My family really enjoyed our experience and meals here. The restaurant was pretty busy but we were seated quickly, waiter was attentive, and the food was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meals and we had a variety of dishes - Eggplant parmesan, penne alfredo, salmon, pizza, and gnocchi I would definitely return again when visiting Williamsburg! read more

I ordered pickup to take to my family while visiting my mom in the hospital from out of town. The good: Our order for 4 was correct The special accomodations for my mom of everything being on the side in her salad was done correctly. Good portions and value for what I spent The Meh: Garlic knots leave a lot to be desired. It was basically doughy bread with a splash of garlic powder When I picked up from the counter, it seemed like I was annoying the staff by checking that everything was correct in the bags. Nothing was bad and I would order from here again. The restaurant itself is an older building, but looked clean and well kept. read more

I wish I had the experience that other people had with good ratings. My experience was not that great. Though our server was nice, he was inattentive. Our waters were empty for a while with no sign of our server. We finally had to ask another one. It was difficult understanding our server with his softer voice and heavy accent. After bringing our food, he never came back to check on us. It wasn't until after being done for about ten minutes, we had to flag him to get the check. The food? Ehhh. I got the antipasto salad. Though it presented well, it was overly salty. All the marinated vegetables were way too salty. I've had this elsewhere and never this bad. My husband got the Vic's sampler. It all tasted the same and bland. Maybe this is the best Italian food in this area, however mediocre at best. I left feeling very bloated and disappointed. read more

This place was recommended to us by a few locals and also was one of the few places in Williamsburg that was actually open on a Monday. It was on the pricier side for a Pizza shop, but it did have a little bit of a restaurant vibe. Our waiter was a bit gruff and impatient but sufficient enough. Our meals were good, although his sampler platter lacked and presentation. Up charge of $2.99 for Caesar salad as opposed to a House salad a little high in my opinion, especially when the salad came untossed and the dressing on the side. Caesar salad in my opinion should always be tossed with dressing, before serving especially when served on a plate. Even more so when you're up charging three dollars for the same said salad. My seafood pasta was good but not a thick creamy sauce as described more watered down and his sampler platter was doused with way too much sauce. Flavors were good and nice large portions. With a little more care and attention from staff it easily could have been a 5 star meal. read more

Sal's by Victor - Italian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Sorry fellow Yelpers! I totally disagree with your rating. Service was below average. The vegetables on the anti-pasta salad or salty as the ocean. The sampler platter had a single flavor, which was that of the sauce. It was very hard to differentiate the different types/flavors of items on the plate. Needless to say, I was disappointed. read more

First time I visited this place was exactly 10 years ago and it was good. I went back a long time later, and it was absolutely terrible. First of all, the service was laughable as the waitress was obviously faking an accent. That was lame as hell. Secondly, the soup didn't even have actual rice in it. It was either soy product, or plastic. Resulted in a severe allergic reaction in someone that was in my party. The rest of the food was abysmal at best. Only things real about this place were the ridiculous prices and the awful side-effects. In one word: OVERRATED. read more

Sal's by Victor - Watery. - Italian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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Went to Sal's by Victor two times while in Williamsburg. Both times I forgot the picture of my food. I'm attaching a photo from Google of the entree when my wife and I split a meal. Trust me you know The pizza is from a couple of nights ago when WEC first got into town. Today (NYE) the service was 2nd to none. The waitress had a great personality and very charming. Sal's by Victor is a genuine Italian place to get food. They have been around for several generations. read more

Sal's by Victor - Victor's Sampler Lasagna, Manicotti, ravioli, & veal parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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So we came to Williamsburg to bring in the new year at Marriott Ford's Colony. For our meal for the first night we chose Sals by Victor this was a delivery by DoorDash. Our meals my sister got the sampler, my chicken Alfredo and myself The lobster ravioli. We thought everything was good the lobster ravioli was decadent although I felt that it would have been better for the lobster meat itself to be on pasta with a cream sauce of sorts. My mom's fettuccine noodles were thick but had good flavor wasn't her favorite. My sister enjoyed her sampler and soup but said it needed salt all in all not bad for a first meal. read more

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Our lunch started out nice. We ordered a bottle of Moscato and cheese bread with marinara. Both were very delicious! Unfortunately, this was the highlight of the lunch. I ordered the Penne alla Vodka with chicken. It was beautifully presented. I just wished it tasted as good as it looks. There was absolutely no taste! I only knew I was eating because I felt food in my mouth. I sent the penne back and ordered a calzone. There was no improvement. Perhaps, the kitchen was having a bad day. If you go, just have wine and cheese bread. read more

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Enjoy our dinner here today. It's a big restaurant, but because of the spatial division it doesn't feel that big. Our room was beautifully decorated with pictures of Italy. We were enjoying our dinner, we had the Pizza Margarita and Vegetariano (the dough was fantastic), the Mussels and the half Italien Sandwich, Onion-rings, Garlic knots and a Salat. With drinks we paid $98 w/o tip. The food was really good and the red house wine was so good that we even bought a bottle to take it home. Why only 4 stars? The food unfortunately was not served together, the two pizzas came much later. If that would not have been, 5 stars would have been well deserved. read more

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Sal's pizza is solid, as is their cheesesteak when made right, but their pasta dishes are just not good. Their "sauce" they say is simmered for hours tastes like metal. Any red sauce from here tastes like metal. The Alfredo sauce is more like a cream sauce without salt, and if there's Parmesan cheese or garlic in it, it's not noticeable. It's such a shame. read more

From starving to stuffed! This place is the real deal! Best eggplant Parmesan I've had in years! Also the pasta was really good! But the best thing on the menu is the homemade tiramisu! It was sooo incredibly good we had to bring two home to eat the following day! Really good place! There's a good reason it's packed but it's such a big place the lines move fast! read more

Sal's by Victor - What a treat! From starving to stuffed - Italian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

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The place to enjoy a great meal and feel you are in a great mom and pops in a small town in Italy where everyone gathers to delight the food and drinks outdoors... sals has that same vibe. The service is amazing, the food is fantastic . I asked for a sangria was craving a good pasta dish with shrimp or crab and salad. read more

Delicious food the bread was the perfect crunch out soft inside, the oil and red vinegar mixture I ended up eating two baskets it's that fresh. I got the 4 cheese tortellini and my date got chicken Marsala and a sangria, my food was rich in cheese sauce the tortellini was hot and the perfect texture, I used the bread to sop up the last of the sauce. My dates were just as delicious, the server was very attentive despite the place filling up at the dinner time rush. The environment is part bakery in the front looking then beautiful art on the walls as you walk to seating was definitely worth the stop. read more

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Not the type of restaurant you would find in a strip mall...We were staying about a mile away and were looking for places to eat. I came upon Sals menu and reviews. Decided to stop. The restaurant is deceivingly large. We arrived around 4:00 on a Saturday and were promptly seated. It was my youngest son, wife, and I. My youngest had chicken Alfredo, my wife had cavatoni alla capri, and I had the chicken francese. Each meal came with either soup or salad. We ordered a small batch of garlic bread to go with our meal. Portions were the perfect size. Not too much to be uncomfortable but you wouldn't be hungry in an hour. The chicken in my soup was plentiful. My dinner was outstanding. The service was impeccable. I only wish I had room to eat dessert. I can't recommend Sals enough. Next time I'm in Williamsburg and craving Italian food, I will certainly stop by. You don't want to miss out eating here. read more

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5 Starts do not come close to how amazing this place is. The severs are so personable, helpful on the wine,food and desserts. This was so good we visited twice in 4 days. Pizza ia about as close to NY style you will find in the area. The chicken parm was the best I have ever had. The amount of food for the price is unbelievable. The location may be a surprise it is located in a strip mall. Go treat yourself to some of the best Italian food any where. read more

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How the mighty have fallen. When we were investigating places to eat in the beginning of the year, this had been a favorite. I know that things have gotten expensive but sheesh, the prices here have gotten exponentially higher...but sadly the food quality isn't worth the price. We had planned on going to another place for dinner but it was closed. We were close enough to Sal's and thoughty why not, it's usually good food. Sigh. When we got there, they first took us all the way you the back of the restaurant usually for banquets and large tables. It was just the 3 of us. We wondered who we offended. It was very very warm in this room so we asked to move. We were seated right at the kitchen. Okaaaaay. We kept our order simple. I just got spaghetti with marinara, my niece got the special cacio de pepe, my mom got the flounder francaise. The cacio was ravioli in a heavy alfredo-esque sauce.... absolutely NO pepe. She had to pepper it heavily. The flounder came DROWNED in butter. It was supposed to be a light white wine & butter sauce. Nope. While my pasta was pretty basic, the sauce left much to be desired as it was far too sweet. Such a shame! This had been our go to Italian place. Even the wine changed. The house montepuliciano was just awful when before I wondered how they turned a profit with a $5 pour. Now it's double that price and a whole different quality. I feel so sad as it had been some of the best Italian in the area. Save the $$. Seek Italian elsewhere until they get their kitchen back in order. read more

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We went for Linner (lunch/dinner) around 3pm on a rainy afternoon. The service was fantastic! The place was cute with little Italian touches. Try the homemade red wine vinegar/olive oil dressing on the table with the soft bread they serve. Amazing! Our meal were delicious. The garlic knots were OK, but everything else was perfection. We had a lunch special. We would go back again and again if we lived here. read more

My wife and I are from out of town, and choose this place from a search for Italian. She ordered her usual lasagna and I ordered my usual spaghetti and meatballs. Our thoughts are if you can't do the basics right, you can't do anything else. She thought her lasagna was pretty good, kind of tomato-y and a little salty. My spaghetti was not bad, but okay. I would order something different next time. The side salad are a good size and a basket of bread is complimentary. With this being a grabby tourist area, sweet tea would be nice to offer as a drink. I don't like when waitresses take your glass for refills, always should bring a new glass of your drink or refill at the table. The waitress was friendly. read more

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What happened to the food here...spaghetti at an Italian restaurant should be superior ....tasted like canned spaghetti. Pizza was ok ...will not return. They use to have a good roast beef sub but not on menu anymore. read more

Meh. This place is big and crowded so you might assume that the food and service were outstanding. Not the case. This can only be described as American Italian New Jersey style. Sure the dishes have familiar Sicilian names, but thats where it ends. Service is also less than impressive. Our waiter was doing us a favor to serve us and we felt rushed and an inconvenience go his day. Plenty if parking if you are interested in mediocre Italian American grub. We'll save our restaurant budget for better places. read more

I've been to Sals a couple of times... The pizza is notable but I love the lausagne and the fettacini.. The service is always friendly and the cheesecake is wonderful... All in all one of our favs!9 read more

The food came out very fast, which was absolutely amazing. We were served bread and drinks right away. Our waitress was extremely professional and very on top of things. The vibe was a little strange, and the restaurant felt a bit cramped. My sister order eggplant parm, and she really enjoyed it!! I got the salmon, which was cooked perfectly. Everything needed a lot of extra salt and pepper, but was pretty solid. read more

I've been going here since I was in college and always stop by every time I'm in town. My favorite Italian restaurant. Amazing pizza and a ton of pasta options. This go-round I had the fried zucchini app and grilled chicken tortellini with sun dried tomato sauce. Unreal. So good and the portions are huge. Very friendly service too - everyone is super nice. read more

Sal's by Victor - Grilled Chicken Tortellini Dinner - Italian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Outstanding Italian food, moderately priced for the area and very busy. Wife had Fettuccine Alfredo and said it was the best she ever had. I went with tried and true spaghetti and meat balls and it was great. Wine prices were almost store prices and the will recork. Pleasant staff and nice, not tacky decor. If you're in the area this is a great choice. read more

Came for lunch and super fast and fresh! Our server was kind and accommodating despite us being in a bit of a hurry. We had pizza and chicken tenders (from the kids menu). We will definitely return for dinner! read more

We got take out from Sal's by Victor while vacationing in Williamsburg. We were really hungry after spending the day at Busch Gardens. We ordered a pizza, garlic knots, and a full Italian hoagie. Everything was pretty decent, but did not have a ton of flavor or seasonings. You get a 10% discount if you are staying on a Wyndham property. read more

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Visiting for the big America 250 celebration, we arrived at our hotel late. We needed some real food after jumping planes that day. Not too many restaurants open late around 10 pm so pizza was the obvious choice. Front desk clerk did not recommend the pizza place nearby but instead suggested Sal's. When phoning in our order, the female employee was not very friendly. They asked how much we wanted to tip our driver even before delivery. They delivered fairly fast to our room. At first glancen it appeared to have fresh veggies but they were not cooked enough & no visible cheese on top. So we gave it a try. We couldn't even bite the tough overworked crust making to topping fall off. The flavor wasn't there either. Disappointing but we were desperate. Left most of the almost $30 pizza in the fridge. Should've just went to the grocery store for gourmet sandwich fixins! Three stars is generous here folks! read more

Very accommodating for a large group and a great place to stop by for lunch! Their portion sizes are perfect, but wish I had more for leftovers. read more

Great service. Place was hopping even on a Monday night. I had the stuffed rigatoni in a pink sauce that was delicious. My husband ordered a "small" pizza that most places would call a medium or large. Lots of leftovers! read more

Sal's by Victor is a nice and cozy restaurant that is surprisingly spacious than how it appears from the outside. It's a great place to take family, friends, or colleagues for dinner/lunch as they offer a gigantic menu that honestly could cover all the kinds of eaters out there. They have different varieties of pasta dishes for different kinds of proteins including vegetarian options. They also have non-pasta dishes like pizza, strombolis, calzones, subs, burgers, soups and so on. They also have a decent selection for desserts. You get both italian and non-italian options. Whatever you may fancy for the day! Our service in particular was on the slower side, but the food made up for the wait! My pasta was just the right al dente, our appetizer was also very tasty. You get a basket of bread and butter as well to go with your meal. The place also offers other items for sale like tomato sauces, wines and other items that appear to be imported from Italy or with relevance to Italian cuisine. I recommend this place for anyone craving Italian food! read more

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When I first seen the place I was a little skeptical because it was located in a strip mall. I'm not used to seeing a larger restaurant in setting like this. I'm glad I gave it a try, we walk in and the restaurant is very busy, but we were seated immediately. Our server was on top of things from the time we sat down until we left. I got Victor's Sampler and it was delicious! The food was served hot and had a wonderful flavor. I finished the whole plate and probably should've stopped before that point. I was stuffed like a tick! I'll definitely be back! read more

Sal's by Victor - Victors Sampler - Italian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Stopped here for lunch on our way back home and I can't wait to go back it was that delicious. Two of us ordered the Bolognese Pappardelle and the other a foot long meat ball sub. It's the best Pappardelle I have ever eaten and the sauce was perfection with large chunks of the most tender beef. I only wish I had ordered an extra few to take home. Service was excellent as are the prices for the generous servings. Crusty fresh warm bread was served while we were waiting for our entrees. Definitely make a point of eating here if you find yourself in Williamsburg. read more

I enjoyed my dinner, and the service is terrific. I enjoyed my shrimp scampi and would like to try his vodka sauce on my next visit. My wife enjoyed her buffalo wings, and the pizza was good as well. read more

Sal's by Victor - Shrimp Scampi (D) - Italian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Still a solid 4 stars for all the reasons in my previous 2 reviews - so be sure to read them - both reviews even after all these years are still pretty darn accurate, I have to say. Which should tell you that Sal's has consistently good, quality AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD (I've seen the owner and his family with my own eyes lol - they are true Italians!) in a clean, comfortable, nicely decorated interior space. The vibe and ambiance are inviting, homey and casual. It all adds up to a two thumbs-up in a college town that has a decent number of dining options but, honestly, only really a handful of full service restaurants around campus that offer quality food and decent portion sizes at reasonable prices. Sal's has been around a while and is just solid, plain ol', good ol' down home Italian comfort food with decent prices (though prices have definitely gone up here sadly). No shrinkflation here though. They have not skimped on food quality and quantity / portion sizes which I appreciate. This time, I dined solo. It was a Monday night and the place was hoppin' but no wait for a 2-top. I was seated right away. I have to say this is one restaurant that is HUGE with LOADS of seating / tables. They can accommodate a TON of parties. No contest. Even with a MONSTER of a menu, I went right to my favorite - homemade Pappardelle Al Ragu ($20.99) - imo THE BEST PASTA ON THE MENU (under "Pasta Favorites"). Whenever I come here, when I'm in the area every so often, THIS IS MY GO-TO. And it never disappoints. Highly recommend. Most entrees come with bread and a garden salad. Both nothing special. Adequate. (Not a knock. I'll take it, it's free!) TIP: Elevate the bread basket experience a notch by asking for their olive oil (which is not out on the table - you have to ask for it) and grated parm cheese (also have to ask for it) and make yourself a small plate of OO-parm-shake-of-pepper-shake-of-salt dipping sauce. MWAH!!! I ordered a glass of their house red wine with my meal. A generous pour and a perfect meal accompaniment. The generously portioned and sauced Pappardelle Al Ragu came out piping hot. Rich flavors. DEEEELICIOUS. This is a full service place you can visit as a solo diner and not feel uncomfortable eating by yourself, like everyone is staring at you lol. Service is very good. It's obvious the servers have been there for years and are loyal to the business. It may take you a minute to get your server's attention at times but they don't ever rush you to turn tables. Just be patient, hold your horses, relax, take a deep breath; have a sip of wine and enjoy your meal! :) Pay your bill at the front entrance. Party of one, my bill was $32.46 including tax and tip. It was worth the delicious authentic Italian meal. Love Sal's. They truly make you feel like you're part of the fam! read more

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Every time I come to Williamsburg Sals is my favorite Italian restaurant to eat at. The Fra diavolo mussels are delicious, I strongly recommend them you won't regret it. Also their flounder with capers in lemon sauce with spaghetti is also delicious Great taste. And for dessert the Tiramisu is Excellent. Come and try Sals you won't regret it. read more

We came here while on vacation in the area. You walk in to a very busy entry way and you pay at the register and they have a small retail area for wines and packaged foods and the take out counter. It is a fairly large restaurant and pretty busy. Service is quick and attentive. I started with the fried calamari and ordered the chicken Marsala. The calamari was large and very tender and light battered, very good. The Marsala has 3 Large breasts and a plateful of linguini pasta. The dish could have been seasoned more but was ok. I then had a Bomba for dessert and it was very good. A very good meal. read more

Sal's by Victor - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

My neighbors and I have been trying pizza from the restaurants in Williamsburg, so this review and rating focus on pizza only. We recently went to Sal's and ordered three pies: Cheese, Vegetable, and Victor's Combination: The Works. All were a large size. The sauce was somewhat sweet, which we like, and the amount of cheese was good. The toppings were fresh and plentiful. My favorite was the simple cheese pizza. For me, the works just had too much going on: pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. My husband, on the other hand liked all the toppings. The crust tasted good on the ends, but it was too thin to support the pizza and just vanished as we tried to pick it up. Service was friendly and efficient. The dining area is large, and as a group of six we were seated in a back room that seemed designed for large groups. The front room looked more intimate and relaxing. Overall, we liked Sal's just fine. It's convenient to the historic area and William & Mary. It's a good spot for families. read more

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Food is always great. We have been here twice. The pizza reminds us of our pizza home in Jersey. read more

Sal's by Victor - Pepperoni pizza - Italian Near Me - Williamsburg, Virginia

Only good thing to say was for a very busy dinner hour we were seated quickly. Not happy with this place. My wife's salad came in 10 minutes. I had to eventually ask the manager to check on my meal after about half an hour. Someone should have comped us our lousy Chianti. The Victor's Sampler red sauce was pure tomato with no Italian seasoning, the entree was served on two stacked China plates so cutting on the top one made the plates slide around uncontrollably , the veal was leathery. The family with four kids across the aisle was out of control, the little girl at the next table was screaming and biting mom's finger. Management was oblivious. read more