We had our wedding at Salvatore's in May 2017, and I don't even know where to begin singing their praises! We had a long, frustrating and exhausting wedding venue search, until we walked in to Salvatore's! It was honestly a breath of fresh air! We met with Suzi who walked us through everything, leaving no questions unanswered. After our tour, we could not stop beaming and before we even made it home, we emailed Suzi to reserve our date! From there everything was smooth sailing! They responded to every email quickly and thoroughly, there was no guess work or surprises. At one point I even asked "this is too easy, whats the catch?!", well, there is NO CATCH!! They worked seamlessly with our other vendors too, which is a huge plus! Finally our wedding day rolled around and I have never been more relaxed and comfortable. Normally I am pretty high-strung, type-A, but on the wedding day I left it all in Suzi and Lauran's hands and the day was smooth sailing! They really did make our day perfect and our guests still rave about the food, drinks and atmosphere! If you are looking for a beautiful, vintage Chicago venue that provides delicious food and top notch service, look no further than Salvatore's! read more

I attended a friends wedding reception here at Salvatores in November! The space was beautiful and the food was fantastic! They did such a wonderful job and I would absolutely recommend anyone that is looking to host their celebration in the city, to check them out! Thanks for the great event and making my friends wedding dreams come true! read more

We had our wedding reception here and have dined on several other occasions. The atmosphere is great and the food has been terrific. If you get invited to a private party (or are thinking of throwing one) the veal is definitely not to be missed if it's on the menu. The Veal Tortellini is spectacular. read more

I was contacted by Salvatore's and told that it was not true that their entrees were prepared with MSG. The person answering the replied confused MSG with gluten free. There entrees do not have MSG. I am changing the stars to 5 and I have no reservations about anyone having a reception or enjoying dinner at Salvatore's. read more

This is not a real review, but I feel obligated to write it because I'm pretty sure the folks at Salvatore's are "connected" in some way. I mean, I'm a pretty sassy gal. I buck convention and always question authority, but I quietly nodded my head and obeyed every time one of the waiters gave me a stern look or pointed their finger at me as if they were saying "don't mess with us, Missy, or you'll sleep with the fishes!" Of course, I don't know this for a fact and I'm not trying to slander anyone, but the staff at Salvatore's knows how to keep people in line. Even me. On to the review... I recently went to a wedding at Salvatore's and they did a nice job. The ceremony was held in the dining room and then we adjourned to another dining room and outdoor patio while they added tables and chairs to the area where the ceremony was held. This was an appetizer wedding and the waiters made sure that everyone got some food and the things that I tried were delicious. The bartenders were very nice and no ones glass ever went empty (which is no easy task when you have a bunch of Irish and English people in the house!) I really enjoyed the outdoor patio. It was secluded and had a real "back yard" feel to it. Also, the restaurant itself is tucked in a nice little area of Lincoln Park, which makes it feel very homey and exclusive. The folks at Salvatore's do a lot of weddings and it shows. They ran everything like clockwork. read more

My husband I were married at Salvatore's. The wedding was a fantastic success, in no small part due to the amazing attention to detail on the part of the phenomenal Salvatore's staff! If you're looking for a beautiful, wonderful wedding venue, then guess what? You've found it. Salvatore's provided everything we wanted in a venue and then some, and we're incredibly grateful to them that our wedding was so tremendously awesome. Suzi and Amanda were very thoughtful, responsive, and kind. They were full of wonderful ideas -- we came in slightly below the minimum required for a Saturday booking, and they suggested some really novel ways to satisfy our guests that everyone really appreciated. For example, we had grilled cheese and sliders as midnight snacks: not surprisingly, everyone loved them. They also had excellent ideas for the wedding itself and even served as organizers and planners. I never felt like I needed a professional wedding planner with them on the job. Particularly Suzi is amazing at what she does: I liked Amanda very much but Suzi was the linchpin of our entire experience. We are incredibly grateful for the hard work she did to make our wedding a tremendous success, and we always felt like we were in very capable hands indeed. Not a surprise, considering how many weddings she orchestrates! The day of, the venue was pleasantly full but not crowded at all. We had 140 people attending our wedding (not small by any means) and Salvatore's fit us all amply with room to spare. Hors d'oeuvres and dancing in the ballroom were pretty much perfect: there were enough people to get a good feeling for mingling and dancing, but there was always ample space at the bar or the more quiet foyer if one wanted a small break from the festivities. We had 17 tables in the dining room, and it could probably have easily fit three more without difficulty, so everyone had enough room to get around during dinner too. The ceremony itself was beautiful. Salvatore's is a very photogenic place, and with all our flowers and guests it was even more amazing. Everything was set up perfectly for the ceremony, and the Salvatore's staff rapidly and efficiently switched everything from ceremony to dining room while we were enjoying food and cocktails in the ballroom. Every transition happened without a hitch, an incredible credit to the professionalism of the establishment. And let me glow for a second about the food! I really wanted a venue where good food wasn't just an afterthought. Salvatore's provided in spades. The dishes we were served at the wedding were just as good as at our tasting, and were also some of the most excellent Italian I've had. Try the tortellini casalinga in particular, it's to die for. And we had multiple people tell us that the tiramisu was the best they've had, and I would actually agree with them. That we could get such amazing food for our wedding and satisfy all 140 guests (including one vegan and one gluten intolerant) speaks volumes to the level of service and satisfaction Salvatore's provides. Also, if you have the opportunity to meet Mr. Salvatore himself, you should definitely do so! He was on-hand during the ceremony and pushed my wheelchair-bound nephew up and down the ramps they provided, and at the end of the evening, he was there to help me load up the car with our presents. Definitely the picture of a gracious and friendly host. Suzi and Amanda even dealt with last-minute changes with aplomb. A week before the wedding I realized we didn't have standing tables in the ballroom or ribbons to tie the tablecloths at the bottom. Suzi somehow arranged everything despite the lateness of my realization, and on the day of everything was just as I imagined it would be. But perhaps the best part of Salvatore's is they really do take care of just about everything. They take care of your service, your dinner, and your reception; they provide food and cake and alcohol -- really all we had to find ourselves was flowers, DJ, and whatever linens Salvatore's doesn't have on-hand. Salvatore's provides recommended vendors for all additional services they don't do themselves. And Salvatore's prices were more than reasonable: I felt like I got a superb value for the amount of money I spent, and the huge variety of services they provided. If you can't tell from the length of my review and the glowing praise I've lavished on them, my wedding was special in no small part because of Salvatore's amazing services and wonderful establishment. I'm incredibly grateful for everything they've done for me -- I feel like they went way, way above and beyond the call of duty. If you're on this page reading this review, then let me tell you now: your search for your venue is over. You should definitely, definitely choose Salvatore's to do your wedding. read more

I had my wedding this past June at Salvatore. Pros: - Reasonable price although we upgraded our menu to include filet mignon. - Suzi and Lauren were very organized and answered all my questions very promptly. - very accommodating as I needed to go check the venue to figure out how to decorate, table linen set up etc - nice decor. Bear in mind this is not a 5 Star hotel type decor but it's very cosy - perfect for small weddings, we had 60 people and fits perfectly - have an outdoor patio where we had our ceremony - food is good, claimed by guests There were some undelightful experience we encountered: - during the reception, both my maid of honor and bridesmaid encountered rudeness by the coordinator (I am unsure if it's Suzi or Lauren) handling the events throughout the night - although we didn't directly pay for the West room we used the West room for changing, our total fee paid far exceeded the West room cost though not explicitly stated in the contract, however my bridesmaid tried to change but close down the curtain so they couldn't be seen but was told cannot touch the curtain. I thought that was rather unaccommodating but we let it go. Then at the end of the night, I told my family to take the big vase flowers home, Suzi end up having a conflict with my family arguing about the vase. I thought the best way to handle this was to either check with me or my maid of honor. But arguing with the brides family at the end of the wedding night left me a really bad taste in my mouth until today. I told Suzi the next day and she did apologized but my family were very mad still as they were the one in the argument. - Suzi and Lauren were very professional but that's about it. They won't get too personal getting to know you. - some of the staff were clueless, before we left the night, I asked if there was any cake remaining, the waiter said no and he checked. The next day when I came back to pick up my decor, Suzi passed me the top of the cake which she said she kept it for me, which of course was pleasantly surprised. Overall I must give credit when credit is due. The event went smoothly with no hiccups. It's just things behind the scenes (maid of honor, bridesmaid, family members) encounter rudeness from the coordinators. But otherwise the guests had fun since they didn't have to deal with the event. That's also why i knock out one star. read more

I went here for a wedding and it was amazing. The service from the bartender to the waitstaff was top notch. The drinks were nice and stiff and served fast. I was really impressed with the veal tortellini. read more

We had our wedding reception here, and have dined only one other time. The service was excellent and the food is very good, very authentic. Our wedding reception was perfect - the atmosphere is romantic and very classy. The service again, was excellent, and the food was great. We paid for valet parking for all of the guests at our wedding, but we usually spend a lot of time looking for parking when we come here to stop by for dinner. My husband doesn't "do" valet for some reason. Haha. Anyhow, I can't stress enough that the atmosphere, service, and food are all worth a stop at Salvatore's. The only star lost to this great establishment is because the Event Coordinator here can be quite rude, and even tried to change the pricing conditions on our contract at the last minute. I found her to be unprofessional at times and I was embarrassed that she treated my wedding coordinator so rudely. read more

Our daughter had her wedding there about 4 years ago....and it was WONDERFUL....the setting was perfect; the food was excellent (just the tasting several months in advance was a great meal); the several rooms worked out great...bar / dance floor separate from the dining; other rooms also...all great....follow their lead on stuff like a DJ etc...they know their stuff.... good thing....reasonable (very) pricing versus the downtown hotels.... read more

My husband and I got married here in December and it was beyond all of our dreams! Working with Lauren was so easy and she welcomed and answered all of our questions. The day of went off without a hitch and they were able to work out all of my visions and work seamlessly with all of our vendors. And of course, the food was phenomenal as well! I wish I could do it all over again!! read more

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Salvatore's is a beautiful venue, in which a wonderful wedding can happen. However.....The owner is very unprofessional. My fiancee and I looked at Salvatore's at the beginning of our search and really liked it, but wanted to see what else was out there. Soon after we realized that it's one of the nicer venues. During this whole time Salvatore's kept calling us, checking in on our decision, which was thoughtful. My fiancee and I had a discussion that we were going to see it again, and if we liked it we would choose it. My fiancee was going to Boston over the weekend though, so I was the only person seeing it. If I liked it my fiancee would see it Monday when she got back. We called them up on Thursday to put a hold on our wedding date just in case. They said great we will hold it for 5 days. I set up a meeting with Amanda from Salvatore's for Saturday. My parents called me that Friday before I was supposed to meet Amanda and told me they were going to be in town. I thought cool they can see my final venue choices. I reached out to Amanda to change the time to accommodate my parents and she said great, bring them too. Amanda showed my parents and me the venue space, which is lovely, and said (make sure you read this twice) "If any one wants the space, WE WILL GIVE YOU 24 HOURS." My parents and I loved it and I said "Thank you, the next step will be for my fiancee to see it when she comes back." HERE IS WHERE IT GETS DICEY: Now on Sunday morning, I get an e-mail from Amanda saying that there is another couple interested in our date you have 24 hrs. Ok, we have to decide! Then at 2:50PM on Sunday, Amanda calls me and says "A couple wants to put a deposit down, we need an answer immediately!" I panicked and said "What about the 24 hrs?" Amanda said that the owner wants a decision now, we will give you until 3:30PM. I called up my fiancee and asked if she wanted it we had to decide NOW! Then I came back to my senses. Never did Amanda say if a couple wanted to sign we had to let them know immediately. My fiancee and I both called (separately) and all Amanda could say was "It's the owner's policy, it's the owner's policy" Not once did Amanda make this clear to me, my fiancee, or my parents! I don't want a venue relationship that starts with strong-arming me to make a decision, not to mention revoking it's policy. What else is next if we (or YOU) sign? This was the absolute most unprofessional experience with any venue we experienced. It's stressful enough to find a venue, but to change policies because the owner wants to make a sale is low class, especially since they were negotiating on price with us and I am pretty certain we were dropped because the other couple would pay the full venue price (North of $20,000). I do want to point out that Amanda was professional through the whole experience and got caught as the messenger for the owner. Amanda was very hospitable and really did a great job in working with my fiancee and me. Unfortunately her owner doesn't understand client relationships. As you can see from the other reviews, I'm sure they put on a nice wedding and reception, but ask yourself if you want to be dealing with an owner who cares more about $$$ than your wedding day. I'll pass. read more

I had my wedding and reception at Salvatore's. To keep things simple I will do a list form: Pros 1. Suzi and Amanda are great. They are always thinking ahead, and are extremely well organized and prepared. 2. the food is delicious - which is INCREDIBLY important when trying to feed a large crowd. I highly suggest the tortellini casalinga. 3. The venue is fantastic, it has charm and didnt feel like a banquet hall. 4. If you cannot afford many decorations - thats ok - this place looks great without it. Cons 1. the only thing is the fact that it is on a funky one way street - not that big of a deal, but a pain when heading there to drop things off etc. Thank you again for everything! read more

I just had my wedding reception here this past weekend and I just have to say that it could not have been better. Suzi and Amra are amazing to work with and really make the entire day worry-free. They handled all of the day-of set up so that I could just enjoy my wedding day. The food is incredible and I have gotten so many compliments on how beautiful the venue is. Hands down holding my reception at Salvatore's was the best wedding decision that I made. read more

We had our wedding reception here, and it was wonderful! It's a great setting for a small/medium sized wedding, I believe it only seats around 170. The interior is beautiful, with the dark hardwood, black & white checkered floor, it's very classy and elegant. The food was amazing (and we got many compliments from guests). Of course we're biased, but some of the best food we've had at a wedding was here. The service was top notch, and the only lost star is due to one of the event coordinators. There are 2 -- one is super nice and friendly and the other is an uppity, rude, snot. I won't mention any names. The rude one was working the night of our wedding, and I'm pretty sure she never put our candy buffet out, yet lied to us about it. Water under the bridge at this point, but nevertheless, rude. Overall, they did an excellent job. We couldn't be happier with our wedding reception here, and our guests all agreed!! read more

My husband and I have visited Salvatore's a handful of times within the last couple months and we can't wait to go back. Since they are only open Thursday through Sunday, it's hard to find a time when they are open and not hosting a wedding. The food is fresh and delicious. My husband loves their veal dishes, and repeatedly tells me that they are the best he's had in years. They have great bruchetta, their house salad is perfect with their enjoyable house dressing, and their pastas are outstanding. It's obvious to me that they have been in business for years for a reason. They definitely know what they are doing! The decor is wonderful and very old world charm. read more

You should definitely get married at Salvatore's! My husband and I knew that we wanted to get married in the city of Chicago and we are so happy we found Salvatore's! We fell in love with its classic beauty, old school Chicago vibe, and beautiful surroundings (the patio, courtyard, tree-lined street, and beautiful Lincoln Park neighborhood) and it was actually a reasonably-priced option in the city, especially compared to other choices out there. Oh, and all the food was DELICIOUS (get the cheesy tortellini and the tiramisu!), the dance floor was huge, and the service and bartenders were so amazing that none of our 155 guests ever had to wait for a drink (and the drinks, especially our specialty drinks, were delicious and the staff was so accommodating of our requests!). No waiting in lines at Salvatore's! Suzi and Lauran were also awesome to work with! They were incredibly fast responding to emails and never seemed frustrated by all my questions. They were super accommodating with when we could drop off/pick-up our decor, let us visit the venue many times, accommodated food allergy requests, and so much more. Because of their help, we didn't feel we needed a day-of-coordinator (that said, if you're very nitpicky about things, I might get a day-of coordinator or at least be really specific with how you want things set up and to run on the day-of with Suzi and Lauran - they are super detail oriented and delivered on all our requests, but you have to provide them with those details!) One big question I had when choosing Salvatore's was the layout. I knew I wanted a non-traditional wedding venue but was really worried about having the dinner in a separate room as the dancing. Turns out there was nothing to be worried about - because the dancing happened in a separate room (with tables for sitting and its own bar), the dance floor was packed all night. We had such a fun night. One other thing to note - we had 155 people and the place felt perfectly full. I think it would be too tight if you expect more than 174 guests (don't forget, there's always drop-off from your original invite list). But this is something to keep in mind - if you have a 200 person wedding, this might not be the space for you! I'm smiling so big just thinking about the amazing wedding day we had at Salvatore's thanks to Suzi, Lauran, and the amazing Salvatore's staff. I would recommend Salvatore's to others in a heartbeat! read more

Ken & Rebecca - Married at Salvatore's Sept 14 2013 Salvatore's is a fantastic venue for a wedding. That's it. Fantastic! The neighborhood is a tree lined charmer in the middle of Lincoln park. You can't miss the ambiance and tender slivers of light poking their way to the flowers. Once you enter Salvatore's, you're kind of transported to another era where craftsmanship of woodwork was decorative and embellishing. Suzi and Amanda are probably going to be the first people you meet. They're so approachable and wonderfully accommodating. Aside from Amanda, we discovered everyone there has been working as a team more than 10+ and 15+ years. We were very well taken care of - and so was our event material; that was huge! (Gifts, vendor packages, table favors, special family cake cutting knife, you name it!) We were never drawn away from the fun of our wedding day. They knew what the vendors needed, and when they needed it. They knew how to handle late quests and what to do with last minute changes. We knew what to expect from other reviews we had read. So we let them do what they do best. And we are so grateful that we did!! Some of our guests still comment on our wedding and how great everything was. THAT, is incredibly special to us. Oh, and I know you've waited long for this - YES, the food is great! And for the cake? Take their recommendation on the bakery. Our cake tasted sooooo good and was decorated perfectly! They really do deliver great food, talent, experience, and ambience! Would we change anything? Would we have wanted something to be different? We do regret not getting out to the patio during cocktails. That may not be an option for everyone depending on weather and the wedding package. But it was for us and we would have made it a point to enjoy the patio and gardens more. Also, late guests (or guest speakers). This was our only hiccup. We didn't like the late start. However, as we have an honest look back on it, we're just not sure there's anything that can be done differently to avoid it and Salvatore's used their experience to handle it nicely. We still go to Salvatore's for a brunch or a dinner when they're open for that; the food, ambiance, and staff are that good! Ishmial and Reggie are your lead wait staff...they're poised and skillful at what they do. And they have such big smiles...I don't know how many times I lost my napkin to the floor to get up from the table. But Ishmial had a new napkin in the shape of something or other at my spot on the table every time. It's not just a wedding venue. Make it your place. Let it be a great memory! You get to return to the place where the special day was at for another dinner or brunch. How many couples or families get to do that? read more

This seems like the summer of weddings for me; I've attended more weddings this year than ever before. One of which was at Salvatore's in Lincoln Park. This was was one of those places that was not at all what I expected. From the outside, it's a pretty unassuming storefront that looks pretty dated. You walk in and the foyer tries really hard to be elegant but falls short... Kinda like the rest of the place. There are 2 bars; which is nice but not particularly convenient to get to depending on where you're seated for dinner. On the topic of seating, this place is a bit small and can be a bit cramped. The food was great and the service was good bothare probably the redeeming qualities of this place. The large dance floor was in a completely separate room and had a cocktail lounge feel to it. Once I got over the aesthetics of this place and had a few drinks, all was good! read more

My husband and I had our wedding at Salvatore's on May 18, 2019. It's a hidden gem in Lincoln Park and we are so happy we stumbled upon it! The venue is classic and elegant. It fit our 140 guests perfectly. The price is just incredible for a downtown Chicago wedding. We loved that we paid one price for everything and didn't have to worry about upgrading so many details because everything that comes with Salvatore's is top notch. Suzi and Lauran were amazing to work with! From the very beginning they are so helpful with every little detail and they truly know their stuff. Our favorite part by far was the food! My favorite part of wedding planning was easily the tasting. We did family style with caesar salad, two pastas and one chicken dish. Our guests still haven't stopped talking about how delicious all of the food was and they were so happy they got to try a little bit of everything. I was so happy to hear that we got a wedding cake or tiramisu included too, but the tiramisu is hands down the best we've ever had! The service during dinner was exceptional. The bar selection was perfect and came with many options in beer, wine and liquors. The bartenders were outstanding and no one waited long for a drink. We loved having two bars with one removed from the dance floor for guests who needed a quick break from dancing too. Our wedding was an unforgettable night and we are so happy we had it at Salvatore's! read more

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This is truly an elegant, sophisticated, and classy wedding venue! My daughter's wedding and reception were held here recently! Absolutely perfect setting! The food rates five stars in quality, presentation, and taste as well! read more

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I have been to two company Christmas parties here and let me tell you, everything from the free valet parking, to the loveliness of the venue the delicious appetizers to the top shelf liquor to the outstanding, delicious food everything was excellent. Their waitstaff is professional and pleasant, the appetizers were hot or cold, delicious and abundant. You know how it is coming to these, you are famished and thirsty, They're excellent barmen were quick and efficient. everyone had a great time and complimented the food, there were no complaints, save one that they didn't have Malibu Rum or Midori liquor. We are having our company Christmas party here again. 3rd time in a row. Great place. read more

I have to give my venue 5 stars, because they rocked!! The venue is beautiful and provides an intimate feel in a city setting. We had around 125 and it suited us perfectly. Suzi took care of all our details from start to finish. She was amazing and I have to give her major props. When we arrived after the ceremony, everything was setup exactly how I wanted it to be and they took care of the entire cleanup. We did the package which included apps,dinner, top shelf open bar and our cake. The food was amazing and the booze kept things lively. If you are getting married, I highly encourage you to check out Salvatore's. read more

I had my wedding ceremony and reception at Salvatore's. It was a wonderful experience - Suzi and Amanda are amazing. Always available to answer questions, organized and always willing to help. The day itself was great, everything was set up, Suzi was there from beginning to end, just making sure everything was moving along as it should. She was there for the rehersal, and everything was always organized before hand. In the end, I felt like a guest at my own wedding. The food was great, the staff was great - and all the things that happen the day after - e.g picking up the flowers, gifts, whatever - it was all taken care of as well. Salvatore's is timeless and classic - it didnt need any special uplighting, decorating, linens or ...whatever else folks spend a bunch of money on. It was perfect and beautiful as is. Our guests and I had a wonderful time. read more

I truly cannot say enough great things about this venue and their staff. Suzi and Lauran made our special day stress-free and it turned out to be the perfect. They seemed to anticipate every need before we even realized it ourselves from bustling my dress, to arranging the flowers, to answering questions from the guests, they were there to help. Our guests could not stop raving about the food and the atmosphere. If we had to do it all over again, there is no doubt that we would pick Salvatore's again. read more

We were referred to Salvatores by a friend that works in the wedding industry. Upon our first meeting with Suzi, we knew that we had found the right place for our reception. Suzi and Lauran were very professional and provided thoughtful advice and direction to our reception planning. They offered suggestions and covered details that we did not even think of when planning! They helped make the process much easier and seamless. The entire staff at Salvatore's was polite and positive. Each vendor that we worked with praised Suzi and Lauran as being knowledgeable and dedicated to costumer service. We could not have asked for a better experience! Thanks ladies and the entire staff at Salvatore's! We will be back for holiday brunches. The food was delicious! read more

We had our ceremony/reception at Salvatore's on August 24, 2018. I can't say enough positive things about Suzi & Lauren along the with entire staff. What a beautiful night! From day one, they were very attentive, accommodating, organized and beyond helpful throughout the whole process. I felt no need to even consider a wedding planner thanks to the help at Salvatore's. The words used to describe our wedding and the venue that were repeated over and over from our guests- classy, timeless,vintage Chicago, elegant, charming. I couldn't agree more! Everyone loved the food (and that is coming from a wedding full of Italians). Staff was very efficient and on top of all the needs/requests of the guests throughout the whole night. I was most blown away with how quickly and efficiently the staff transformed the dinning room during the cocktail hour, after the ceremony. It was amazing! It looked exactly liked I had envisioned. I dropped off candles, framed pictures, place cards, etc. earlier in the week and just briefly went over with them what I wanted. The final results were perfect! I would highly recommend Salvatore's to anyone looking to get married in Chicago. Reasonable prices (for Chicago), amazing and attentive staff, the list goes on and on. Thank you again Suzi, Lauren and the entire staff! read more

I've attended many weddings, not only in Chicago, but all over the US and I've got to say, from start to finish, the experience I had a Salvatore's was among the best I've been to. From the beautiful setting, the attentive and well above average service, to the amazing food, I feel that the entire crew at Salvatore's have the wedding game down pretty well. I would have no problem attending another wedding here and would go as far as to recommend it as a site to anyone who would listen to the very positive experience my newly married friends and their attendees had at this beautiful event. read more

If you are not sure where to host a wedding ceremony and/or reception, please do yourself a favor and come here! Salvatore's can accommodate all party sizes and you will NOT be disappointed! For us, we had a small 25 person wedding, and we were treated as if we had a large 300 person wedding! I am not from the Chicago area and planned this from Erie, PA via email and one visit. Here are some of the highlights: -Amra and Suzi were very attentive! -The location is beautiful and well kept for an old-charm appeal! And by old-charm I do not mean out-dated! We had our ceremony on the patio, which was beautiful! The ceiling lighting is a nice touch! Dinner/Reception in the Pasta and Vino rooms. It was perfect! -The food was amazing! My guests all stated they have never walked away from a wedding so full before! We gave options for the chicken venzannia, the tortellini (veal), and a simple light rotini dish. -I am gluten free and they were able to accommodate that! -And the price...we opted for an afternoon wedding due to out of town guests, and the reception was so inexpensive! I am still amazed how reasonable the prices were for the value! -Amra suggested Oak Mill bakery for our cake. We went with the red velvet with cream cheese. Bill at Oak Mill really listened to what I wanted and delivered it exactly! The cake was one of the best, if not THE best red velvet I have ever had! -Also, do not feel you need to hire a super expensive DJ. I found a gentleman from Craigslist and he was so very reasonable. Feel free to email me and ask me about him. He even brought a 2nd soundboard for the kids to play with and pretend they were DJ'ing! I could not have imagined a better day! I know you probably want to know any cons about the place. I truly can not think of one. Since I did plan this from afar, I had a lot of questions and emails. Sometimes my emails would take a couple days to get answered, not all the time. But that was about the only thing I can think of. If you are still deciding where to have your special event, do yourself a favor and check out Salvatore's! read more

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The food was excellent, the service was very good, the ambiance was nice, but it lacked a little something for me to give it 5 stars. First of all, I have not been here in many years. We were about the only table being served, so it was as though we had the restaurant to ourselves. We only heard the employees talking in the bar area, and that was sort of tacky. If I were the manager, I would have not only paid more attention to those dining in the restaurant - but I would have checked on the tables and asked how things are. I would have also comped a few aperitifs and/or some desserts - I think because they do so many weddings, they really don't care about the regular diners as they did when their partner was there years ago - that's my opinion. Again, nothing was really wrong, but it lacked that intimate feeling - possibly candles on the tables, some music (that you could hear)? Maybe a live piano player? God knows they have 1 piano in the lobby. Like I said, the food was great, but it just didn't earn 5 stars in my book. To me if the food is that good, then make the atmosphere match the food. read more

The service was fantastic! A great atmosphere and reminded me of a classic Chicago venue. The bathroom could have used more attention.

My husband and I held our wedding reception at Salvatore's this fall and I am still getting compliments about how fabulous our wedding was. It is an absolutely beautiful venue, with vintage charm that you really can't find anywhere else in the city. The coordinators at the venue, Suzi and Lauran were extremely professional, responsive, patient and so fun to work with. They really made sure they understood our vision and helped us every step of the way. I must have sent them 100 emails during the planning process and everything was always answered quickly. The food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, every dish was perfect and our guests raved about it all night - especially the vodka pasta and the tiramisu. I wish I could go back and eat there right now. The tasting was so fun - make sure you come hungry! The drinks and the service were outstanding - they were all so professional kind to all 200 of our guests. People were drinking martini's, manhattans and all kinds of specialty drinks (which are included in your package). The venue also had a super cute patio that made for the perfect getaway space during the evening - although the dance floor was the place to be! The garden is perfect for some intimate bride and groom shots as well. If you are considering a wedding in Chicago, don't wait - book Salvatores now, you won't regret it. read more

Salvatore's for our reception venue was the best decisions. We have so many good memories from our wedding day and it's all thanks to this place. Absolutely perfect!!! very classy and elegant great choice!!. The food was also delicious, really so good. the service is nice and impeccable. Suzy and Lauren good planning wedding and they helped coordinate all our wedding day needs. Our guest could not stop raving about the food and atmosphere. Thank you so much!! "Highly recommended". had the most wonderful wedding reception at Salvatore's read more

Where do I begin...? My husband and I got married on 8/18/18 and had the BEST experience at Salvatore's. Lauran and Suzi are f*@king awesome. I don't think people realize how attentive, accommodating, and personable they are for just being the VENUE coordinators... We truly felt like they were our very own wedding planners throughout the process, especially day of. We were especially lucky to be able to create such a great relationship with Lauran, who was our main contact for our wedding day. My ratings go as follows: Wedding package/pricing - 5/5... You can't get much better for the city of Chicago! Responsiveness/communication - 5/5... See first paragraph. awesome. Accommodation - 5/5... If you have a question, just ask! We felt like they were usually able to accommodate our needs based on our ideas, day of scheduling, etc Staff/service - 5/5... When you don't "notice" anything, I feel like that's that's usually a good sign :)... bars were never too crowded, it was easy to get drinks, food came on time, etc Food - 5/5 ... Ok this is a big one, our guests are STILL talking about the food, especially the veal tortellini. Someone actually asked me the other day if they could get take out... DJ/Dancing - 5/5... I gotta give Style Matters (DJ Max) credit for this one, because he KILLED it. But the space is perfect for one big, awesome dance party. Ambiance - 5/5... While our Florist (Steve's Flowers) completely made my vision come to life, the space in which we were working with that was perfect... dark wood, tile floor entrance with beautiful grand piano, adorable outdoor patio, 2 separate bars, one room for dinner and a separate room for dancing... It was plenty of space for our 170 guests, but also felt romantic and intimate. I could go on and on and on... But I will wrap it up by saying we will continue to refer friends and family to this venue... Thank you so much again Lauran and Suzi for helping us create the best day of our lives! Love, Laura & Adam read more

After marrying my husband, choosing Salvatores for our reception venue was the best decision I have ever made! From the very first meeting, Suzi and Lauren were clear about everything. Having looked at other places it was a breath of fresh air to have everything laid out plain and simple. There were no hidden fees or charges that they snuck up on us later and suzi and lauren took the time throughout the entire wedding process to answer any questions we had. Now to the fun stuff! So yes, Salvatores was great about the business side of the wedding planning process but can we talk about how everything else at Salavtores is above and beyond perfect! The space at Salvatores is vintage chicago meets glamour. Its a beautiful venue inside and out! From the black and white tiles in the entryway to the two grand pianos. to how the space looks lit with candles, Salvatores is a hidden gem! It is located in the middle of lincoln park but being hidden on a side street gives you the seclusion you would want while still having a big city wedding. Now, the food...the food! If you choose Salvatores (which you should!) if you talk to anyone who has been at an event there, the first thing they will say to you is how good the food is! It is seriously soooo good! People remember what you feed them and I guarantee that everyone will love what Salvatores serves. They also accommodate gluten free, food allergies and vegetarians. The service is also impeccable. Everyone was so kind and accommodating to all our guest and no one went hungry or thirsty. Now the best part if you choose Salvatores, Suzi and Lauren! They are there for you to help calm down wedding planning nerves.They answered all our question quickly and they helped coordinate all our wedding day needs. They set up the room perfectly and Lauren the entire night made sure everything ran smoothly. We will never forget our wedding and Salvatores was such a huge part of that and we can never thank them enough! read more

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We had our wedding here in June 2018 and couldn't have been happier with the service we received. Suzie and Lauran were so helpful and patient. All their recommended vendors worked out wonderfully. Would recommend this place for anyone getting married. They helped make our day one I'll remember and cherish forever. Our guests had an absolute blast. read more

We got married at the end of November at Salvatore's. It was truly an amazing experience. I am not the type of girl who had a wedding album together since she was 6 - so the whole experience was overwhelming at times. Suzi and Amanda were absolutely wonderful to work with; they answered all of my questions (even silly ones!) very promptly - as a bride that was very important to me - they were professional, and so accommodating. The food at our wedding was amazing - all of our guests loved the apps, dinner, and late night snacks! It was very important to us to have plated dinner for our guests and to have open bar - in Chicago that is very difficult to find without spending an arm and a leg, and Salvatore's made everything possible. They were truly a blessing, and I highly recommend this venue - we had an excellent experience. Thank you!! read more

We cannot say enough good about Salvatore's and the fantastic staff. My wife and I chose Salvatore's for our wedding reception based on a word of mouth recommendation and we couldn't have been happier with our decision. Suzi and Lauran were unbelievably helpful and accommodating; the food was incredible; great atmosphere in an intimate setting. read more

Disappointed in all food and management service. Bread was dry when served and food portions were small not hot and only adequate in taste. Management was not pleasant in accommodating needs the day of event read more

Total disappointment when I came here on a Sunday night. The wait staff was not attentive at all. We had to wait nearly 10 mins after we were done for them to see that we needed the check, after asking them twice. I ordered the pasta primavera which was bland, to say the least! My friend ordered the tortellini and that was not good either, considering it had a cream sauce to it. The best thing on the menu was the bread that was served to us as we waited for our meals. read more