Went to Salute on a Friday night without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to get a table…read morefor five within five minutes. That said, it was clearly busy, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation on peak nights--we got lucky. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiters were very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Portions are generous. The cheesy bread appetizer is a must-order--warm and perfect for sharing I ordered the cod and salmon, and both were absolutely delicious, cooked well and full of flavor. The wine selection is also strong, with plenty of good options to pair with the meal. Overall, a great Italian spot with great food, service, and atmosphere. I would happily go back.

My girlfriend and my trip to Salute for our 2 year anniversary was stellar- from start to finish…read more I'll get all the basic stuff out of the way first. The food, fantastic. I got the pasta à la vodka with chicken, and my girlfriend got the pesto gnocchi chicken dish. Everything came fast, warm, and fresh- cooked to perfection. We also got the cheese garlic bread as a starter, which was delicious and the perfect size as to not spoil your dinner. Finally, we split an order of the chocolate lava cake which was one of the tastiest desserts I'd ever had. Now, onto the even more impressive details. First things first, calling in, and then changing the time for our reservation was very easy, and the man who picked up the phone seemed very excited to have us coming in to the restaurant. Upon arrival, it was clear the host (Jimmy) was the same person on the phone, as he remembered my name and was immediately incredibly hospitable and friendly. Jimmy asked me and my girlfriend how long we'd been together, and we told him "2 years today!" This at first seemed like typical small talk on the way to the table (which I should mention was arguably the best seat in the house, a table right by the front window in a nice quiet area of the restaurant), but I was quite impressed when the first thing our server, Vincent, said to us a few minutes later was "Happy anniversary." Vincent was very helpful and made sure to circle by our table frequently enough to make sure we had everything we needed, but not to the point where it was unnecessary- perfect!! As you can see in the attached image, our lava cake came with a nice happy anniversary message, and I'd like to remind you that this was all just from us mentioning it to Jimmy, once on our way in. We were treated to some goodies to take home separate from what we ordered, as well as a nice half off discount on the parking lot up the street. And it was to my great surprise and graciousness that when I peeked at the bill, our dessert was missing- based on the service we received, I would be surprised if this was a mistake. In summary, our trip to Salute was nothing short of a 5 star review. Excellent food, clean bathrooms, calm and friendly atmosphere, and I do not understate this when I say that the service was IMPECCABLE. Thank you very much to Jimmy, Vincent, and Salute as a whole for a wonderful evening- we will be back.

Ordered delivery from this place to try a new pizza spot and it did not disappoint! The pizza was…read morevery yummy, and the wings wet pretty good too!! This is going to be my new go to local pizza place

I've been going here weekly for lunch and early dinner on weekdays for take out orders. I've had…read morepizzas, calzones, burgers, grinders, and salads. They are consistently fantastic! Great taste, affordable portions, and never once have I not been immediately greeted when I enter the door. The owner is always working the kitchen and you can absolutely tell he takes pride in his food and his service.

Uhm do not sleep on Turnpike Pizza!! I am such a fan and I'm so sad I didn't know about this place…read moresooner. Everything is just so delicious made with quality ingredients! I got their chicken parm grinder and I could not get over how great this was all the way down to the roll itself which I read might be made in house. I also love their garlic knots. Their dough is so flavorful. I will totally be back to try more items- their menu is so vast that anyone can find something they'd like here I'm sure of it!

I grab food from here all the time. I'm working my way through the menu and so far everything has…read morealways been delicious. The pizza slices are huge and perfect for lunch. I got my whole family hooked on this place. Staff is friendly and take out is always easy.

This place is a hidden gem. Everything on the menu is delicious like literally no matter what you…read moreorder, it comes out tasting amazing. The food is consistently well-prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. The whole experience is top tier from start to finish, and it's one of those restaurants where you don't even have to think twice about what to get because you know it's going to be good either way. Whoever is around definitely needs to check this place out and they definitely won't regret it.

This is my third time coming to sparrow pizza bar . And second time for happy hour ! Located right…read morein west Hartford center makes it the perfect spot to grab a drink and a quick bite after work . Happy hours 3:30-6 M-F To start I got the red sangria ($7 during HH) which was okay however it had a hint of ginger which I personally did not like . So then I tried the white sangria and that was very good . For happy hour they offer an option of different sliders ( 1 for $6 for HH) I tried the chicken slider which was amazing highly recommend my friends loved the caprese and the regular beef sliders all were amazing can't go wrong . I personally don't recommend the HH pizza it's just too small I recommend just getting the regular size honestly . The chips for happy hour are great for sharing they give you plenty for just $3 ! Overall great time , good service ( though it did take a little while to get our food ) , great atmosphere ( and on weekend they do have a Dj at night which is fun )

Best pizza in town, in my opinion! Restaurant is small inside but they do a great take out…read morebusiness. Service has always been fast and reliable!

4 out of 5 time I ordered pizza at Naples (Farmington) they made a mistake with the order…read more In busy days like Thursday to Saturday they are overwhelmed, there is total chaos by the pizza oven, and they get sloppy. Don't trust them, especially if you have a food intolerance. They will ruin your night.

I stopped in for a drink and some food and was pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and…read moreincredibly fast. The pizza was so crispy and delicious. Will definitely be back!

Once upon a time their pizza was good and they were actually open but the last few times I've tried…read moreto order they have either been closed or not doing any food. Finally saw they were open online today, placed and order, went to pick it up and at the time the food was supposed to be ready, they cancelled the order. The text stated they are too busy for orders. When I called the person who picked up stated they are not taking food orders. Don't take the chance, find another restaurant.

The pepperoni pizza was good & probably slightly more cost effective than getting a small pizza $10…read morevs 16. As you can see, it was PLENTY for 1 person where a small might have been equal to 3 slices & I would have had some to take home. The crust was thin; not quite NY style thin, but it was very good. It was crispy, not too doughy & strong enough to hold the toppings. (Not like Pepes where it is so hard you can cut up the inside of your mouth). My guests split the pizza & although they both complimented the crust, I felt like they thought something was missing. it was ok, but it made us reminiss about the pizza place we used to go to when we were in college that was AMAZING, so definately not 5 stars. Also, I was suprised they did not serve coffee. It was a cold rainy day & most resteraunts serve coffee & tea as well as fountain drinks & wine.

Best pizza I've had in west Hartford so far! Crispy, fresh, char, fast, thin, etc. everything I…read morewant in a pizza. Slightly expensive but worth it. They have amazing selection specialty pizzas. This margarita pie was outstanding. The chicken parm grinder was excellent as well. Awesome staff and great atmosphere in the restaurant. Super fast service. It's a must try spot!

I enjoyed this pizza place a lot! I believe they are known for baking their pizzas in an extremely…read morehot, coal fired oven. The crust is tough and crunchy with delicious charred flavor from the high heat firing. We tried their tomato pie with mozzarella which I quite liked. It was on the blander side but with the oregano and garlic, was quite palatable. We also got their famous clam pie but we were not terribly impressed. To me it almost tastes like a clam pasta on a pizza. It's basically just what the name implies. I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again but the tomato pie was great. Our service was stellar. The people checked on us frequently and got us all the drinks we wanted. They helped us pack the pizza in foils so we could out the leftovers in our hotel fridge. A word of warning! The pizza is huge!

So, I'm sitting here, about an hour after having a white clam pizza and I still taste garlic. Not…read moreclams, not cheese, not crust--just the allium family's most fart-prone, overhyped stepchild. I may or may not be contemplating a couple of Tums. I'm conflicted on this 2/5 rating since I wish there was a 2.5/5 option here. There are some promising things about Frank Pepe's: a coal-fired oven, photos of the same white clam pizza I ordered that look more like pizzas I had in Italy than the one I got, and other options for toppings that might work out better. Perhaps asking for light garlic and maybe the addition of the calabrian chilies from the seasonal special pizza (or pickled jalapeños, if available) would've fixed the balance (and topping palatability) of this pizza. A different pizza also may be substantially tastier, but goshdarnit, we're close enough to the ocean that I'd like to think the white clam is a slam-dunk. It's even listed in neon in the window! As ordered, unchanged, off the menu, though, I feel like I need to leave this state for a pizza just to feel something. Connecticut calling itself "the pizza state" has thus far been a lie; a cruel joke wherein a few outstanding outliers try to gloss over the fact that most of the state's pizza is mid-to-bad. "Mystic Pizza" being one of the state's most famous audiovisual exports sort of fits given that the availability of standout pizza here appears to be a mystical unicorn I've yet to find after moving here last year. Pepe's gets serious props for using large chunks of clams that don't look like the typical, uniformly cut, restaurant-supply-can chunks, but they were a bit rubbery and almost completely drowned out by the amount of garlic. It's like they were cooked too long, and the moisture from the clams evaporated accordingly. The crust had a little crunch to it as well, but lacked the crispy bubbles and heavier charred spots I expect from this style of pizza and from the assorted menu photos. Either go foldable or go harder on the fire--anywhere in between lands in disappointment territory. Commit to a bit. $8 a pint is a bit much for basic beer selections like Sam Adams and Peroni, too, but that's sort of my least concern. We live in Hell where everything is expensive lately, and at least beer prices haven't shot up as badly as gas prices. I probably should've ordered the sangria in hindsight. White peach? Here for it. Also, the staff was friendly, and service was prompt. I really should give it a second chance with a more traditional tomato-sauce pizza, or maybe a margherita. If you go, expect it to fall short of the hype unless whoever made the nicely bubbly white clam pie in the photos posted here is manning the oven. Unless you like garlic as much as I like cheese, consider asking to go light on the garlic for a better-balanced pizza if you order this one.