4.5 stars!!!!! Came here with wife and friends to check out for happy hour. The parking here is not great. Basically you must find a place to park on street somewhere. I think that is the one drawback of this place. The restaurant itself is very nice inside. Well decorated with a nice bar. There is a very nice patio area but given weather it was not open. I'm sure it is when weather permits. For happy hour the apps are about 40% off specialty drink specials are $10 cocktails and I believe 5 draft and wine. I got the smoked old fashioned and it did not disappoint. Wife got the Chardonnay and was happy with it. We started with garlic bread and it was pretty good. We then went with the wings. These wings were so good we ordered a second plate as did our friends. Some of the best wings I've had in a long time. For mains we got the gnocchi and friends got the pizza. Everyone was very happy with there dishes. It was a solid meal. The gnocchi is I believe $11 for happy hour and pizza I think is $10. Great deal for what you get. All in all a really good meal in a nice restaurant. Only downside is parking. read more

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A great addition to Oldtown Salinas. The food of the former Little Sicily on Gabilan Street is now here. Great cocktails menu and ask for Kenny (mixologist) for any recommendations. The venue is a bit noisy, but there is an outdoor patio as well. I recommend the small couches and table for a relaxing and snacking on appetizers. They are running specials on IG and they also have a jazz night (Thursdays, I think.) read more

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Greeted immediately with kindness, smiles and attentive service. Beers on draft are from a local brewery and tasted cold with a great hazy flavor! For food we ordered a combo pizza and gnocchi with meat sauce. Great choices...great service read more

This is an overall great place! Drinks, food, service, ambiance, etc. were all top notch! We were seated immediately, and our waiter noticed the table wobbled a bit, so he fixed it without us having to even ask! The prices are fair especially for the quality of food and drink served! Parking isn't ideal, it is street parking only. We ubered there, so it was a nonissue for us, but it is something to keep in mind. I would say nice-casual dress attire is acceptable for the setting and overall vibe of the restaurant. There is indoor and outdoor seating available too. read more

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Not really much to complain about. Good food, great drinks, and the ambience was great. Service was nice, she kind of checked on us too much but that's okay better than being ignored. Only glitchy part was the yelp app allows to do reservations, but the reservation system doesn't work. Also there is no phone number to call to make reservation or to see if they are busy or not. Came for an early dinner friday and was seated right away. Started to get busier later in the evening, but some people would sit at the bar or lounge seats on the side to have a drink till a table was available. Simple Italian menu, nothing overwhelming. Definitely will be coming back again. read more

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Overall it was a pretty solid restaurant. We came on a Friday at 5:30. It was pretty empty so we got to sit ourselves. The staff was friendly. Space was clean and had a really nice decor. The food was good. We got the gnocchi and the highlight was probably the garlic bread in the side. The pizza was good but nothing out of this word. It was a solid pizza. The cocktails were really yummy and had a good amount of alcohol. Overall this is a great place to grab drinks, some quick appetizers and just hangout. I will be returning to try some other of their food like maybe the lasagna or another pizza. read more

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My friend and I were out and about on a Friday night in Salinas and trying to find somewhere good to eat and get some drinks. I'm happy to report we had a really great experience at Altura. We came a little after 9 PM and there was no wait but a good amount of people there. The vibe here is laid back and chill but still feels a little more upscale than you'd expect. The service is stellar. Food comes out quick and my bartender actually brought me another drink because he had apparently left out an ingredient in the one he had made (though I honestly hadn't even realized haha). Our waitress was also super fun and attentive. For food, we ordered the Garlic Bread, the Shrimp Pesto Pizza, and the Ravioli with sausage. The Garlic Bread was surprisingly good -- crispy and very garlicy. Our waitress was the one who had recommended the Shrimp Pesto Pizza, but I honestly thought this was mediocre. Not super flavorful and could've used more sauce in my opinion. The ravioli was solid though and it was a very decent portion. To drink, I ordered the Forbidden Berry, while my friend got the OG Margarita. I liked how the Forbidden Berry was creamy and light without being too sweet. The Margarita was pretty strong, but no complaints there haha. read more

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Would give this place 0 Stars if I could. Ordered from door dash all the food me and my family received was undercooked or not great. Will never order from this place again. read more

Service was superb, drinks where delicious and strong . I had the All smoke no Bite aka (old fashion) was bomb.com The ambiance was relaxing definitely a place to relax and unwind. Perfect for Date Night... read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - Pot of Gold and the All Smoke No Bite - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

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I brought my staff for a meeting here last week. What a delightful experience! I loved the outdoor seating, intimate setting, and the ambiance overall was perfect! The service staff was great. They greeted us immediately and didn't miss a beat. My entire staff was impressed with the decor, great food, and the owners. I couldn't ask for a better experience for my staff meeting. Who doesn't want to enjoy a delicious, filling meal while talking business? Next time i definitely want to try the cocktails and relax a bit. Try the lasagna it's amazing!! I'm craving it as I wrote this review. read more

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I tried going twice in January and both times it was closed. Hope they are not permanently closed

I was in Salinas for the weekend and decided to try out this restaurant my first night. The food and service was so good I decided to have dinner there again the following night as well. Aside from the food being very good and reasonably priced, I also enjoyed the excellent service from the staff. I also ordered dessert both nights with coffee and they served me a Mexican coffee that was so good and it was only $5! Overall great spot to eat and I'd definitely eat there again next time I'm in town. read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - Chef's special pizza - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

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I knew they would close i even told the owner. Prices went from reasonable to outrageously overpriced for mediocre food. Also, that location is on of the worst in all Salinas California!!! read more

Someone told me that you sold your liquor license here at ALTURA and you only serve beer and wine now and is that true? Also, I see you're only open on Friday, Saturday and Sundays now from 430 to 9 and you're closed Monday Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays Parking is difficult there's only Street Parking and that much Street Parking so that's the only problem but every time I drive by it's closed so I had to look for your hours and now you're only open on Friday Saturday and Sundays at 4:30 it says read more

I have been meaning to stop by here since it opened and I finally got a chance. The vibe walking in around 5 was chill and only couple people inside. We had a seat at the bar and had couple signature cocktails recommended by bartender. As we sipped and enjoyed the cocktail and crispy chicken wings ( must order if you come in) we took in the crowd for the night. I'm told there is a jazz band that comes in every other Thursday night so I have to see if it gets a bit more exciting and diverse for a cozy lounge. Try the old fashioned - it's definitely worth it and smooth. Looking forward to next visit vibes. read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - Old fashion pre pour - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

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The food was very delicious and the service was very friendly. I stopped by because I was very hungry and I was previously at the bicycle shop next-door and thought I'd give it a try. It was well worthwhile. read more

We started with the All smoke No bite speciality Old Fashion- delicious! House green salad perfect and deliciousness for sharing. Got the to die for Ravioli, cheesy perfect sauce melt in your mouth. Served with garlic french bread, we shared with the combination pizza. Perfect - the thin crust, crusty edged so good - and the sausage. Yummy! We can't wait to come again. read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

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The first time I tried the food here it was pretty good; a little heavy on the garlic but very tasty. Something changed, however, and the second time I tried it the same order turned out completely different. The spaghetti with meat sauce had no meat in it and it had peas this time. The fettuccini alfredo had almost no sauce on it and the level of garlic was enough to kill off the entire population of Transylvania. I took the fettuccini back and asked them to make it again, but the garlic level was just too much to handle and we ended up having to throw it out (this was a take-out order). I'm not positive, but I think the problem might be that they are adding raw garlic to the sauce instead of cooking it down first, before adding it to the sauce...maybe...but that's just a guess. I don't think we'll be back if the food quality and recipes aren't consistent enough to warrant it. read more

Garlic bread with actual garlic! None of this garlic powder or barely their garlic. The food was great, full of flavor and the cocktails was fantastic. Definitely will be returning. read more

Great service and an overall great atmosphere. The food was also very delicious and the drinks were a plus since they are authentic Italian drinks. Would recommend it! read more

Hands down the best restaurant in all of Salinas! Lovely staff and food is incredible. And Italian coke too! If you're debating where to eat you can't go wrong here. read more

What an amazing find. Great pizza and over the top good cocktails. Good ambience and did I mention great service? Why aren't you here giving it a try. Grab the meat mania pizza you will not be disappointed. read more

This place is amazing!! I can't wait to come back and try more dishes. We started off with the wings and mozzarella sticks. They were nice and crispy and fresh. The pizza was crispy and soft at same time, delicious in flavor. The meats are super fresh, you can tell it's homemade. The spot has the feel of an upscale restaurant but with super friendly casual staff. Will def be back. read more

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Fantastic upscale cocktails, modern bar, comfortable seating, beautiful outdoor dining garden, classic Italian food, and friendly staff. Great job Oscar! Kudos to Kenny on the cocktails ...keep it up ! We will be back soon. read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - Pisco Sour ! - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

Finally, an excellent spot for some delicious mixed drinks! The mixologist is knowledgeable and friendly when I sat at the bar to ask questions regarding the alcohol used and ingredients. I also enjoyed the atmosphere, and in all, it's a great place to grab great drinks and dinner with family and friends. Been here twice, and Oscar, the manager, has greeted us and ensured we've had a superb experience. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - All Smoke No Bite - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

Ok guys, gotta lay it on you straight, I am a sucker, sucker for what you may ask? I am a sucker for salad, salad of the Caesar variety. The place I landed today has one. It is in every way the greatest Caesar I have ever had. The dressing has anchovies and the greens are crisp. Hands down. Get here. Happy Noshing! This review brought to you by Dogedollar. read more

Ordered take out! Pizza: vegetable looked like they were cooked separately or not at all and simply dumped on the doe. Bread sticks: they looked store bought/ Walmart bought and just heated up. We were hoping to receive actual bread sticks cooked/ baked at the restaurant. This was such a turn off cuz this is all my kids were hoping to eat. Alfredo pasta: The noodles were so settled in that I couldn't move them without breaking. Possible that they cooked this dish earlier in the day and were quickly heated before take out. Garlic flavor was overpowering, the Alfredo sauce was so thick which is only possible if there's more flour than cheese in it. No balance of taste or consistency of the sauce. I wouldn't order from this place ever again. Wish I could give less than 1 star. read more

The space itself is fine, except a lot of wasted space. Service was good and attentive. The problem is the menu and food. A strange thing is they put peas ( a lot of peas) in the meat sauce. I've never had peas in lasagna. This is obviously just my personal opinion. read more

Walked in on a Friday night and I loved it! The vibe, the drinks! Service was great. Making sure we were well taken care of! 5 out of 5! Would recommend read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - These drinks were amazing!!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

Best kept secret in town! Great raviolis, happy hour, relaxing gmusic, and ambience galore.gentleman service as well! read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - Scrumptious raviolis, great music and ambience, gentleman service. Best kept secret in town! Plus happy hour! - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

Celebrated our daughter's birthday at Alturas with seven. There's an outside dining area where we walked through. We dined indoors and both settings were very appealing, rustic and inviting. Deceivingly small standing on the sidewalk but the restaurant is large and has a nice bar. The staff is very attentive and friendly. When you think Alturas you need to think and crave Italian because the menu has Italian pastas, pizzas, salads and appetizers. To be honest some of our party weren't fond of the fettuccine and mentioned it wasn't warm. I had the ravioli with an add on of meatballs which I enjoyed and even took home leftovers. In fact four out of the seven of our party took home leftover pizza and other pastas for later. I recommend Alturas for a nice casual Italian experience with just enough ambiance to want to come back! read more

This is the former Little Sicily - much larger & more elegant, but the same great food & service, now with a real bar. We had the lasagna, a calzone, and a side of garlic bread. All were the best available. The service was attentive & helpful. We look forward to returning soon. read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - Combo Calzone. Huge & delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

Wish I lived in the area because this is a great spot. Lovely Cocktail menu, nice ambiance, great music and a delicious red sauce. Ordered meatballs, 2 cocktails and a white sauce pizza - but ended up having to ask for a side of marinara as it was that good. Quick kitchen, great food, Oscar was very nice, and I'll be coming back the next time I'm passing through! read more

Cocktails are on point and the food has good flavor. Definitely recommend specially for the drinks read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - Mozzarella cheese sticks, First drink "All smoke no bite" Second drink" Moon Drop" - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

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Wow! What an excellent place for terrific Italian Food! We were a large party and we were accommodated very well! We had the spaghetti, raviolis, pizza, garlic bread, salads, linguini, and so many other delicious dishes! The cocktails were the best with a full service bar! The staff was very friendly and the manager was very outgoing. Close your eyes and you would think you are in Sicily!! We can't wait to make another visit well worth the drive and the parking is easy! read more

Good food for the value. Mozzarella sticks bomb! Chicken Alfredo very bland, both sauce and chicken. Drinks pretty dang strong LOL Good waiters and atmosphere, food came out quick aswell. A lot of potential here I will say. read more

Altura Lounge and Bistro - Pizza Near Me - Salinas, California

my parents & i LOVE going here. The food is delicious, the pizza = perfection. Their marinara sauce is absolutely perfect. Customer service is always above and beyond & the environment is amazing. I love that it's a restaurant/ lounge. I love the decor & the drinks are delicious also. Recommend this place to anyone who loves real Italian. read more

Finally made it in, and everything is fantastic! The ambiance and decor are very unique. The service is great and the food is absolutely amazing. I'm looking forward to the next visit already. read more

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Hubby took me for my birthday. Great service. Lovely ambiance. Food is yummy too. Best pizza in town.

First time trying Altura since Little Sicily relocated and wow, I enjoyed it so much! The host (I believe or manager not sure lol) was awesome. He made conversation with us and always checked if we needed things throughout our dinner. Our waiter Jose was very friendly and gave us a heads up that it was happy hour . We decided to sit outside and he didn't forget about us :,) he would come to check on us and made sure everything was good. Him and the host were so attentive and friendly which I loved. Dinner was phenomenal. Especially the spaghetti with meat sauce. WOW, the noodles were thick, the sauce was slightly sweet but you can still taste the tomatoes, the herbs, the meat. It was delicious. Best spaghetti in town imo. The Alfredo was good, the noodles and chicken were great but I didn't like the sauce much. It had flavor, but the sauce was a bit to thick for me. I also got a Driving Miss Daisy to drink and it was delicious as well. Most drinks you can only taste one ingredient but not this one, you can actually taste all of its ingredients. They also give you water to refill your cup too! Lastly, the cannoli. Nothing beats a cannoli I had from an Italian festival I went to but this one comes to a close second. I recommend it :) Overall 10/10. I left happy. read more

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