We decided to come back for a second visit because we enjoyed our first experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting with nice, cozy lighting that makes for a relaxing dinner. The garlic bread was served warm and the minestrone soup was just as good as we remembered. This time, I ordered the angel hair Alfredo, and unfortunately it was very underwhelming. The sauce was incredibly bland and lacked seasoning, which was disappointing because I was really looking forward to it. Taste just like milk. I think with a little more flavor or seasoning it could have been a great dish. Overall, the service and ambiance were enjoyable, and we'd be willing to come back to try other menu items again. read more

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The service is good and the restaurant is very clean but the food is just not good. I been here once dine-in and once for a baby shower. Both times the food was not tasty or seasoned well. The good reviews are from their loyal customers and montebello locals. read more

Went in excited for a nice Italian dinner, left frustrated. The food was fine, but the service was a joke. Our server didn't actually serve us -- they just passed plates on the table without a word, no "here's your pasta" or check-in after. Nobody offered drinks the entire night. We had to flag someone down for water, and even then we only got one refill. No wine list, no "can I get you anything else," nothing. Felt like we were at a cafeteria, not a sit-down restaurant. If you're paying Italian restaurant prices, you expect hospitality. We didn't get any. Won't be back read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

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I have been coming here for 30+ years. The food is fantastic. Service is good. Staff very friendly. This a must place to visit while in Montebello, Ca read more

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Big, clean restaurant. Friendly and prompt service. The food was the star. Fresh pasta with a tiny bite to it. Rich sauces. Cheesy goodness. I could go on and on. And all this came after our warm, toasted, garlic bread and fresh tomato topping. The only thing we didn't get to try was the pizza. But we will definitely be back for that. read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Beef Lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

My hubby, brother and I had lunch yesterday which was Sunday afternoon. It was pretty busy. Despite all the frenzied activity, our server I think her name is Nuriya, she was absolutely phenomenal. It was only her and this other young lady. Both were attentive and got my long order request right! I was so impressed. Both were pros! My goodness. I love this kind of service as it makes me happy. All of my food entrees came out exactly requested and delicious. Service was immaculate with these two ladies. Thank you for having such wonderful staff to deliver such warm family ambiance and service read more

Amazing service at this local restaurant. Nuria not only works hard but you can absolutely tell she cares for the community she serves.

They are a great local Italian place. Consistent and quality food. Highly recommended before someplace like Olive Garden. read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

I spent $52 on just cannolis at Salvatore Italian Restaurant, and honestly... not even mad about it. That sounds ridiculous until you take one bite and realize these cannolis are dangerously good. Perfectly crisp shell, rich creamy filling, and the kind of dessert that makes you question every other cannoli you've ever had. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Also yes. read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Chocolate chip Cannoli - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

If telling you that I have been coming to Salvatore's since 1987, bring all my friends and family from New York to Salvatore's for REAL italian food and that doesn't make you wanna check it out, then you're not worthy of REAL italian food......REALly great menu with REALly courteous and prompt friendly service. So, stop buy, enjoy and say hello to Anthony or Joe for me. Manga! read more

We came in early, my friend doesn't like crowds, we pretty much had the restaurant to ourselves! The service was excellent, so attentive and kind. The food was very good and generous portions! I got to take home leftovers for the next 2 meals! I was wonderful catching up with my friend over a delicious meal and dessert! read more

Delicious!! This family owned restaurant serves the best authentic Italian food. I brought my family in to celebrate my husband's birthday. We were greeted by a warm and friendly staff. Our waitress Chiara was super friendly and attentive. We enjoyed some amazing pasta , pizza and Italian salad. The environment was perfect with soft piano music playing while we enjoyed our dinner. We ended the night with some yummy gelato. We can't wait to go back !!! A must try! Buon appetito! read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - They have all my Italian favorites dishes, Italian drinks and Acqua Panna water!! - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

Four of us each ordered different entrees. ALL dishes were EXCELLENT. The ambiance is very nice and I especially liked listening to Italian music during our dinner. read more

Love coming here, great food. Very nostalgic for me growing up I would always come here to eat with my family

1. We had a party of 4 and were charged 22% Gratuity on our bill without prior disclosure or notice. When asked if this policy was stated on the menu, the waitress said no. This is illegal practice. 2. They charge a 3% fee if you use credit card, but we also did not know about this until the bill came. We chose to pay cash, but then the waitress tried to push us to pay card because they didn't have enough change. After we insisted on paying cash, she went to the register and got us our $40 change. I'm so confused. Has anyone else had this experience? Or were they just being racist? (We were a party of 4 asians lol) Side note: The food is really good. I love the Tomato Angel Hair Pasta, but I probably won't be going back because of our bizarre experience. read more

We attended a celebration of life ceremony here, yesterday. We were about 70 people. The banquet room was very nice and accommodated us, well. The ambience was of good old fashioned Italian style. The food was delicious. We had a buffet, but the Lasagna, Spaghetti m, and Fettuccine Alfredo were all big hits. I do recommend this place, highly! Mangia! Mamgia!! read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Two happy guests! - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

Ok, so I took the wife here on Valentine's Day (I know. I'm late on this review) well we only come here for the Calzone because it's what we love and we look forward to having it. Well today they only had about 5 items to offer and I'm assuming it's because it's Valentine's Day and they probably don't want to have the cooks going nuts all night with everyone going on a romantic date, keep it simple, I get that. But I asked if they would make us calzones and the lady said no they can't and won't, they needed to stick to the special menu for the day. Well time goes by and more people come in and they let them get whatever they wanted!!! And everyone after them as well. I really got upset because now I'm thinking they were just singling us out and that's not cool! Oh , and we were never even offered a refill on our drinks. Our valentine day meal Was ruined and I'm bummed because I will never go back. read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Lunch date - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

Sunday May 3rd 4:50pm Waiter: Sylvia Party: 5 Appetizer: Combo Della Casa Entrees: Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Piccata, Stuffed Shell, Angelhair fresh tomago, Meat Lasagna Dessert: Cappuccino Truffle, Tiramisu Drinks: Waters, Diet Coke,Sprite, Hot Tea Came to celebrate my birthday early with family everything was very delicious. Our waiter Sylvia was super polite, kept coming to our table to check to see if we needed anything. We are definitely coming back again soon read more

I was looking for a good carbonara locally. Noodles solid, flavors good I do like my pancetta a bit more toasty but all in all it was good. Got my granddaughter to eat it. read more

Great food, enjoy the live music Take the whole family , ya all will have fun good crowd Lala read more

This place just never gets old for me...we have had so many events from baby showers, Bday's to even celebration of life for my mother....amd now bringing my granddaughter just makes this place even more special....the food is still amazing and the staff always pleasant amd friendly....Thank you Salvatore for your continued GREAT service read more

I've ordered from here before and recently used them for a large baby shower catering order (~$1,400 total). Overall, most of the food was great and felt homemade, which is why this stood out. One of the desserts (a limoncello cake) was clearly a pre-packaged retail item that came in the original cardboard box. It was charged at $68, while the same item retails for around $28. My concern wasn't the quality, but that this wasn't disclosed at the time of ordering--especially when everything else appeared house-made. For an event, I would have made a different choice had I known. I called to share feedback, and the staff member I spoke with was kind and understanding and initially offered to make it right on a future order. When I later placed a small follow-up order (about $40 for a pizza and pasta for my family), I felt that was a reasonable and good-faith way to take them up on that offer as a returning customer. However, I then received a call that the owner declined it, stating that this is how the cake is always sold and it has never been an issue. For transparency, if you're ordering desserts as part of a catering event, it may be worth asking whether items are made in-house. If not, that should ideally be disclosed upfront, especially if the item is being sold at a significantly higher price and presented alongside otherwise homemade dishes. This review is less about the food itself and more about management decisions, transparency, and how customer concerns, particularly for large orders and returning customers, are handled. read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Expected restaurant-made dessert for catering -- received pre-packaged retail cake. - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

TLDR: They have a big menu so you will definitely have options. We ordered a handful of dishes that were Italian restaurant classics, but I just don't remember loving the food. It's fine to good, but not really good. Spinach Lasagna - This is probably the best bite of the night. It's a decent portion of lasagna with thick layers of spinach that felt quite light when eaten alone. The bechamel sauce was a good counter for this as it offered the dish a bit more of a body outside of the pasta sheets. The mushrooms added the much needed umami, but as mentioned in the summary, it is fine to good. Service - Better than the food. The staff kept a good eye on us even though the Dodger closeout game was happening during the meal. Ambiance - It gives off an older Italian restaurant. Intimate spacing, checkered table cloths, Italian words painted on the walls, with paintings of Italy scattered around the room. I like it, but a renovation may be needed soon to give the place a bit more light. read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Spinach Lasagna - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

Salvatore's was packed, but to our amazement, we were seated in 10 minutes. The Italian dishes are extensive, but we all wanted simple fish dinners. They were not listed on the menu, but our very professional waitress said it was not a problem. Our party of 3 ordered two Salmon Dinners and one Sea-bass Dinner. Both choices were excellent. There is plenty of parking in the adjacent lot. Will definitely return. read more

Charming place, super friendly staff, and delicious food. Best Italian meal I've had for years.

Can't believe it took me this long to discover this hidden treasure. Old Vegas vibe in Montebello. Serving authentic Italian cuisine. Live piano player and lively atmosphere. To start we couldn't get enough of their complimentary garlic bread. Warm and delicious. For the main dishes we shared penne el salmone and lobster ravioli. Both were a home run. Flavorful sauce and cooked to perfection. Our kids shared a kids spaghetti and beef ravioli. They devoured their food. The cannoli's were tasty and crunchy. To end the night we zipped on a Cadillac margarita and an old fashioned. Generous amount of liquor made for an amazing nightcap. We also shared a bottle of wine. Salvatore is a restaurant worth visiting. read more

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I have been on this butternut squash ravioli kick lately and we landed here for some yummy Italian food! Comp Garlic Bread and Bruschetta - OMG that bruschetta is YUMMY! The bread is good too. Caprese - that cheese! It was super high quality and tasted great! It could have used more balsamic glaze, as it was a tad dry. Manicotti - solid dish. Cheese was delicious! Butternut Squash Ravioli - the ravioli was good but a tad sweet on the filling. The sage leaves overpowered the sauce and it just didn't go great together as a dish. Joanna was the best! She provided excellent service throughout our meal. Everyone else was great it was a team service. It's a nostalgic atmosphere. Parking was very convenient in their private lot. Recommended. read more

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Worse customer service experience ever. Phoned in togo order. Lady said 20 minutes. Arrived in a timely manner. Order was ready except for pizza. Twenty minutes came and went. Then 30. Enquired about order. Still not ready. Then 45 minutes. Told them my wings are getting cold. Still no pizza. As it turned out, pizza was with order all that time. I complained that order was no longer hot. They insisted it was. Got home to a luke warm meal. I vote that this business should spend some Yelp time at Gitmo !!! read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

I love Italian places, but I went there to celebrate my birthday and was not impressed by the food or the service. I has pasta and sausage, and no bread because it was not offered. Try as I might, I found the sausage boring, overcooked, and tasting slightly burnt, but not in a good way. The staff came off as indifferent and at best 3/5. Perhaps their pizza is better, but we had pasta and it did not impress. read more

Extremely disappointed with our experience here. We were seated and then waited about 40 minutes just to get bread to the table. It only got worse from there -- it took over two hours for our starters to finally come out. The service was incredibly slow, and there was barely any communication or urgency from the staff during the entire wait. I understand restaurants can get busy, but waiting that long for appetizers is unacceptable. The whole experience completely ruined the night for us. Definitely not worth the time or money. read more

Very quaint place with a nice Italian decor. We enjoyed the service, and the food was good. The meal opened with delicious bruschetta wrapped in foil as a complimentary appetizer. It was delicious and the tomatoes were fresh. We ordered the lasagna/ravioli combo plate, and the chicken Alfredo dish. Both had good flavor and went well with the bruschetta. The Alfredo has a nice buttery taste, and the chicken had good texture. The lasagna and ravioli both were filled with meat and tasted good. The one criticism we had was the spumoni ice cream. It had a bitter taste to it which we did not enjoy. Otherwise, a very pleasant place to eat with good food. read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

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If I could give this place no stars I would. I have been here before and it was fabulous. Found out that management has changed and it shows very bad. The vibe of the whole place was cold and very off putting. They had Easter decor up which was the nicest thing. Now to get to our service and food . We were served by the manager. He was rushing us to order and very rude when we would ask for items. Then he also yelled at another server when we asked for something. That's not how you do customer service or business. We ordered the lobster ravioli and a meatball sandwich. We also order two drinks. My mom wanted to switch hers and when she asked him he looked pissed off. Plus he charged us for the other drink she returned. Then when we asked our server for the bruschetta bread we got soft bread with butter and the topping. They cut cost and labor. We used to get the little hard round bruschetta and now we get this bread. It's sad. The potato salad had so much damm vinegar you could smell it. The food has become bad. They seem to not check dates on sauces or anything. We got so sick from it all. No we get to spend our holiday at home sick . Thanks for nothing we won't be back. People save your money and find a better place to eat . If you don't want food poisoning read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

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Food was ok. Poor service from Nuria. I ordered salad thinking it was enough for two. She never asked if salad was for one or two. I inquired about a cocktail drink, her opinion. Her answer was look at the menu and choose what you want. She didn't refill my husband coke or asked if I wanted more bread, or another cocktail. Ambience is nice, with live piano music. read more

THE best bartender. If you walk in and Alan is there, consider yourself lucky!! Great service from start to finish! read more

Salvatore Italian Restaurant - THE best bartender. Alan was the best start to our San Diego trip. If you walk in and he's there, consider yourself lucky!! - Pizza Near Me - Montebello, California

This was our first visit and I couldn't be happier about my choice! The food was excellent, I highly recommend the pizza! The service was also excellent, very friendly, quick and the ambience takes you right back to those gangster movie days :) it's a very cool atmosphere! They serve Coca Cola products, which was also fantastic read more

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If you're looking for top of the line Italian food and a wonderful dine in experience look no further than here! I dined in with my Family last night to celebrate my fathers birthday and I couldn't help but have an enjoyable time. Whether it was the hustling waitress catering to our table + an ongoing banquet, while still managing to stay consistent, or the skillful pianist adding to the Italian themed ambiance , both the vibes and service were immaculate! On top of that the food was Excellent!! My Family ordered a Large Pizza, Chicken Alfredo and a Caesar Salad which fed our family of 4 while still having leftover slices! The food was fresh and you can certainly taste the authenticity, I give my compliments to the chef, the staff and the owner for this Great 10/10 Restaurant Experience! Me and my family will definitely be dining her more often!!! read more

From the hostess to the waitress everyone there is very friendly and nice. They start you off with some bread and bruschetta, they already sold me with that alone. I also ordered the minestrone soup. Authentic. The area is well kept, the vibe is calm and it's a great place to go with someone if you really just want a nice quiet dinner or just go by yourself like me. read more

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This place is a treasure in the community. I picked up two pizzas and an Antipasto salad, everything was fantastic. The sauce they use on the pizza is really good, great quality. I've tried a lot of pizzas where the sauce is just too heavy on the herbs and spices and gives you instant heartburn but this sauce was perfect. Overall great flavor and quality. The restaurant has a really cool vibe, I'm looking forward to dining in soon. Service was top notch too, I was greeted as soon as I walked in and when that person went to grab my food someone else walked up to make sure I had been helped. They also have tons of parking, all around the building. read more

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50 year old waitress with a tux and tight bun didn't tend to our table at all and then wanted a high tip on the receipt. Trash service, be better ma'am :) read more

For some reason, yelp won't let me give a 3. But for service it's descent. Had the meat lasagna in meat sauce. It was warm instead of hot, as if it's already baked, I say this because it came about 10 minutes after I ordered it. The sauce was way tangy for being meat sauce that for a minute I thought it was marinera. 1st time here, waa just passing by. Won't be coming back any time soon. read more