I tend to order and reorder my favorite meals from the same restaurant. Once I find one, item that I love, I usually do not try another, unless my favorite meal is no longer available. Because of this, my experience with many other menu items at Salvatore Scallopini on Greater Mack Ave. is limited. That said, I have 2 favorite meals that I hope never disappear from the menu. The first is the Filleto Diana, which is my choice when I celebrate my birthday or Mother's Day. The steak, which are two beef tenderloins, that are sautéed with mushrooms, scallions and garlic in a sauce of brandy cream has been perfection, each time I've ordered it. In May of this year, 2026, I ordered take-out, instead of dining in, and was a little apprehensive because my experience with using take-out at most other restaurants has been that the amount of food, delivered, is usually disappointingly less than when I've dined-in. My experience with this take out that my son picked up for me, was pleasantly surprising in that the restaurant had not skimped on any of the items ordered, a total of 3 complete meals for 3 people. My steak was cooked perfectly, arriving with the warm pink center that "Medium" calls for. It was still very warm, tender, cut like butter, and flavorful. The flavors of the mushrooms, scallions, garlic and brandy cream melded together, enhancing, not covering up, the flavor of the steak. The garlic and scallions did not overpower the mushrooms, and the brandy cream added richness to the dish as a whole. I was not able to finish the entire steak at one sitting, and I even had skipped ordering the soup in order to not "fill up" too soon with the accompanying bread that I love, and side of pasta in a tomato sauce. I ate a little of the excellent mashed potatoes that were included with the meal, and saved the rest for later. The meal was delicious!!! Since the steak still had a pink center, it remained tender and moist after reheating it , later, along with the mashed potatoes and pasta. My other favorite meal that I have ordered several times is "Chicken Tosca", which has a very delicately breaded coating, not too heavy, and barely noticeable, just the right amount to help the sauce coat the chicken and give it additional flavor. The chicken breast is sautéed with mushrooms and a lemon wine sauce. I've rarely added my own salt or pepper to this meal, except just once, where I felt it needed a little boost in the flavor. I'd rather have a meal served with a little less salt, than too much, as salt and pepper can easily be added to taste, after the dish is prepared. I have ordered the Chicken Tosca both as dine-in, and delivered, and, as with the Filleto Diana, the take out meal had as much food as the dine-in meal. The restaurant happily did not skimp! Maybe in the future, I will order a different meal here, whenever I need a new taste experience.........Naw...! read more

The Grosse Pointes have an overabundance of mediocre Italian restaurants. Salvatore Scallopini is one of the better Italian restaurants here. The ambiance is nice, and the service is friendly. I enjoyed the food and cocktails, and the portions were large. My friend and I had a nice evening and didn't feel rushed to leave. I recommend Salvatore Scallopini if you're looking for a place to have dinner along Mack Avenue. read more

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They do not take reservations, but called in advance to advise them we were arriving with a crowd. A table was ready when guests arrived. Service was prompt and attentive. Food options and quality were excellent. Our Septanarian (70) enjoyed a day to remember! read more

I should've posted this forever ago. This place is so solid and consistent it's unreal. We eat here all the time, mix of carryout and dine in with kids. The food is so amazing and the service matches it. Love this spot . read more

I've been missing out. Salvatore Scallopini is just two minutes from mom's. I'll be back. it's got nice atmosphere. Quick service. Maybe a little too quick but they keep things running smooth with good grace. Place was full by 5 pm on a Sunday. Plan accordingly. The food is really good, plenty and reasonably priced. Perch special A +. Side of spaghetti hot but not overcooked, and allow yourself some of that bread! read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Perch special! - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

Very consistent, reliable & tasty Italian food. I would recommend the chicken francese and the shrimp scampi w linguini. The salads are always cold, crisp & delicious dressings. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - This was the tutto di mare. Solid dish for a seafoodie. - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

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It's an old standby for a reason -- the food, service and atmosphere are all predictably good! I ordered one of the specials, gnocchi with a creamy pesto and 6 shrimp. It was tasty and the portion was good, I had some leftovers. My date's lasagna looked great, too. It's nice that bread and tomato-based dip and a side salad are included. The creamy Romano house dressing is really yummy! read more

Salvatore Scallopini - gnocchi with creamy pesto and shrimp -- yum! - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

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Salvatore Scallopini is a true gem. High quality food at a reasonable price point. I had the Veal Piccata...nice-sized portion with five medallions of veal in a great sauce. Excellent house salad or a soup comes beforehand; the creamy Romano dressing is terrific. The bread is fresh and the dipping sauce is awesome. My entree also came with a side of penne with a great marinara sauce. Full bar and nice wine list. Friendly service. Sal's has been doing it right for many years and is as good as many restaurants charging much more for the same or less. A neighborhood gem! read more

We have been eating here since they first opened their doors, literally. The food and service have always been great. However, our takeout experience on November 14, 2025, was horrible. We ordered two Pasta Frescas, one Pasta del Estate with shrimp, and one Chicken Cacciatore. The portion size of the two Pasta Frescas was embarrassingly small (see photos - I apologize for the messy desk). When I opened the containers and saw the portion size, I called the restaurant to inquire. The young lady who answered the phone was incredibly rude, defensive, and disrespectful. She told me that they now have larger to-go containers, so it just appears that the portion sizes are smaller. In addition, she also stated that the portion sizes are pre-measured. I told her that I have been ordering the Pasta Fresca since the restaurant opened, and this is the smallest portion size I have ever received, regardless of the size of the to-go container. I was very nice to her, despite her rudeness. After about two minutes into the call she said to me, "...we're very busy, and I don't have all day to spend on the phone with you." I then asked if I could speak with a manager, and she said, "...that's not necessary..." I then requested to speak with Armando, then she put me on hold, came back on the phone, and said that I could not speak with Armando, and that the owner would be calling me. It is now December 20, 2025, and I have yet to hear from the owner, or any other representative of the restaurant, for that matter. The Pasta Fresca is priced at $15.95. A pound of dry pasta can be purchased for $1.00. These portions contained about 1/4 pound of pasta. In addition, the vegetables in these dishes barely cost $1.50 each. The margins on these portions is obscene. The least they could do is add a little more pasta, which is dirt cheap. I understand and appreciate that restaurants, like every business, exist to make money. However, restaurants only make money when they have customers. When customers are happy, they keep coming back and spending money. That being said, after eating here since the doors opened, we will not be coming back, and this is so incredibly disappointing and sad. I was so hopeful that the restaurant would have made this right with me, but they failed to do so. read more

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I can only speak on take-out, some family had dinner here and brought something back for us. We had the cannelloni; it was good, way too much sauce. I had the Tutto Di Mare in the white sauce; it was alright. It truly reminded me of a frozen seafood mix that they sauté up. We also had soup, that was very flavorful. Those that went to the restaurant say their experiences have been "okay" at best; they came because of a gift-card. read more

Always has a nice reasonably priced Italian wine. Great selection of Italian recipes to consider. Love their sauce. Eggplant Parmesan to die for. Always served bread with olive oil or marinara before you order. Staff is professional and efficient. read more

Walked over while my EV was charging across the street. Nom, nom, nom - tasty lasagna with extra sauce circling the stack of yumminess. That way if you like less sauce, like me, it was perfect. Italian bread came with oil and spaghetti sauce for dipping, plus butter if you'd rather just have it that way. Comes with either soup or salad all for only $22 - great price. Loved the art on the walls too. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

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I really like this place. Two of us arrived around 6:00 pm on a Wednesday, it was busy. We could wait about 15 minutes for a table or sit at the bar. We chose some bar seats. What is nice about sitting there is that you can watch the chefs prepare lots of meals, chat with other couples and if you need anything the bartender is always available to take your orders. I enjoy the fresh bread and olive oil which they automatically bring you when you sit down. I ordered the Pinot Noir which was my favorite Meiomi brand. For dinner I ordered fish Milanese with the garlic sauce. It is served with very fresh green beans and a side of pasta. It is so delicious, I order it almost every time I eat here. I have also ordered lasagna and chicken Parmesan in the past. I love the atmosphere here compared to other Italian restaurants in the area. They always have an attentive staff and are never lacking waitstaff. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Fish Milanese - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

An eastside classic. We love coming here for a date night. They make a great manhattan, and I had the shrimp scampi, and that was delicious too! read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Shrimp scampi - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

This was my first time here and it was great. The ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful and super chill. The service was amaze balls. The food.. delicious Now I was only going in for a drink and ordered a glass of rosè. I decided to get calamari and it was delicious! It wasn't rubbery at all! Crisp rings throughout! The bread was soft and delicious too! I forget the name of the sauce brought out with the bread as it wasn't regular marinara sauce but it had a slight kick to it. The marinara sauce that came out with the calamari was perfect. It wasn't saucy and salty like other Italian restaurants can be. My server, Emily was a sweetheart. A pure sweetheart. She had other tables and checked on me constantly. I didn't feel left out as I was sitting at the bar alone. We even had a girl chat about Law & Order! I went to pay for my food and Emily let me know another patron already covered my bill. I was having a bad day and had been super emotional about it. These two women made my day. I will forever cherish this experience. I'm so happy I decided to come here and I suggest you do too! It's great for families or just you popping in for lunch. Love, love, LOVE! read more

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Our favorite Italian restaurant by far! The most unique Minestrone soup you'll find! We discovered this wonderful location by our friend's house and couldn't wait to go in and try it to see if it was like the other locations. We weren't disappointed! Their Minestrone soup is somethin else. It's really thick and creamy and it makes you not want to have it any other way at other restaurants, so be cautious that Salvatore will "ruin" your ability to have Minestrone anywhere else. The pasta dish I always get at Salvatore is the Pasta Pollo Divano (no mushrooms). Their white sauce is really delicious, and it pairs with the thin noodles and thinly sliced chicken as well. They typically bring out some bread and sauce and/or olive oil to dip in. Their bread is really filling as well. For our most recent experience, we had an espresso at the end of our meal. It definitely got us buzzing for the rest of the evening! It's a pretty popular restaurant, so if you're going in the evening, expect a bit of a wait if you don't have a reservation. Along with that, it can be loud too, but it's because this place is so popular! read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Minestrone Soup - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

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Recently, I booked a luncheon for a small gathering after my mother's funeral. I had met with Paulo prior, picked out a small menu, and told him my expectations. We had about 25/30 guests. The area was set up upon arrival with water, bread, and dipping oil. The staff was incredible! Jordon was one of our servers and unfortunantly cannot remember the other servers name. The area was cozy, intimate, yet free to roam to the bar and visit in that area. Paulo printed out a specific menu for the occasion making it easy to choose fir our guests. The food was amazing! The drinks were perfect, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Thank you all for the excellent service. Sincerely, Rapaski Family read more

I have been a fan of Salvatore Scallopini since they opened in 1982. Sadly, the quality of food has greatly diminished. Two nights ago, my dinner actually made me sick. I won't be returning after 44 years. read more

Very nice environment and the food made you feel like u was in Italy better than Olive Garden to me the sauce seem homemade

It is my wife and Is favorite restaurant in the area. We actually moved down the street just to be close to the restaurant. Service is excellent, food is delish, well priced. Can't go wrong. read more

This place is fantastic. Excellent service and delicious food. If you come on a Friday or Saturday night expect a wait time. But still worth it. It's a great spot after a long week to relax and be yourself. read more

A friend of mine turned me on to Salvatore Scallopini's for a girls night out. They have 2 locations to choose from. I love the one on Mack as it's smaller and more quaint. It's a great location to meet friends or family. The service is always good and there is no such thing as bad dish there. Any option is a good option. If you're looking for great Italian food in a casual atmosphere, this is the place for you. read more

Nice food and great fir date nice! Small but super friendly place. And orices are very reasonableable.

Erica is waiting on us. We are seated our front. Ordered mussels with marinara sauce, eggplant Parmesan, village salad sans Gorgonzola, grilled salmon salad sans Gorgonzola cheese and two salmone del estate sans Pasta. I ended up with double green beans. The mussels were good with the spicy marinara sauce. Forgot to take pictures of the mussels, we scarfed it down quick. The house salads were all decent. The salmons were nicely cooked. The green beans were perfectly cooked, but the double amount was too much for me. Grilled salmon salad, salmone de estate, eggplant Parmesan and mussels with marinara sauce. The eggplant Parmesan was okay, mom said it wasn't as cheesy as she would like liked, but it was still good. The grilled salmon salad wasn't bad. Blackened mitt have been a better choice. Had a bit of salt and pepper. Was well cooked too. Service was good as well. read more

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Spaghetti with Oil and Garlic (Aglio e Olio) First time visit and my last. Surprised to see that this was part of the standard menu so it should be easy to make. Not a special. Simple request. Terrible execution. They used CHUCKS of garlic that were burnt and dry instead of thin slices that should melt in your mouth. The pasta was served DRY when it should be just the opposite. Obviously no real chefs in the kitchen; just short order cooks. My partner got something with red sauce and was not offered any grated cheese with it. The bread was cold. read more

Food was good. Satisfying. If you're looking for a nonnas type menu and Italian comfort food feel, this a place to try. Has more of that American/Italian menu than truly Italian from Italy. I had spaghetti and meatballs for dinner and it was delicious. Could tell it had simmered for hours as the sauce was rich. First time there and thought if they could do this well, the kitchen could be relied upon to do the rest of the menu well. My wife had minestrone and eggplant Parmesan and was happy with both, particularly the minestrone. I had a taste of the soup and loved it. Lots of veg and the broth was rich and flavorful. Bread was ok. Service was great. Restaurant was far from full as we dined early and it was midweek but we were not ignored and had a chance to chat with our server who was very amiable and competent. Food came out on time, water glasses refilled timely and she checked on us regularly without being obtrusive. It was a nice family restaurant with nice bar as well as outdoor seating. It was a little too cool for us that day but inside was cozy and comfortable. Moving to the neighborhood and could see this as a regular dining spot. Good food, drinks and very nice people. Cost in line with quality of the food and service. Great neighborhood restaurant. Really enjoyed it. read more

Exceptional Friday night dinner location. I've been to this restaurant 10+ times over the past 3 years. It's on the smaller side for a dining venue, but it is an intimate setting which makes it phenomenal. There is a very welcoming "family kitchen" ambiance. It does tend to get quite busy around 6:30pm but the food it worth any wait! Their waitstaff is always attentive and courteous I had the Pasta Pollo Pepperone and it was SENSATIONAL. There was a hefty amount of the red & green bell peppers and banana peppers which topped the al dente linguine noodles. The flavor was the perfect punch of spice. It's an oil and garlic sauce which allows the flavor of the peppers to really shine through. I look forward to dining here each time. read more

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Atmosphere and server were excellent. Easy parking on the lot or on street. I had the chicken with salad and my guest enjoyed salmon. The dressings are homemade and they are amazing. They sell the dressing by the pink and quart. Great place for lunch or dinner. Great food. Great service. Always satisfied when I eat dinner at this location. Fiancé and I went on a Friday night around 7pm, walked in, no reservation, and were sat right away. Staff was very friendly and hard working. Ordered sausage and peppers for an appetizer, good but needed a touch of salt and pepper. He ordered the shrimp scampi and I ordered the Pasta Mezzogiorno (I should have ordered this with angel hair, more of a personal preference). The staff is always willing to accommodate any special requests, I usually order the house salad to start, sub spinach. This place is top notch! read more

I ordered a carryout, pasta mezzogiorno, lasagna, and i asked if they have a kids menu, she confirmed they did and so i ordered a kids chicken tenders and fries. My sister said her lasagna was good. My pasta had like no seasoning or salt at all. The menu even says SPICY in capital letters for this item and it had no heat at all. The chicken on it was cooked nicely though but other than that, it was very bland. The "chicken fingers and fries" were so strange and unfortunately my 3 year old refused to eat it. It was like 1 big chicken patty cut into strips and the fries were actually chips with parmesan and parsley. I dont know if i would return to this restaurant but if i did, i wouldnt order these items again read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Pasta Mezzogiorno - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

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Not kidding, this place is amazing. Bread tasted like it was just freshly made, my Mexican mule was amazing and my shrimp scampi was probably the best I've ever had. My husband got the veal piccata and he loved it! Sitting out on the patio was the perfect way to end the week. Highly recommend this place. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Shrimp scampi - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

We live in the neighborhood so this is one of our go to places. Good food great service. Very nice place. read more

First time to Salvatore Scallopini and it was wonderful. First the bread served is soft, fluffy with a nice crumbly crust, but the marinara dip is even better! A slight tang to it and garlic bite, which was nice. Both soups are very flavorful and the dinner salad looks great. I had the pasta pollo pepperone and it was spicy and flavorful. Add a bunch of parm to that and it is amazing! My daughter loved the salmon and my wife enjoyed her chicken tosco. The prices were good and the service was attentive and kept our water filled faithfully. We can't wait to come back. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Chicken Tosca - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

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Great food. Great service. Always satisfied when I eat dinner at this location. Fiancé and I went on a Friday night around 7pm, walked in, no reservation, and were sat right away. Staff was very friendly and hard working. Ordered the sausage and peppers for an appetizer, good but needed a touch of salt and pepper. He ordered the shrimp scampi and I ordered the Pasta Mezzogiorno (I should have ordered this with angel hair, more of a personal preference). The staff is willing to accommodate any special requests, I usually order the house salad to start sub spinach. This place is top notch! read more

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I got terrible food poisoning from eating salmon here. The salmon had a long blackish strip going down it. I was sick and had to take off of work for days. It was my first and last time here. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

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Salvatore scallopini has become a gross point institution. It has a great lunch menu which is served quickly. Dinner service is also nice for a sit down meal. It has a family restaurant feel while having a full service bar. It's not too loud and usually the weight is not long for a table or a place at the bar for dinner. One nice thing about chain restaurants are the uniform standards for the menu and for meal preparation. The servings are more than adequate, and the servers are attentive. The menu is Italian fare and it is easy to swap out ingredients for the pasta. The Italian wedding soup is memorable as is the gnocchi served with Alfredo rather than the standard red meat sauce. The menu is broad enough for people trying to avoid carbs and those who prefer vegetables and salads. Like many restaurants along Mack Avenue, parking can be a little tight sometimes. be prepared to walk a block or so on busy nights. Outdoor service is available including large heaters to keep patrons warm. Buono Appetito! read more

First of all- I discovered this place just driving by and I'm so glad I stopped in! Small place but very cozy and upscale ambiance! Fresh bread is amazing, salad and soup were top notch! Our entrees were impeccable as well. Bottles of wine are reasonably priced, and so is most of their menu! Dessert was also 10/10 Thank you for an amazing experience! read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

My boyfriend and I had dinner at Salvatore Scallopini on a weeknight. We got there around 6:45, and decided to sit on their patio. It's a very cute space. The only negative about the patio is that the chairs are not comfortable. The menu had several good options. They give you a bread basket when you sit down, which was delicious because the bread was very fresh. We choose to have calamari for an appetizer. It was excellent; cooked perfectly and the breading was nicely seasoned. The only thing I wish is that it would have come with lemon. For our entrees I ordered the Filetto Diana, and my date ordered the Lasagna. Both came with soup or salad. I chose the salad with creamy Romano dressing, and my boyfriend chose the minestrone soup. The salad was phenomenal - the dressing was so, so good and it was nice and fresh. My boyfriend said his soup was excellent. The entrees themselves were also excellent. They were delicious, flavorful, made with good quality ingredients, and hit the spot. We also ordered dessert; I ordered the tiramisu and he got the peach cobbler. The tiramisu was great - not too sweet and not too bitter. Basically it was a perfect blend. The peach cobbler was also delicious, it's served with ice cream and warm cobbler with the cold ice cream was yummy. The service was definitely not up to par, and is truly the reason that I am rating a 3 instead of a 4. We had to ask the hostess as well as other waitresses to fill our drinks because our waitress was nowhere to be found for most of our meal. When she was around, she attended to other tables and basically ignored us. Literally my water glass was sitting empty on the side of the table and she walked right by, multiple times. One of the other waitresses brought our appetizer. Our waitress didn't check on us once to see whether we liked the appetizer, or our soup or salad. When she delivered the soup and salad she just set the plate/bowl on the table and walked away immediately without saying a word. It really was kind of odd and turned us off of what was otherwise a really good meal. We both said we felt that she was inattentive because we stuck with water/pop and did not order alcohol. Overall the food was very good so we'll definitely return, but will probably consider carrying out instead of dining in. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Dinner Lasagna Siciliana - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

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Always consistently good food, service and quality like the ambience nothing but good to say thank you for your service

This is restaurant is 100% a favorite in my home! The pasta is my parents and sister favorite, but personally I enjoy the chicken strips (which I know defeats the purpose but is sooo good!). But the #1 thing from here is the potato chips which you need to try!! They are homemade and sooo good! The service is good and doesn't take forever. The overall feel of the restaurant feels nice and fancy but also cozy and happy. I love this restaurant 10/10! read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Potato chips - Italian Near Me - Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan

The food was fine, I wasn't overly excited about any of it. The best part of the meal was the tiramisu, I would absolutely order it again. read more

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