Where to begin? We loved this place so much we went back a second time. I cannot say enough. It…read morebreaks my heart that such a gem is hidden in rundown Portici, where most will never get to experience it. Luigi, the owner(?), was the epitome of Italian hospitality! On our first visit, we arrived far too early for an Italian dinner (shortly after 7PM). We were tired after a long day and did not want to go later. It was immediately clear that as American tourists, we were an unusual sight. The menu did not have a word of English and it seemed most of the waiters did not speak much English. Since the restaurant was nearly empty that early, Luigi doted on us, sending us complimentary antipasti. We were delighted with the whole experience. We did not order a secondo that night, as we were not particularly hungry, but the gnocchi alla Sorrentina was phenomenal. With that memory fresh in our minds, we decided to return two nights later. This time we were eating on Italian time, and when we walked in around 9PM, the place was packed. Yet we had no trouble getting a table. Luigi recognized us immediately and welcomed us warmly. We didn't expect his attention since the place was so busy, but we were blown away by how much time he spent with us. When the power went out suddenly, the food kept coming out without major issues. Extremely professional. The personable service was the best part of this experience, but the food was wonderful, too. The bruschetta was fantastic and we very much enjoyed the bucatini alla Don Salvatore. To be honest, the misto di carne alla brace were not anything special (not bad, just a bit lacking in flavor) but when everything else was so special, we were not disappointed! And I haven't even mentioned the prices! We couldn't believe how inexpensive everything was. My only regret is not trying the pizza that was being made in a brick oven right inside the entrance. Portici is not much of a destination, so sadly, most people will miss this spot. But if you are traveling through on the Circumvesuviana train, it is worth a special stop at Portici via Libertà to eat here. The restaurant is only about half a kilometer from the train station, and if your time there is anything like ours, it will be unforgettable.

There's a lady who's sure... With a word she can get what…read moreshe came for Ooh, ooh, and she's buying the stairway to heaven... La canzone stairway to heaven dei Led zeppelin recita così e io qui nella pizzeria Salvo con una parola ho mangiato tutto ciò che volevo, una frittatina di pasta e patate. Forse il paragone con la scala verso il paradiso non regge ma per me che sono allergica all'uovo poter mangiare una frittatina è stato come toccare il cielo con un dito. Tralasciando le citazioni famose una menzione speciale meritano i prodotti di questo locale, la frittatina, per l'appunto, cioè della semplice pasta e patate avvolta in una pastella nonostante il fritto e nonostante la pastella non risultava per nulla sgradevole e unta, anzi è stata un'esplosione di gusto. Vogliamo parlare delle pizze??? Accanto ai tradizionali gusti il menù presenta le pizze gourmet con prodotti DOC. Io ho assaggiato quella con prosciutto e burrata e nonostante io non ami la pizza poco condita questa appena entra in bocca fa catare un coro d'angeli alle papille gustative. Piacevolmente sorprendente per me che non amo il piccante è stata la diavola che mi ha fatto dimenticare tutta la mia avversione per il bruciore del peperoncino in bocca. I miei commensali hanno potuto gustare ance le zeppoline fritte che io ahimè non posso mangiare perché arricchite col Marsala ma, mi hanno assicurato che sono imperdibili anche se si è colmi dopo la pizza!

Some pizzas may be fancier, but they don't get better than at Salvo. Service is friendly and they…read morekeep things moving along. Atmosphere is lovely.

Had the margarita and the white pizza with sausage and Frairielli and they were both amazing! Crust…read moreis thin and baked to perfection is their brick oven. I recommend the red or white pizzas here! Enjoy!