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    Adriatic Restaurant & Bar

    3.9 (438 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Halloumi Cigars
    Lydia S.

    My date and I enjoyed our night here, especially the halloumi cigars and cauliflower soup. I loved my mocktail, the Holiday Paloma. The ambiance is great. Low lights and not too noisy at all. The bar has one TV on the far side and I'd return to sit there and probably stick to smaller plates. Unfortunately his shrimp scampi wasn't flavorful and everything came out extremely hot. Besides that, a great spot with reasonable prices.

    Lana S.

    My friend and I sat down here around noon during a very busy weekend in October. They have not only an outdoor patio area but plenty of seats inside. My friend and I both got the caramel apple mule which was a fun spin off of a Moscow mule but with caramel apple flavors. We decided to split a few appetizers between us and a margarita pizza. The arancini balls were okay. I thought they had too much breading and not enough cheese inside that makes them gooey and delicious. The lamb chops were seared the perfection and seasoning was on point. The block of feta cheese, tomato and other herbs were great complements to the lamb. The margarita pizza was fresh, thin crust and also very delicious. A nice little lunch with great service from our server.

    Tricia W.

    What a night! Came here last night for Salem's Restaurant week. We started with the oyster mushroom app and the scallop app. Both were delicious. The scallops were so tender. And the oyster mushroom had great tingly flavors and textures. Neither were heavy! Mains: Hubs got the meatballs and I got the halibut. Both cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Finished the night with great cocktails and smiles. Connor our bartender was delightful and great with suggestions. How we have missed this place in three years of living in Salem is beyond me! We already have plans to invite folks here! Well done Adriatic!

    Angela R.

    Who doesn't love Italian food? I know this girl does! We(my sister & I) were ready to slay our food like a dragon. Chris our waiter was sweet like sugar & didn't skip a beat. We decided to sit outside (it was a beautiful day & plus we wanted to be seated right away only outside seating was available asap). We kicked things off w/ lamb lollipops(tomatoes,feta cheese,cucumbers,cheese,pickled onions,olive,mint oil) & a basket of bread (carb heaven) for the table. For my entree,I chose the chicken parmesan(tomatoes,mozzarella,homemade rigatoni,basil oil) & my sister chose the rigatoni bolognese(homemade rigatoni,bolognese ragu,Parmesan). The lamb lollipops were cooked to perfection. Cosi buono (so good in Italian)! It was savory & tender. The flavor was flavoring! The bread was hard & cold (very heartbreaking b/c I love me some bread).My chicken Parmesan hit so hard I almost got knocked out. The sauce was very flavory & the rigatoni was fresh! I was disappointed in the chicken it was soggy on the top & kind of burnt on the bottom(like the chef was distracted watching TikTok vids). If it weren't for that it would be perfecto. I sampled my sister's bolognese & it was delish. It was your traditional ragu but w/ a twist(rigatoni not the flat pasta). It was very meaty! We decided to skip on dessert b/c there wasn't much of a selection. We weren't digging any of the options. Overall, gr8 vibes,amazing pasta/sauce,dreamy lamb lollipops, & Chris made my pasta heart skip a beat from the wow level service!

    Alessandra R.

    Came here during my annual trip to Salem. My sister and I decided to sit outside so we could be seated faster, and the weather made it totally worth it. Our server, Chris, was great very friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. We shared three dishes: the chicken parmesan, the rigatoni bolognese, and the lamb chops appetizer (cooked medium). The presentation on the lamb chops was really nice and they tasted good, but the portion was a bit skimpy compared to ones I had in the past. The bolognese was delicious, it paired well with the chicken parmesan. The chicken parmesan had good flavor, especially with the fresh rigatoni, but the bottom crust had a strange texture that made it less enjoyable than it could have been. We also ordered the bread, which cost $3. While most places serve bread for free, it was warm, fresh, and honestly worth it. I would definitely order it again.. Overall, the food tasted good, the service was excellent, and sitting outside was a nice touch. A few small critiques, but I'd go back especiallyy with Chris as our server!

    Lamb Lollipops
    Rebecca M.

    I have had good and okay experiences at Adriatic. The food is delicious and has great flavor. Most recently, I noticed that the service has gotten much better than prior visits. Adriatic has a decent amount of seating (indoor and outdoor).

    Lobster ravioli - look at those chunks!
    O G.

    Lucky choice was rewarded with quality food. We had a lobster pasta, grilled brocolini loaded with garlic, grilled cauliflower with yogurt sauce and lollipop lamb chops, which were delicious The pasta was loaded with lobster with a tomato cream vodka sauce and had slices of yellow squash and pomegranate. Very good. Everything was well made and presented, and the vegetable dishes were solid. My only quibble is that they did not have any specials and apparently never do. For a restaurant celebratring their 14th anniversary the next day, who am I to tell them what to do, but would be a nice change for the next 14 years. Our waiter was excellent!

    Danielle G.

    Located close to the heart of downtown Salem, I think this would still be considered downtown, we were able to get a reservation here on a Friday night, which was nice because Salem in October can be extremely busy. We went for our anniversary, they sat us at a nice table, Service was extremely friendly and attentive. Food was pretty good, my husband got the Bolognese which he said was pretty basic, but was good. My pizza was a little gooey underneath, but crispy on top, but it was fine. They have a full bar and easy to find location.

    Torii L.

    Incredible service and amazing food. Our group of 6 had an incredible experience here for a girls trip to Salem. We had the salmon, cavatelli, shrimp risotto, and penne primavera and it was all delicious

    Paula C.

    Super calm Italian restaurant in the middle of Salem and walking distance from the Essex area so it's quieter. It was a good place for dinner during Halloween weekend when everywhere was just nuts. I got the spicy salami flat bread which was delicious. Our waiter was friendly and entertaining. Sodas are not free refills btw. It was $4 to refill my coke.

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    Incredible meal. Had the Halumi cigars and the shrimp risotto! Top notch food, everyone at our table was happy with their meal !

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    The food was horrible, made me sick. The staff was very nice. however, would not go there again for the food. but great service

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    Everything is fantastic the prepared my pizza exactly the way I want. Kaci is so awesome!!! Love you guys.

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    Nice restaurant with great service. Food was good and ready quickly. Nice variety of options

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    Ask the Community - Adriatic Restaurant & Bar

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes, dogs are allowed on the patio.

    Would you say it's a good place for a couple To have their wedding dinner? Just the two of them? Romantic?

    I would think so. They have a couple of "window booths" that might be nice.

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