment was the service. the waitress was a young girl. She took our order delivered our drinks and was never to be seen again. We wanted another round of drinks but she was at the bar talking to her coworkers not being attentive to the customers. Then out of nowhere some workers from the kitchen delivered our dinner and they DIDN'T CLEAR the appetizer plates! There was NO place to put the dishes and they kept saying is this what you ordered? I said you might want to put that aside and clear the table first. We were a bit annoyed. Then we had a waiter take over our table he was better but, at that point our mouth was soured by the service. We traveled from Sharon to Boston specifically for this restaurant. I am not likely to do that again anytime soon. Advice to management, you need to up the service, hire more attentive staff and if some entree's aren't your specialty don't overcharge for them.
(3)Winnie K.
This review is only for Salvatore's Express. The take out part for the restaurant itself. It has it's own entrance way in which is not clearly marked. The food is fresh, the pizza is usually good alot to choose from when it is hot & fresh, otherwise it has been sititng there for a while. I usually get the Sicilian Panini sandwich there when I work at the hotel. cuz the employee cafeteria food sucks. There usually is wait even if you call in the food ahead of time. We came by 20 minutes earlier & they said it would be ready 10-15 minutes & we still had to wait 10 minutes. The Express part is very poorly managed. but I have never sat down for dinner yet, so I have no reviews
(3)Dave G.
Was spending the night at the Seaport hotel and Salvatore's was just a short walk down the street. We sat in the bar area and had the prosciutto pizza, which was amazing, would definitely come back. Service was also very very good.
(5)Joyce M.
Mike- thanks for a lovely evening. Your attention and consideration were very much appreciated. The butternut ravioli was excellent as always and the short rib ravioli is a nice addition to the menu. Happy holidays to the whole staff!
(5)Daniel W.
Predictable, proficiently executed Italian food. Nothing great but not screwed up. I'd come back.
(3)Melinda s.
No need to go to the North End if you want really good italian food! The food here is just a good or better than in the North End. I would recommend the chicken Francesca or the spaghetti and (huge, mouth watering) meatballs. Don't forget to save room for the incredible chocolate cake or wonderful cupcakes. For take out, you can't wrong with the pizza, steak and cheese sub, and or grilled chicken panni. The atmosphere is relaxing and cozy. The bar staff is great. If you don't know what you want to drink they will make suggestions or provide you with one of their signature drinks. The prices are very reasonable. For dinner and drinks for two is about $60.
(4)Melissa A.
LOVE this place and their Lawrence location... just great! Food, Accommodations, staff... great time all around. :) My fave is the Signature salad & Margherita pizza... I frequently order this. On another occasion, I was short on time for a birthday dinner celebration - this location went above and beyond with my order (which was take out by the way) of butternut ravioli, salad, bread, pasta sauce and dessert. The restaurant itself has been remodeled and expanded into what used to be Pressed... Space is looking good and everything else is simply amazing! Keep up the good work! Thank you!
(5)Jill S.
I give this a one star because the wait staff was great. We asked the concierge at the Westin for a family friendly restaurant, We had a five year old and 1 year old. This was not the place. The food is not family friendly. The kids meal was $8.00 and did not include beverage or dessert. The meals were Italian, and not plain Italian. The Pasta Carbonara had a fried egg and most of the dishes included, beef, pork and veal. No marinara or pomodoro. We had appetizers which came cold and were not very good. Dinner for 2 adults, 2 kids, $75.00. Definitely not worth it. A big disappointment. It is a dark kind of "date night" atmosphere. If that is what you are looking for it will work, but not for young kids.
(1)Ed B.
Good food, bad service. Sat at the bar and took forever to get drinks. It was a busy Saturday night with nice weather and a concert starting down the street, but the bar manager should have more people behind the bar and the bartenders could actually look up once in a while to see that your drink has been empty for 20 minutes (and not force me to constantly yell across the bar to get your attention).
(3)Carolyn Z.
Quality food; homemade pasta; fantastic salads and super service. Waited longer than usual for our lunch to arrive and was offered complimentary desert and coffee by the manager. Great for lunch or dinner although arrive early on a Sat. night as it gets quite crowded. Opt for a seat at the bar, service is just as good. Staff is friendly and attentive!
(4)Lizzz E.
I visited on New Years Eve for lunch and had the pizza which was 5 stars! Crusty, Flaky, Sweet and Light. Wonderful Pizza! I will return for an Italian dinner soon! Thank you Yelp for leading me here! I was staying at the Renaissance hotel and went to Yelp to find good reviews of nearby places. Because I read the reviews I avoided 2 star Jerry Remy's for a 5 star lunch!!! YUM!
(5)Shawn R.
I've been watching what I eat the past couple months so I think that contributes to my rating of Salvatore's. The pizza was just plain unremarkable. If I had known that in advance I wouldn't have splurged on it I figure if your going to have pizza make sure it rocks! The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated but a little cramped in its layout. The service was friendly and fast and we got seated immediately. Its only a block or so from the Marriott Waterfront hotel so its convenient if your traveling. There is nothing at all wrong with the place just nothing that made we want to rush back or tell my friends.
(3)Jason N.
Living in Chelmsford I've been a big fan of sals pizza, so my wife and I dined at Salvatore's on the waterfront before a concert at the BA Pavilion. We had 3 tapas starters of meatballs, antipasto, and bruschetta that a topped with prosciutto and had a base of honey on the bread. We also each had 2 glasses of wine. The antipasto was good, but you really can't get that wrong. The meatballs were okay. A little dry, but for $8 for 2, they should have been great. The bruschetta was a joke. My wife liked it but the honey made no sense to me and I have a very adventurous pallet. Our waiter for the most part was unfriendly, blunt, and generally missing when we needed a water fill and a fresh glass of wine while we were eating. For the dinner we shared a 12-inch pizza of bleu cheese and sliced banana peppers. The pizza was great and that is where Salvatore's still shines, and frankly the only reason this restaurant gets 3 stars. Bottom line, go to Sal's pizza and leave it at that.
(3)Jeff M.
Same thing as the Medford location. Good American-Italian food. The fact that I went here for lunch made it a bit better because you can usually expect less at lunch. I'll go back when I'm working in the area again.
(3)Sergio A.
Good food, great decor, but a bit over priced for quality.
(3)Mike D.
I am a regular at this Sal's location for lunch. I know the bar and wait staff well. They do a great job with the management and level of service. My food and service has always been great and everything I asked for. The lunch entrees have large portions and the prices are excellent!!
(4)Bhuvana H.
Came here a few months ago with friends during the craziness of the Red Bull Cliff Diving event at the ICA. The front desk staff were very friendly and seated us outside within a few minutes. Our waiter was out to our table quickly to take drink & appetizer orders; having been to Sal's in Medford a few times, we were familiar with the menu. As usual, the food & drink were tasty and well executed. Nothing too shockingly creative, but it's nice consistent Italian food. I would go back if we're in the neighborhood again - the Seaport/Fort Point Channel area is so nice now with all the new development!
(4)Lynette S.
Excellent. Great food (and tons of it), decent service. Great location. It's one of my favorite (moderately priced spots) places in Boston
(5)Twee V.
I went here for a girlfriend's birthday. We had such a great time. Good food and excellent service.
(4)Brandon D.
Salvatore's is definitely worth the 5 stars. Wow. First off, drinks. I had a Michelle's old fashioned. It was much sweeter and less bitter then your traditional old fashioned but still delicious. This was made with black cherry Jim Beam and muddled mint on the bottom but it worked and I ordered several throughout the dinner. Second, and most importantly, the food. The plan was to order 2 entrees and split them. We ordered the gnocchi and sausage and a large eggplant pizza. The waitress warned us about the large but we brushed her off figuring "how big can it really be?". It was pretty big. Like, really, really big. Needless to say, the gnocchi went and the pizza came home. Affordable prices for its Harbourside location in Boston and a much better choice then Legal across the street. Also a nice alternative to the North End. I will definitely be back at Salvatore's!
(5)Michaela C.
Honestly, I feel bad writing negative reviews sometimes but this is necessary. I work in the area and last Saturday I called in an order to pick up. I walked down to get my calzone 20 minutes after calling, and when I got there they hadn't even started getting it ready yet! I would understand if they were busy but they weren't doing anything when I walked in except laughing and talking about their days. It took over 35 minutes from when I came in, even though I called ahead, for my order to be done and I had to ask twice about it and both times they said they'd get it started soon. When I got back to work and we tried to get eating... They made us the wrong thing! Normally this wouldn't be too bad but a few weeks back we tried to order a veggie wrap and whoever answered the phone said there were no veggies at all that they could use, which barely makes sense. When I got there that time, they had endless veggies for other things but the girl said she couldn't make me a veggie wrap... Awful service but good food!
(2)Lindsay C.
We went to the to-go side of Salvatore's, an offshoot of the main restaurant, complete with its own patio. Here, they have pizza by the slice (and whole pies), salads, drinks, etc. There's a couple of small 1-2 seater tables inside, and then 4 or more patio tables outside. At around 7:15PM, they only had a couple of slices of their chicken/bacon (and some with ranch) slices ready. I decided on a slice of the chicken/bacon, not knowing that the rest of my party was planning on waiting for the pepperoni pizza that apparently, was cooking in the oven. The 5 minute wait promised ended up being more like 15. The slices are huge (about 2 of the regular size slices, or 1/4 of a pizza). My chicken/bacon pizza had definitely been there awhile. The chicken was a bit dried out, and the pizza overall lacked the flavor I expected. It was reasonable for a quick bite to eat, but I definitely would order something different in the future. The guys really seemed to enjoy their pepperoni slices, but I noticed they were really greasy (like, dripping grease). Finally, they only have one shaker of red pepper flakes and one shaker of parmesan cheese. I had to commandeer the parm from a table who had taken it prisoner... Summation: big slice of decent pizza suitable for abating hunger. May take a little longer than you're expecting. I'd love to go back and hit up the actual restaurant at some point, those pictures just look too good!
(3)Anthony C.
Awesome staff!!! Food was incredible, everyone cleaned they're plates. Will definitely be back!!
(5)Riley B.
Man, Salvatore's was a giant disappointment based off of the reviews. My dad and I got a to go cheese pie at around 10pm to be our dinner. As you can imagine, we were hungry enough to eat a horse at that point. So when a good looking pizza like that isn't good, it really makes me sad. It just wasn't good at all. Maybe dining in is better, but with the multitude of amazing pizza joints in Boston, don't include this one on your list.
(2)Theresa M.
Ordered two gluten free pizzas with no cheese (can't do dairy) for me and my husband and I didn't check them before leaving bc it was freezing and raining outside and I had to walk back to our hotel. Got back to the room to find that they had cheese on both. Called back and said I would come back for a re-do. They were very nice and apologized about the mix-up but they rushed the pizzas out so they were a little under done. Good flavor but slightly undercooked. I would have waited longer for a properly cooked pizza for sure. Other favors were great and the employees working the front were great and very friendly.
(3)Nicole G.
Great waterfront Italian. Easy walking distance from our hotel, the Westin Waterfront. Service was attentive and friendly. Very good food.
(4)Alissa G.
I was wary of the 3 1/2 star rating, but went anyway. The food is stellar. The service by Caroline couldn't have been better. The manager checked on us multiple times and profusely thanked us for our patronage. I'm completely satisfied with my meal and service. Get the meatballs, arancini, caprese and whatever entree you like. This place is a gem.
(5)Tanya Y.
While visiting Salvatore's other locations, I've liked it enough to come back every so often. Unfortunately, our first experience at this Seaport location was particularly unpleasant. We came on a Monday specifically seeking out the lunch menu at around 12 noon. We were seated in the bar area and given the dinner menu, however, due to larger reservation parties and graduations that have been going on throughout the weekend. We were given the complementary bread and served our waters, and placed our orders after. We decided to go with the Spicy Chili Chicken Flatbread (roasted chicken, sweet chili sauce, mozzarella, torn basil, $11) to start, Gnocchi and Sausage (potato gnocchi, sweet onions, marinara, goat cheese, $16), and Steak Tips (1 pound of marinated steak tips, hand cut fries, coleslaw, $24) for our main courses. While sitting at the bar area, we noted that other patrons who came after us and placed their order after us, received our food before we did. We waited for a good 35-40 minutes before our main courses were brought out by a food runner, when we inquired about our flat bread appetizer. We were then approached by our waitress stating that they were backed up in the kitchen, and that it should be out shortly. Backed up? For real? It's one thing if there was a miscommunication problem, or if it was forgotten, but don't tell us a blatant lie that the restaurant is backed up. The larger reserved parties hadn't arrived, there were not that many people dining here in the first place, and often, it seemed as if 2-4 waitresses/waiters were standing around idly. While waiting for our flatbread to come out, we dug into the gnocchi, which is by standard always good at all locations. If it weren't for the gnocchi, this entire experience would have been a disappointment. When we took a bite of the steak tips, they were cold and lacked flavor. Our waitress approached us one more time to inquire if everything was okay, and we told her our dissatisfaction with the steak tips. She took it away, apologized, and a few minutes later, brought it back out. The temperature of the steak was definitely warmer, however, it still lacked flavor. Eventually, we packed most of it to go because we were full from eating all the complementary bread while waiting for our food to come. Before, leaving, we were approached by a manager who apologized further for the mistakes made, and were given a $25 gift card to use to give them another chance. The gesture from the manager was greatly appreciated, however, it doesn't change the experience we had. I will write an update when/if we decide to come back to this location.
(2)Nicole D.
LOVE THIS PLACE!! Had this amazing marretta stuffed mozzarella with fresh figs appetizer (special of the day) sitting outside in the beautiful patio area with excellent service by the staff!
(5)Stephanie T.
I've been here a few times now, and while the food is pretty good the service is SLOW. I have been here when its crowded, been out on the patio, and been in the restaurant mid afternoon when there were only 3 other tables filled, and service is always so so so slow. We waited for almost an hour for our pizzas, with no explanation or apology from the waitress. They also never refilled out water glasses (my biggest pet peeve in the restaurant). Basically if you aren't in a rush the food is good, but there are much better options nearby.
(2)John B.
Once again I was a Nervous-Nellie making good on a Gilt City coupon. Would this be mediocre-ville once again? I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. It's a clean, interestingly designed eating space with great proximity to the water and Blue Hills Pavilion (for when your you need to relive your glory days and see the Styx/Eddie Money double bill). Service: 4 Stars The waitress was very nice. She was informed, attentive (but not hovering) and quite charming. She was very patient appealing to the whims of a 7 year old and a stressed out adult who "misplaced" his wallet. Food: 3 Stars There are just too many better tasting options for Italian food for the Salvatore's to warrant 4 stars. I wouldn't say that this is strictly "old school" Italian faire. I think of it as being "Italian-ish," with the menu dominated with standby favourites such as pasta bolognese, veal/chicken parm and saltimbocca, along with more "American" dishes such as a steak and blue cheese salad. The entrees tasted fresh and relatively flavourful. There wasn't anything we ordered that made you say "Bam, I gotta come back here and get me some more of that..." But.., I have to say it wasn't bad. There was certainly nothing offensive. The portions were decently sized and reasonably priced. The bottom line..., we'll be back. It's a conveniently located, relatively tasty, reasonably priced family dining option for when going to the North End just seems to be a bridge too far.
(3)Kevin C.
Just went there because we were looking for a nearby place to eat. Like any restaurant in the area that day, it was near empty since the depressing weather kept everyone indoors. The place was dim... I know it's a trend with certain dining places, but this place was very dim. Upon entry, the hostess greeted us and we asked for a table for a party of four; her immediate response was "oh, I'll have to clean a table then", and walks off to set a table, but our first thought was "what about other tables? The place was near empty!" Luckily a server came to the rescue and showed us to a table that did not need cleaning and was immediately available. Though I did not know what was happening that day, but everyone in the restaurant seem to be dropping things, from utensils to glasses, even the customers! Dropping stuff, that is... Not dropping the customers. That would be awful. I ordered an easy Alfredo pasta, since I wasn't in the mood to go crazy with the bad weather being a dampener. My friend ordered a Margaretta pizza. Our food took a little long to get there, or it might've felt like a long time since it was quiet... And dark. We made a joke that they may have dropped our food and had to remake. A little while longer our food came and it was mediocre, maybe it was the lack of traffic that day, but the chefs certainly didn't feel spirited enough to whip up a few meals. So we finished our meal and left. Nothing special could be mentioned for this visit. I blame the weather, mostly.
(2)Frankie C.
Great service HOT food very fast staff was very very accommodating I will be coming back the chicken broccoli Alfredo was good and I had a taste of the shrimp and scollop divalo and it was out of this world. Very good place to eat defiantly recommend and if there were 6 stars or more this place deserves it!
(5)Dig D.
Hunger and proximity to hotel ruled our decision here. Turned out to be an exceptional choice. Michael was very kind and accommodating in getting our party of 6 in without a reservation on a beautiful and busy Saturday night on the waterfront. On the patio no less. Service was impeccable - not once did we want for anything. The food was delicious and we sampled a wide variety. Some of the best calamari I've ever eaten, the apple gorgonzola salad was great - would suggest adding candied pecan or walnut. The citrus salmon was wonderful - an explosion of flavor and the fish was fresh. The shrimp/lobster ravioli was to die for - in a vodka cream sauce reminiscent of a savory bisque. The filet, not on the normal menu but the nights special, was melt in your mouth tender rivaling that of any a la carte chop house. So, if you find yourself on the south-side - the Westin waterfront in particular - save the cab fare and take the 7 minute walk on D street to the water. You'll be glad you did. Say hello to Michael for me.
(5)Kathy C.
Loved it! We were a party of 5 and sat outside on a beautiful summer evening. We started with amazing martinis and white sangria (our favorite!), there was also a pretty good selection of draft beer for our beer fans. The bread and olive oil/garlic/balsamic dip was delicious to start. Also had the garlic bread as an app with cheese which we all loved....plenty for 5 people. For entrees we had the citrus salmon, chicken parm, salmon salad and chicken marsala and we all practically licked our plates clean. The service was fast and friendly. We will be back!
(5)Tony W.
A sirloin steak that was perfect and the best calamari ever. Good service and a nice quiet atmosphere. I'll be back.
(5)Lauren B.
My friend and I came here for dinner on a random Tuesday night. I live in the Seaport, and she was looking for some Italian fare. Although Sal's gets so-so reviews, the menu looked good and we were not disappointed. Our server was very friendly, and both our dinners (sirloin and bolognese) were very good (not to mention the enormous portions!). We also had the arancini (delish!), and the house Cab was tasty and well-priced. The only small considerations were that the pasta was slightly overcooked, and they did switch out the steak's sides at the last second (although our server scored us some of the originally- advertised mashed potatoes). Other than that- great experience!!
(4)Dina P.
Visited the seaport location after taking a harbor cruise. We had a pizza and my boyfriend was blown away. We can't stop thinking about it. The waitress also brought us a complimentary Caesar salad because the pizza was taking so long?? I didn't even see a problem, but it was nice of her and the salad was very good. We sat outside and it was a very nice atmosphere. We will return when we are out in Boston again.
(4)KJ M.
What a wonderful friendly restaurant. I am here for a conference and like to find good local food and this is the place. No it is not like the restaurants in the North End you will find served by Italians. This is a local restaurant. I had the buttenut squash ravioloi that melted in my mouth. Be sure to have their delicious sangria. Servings are big and if you add a salad, easily sharable.
(4)Sarah B.
I love Salvatore's for a quick take out meal. I'm a plain eater, but their pasta and homemade sauce is my favorite. Occasionally I do find the pasta to be overcooked. But overall, I can't get enough of the delicious sauce!!! I always call ahead and it is ready within 15 minutes. Can't beat it!
(5)Baron F.
Great food, great service, good prices! Could easily suggest this location for lunch or dinner and will be back again soon!
(4)Savannah K.
Great Sandwiches and Pizza for lunch. Quality of the food is worth every penny. It is one of the only places that doesn't always smell of burnt pizza. Great Gluten Free options on the menu.
(4)Timna N.
My hubs and our friends went to this place after a long day of walking around Boston Comic Con, we were exhausted and anxious to have food. We were trying to find a somewhat reasonable deal as we were in the middle of Seaport World Trade Center Area and it tends to be super expensive. We found Salvatore's and decided to order an appetizer, and a large pizza to split between the 5 of us. Food wise it was very good, the meatball appetizer was phenomenal, and the pizza came out hot and fresh, we ordered the Chicken Pesto. It was flavorful without being overpowering. We left with our stomachs full and a good price paid between all of us. We probably wouldn't be back simply because its out of the way for us, but for a stop while we were there it was fine.
(3)Sam S.
Oh maaaaa gaaaaaaahd. The absolute worst restaurant experience that I've had in my lifetime. I'll spare you all the details, just know that it took way over two hours for appetizers and pizza. The martinis were probably the worst I've ever had and our 'well done' pizzas were raw. Service was nice and my friends chicken piccata was actually pretty good but I would never return here. Spend a little more money and go to one of the other restaurants in the area. If like us, this is the only place with an open table in the area get in a cab and go elsewhere.
(1)Sarah K.
I came here years ago & remembered it being really good so I decided to give it another try as I was in the city. The service was HORRIBLE for starters. The hostesses were completely rude & unprofessional (& clueless). But what was more disappointing was the food. I ordered the eggplant parm & it reminded me of the kind at the Olive Garden. It seemed like it may have been frozen beforehand. My dad got the shrimp fra diavlo and said that it was horrible. By the end of the meal, I felt bad that I took him here. There are such better options when it comes to Italian in the city of Boston.
(1)M P.
Great restaurant in the Seaport District that has an affordable menu and great drinks! My favorite appetizer to order is the arancini (3 risotto balls served with marinara sauce). The pizza is delicious! We have been there 2 times in the past month!! I enjoy sitting at a high top in the bar area.
(5)Vicki M.
The service was great!! Food wonderful. Lisa was very attentive and great recommendations!! I will say Michael and Eugene...Work on the restroom heat!!!! Lol
(4)Gabrielle D.
My fiancé and I had our engagement party here, and it was fantastic. Mike was wonderful to work with and really made the party great. He didn't need our exact number of people until the very end and was extremely accommodating and flexible. The price for the event was also very reasonable. The food was great and our guests continued to tell us how much they enjoyed the event and the food. We certainly enjoyed it and just wish we were able to sample everything. His brother Stephen was also a great bar tender and really nice. In fact the staff as a group was amazing and very friendly. We had some decorations we wanted hung up and they helped us without question. The space and music was also amazing and beautiful. We had about 40 people and they had us use the entire side room. There was plenty of room for our guests to mingle and/ or sit and talk. I could keep going on, but I am sure you get the drift. If you are looking for an event definitely check this place out. We are already thinking of our next event that we will need a space for just so that we can come back. Thanks so much guys! Gabrielle & Trish
(5)Dipak S.
Food - Great pizzas. Tried the ham and tomatoes and it was good. Service Ambience - Fairly crowded during office lunch hours. A fast moving line. Cost - ~$8 per person.
(3)Mandie H.
When looking for a company to provide catering for a 60 person event, I came across Salvatore's via Foodler. Their menu looked fabulous and their prices were more than reasonable. We submitted a $550 order with Salvatore's a week in advance, it was great that Foodler was able to make was is normally an annoying time consuming process very simple. Unfortunately, there was a glitch in Foodler's system and Salvatore's never received the purchase order for our event, despite having received a confirmation from Foodler that the order was good to go. We showed up at the restaurant two hours before our event and they had no clue about our order. This is where Salvatore's becomes fabulous. While they could not recreate our exact order in such a short period of time, they put together a fabulous, fresh assortment of sandwiches, grilled veggie salads, cannoli, and various appetizers and delivered in time for our event! The food was great -- no thanks to Foodler -- and everyone from those who knew about the catering problem to our event's guests were impressed with the quality and flavors of the food. Many asked where it was from and expressed interest in visiting the restaurant independently... not something many people say about catering. While I think that we would have been very happy with the food had there not been an issue with Foodler, we were especially happy with the service and quality of the food we received in light of the technical issue. And we definitely plan to order directly from Salvatore's for future events.
(4)Lisa L.
What a delicious meal!!! I had the lobster and crab ravioli which was amazing. The gnocchi and sausage was also a delight even though gnocchi is not my favorite. Can't go wrong with the garlic bread which was coated in cheese!!! Service was quick and friendly even though the restaurant was packed! Would definitely go back!!
(4)Ayla W.
Eh. Maybe they were having an off day because one of my friends said it was her favorite Italian place here in Boston but I was underwhelmed. The food was okay, I started with the antipasto. I was expecting a bit more cheese (two small slices of two types) but the jam was good. There was also way too much olive oil compared to balsamic vinegar with the bread. The clam linguine had a good flavor to it but I was surprised they didn't bring me another bowl for the clam shells. My fiancé ordered the gnocchi and sausage but some of the gnocchi were undercooked. The reason why I knocked this down to 2 stars was the service. We walked in and the hostess was leaning against the wall just watching us. She didn't greet us, she wasn't cheery and she looked quite bored. She begrudgingly walked us to our table. The waitress wasn't bad, but wasn't really too friendly either. There are definitely way better Italian places out there.
(2)A.J. M.
One of my favorite restaurants in Boston! They have been in the seaport district before it was the seaport district. Service is impeccable from the management to the wait staff, food is always delicious, bread and oil to start is unmatchable elsewhere, and it's all fairly priced!
(5)Jonathan L.
This place "opens" 12 but has no food for purchase upon opening. #fail when you can get food here it's not that bad.
(2)Chris M.
I love coming to this cozy spot on the waterfront. I've always been able to get a table around 8-9oclock on a friday (thanks everyone who prefers legal harborside, and tazamecal( sp?). The seating is cozy, it's like a big italian family dinner because the tables and chairs are all really close. So be sure to be having appropriate conversations and don't mind sharing. The food is really good, I love the chicken broccoli and ziti, sans broc, and I love their chicken finger apps (but who wouldn't?). The hostess was super friendly and saved us a table until our entire party arrived, which was great. There's a bunch of salvatore's scattered around boston, I like this one, but I'm also fond of the seaport district so that helps. I know there's one in DTX and in medford somewhere.
(4)Gwen P.
Salvatore's is pretty good. I work about 5 min from the restaurant and usually go there for lunch. There is a main entrance and a take-out entrance, if you go to the take-out you can get a quick lunch to go or you can sit in the take-out dining area. The slices are huge; one slice is 1/4 of a pizza and costs under $5. I usually get the pepperoni or the meat lovers slice which are both really good. I have discovered that it is best to go around 11-1115am right when they open to get a really fresh slice and avoid a long line. I have also tried the grilled chicken panini which is also really good! I usually have them add bacon on it. They are made fresh to order and they are just delicious and cost about $8. Parking can be an issue, so I would advise that you walk if you are able to.
(4)Mallory C.
I came here for a bachelorette party a couple of months ago, and I must say I was much more impressed than I expected to be. The atmosphere was a lot more fun and upbeat than I anticipated. When I viewed the menu and the website, I was wondering why the event was being held here as it seemed so formal. Our waitress for the evening was very nice and had fun with us, knowing what the party was all about, but the place was crowded and it took awhile to get each course. I had to flag someone down to even order another drink. The bread and dipping oil was a great start to the meal and there was a great selection of original drinks that were also tasty and awesome for summer. I only ordered a salad and the scallops limoncello appetizer, but I ultimately wished I would've skipped the salad as it was a HUGE plate of arugula with a couple of tomatoes, 2 Greek olives and a glob of goat cheese. I was underwhelmed and would have rather had another drink with that money. The scallops on the other hand were delicious and the perfect portion size for the kind of meal I wanted. I thought the prices were a little high but the food was decent, and the portions that I saw other people receive were easily more than one meal. This place is definitely a hot spot and I hope to return for a date night when I can have a bigger meal and am not there with a specific purpose but to EAT!!!!
(3)Edward M.
We were staying in the area for some concerts at the BoA Pavilion and needed to find a place to eat. We didn't want anything too fancy or expensive but not a dump either. I checked Yelp and it seemed that most of the restaurants within walking distance didn't get great reviews. Salvatore's had some of the better ratings and the menu looked decent so that was our selection for the evening. Inside the place is pretty nice and seems more upscale than the prices would indicate. It's pretty big and has a bar and a separate area for take-out orders, which is nice if you live in the area. We got there early on a Tuesday night so it wasn't too crowded though it was more crowded when we left. I have never been to any other Salvatore's locations. Wine list is decent but not huge nor particularly expensive. The bread was very good as was the dipping oil served with it. The menu is pretty straight-up Italian with an interesting twist here and there (like booze-pizzas, which we did not try). On the good advice of the waitress we decided to split a salad rather than order a salad and an app. The salad was pretty big and enough for two. Again on the waitress' recommendation we opted for the salad with the fancy greens and sliced apples. Good call; it very good, definitely better than your average salad. For dinner we opted for the basics, chicken parm and chicken marsala. Portions were larger than expected and tasty. Overall this is a pretty good place if you're in the neighborhood and want a nice place and not spend a lot. In fact for the area Salvatore's is a great deal taking into account food quality, service, physical location, and price. I would definitely go back.
(4)Jesse B.
This is the second time I've been here in a month, and they were closed at least a half hour early. The Pizza is good, the meals are OK, but this leaves a bad taste in my mouth. There are lots of other places that are open when they say they will be.
(2)Stephanie A.
I booked Salvatore's for my rehearsal dinner because of its location close to the Seaport Hotel where my wedding rehearsal took place and because my family and I had eaten there before and enjoyed our meal. However, I will encourage people to never book a large party or a special event at this restaurant. My rehearsal dinner was a disaster from start to finish. I planned this rehearsal dinner months in advance and exchanged several emails with the restaurant manager discussing my preferences and the details of the dinner. My fiancé and I even met with him a month before the rehearsal dinner to go over details and finalize. The night of my rehearsal dinner, we showed up at Salvatore's at 7:00pm, which was the time I had made the reservation. We were informed that they had us down for 7:30pm and there was a party in our reserved area so we would have to wait. There were older folks in my party who were forced to sit in a crowded entryway until one of the tables in our section cleared and they could sit down. The rest of us had to wait at the bar until the rest of the tables cleared which was way past 7:30pm. I had ordered 3 antipastos for the table and while one was brought to some of my guests while they were waiting for the rest of us, they did not bring the others until I had to ask our waitress for them. I ordered bottles of wine for the table and they still took wine orders from guests at the end of the table so we ended up paying for individual glasses. They ran out of several of the beers on the menu. The waitress they assigned to our table was very inexperienced and overwhelmed and had to be shown how to open a bottle of wine. The meals took over an hour to come out and no cheese or crushed pepper was offered. Portions were small and people were very hungry by then. At some point, someone from the management team came over to our table to apologize for the wait but by then the dinner was ruined. They sat another large party behind our table in such close proximity and it was so loud we could not hear each other talking. The attention, good service and good food I expected for my special evening did not exist. To add insult to injury, at the end of the evening while we were exiting the restaurant, I saw the "manager" who I had spoken with so many times in planning my rehearsal dinner standing in a corner of the restaurant which looked like he was hiding and he never came over to talk to me or apologize. Horrible experience. If you are planning a large dinner party and think Salvatore's has reasonable prices and good Italian food, think again and pay the extra money for an establishment who puts good service and food over how many large parties it can overbook in one night in one crammed room.
(1)Simon B.
The pizza at the Northern Avenue location is the most elaborate, yummyliscious pizza in the entire state of Massachusetts . For those who do not dwell on the pie but rather would like one once in a while order it from here if you can. From chicken pesto, to veggie or mushroom/ eggplant the pizza is really delicious. The only constructive criticism that I have is that even for the folks who leave very close by or just upstairs by the time we get home the pizza gets cold fast. If they can improve on this would be just phenomenon.
(5)Sarah L.
Salvatore's has hands down the best bolognese in town and consider the MANY options in the North End, that's saying something. My husband and I have ordered delivery from them many times and never had a "miss." When we went in person, the food was awesome as well. We went on Marathon Monday and even though they were very busy with tourists staying at the hotel nearby, they greeted us quickly and managed to seat us quickly without a reservation. Our waiter was funny and very knowledgeable about the menu. He did forget my drink but apologized profusely and remedied it quickly. The salmon was the best I've had in any restaurant ever - cooked to perfection and crispy on the outside.
(5)Georgina C.
We popped into Salvatore's on a Saturday as everyone else was claiming at least an hour wait. We were seated immediately and waited on by Olga who was incredibly attentive. I started with a spiked sweet tea at Salvatore's on the seaport in Boston, him the most DELICIOUS bloody mary (you seriously must try one!) He had the steak tips and fries which were supposed to be medium rare but were bordering on medium well. My chicken marsala was amazing though, the sauce was a bit sweet as opposed to it's typical savory essence. I liked the variance. It got a bit busy so after we finished our meal we sat at the bar as to free up a table for someone else. Overall a good experience!
(4)Amy P.
The staff and specifically the management here go above and beyond for their guest! I hosted a corporate holiday party there last night and can't say enough to rave about the service. Mike is the absolute best and could write the handbook on how to exceed customer's expectation's. Even though it's the holiday season and they have so much going on, he made me feel like we were his only party and top priority.
(5)L L.
I do love this spot. Been here for dinner many times. The staff are very nice and you can always spot the manager helping out all over the restaurant, love the new area on the other side and love the bar area. My only criticism is I personally don't like sitting in the back section. As soon as you walk back there the ambience feeling is diminished. If I had kids with me, it would be fine, but for a couple, or friends, it 's just to lit up and bright. It feels more like a cafeteria at lunch time then a dinner spot. The food is excellent, you can not go wrong there, and the prices are reasonable. I always order a specialty pizza to go to bring home which makes you real popular when you get home.. Sorry for the criticism, I would just dim the lights a bit and problem solved;)
(4)Molly C.
Had a gilt city deal and heard great things about restaurant. took over hour for appetizers waitress kept saying flatbread was being cooked. the meatballs and salads were good. once our main courses came out two of dishes were made wrong, the steak tips on friend dish were cold and my pasta in chicken piccata was ice cold and tasted like had just been reheated. Waitress was friendly, but much better places to get italian food of better quality for cheaper prices.
(1)K L.
The food was delicious! Called ahead of time to ask about gluten free menu, take out, and lunch. The staff were very friendly and accommodating for my situation, but I'm not sure I could recommend them for gluten free dining specifically. There was some miscommunication and confusion with ordering gluten free.
(4)J E.
Really enjoyed eating here service fast, efficient , and knowledgeable of menu. Food very good . Right next to ballet at opera house.
(5)Matt H.
I stopped in before Gov't Mule at the Pavilion on 8/13/14 to meet a group of friends for apps and drinks. The food was good, the staff was friendly and fairly attentive but the temperature inside was higher than that outside. I did talk to the manager and mentioned that it was not pleasant to sit at a bar and have to almost continuously mop my brow with a napkin. While friendly and professional, his response was pretty much sorry they were aware of this and that it was a long term problem and there was nothing that could be done about it. I find that a completely unacceptable answer to be honest. I eat at least 500 meals out a year between lunch and dinner, and often go to the Downtown Crossing location and expected more. I won't be back. There are way to many places to spend eat and money in that area to bother with Salvatores again.
(2)Tom G.
Been here a few times for lunch. I found the food to be in the 3-3.5 star range. Some of the dishes I tried were flavorful Italian staples but many dishes fell flat and were very oil and salt-heavy. Service was pretty spotty. I think they've had a lot of turnover as every time I go it seems like the staff is just learning the menu. One of the few sit-down locations in the area, and it's worth a trip if you're craving Italian and want a more formal environment.
(3)Jim D.
Nice alternative to super busy, no parking available downtown places. Parked in public garage underneath the building (not cheap, but convenient). Caesar salad was outstanding. Pasta bolognese and carbonara were both good, but we're lacking that certain "something" to rate a rave review. Sat outside on the patio on a delightful evening - the way to go. Would recommend and would return again.
(4)Kristine H.
It was a long day of travel and we were absolutely knackered when we arrived to the hotel. All we wanted to do was shower then have some hot food delivered to us. After a recommendation from the concierge, thankfully we were able to do both. The menu looked really good and we were hungry. I chose a couple of appetizers (some overly cheesy garlic bread and a great assortment of antipasti), a Caesar salad with sautéed shrimp for me and a Margherita. The pizza was absolutely gorgeous with its fresh tomato, Mozzarella di Bufala, basil, and a finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. All of our food arrived hot and within the time promised. We ended up ordering from them again during our stay and were pleased with the second delivery too.
(4)Mike S.
Brushetta was one of the best I've had. Calamari was pretty good with a nicely flavored tartar sauce for dippping. The deep fried banana peppers that came with it was a nice touch. The pizzas were really good. Nice thin crispy crust.
(4)AL R.
Sadly disappointing. I was expecting much more from Salvatore's. The service was decent besides the fact that we had to ask for bread and water's. The food is where the two stars really comes into play. For an "upscale" restaurant and pricey pasta dishes the food just did not live up to standards. The pasta was incredibly salty and cold when it arrived at the table. My bf has the scallop and shirmp fra diavlo dish and mentioned that some of the scallops were sandy. I had the chicken parm and it was just eh. I was really hoping for a great dinner but left feeling very underwhelmed.
(2)Vivian C.
I never realized how many restaurants there were in this part of South Boston till I made my way over to Salvatore's for dinner. None of the metered spots were open, but some of the area restaurants offer valet parking, and there were garages available, but none of them seemed to post hourly rates for the casual pedestrian to easily spot. We ended up paying $20 to park in a nearby garage. From the outside, Salvatore's seems larger than it actually is. They offer outdoor seating along the outside walls of the building. Once inside, the bar area has high top tables. If you prefer to sit with your feet on the ground, there is a small divided dining area in the back by the bathrooms. They started us off with some sliced bread - chewy, even the crust - which I overheard another server telling our neighboring table was baked fresh, and olive oil dressed with balsamic vinegar that sunk to the bottom, roasted garlic cloves, and a couple of dried chili peppers. I enjoyed smashing a clove into my bread and dressing it thoroughly with the olive oil. The flavors weren't strong, but were satisfying alongside the chew of the bread. When I inquired as to the best deal in the appetizers section of the menu, in terms of taste and portion, I was directed to the Calamari Fritti and the Bruschetta. We ended up getting two seafood selections. CALAMARI FRITTI $11 Lightly breaded and deep fried to a golden brown, served with a side of marinara sauce SCALLOPS LIMONCELLO $12 Pan-seared local scallops with limoncello cream sauce The calamari was a tangle of both legs and rings, lightly fried to a nice crisp. With a squeeze of lemon and the acid of the marinara sauce, it was a nice rendition of the popular appetizer. My dc commented on the tenderness of the sea scallops (he normally prefers the smaller bay scallops). Personally, I was caught up by the creamy lemoncello sauce - yum! I was tempted to ask for some to go, but instead satisfied myself by dredging bits of my third slice of bread along the plate and into my mouth. For entrees, I selected the BUTTERNUT RAVIOLI $18 - Homemade butternut raviolis with a gorgonzola mascarpone sauce, dried figs and roasted butternut squash While my friend went with the *SIRLOIN PIZZAIOLA $22 - Grilled All Natural 12oz sirloin with slow roasted tomatoes, capers, peppers, garlic, shallots, and basil, served with chef's potato and vegetable The ravioli arrived at least 11 pieces to the order. Each one was at least 2 1/2 inches square, and smothered in the creamy sauce and dressed with lovely sweet figs and cubes of butternut squash. Inside each was a lightly colored cheese filling along with additional cubes of the squash. It was rich and tasty, and a nice change from all those other restaurants serving 8-9 flatter pieces for a similar price. I ended up having them box about half of this for me for later. The steak dish was too tomatoey for me... and I like tomatoes... but that's what you expect when ordering pizzaiola. But the meat was tender, and the vegetables plentiful and still crisp or retained some body (depending on the veggie). From our small sampling, portions here are great for the price. If you avoid the other parts of the menu, you might be able to stuff yourself silly with a single entree, but what's the fun in that? We finished off with a selection from the dessert menu that was oddly missing prices. Their Signature Dessert turned out to be $8 for t he pizza and was plenty for 2-4 people to share. I was done after 2 slices. Nutella is good stuff on anything, so it was common sense to pair it with a regular pizza dough to tame its sweetness. When we arrived, we were but the 2nd party to occupy the back dining room. But by the time we left, our area was still half full, and the red lit patio area was pretty packed. Service was decent, even though our server was kept busy with her many tables. The only truely negative thing I can say about our experience, however is to comment on the the bathroom. The bathroom stalls were amazingly dark, with the smaller toilets not flushing well. This could definitely be improved upon. 3.5 stars, but I'm marking it with 3 rather than 4 because of the location and the tough parking situation.
(3)Darcy H.
Meh! Average at best. Ordered the Romana salad. It was a plate of limp romaine lettuce that had been sitting in the refrigerator and lacking the "house made croutons". I asked about the croutons and our server brought some, but I didn't think they were special. I would not get the house white wine ever again. Pizza was actually ok, after the poor start I was surprised. We had the sausage and ricotta pizza which had plentiful tasty toppings and a good crust.
(2)Jeffrey R.
First time - highly recommended. We were in the area dropping of my daughter for a concert at the BOA Pavilion. What a fantastic area!!! The beautiful, warm night certainly added to the vibe. Many choices along the waterfront, but my wife and I choose Sal's - even with our 11 yo son. 25 minute wait, which wasn't bad compared with the lines across the street. Calamari to start (a "must-have" for any restaurant, according to my son). Very good. The banana peppers were a nice touch. Bread with dipping oil. Nice. Lobstah ravioli for me. Again, very good to excellent. The sauce was light and tasty. Chicken Picata for the Mrs. Outstanding! Lemony and tart. Can get enuf of those capers. 12" pepperoni pizza for my son. Very tasty. I'd certainly recommend and the prices were not bad. If your kids are picky, then think twice. Check out the menu and then take the leap.
(4)Umerican I.
We went here with our neighbors last Sat. We had our 7 month old with us. The service was good. There were four of us adults. My dish was quite was not good at all. The scallops were overcooked and some of them were burned. The pasta in my dish was also over cooked and tough. In the remaining three dishes, two were average and the fourth was really great...lobster ravioli. Near the end of the dinner my kid needed a diaper change. I volunteered to go do it in the men's room and discovered that there was no diaper change station. Not a big surprise since most restaurants have them in the ladies room. Restaurants owners are pretty sexist. They expect the woman to do all diaper changes. So I brought my kid back to the table and asked my wife to go instead. She went to the ladies room and discovered that there wasn't a change station there either. So then my wife had to change his diaper on the floor of the bathroom. We spent almost $300 for dinner including wine. A diaper change station cost half that. The reason for one star is: My dish was horrible. No diaper change stations in a family restaurant. (Assuming that all Italian restaurants are about family)
(1)H R.
Great pizza.
(4)David S.
I had an event at Salvatore's in early June with a room booked for about 30 people. From the initial communication, booking, menu selection, to the end event, everything went flawlessly! It was a happy hour type affair, the food was the scallops w/ bacon, spanakopita, kobe beef sliders (amazing), herb lamb lollipops, and much more along with various pizzas. The timing of the food was perfect, being staged so it wasn't too much but also not leaving my guests wondering where the food was. Service was top notch, bar staff was eager to help and give detailed answers to questions and joke with the guests. The event was a birthday, and the manager had taken care of the birthday cake from a bakery was fantastic. I would go to Salvatore's again in a heartbeat for another event, and I am so happy I chose this venue.
(5)Evan M.
This is a great Italian restaurant in the Seaport. It's comfortable and the food is consistently excellent. The chicken parmesan is by far the best i've ever had. The portions are very big, and I promise you won't leave hungry. This is a great stop if you're in the area.
(4)Ellen H.
I want to love it, because I am a die-hard Salvatore's enthusiast (Medford location). But an "express" pizza place that takes 45 minutes to serve up a pizza just doesn't cut it, no matter how good the pie. Came here on a Friday night after a concert. There were two ahead of us in line, and the place was obviously busy. The problem is that they make the pizza for the eat-in restaurant in the same ovens as the take-out orders. How you gonna make them pizzas fast when yo ovens is full, mang?! Annnnnd SPOILER ALERT -- THEY CAN'T! Not only was it soooo o o o o slow, three people BEHIND us in line got theirs first. Boo! When we got it, it was great and we ate every morsel, but I think we might have gotten it at some point on Saturday...
(3)Jena Marie D.
Service: FIVE STARS - We came with a reservation for a large group that grew when friends and colleagues from our conference joined us, and they happily added more seats and tables, eventually allowing us to take over a whole corner of the restaurant. No complaints, the staff never stopped smiling, quickly offered service to each new arrival and kept everything flowing and timed just right so that we all still somehow managed to dine together. Frequent check-ins by not just our waitress but also a gentleman whom I assumed to be the manager were appreciated and welcomed as we had questions, needed another round of drinks, some folks needed to cash out their bill early, etc. Our water glasses never ran low without being immediately topped back off and empty glasses and plates were promptly taken away without being intrusive or rushing us at all. Location: FOUR STARS - Convenient for where we were - at the Seaport Hotel and WTC for a conference - but had we needed to park our cars for dinner rather than leave them in the parking from that day's events, each car would have cost $17 to park in the nearest and least expensive lot. There is plenty of parking to be had, but it's going to cost you as much as your entree. MBTA service to the Seaport area isn't bad, but it does require either a transfer to a Silver Line bus or walking 20-25 minutes from South Station as the subway portion of the T doesn't serve that area. However, if you are in that area for a conference or trade show, the location can't be beat, being right next door to the Seaport hotel and event buildings, in front of the Renaissance hotel, across from the World Trade Center, Boston Conference Center and Exchange Conference Center and just a few minutes' walk from the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion (a.k.a. Bank of America Pavilion, Fleet Boston Pavilion, Harbor Lights). Food: THREE STARS - I don't want to admit this is true, but it is. The food was underwhelming. I've been a long time consumer of Sal's various menus and generally enjoy everything with his name on it, but the dishes we had last night were disappointing in small but important ways. My eggplant parm was three long slices of breaded and fried eggplant (the thinnest end of which was burnt and crunchy), stacked on each other without sauce or cheese between, on top of a small portion of ziti (presumably fresh made from the flavor but cooked to be strangely chewy, not al dente, but chewy), topped with a small dollop of tomato sauce, some long shaves of parmesan (not melted) and a little bundle of microgreens. I didn't finish it, which is remarkable as I'm a fiend for eggplant parm and I'm not a picky eater. My husband ordered the shrimp & scallop fra diavolo, which I found to be just slightly too spicy for my taste and he found to be not quite spicy enough for his, so that aspect of it was probably spot on. However, it was served with three small scallops and three small shrimp. Maybe that's the right amount for a high-end restaurant, but when you're dining waterfront and order seafood, the seafood should be the star of the dish, not overwhelmed by looking like decorative garnish on a giant bowl of pasta. One of my colleagues ordered the mushroom florentine pizza, which is my absolute favorite pizza at the Chelmsford/Lowell location of Sal's. The one they were served - at the "high end" restaurant Salvatore's - was not as good as the one we get on a routine basis at the strip mall take-out pizza joint Sal's. The onions were undercooked, the ricotta was underseasoned. The menu includes a dish titled "The Parms", with three options - eggplant, chicken, pork chop - and three prices - but where's the veal parmesan? (Not that I would order the veal, but it's standard Italian fare.) All that being said, others in our party heartily enjoyed their dishes and had no complaints. The drinks were unremarkable and small, but not weak. This should average out to a four star rating, but when I want to choose a restaurant, I definitely consider the food over everything else. You can find good waitstaff in the dirtiest dive bars. Expensive parking is expected in that part of Boston. But the quality of the food is really the deciding factor and what you remember long afterwards. So, for that reason, I'm going with a three star overall rating. I wouldn't turn down an invitation to dine there again and if my colleagues want to return next year, I'm game - but I'll just lower my expectations and order a pizza with a beer.
(3)Paige B.
Excellent night here at Salvatore's. Something for everyone on this menu. Calamari and chx tender appetizers were great - chicken piccata and pizzaS done to perfection. Bar atmosphere and service were really fun.
(5)Helen C.
Given that I went on a Monday night for my cousin's birthday the service was mediocre considering we were the only guest sitting at a table in the entire place There was 4 other people at the bar. We waited a while to get seated and then manager came out to seat us. The first thing I noticed was that he had sneakers on. It took a bit for the food to come out. I also wanted to mention that I was starving so things should be tasting pretty awesome. When it finally came the food was sub par but presentation of the food was somewhat decent. For apps we had the arancini and the calamari fritti. The rice in the arancini was under cooked and calamari was heavily salted. For entrees we ordered steak tips, haddock livornese, and the parms (chicken). Portions were decent but they were all under seasoned. And during the meal we noticed a fly on the haddock plate and the server just came and gave us a napkin to get it off the plate and asked if everything was ok. I definitely would not recommend this place and not worth coming back again considering the price, service, and quality.
(1)Steven T.
Well, I just don't know where to start with this one. It was....... A group of my best girlfriends and I tried this place out last night. Sherri made a reservation for the four of us to be seated at 7:30pm. We found out that we were going to be late, so Sherri decided to call the restaurant and let them know in advance that we would probably be 10 minutes late or so. I guess the call in advance did not matter. Where is our table? Gone. When we arrived they said it would not be a problem to be seated immediately, but we waited at the bar for at least 45 minutes. The bar service for drinks was poor as well. I would best describe the bartenders as painfully slow, arrogant and confusing. May I please add that not all smart things come in pretty packages. When we finally did get seating they sat us in the bar....a place we did not want. Ok, so at that point we had no other alternatives. The waiter was good enough. Was he friendly? Not really. How about smile? The work staff in general seemed to be in a foul mood. It must have been the humidity and heat. The meatball app and insalata Caprese were amazingly good. Both dishes were fresh and on point in taste, texture and appearance. We thought that the food was going to match the service, but we were surprised. It was the total contrary. I had the chicken piccata, Sherri had the eggplant parm, Sophie had the Lobster ravioli, and Katie had the a ravioli dish as well. Again, we were expecting the worst and we got the best. We thought the apps were just a fluke, but we were so wrong. The food was again on point. It was well seasoned, cooked properly and the appearance was again lovely. Yes, the food was superb, but the service leaves much to be desired. The treatment was poor. This is why they get 3 stars. My friends state that the rating should be lower, but you can't argue with the food. It was delicious. By the way...our neighbors pizza looked amazing and it smelled out of this world....I almost wanted to ask them for a slice. I'm going back for the pizza.
(3)Scott P.
Only place that didn't have a 1 to 2 hour wait to eat in the area. We were basically seated right away after we were told a 15 minute wait. Service was pretty good. Food was decent. I asked for a medium-well done burger and it came fully well done. The best part was the pesto gnocchi which was amazing. We were given some bread an hummus to hold us over. It was good and unique, but the hummus was dry and needed more olive oil. The weather was great and sitting outside was very nice. Overall, decent place for lunch or dinner. Would go back again.
(4)Jim W.
I think I could give it two stars and it'd be fair but I'll be nice. Not much to say, restaurant was 80+ degrees, pasta was very salty, the scallops had some sand in them, the food was sort of cold and the waitress didn't bring us bread or salt and pepper. OK, on second thought I'm giving it 2 stars. I had the shrimp and scallop fra diavlo for the record.
(2)Wayne D.
Was expecting much more given the level of restaurants in the area (Del Friscos, LTC, etc). This place was okay. The wine list was very limited. I had gnocchi which was bland. A colleague had shrimp scampi which had been sitting for a bit before it was served. There are better alternatives in the area in my opinion.
(2)Brittany P.
AMAZING!!! I hosted an event here- worked closely with the GM Mike and his brother Steve! They went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make our event a success!! Highly recommend hosting a private event or dining here. The food was to did for!
(5)Ender O.
The pizza was very delicious, and the wait staff was very attentive and helpful. Also the resturant itself is very trendy and visually pleasing. I would recommend the Chicken Pesto pie, but be warned that even the 12 inch is massive and can easily feed 2.
(4)Jeff K.
Afternoon lunch. What is this place? A sports bar? A CNBC tv crowd? Quiet crowd which was odd. Bartender was attentive to her patrons, it's just her patrons that were diverse! Some were work crews in the area, others were court house professionals, others were convention center attendees. A good mix. Waitress was fine, hostess was fine it's just an ok place. Nothing drawing me back and certainly don't get why you would change the channel for 1 guy and crank up the volume of the Television so loud people look up at the ceiling and wonder. From quiet to sports bar in about 2 seconds. Just ok, not even A-ok.
(3)Matthew T.
We moved to the Seaport in Boston 6 months ago from NJ. We looked forward to coming to a new city and trying new bars and restaurants and making new friends. We have tried almost all the restaurants in the Seaport since we arrived, probably 30 or 40 of them and without a doubt the best of the group is yours. Your food is probably the best of anyone's here and the prices are outstanding too. Its so easy to spend $250 at dinner at some of the restaurants here! My wife and I dine at your restaurant at least twice a week and we use the take out service too. My wife has also had corporate affairs with you on three or four occasions with 30 or 40 people and we continue to bring new friends in all the time. In short you have become our go to bar/restaurant. But even though the food and prices are wonderful, we wouldn't keep returning if the service wasn't equally as friendly. We have never met a bad person at your restaurant or had a bad experience. The management, especially Michael, the bartenders, the waiters and waitresses and the receptionists too are so nice its almost scary! Do they ever have a bad day? In closing, we are really happy with everything and everyone at your Seaport location. They make us feel at home there and that means a lot when your the new faces in town. Keep up the good work!
(5)Mary B.
Great spot for a business lunch! Quiet enough but not dead. The food was super fresh and delicious - I had the chicken marsala. The portion was perfect and reasonably priced.
(4)Jessica C.
We were sent here by concierge after asking for a "family friendly" restaurant. It was not what we were looking for, but since we were there we sat down. We ordered some appetizers which were mediocre. First the polenta "fries," there was no flavor at all. They were like cheap frozen fried mozzarella but without all the taste. Yuck. Then the veggie flatbread with goat cheese. Maybe would have been ok if it was even warm or the cheese was at least room temp. The arancini was decent. The place was empty at 5 pm on a Wednesday but service was still super slow. We would not go back unless just to get pizza.
(1)Adriana T.
We went to Salvatore's again last night. It was a busy Saturday. The restaurant was pact-the wait for 3 people was about 30min-45mins but luckily enough we were only 2 people and the hostess sat us right away. Everything about the food was cooked amazing; the drinks, Chianti wine was very good as well, the server was on top of his game. He took the order right away and didn't screw up anything!! Everything came out on time. My steak, bisteca was great. I like my steak cooked MR and it was perfect!!! The only thing I didn't like was that the hostess took a long time to talk to us. She was talking to someone which I assume was one of the managers other than that no complains!!! We are definitely going back!! Order the Bisteca and the mussels!!! My BF got steak tips and meatballs and he said his food was amazing as well. Compliments to the chef!!!!
(5)Janine D.
Had a Living Social deal for Salvatore's, so my boyfriend and I decided to try it out since we LOVE the Seaport area! We made a reservation for 830p on Saturday. Upon arriving we were seated outside right away. The decor and atmosphere of this restaurant is great! (Which is why I gave 2 stars.) The food and service... not so much. When we sat down our waitress wanted to take our entire order right away, which was annoying because we had barely opened our menus. We started with drinks and the calamari fritti. It came out within minutes, which we were excited about because we were very hungry. But it was just OK. Then we ordered our entrees. I ordered the linguini with clams in a red sauce and my boyfriend ordered the stuffed chicken parmesan. We waited almost 40 minutes for our meals to come out. Other customers around us had asked to speak to a manager about the delay and one customer cancelled his order and left. When they finally came out, we were displeased. The food was subpar. My boyfriend's chicken parm came with a small helping of very dry rigatoni with barely any sauce on it and the chicken that was listed as "stuffed with mozzarella cheese" was a thick piece of chicken with, if anything, a piece of mozzarella inside. My linguini with clams was very bland. The sauce had no taste and the clams were not the best. The food was no better than a basic chain Italian restaurant. Thankfully, we had the Living Social deal and did not have to pay full price for our meal. We will not be returning to Salvatore's.
(2)Matt L.
On a visit to the seaport district, this is one of the newer additions to the area which has recently filled with new restaurants. It is unreal how this whole area has changed with new hotels, apartments and then these newer places. We got here early as a group on a Thursday and there was no wait. This place is pretty nice inside, typical downtown establishment, with a nice interior, smaller than it looks from the outside but a friendly staff. The menu is a collection of Italian creations including pizza which were actually surprisingly reasonably priced especially for this area. The drink menu had a nice selection of created cocktails and an impressive wine list. The staff was friendly and helpful especially as the night went on and we got a bit rowdy. By 7pm this place was so crowded you couldn't even get a seat. The lobster ravioli was delicious and by the time the bill came for 9 of us with several bottles of wine, we couldn't believe how cheap this actually was. Would recommend to anyone seeking a nice place at a reasonable price.
(4)Anthony C.
Lobster Rav was top 2 in Boston , chicken parm was delicious. My only complaint is that things were just a bit too salty. Wouldve been 5 stars if not for that. Staff was friendly, funny and attentive. Food was great, ill def go back.
(4)Diana R.
The food is reasonable and good, but the staff needs to be a little more friendly, as well as better trained. I order take out a lot, and my order often comes out wrong. In addition, whoever runs the carry out area (pizza by the slice especially) really doesn't understand the industry, or just doesn't care. Pizza by the slice at lunch time is a large part of their business, however, I often leave there disappointed and/or not ordering at all due to the selection (or lack thereof). They open at Noon (people start lunch anywhere from 11-1 in the area), and quite often, they don't even have any pizzas ready yet. The other day I went in at 12:20pm and was told it would be another 10 mins. Today I went in and they had pizzas, however, as per usual, their selection of pizza availability is not practical. 2 of my co-workers asked me to grab them a slice of sausage pizza, but they didn't have any. When I asked if they were making one or if one was in the oven, they said no, this is what we have. It's 12:30pm, prime lunch time, and the most basic pizza is not and will not be available? Wouldn't you ask one to be made? I left with nothing, as I didn't have time to call and tell my co-workers the random ingredients they had available. While I can appreciate the variety, any place that sells pizza should always have sausage, pepperoni, and cheese available. There were 4 untouched pizzas (chicken buff, chicken bbq, spinach with other random things, etc), but no cheese or sausage..... It wasn't that busy either, so it just leads me to believe that with a better manager that understands the basics, people wouldn't get as frustrated.
(3)Megan M.
Used a living social deal here this past weekend. It definitely isn't as trendy as some of the other spots in the area but we had a solid meal. The fall drink specials were really creative and the ones we tried were delicious. We had the arancini, only complaint is that we wanted more. For entrees we had the bolognese and butternut squash ravilios. I think I liked the raviolis the best, really unique, delicious flavor- but both were great. If you don't want to wait in the long lines across the street for water view I would def check this place out.
(4)Michael C.
This is a review for take out pizza only. I thought the pizza was almost mediocore. The slices were huge, but at close to $5 for most slices there are better options, in my opinion. The staff was very friendly.
(2)Daniel L.
Great service combined with great food. The thin-crust pizza was close to what one would find in Italy.
(5)Mike G.
We went there because the menu looked good and it was the only restaurant in the area that could seat 8 of us quickly on a Saturday night. Most of us got the $32 filet and we ordered them med and med rare, every one of them was over cooked and mine was charred with no sign of pink in the middle. I sent it back and after 20 minutes everyone else was done eating and my steak was still not out of the kitchen so I cancelled the order. This may be splitting hairs, but when the bill came we noticed a 20% gratuity charge when the menu said it was 18% for groups over 6. The consensus was poor among the group and the bills were around $100 per couple to boot. The management and waiting staff were nice about everything but I think it's time to find new kitchen staff. We were hoping for a nice dinner on the Boston waterfront and we were extremely let down.
(1)Kelly O.
Not normally open on Sundays, Salvatore's made an exception this past weekend and our party of 13 sat down for a nice post-law school graduation celebratory lunch yesterday (along with various other large graduation parties who came from the Seaport Convention Center). We got to pick anything from the dinner menu (they do have a normal lunch menu which averages $7, but not today), and there was a ton to choose from, from pastas to meats to salads, all pretty classic Italian. I usually shy away from Italian restaurants, because it's so easy for Italian food to be mediocre and overpriced (plus I'd rather make it myself at home, and spend my hard-earned dining dollars on things I can't easily do), but I tip my hat to Salvatore's as they proved themselves as doing Italian quite well. Plus the prices were generally reasonable, especially for the crazy portion size. I got the gnocchi ($15) which was excellent... the fire-roasted tomato sauce was really flavorful and the gnocchi wasn't totally heavy which is a plus. It was enough for two meals, so I got a doggie bag to take home (huzzah for having a tasty lunch today!). Options around the table varied but everyone was really happy with their food (flavors were excellent, things were cooked to perfection), and each plate had a bigger portion than the last (the veal parm looked like an entire cow had been used on the plate plus a pound of pasta, that was easily 3 meals in itself). Service was excellent, especially for our large table, no complaints there (but of course this was a special occasion so it may not translate to their normal hours). I can't say I'd go out of my way to come down here, because if you're not already in the area it's just too much of a pain to get here and not unique/worth it enough IMO... but if I were in the area and needed a non-expensive solid Italian bite to eat, I'd look to Salvatore's.
(3)Lina T.
I love this place. I always enjoy a meal here.
(5)Cabinboy M.
Please don't ask the waitstaff to divide up your bill among the credit cards. We went there today, ordered lunch and then just decided to split it evenly among the eight of us. We get the cards back and our waitress tells us "Sorry a couple are a little more than others." Which is fine, it happens one will be a couple more cents than the other; then we see the receipts and one set was for about six dollars less than the other set. How does that happen? So everybody at the table either spent way to little or way too much. C'mon dude its not that hard to do this.
(1)Yelp R.
We will never go back...here is why.... Long terms customers. We go there tonight. There are a bunch of empty tables and booths. When I say a bunch, I mean over three booths free and many more tables. The host, who finally could be bothered to come to the front said "Oh let me see if I can find you one". We should have walked then. The food was very tasty, but the customer service and wait staff acted like they were doing us a favor. Also, the portions were smaller than usual. Drinks were inconsistent. They tried to give us some static about it being the same volume for different glasses. It did not add up and they had an attitude. Service at the table was slow. What a waste. We did not even order desert as they shut down the oven early so we could not order our fave chocolate pizza. What kind of restaurant can't be arsed to make or sell their signature desert dish. We left the remainder of the feedback on the comment card. To the manager: Your staff was not even at the host table the entire night. Guests walked in and walked out confused about what was really going on at your restaurant. I thought you paid your staff to work...not watch the Red Sox game. Boyfriend went to go to the elevator to use the rest room. Some guy got in there too with a horrible smelling bag of rubbish. Common sense would dictate you would not want to do that with a customer in the lift? It would not surprise me if this restaurant goes belly up soon. Volume on televisions was OBNOXIOUSLY HIGH. It looks like a classy establishment, but the TVs give the wrong signals. BAR RESCUE NEEDED!
(1)Karlis B.
The Seaport is the spot now, apparently! It reminds me a lot of Patriots' Place with Jerry Remy's, Legal Harborside and Temazcal. Unfortunately, all of those places have ridiculous wait times. So we wound up at Savatore's. The cocktail menu offers versions of juice and liquor. I had my heart set on a margarita since about 2pm that afternoon, so I opted for that. Usually made with sweet and sour mix, I asked for straight up lime juice. They accommodated and the drink was well balanced, but perhaps lacking actual tequila. Lack of booze seemed to be a thing for the whole table and we ended our night with wine to get our dollar's worth. The menu doesn't offer much variety - multiple variations of ravioli, pizza and parmesan. For apps, we had: - Shrimp Fra Diavlo Pizza: spicy tomato sauce was great, but the shrimp was pretty boring. The pizza's in general have a whole lot of crust area which I don't enjoy. Spread that sauce and cheese, man! - Calamari: ...it's calamari. - Buffalo Ravioli: fried raviolis topped with buffalo sauce. Huh? - Scallops: I didn't get to try them, but everyone raved about their taste. So I'd go for this. You'll notice that a lot of the entrees come with the "chef's potato and vegetables", which makes you think they're going to be special in some way. But you'll get roasted red bliss potatoes with a medley of broccoli, squash, carrots and baby asparagus (which we suspect was previously frozen). I ordered the Veal Marsala which is a huge, bone-in veal chop (see pic). The veal was cooked perfectly, but those who ordered the Tenderloin Gorgonzola were not so lucky. Both orders were overcooked. Those who ordered ravioli were pleased with their meals. My conclusion is that you should stick with the pasta here. Salvatore's was passable, just not notable. The next time I hit this area, I'll just go on a Monday so I can hit one of the other places.
(2)Courtney H.
Didn't love the cucumber martini (not cold enough - am I the only ice snob?- should be a thin layer of ice slivers covering any martini) - tiramasu and espresso worth it!
(3)Nat B.
In this neighborhood Salvatore's take-out counter represents one of the few reasonably priced meal options. The pizza is great. I was visiting from New York, but I'm not pizza snob. I loved the thick crust. Be warned that one slice of cheese is $3.49 and is equivalent to about two normal slices. I tried the buffalo chicken, but found it too sweet. The cheese slice definitely was a homerun though. Their wraps are also solid. I liked the chicken salad wrap with dried cranberries. Definitely make sure they put on some dressing or sauce because it was dry (but fresh and tasty). Looking forward to my next visit so I can grab another slice for lunch.
(4)Craig H.
Originally saw the place on a food network show and figured I'd check it out. The service was very friendly and attentive, and the food was real good. Portions were a good size, as was the pricing. Good solid place to go. I'm sure ill find myself back here!
(4)Enday G.
I bought the Living Social deal, which usually tells you that the restaurant doesn't do too well. The food was really not more than ok. Nothing too exciting.
(3)katie k.
I had a film shoot at the Seaport Hotel and needed to cater an easy but delicious lunch for 16 people on a Saturday. I found Salvatore's through a friend's recommendation who said they have the best pizza. I called a few days ahead of time and they were very friendly and helpful. I ordered 5 pizzas, a grilled vege salad, chips, and a cookie/brownie platter. The food arrived on time and was raved about by all. The salad and cookie/brownie platter displayed beautifully with orchids perched on top. Everyone loved the pizza, we tried the meat lovers, vegetarian, chicken pesto, cheese and pepperoni. Prices were also reasonable, we paid much less for this meal than the one we had yesterday (subs and salads) and had plenty of food for everyone. Highly recommend using Salvatore's for any catering needs.
(5)Marcus O.
all around -- okay. :) ambiance and staff is nice. outdoor seating is quaint and right near the water. can't beat that sometimes. food was nothing exciting... but very decent nonetheless. the pizza was good... but there's better. the waitress recommended the linguine and meatballs. the marinara was a bit acidic... but hey -- if that's your thing, you'll love it. :) not a bad place. worth trying to formulate your own opinion.
(3)Iulian T.
Never tried before the steak tips here, as sometimes I like to randomly try them, and since this restaurant is leaning towards a classic Italian I was a bet skeptical. But guess what?!? Those steak tips were incredible, and what a nice surprise. Nice and juicy, cooked to order, pink in the middle, they came exactly the way I like them. Appetizer was a good size and we didn't had to wait to long for a busy Saturday night. I highly recommend this place as everything we come here, me and my GF we have a good time.
(5)Lauren P.
We really wanted to like this place. We had heard some great things about the other locations (Andover, Medford) and thought that we would give the one on the waterfront a try since we always have luck hanging out down there and finding parking. Overall, we were underwhelmed by everything. We had to change our table because the shaky table 'couldn't be fixed.' Well, if you have a half empty restaurant at 7 and a known shaky table, why would you sit people there? Our food was just okay (lobster ravioli and bolognese), one of our dinners were warm, and the other was lukewarm. The bar seemed hopping - so we decided if we were to come back, it would definitely be for drinks and appetizers in the bar. However, there are some many other places down there, we may not need to.
(3)Jennifer S.
Not good at all. My boyfriend and I went here because it was on boston.com's recommendations for gluten free places in Boston and both of us have celiac. I ordered the penne and clams and he ordered the chicken marsala. After waiting an hour for our food I basically got clams in a bowl of garlic and his dish tasted like someone dumped an entire bottle of salt on it. A complete waste.
(2)J P.
Good food, clean place, nice staff. Recommend over most any other restaurant in the immediate area.
(4)Heather B.
The positive reviews on here must have been written by people who frequent the Olive Garden or Carrabba's or some place like that. I sat at the bar, ordered a glass of wine, then the mozzarella caprese salad. The wine selection is terrible and the salad was gross. The service was beyond poor. Then ordered the steak tips - they were awful as well. I stomached one bite and then declared my meal finished. They were teriyaki-soaked, chunks of low quality stew meat. Sick. And the server didn't seem to notice that I took ONE bite of my dinner... I should have complained and not paid for a thing - since I didn't eat anything. Guess I just didn't have the energy but I would NEVER be back. If you're looking for Olive Garden quality of service and food, this place might be for you. If you've ever been to a decent restaurant... don't waste your time. Next door is a place called LTK that's a million times better.
(1)Winnie K.
This review is only for Salvatore's Express. The take out part for the restaurant itself. It has it's own entrance way in which is not clearly marked. The food is fresh, the pizza is usually good alot to choose from when it is hot & fresh, otherwise it has been sititng there for a while. I usually get the Sicilian Panini sandwich there when I work at the hotel. cuz the employee cafeteria food sucks. There usually is wait even if you call in the food ahead of time. We came by 20 minutes earlier & they said it would be ready 10-15 minutes & we still had to wait 10 minutes. The Express part is very poorly managed. but I have never sat down for dinner yet, so I have no reviews
(3)Dave G.
Was spending the night at the Seaport hotel and Salvatore's was just a short walk down the street. We sat in the bar area and had the prosciutto pizza, which was amazing, would definitely come back. Service was also very very good.
(5)Amanda B.
I live near the Salvatore's in Medford, so I am no stranger to their establishment, but I've only been to their Seaport location a couple of times. However... I must commend our waitress from this past Sunday night. She was AWESOME. Our party of five was made up of three drunkards* (one was my bf) and two sane people acting as DDs (myself included) who were trying to get some food into aforementioned trio of drunk in order to not deal with their shenanigans, ridiculousness, and inevitable vomiting for the entire night. Our waitress somehow got a Rockstar energy drink for one of the trio who was ready to fall asleep and in desperate need of a caffeine jolt. I don't know how she procured this since I didn't see it anywhere on the Salvatore's menu or included in any of the drinks, but I think somebody ran across the street to get it, and they didn't even charge us for it, which was amazingly nice. I would have paid any amount this particular night in order to facilitate the sobering up of the notorious trio, so this was greatly appreciated on my part. It was suggested by a member of the trio that our waitress should speak in an English accent for the entirety of our meal. Without missing a beat, our saint of waitress obliged and never once seemed to be aggravated with our table, even when my bf told her that he was in love with her for playing along. (Thanks baby, you're the best bf ever.) Anyway, I am sorry that I didn't get our waitress's name, but she rocked and if there is some kind of gold star or monetary bonus prize for being awesome available then Salvatore's really owes her that. The food was very good, as per usual. This time around we got the calamari appetizer, which is one of my favorites, and three pizzas: BBQ chicken, lobster, and prosciutto. The chicken on the BBQ chicken pizza was dry so I just picked it off, but the other two were both worth it. We didn't get it this time around, but their mussels appetizer is also tasty. Anyway, nice atmosphere and staff, and I like the cocktails, even if they're a little expensive. *I should probably note that I am usually the drunkard in this situation but was trying to be responsible and was thus aggravated by my lack of drunkenness.
(4)Jason F.
we went here last Thursday and were impressed overall. when we got there, the place was about half full, but the hostess seemed peeved that we didn't have reservations. after a minute or two, we were seated. the waitress was nice, she took our orders and seemed knowledgeable. we got the calamari to start, as well as the sriracha pizza (kind of like buffalo chicken ) and the gnocchi with sausages. everything was great, and we had a lot of leftovers to bring home. probably won't come back as its almost impossible to find parking that you don't have to pay $20 for in the seaport, but if you don't mind the parking, this place is nice.
(3)Tanya C.
The conference I was at offered a trolley to various restaurants in the area and a friend and I decided to try Salvatore which was recommended to us. We were seated promptly and was offered bread and oil. I ordered the burger (medium rare) with fries. I took a while to get the food, which is ok since its not a fast food joint, though when I got my burger it was a bit over done. Food was okay, though nothing special. Service was also average.
(3)J W.
First the food. I wanted a 3lb pizza to share, I recently watched a Man vs Food episode and was... "inspired." We did settle on a Margherita pizza as an appetizer. It was great; ended up eating 3 slices myself. It's similar to a Bertucci's crust, but much better. I ordered the Veal Parmesan entree. Instead of the usual pounded flat slab of meat, I got a bone in chop.with a couple of thin slices of fresh mozzarella and a light tomato sauce. Usually, it's under a mountain of cheese The service started out good. For some reason, we didn't get our entrees under the two tables next to us, which came in 5 minutes after us, finished their meal, paid and left. No apologies or explanations from the staff. Food 4 + service 3 for a 3.5 rating.
(4)Bryan D.
My wife and I went here on a friday night in the winter for dinner. At 7:30pm the place was very quiet. Our waiter Steve was excellent. Very personable, gave great reviews and descriptions of the food we had questions on and was on top of everything. The food and drinks were excellent. We had polenta fries, (they were crispy on the outside and warm polenta on the inside. The polenta could have used more flavor, but the ketchup was very good and made up for it), butternut squash ravioli, (incredible, no other way to describe it. I wish they would bread and fry them for a dessert) Salvator burger (very good, very juicy, could have used more sriracha in the mayo) and short rib ravioli (perfect. nothing else needs to be said). Their drinks are good pours and you don't get jipped. In the end, I would have given it a 4, but Steve's service put it over the top. We will definitely be coming back next time we are in town. Oh, to the management, replace the broken TV please. The purple and green moving bar was annoying
(5)Sun S.
This restaurant has the capability of being a four or five star, but it's not. My husband and I along with our two teenage kids ate here about 9 months ago. I remember the food being very good, service was good etc. We decided to return this past weekend. I ordered the Risotto as did my daughter and it was very good. My son ordered the pasta and broccoli and really enjoyed it. My husband order the filet and for $34 it was a huge disappointment. The portion was small served with a ravoli on top perhaps to make the dish look bigger than it was. The quality of the meat was average. The dish is about $6-7 overpriced. My recommendation is to stick with the pastas if you dine here. The other disappointment was the service. the waitress was a young girl. She took our order delivered our drinks and was never to be seen again. We wanted another round of drinks but she was at the bar talking to her coworkers not being attentive to the customers. Then out of nowhere some workers from the kitchen delivered our dinner and they DIDN'T CLEAR the appetizer plates! There was NO place to put the dishes and they kept saying is this what you ordered? I said you might want to put that aside and clear the table first. We were a bit annoyed. Then we had a waiter take over our table he was better but, at that point our mouth was soured by the service. We traveled from Sharon to Boston specifically for this restaurant. I am not likely to do that again anytime soon. Advice to management, you need to up the service, hire more attentive staff and if some entree's aren't your specialty don't overcharge for them.
(3)Joyce M.
Mike- thanks for a lovely evening. Your attention and consideration were very much appreciated. The butternut ravioli was excellent as always and the short rib ravioli is a nice addition to the menu. Happy holidays to the whole staff!
(5)Daniel W.
Predictable, proficiently executed Italian food. Nothing great but not screwed up. I'd come back.
(3)Melinda s.
No need to go to the North End if you want really good italian food! The food here is just a good or better than in the North End. I would recommend the chicken Francesca or the spaghetti and (huge, mouth watering) meatballs. Don't forget to save room for the incredible chocolate cake or wonderful cupcakes. For take out, you can't wrong with the pizza, steak and cheese sub, and or grilled chicken panni. The atmosphere is relaxing and cozy. The bar staff is great. If you don't know what you want to drink they will make suggestions or provide you with one of their signature drinks. The prices are very reasonable. For dinner and drinks for two is about $60.
(4)Melissa A.
LOVE this place and their Lawrence location... just great! Food, Accommodations, staff... great time all around. :) My fave is the Signature salad & Margherita pizza... I frequently order this. On another occasion, I was short on time for a birthday dinner celebration - this location went above and beyond with my order (which was take out by the way) of butternut ravioli, salad, bread, pasta sauce and dessert. The restaurant itself has been remodeled and expanded into what used to be Pressed... Space is looking good and everything else is simply amazing! Keep up the good work! Thank you!
(5)Jill S.
I give this a one star because the wait staff was great. We asked the concierge at the Westin for a family friendly restaurant, We had a five year old and 1 year old. This was not the place. The food is not family friendly. The kids meal was $8.00 and did not include beverage or dessert. The meals were Italian, and not plain Italian. The Pasta Carbonara had a fried egg and most of the dishes included, beef, pork and veal. No marinara or pomodoro. We had appetizers which came cold and were not very good. Dinner for 2 adults, 2 kids, $75.00. Definitely not worth it. A big disappointment. It is a dark kind of "date night" atmosphere. If that is what you are looking for it will work, but not for young kids.
(1)Ed B.
Good food, bad service. Sat at the bar and took forever to get drinks. It was a busy Saturday night with nice weather and a concert starting down the street, but the bar manager should have more people behind the bar and the bartenders could actually look up once in a while to see that your drink has been empty for 20 minutes (and not force me to constantly yell across the bar to get your attention).
(3)Carolyn Z.
Quality food; homemade pasta; fantastic salads and super service. Waited longer than usual for our lunch to arrive and was offered complimentary desert and coffee by the manager. Great for lunch or dinner although arrive early on a Sat. night as it gets quite crowded. Opt for a seat at the bar, service is just as good. Staff is friendly and attentive!
(4)Lizzz E.
I visited on New Years Eve for lunch and had the pizza which was 5 stars! Crusty, Flaky, Sweet and Light. Wonderful Pizza! I will return for an Italian dinner soon! Thank you Yelp for leading me here! I was staying at the Renaissance hotel and went to Yelp to find good reviews of nearby places. Because I read the reviews I avoided 2 star Jerry Remy's for a 5 star lunch!!! YUM!
(5)Shawn R.
I've been watching what I eat the past couple months so I think that contributes to my rating of Salvatore's. The pizza was just plain unremarkable. If I had known that in advance I wouldn't have splurged on it I figure if your going to have pizza make sure it rocks! The restaurant is clean, nicely decorated but a little cramped in its layout. The service was friendly and fast and we got seated immediately. Its only a block or so from the Marriott Waterfront hotel so its convenient if your traveling. There is nothing at all wrong with the place just nothing that made we want to rush back or tell my friends.
(3)Jason N.
Living in Chelmsford I've been a big fan of sals pizza, so my wife and I dined at Salvatore's on the waterfront before a concert at the BA Pavilion. We had 3 tapas starters of meatballs, antipasto, and bruschetta that a topped with prosciutto and had a base of honey on the bread. We also each had 2 glasses of wine. The antipasto was good, but you really can't get that wrong. The meatballs were okay. A little dry, but for $8 for 2, they should have been great. The bruschetta was a joke. My wife liked it but the honey made no sense to me and I have a very adventurous pallet. Our waiter for the most part was unfriendly, blunt, and generally missing when we needed a water fill and a fresh glass of wine while we were eating. For the dinner we shared a 12-inch pizza of bleu cheese and sliced banana peppers. The pizza was great and that is where Salvatore's still shines, and frankly the only reason this restaurant gets 3 stars. Bottom line, go to Sal's pizza and leave it at that.
(3)RRS R.
Great place for casual low key dinner out of the city where you can actually find a parking space. Great gnocchi, pizza, arrabiata linguine and mussels. Little pricey for casual dining but worth it.
(4)Betty Ann M.
I held my daughter's Bachelorette dinner at Salvatore's back in June and it was a fantastic evening. Michael the Manager and his staff were fantastic. We held it in their private room to the right which was set up just perfect for us. The food, cocktails and attentive staff made it a very special night to remember. I would recommend Salvatore's for all your private parties.
(5)Jenn C.
Great food, service, and ambiance! Amazing bang for your buck. Can't wait to go back!
(4)Allison B.
one of those crazy pizza places where 1/4 pie = "a slice" (which they ironically cut into two pieces). the spinach/feta/tomato pizza was truly great. the margherita was somewhat underwhelming. my co-worker ordered a chicken parm calzone, but they neglected to give her sauce - so her experience was less than delightful. sure, i pretty much got 1/2 a large pie by ordering two "slices" for about 8 bucks. but they're super-thin-crust, so you can eat 3 slices without really feeling like you've eaten that much. suggestions: 1. allow mixing and matching, so that each slice of a "slice" can be different 2. toss-up the ingredients a little more! where were the artichokes? olives? funky herbs? 3. don't forget the sauce accompaniment for the calzones for the love of love
(3)C B.
Salvatores Express is a disaster. "Poorly managed" doesnt begin to cover it. Get your pizza elsewhere. Anywhere.
(2)L T.
I love going here after work and waiting for my husband to get out of work. The bartender is a sweetheart as are all the hosts. The food is so delicious. I just love good pizza. Sal is also a great contributor to the communities he is in, so you gotta love the guy.
(4)Betsey N.
We discovered this restaurant by accident on a night we got tired of waiting 1/2 hour past our reservation time at Legal Seafood across the street. Legal was so noisy, with loud pounding music, and unpleasant with rude staff that we gave up and walked across the street. We were so glad we did. Salvatore's was crowded, but they managed to seat the four of us. The warm welcoming host, the cheerful, professional staff, the great food and wine made for a totally satisfying evening. Best of all, the ambient noise was the happy voices of fellow diners enjoying each other, not pounding music that made conversation impossible. We all chose to try different dishes. I had the evening's special-- chicken cacciatore. Two of the others in our party had more typical Italian dishes -- linguini with clam sauce and a delicious lobster pizza. My husband had a tenderloin steak. All dishes were delicious. Next time we will try their grilled fish. Our server said he used to work for Legal, and thought Salvatore's fish was not only better prepared but less expensive. There will definitely be a next time!
(4)Chris C.
I work at a hotel around the corner and frequent Sals for lunch after my shift. Portions are generous and the prices cannot be beat. Bar is very nice and the staff is pretty friendly.
(4)Billy E.
The pizza is decent....I live next door so I had many opportunity to order. On one occasion the pizza was cold and the cheese had that re-heated glossy look to it. When I asked if it was to order or re-heated said it was fresh but it didnt' look or taste like it. The restaurant was about 20% overpriced...meaining the veal that's priced like $20 should of been around $15. They also charge you by the softdrink......I ate a $12 pizza and 3, 12 oz cokes for my wife and I was 7.50.....I find that a little much. I think Salvatore's thinks it's fine dining....it definitely isn't. Lower your prices, get better help, don't charge per softdrink, and maybe you'll fill up that restaurant that I can see out my window is rarely full.
(2)David M.
I went to Salvatore's late on a Friday night. I was surprised how reasonable the prices are given the neighborhood it's located in. My friend and I were initially offered a table in the bar area that had these very high chairs. We immediately asked if we could be seated somewhere else and the hostess found as a 'normal' table right away in the dining room. We share an order of fried mozzarella that came with this garlic cream sauce. It was out of this world good!!! I ordered the Chicken Marsala and my friend ordered the Shrimp Scampi. She kept taking bites from my Chicken Marsala that we ended up trading. It was that good. The Shrimp Scampi was very good. It was not to oily or buttery like most places. It had a nice hint of lemon to it as well. The only problem with it was that the shrimp was a little bit rubbery from being overcooked. Our waitress was also very nice too!
(4)Jeffrey K.
We were directed to this place by the hotel staff. We had the calamari for an appetizer, I had the lobster mac-n-cheese for the meal and my wife had the caesar salad pizza. My lobster mac-n-cheese was a little light on the lobster and the wife's salad pizza was to say the least just OK. Maybe the pizza would make this a four star but overall I am really just giving this a three star.
(3)Barney B.
it's a pizza joint. a good one, but really it's just a pizza joint. so it's a bit odd to see a private room behind swanky colored walls, yet still be in the middle of a pizza joint. it's even weirder to have a bachelorette party in the room. but the food and service, not half bad. especially for a (you guessed it) pizza joint
(3)Jay D.
Ate here for lunch yesterday with the family. If you're seeing a show at the Pavilion, or checking out the ICA its right there, in the middle of both. On a nice day, you could leave your car parked at the ICA and take a ten minute walk to Salvatores. Its split between a long skinny dining room with a bar up front, and a small pizza counter for quick lunch bites. The pizza side doesn't have seating. They had a decent wine list, of which we tried a few. They were going to be having a private holiday party at 5pm when we called and recommended we get there by 2pm to have a relaxed dining experience. It was nice to know to plan for that, rather than be rushed once there. We tried their Bruschetta and Caesar Salad to start. Both were above average, although, now living in CA, i'm spoiled with fresh veggies and greens so the Caesar was a step down, but still better than many Boston Caesars. Their fresh bread with oil was excellent. The lunch menu was super affordable. I think pretty much everything was $7, from apps to sandwiches to entrees. They include the pizza menu, from which I ordered their spinach and ricotta 12" for $12. It was delicious! Excellent dough. My parents each had a pasta dish, both were very satisfied. I can see them being a staple in that area for years to come.
(4)Bo P.
We're from San Francisco where we love the North Beach Italian food and are die-hard fans of Tony Gemignani's Napoletana. And then there's Salvatore's in South Boston---love their margherita pizza, all ten thumbs up! (But if you're in our neck of the woods---make sure you go to Tony's place.)
(4)Jamie M.
This is not the best restaurant I have been to but I'm giving it 5 stars because I have been 3 times, and each time it has been great. We sit at one of the hightops in bar area and it's a nice atmosphere. The apps, drinks, dinners are all great. Our servers have been friendly and quick. I highly recommend the haddock meal, the pizzas, and any of the homemade pasta dishes. I normally never, ever order ziti and meatballs when I go out to eat but I decided to do that at Salvatores and I loved it. Great sauce, perfectly cooked pasta and 2 large meatballs for a very reasonable price.
(5)Ash T.
Apart from the butternut squash ravioli, everything else was ok.
(3)Shelli S.
The food was great and when they couldn't find our reservation, the manager found us a table quickly so we could attend our concert. We appreciated the effort. In addition, our waitress was great and very nice. The pulled pork and pineapple pizza and prosciutto and fig pizza were amazing.
(5)Anthony F.
Food was ok.
(3)Bill B.
Love Sal's!!! If you're up for a good, inexpensive dinner, go sit at the bar and order off the bar menu. The portions are large enough to order two things of the bar menu and fill you up. Add in a couple glasses of wine and it's a pretty inexpensive night. Bartenders are always nice. Great place to go before a concert or if you feel like hanging out by the water.
(4)Colin N.
Well. Salvatores. I took a friend here after a trip to the ICA. I have to say - I was surprised. They put is in a private room. It was unnecessarily romantic. I think maybe I was underdressed for the main dining area? Bah! The food was typical american italian fare. Everything came with pasta. It was tasty and portions were huge. Decor was modern and nice, but a little generic looking. I don't recall anything that makes me want to go back again.
(3)Jennifer K.
I thought the food was great, and our waiter happened to be someone I had had before at a different restaurant. One of those very helpful waiters who will literally tell you if youa re going to be dissapointed with your meal, and encourages you to reconsider. I love when they do this, it is so helpful when you are throwing money around at a restaurant. The bar was packed, and it took a few minutes for an yone to realize we were waiting to be seated, but overall, it was a good experience. PS the butternut squash ravioli is to die for.
(4)Pete K.
I usually stop in and grab a slice when I am working in the area. You can get slices at the pickup area next to the restaurant. The slices are enormous and they usually have a good selection of toppings available. You may need to have good timing ( or luck ) to get there when they have the display case full of pies. I encountered this once and it was truly an amazing sight. Otherwise, there will be some delicious pizza ready to be heated ( or not. Your call. ) but not nearly as much. A slice of cheese is about 3 bucks and toppings are extra. It's worth stopping in. I hear that the restaurant is very good too.
(4)Debra L.
I went out on a limb and recommended this place to my dining companions last night although it's brand spanking new, had only one Yelp review and no website. I'm glad I did. It was exceptionally good! I don't know where the other reviewer got the idea that this place was supposed to be "authentic" because I didn't get that vibe at all. Sure, the menu is traditional Italian but the atmosphere is not traditional Italian restaurant at all - and that part I liked. They have a great bar area and a modern dining room and a lot of outdoor seating. The place is all windows. It's hardly "romantic" or "cozy" but you can get that in the North End (and pay a lot more for it and not be able to find anywhere to park...but I digress). They start you off with a really good rustic bread with olive oil infused with red pepper and garlic. Portions were really large, prices were great, service was excellent! None of the hiccups you often see when a new place is just starting out. Our waiter was a seasoned pro. Wine list was great too. If you can't already tell, I really liked this place. I had the Rissotto special and I'm still thinking about it today. Seriously. Shrimp, gorgonzola and green apples - incredible combination. And the portion was so large that I ate enough to be full and still had a lot to spare for my boyfriend and his father to share. They had the lobster & shrimp fra diavlo (which I tried - delicious) and linguini with clams. I didn't try that one but he really enjoyed it. Now, I'm an Irish girl who grew up on boiled food so what do I know? But these 2 are really Italian and they were even impressed. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the pizza - it looked delicious. I was also really glad to see they have a take out section where you can get pizza by the slice. Plus, the Seaport district is lovely on a summer night and it's nice to see that there are finally some new places popping up. This is a perfect place for dinner if you're going to the ICA or a concert at the BofA Pavillion. Oh, and this place is right next to LTK and it blows LTK away! If I had to find one teeny tiny thing to complain about (and I do because that's just who I am) I would say that $8 for one chocolate dipped cannoli seemed a bit steep) but the reasonable entree prices more than made up for it.
(5)Jeff S.
Everything tends to taste the same here after a while. They are friendly but there always seems to be a bit if chaos to the staff. Overall a good solid meal for your value.
(3)Lauren S.
Great atmosphere, not too crowded. The gnocci and chicken parm are AMAZING! Will definitely return!
(4)Christina T.
I came here with my former co-workers for lunch one spring afternoon. I've never spent much time in South Boston, mostly because it is inconvienant to get to but that shouldn't deter you from trying Salvatore's in South Boston. I had the pizza and it was wonderful with it's thin, crunchy, flaky crust that was topped with fresh and simple ingredients. Although I've had better pizza namely in NYC, their pizza is on my list of favorites.
(4)Yvonne P.
I took my girlfriend there for her birthday. I guess they were getting ready to close but they took us in anyway! The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was warm and great. The atmosphere was very laid back and comfortable while the restaurant is very stylish. We could actually have a conversation without having to yell over loud music lol. We're planning on going back very soon :) Loved it.
(5)Alex J.
This is a great addition to South Boston's Waterfront, between the World Trade Center and the Bank Boston Pavillion. They have a trendy "Tuscan" decor, with a nice bar area and seating outside. I am not sure how Tuscan it really is, but it is not bad. The food purports to "combine the best of both northern and southern Italian cooking." Frankly, the menu looks great, but it does not seem to cry authentic to me. They have many gourmet pizza's, one of which my wife had. It was very good. It was listed as a flat bread, but the crust was standard pizza crust, not as thin as you'd expect for a "flat bread" pizza. I had a pasta dish, which was fantastic. The pasta was very fresh, the ragu was excellent as well as the mushrooms and tomatoes. The wine list is very good. There seem to be more reds than whites, but there were plenty of choices. Prices were good. The place was packed but there was a concert at the Pavillion, so I am not sure if this is like this on off nights. If you go here prior to a concert, I suggest you call ahead and make reservations. One of the interesting things was that Mayor Menino was dining a few tables away with some of his staff. His table seemed to be pretty happy with the food and the service. One complaint I have is the lack of air conditioning. We went on a very hot night (80s) and it was quite steamy in the dining area. We felt pretty bad for the wait staff.
(4)Ribblet N.
Service is good, but took my order wrong. Hot bread is a big plus, mainly they are a pizza shop though. So, ordered a 19" half/half meat lovers and Hawaii style. Crust was big, most of the pizza was super soggy, couldn't eat much of it. Also got the chicken finger appetizer - was a LOT of chicken, a little over cooked. But would rather have it overcooked then undercooked.
(3)John S.
Being from New York and having pizza in my DNA, I can confidently say that Salvatore's pizza could rival most joints here on Long Island. The pies are fairly large and inexpensive (about 12 dollars), which I wouldn't have expected from a place on the North End. The staff here is friendly and the service is quick. Bottom Line: There's pizza in Boston, then there's Salvatore's pizza.
(4)Jay W.
I love this place... I always sit and the bar and the service is excellent. The best is the BBQ chicken pizza and the chicken marsala. They have the best BBQ chicken pizza of any place in town. The only downside is that parking is difficult in the area unless you want to park in a garage. A cab is usually a good idea unless you live right in the area.
(5)Southie G.
I ate at Salvatores for a holiday dinner with the company. Our service was very good and the diners in our group liked their meals as a whole. I, on the other hand, wasn't thrilled with my meal. That was my fault though, I ordered something that I should have known I would not like. I ordered a lemon Cello fish dish. It was far too sweet for my taste however the fish was cooked perfectly. The only thing this restaurant can improve upon is the atmosphere. The restaurant has a nice modern decor but its bright, kind of like a cafeteria. I would have preferred dim lighting with my meal. That always makes me want to linger for just one more drink.
(3)Rachel S.
I've been here a few times as well as ordered the pizza for take-out and the food is always really good. I definitely recommend getting the mussels. The sauce that they are in is so good - very flavorful with garlic and other spices and they give you a lot of crostini to soak up all the yummy sauce. Recently they changed the menu though and I missing the smoked salmon pasta dish that they used to have. It sounds weird but it was soooo good! I hope they bring it back!
(4)E. F.
Seriously, the absolute most amazing pizza you will ever taste. Ever. The take out place next door has the original Sal's 3 pound pizza's. 1/4 of a pizza is considered a slice and is only 3 bucks!! The restaurant itself has great thin crust gourmet pizza. The salmon and capers is amazing... I hope they still have it!
(5)Nicole E.
Nestled in the Seaport District. Great bar area and outdoor seating, right across from the Pavillion so perfect when there's a show in town. Try the butternut squash ravioli and experiment with the martini menu!
(4)Maria P.
I went here for lunch the other day which checking out a nearby apartment building. I loved the food. I had the calamari as an appetizer and the chicken parmesan. Both were very good and the portions were huge. The only reason I knocked a star off was because the service was a little slow, which I don't understand because there were very few people around for lunch (well lunch for me that day, this was around 4:30 pm). Other than that, I would recommend it to anyone!
(4)Oz L.
Great place to grab good inexpensive food ... especially at the bar. Great bar menu also with $4 martinis!!! Ask for Michael at the bar....
(4)Diana G.
GREAT place for pizza! I tried sausage & mushroom, and it was delicious! Also, the prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is very nice! Stop in here for a quick bite before a show at the Bank of America Pavilion or after a visit to the ICA. You won't be dissappointed.
(5)Meg W.
Went there last night before a concert and did not have a great experience. Our server was really nice and attentive but I am gluten free and was very excited to see they have a gluten free pasta option. I got the pesto and although the texture of the pasta was great the sauce was creamy and did not have the basil oily goodness. It was more of a poorly made cream sauce with some herbs and the cream addition was not reflected on the menu. My friend got a margarita pizza and said the flavor was great but the dough did not taste like anything. It lacked salt and needed to be cooked a bit longer as it was doughy. I was told the bread at the beginning of the meal was very good but everything else left something to be desired.
(2)Christy K.
Went to Salvatore's after we had plans to go to the Mexican place across the street. The Mexican place had an over 2 hour wait (why they don't take reservations is beyond me). So we headed to Salvatore's and they were able to seat us right away. The place was busy and the staff seemed really overwhelmed, but the food was really good. I had one of the specials, it was a chicken gorgonzola risotto. YUMMY! One really really negative thing about this place. The ladies bathroom was absolutely disgusting. Overflowing trash, clogged toilet, no toilet paper (except in the clogged stall) and water all over the sink. It was horrifying.
(3)John D.
Salvatore's has slipped a bit since the last time we ate here. On our last visit (at least a year ago) the arancini (rice balls) were stuffed with three different fillings, and were wonderfully flavorful. However, on our most recent visit, the arancini were just fried balls of rice with no yummy fillings - just okay, nothing special. For entrees, the veal chop was very tasty, as was the pasta, but had noticeably more grizzle than on a previous visit. The special lobster risotto with salmon was not a hit. The flavors were off, not very fresh tasting; and the salmon was overcooked, bordering on dry, which is odd considering how oily salmon can be. I make a better salmon fillet at home. And it's annoying when the glass of wine you ordered doesn't arrive until you're halfway through your entree - and I was eating slowly. I recommend that you pass on dessert. We ordered a brownie sundae, which was nothing special at all - it barely tasted of chocolate and the gelato was flavorless. Our coffee drink never arrived at all. Our server was cute and very pleasant to us, but she seemed a bit overwhelmed by the pre-theater rush. I can't say I would come here again, except maybe when there isn't a show across the street. Bottom line: I don't like restaurants that cut corners. There are much better options in the neighborhood, if you are willing to spend a bit more.
(2)Amy B.
I visited the Salvatore's express before the Boston Marathon to pick up a simple pre-race pizza. The pizza had a nice chewy, thin crust and was above average in quality. However, the service was horrible. The men behind the desk were outright rude to the customers. A man in front of me in line was mocked because he requested his pizza (he bought a single slice from the case) be heated extra. According to the large menu board on the wall, the pizza I ordered was $11.00 with $2.00 for each topping. When I got to the cash register, they wanted $18+. I told him that the charge didnt sound right and asked if maybe he accidentally charged me for a large pizza. He confirmed that my order was correct then proceeded to tell me that the menu board is wrong and that would have to get a manager. He then changed the price to $16 and I said it still didnt seem right. Then I was told that the topping prices were all wrong, too. There was a pile of carry-out menus next to the cash register and the prices matched the menu board on the wall that I was being told is 'wrong'. If the prices are 'wrong', why dont you change them and not hand out menus with incorrect information? I feel that if the restaurant advertises a certain price for an item, they should honor that price or change the sign. The customers are not even being told of the price change--they're just hoping they dont notice when they get to the cash register. I didnt want to be walking around looking for food before the race, so I paid anyway but I will never go back. The people here are dishonest and do not seem to value their customers.
(1)Beka S.
I'm giving this 3 stars because that rating is "A-OK", and "A-OK" describes it perfectly. Nice location, decent food, decent prices. If any one of these things was A-MAZ-ING I would have given it 4 stars. If 2 out of 3, 5 stars. I had the calamari and risotto - it was pretty good. A friend has a plain pizza. It was not so great. So 3 stars it is.
(3)Cathleen C.
LOVE Salvatore's. The pizza is thin crust and amazing. I always get the sausage and ricotta pizza, it is absolutely delicious. The also have an extensive pasta and Italian entree menu, and a great wine and drink list. My friend had the sangria and said it was great. Can't wait till they open in Medford.
(5)Johnny K.
I have gotten pizza a couple of times here. It's not even the best in Southie which i thought it would have trumped L Street but it didn't. I also ate in the place and it wasn't bad but wasn't great. I'll stick with L Street for pizza. Maybe i'll come again for drinks and the calmari but othere than that it's unforgettable...
(3)Aviv G.
Attentive service, great pizza, and delicious entrees in this "tony" southie establishment.
(4)Samantha M.
Went to Salvatores 1 night b/c a friend of mine has Celiac disease (allergic to gluten) and she had heard about their gluten-free menu. The atmosphere is pretty nice inside....waitress was great. Unfortunately, the food was not as good. The "gluten-free" menu was basically 1 kind of gluten free pasta with sauce, no meatballs or anything to go with. The sauce had no flavor....tasted very watered down. The rest of us ordered salads (which were good) and a large margarita pizza....which was very disappointing. There were about 4 tiny pieces of melted cheese on the pizza...it was basically dough and a tiny bit of sauce. I could have found better pizza at the 7-11 across the street.
(2)spwal ..
I think sal's is great. went out of my way there last night for some slices. The pizza is just terrific and I have tried all the big ones in greater boston. Great fluffy chewy crust and crunch on outside. no skimping on ingredients. Sal loves to eat, and he wants to share that love!
(5)Freddie C.
the place was packed along with every other establishment in that area these days. the inside was nice and so was the hostess that sat us. our server was very nice too. my problem was with the menu and the food. the menu seemed kind of boring to me with not enough selections to choose from. so anyway, i decided on the linguine & clams and my girlfriend had the cheese ravioli with a meat sauce. both were very lame and boring. the clams were nice and big and there were plenty of them in my dish but the sauce was terrible and bland. easy dishes like these should come out solid every time. the meat sauce that came on her ravioli totally tasted like it was jarred sauce all jazzed up with a hamburger pattie chopped up and mixed in it. i was seriously dissappointed with a place in a location like that and with a full house like that serving food like that. i was expecting a heck of a lot more than what i got...really now how hard is it to make a decent ravioli and a decent linguine and clams. there are too many great italian restaurants in boston to waste my time eating here again.
(2)Jamas L.
I always find myself going back here for dinner. The food is great. We always have dinner at the bar and they have some nice TV's with sports on too and the bartneders are awesome. I have had almost everything on the menu and have never had a bad experience. The Chicken Parm and Zuppa Di Pesce are the top two. Prices are reasonable.
(5)Jeff D.
I only had takeout pizza, but it was very good. The meat loves was great with a range of beef, pepperoni and pancetta/bacon. The best one was a pizza topped with sausage, ricotta cheese and banana peppers. It was a great an unexpected mix of flavors.
(3)Kristin F.
I really like this place. It's so nice to have something near Southie that's a step up (or two or three) from bar food. Excellent, HUGE pizzas and quite a large selection of pasta dishes, all good, nothing spectacular. I had the steak here one night (it was a special), and it was actually quite delicious, cooked perfectly. The service leaves something to be desired. Last time I was there the bread finally arrived (after asking for it twice) about 1 minute before our meal did. The waitress told us that somebody else was supposed to get it; I hate when wait staff tries to pass the buck; just say sorry! Another time, we were totally ignored by the bartender for a good ten minutes when the bar wasn't even terribly busy. The atmosphere is nice....simple, modern, direct view of the water (if you sit on the bar side). It's good for after dinner drinks, or a good place to grab dinner if you're on your way back from picking someone up at the airport. I've never been there pre-concert, but whenever I drive by at that time, the outdoor seating always looks packed.
(4)Jeff M.
Same thing as the Medford location. Good American-Italian food. The fact that I went here for lunch made it a bit better because you can usually expect less at lunch. I'll go back when I'm working in the area again.
(3)Sergio A.
Good food, great decor, but a bit over priced for quality.
(3)Mike D.
I am a regular at this Sal's location for lunch. I know the bar and wait staff well. They do a great job with the management and level of service. My food and service has always been great and everything I asked for. The lunch entrees have large portions and the prices are excellent!!
(4)Bhuvana H.
Came here a few months ago with friends during the craziness of the Red Bull Cliff Diving event at the ICA. The front desk staff were very friendly and seated us outside within a few minutes. Our waiter was out to our table quickly to take drink & appetizer orders; having been to Sal's in Medford a few times, we were familiar with the menu. As usual, the food & drink were tasty and well executed. Nothing too shockingly creative, but it's nice consistent Italian food. I would go back if we're in the neighborhood again - the Seaport/Fort Point Channel area is so nice now with all the new development!
(4)Lynette S.
Excellent. Great food (and tons of it), decent service. Great location. It's one of my favorite (moderately priced spots) places in Boston
(5)Twee V.
I went here for a girlfriend's birthday. We had such a great time. Good food and excellent service.
(4)Liz S.
Great food and atmosphere!! Area of improvement could be the service but overall very happy with my dining experience. I would certainly not hesitate to go there again!
(4)Drew F.
Yeah, they got got excellent pastas and huge pizzas and do more take-out with more sanwich options (they expanded into the long-empty space of Pressed Sandwiches. But they allso got BAD SERVICE. THere's a blonde female bartender who pulls her hair back. If you are a female, she will IGNORE you. Whilst I am clearly a male, the female I was meeting at the bar arrived before me and filled me in on the sexual discrimination. An occasional look around for the rest of the night confirmed the original assesment. So ladies, if you come in alone, sit next to single men or you won't be noticed. Since I work around the corner I used to order pizzas or calzones for lunch or dinner. No longer do I bother. Half the time you call ahead for a take-out order it is no where to be found when you do arrive. The typical responce from the counter staff (all of whom surely got the superlative in Jr. High, "Most Likely to drop out of High School") is a bewildered look, and the more astonished query, "Calzone"? The non-valedictorian's cohort will beack him up by saying, "Nah, no one made a calzone. You want one? 20 minutes." Too bad half my 30 minute break is over by the time the closing line is uttered. Time for another mystery meat log at Seven-Eleven...
(2)Erica C.
So, my fiancé and I decided to stop in here after the flower show at the Seaport World Trade Center. We should have known to turn around after we realized it was the only restaurant not busy and actually dead during the flower show. We decided to eat at the bar because the tables in the back seemed to uptight for what looked like a lunch place. I ordered the vegetarian wrap because it really sounds delicious on the menu. Grilled eggplant, sauteed zucchini, summer squash, mixed greens, sliced tomato and herb aioli YUM! Well, Salvatore's here is my problem with you. Please do not advertise something on your menu and then produce something completely different and of such poor quality and expect me not to notice. What I got was a wrap with lettuce, frozen green beans and broccoli. No aioli, no dressing, just a poor excuse for a vegetarian wrap. I am sorry but if I had known that you were falsely advertising on your menu, I wouldn't have ordered it and attempted to try something else or better yet gone somewhere else. Maybe I will stop by for a slice of pizza from the take out area because that's what it only seems to be good for.
(1)Briana B.
Food was 5 stars, service at the bar was a 4. Got the baked meatballs and highhhhly recommend them! They have a bunch of flavors in them that we did not except. Also got the appetizer margarita pizza and caprese. The caprese was bomb! perfect amount of basil, mozzarella, and tomato. The mozzarella was very fresh as well. Pizza margarita was nice and thin and baked to perfection.
(4)Mike H.
This place is pretty good. Not great, but pretty good. It's down in the Seaport District which isn't people's first stop in Boston. It seems to draw most of its crowd from the people that live around there and ICA go-ers. First of all, I love their bar. The atmosphere is great and casual but still classy. My only gripe with it is that the whole restaurant is laid out in an odd, long shape so the bar being right at the front was odd. The food was great, since the portion sizes are huge. Once the Seaport District becomes more populated though, I can see this going down. I got the Gnocci, which was unspeakably good. I'd definitely recommend it. I've come here a few times in the last few months, and I can see myself coming back, but I would need a reason. Many other closer restaurants to Boston, but this place is solid overall.
(4)A C.
A regular lunch spot for me. For quick service, sit at the bar...even if you got 6 people. The spinach ravioli with cream sauce is awesome but has been taken off the menu and sometime they offer it for dinner. I just have to ask each time if they have it and they will give you a lunch portion. All of the food has been consistently good but the portion is a hit or miss. You would think pasta is cheap enough to give you more of it.
(3)Chris P.
I was all psyched up to like Salvatore's. It's just down the road from where I work, the price point per entree is reasonable-ish, and the atmosphere and decor are definitely fun. However, when push comes to shove, the food was just not great. Wasn't horrible, but also not nearly good enough for us to come back unless pressed. My wife got the chicken parm, and I got a pasta abruzzese dish with mafalde pasta and pancetta in a spicy sauce. My wife's chicken parm was OK, but nothing to write home about - the red sauce in her dish was bland and unappealing. The sauce in my dish was zesty and good, but my pasta was cooked inconsistently, there were a few bits that were downright chewy and half cooked seeming. The crowning bleh for both dishes was the preponderance of cherry tomatoes. LOTS of them. Firstly, I'm not used to seeing these guys in italian dishes like this, and secondly, while I would be delighted to be surprised, the net result is not good - they impart a really strong, tart flavor that overwhelms the sauce and overall ruins the dish, plus a bit bite of squishy flabby cooked cherry tomato is not the texture I am looking for in my italian food. So, great atmosphere, nice staff, great location, but truly meh food. Sad, really, as I said I was primed to like this place :)
(2)Jawana G.
I signed up for an account just to review this restaurant. Don't get me wrong - they have delicious pizza. If you're in the area, definitely come in for a slice of pickup. However, if you're ordering a pizza - DONT BOTHER UNLESS YOU LOVE WASTING TIME. On two occasions I've ordered pizza for pickup. The first time they didnt even start making the pizza until I arrived (when the pizza should've been ready). Today, I ordered a pizza and went to pick it up only to find that they NEVER SENT IN THE ORDER!! gah All in all, great pizza, aweful management. Good luck
(2)Neill K.
Food is an A+, service is in remedial summer school... Friday afternoon in the summer on the seaport and I was buying lunch for my team...Salvatore's was the unanimous choice. Being new to the area I was told that this was, by far, the best pizza that you could get. We looked online and decided on two pies, one meat and one veggie. I called the order in promptly and was told that it would be ready in twenty minutes...which was perfect! Thirty minutes later a co-worker and I arrived at Salvatore's looking to collect our pizza's...when we were told it would be about another ten minutes. We took a seat to wait and thirty five minutes later we finally had our lunch! (and that was after we pestered them every ten minutes) Due to our long wait we were given two cookies at the restaurant...which was nice. I did email the manager after lunch to let him know what my experience was like. He was more than apologetic about losing our order and offered to buy my next pie...which will get me to give a second try. They also do prepared 'grab and go' lunches, as well as pizza by the slice...which is a great option for next time.
(3)Joe G.
Linguini with meatballs is legit.
(3)H. S.
Leave this place for the convention center traffic! I ordered two small pizzas and paid over 30 bucks. The margarita pizza had almost no cheese. The eggplant pizza had disgusting little shreds of greasy, fried eggplant flakes on it. The sauce and crust were pretty basic. While it's hard to make an inedible pizza, it's easy to make a pizza not worth going to the Seaport for.
(2)Patrick R.
Good food at reasonable prices...
(4)Kelly C.
A large group went for lunch and I don't think anyone was unhappy with their food... It just wasn't anything WOWing...I didn't really love my PASTA ABRUZZESE, which by the way, has meat in it, even though the lunch menu doesn't state that. It wasn't horrible, just eh... Others had the meatballs which they thought were dry, the house salad with fried haddock (seemed happy with this one) and the chicken parm, which was a HUGE portion. Like others have mentioned, the prices are amazingly inexpensive for Boston...
(3)John S.
Update: Just tried the pizza. Great char, excellent sauce, wonderful cheese. Fresh and made with love.
(4)Judy M.
My friend and I walked in early Saturday night (7:00ish) and were able to sit right down at the bar, right in front of the flat screen showing the Sox game. We started with delicious, icy cold martinis and then split a cesear salad, small bar (6") pizza and scallops in a lemonchello creme sauce - fabulous!! Bartender was sweet and ever so quick with a refill. Crowd was happy - good food, good drink, good company and decently priced (considering drinks). Who needs more??
(5)Tonya Lynne P.
I only had the pizza so will speak to that. Yum yum. Margarita slice was fresh. Sauce amazing.
(4)Matt F.
I've had a few meals at the Salvatore's bar now, and It's good, not great. Here's the deal. It's cheap. Well not cheap, but cheaper than a lot of places on the waterfront/seaport. They are able to charge these prices because they don't use the best ingredients, they just use stuff that's good enough. For example, the Sicilian sandwich. It's something we've all seen: prosciutto, tomato, mozzarella, basil and olive oil. They charge $7 for it. There's no way they can be using great prosciutto ($15+ per lb) and mozzarella ($3+ per ball) on this sandwich, and still charge $7. They'd be losing money on it. For example, Dino's in the North End doesn't even serve sandwiches with prosciutto. Do you know why? Because they only use the best ingredients, and for them to use good quality prosciutto they'd have to charge over $15 for the sandwich - that's something that they didn't want to do. Instead, they use less expensive meats like capocola and mortadella. I guess my point is, Salvatore's is good food at a reasonable price. If you're expecting melt in your mouth mozzarella, go somewhere else. But if you'd prefer not to spend $15 on a sandwich at a place like Woodward, Sal's is a great option.
(3)anthony L.
In my heart I want to give Salvatore's 4 stars, but I can't. My fiance and I went here for dinner this past week while I was at a conference at the Westin. The atmosphere was nice, and the wait-staff was great! Prices were what you would expect out of a decent italian place next to a conference center. The food went both ways though. My Scampi just wasn't that great, while lucia's scallops and pasta were to - die - for. We ended up wrapping mine up, and sharing her scallops for dinner (plenty of food for that too -- so props for the generous portions). For desert we had Tiramisu. It was good, but I like mine a little creamier. You could really tell that it was cake at the bottom. Definitely go here, just get the scallops. Also, I can't wait to try the pizza!
(3)Dylan S.
Had dinner here on a Saturday night. Very good service. Food was ok. My sons burger was medium well, but we asked for medium. They were out of cheddar cheese for burgers. They were out of anchovies for our Ceasar salad. Even though it is listed as being on the Waterfront, it's not on the water. It's one row over. It was ok.
(3)Chelsey V.
Went to Salvatores at 5:30 on a Wednesday evening. The Bar seemed busy but the dining room was completely empty and by empty i men we were the only two in there. The layout of the restaurant is not desirable, It is a long narrow space with Bar right at the entrance and the dining beyond, but it was very clean and tidy. (If the restaurant had more people in it i may have experienced the space differently. The Food was to DIE for. Some of the best italian i have ever had. WE ordered the Eggplant Parmesan and a Chicken Ceaser Salad. The Marina was AMAZING! and the grilled chicken on the salad came out hot hot and nicely seasoned. The bread was fresh but the oliveoil balsamic dip was a bit uneventful. The server we had seemed like he was on another planet. He rarely came over to check on us, and he was just a space cadet. Overall we had a good experience and all the cons were worth the quality and flavor we experienced in the food. Note: Parking can sometimes be difficult.
(4)Jeff M.
I contacted Salvatore's regarding hosting my wedding rehearsal dinner. I cannot tell you how amazing the entire staff was for our event. It all started with Marci, who was so quick to respond to my online website form request about information. She sent me sample menus with pricing and also copied the general manager Mike on her response. This is when I got really excited. I cannot thank Mike the GM enough for how responsive he was to my emails. I contacted a few restaurants about hosting our event and every other restaurant was terrible when it came to communication. Mike was a rock star. Right from the get go I knew this was the place to have the most important people in my life spend an evening in celebration. He put my nerves at ease knowing that they would be all set up, even with my crazy emails in October for a reservation in March. Everything was flawless that day, from the food down to the children's packets they prepared with crayons and paper for the kids we had with us. The service was great, the food delicious and the cost was spot on. My wife and I enjoy Salvatore's for regular dinner as well, but we highly recommend them for a special occasion as well.
(5)Geno K.
Good pizza. Not great. As all have said quite cheap for the area. I wouldn't travel across town for this pizza, but if you're around the hotels - a solid choice.
(3)Niel B.
I love their pizza on the takeout side. Ham and pineapple are delicious. My only beef is that the line is slow on busy days because they reheat the slices. On the restaurant side I had one of their pizzas for lunch and it was enough for two people and the service was great and pizza delicious.
(5)John G.
My boyfriend and I came into Salvatores on Sunday 7/8/2012 at 9:00 PM. We were kindly greeted by the bar tender and we seated ourselves at a high top in the bar area. I must say, going into ANY restaurant an hour before close, I get nervous that the food may be mediocre at best, but to my surprise it was excellent. The ambiance in Salvatores is just perfect, the location is perfect, and the outdoor seating area is great also. We got the parmesan buttered chicken tenders as an app and they were awesome. The portion could have been more (4 small pieces) however the taste was spot on. We were STARVING when we walked in, so we had big appetites, so any portion may have been too small at that point lol. I ordered the stuffed chicken park with house made pasta and it was perfect. The taste was spot on and the chicken was cooked perfectly. My boyfriend got the Chicken, Broccoli Alfredo and his dish was great, however the sauce lacked salt, however once he added a little it was spot on as well! We left feeling full, with leftovers, and very happy. I would suggest Salvatores to anyone living in, or visiting the area! John G :)
(5)Mindy A.
I wandered in here with a friend after the Wine Expo at the World Trade Center, looking for something to wash down all that wine with. It was pretty busy, but we managed to track down a couple of seats at the bar. The bartender was friendly despite the wino crowd (you have to give him credit) and the prices seemed reasonable. We ordered a couple of drinks and they arrived with a pretty generous pour. We ordered a few things to share--a small pizza with a bunch of italian meats and the butternut squash ravioli. The pizza was pretty good (how can it not be when you're in a drunken haze), but I remember it was a little salty and greasy. Not that I was really complaining. However, let me tell you about the butternut squash ravioli. To die for. Sweet, savory, delicious......so good. If you order nothing else, order that. If I remember right, I think I might have been dipping my pizza crust in the sauce... All in all--a decent spot to visit after a busy day drinking wine (okay, or attending some other conference in the seaport area).
(3)Julie R.
Finally tried Salvatores. I feel like I've seen the pizza on the Phantom too many times. I made it in for dinner with a group. We had a reservation on a Saturday night but still ended up waiting a few minutes before the table was ready. The dining room is small and long. It's probably best for large groups otherwise you will be sitting very closely to other tables. We were seated and fresh bread and oil was brought over. I looked at the large menu and I decided to try the pizza. I started with a caesar salad. It was very good. Creamy, light, little bit of a kick and great croutons. Yum. Also tried the cheese triangles (triangle mozzarella sticks) They were huge and very crunchy. Even came with another cheese dipping sauce. Prepare to share those. I got the Shrimp Fra Diavlo pizza. It was good. The crust was thick and chewy with a powdery flour feel. Sauce was sweet and cheese was generous. Shrimp were small but they did not skimp on the portion. The small pizzas are 12". Definitely shareable. Other diners I were with tried the quattro formaggio- got a rave review. Someone tried the chicken caesar pizza. It was difficult to eat. Just get a salad. During the meal one of our wine glasses broke. The server quickly came over to take it away while bringing another glass of wine. We were checked on by the manager a few times. Nice touch. Prices were reasonable. Pizza was great. It's worth the trip if your looking for a change of scenery. The Seaport area is coming along nicely.
(4)Thomas C.
Pretty sure the toppings on our two pizzas were put on the wrong ones. The "el diablo" was not spicy as advertised, but the other was packing a bit of heat. Waiter spilled evoo on my ray bans. My risotto was alright, kind of bland but cooked well.
(2)Katherine D.
I went for lunch a couple weeks ago with my mother and brother. We all ordered VERY well-priced lunch options and were surprised and delighted by the large portions of delectable food that were served to us. The stand-out was the gnocci which was just so rich and delicious. They have a decent wine list and a full bar, which we also took advantage of. The bread was great too. The ambience is nice, and would probably make a great dinner date setting. I can't wait to go back.
(5)Sam L.
I came here with a group of friends a few weekends ago. The place itself is really nice; definitely classy-looking. I don't remember what I ordered, but I remember my friends ordering the butternut squash ravioli and that was delicious. And the bread was pretty good as well. We also ordered a pitcher of sangria that was pretty good, but I was disappointed that there were pieces of fruit in the pitcher. Service wasn't bad, but we did wait for a long time even after we did make reservations. It's typical Italian food, so, being that the North End has so many great places for Italian food, I'm not sure that I would come back to this place, but I guess if you're closer to the Waterfront area of Boston, this would be a good pick for dinner. Also, the upside would be that you can actually make a reservation as opposed to most places in the North End, but again, we did wait for a bit even with a reservation.
(3)Amanda G.
I have only had the slices to-go, and they are really good! One slice, is the equivalent to 2 slices, which is awesome, and very reasonably priced. Great for a quick easy meal.
(4)Greg V.
I always judge an Italian restaurant by it's chicken parmigiana. Let's face it, if an Italian restaurant can't hit a home run on that dish they have some serious problems. The chicken parmigiana I ordered came with a side of pasta which was outstanding. I just wish the chicken was just as good as the pasta. the chicken was too thick and rather dry for my liking. The chicken should have been cut thinner or pounded down so it can absorb the flavors while cooking. It just didn't cut it for me. The bartender was really nice and the overall ambiance of the place was very classy. I gave it three stars just for that but I'll probably never go back.
(3)Tammie P.
Lobster ravioli, bruschetta, mussels - had too much garlic and didn't taste fresh.
(2)Hillary M.
I have a serious problem with this place. OK, I don't. My waistline does. They make this butternut squash ravioli with bread that must be infused with crack because it is so ridiculously addictive. I have weekly cravings for this dish, but MUST RESIST. It is pretty nasty to see the left overs the next day in an inch of cooled oil. The rest of the food is hit or miss (according to my husband- I am a ravioli loyalist). The service (we've only done take-out) is also hit or miss- sometimes your food is ready when you arrive and other times you just stand around with no one to even tell you your food is coming. That is a little strange. But, hard to fault anyone who makes crack bread and oily ravioli to satisfy all my high cholesterol needs.
(4)Jim P.
Very cool, hip Italian restaurant. We had 8 in our party and the service was fantastic!
(5)John P.
I am highly critical of Italian restaurants and hardly ever give above 3 stars, but Salvatore's deserves their 4. The service was great and the food was delicious. I ordered the chicken parmigiana. It was extremely juicyy and flavorful. The homemade (according to the menu) rigatoni was damn good too. The sauce is simple, tasty. Along with a few IPA's, you can't get much better. Definitely would recommend to others.
(4)Sam H.
Boxing day/Blizzard! Went here early evening because most places were closed. Very hospitable. Had the shrimp crostini for starters - absolutely lovely!!! I cannot recommend it enough. Lots of shrimps, that were fresh and juicey. Sauce was creamy and full of flavour - devine! Main courses - Shrimp pizza. Actual pizza base was freshly prepared and tasty. Topping wasn't too bad, but there was a very very overpowering taste of something sweet and it didn't sit well with the other toppings. Service - In all fairness, was ok and because of the blizzard, the guy did try to do his best and was rushed off his feet. Was friendly, although slightly flustered. All in all, not a bad place - but hard to tell because of the blizzard and influx of customers.
(3)Colleen H.
So it's cold out today, and we didn't feel like walking anywhere for lunch. I ordered a pizza at Sals, after coming to the conclusion that the 2 guys and I wanted the CALABRIA -- Dried mission figs, gorgonzola, thinly sliced Prosciutto di Parma and Vincotto. Here's the thing... we upgraded from the 12" to the 19". Guess how much MORE they charged us? $23!!!!!!! Are you shitting me? So I called, and the girl tried telling me that it's the prosciutto that costs so much. Sorry, but there's no way that the extra 6" of prosciutto costs more than an entire pizza. The 12" priced out at $14...so how on earth can you justify spending an addition $23? OH! And they didn't even tell me over the phone, she claimed "I knew" -- how would I have known if you didn't print it on the menu?! She offered us a free 12" next time we go... so I'm going down there and complaining because that's still ridiculous... $9 for 6"?!
(1)Grace C.
Just got in from Salvatore's and what a wonderful surprise! We intended to go to one of the other restaurants across the street and even tough we were early 6:00 there was still a 2+ hr wait, no thank ypu. We reluctantly tried Salvatore's and it was FABULOUS! We started with appy's. We highly recommend the broiled scallops in a lemon cream sauce, yum yum yummy. Instead of the traditional italian oil dip they served their delicious bread with a chick pea and basil spread, so tasty and healthy not to mention no mess. We were so fill that we ordered a pizza to take back for the kids which we ended up eating half of because it was truly the perfect pizza, crunchy crust, tomato to cheese ratio just right. Our servers name was Scott and he was polite, respectful, friendly and helpful. ALL and all a great place for a couple or a family!!!!
(5)Beth B.
Went here on a Thursday night after a work-type happy hour at the Whiskey Priest. Sat at the bar, had great & quick service, got a meat-laden pizza. The pizza had a great crust - not thin, but obviously hand tossed and not thick - and the quality of the toppings was lovely. Our bartendress was helpful for us and kept up with a fairly light, post-9pm-on-a-Thursday-night crowd.
(4)Adri Y.
I came here for the first time one weekend in the summer. They were able to accommodate a large group (15+). It took awhile for all members of the party to arrive, but we received no complaints :-). I loved the atmosphere...it was very modern and trendy with two separate rooms. There is a bar in both rooms. It has a great vibe in the atmosphere. Dinner was amazing here, and it seems like a nice place to come for drinks. Too bad I don't work in the area, otherwise it would have been a great place for happy hour. As usually, as soon I see Lobster Ravioli on the menu, I don't need to look any further! Haha. So that's exactly what I got! It was delicious...sauce was very flavorful. Only downside to getting raviolis is the fact that there are only a few pieces to eat. As a big eater, I devoured it fairly quickly and grabbed some bread to smear the leftover sauce :-P mmhm! However, once I finished my dish, I looked over to the others' plates...and their portions were much, much bigger than mines. Many people got pasta dishes that they weren't able to finish. For the price, I think it's a pretty good deal! Only downside was the parking. We circled around a bit before deciding to park in a parking lot. I heard there was a concert in the area the night that we went, so I can't say for sure for other regular weekend nights. I can't wait to go back some time soon! Maybe when it gets warmer :-)
(5)Ta B.
I really want to give this place more stars, I do. I'm a huge fan of Sal's Pizza and I'm still mourning the closing of the spin off Mary's Italian Kitchen in Andover that happened about 5 years back. So you can imagine how excited I was to give Salvatore's a shot. But overall my experience was really lacking here. We were apart of a large party (20 people), with one very kind waiter, who seemed overwhelmed. The restaurant was out of salmon, scallops, haddock and clams (keep in mind we're in the seaport district). After ordering the food came out in waves. The section that I was sitting with watched the entire party not only eat and but then have a 30 minute period of digestion before we were served our food 2 hours after we ordered. During that time I was watching the Kitchen door open like a starving animal, watching kitchen staff come out to look around the restaurant. Where was our food? I'm really not sure what happened there, we all ordered pretty quick pasta dishes. Despite this, I do have to say that the food was very delicious and flavorful. I really enjoyed my entree. As we wrapped up dinner there were incorrect charges on our bill that we had to have corrected multiple times before paying. We also were shorted on the dessert that the party had provided to the restaurant. At that point, this was just icing on the cake, or lack there of. It really is a shame, because they have prime location in the Seaport district, but I don't plan on heading back any time soon. They should increase the staff, or give them better training and put more staff on larger parties. For the price we paid to park/eat/tip, it simply was more frustration than it was worth. I'll stick to Sal's Pizza.
(2)Courtney H.
Ordered calamari & the spinach & ricotta pizza. Pizza was perfect!
(4)Doug M.
Business meeting and dinner where I ordered the French Onion Soup (way too big of a portion) which was decent and the Spinach and Asiago Cheese Raviolis which were phenomenal.
(4)lil m.
What nice night I had at salvatore's. I went there with a large group for carb loading the night before the Boston marathon. We had a reservation, although the restaurant didn't seem that busy. I had the caprese salad to start, very nice. Others at the table had the house salad, also very nice. For my entree I ordered the linguine with mussels. It was quite tasty, the sauce was a red sauce with cherry tomatoes in it. The rest of my table had pizza & one person had the linguine with meatballs. Needless to say, everyone enjoyed their meal. Unfortunately we couldn't stay for dessert, although if back in Boston I would love to come back again & try some. Service was efficient as well. Overall, I say give this place a shot. You won't be disappointed.
(4)Caitlin C.
Just got back from a lunch with my boss and a couple of clients. Service was quick and attentive. I went with a the Signature Salad (spring mix, granny smith apples, gorgonzola, lemony dressing followed by the butternut ravioli in mascarpone sauce. The salad was quite tasty, but I found the butternut ravioli to be too rich for lunch. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their dishes (grilled chicken, eggplant parm, pasta abruzzo) very much. Not sure I'd go out of my way to come to here again, but it was a very filling meal and our clients seemed satisfied.
(3)Karen G.
This review is for Salvatore's Express. I order the signature salad and it was missing the apple slices and the good bar. Which, in my opinion, was not a good bar at all. I wouldn't go back.
(2)John C.
Attended a graduation at the Bank of america center. Made reservations two days before. Were seated when we arrived. Great service, great food will return in the future.
(4)Jamie H.
I'll keep this quick, Salvatore's isn't bad however service is slow. I was told not to order a salad after the two other people in my group had ordered the same salad. Only because it was large but I should share. I realize I look young but I should at least be able to order what I want. Anyway, I ended up getting this pizza with dried figs, pancetta & balsamic drizzle. I didn't care for it & won't be back again.
(2)Shawna L.
Yummy food, but staff seemed overwhelmed. My husband and I set out (blindly) to grab a bite prior to the Florence and the Machine concert at the Pavilion. As soon as we walked by Salvatores I smelled garlic. That delicious smell made me stop dead in my tracks and say to my hubby "we need to eat here." Upon walking in I could tell that the hostesses were frazzled. They had that "oh no we have to seat MORE people!" look in their eyes. The main dining room was pretty busy, but the new addition dining room, which was right next to the hostess station, was only half full. Once the hostess figured that out, we were seated. Our waitress came to our table promptly and we ordered drinks. She brought back some yummy crusty bread and some olive oil mixed with some soy sauce. Surprising, and fabulous, combination. For dinner hubby got steak tips and I got a ceasar salad and a individual Margarita pizza. Hubby said steak tips were super yummy, and mine was scrumptious as well. I will definitely be back.
(4)Marcus D.
I can't believe how this part of the city has morphed into an upscale promenade complete with shops and restaurants in so short a time. I met a buddy in here for beers and he got here before me, as in, like ten seconds before me, I was coming through the door when he grabbed two seats at the bar and he had to literally beat off a stampede of people who were all demanding my seat at the same time. Fortunately I was there - I hate people who say they are holding a seat, especially when it's clear that person isn't showing up anytime soon, but this was insane. There were two dudes near us who were waiting forever for a table and finally gave up and left. Who knew this place was so hot? Anywho, we had a blast in here and will be back.
(4)Andrew D.
Randomly wandered into this place after a convention, and I was pleasantly surprised. We started out with calamari and it was fresh and flavorful. The bread at the table was pretty awesome. When the pizza came out we were all surprised. We didn't expect to get such a bang for the buck in Boston. The large was enough to feed four hungry guys with no problem. As mentioned earlier, the crust had a crisp outside with a soft chewy center. My favorite. When it was done, the meal only cost us $8 a piece!
(4)Nicole M.
The text my hubby sent to our friend, who recommended we go here when we want to listen to whoever is playing at the Pavillion but aren't interested enough to actually buy a ticket: "Salvatores is really good. We're sitting outside, but we still can't hear the music. Oh wait, that's because the show is tomorrow, not tonight. I love my wife." Idiot to the n-th degree. I effed up the day! Oops. Anyway, I called earlier in the day to ask for a patio reservation around 730. They don't take rezzies for outdoor seating, but the hostess said if it got close to that time and the patio was looking tight, she'd hold a table for me. Showed up and voila! She saved the last table for us. Major service points there. Hubby got the shiraz, and I got the special mojito. He said the wine was really good, and maybe I should've gotten it instead, because my mojito was just ok. We ordered the spinach and mozzarella arancini to start, and then each had a salad - signature for me, caesar for him. It took a while for the app to come, and then when it did, it was the wrong one. We didn't care - it was a gorgeous night out. When the app arrived, it was damn tasty. My salad was just ok - I think it was the dressing I didn't like, because the mixed greens/apples/gorganzola combo is stellar - and he again really enjoyed his. We hemmed and hawed over what we were getting, and I wish I read the reviews before we went, because now I wish we had gotten the pizza. Oh well. The good thing is that this place is only about a 15min walk from my office so I know I'll be back. Maybe this time I'll actually get the day/date right and will be able to enjoy some live tunes.
(4)Dan G.
This is for the take out place. 3.5 stars really - not 4. Good food. Not amazing, but good. Large pizza slices, good sandwiches. Bread was very good. No complaints at all. Helpful staff as well.
(4)Jake M.
Bravo! As walkins we were welcomed Warmly. Salads well done and big enough for 2. Barbara's pizza great crust and 4cheeses. Jake's swordfish with chef's potato and veggies topnotch. Great ambience.
(5)Rachel R.
I have nothing but great things to say about Sals.... I started working in the seaport area 2 and a half years ago and recently in the past 6 months started going to Sals more because of their 7 dollar lunch menu, where you can get lunch size portion pasta meals, as well as amazing HUGE wraps, sandwiches, and salads all for less then 7. They also have a takeout side, where you can get slices, and the pizza is great!! This past weekend I came here with my family for dinner on Sunday night, and probably had my best experience there ever. It wasnt very crowded other then the big bar crowd watching the game, the service was great, and the dinner menu food was out of this world. For four people, we all got salads(their signature salad of lettuce, apples, gorgonzola, and house dressing is to die for), then all got meals( i got the homemade raviolis in marinara with homemade meatball which was probably the best italian meal ive had in my life), and 2 of us had 2 glasses of wine each, for a total of 115. For this type of restaurant and cuisine, you really cant beat it. Definitely try Sals out, you wont regret it!
(5)Zoe K.
So surprised at how great the food and drinks were here because it's not in the North End. Wine was amazing, seafood was super fresh and everything from the bread, sauces, even desert were delicious. WIll definitely be going there again.
(5)JasparLamar C.
Great Pizza (and very large portion...2 slices = 1 price) but the rest of the menu is not so great. And I never appreciate additional ingredients in my meal (the stray mushroom in the nocchi...blech). The revolving counter help on the Pizza side is mixed bag of mostly unhappy slackers who make it very clear that they'd rather be someplace else
(3)Keith W.
Stopped by for lunch because I saw a lot of people with pizza from this place. When I got to the restaurant the line was almost out the door, but it moved quickly and I ordered a margherita pizza which was huge -- basically a 1/4 of a large pizza. The crust had a nice crisp, yet chewy texture and a nice flavored sauce with fresh basil. For a quick lunch at only $5, it was a great deal and somewhere I would stop by again if I were in the area.
(4)Huan z.
A restaurant with yummy food close to the ocean. It's is a very busy restaurant. Reservation is recommended. Pasta and bread were carefully prepared. Cocktail was well made. Two Thumbs up!
(3)Jarrod L.
I've only had take-out pizza from here, but it was wonderful to have real pizza while visiting after all the years of living in the western US with it's lack of proper, thin and floppy pizza.
(4)Jackie G.
I don't frequent Southie often... or at all but I happened to be in the area for a convention/event and somehow ended up at Salvatore's for dinner. This place was delicious!! I filled up on bread and oil but still continued to order an appetizer, entree and dessert. I started off with a glass of sangria (my personal favorite) which wasn't the best sangria I've ever had, there was too much juice or something and not enough wine but it was decent. I had garlic bread for an app, it was really cheesy but soooo good!!! And then I had chicken and shrimp pesto penne which was DELICIOUS, I'm talking melts in your mouth run home to rave about it on Yelp delicious!! Of course I waited a week to rave about it on yelp but you get the point. Then for dessert, how I even ate dessert I'm not quite sure how I had room but nevertheless I got the chocolate fudge brownie sundae thing took like 2 bites and thought I was going to throw up, not because it was disgusting but because I had eaten wayyy to much. Needless to say, the very fun and exciting girls night on the town turned into a very lame and boring night laying in bed with a stomachache from overeating all of this exceptional food but it was worth it!!!
(5)Marietta A.
I was going to give it one star, but sometimes I go here for take-out pizza slices during work and they are great.. Went for dinner on a Thursday night with two friends. We were told the wait would be 45 mins, they took our phone number and we grabbed some seats at the bar. At around 45 minutes we went up to just check in and see if they knew how much longer, etc. One of the 3 hostesses up there was incredible rude to my friend, told us "15 minutes, maybe more" and walked away. So back to our bar seats we went. After 25 minutes we went back up to check and another hostess said it would be 10 minutes more. So we wait, and finally get a phone call that our table is ready. We go up to the stand, and low and behold, there is no table ready. So another 10 minutes goes by till we are finally seated. Our waiter arrives and we are starving and already know what we want. I ordered the chicken and broccoli alfredo. When it arrived it looked like the kitchen was so backed up that I got the remnants of whatever was leftover and it was thrown on my plate. After we left and about 40 minutes later I felt incredibly ill. I can't say for sure that it was the food, but I'm not going back there.
(2)Melissa D.
It's a great take out experience but skip the restaurant. Sal's Pizza has brought their pizza to Boston and added about $2-3 more to all their menu items, probably to pay the lease. They were nearly empty and somehow the waitress was in the weeds (she had 3 tables including us!) The busser was there more than the waitress which was very disappointing. Onto the food, Don't try the Caesar salad pizza unless you just want a salad with a big side order of bread. But definitely try their meatball, ricotta pizza, very crispy and evenly coated with goodness. Their mozzarella wedges were good, not great. It's probably a great takeout place for the residents at the waterfront towers but it may take me awhile to come back here until they work on their staff.
(2)Benjamin T.
Stopped by on a Friday night a small wait time was appreciated, but the bar design was not. The bar is not designed well for waiting for a table. There is not a lot of room and difficult to even stand let alone order a drink. Was seated in about 20 minutes, quicker than expected. Started with the braised rib and bruschetta for appetizers. The braised ribs where very tender and flavorful and a nice combination with cheese polenta. However, the bruschetta lacked flavor and seasoning. Decided to go with a pizza and wish I didn't. The size was enormous and was looking forward to sink my teeth into great looking toppings. To my disappointment the pizza crust tasted and felt like cardboard. If you do go stay away from the pizza and you might have a better experience.
(2)Kelly C.
I love Sals, they have the best linguini with clams and bbq pizza with red onions. Definately tops anything in the vicinity of southie/seaport district that I've had.
(5)L. G.
I have been here many times (I work right down the street) for different occasions--lunch, dinner, cocktails--and had mixed experiences. The food is very inconsistent. One day I order a salad and it comes just as described. Another day I order the same salad and it is missing ingredients and comes with plain ripped up bread instead of focaccia croutons? Seriously? The pizza's not bad, the pasta is OK, sandwiches and wraps are OK, but nothing to write home about. I have had some good experiences here, but the bad ones seem to taint my view I do still come here occasionally because it's convenient, but it's definitely not top of the list.
(2)Cport J.
Sal's is really two different places: a fine dining modern Italian restaurant on one side, and a very good pizza/calzone take-out place on the other side. From what I understand, they have a chain of pizza places north of Boston, and this is their first fine dining establishment. They have a pretty good location, across the street from the harbor and close to the Bank of America Pavilion, near all of the new Seaport hotels, the World Trade Center, and the BCEC. I now make it a point to stop there to get a slice on my way to BoA Pavilion shows, since their pizza is way better than anything at the Pavilion (although they do have pretty good clam chowder there for some reason). With the basics out of the way, let me say that I am of the opinion that their pizza is one of the best slices in town, up there with New York Pizza in the South End. It's a massive, massive slice of pizza. Each slice is one quarter of a 19" pizza. The slices are priced accordingly, $3-4 depending on the toppings. At a place as good as Sal's, I go with plain cheese. I would describe it as a New York-style slice, just slightly thicker than the average very thin NY slice. The fine dining side has modern decor and modern Italian cuisine. I've gone there for lunch with a big group (busy, call ahead) and dinner for two (usually not a problem to walk in, pretty quiet and uncrowded). I've had 2-3 different dishes and enjoyed them all. The appetizers are particularly good. What can I say, I'm a sucker for Arancini. Prices are perhaps a bit high but in line with other options in the area (Morton's, LTK), with a few good lunch deals. Portions are pretty generous but not overly so. They also have outdoor seating, which is a huge bonus in good weather. Bottom Line: You must try the pizza. If you work/live/visit the Seaport waterfront, it's a very good restaurant option, and the dining area is very nice and new.
(4)Brian B.
Hey... Whaddya lookin' at, huh... I'll breaka 'ya face... It's that kind of Italian food, but with a big contemporary makeover - from the food to the decor. It's like nouveau riche Italian food. I like this place. A lot. Because it doesn't stray too far from its blue collar roots, its got all of the standards. And, more - the nouveau part. Everything is always fresh. I've dined on the Signature Pizzas [Sausage & Ricotta; Margherita; Meat Lover - I lova' 'da meat; Spinach, Tomato, and Feta] and they were all awesome, fresh, and sized in just the right portion. They're all thin crust deliciousness, not over-sauced, and with the right, judicious mix of toppings. Don't come here for fatboy pizza. You'll leave hungry, you fatty. Oh, wait. I forgot - it has a fat boy pizza - a 19", 3lb pizza for you. Its entrees are special, too [Gnocchi Mammarosa - light & fluffy; Veal Genovese - cooked just right - tender; Amatriciana - lovely sauce that complements the pasta, not drowns it]. And, for you lightweights - the Salvatore's Signature salad is as good as lettuce, cheese, and dressing can be. For those on go: the takeout is just as good, and has always been timely for me - never a delay, and always waiting for me hot and fresh. For those with rugrats: in warmer weather it's great for the kiddies because you can sit outside with all the accompanying urban distractions. We bring our little knucklehead here all the time when its warm. The staff loves kids and always come over to entertain him when they have a free moment. I never feel guilty bringing my boy here. You shouldn't either. Remember, it's nice, but not stuck up nice.
(4)George W.
Larges Chicken Parm sandwich ever! solid price great food! cant go wrong with Sal's
(4)christina c.
Went here for a company dinner party (there are only 6 of us) and had a bottle of wine at the bar while we waited for everyone. The wine was Menage trois and it was a pretty light red wine from cali. Then we had the tomato and mozzarella salad, calamari, chicken fingers, and big shrimp on toast. Everything was eaten but all the chicken fingers. My co workers loved the calamari, I thought was fried in a heavy batter, I like the lighter kind. For dinner I had the swordfish with no sauce or butter, and jokingly said, "you know make it taste awful" and to my surprise it was still really juicy and the lemon garnish was just enough flavor for me. It was an overall okay experience. A little pricey for me but I wasn't paying so it worked out.
(3)Sheila B.
This place is a hidden gem in the Seaport area. The food is fantastic, I highly recommend the eggplant parm and the ravioli. The service here is superb. We had a rehearsal dinner here and the staff went out of their way for all of the guests, the food was fantastic and prices are excellent. It was so fantastic that on the spot we arranged to have an after party the very next night for our daughters wedding. It was a perfect ending to the day. the manager Mike is attentive and welcoming, his staff is friendly and professional....we will be back!
(5)Anne J.
Ordered two large pizzas to-go. Light, chewy crusts. Healthful and plentiful toppings. Fresh greens and cheeses. These pies were not at all greasy. Service was so slow at the take-out counter that our guests got tired of waiting at home for the food and left. We got to eat prosciutto&arugula pizza and spinach&feta cheese for days.
(3)Kat C.
Excellent! We had pizzas! 4 of us shared 2 small pizzas and we had some to take home!! Sweet chili chicken pizza and sausage ricotta pizza- both had a good kick! Drinks were good and bread and oil!!! We also shared limoncello scallops, also very good! The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable. Will return!
(5)Alex M.
I thought the potatoes were inedible but my friend thought they were fine.
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