I highly recommend Salute' to anyone looking for a place to celebrate or a pre-theater lunch or dinner. We had my daughter's graduation lunch and they could not have been more accommodating.The food was excellent and they let me bring a special cake with no cutting or serving fee! I had to change the number of people, again no problem. I love this restaurant and will go back again soon!!! Thank you to the friendly servers and manager who made this a perfect place to celebrate or my girl!!! read more

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Never thought about using yelp until this place. the service was so good and the food came quickly and was still so amazing despite the speed! the staff at Salute never neglected us and made sure we always felt welcomed. I got the chicken parm and my girlfriend got the Chicken Gnocchi which were both amazing dishes. Overall, 10/10 will 100% be revisiting!! read more

Salute - Chicken Parm! (after I already took a bite tho lol) - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

The service was really good. Very attentive and nice people. They validate for the parking garage closet to them. The one up the street did not accept the validation. It ended up being $6 to park. My steak was a little overcooked while my friends was cooked very well on the outside and didn't look cooked on the inside, but not bloody just a brown uncooked look. I should have got a picture to explain better. The mach and cheese was a little overdone as well. The fries and mashed potatoes were good. The garlic cheese bread sonso delicious it had the perfect amount of garlic and was the perfect texture both crispy and soft. It had a cute outdoor area and a nice inside area. Again they staff was really nice and attentive. I would go back for the service alone, maybe try something else next time. read more

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Yay! Finally made it here for happy hour (or as they call it, Happy Couple Of Hours). When we walked in we were told happy hour was at the bar only. Problem was, the bar was completely packed - a good "problem" for Salute! After a moment's debate, we were seated at a high top with instructions to the staff to "Take care of these guys." And that's just what they did, combining excellent service and delicious food. We sampled almost all of the offerings, including the tuna maki roll, cheesy garlic bread, and fried calamari. So great to see this place get so busy on a Tuesday night. They must be doing something right. We'll be back! read more

Salute - Chicken flatbread and drinks - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

same as it ever was Awesome very busy but Jimmy delivered great dining experience again read more

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I ended up at this restaurant due to a meeting. I had in the area. There weren't too many choices except for this one and a couple others, and I decided to go Italian. Due to the recommendations of the hotel. And boy was I not disappointed. I sat down at the bar and it was already hustling and bustling. I decided to start out with something different and got a pair martini. It was delicious. Then I smelled it that beautiful garlic cheese bread and I had to order it. Man was that delicious. I think I ate the entire basket before they came back for my entrée. I decided to order the chicken piccata which they made special for me as they don't have it on the menu. As you can see the portions were quite large and it looked amazing. As I dove into it, I found myself shell filling the food in my mouth because it was so good. this place is awesome, the bartender was really nice and having fun conversations with the folks sitting around me made the evening delightful. You definitely will have fun here! read more

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Food (4/5): Portions were quite big, which is great. We particularly enjoyed the apps we ordered which were the calamari and the cheese bread. We also ordered the Giobatto and chicken gnocchi. The chicken gnocchi was a bit bland but the Giobatto is quite good. We had plenty to pack for the pastas since there was a big portion. Not as spicy as expected but still solid. We got the creme brulee for dessert. It was delicious and we finished it quickly. Service (5/5): Efficient service with the server quickly taking our order and helping quickly when requested. The server did a great job of checking up on us, refilling water, and taking our order. The food came reasonably fast and at a good pace. We also nicely got complimentary cookies at the end of the meal. Ambiance (4/5): Spacious restaurant with nice bar seating at the entrance and plenty of seating inside. Decorations were a bit sparse but it gave a nice clean look. read more

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I went to Salute in Hartford with a group of colleagues when I was in town for meetings. Salute has very large portions. I had the Chicken Gnocchi in a pesto sauce. It could have used cracked pepper and fresh parmesan cheese. The restaurant was so busy that the server completely overlooked me when it came time to parmesan cheese. There was very little chicken in the Chicken Gnocchi and a ton of pasta. We went to Salute on a Wednesday evening and I have to say that the noise level inside was insane. It was by far the very loudest restaurant that I have ever been to. My ears hurt by the time we were done and I was not the only person from our party who felt that way. You could only hear the people on either side from you and across from you. While the food was good, the noise level inside detracts from the overall experience. read more

We decided to come here on a Friday night but a reservation was necessary so we ended up waiting an hour. They gave the table nice bread but was not a fan of their butter. I got the rigatoni with vodka sauce and it was solid. The pasta on other dishes was solid as well. I was not a fan of their base pinot noir wine. They had a holiday egg nog creme brule and that was great I also got to try the tiramisu which was not bad. They also sent us on our way with cheese bread to bake at home and biscotti. This place is not badly priced for a restaurant in Hartford so if you want Italian and can get a reservation this is the place to go. read more

Great service, delicious martini's and food. Reasonable prices a bonus!! Several party's occuring in dinning area so we ate in bar which was very cozy. Definitely recommend and will be back... read more

amazing lemon meringue pie - liked that they gave small and large sizes - this was a sample for me before trying to bake one myself - if mines 1/10 as good as this one I'll be thrilled read more

(Inconceivable that I've never reviewed Salute!) I dine here more than any other place in Hartford. FOR DECADES. If I go to the Theaterworks or the Bushnell, more than likely, dinner is at Salute. The service is amazing. The lighting and decor are comfortable. Favorites on the menu are the rose pasta (incredible for lunch the next day, too!) and the cheesy garlic bread. They send you home with biscotti. read more

The food was incredible per the usual. The service was top notch, again per the usual. The ambiance was relaxed and comfortable but still very upscale and fun. This place is always consistently perfect. We always love our food, no matter what we order. Highly recommend the vodka pasta and 10/10 suggest getting any steak with the Gorgonzola sauce. We always enjoy our experience here. Don't forget to grab some famous garlic bread to go! read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would, Pablo the bartender was absolutely wonderful!!!! He was so attentive, kind, and accommodating. I am in town visiting and I would definitely come back here, the next time I'm in town. The food was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced, on top of the exceptional service I received. If you are visiting in Hartford, you need to check this place out!!! read more

The Food and Desserts are consistently Outstanding ! The Portions are very big as well. I would Highly Recommend Salute and definitely get the Cheesey Bread it's the Best Thing Ever ! We had Laurie as a Waitress and she was Great and very Pleasant to talk to ! read more

Parking: lot behind building if you cannot find street parking Decor: very nice, stylish but not tacky. A little turn off was the amount of flies, lots of fruit flies in the bar area and then when we were seated, bigger flies on a huge mirror in dining room. Not what you would expect in December. Staff: nice but a little off. Bartender complained people where coming in when they opened and he wasn't set up. Waiter was giving out wrong information that affected ordering. Food: appetizers were fair at best, the sweet potato ravioli was steamed and in a cream sauce that covered the entire plate. Bread basket was served with condiments in a plastic container like you would get an order to go in. Main courses were HUGE, plating was nice but the portions and presentation for a quality restaurant should have been a third the size. Price: not bad considering we had a couple glasses of Justin Cab. Overall: I am glad I tried it but not sure if I'd go back. read more

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I really think we just ordered the wrong thing here. Ambiance was great, our waiter was also fantastic. This is such a cute restaurant in a great location. I will also add that the espresso martini I had was fantastic! While I really liked our ravioli, the spasta pesto was strange and just not what I expected. It's beautiful to look at but the noodles are bunched up and it's overwhelmed by vegetables and sauce. I'll definitely have a follow up review because the other ravioli I had was great and I would love to try another pasta read more

Salute - Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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The food at Salute is phenomenal. The entrees were so delicious that even when I felt full, I was ready eat more. If atmosphere is important, then this is your place. There is a reason that this is the number one rated Italian restaurant in Hartford. The service is very attentive and knowledgeable about the fantastic menu. The bar service was quick and the drinks were well prepared. Whether it is a romantic dinner for two or a group of friends, Salute makes your dinner feel like a party. read more

Parking is terrible, as you would expect for Hartford, but the food is good and prices reasonable. Had Salmon from there the other day and was quite impressed with both the cut and how it was cooked. So many places overcook this fish, or overpower it with spices. $28. Included potato lasagna (creative) and spinach. Salute does an admiral job. Salute to Salute read more

While visiting Hartford on a work trip I was eager to dine outside of the hotel for a change. A colleague recommended Salute and specifically the pasta ala vodka. I was seated right away on a surprisingly busy Tuesday evening. The host and waiter were very attentive and welcoming. The manager was okay but not super friendly either. I'd describe the ambiance as classic Italian but I only saw the front room. It's a neighborhood type place. Not trendy but classic. The ceasar salad and pasta Ala vodka and my glass of Cabernet were delicious. The pasta has broccoli and sun dried tomatoes which was a great addition. I'd come back again. read more

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Italian spot with a solid menu of both food and drinks, massive portions, and both table and bar seating My GF and I came for dinner and we got the garlic bread and penne a la vodka. Both were solid. Our waiter also gave us some biscotti to take home, which was also solid The host was a little off-putting and rude however read more

Salute - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

We stopped here during a dinner break on our girl's weekend road trip. We were so thankful that the staff was happy to quickly find seating for all 5 of us on a busy Thursday night. We sat in the back room so we had lots of privacy and could chat and laugh as loud as we wanted. The wine was excellent and all of our food came to the table quickly. We highly recommend this delicious spot! My friend and I shared meals and here's what we ordered: apps: tuna with fried nori and Greek salad. Entree: salmon with cream sauce and potato lasagna, and the rigatoni pasta with shrimp in a vodka sauce. It was all damn good and take out boxes were needed!! So much food!! read more

this is my favorite restaurant ever. i've been going with my family for years and it never disappoints. I LOVE SALUTE

The service was amazing from the greeting to end of the meal. The food was just good - I wish it was better. The shrimp fra diavlo was a little too seasoned/spicy - I wish they let the seafood shine more and ditched the sausage. The Rose Pasta was a bit bland. The cheesy garlic bread was good, it is garlic - but nothing special. I would try it again because I can tell everyone who works there really cares. Food 3 Stars Service 5 stars read more

Class act! We stopped for a late lunch after a Mark Twain Tour nearby. The owner is a very friendly, thoughtful, and generous man. It was an honor to encounter him on a day we were celebrating our 33rd anniversary. The owner brought us a complimentary dessert and sent us on our way with biscotti. The food was delicious. Very good service as well. He made our day! read more

We were greeted with a warm welcome. The person who seated us considered where we wanted to sit. I love that! The server was so friendly, she even bought out a bag of ice from the kitchen for my coworker who had sprained her ankle. If that isn't service, I don't know what is. I appreciate restaurants with gluten free pasta option. A girl with allergies still deserves to eat good! I posted the cheesy bread my coworkers ate, but it was not gluten free fyi. While the interior was humble, I enjoyed seeing live plants in the window. It's also on a corner, so a good people watching spot. The pasta dish was good. read more

Salute - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Charging $5 service fee on a gift card is just anti-consumer - this is just insane, the whole point of gift cards is that you encourage people to buy them as they lock the user into spending the money at your location. Whoever decided this within your management needs to go get some training, as this is insane and drives people away from purchasing giftcards for your establishment. read more

Salute - If you are charging fees on top of the gift card value, you really shouldn't even be offering them. - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I went to Salute for the first time this weekend, and it was nothing short of amazing! Here's the scoop on this cozy Italian restaurant on Trumbull St. in Hartford... I would definitely recommend making a reservation, especially for a weekend night. There's metered on-street parking in front of the restaurant, but this is limited. I parked in the 9 Lewis St. Garage, which is just around the corner from the restaurant. The host gave me a barcode to scan at the garage, which gave me 50% off of the parking fee. For an appetizer, I ordered the "famous" Garlic Cheese Bread, which was absolutely delicious! Hot, crispy, and cheesy! I went with the Pasta Ala Vodka with Shrimp for my main meal, which was excellent. You can also add chicken to this dish rather than shrimp if you want. For dessert, I chose the Chocolate Lava Cake, which came with vanilla ice cream and candied walnuts on top. It was so good! The server was friendly and the food came out quickly considering how busy it was. I loved the cozy feel of restaurant. I thought the prices were very reasonable. Overall I would highly recommend for your next night out in Hartford! read more

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My wife and I had tickets to the theater in Hartford, and decided to go to Salute for dinner- for the first time in a long time. It was busy and lively on this Saturday night. I love their menu, plenty to choose from - from pasta, fish, meat and, vegetarian. We ordered Swordfish (a special I think) and and the Spasta Pesto, a saute of julienned vegetables in a nest of spaghetti squash with pesto and our homemade fresh tomato sauce. Both were outstanding. Considering how busy they were the service was good and our waiter was particularly friendly. Can't wait to return! read more

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Each dish is thoughtfully prepared and nicely served. Staff are kind and respectful when taking orders. The restaurant feels spacious and bright. It is a quiet place to enjoy lunch or dinner. The background music fits the mood. The entire space feels well taken care of. read more

Stopped by in a busy night. I was seated quickly and the food came out in less than 20 minutes which was a total surprise. The sauce was just spicy enough and the shrimp were prepared to perfection. And the garlic/cheese bread might have been sent from heaven to my table. Great work folks. read more

Bar none the most attentive and accommodating staff ever, and my crew has been to many amazing restaurants. Hartford?!?! Yes. They value their customers and make all feel at home. Place was packed, all organized, no chaos, just a solid experience. Get the pesto chicken gnocchi. Friggin' delish. Ty to the team for making a wonderful experience. read more

Jimmy Cosgrove and his Staff did not miss a beat on a packed New Year's Eve Night at the Downtown Hartford Location. Food, Service was excellent. Every staff member had a smile on their face and could not have been more accommodating. A special kudo to Lisa the hostess. No easy job, when people are coming in non-stop (not sure if all had reservations). She was so pleasant and professional. The Food was delicious, and they had some great specials for the Holiday. You cannot go to Salute without ordering their famous garlic and cheese bread. My grandson and I quote thought it was "heavenly" The Peppercorn Shrimp Special was amazing, and my daughter had her all-time favorite the Sweet Potatoe Ravioli. Thank you to Jimmy and Staff for a wonderful New Year's Eve Dinner and experience. We will see more of you in 2025! read more

For my dad's birthday we went to Salute for an early dinner. I've heard about Salute for years, but never went before. We were quickly seated, and were given lunch menus, since it was still lunch time. There was a private party going on, but the service was still quick and friendly. I got the Peachy Keen cocktail. This was so delicious! it's champagne, Tito's vodka, peach liquor and orange juice! This was of the tastiest cocktails I've had in a while. We got garlic cheese bread to share and a Greek Salad. This was all gone in seconds. The garlic bread was warm, fresh and cheesy. The Greek Salad was fresh and tasty, I liked it better, than how it's made at some Greek restaurants. For my meal, I went with fish tacos. Mine came with fries. I honestly wasn't impressed with the tacos. The fish was fried, and a bit flat tasting. I had them anyway. The Mac & Cheese was really tasty, it was very creamy and had caramelized onion and pieces of smoked bacon. The cheeseburger was large, made medium well and was very tasty. Since we were celebrating a birthday they brought out the most delicious piece of tiramisu. It had a candle and Happy Birthday across the plate! This was one of the best tiramisus I've ever had, it was just perfection! The waitress and the manager were so friendly, and sweet they gave us extra garlic bread to take home, no one even asked for it. They also gave us biscotti. The service at Salute was outstanding, they totally deserve five stars, I was going to go with four due to the underwhelming tacos, but everything else was incredible, especially the management. read more

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Salute has a great selection of bar bites doe Happy Hour on the slower nights which are Tuesday and Wednesdays 3-6 and the bartender and son are a great asset to the restaurant. The bar service is always top and a great atmosphere to hang out at. read more

Salute - Salutini which was delicious - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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I came in here on a Friday evening and was lucky enough to snag the last seat at the bar. After seeing all the reviews on the cheesy garlic bread, I had to order it. Since that was pretty filling, I ended up just getting a side of meatballs. The meatballs were pretty basic. For dessert I ordered the chocolate lava cake which was delicious! The bartender was very friendly and did a great job managing a busy bar. read more

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Easily a 5 star restaurant! My husband made reservations for my birthday and we were blown away. To my surprise the entire staff greeted us and wished me a happy birthday! I was shocked they even knew it was my birthday but my husband said they took the time on the phone to ask if this was a special occasion. The entire staff was so friendly! Our waiter was great too. We ordered their cheesy garlic bread as an app with two Italian reds to start. Hands down recommend getting this app- sounds like a basic thing to get but you will be surprised how amazing their garlic bread is! Trust me! We ordered two entrees- the shrimp fra Diavlo and their Rosa tortellini dish. Both were absolutely fantastic! My husband and I legit went back and forth eating both entrees! I honestly couldn't say which was better- both were excellent! I love spicy food and their Diavlo certainly packed a little punch- it was out of this world! The Rosa tortellini had so much flavor in a simple pasta dish- it was so delicious. To end the night we ordered tiramisu to share for dessert. I was shocked that it came out with a candle and happy birthday written on the plate. It was so sweet (no pun intended!). Our waiter also gave us some biscottis to go! So good! I felt very welcomed at this restaurant and not rushed, wait staff was super friendly and the added touch of my birthday dessert and birthday wishes made my dinner so special! Thank you Salute! We will be back! read more

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My girlfriend and I dined here for the first time on Saturday evening prior to going to the symphony. I am an avid cook and we dine out fairly frequently while enjoying a wide variety of cultural cuisines. Our experience was truly a memorable one as, from start to finish, our service, main courses, drinks and desserts were all stellar! We started with a watermelon and feta cheese salad. Incredibly fresh greens and sweet watermelon. For our main course we had the homemade gnocchi in a pesto sauce and the hanger steak. Both were outstanding dishes. We followed that up with warm chocolate cake and an incredibly light limoncello cake. Drinks were a house special of the evening and the best old fashioned I have had. The host provided some friendly advice for parking, saving us from being stuck in traffic. Our waiter, Chip, guided us through a nice bourbon selection for my old fashioned and gave us some tips on navigating a best route to and from the symphony. I have to say that the staff at Salute truly went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful and safe experience not only in their establishment but during our time out in the city. I cannot wait to go back to Hartford to enjoy another meal with them. read more

Had ordered takeout through my work for months for our guests and had never actually eaten there until recently. Finally took my girlfriend there for dinner and it was absolutely incredible. We didn't have a reservation but Jimmy (the owner) quickly found us a cozy table near the bar. We split a bottle of wine, and ordered the Caesar salad, cheesy garlic bread, and pasta a la vodka. All the food was delicious, and with the huge portions I had leftovers for lunch the next day. Our server Brandon was polite and took great care of us. 10/10 would recommend if you're in the Hartford area. read more

Heading to beautiful Sedona, and popped in before heading to the airport. Bless the man that runs this tip top gem on the edge of Bushnell park. A tuna sushi style app met a delightful cocktail named X-Rated with a fresh orange twist that hit my nose before I tasted it. The Rose Pasta w/sausage, spinach 4 cheese tortellini and Shrimp Picatta was over the top. Lemony, garlic, white wine and capers won my heart. Consistency and professionalism make this my choice when in town. Why tempt perfection?! read more

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