Had a great day night. The food was great! We had the cheesy garlic which was phenomenal. I had the Diablo pasta which was super flavorful and delicious. My significant other had the Spasta which is vegetable based, and we were impressed with the texture and flavor. The service was great and our server and the front desk checked on us. Will definitely bring friends and come back next time. read more

Amazing food and amazing service. Crab cakes were amazing and the family loved the sweet potato ravioli. Lava cake went down quicker than the first beer after a day of yard work. Topped it off with an amazing to go package filled with little goodies!! Thanks for the great night. read more

The service is always great at Salute! The server was very quick with my food and drinks, she would consistently check on me and I love that feeling of being taken care of. The atmosphere in the restaurant is right in between luxury and Casual, perfect place for a business meeting or for a birthday celebration with the girls! Only knocking of the star because I wish my gnocchi was a little more salted but other than that amazing experience!! read more

Salute - Chicken Gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes and pesto - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Service is always great. Food is delicious. Happy hour drinks and food are excellent as well.

So, I don't have a pic because I was that into my food, but I travel a lot, I'm a big foodie, and this place is LEGIT. Scott was my waiter- he was absolutely amazing, and catered to my whimsical "I'll have what you recommend" way of life. In addition, I watched servers, bartenders, and managers consistently check on everyone there. AND, they were all so HAPPY. Cheerful... What a remarkable dinner I had just me, myself, and I. Highly recommend, my friends. So. Damn. Good. #tableforone read more

I am enamored with this establishment. The management and service were only exceeded by the food! Service was impeccable. Friendly and attentive. The food was exceptional. It was fresh, hot, and flavorful. Portions was perfect to share...but I didn't want to share. We has the garlic bread, which is the most amazing garlic bread I ever had. The chicken flatbread had very good flavor. We also had salmon and burgers. The burgers were big, fresh, and perfectly cooked. I love the way the establishment was appointed. Nice layout. Can't recommend Salute enough. read more

This was a dinner with a large business group. Great experience and I would recommend to someone downtown in Hartford. Heard about the garlic bread ahead of time, so that was necessary. We also tried the sushi appetizer and calamari. I can't recommend the sushi roll. Obviously out of their wheelhouse. The calamari was a bit overcooked, so it did not quite have that nice soft buttery consistency you get when it is absolutely on point. The garlic bread is a garlic bomb. Fresh garlic, so not overly stringent like powdered. For the main dish, I ordered a steak. Sure, it is an Italian restaurant and the meals looked awesome, but a filet makes a great meal. I did top it off with potato lasagna, which is very unique. A side of asparagus, which was perfectly cooked rounded things off. I order a montepulciano for our end of the table, but it was a blend that had a good deal of Sangiovese, which is beautiful with the steak. For desert, I got a cappuccino and tiramisu. If there is any negative, the place is a bit small for the amount of people they pack in, which means it can get a bit loud. Not an issue for our group, but I can imagine it lessens the appeal for a quiet romantic dinner. read more

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I never had a bad meal at Salute Hartford. This has to be one of the most underrated restaurant in Greater Hartford. Today I had the Boneless Short rib and it was perfectly cooked. The flavors were spot on and the carrots were amazing as well. Salute is perfect for date night or to hang out with family and friends especially before or after an event in downtown Hartford. The service is always great, the staff always goes out of the way to make you feel like you are special. I can't live this place enough. read more

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Stopped in today for a quick lunch. Its graduation week in Hartford, so lunch was a good option. The food was well priced and tasted great. Our waitress was great and kept the water and Diet Coke full. We ordered the tomato mozz salad, Shrimp fra Diavolo and pasto pesto with spaghetti squash. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. read more

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Friendly staff, great food and large portions. We had a great pre-marathon carb loading meal at Salute! Highly recommended!

Salute is My Home base restaurant I'm right around the corner. I can walk to it and I love it because the food is fresh although I can't eat the bread because I know it's delicious. I can eat all the other goodies and I love the happy hour, badda bing badda bong! Trygoing to Salute is a taste of Hartford. You gotta go there. Happy hours is the bomb and they have happy hour all day on Monday at the bar of course but the food is delicious and I like the atmosphere too. When I go there I feel like I'm at home. Tell them Jedda sent you! read more

Absolutely one of the best restaurants in Harford. It boasts a lively and family friendly atmosphere without being chocked full of kids. The service is exceptional, and the owner could not be more genuinely friendly. Most importantly, the food is off the charts. The chicken parm is delicious, but the star on the menu is the shrimp fra diablo. Taking out? Don't forget to add a martini, served to go in a plastic container. read more

Happened to be in the area, and couldn't leave w/o ordering. Plus, I read my CM Alex P T's recent review, and it was spot on. I've dined here before, pre-Covid, and always left w happy T buds. Their concoctions are soooooo good. This time, I ordered the Rose Pasta. Was tempted to also order the garlic cheese bread that everyone raves about, but my doctor has been cautioning me about losing weight (and portion control), so maybe next time. Anyway, am a critter of habit, and the Rose Pasta has always been on my dance card. Food was ready when they said. Had a few surprises when I got home....nice surprises. Big hunk of warm, homemade bread...plus a small container of a homemade bread spread. It was copper colored, had hints of garlic and a nice hint of "smoke". Hard to describe since my T buds only have a range of 2 octaves. It was really different and quite good. Another really nice surprise was 2 biscottis in a separate bag. Among the best I've ever devoured in my entire lifespan. So good, I called the owner from home and mentioned this to him. They are also homemade (his wife). The Rose Pasta was a very generous serving. So I listened to my doctor (this time) and saved half (this time). The amalgamation of the sausage, shrooms, spinach and four cheese tortellini, in a light tomato cream sauce, was fabulous. And there were also sun-dried tomatoes! A perfect blend of textures and flavors. The sauce was both subtle AND robust at the same time....trust me. Prices are more than reasonable for what you get.....quality and quantity. This is also a very romantic place for dining in. Valentine's night is right around the corner... read more

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Food was delicious and the customer service was phenomenal. We can't wait to come back!

I like the happy hour . The bar is conversational and the bartenders are engaging and welcoming, even with me lol. Calamari and the food is good they got espresso martinis too. It's rare I get active in there but it's downtown Hartford prime location with curb it's always in play . Come through and play the bar with me read more

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

My family and I ate here to celebrate my brother's graduation and dad's birthday on our way back to NY from Boston. We had our pup with us and the owner and staff were very accommodating and let us sit outside even though they weren't actively seating people there. They were so thoughtful, making sure we were well taken care of with unparalleled hospitality. The food was also wonderful! Generous portions and deliciously prepared. You'll leave feeling like you just dined at an old friend's house. read more

Their food is 5/5!!! The braised short rib is delicious, chicken gnocchi with pesto is good, the potato lasagna is very creative. Good small Italian restaurant in Hartford. Their cheesy garlic bread it is to die for!! They have a good beer and wine selection! The server who was refilling our waters was very kind and friendly, and gave us free garlic bread to take home!! read more

Salute - Cannolis - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

This place is simply amazing. The food was just perfect. They will make it anyway you like it. If you want to substitute a pasta for different type, they will do it. We told them we are sharing the food, so they separated it and brought in different plates to make it easier. The service was spectacular. They took their time to explain each meal. Didn't rush it. Brought out the food quickly! Everything was fresh and delicious. We were here for 3 days, and came to this spot 2x. If you love Italian and are in the area, you have to make a stop here! Totally recommend it. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Have been to this place over the years..They never disappoint..My wife had the gnocchi..I had the bolognese with linguini..Best bolognese on the planet! read more

Great service with a smile and food is excellent value for spend. Great atmosphere. This place is a family Favorite. Love going here with my daughter before we hit the Bushnell for a show on Saturday afternoons! Their cheesy garlic bread is amazing. read more

I don't write reviews often. Great food and even better employees. The owner takes a hands on approach and will probably greet you throughout your meal. If you don't try it, you're missing out. read more

Food was very delicious and our server, Megan, was very attentive and quick. Food came out super fast too which you can't complain about! Definitely will be coming here again! read more

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Amazing!!! Food is great. Atmosphere is excellent drinks are decent. Also the garlic bread it amazing.

I had a fantastic experience here the other night and will absolutely be back. I would definitely recommend making a reservation, it is a large but very busy place. It's quite nice inside, cozy atmosphere, large tables able to accommodate big parties. The food was delicious, you could tell everything was made to order and super fresh. The service was outstanding! They gave us garlic bread to go and home made biscotti with our leftovers. I can't wait to come back! read more

Salute - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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This place is adorable. It's right out of the pages of a Midwest magazine, touting a welcoming, warm, rustic Italian meal. Is it wildly authentic with artisanal ingredients blah blah blah? No. It's probably three levels above a chain. But something about it is delicious and endearing. No one dresses up, it's so "come as you are" and that's my favorite kinda place. Great outdoor seating right by the park. Delicious fresh biscotti given to you at the end. The sausage in rose pasta is divine. The garlic cheese bread is exactly that. Would recommend to anyone passing through. read more

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Salute is my favorite Hartford area Italian restaurant. It's on the edge of Bushnell Park and next to a parking garage. The restaurant will gladly validate your ticket and you'll save 50% off your parking. Best to go during the week or at lunchtime, when it's less busy, otherwise I'd recommend that you make a reservation, although they will accommodate even during busy times, if possible. There are gluten free options for those that need it, but then you'll miss out on the bread and flavored butters, which for me are an essential part of the meal. The owner is usually there at night, and is super attentive. A quick story to underscore my previous assertion - about 4 years ago, during the pandemic, I ordered a lunch through a delivery service that I won't name, but let's just say that they are not "uber" anything. In fact, they screwed up and didn't deliver the order at all (after pickup, the driver tracking showed him parked ima lot near the restaurant (I would assume that he was likely enjoying my meal). This "not uber" delivery service said I had to contact the restaurant, which I did. The owner apologized profusely and said he would drive the order to me. I couldn't allow that, so after some finagling, I convinced him to keep it in the fridge until I could pick it upper after work. When I stopped by, the owner insisted that I take a gift card in the amount of the cost of the meal and wouldn't allow me to pay for it. I found out that when the delivery service messes up, they do not get reimbursed. Consequently, the restaurant soon after stopped using the delivery service that was not very "uber." I was, thereafter, a CLF - customer for life. Meme sure that you leave room for dessert. read more

It's difficult to sometimes write a review when the food is simply just good and you can't quite get the right words to describe it. Salute is one of those places where the food is just simply good, and that's all there is to it. The calamari and rose pasta were both fantastic and left me feeling great afterwards. If I'm ever back in the area I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. read more

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Excellent food and service. Came in close to close and asked the owner if it was too late. He brushed it off and said absolutely not, if I'm hungry they will take care of me and that they did. Highly recommend, this place is run by top notch people. read more

Great food. Service is always really good. I'm a big fan of owner/ manager Jimmy. He runs a great restaurant. read more

Salute - Short ribs with sour cream mashed and fresh veggies - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Food , Drinks and Dessert were excellent ! Very Friendly service! Classy and comfortable restaurant! We had Caesar salad, Ravioli, Cheese garlic bread, pasta and chicken parmesan ! Crème Brûlée for desert and brought home Tiramisu! Absolutely delicious! read more

I love anyplace that has gluten free options, but this pasta was amazing! The capers. Do It for the capers. read more

Salute - Gluten Free Shrimp Picatta - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I made reservations for Valentine's Day as I saw they had great reviews and I'm on a mission to explore everything Hartford has to offer. There isn't much street parking so your best bet is to park in the structure next door. They do validate a couple of bucks and I believe it ended up costing us $4-6 for parking. For appetizers, we got the highly praised garlic bread and rightfully so! It was crispy but cheesy and garlicky. Does it get better than that? We also got the calamari which was crispy and had breaded pieces of red peppers which can be spicy but still very good. I also ordered a sidecar cocktail which was nice and strong. For our entrees, we got the Ragu Bolognese and Chicken Gnocchi with a pesto sauce. Holy smokes are the portions HUGE! We wished we would've just shared a plate but we got to try two amazing dishes. For dessert, we got the chocolate lava cake. *insert drooling emoji* Food and service was easily 5 stars. However, the tables are so close together for a party of 2, I had to knock off a star. You had to squeeze between the tables and be mindful of not putting your butt in someone's face. Despite that, it was still great food and service. read more

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Stopped by for lunch and was thoroughly impressed all around -- service, ambience and food, all great. They have an excellent lunch menu with salads, sandwiches and pasta entrees all at reasonable prices ($10-15, with most in the middle). Tried the cheesy garlic bread as a starter and it was delicious! Wish it came with a side of marinara to dip it in though. Ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and really enjoyed it as well. It comes with parmesan aioli and pesto which gave it an awesome flavor. The fries were also delicious. They were thick cut, yet thin at the same time -- I had never seen fries like this before but they were great! Highly recommend Salute for a quick, delicious and affordable lunch. read more

Salute - Cheesy Garlic bread - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Salute is amazing! The food is the best you can get in downtown Hartford and holds up even compared to other cities. The prices are low for the quality. The dining space is comfortable if a little crowded. Beware that its quality is well know. And so you often need a reservation for dinner. Try stopping by for their lunch instead. There is a discount for downtown residents as well. The best part about Salute is the service. They have very low staff turnover. This means every time you go it is the same great team. They remembered my name after only my first visit. A hidden treat is their sushi rolls. For a main course I love their bolognese. Be prepared to take home left overs as it is very filling. The high qaulity takeout containers make a great addition to my tuppaware collection. Cheers, Edward read more

Went for lunch ENTRANCE - the host was very nice and while moderately crowded sat us at a table quickly WAITER - was congenital but fairly absent but in deference was working many tables MENU - they have a simple lunch menu with limited options but enough variety ENTREES - tried the penne aka vodka that was good. Nothing to write home about but they added chicken and sun dried tomatoes so it's interesting VINO - they have the Washington State Sterling but wine choices were not plentiful DESERT - didn't indulge so you'll have to clue me in PRICES - I was treated so can't really help here. From menu seemed moderately priced read more

Came here for happy hour on Tues, Salute did not disappoint. Staff was attentive, food delicious,and it appeared that this was the place to be after work. Happy hour 3-9 at the bar and there was a great flow of people through out the evening. I enjoyed seeing people come solo as well as in groups. There is an outdoor patio that was in use but just a little too cool that night for me. The key lime martini was perfect, not too sweet. The garlic bread and the ravioli paired well as you can dip the bread into the sauce. Salute in Hartford is definitely a gem! read more

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I really can't say enough about this place. And a lot of people agree because every time I'm there, even if on a weekday, it is PACKED. My team and I made reservations for a Tuesday night and got seated right away when we got there. From there, they continued to exceed our expectations. Our waiter was really patient when we asked questions about our dishes, let us make substitutions, and even offered to go back and check with the kitchen on some of the changes. I got my normal pasta ala vodka and it was huge. Definitely had enough for leftovers. Others in my group got the chicken parm, shrimp fra diablo (which definitely packed some heat!) And pork tenderloin to name a few. Everything ended up tasting delicious. For dessert we shared the chocolate lava cake (delicious!) and the carrot cake (unfortunately not that great. Not too much flavor and barely tasted like cream cheese icing). The service here on top of the food is really what puts this place over the top. Everyone is so friendly from the hostess to the waiters. You really do feel so welcome here. When we left, they even gave us each a complimentary bag of biscotti! read more

Salute - Pasta ala vodka - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

A downtown Hartford staple, a must visit after a Wolfpack game! Famous for their Happy Hour and their Martinis, we decided to had dinner after a game. Pasta portions are large, so you will not leave hungry. My wife's pasta shrimp Diablo seasoned well with shrimp, Chorizo, Sicilian olives in a tomatoe. If you like spice, you'll love this dish. My dish was the boneless short rib and sour cream mashed potatoes. Solid dish and on point. Serves was prompt and attentive, no issues there. Overall a solid meal worthy of a 4 star rating! read more

Salute - Shrimp Diablo - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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came for dinner and left barely satisfied. great garlic cheese bread as a starter that came out hot and cocktails/martinis are pretty good. Had calamari and the crab cake as a starter - were both just fine, could've had a bit more flavor. As entrees, we ordered the pasta a la vodka with chicken and a ribeye. The pasta lacked flavor and tasted like any other red sauce pasta you could make it home, was a little surprised the sun dried tomatoes didn't add a little more flavor. Chicken was also not seasoned at all, just diced up and cooked. My bf's ribeye was also lacking flavor and the vegetables that accompanied it looked like they were previously frozen - just sliced carrot and peas. Ambiance is laid back - doesn't necessarily have a fine dining feel, more casual. Our table was sticky even after being wiped down twice. AC also wasn't working and it was a pretty hot day, decided not to have more drinks or dessert because of this. Service was good and attentive and we were barely kept waiting. Overall, overpriced for what you're getting. Nice for a lunch maybe but wouldn't return for a special occasion. read more