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Sal's Italian Restaurant

3.6 (47 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Italian
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Quiet
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Large order of onion rings - this is a LOT
Chris H.

Another superb dining experience .... Excellent toasted ravioli, onion rings and wings for appetizers to start off with. We also ordered a super special 17" pizza, pizza roll (gosh it was huge!) and that was enough for for adults and a young adult (son got the pizza roll). We walked out with probably half the pizza and half the pizza roll... Always worth it.

Alicia R.

This is the best pizza spot in the area. The staff is super friendly and tries to accommodate your request and the food is always delicious. The stuffed shrimp is my favorite dish so far but I also love there pizza.

Fettuccini alfredo- broccoli , no shrooms and no meat :) and a. Hint of garlic
Lanexa N.

So far I've been here two days in a row and the food is still pretty darn great. Everything is fresh n plentiful in proportion size. The environment is welcoming and the temperature inside isn't cold! (I get cold fast so I think that matters)

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C Manuel G.

Service needs improvement not engaging at all with customers. Mozzarella sticks and Chicken Wings you can tell were frozen then fried. The pizza sauce was watered down and pizza is bland. Can someone say Restaurant Impossible !

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7 months ago

I ordered pizza to go. Phone service was rude. Pizza tasted bland. Portions were large - so that's a plus. Don't plan to return.

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2 years ago

Everything about them is perfect.I have never had a bad experience.Thw owner and staff aim to please

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2 years ago

Great food great service. Old school Italian restaurant with wonderful staff. Love this place!

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6 years ago

Good food, good prices, friendly staff. Big fan of the subs and the pizzas. The steak and cheese sub is a personal favorite.

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6 years ago

Great place for good Italian food. Maria & Sal are real people that make you feel welcome!!

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5 years ago

Service has gone down hill. Takes forever to get anything. Food is good sometimes... depends on who the cook is.

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6 years ago

Gross. Ordered spaghetti meatballs. Mostly noodles, no sauce. Chicken wings were burned. Bread was like a rock. Never going back.

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This is one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants! Extremely friendly staff. Great food. Delicious pizza.

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7 years ago

This is a great neighborhood place with friendly people and good food at a reasonable price. Fast service, too!

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10 years ago

Nice atmosphere. They have loyal customers. The ranch sauce is really good. I like their pizza and also their chicken Alfredo.

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