what a lovely date night, we were able to walk to Salvatore Ristorante Italiano. We have driven and walked by 1000's of times and always felt a calling from the charm of the warm lighting, white table cloth's and folded linen napkins inside the windows. Inside I found a charmingly outdated traditional Italian restaurant from years gone by as if we had stepped back in time. The ambiance felt celebratory with large family's dining for a special occasion, laughter of old friends catching up and some casual date night partners quietly checking in. The service was engaging and professional, our server shared that he had worked there over 10 yrs after we asked how he remembered so many specials. We ordered a really great bottle of Primitivo for $42 and I couldn't have been happier with the food and wine pairing. the bread and oil was expertly balanced. The squid ink pasta was beautiful, the beef madallions looked rich and creamy. I had the Pollo Gorgonzola which was a perfect, delicate symphony of lemon, pinenuts in a white wine sauce over high quality tender chicken. all the details were perfect and Im already thinking about next time ... read more

My husband and I went to Salvatore's for our anniversary. We followed the advice of a Yelp review to only order off the specials menu, and we were not disappointed! My husband ordered the veal florentina (comes with a side of pasta), and I got the paparadelle giaciale (boar). Both were extremely unique (the boar came with spinach noodles and the veal came with tomato and spinach), but ultimately tasted amazing- we ate every bite! The service and ambience was great- our server patiently explained everything on the specials menu, and the tables are close together for a traditional and cozy European feel. The dessert was excellent was well- three choux pastries with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream! read more

Salvatore Ristorante - Papparadelle with boar, and veal florentina - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Have been to Salvatore several times but for some reason have not reviewed it!! This place is amazing and delicious! Everything I have ever had here has been absolutely delicious and savory! The service is second to none, very attentive and timely while not lingering to long. This is a great place for family setting or an intimate evening. Great place for conversation while enjoying an excellent meal with drinks, beer or wine! read more

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We were seated right away, and the waiter was so sweet and kind to us. We wanted vegetarian options and so he helped us figure out what things could be made vegetarian for us and gave us a lot of recommendations. I like the vibe of the place. It had Italian music playing, and the waiters accent also fed into the ambience. We ordered a bread basket and ate the Fettuccine Della Casa and Fettuccine Alla Carbonara (made vegetarian). Carbonara was a little bland just straight cream sauce but the Della Casa was super yummy! read more

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This used to be my regular spot when I lived nearby. There's plenty of free street parking in the area. They don't take reservations but it's easy to get a table. Staff are very friendly and it's very clean inside. Portions are good and food is tasty. It's usually a stop if I'm doing a mini crawl in Roosevelt because there are some other fun places nearby. read more

Salvatore Ristorante - Ribeye Special with pasta - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Salvatore is easily my favorite restaurant in Seattle. I come here pretty much every few weeks and the food is always amazing. The service is great and I think the ambiance is really nice as well. I love eating here and highly recommend the squid ink pasta and the bucatini special. It's great to support this neighborhood restaurant but it's easy to do so because everything about it is simply terrific! read more

Food was really good, was an experience for sure! Lots of people so combined conversations make it loud and the server kinda talked over us versus down toward us so it made it hard to hear, also didn't bring us water for maybe like 7 min after seating the two of us. Menu specials were given after we had been looking at the menu for a good 10 minutes. Food was the reason this got 4 stars I we had the squid ink pasta which was amazing (a must order) and the fettuccini Al la bolognese was good! read more

After reading other reviews I would say there is a pretty consistent theme - food is pretty good, service is just ok. The biggest issue for me is that I bit into a piece of plastic while eating the salad, informed the server of it, he took it away and came back to say "i think that was a piece of the plastic container that came off when we opened it, sorry about that!" Then there was absolutely nothing else they did about it - I thought they would comp the salad or at least discounted, or maybe not charge us for the bread basket, something small like that - but nope, nothing! Other than that, we enjoyed the food. They only offer one red and white by the glass - a Chianti and a Pinot Grigio - but when my partner asked for a second round of his red wine, interestingly they poured a different wine than his first glass. Maybe they rotate what bottles are open and the first one ran out? The aforementioned salad was not bad - very simple - arugula with diced Gorgonzola and beets, with a white balsamic dressing. Some of the leaves did not look in the best shape, and of course the plastic kind of ruined it. The bread in the bread basket was good - crusty and crisp on the outside but soft and chewy inside. You are given some dishes of herbed olive oil and fresh grated Parmesan on the side (my favorite part) The Siciliana pizza was pretty good, heavy on the olive/capers so you need to enjoy that flavor profile. The dough had an interesting texture, not as chewy/elastic as some other pizza doughs. The squid ink pasta with scallops (and I think pancetta bits), was very tasty. Comes in a really rich cream based sauce but it wasn't overwhelmingly creamy. You get 3 scallops. Pasta was nicely Al dente. Not a huge portion but not tiny either. Their completely cavalier attitude in response to me biting into plastic in my food was disappointing and left a bad taste in my mouth, to the point that I'm on the fence about coming back again - especially after reading other reviews. Which is too bad because I did actually enjoy the food. read more

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Salvatore is fantastic and eating some specials tonight and drinking a Negroni made by Claudio. The ossobuco made veal shank on bone is tonight and I usually get veal too. This is our favorite place! read more

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One of the best Italian restaurants in Seattle. It's authentic as as it can get. I feel like I'm in Italy when I'm here. And the entrees are reasonably priced. This is a family owned business and the staff is amazing! They are extremely nice and passionate about the food and culture. read more

Salvatore Ristorante - Aperol spritz, spaghetti alla vongole, - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our favorite family run Italian restaurant. The food is always delicious and the staff are so kind and welcoming. It is a neighborhood staple in our home. We love celebrating special occasions here and always leave happy and full! 10/10 recommend! read more

This warm family restaurant still has it. We had a fantastic meal on white linen, great service, delish food, great ambiance. Sure beats getting take out during covid and eating in the van (fancy dining in 2021). We loved the food then, too. read more

I think I might have found my new favorite Italian restaurant in Seattle! I tried the tagliolini capesante, a squid ink pasta with scallops. The entire taste was so good and it had the right mix of creamy and savory. The scallops were cooked to perfection. No complaints about it. This item was on the special menu and not the regular menu so just be aware of that when you order here! After our meal, my friend and I shared a tiramisu which was also really good too. The servers were really kind and attentive and our host was enthusiastic and checked in with us regularly. Definitely coming back soon. read more

Salvatore Ristorante - Tagliolini capesante (squid ink pasta with scallop) - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We've been going to Salvatore for over 20 years and food, service, and ambiance is always top tier - My favorite italian restaurant - the food is always so delicious - We have so many favorites - my absolute must order are the prawns appetizer, calamari, burrata - for dinner - pescatore prawns, bolognese, wild boar, fileto gorgonzola, squid ink pasta with scallops - the service is friendly and Salvatore is a wonderful sweet human - we absolutely love it there read more

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Unequivocally the best Italian I've tried in Seattle!!! I visited almost exclusively for the squid ink pasta with scallops, and it was exquisite. Perfectly cooked noodles, decadent, and flavorful. A unique dish that you can't find many places. The desserts were also excellent - I tried both the ice cream and tiramisu. The tiramisu is great for those who don't like overly sweet desserts - the espresso flavor was very prominent ! Our service was very friendly and amiable. So expect that service will be slow - it was busy and they appear understaffed. But the wait was more than worth it. read more

Salvatore Ristorante - Squid Ink Pasta, Pollo Gorgonzola - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Service was a little behind but our server was only 1 of 2 people serving the whole restaurant so kudos to the elder gentleman with the extravagant service. He was awesome! Food was good and the bread pudding for dessert was great! It was soooooo good that I didn't have time to take a pic. Delicious!!!!!!! read more

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Good flavors and the service was great. The specials board always pops with great dishes. Love the old school vibe. Need to eat here more often. read more

Barely anyone there when I arrived to pick up takeout but the person at the desk kept me waiting while he tinkered at the computer. Picked up my linguine in bianco, scooped it onto my plate at home. The teeniest little shrimp, puniest little bay scallops I have ever seen, and equally miniature clams, and one very lonely, medium shrimp. Too much spice, too much oil. I wasn't expecting to be wowed by this place, but, honestly, this is just sad. And, dude at the front, lose the 'tude. It ain't warranted. read more

This is such an iconically classic Italian restaurant. We've been numerous times, and always thoroughly enjoy it. Menu is extensive with lots of quintessential choices, and the specials menu always has really great offerings as well. You'll almost always see Salvatore in the house - he runs a well oiled machine. Highly recommend this city gem! read more

Salvatore Ristorante - Protiferoles - delicate pastry shells stuffed with vanilla ice cream and topped with a delicious Belgium chocolate sauce and whipped cream! - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great little old school joint with a vibe that is hard to find these days. Take a date or take yourself on a damn date. You deserve it!

Overall the food was good, but the issue I had was more with: - we called ahead to see if they took reservation and they said they did. When we got there, we ended up waiting an hr still which is pretty bad when you have two toddlers and you are literally standing outside on the sidewalk outside waiting. - they included the automate gratitude (20%) in the tax. I guess that's a Washington thing where it's consider a service vs a tip and that's why it's taxed. - they also brought us bread which I thought was complimentary, but they charged for that to. read more

I don't give 5 stars lightly, especially to Italian places. Italian restaurants consistently underwhelm me by charging a lot of money for simple food I can cook easily at home. Not so with this place. The sauces have that "simmered all day but still fresh" taste and the cheese blends are subtle and rewarding. We have the meat sauce (bolognese) on one dish and another dish with Buccatini. Both were scrumptious. Highly recommended at the price. read more

This is a rustic, cozy, family friendly neighborhood gem in the Ravenna/Roosevelt neighborhood. I've personally been going there for over 20 years and I love the authentic food they serve. If you're lucky enough to come on a night the actual owner/chef Salvatore is there you are in for a treat. He's friendly & makes you feel so welcome. It's nice to go with a group so you can try an array of the appetizers, all really excellent but 2 of my favorites that were on the special list, the burrata with prosciutto ...their cute is a tad thicker than how I normally have it but it works well with the rich, creamy burrata drizzled with some good olive oil and topped with some fresh herbs...so good with an order of house Como bread. The seasonal sautéed mushrooms are so good...next time I might just have that for my dinner, so tasty! We were there to celebrate the birthday if a friend who recently unexpectedly passed, and Salvatore brought all 9 of us in our party a bowl of soup that our friend loved. It's a simple chicken broth with a bit of carrots and potatoes & very delicate, moist veal meatballs. Salvatore said it was a dish his mom would make for him if he had a sports meet. It was light & delicious, and you could tell it was made with love. For dinner I usually have the Veal with artichokes and a demi glaze wich comes with a side of simple penne pasta...and I normally can't finish it, good size portions or is it all the appetizers?! Both! We normally order an extra dish for the table like Carbonara so everyone can just have a taste of the rich dish but this time we selected a squid ink pasta dish topped with a rich, creamy sauce & seared scallops. Yummmmmmmm! But glad not to have it as my entire meal, way too heavy for me. At the end of the meal when we were all pretty much stuffed, they brought an order of Profiteroles covered in chocolate and layered with vanilla ice cream with a candle in it, for our dearly departed friend. It was very thoughtful & just the right amount as we passed the dish around and each got a couple of bites...after we sang Happy Birthday of course. Great place to celebrate with friends or family...but hurry, they are closing up shop soon, I don't know the end date! read more

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This place was absolutely gross. I ordered the Bolognese fettuccini. It tasted like they cooked it in tomato sauce. You're supposed to let the sauce simmer for hours. They clearly did not do that. I had to pay $25 for some shitty dish I could've made myself. I'm very angry, this place is a fake "high quality" Italian place. Very angry. read more

Absolutely fantastic Vitellow ala Funghi, which is veal in a homemade mushroom sauce. Unbelievably delicious. And the bread. OMG delicious on its own. Spendy, but worth it. read more

Salvatore Ristorante - Vitello ala Funghi (veal in mushroom sauce, delivered) with tiramisu and side of homemade bread - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is amazing! We came here for a birthday dinner with no line and were greeted by the owner himself. I have been to this place years ago, and was very pleased to see that the owner is healthy and visible, and the place is flourishing. The staff made a great one suggestion, and our food came promptly, and was full of outrageous taste. I understand the concerns about the wait for my suggestion would be to get here early, get a nice bottle of wine, and maybe order appetizers to keep your belly full. read more

Salvatore Ristorante - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Note that Salvatore Ristorante IS OPEN during Covid for TAKEOUT and DINE-IN. My boyfriend and I came here earlier this week for takeout since we were in the Ravenna area. Salvatore is a small restaurant across the street from my favorite café, Urban Luxe. It has typical Italian restaurant prices, so while this might be marked as $$, the entrees are all about $17-$20 for pasta and pizza or up to $30 for beef or seafood entrees. I ordered the Pasta Carbonara and my boyfriend ordered the Pasta Al Forno (Lasagna). Our total came out to about $40. The waitress said our food would be ready in 15 minutes, so we walked to Cowen Park and back. When we asked if we could sit near the open door, she said that only the back room was open for dining. So we took our food for takeout instead since they don't have outdoor seating. This place is not usually a takeout restaurant; they had no cups for water to go and also disposable napkins. They only offered plastic forks, and you have to ask for them too. The waitress apologized for their lack of takeout materials, but at least they give out sturdy paper bags. The waitress was wearing a mask at all times and she gave us a paper menu to look at. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer sitting at the desk as well. The Pasta Carbonara was better than most carbonaras I've had in the past and had a strong kick of black pepper in every bite. It was creamy, but not overly creamy like fettuccini alfredo. The noodles were cooked al dente and my box contained about 3 cups of pasta. The Pasta Al Forno was a smaller portion, so it was tasty but not super filling. We also got complementary French bread on the side, but no butter to go with it. Overall: 4/5 for food, 3/5 for service, 5/5 for health and safety standards. read more

Salvatore Ristorante - Pasta Carbonara (fettuccini, egg, cheese, pancetta) - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food was amazing!! Nothing to complain about here. The waiter was from Italy and a true gentleman. He made great recommendations on wine and food as well. Charming place. read more

Great food, ambience and staff. Prices are fair for this great quality of food. Love this family and their restaurant.

Salvatore is the real deal. The pasta is amazing every time we go. It's a white tablecloth place that's comfy and inviting.

My boyfriend and I just got home from dinner at Salvatore. I'm giving 3 stars for yummy food and the mediocre service. My boyfriend works in the construction field and had a long day so he just wore shorts and a T-shirt.. I too had a long day of staring at a computer so it was jeans and a T shirt for me. I didn't know anything about this restaurant but my boyfriend saw it when he was doing work in the area. We decided to give this place a try. We got seated right away. It was just us and a party behind us and another party already seated in the restaurant . We ordered their drink special which was delicious $14. We got 2 each. Service was slow. The table behind us got seated after us and was getting top notch service as we just sat waiting.... And waiting... to order. Maybe we weren't dressed right? Or we weren't regulars? The table was getting waited on and ordering. When we got to order, we got the bread basket, the Burrata Special which was sooo yummy. My boyfriend ordered the special peppered steak and pasta and I ordered the chicken fettuccine. The pepper steak.. my BF loved. He never had anything like it and the steak was cooked perfectly. I had a bite and it was yummy. It was comfort steak with mushroom sauce and a side of pasta. The chicken fettuccini was good. The chicken was cut into tiny small strips and it didn't equal half a chicken breast. The dish was really good though. I was full but I'm not a quitter and finished the whole thing. After we were done with the meal, we sat and waited and waited. More people were coming in so they got busy understandable. We couldn't help but notice other tables getting checked on and getting service. Maybe we didn't order a bottle of wine but our 4 drinks at $56 was more than some bottles of wine. Maybe we looked like scrubs. I'm probably going to get heat for this but .... we didn't feel happy leaving 20% tip. I know.. I'm sorry.. If we got the service like the other tables got.. no problem. We felt like the adopted kids sitting at a separate table at Sunday dinner. The food was good. The service not so much. 3 stars for food. Our bill with tip Was around $200. We may have dressed like scrubs but we too have money to spend for dinner on Friday night. read more

I ordered takeout from this restaurant through doordash and was suprised!! After living in seattle for 7 years I have had my fait share of bad restaurant and bad Italian food meals. I ordered brushetta, margarita pizza and chicken gorgonzola with pine nuts. Everything was great and tasty. I think I found a new favorite near my apartment. read more

This was our first time here and our experience was incredible. The food was awesome. They even offer a Gluten Free pasta option. We plan on returning again, often. read more

Outstanding food. They don't make places like this anymore. Authentic. Just go. You won't regret it.

Excellent food and very nice staff Food is authentic and fresh I love how flexible they are Will definitely be back read more

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We've been going to Salvatore's since it opened and continue to enjoy his fine dining! Love this place!

It's a little pricey for what it is. Maybe this is how Due Cucina (Italian chipotle) justifies their prices. Execution was fine, presentation a little sloppy. Duck...should it taste charred? You know like the bottom of the pan? I would argue, no probably not. Bread for $3.50? Whoa. I mean just whoa. My Italian friends from Chicago would have a riot. The pour was a healthy looking glass of wine though. Hard to say for sure cause the glasses are short and stout so hard to say how it compares to say a larger taller glass. The inside feels very 2000 with the Italian village painted on the walls. I guess it beats fake vines and trellises. The place was packed with what looked like dates and special occasion dinners. I'm probably just still getting used to Seattle prices. Just feels more than I would expect. You know it feels like what Olive Garden wants to / should be. No problems with service here like some of the lower reviews. We had great service and we were dressed like dirt bags. Huge menu so surely something for everyone here. The lemon gelato came in a lemon! That's fun. Return? Maybe. I dunno maybe if I'm hankering for char broiled proteins.. read more

Highly recommend. Nice food. Great service. Quaint little joint. Classic menu. read more

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My original review was based on experiences a long time ago. My daughter loves this place, so we have been there for a few of her special occasions. The restaurant staff have been pleasant and accommodating, a far cry from my initial experience here. Overall, I find the food to be quite good (to my somewhat unsophisticated palate), though I still find the prices a bit on the high side (but that is true of a lot of Seattle restaurants). Even though these guys are walking distance from my house, they lost my business for over a decade due to one bad interaction - which is why it is really important to treat all customers with respect. read more

My new fave Italian spot in Seattle. Amazing pastas! They have specials that are not shown on the menu and we tried a lot of them and were very happy. read more