The best meatballs in the city. Solid solid pizza, drinks, vibe. Staff is always great here too. But the meatballs...that's the reason to come here. read more

I probably would have made it to Pizzeria Salvy at some point, but my visit was hastened by a family member taking me there today. I had been to Vetri Pizza on Chancellor St. a few years back, and just read it had permanently closed in April. I reviewed the restaurant and said '...it was delicious' ...and reminded me of NYC. I'll admit - I've been spoiled by the pizza in NYC - all kinds - I'm friends with Scott of the legendary Scott's Pizza Tours. Nuff said. The pizza at Salvy is thin. I thought I would start off with that description because that's the first thing that 'struck' me when I had my first bite. I've had my share of thin pizzas....this was the thinnest. We ordered a regular cheese pizza and a pizza with sausage. Both pizzas tasted fine, you can see from the attached picture, the sausage pizza had very little sausage. It was not a memorable lunch by any means-the pizza was just too thin. read more

Pizzeria Salvy - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We went for an early lunch, and the restaurant were kind enough to serve us before they officially opened. The staff were friendly and attended to us very quickly. The pizzas were great and we ordered a Pear and radicchio salad but I found the radicchio quite bitter. It was quiet enough to have a conversation. On the whole a good experience. read more

Pizzeria Salvy - BIG KENNET SQUARE MUSHROOM PIE and Pear and radicchio salad - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Vibes: low-key, casual; bring a friend or a few to sit at the cafe-style seating or at the bar in front of the pizza oven Tasting notes: - Chopped salad: well-tossed and piled high; a solid portion to share for two people; enjoyed that provolone and salami pieces were small and tucked in with the larger pieces of greens, which made for savory, umami surprises with each vinegary bite - La Napolitana: excellent cheese pull as well as milkiness from the mozzarella; crispy, sturdy crust with the slightest chew - Kennett Square Mushroom: surprisingly rich from the healthy dose of scallion oil; mushroom was well-seasoned and added a lovely meatiness Other thoughts: - Friendly and attentive service from all circulating waitstaff - Above dishes were more than satisfying for two hungry adults - we ended up taking about half of each pie home Impression: a very solid choice for a no-frills pizza night! read more

Pizzeria Salvy - The Napolitana and Kenneth Square Mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very unique location, inside of the comcast building. The service was friendly and attentive. We had the Quattro Formaggi pizza and the pie was big enough to share among 3/4 people (2 slices each). The Parmesan cheese was so prominent that it was the only thing I tasted. I wasn't the biggest fan. We decided to also try the meatballs. They came out right away and were not really warm. They tasted great, but I wish they were just a bit more warm. read more

Pizzeria Salvy - SMALL QUATTRO FORMAGGI - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This place is hidden in the Comcast center, but ask one of the attendants and they can direct you. It's a bit pricy for the amount of food you get, but slices are $2 off after 1pm, which is a really good deal. read more

Pizzeria Salvy - Honeynut pizza slice and Cesar salad lunch special - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Top to bottom, this place is outstanding! Exceptional pizza, excellent service (John), good beer, and a nice playlist, who could ask for more? Just note that it is a bit hard to find. It's in the basement level of an office building. Look for it, because it's worth it! read more

Pizzeria Salvy - Ode to Onion Pizza - Amazing! - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This meal was exceptional. Every bite was truly delicious. We went during lunch, and we tried a bit of everything. The location is in the bottom of the Comcast center. The service was great and our food came out quickly. Since you aren't in a fully enclosed in the restaurant, the space makes for good people watching. read more

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Knocked this review one point for the location and difficulty of finding it! I helped plan an event for the University of Pittsburgh at Pizzeria Salvy, and since it was a reception style event, I did not get to order individually. Salvy was a perfect location since during the day, students were touring the Comcast Center. However, being a non-Comcast employee, I had a hard time navigating my way to the restaurant, finding that signage was quite poor in the other levels of the Comcast Center. Since it is in more of a business area, Salvy isn't necessarily in a go-to location for most people, but since it is Marc Vetri, I'd be willing to travel, even without this event as an excuse. Nevertheless! I stumbled my way to the restaurant, and even though it's odd in the basement of the Comcast Center, the ambience is fun. The pizza oven is front and center, brightly adorned with colorful tiles, and the large bar surrounding it as well as the minimalistic yet modern decor makes for a welcoming environment. I love the featuring of all of Marc's cookbooks, and I love the heavy emphasis on his dad Salvy's glasses throughout the spot. Our menu was preselected for us, but I did get to enjoy a variety of menu items. For apps, I particularly enjoyed the broccolini with hot honey and pecorino and Sal's meatballs which incorporated ricotta for some lightness. For pizza, the zucchini was my favorite - the mint alongside the zucchini and stractiatella created a very fresh and seasonal dish. I stuck to water since we were with students, but colleagues enjoyed their spritzes. Overall, Salvy perfectly hosted our group given the location, and the food was solid, as one would expect as a product of Marc. They were easy to work with and hospitable to our relatively large group! I 100% need to revisit to experience the typical ambience and order my own selection from the menu. While I wish the location were different, at least I know how to make it there now! read more

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The pizza here is very good. Delicious crust and good flavors. We got the special - the salzone - and highly recommend it. The only weird thing is the atmosphere of being in the comcast center but you can get over it read more

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Have been following this place for a while now, watching them create this great place. Once I saw reservations were open, I booked for four of us. We arrived and were immediately taken care of. We asked to grab some photos first, and then we were seated. Asparagus and meatballs were ordered with the Ode to Sweet Onion Crepe and Fiorella Sausage + Peppers. I also went with the Calabrian Margarita with a fantastic salt/red pepper rim. Meatballs came out first (without bread, but it looks like it is coming out with bread now... It needed bread to mop up that goodness). The meatballs were so good, and I saw them say to try the asparagus on social media, so we did. Chilled asparagus was just perfect. The Fiorella Sausage pizza came out first, and you could hear the crunch as you pulled a slice. After one bite, we decided to order two more pizzas. The Kennet Square Maitake and the Clam Pie. The crust was thinner than I like but by far the best thin crust I've ever had. I usually prefer a thicker dough, almost pan pizza style, but I was not disappointed. The chew was great, and the combinations of flavors were familiar. We love Fiorella, and on our anniversary one year, we had the sweet onion crepe with truffle fondue. I think my two favorites were the Clam pie and the Kennet Square Maitake. The garlic hit me first on the clam pie, served with a lemon to squeeze as you wish. Just possibly the best bite of the night. Loved the Kennet Square too, great mushroom flavor. The staff said the clam pie was their favorite. Strawberry Almond Gelati and Italian Rainbow Cake were our desserts. We took some slices home, enjoyed the ending, and we were then off. A great night out and definitely worth it. Get the clam pie. I'm wondering if they will switch flavors out every now and then, would be curious to see if something else makes me drive into the city again so soon. Best of luck to all of the staff here. Everyone was friendly. Dan King seated us and chatted with us after the meal. Made us feel very welcome and can't wait to be back! read more

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First floor of Comcast building, open to the lobby Friend made a reservation and is a big fan of the owner. Meatballs were delicious, clam pizza was also tasty. Italian dessert was incredibly dense. Service was great. Next time I'd try other items read more

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My friends and I came here today for lunch as we actually had a time where we could eat here together and had wanted to for some time. I'd go for 4 1/2 stars and rounded up today. The hours of operation are a bit off as there's only minimal hours for lunch and then they close and reopen for limited dinner hours on select days. They are closed on the weekends and Mondays. We started off with an outstanding Manhattan, Sal's Spritz, and Papagallo. We then bought for sharing the meatball appetizer. We were told it only came with two meatballs but could purchase a third for $7 so we did so we could each have one. Each of us enjoyed our meatball, but also thought that we could make better ones from our Mama's recipe and that they were not worth $7 each. However, our Fiorella (see my review!) sausage and roasted pepper pizza was excellent. The mozzarella and consistency of the dough with the right amount of crunch really hit the spot. The pizzas are sold as 12" individual sized but today all pizzas were available also as 18" family size which is what we did. It's definitely better than most pizzas I've had but not the "run a marathon to must have this pizza" pizza. For dessert, we went with a chocolate sorbetto which was the hit of the day with so much rich chocolate flavor, and a gelati fior de latte - orange creamsicle, which was like an ice milk. We finished off with some cappuccino and black decaf which is LaColombe (?) brand and was quite tasty. For a "higher end" restaurant situated in the Comcast Center pining for the business lunch crowd, I felt our server in his blue jeans server outfit did not match the level desired of the restaurant. However, he was very attentive and quick to answer our questions. Prices are on the high side but it's Center City. The restaurant seems to be fitted into an open space with planters and string lights designating the boundaries of the place. They take reservations but my friends and I were able to walk up for a table. $168 including tax and tip for three guests. Three cocktails, meatball appetizer + $7 for an additional meatball, one 18" pizza, two desserts to share, a cappuccino and one decaf. Great conversation and good time for all! read more

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Off the beaten path in the lower level of the Comcast building . We had a great meal here . We were so torn to order pizzas there were so many great options. We wanted to try literally the entire menu. We started with some great craft cocktails the ol fashioned and the Sal's spritz both booze forward and delicious. We started with meatballs which were so good a nod to Sal. They also had an amazing cheese steak Stromboli special. We had to get this. It was so so good. The shaved steak caramelized onions and the perfect ratio of cheese baked inside the Stromboli. We also got the standard Margherita pizza as we wanted a classic pie for our first visit. We also had the salad special. The food came out hot and delicious service was excellent. Definitely go here. Worth the trip .... Not your typical restaurant look but well worth it. All in 162.02 for two entrees 2 apps and 2 drinks. read more

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Enjoyed a weeknight dinner with a group of friends at Pizzeria Salvy, which is tucked away on the basement-level of the Comcast II building. Light filters down to the restaurant through the atrium and the hallways are wide, white, and well-lit. We started with a sip of complimentary gazpacho and an order and a half of Sal's Meatballs (meatballs, tomato sauce, whipped ricotta di bufala, basil), which was one of the group's favorite dishes of the night--those were some great meatballs! We went pizza all the way, sharing the South Philly Margherita (mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce), Clam Pie (clams, garlic, provolone, parsley, roasted peppers, lemon), Fiorella Sausage + Peppers (Fiorella sausage, roasted peppers, mozzarella, locatelli), and the Kennett Square Maitake (Maitake mushrooms, mozzarella, fontina, scallion oil). Everyone had different opinions about their favorite pie, which I think means that they were all equally delicious. The one that had the most discussion was the clam pie, as it was all of our first time having clams on pizza--I, for one, enjoyed it greatly (I am also the person who almost always orders clam linguini if it's offered). It also had the most topping per square inch over the other pies (many wished the pies had an increased topping ratio). We shared a Butterscotch Budino, which was small, but tasty. We did wish that it had another textural element (e.g., a crunchy bottom). Service was terrific. The prices are a bit high, but overall it was a nice meal! read more

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Very solid flavors and pizza. The salads are quite large and flavorful to me. The onion pie was the one that stood out just like the onion crepe at Vetri. Location is in the basement, but still has a nice ambience. Service was quick and efficient. read more

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Excellent meatballs! Very good pizza (especially the onion pie and the sausage pie) and salad (though the lovely tongs aren't functional for serving salad except teeny piece at a time). Solid cocktails (loved the spritz), excellent budino, and kind service. But the ambiance is...off. This place is sitting in the middle of what looks like a painfully white shiny shopping mall hallway, with some effort to carve out a little space for a restaurant but really no meaningful separation. The result is an airport restaurant feel, and a jarring sense - maybe worse at dinner time- that something is off... It starts when you try to find the restaurant, as there aren't any signs (at least none we could find) at street level - inside or outside! You go into the Comcast Center and see nothing but security and escalators. Take a sharp left and go down that escalator and you're in a hallway that looks like a bad shopping mall or airport- and around the corner is Salvy's. There are severe looking security posted out front and a host trying to appear welcoming. Yes there's a lovely pizza oven and a dining room aimed at feeling like an Italian living room-- the banquettes and family photos are nice and elsewhere would help. But it's just not enough, especially if seated facing the blindingly white shiny "airport." Music ricochets off those walls making it hard to hear and the security guards just ... watch. We went for dinner because Craig LaBan called this is a hidden gem, and we don't work downtown. The food was good but not worth the hassle of parking downtown, and definitely undermined by the setting. My take is that this place should be revised to serve as Vetri's airport concept. It's perfect for that setting. And if it's working in Comcast, stay there too and just do lunch. OR-- engage a designer to use curtains or something else to separate the restaurant and make it feel cozy and add proper signage to help people get there. Fiorella is about 100 times better than Salvy, I'd go almost any distance to be there, and I hope it expands so it's easier to get into. Love Vetri's food- this place just needs work. read more

I stopped in for lunch. My awesome server told me about their special, the Salzone." This thing is incredible...and he brought me a side of awesome marinara with it. Great food. Great service! read more

Pizzeria Salvy - This is the "Salzone." Delicious!!! - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I say this with the upmost sadness, but what a wild disappointment pizzeria Salvy was. Will start with the slice of pizza (lunch special) that was at least one day old and reheated for much longer than it should've been. Hard to believe they would serve somebody that thing. The meatballs were average as can be and this cheesesteak "salzone" that they're known for was a let down. The steak wasn't very good, and there wasn't that much in there anyway. Most of it was dough with little cheese and steak. The Riccardo also tasted weird on the tomato pie app. read more

Pizzeria Salvy - One to two day old reheated slice. Hard as a rock and zero flavor - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great place for lunch, many of the local folks talk highly of this place. Really enjoyed the pizza! read more

Pizzeria Salvy - two people preparing food - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My friend and I came here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and had a great time! We got there right when it opened and were seated at the counter - it was fun to see the pizzas being made and cooked right in front of us. My friend ordered the special pizza which had zucchini and straciatella. I ordered the Ode to Sweet Onion Crepe (onion, gruyere, truffle, and parmigiano fonduta). We swapped slices and both pizzas were amazing! They were a nice portion size too so we were both able to take home leftovers. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other pies! read more

Came to check out their pizza, but the meatballs were the star for me!! Juicy tender meatballs in a yummy tomato sauce with fat dollops of whipped ricotta and basil...i just wish i had more bread!! We also got the South Philly margherita pizza that had a very tasty thin crust. Our server was also super nice! read more

Pizzeria Salvy - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Tried pizzeria salvy for lunch - I didn't have time to sit and enjoy the ambiance (downstairs in Comcast's newer building) but I called ahead to order for pickup. At lunch they do slices which is nice since I didn't quite need a whole pizza. I got one slice of the margherita - it was a good size slice, maybe a little salty but a nice and tasty pizza treat. read more

Pizzeria Salvy - Slice of margherita - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I may get some flack for this review and it has nothing to do with the food which was phenomenal as it always is at anywhere Marc Vetri is involved. It was the ambiance for me, it was just an offputting experience on that end. The staff in this building were rude and not helpful in finding the location of the restaurant and it felt entirely like a lobby from where we were sitting. I know the primary audience is during the day business from the building itself and surrounding office buildings and in that respect I think this place will do awesome. I had high expectations and I think that the location was just not for me. 5/5 stars for all the food I ate and the individuals I interacted with from the Salvy Team. read more

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Our first time eating at Pizzeria Salvy. It was very clean, relaxing, nice decor, and the staff very helpful and friendly. Our waiter, Tyler, went above and beyond taking care of us. Specifically, due to my severe black pepper allergy, I was having difficulty selecting an item from the menu. Tyler created a specific white multi-cheese pizza for me without sauce since pepper is in the red sauce. It was delicious! I highly recommend this particular pizza be added to the menu. And this particular pie should be named after its creator, Tyler! The cheeses were provolone, mozzarella and parmasean. My nephew had a delicious cheese steak and my sister had delicious slice of regular pie. Five stars all 'round! Thank you, Tyler! read more

What a great, great dining experience. Salvy is now part of our traditional family holiday visit to Philadelphia. The outstanding staff secured us counter top seats to watch our chefs hard at work erecting home made pizza's. Atmosphere was physically warm at the counter with the custom pizza oven roaring away. Outstanding waiter allowed us to customize everything from our food and my Grandsons drinks. I must also admit that the local IPA and house wines provided us a refreshing break from the walking and sightseeing. Pizza itself was delicious. I loved the crunchy thin crust and variety of topping choices. My grandsons even ate the end crust which they normally discard on other pizza's. Finally the pizza itself is not overly heavy/filling. We ordered 2 pizza for 2 adults and 2 children and there were no leftovers. read more

Came here on opening night with friends and was not disappointed! We started our meal with Sal's meatballs and the asparagus in a saffron garlic aioli. Both were delightful. Next we ordered two pizzas to share amongst the 4 of us, the sausage and pepper and the ode to sweet onion. It didn't take us long to realize we had made a huge mistake. How could we have ordered only TWO of these perfectly crispy, flavorful and unique pizzas?! But don't worry, we fixed that real quick! Once we took our first bite we immediately knew we needed more. How much was the pizza? We didn't care! We just knew we had other flavors to explore! So for our next two weeks chose the Clam Pie (which I was a little hesitant about because I'm not a huge clam fan) and the Kennet Square Maitake. Welp, I can tell you I'm now a fan of clams now after that clam pie for sure. It really goes to show when something is made right, it can taste soo good! Of course we were lured in by the desserts at the end of meal. My boyfriend and I opted for the butterscotch budino and strawberry almond gelati. Both were very very good! Our friends also got the almond Gelati and a generous slice of the rainbow cookie cake. A great end to a great meal. Definitely a place to check out if you are a pizza lover. The atmosphere was laid back and the service was top notch which complimented the meal perfectly. Can't wait to return! Hoping to try the rest of the menu and see if what flavors the future holds. read more

The pizza is good - tastes similar to Pizzeria Vetri. Burrata salad and Sal's meatballs were solid as well. I am praying that one of Vetri's restaurants brings back the cacio pepe pizza from Fitler Club. One of my favorites of all time. read more

Just got takeout lunch slices and was pretty underwhelmed. I'd like to first say the slices had great flavor and I like how they're going for a thinner slice but the cooking of the pizza is very off. I understand they just opened so maybe they need time getting used to the pizza oven. But the cheese part of the pizza was burnt so much so that it was like biting into a cracker, falling a part easily. One of my slices was broken completely in half. Surprised no one saw this and replaced the slice. Then the crust was undercooked so it was a weird transition between a crunchy cheeses area and a super super soft crust. Once again, I understand they just opened and will plan to return post their growing pains. read more

If you like your pizza paper thin and burnt to a crisp, this is the place for you. Personally, my preference is a doughy crust, dripping with melted cheese. You're not going to find that here. Nice ambiance, though. Friendly staff. read more

Pizzeria Salvy - Margherita pizza slice - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Incredible experience! The food was amazingly delicious and the staff were over-the-top kind and professional. The music and decor were also lovely. We got the South Philly Margherita and the Clam Pie (both perfect). The meatballs (perfect), and the special was a charcuterie board with fresh peaches - the best charcuterie board we've ever had! The cocktails are also not to be missed - we got the Calabrian Margarita & Tommaso Collino. We cannot recommend this place enough and we will definitely be back! read more

Simple and delicious!!! I had a very pizza centric couple of days this past week(not complaining about that) and Salvy was the best of the bunch. Between this and the other new fancy pizza joint (Mulherins , which I had a bad time at) , I'll do Salvy always. One star off because the dining room is not at all comfortable. BTW don't skip the meatballs here. They are just excellent and I'd get them regularly. The sauce is hearty, not sweet, and the texture is crumbly. Hard to explain except just go and buy them!!! The manager was also very nice and helpful. read more

Everything is absolutely delicious and the service is top notch as well. I would eat here every week if I could!

The meatballs and the asparagus were indescribably delicious. The Americano was one of the best I've ever had. The service was exceptional. A visit here will make your day. read more

Excellent Pizza and friendly service. Put this in the gourmet pizza category. The crust and topping style is a bit like Nomad Pizza (Hopewell, NJ, Princeton, NJ) - which is a good attribute. read more

Such a fun night with great food, our server, Adam was wonderful with excellent recommendations for cocktails, wine and food! Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the meatballs and the clam pie! The General Manager was very friendly and accommodating, as well! read more

Amazing new Vetri spot! So glad we tried it with friends. Their pizzas, especially their sausage and zucchini ones, were some of the best we've had in Philly and the service was incredible. It's a little hard to find at first but you'll be happy you found it! read more