Salute is puro amore--an elegant Italian gem done impeccably right. From the moment you arrive,…read moreSalute sets the tone with warm, smiling hosts who make you feel instantly welcomed. The atmosphere is bellissimo--luxurious yet relaxed, with chic décor and whimsical touches like sculptural trees and delicate birds that add unexpected charm. The menu is consistently excellent. Standouts include the Pappardelle Bolognese, rich and unforgettable. I also love their perfectly prepared sea bass. The bruschetta is delicious too. The Caesar salad is simple, fresh, and impeccably done. Make sure you save room for dolci--the dessert bar in the back is both stunning and indulgent. The bar is equally impressive. Troy, the bartender, is knowledgeable and engaging, delivering cocktails with true arte. Service throughout is polished and genuinely gracious that keeps guests coming back. Antonio is a fun, personable and attentive. Super! Salute isn't just a great restaurant--it's a ristorante you'll crave. Elegant, welcoming, and memorable. You must go and buon appetito!

I really wanted to love this place, but I just cannot and here's why: Although I loved the…read moreconversation with the bartender, while awaiting my to-go order, I wasn't impressed with his black dyed fingernail color. This wasn't black polish, but whatever it was it looked scary, and not hygienic! The mushroom Alfredo pasta was just okay! The large oversized sliced portobello mushrooms thrown on top of the pasta just didn't present well, and not to mention that my salad had a piece of black hair in it...by the way my hair is blonde. When it comes to food, presentation is everything, even down to the person serving you your food and drinks. I know we live in a society where, sadly, it seems like anything goes, but I think restaurants need to maintain higher standards than a fast food place. Don't get me wrong, even fast food places should do the same! Final note: I just can't get over being served by Dracula, even though he was very nice!

This Italian Mediterranean fusion restaurant was wonderful! What a hidden gem!…read more We went around 6:30 on a Thursday night and were seated right away. It has a very upscale look! Very elegant but we didn't feel out of place dressed casually. There were people really draws up and some really casual. We started with a glass of wine. I had a Pinot Grigio and my husband had a Cab. There was a large selection of wine and the waiter was very knowledgeable. We had cevapi to start out with. It was so flavorful and beautifully presented. Then I had the paisano and my husband had addiolio. It was a delicious blend of flavors. This is a great date night spot and you can dress up if you want but rest assured your tummy will be happy!

Upscale intimate vibe at this fine Italian establishment in Frisco. Be prepared for small portion…read moresizes and about $50 a person. We were grateful for the birthday wish. Cupcake and plate art. Lobster ravioli lacked flavor, seems like salt was missing. The eggplant parmesan was delicious, surprisingly! I was not a fan of the meatballs. The entry hostess was very social and pleasant! We were grateful that this establishment has gluten-free (penne) pasta.

I was brought here by my boyfriend for my birthday and had a very pleasant experience! All of the…read morefood was very high quality, and I was particularly impressed with the sauces that came with the bread and the olive oil. My pasta with the cheese wheel was rich and felt high end. Our waitress was kind and offered my partner thorough recommendations, and she brought out a complimentary dessert for my occasion (that was REALLY good despite us being so full). The atmosphere was lovely even with the craziness of apparently a graduation happening nearby. Would I pay this much for food normally? Probably not, but this was a special occasion and I think it makes a great location for that kind of event. I would recommend!

This place is just perfection! Find dining at its best. The hubby and I were visiting family and…read morewanted a delicious and romantic date night; Lombardi's served it all up. Thank you! The environment was good and best of all was our service from Josh. He had a smile on his face the whole time and made us feel so welcomed. He answered all our questions and we had many. He recommended the red snapper and wow, who knew fish could taste so exquisite at a cucina italiana. Thank you Josh! We will definitely request him again when we return. I rarely write reviews; however, had to. It reminded me of being back in NYC. Ciao!

This isn't just the best italian restaurant in DFW area. This is the best overall restaurant in…read moreDFW. Bold words, I know. But come grab a seat and ask for Sarah. She's amazing. The food is the best italian i have ever had. Very reasonably priced. Huge portions. Amazing bread. Great wine selection. And it's local! A mom and pop eatery of the highest quality. You'll be glad you came. And you'll come back. I guarantee it.

Good food at reasonable prices. I have dined here many times…read moreand I haven't found anything that I didn't like. Loses a point just because I haven't found anything that really wowed me. There's a place for consistent restaurants. Very good service. Exceptional atmosphere for such a small place.

Very nice atmosphere, my colleague and I relax and have dinner here after work, a good place to…read morerecharge

The bolognese pasta is amazing! You have got to try it! I talked to the waitress and she said they…read moreactually make everything from scratch. True home style Italian goodness! And yes, free garlic bread with the olive oil type sauce. Service was awesome and efficient. Will definitely go again!

Food- perfection. I had spaghetti and there was nothing plane about it, so tasty, the sauce was…read moreamazing. Son had Alfredo and I thought he was going to lick the plate.husband had buffalo something pizza...amazing, like amazing. The food tasted like you were in someone's kitchen in Italy. Tiramisu was amazingly light and just perfection. Service- amazing. Cheese lady was on that shit! Our server was funny and knowledgable. Atmosphere- so sweet honestly very diff than the outside appearance Would recommend and will be back for sure.

I've been here around eight times now and have worked through almost the entire menu. There are…read moredefinitely a few dishes that keep me coming back: the meatballs, Stefina salad, chicken Alfredo, and seafood risotto are my regular reorders. When they hit, they are genuinely enjoyable. That said, the menu is uneven. Some dishes are just fine, and a few were disappointing enough that I would not order them again. The bigger issue is value. The pricing feels aggressive for Frisco, especially given the portion sizes. Three small meatballs for $23 is hard to justify. The seafood risotto is $37, but the seafood itself feels underwhelming: very small shrimp, tiny scallops, and a few clams and mussels. It does not feel like the quality or quantity of ingredients matches the price point. Maybe they brought California pricing to Frisco, but at these prices, I expect more: better ingredients, more generous portions, and flavors that feel memorable rather than just decent. Overall, there are a few good dishes here, but the value proposition is difficult to defend.

We have passed this place many times and finally decided to go check it out. We were not…read moredisappointed. Great customer service and food, and cute atmosphere. This is not your typical sit down restaurant. You order at the counter then grab a seat. We ordered some wine while we waited on our food. The brought out some freshly baked bread with butter. Hubby ordered the beef lasagna and added meatballs; I ordered the rigatoni Alla vodka and added chicken. Everything was fresh and hot, and even better was the service. Riley and Sarah were very helpful and were so courteous and welcoming. I highly recommend checking this place out. We did not get any pastries this time but will definitely be back to try some, they all looked so good!

I'm not from here but every single time I'm in town I make sure to come here. The ppl are so sweet…read moreand friendly, the food is sooo delicious, very reasonably priced and just the best overall experience.

We've been here twice now and both experiences have been amazing. The first time we visited, the…read morestaff took the time to really get to know us and made us feel so welcome. The food was incredible and every dish felt unique and thoughtfully made. When we came back the second time, the staff actually remembered us, which made the experience even more special. It's such a warm, family friendly atmosphere and you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. Every dish we've tried has been delicious, and the desserts are absolutely amazing. This has definitely become our favorite go-to spot for Italian food. Highly recommend!

Was feeing Italian food and my friend and I wanted to also eat at a place that gave us a European…read morevibe. Food was decently good. Service was great, staff was kind and professional. We ordered the mussels and linguine in red sauce and a chicken Alfredo pasta, finished with coffees and a lemon cream cake. The pasta dishes were good and plentiful but I feel like the mussels and linguine was missing some seasoning that I can't quite put a finger on. It was still good. The lemon cream cake was good but the lemon was almost too subtle, and it tasted more like a pound cake. We still enjoyed our food and time there. I wouldn't mind giving it another go. Great for small or large groups. Till then let's eat!