My husband and I decided to try this place since I now have to avoid foods containing nickel (ie., soy, nuts, beans, shellfish, leafy vegetables etc). Their menu had good options and I had the bolognese pappardelle and my husband had the linguine with chicken breast. Both were very good! When the host greeted us, he led us to the dining area and said we can "check our options" and proceeded to show us the three available tables. We had never really experienced that but I really appreciated it since I do like to pick where I sit if possible. The place can get a little loud with all the conversations going on so I felt like I had to talk louder for my husband and the waitress to hear me. Definitely coming back! read more

We have been coming here for over 20 years, both prior to the old and new ownership, supporting them with frequent take out during Covid and subsequent dinners in house with guests and family. Unfortunately this restaurant has been on a downward spiral over the past few years both in terms of quality, consistency and preparation. Tonight was really our limit. We ordered Caesar salad which arrived with wilted and brown romaine. The crotons were not seasoned or toasted but rather plain stale bread. We ordered a pasta dish which was overcooked, gummy and clumped together. We also ordered a hamburger and fries. The fries were cold, which they readily replaced but the hamburger was tasteless and greasy. Although the roll was decent the accompanying lettuce and tomato were wilted and tasteless.We did not use the mayonnaise based sauces as they looked as though they had been sitting out unrefrigerated for some time. It is unfortunate that one of the few neighborhood bistro style restaurants has not been able to maintain the quality that was once a given. Sadly Saltoros will not be on our "go to," list. We hope that this will change. read more

I almost hate to tell people about Saltoros's restaurant because it is truly a hidden gem. The food is cooked from scratch, always delicious and have a great varied menu. We would eat there every night if we could. Totally unexpected in the area that it is. read more

I've been going to Saltoro for a few years, and they've done a great job of adjusting their service throughout the COVID crisis. Last night was a testament to how stress-free and lovely dining out can be right now. They have put up extra outdoor seating to accommodate the new regulations, and the distancing is great. But what I like the most is that their attitudes towards service haven't wavered. They're still friendly, accommodating and attentive. Unfortunately that hasn't been my experience at other Seattle restaurants, where service can seem a bit anxious and impersonal. Tonight I ordered the Sea Salt Half Chicken, and it was amazing. I'm just mad I never ordered it before! It was crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned. Along with a bottle of rosé and a warm beautiful night, it was another great experience. Broadview is lucky to have this gem in our neighborhood! read more

Saltoro - Sea Salt Roasted Half Chicken - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Discovered this place when our Valentine's Day dinner selection turned out to be take-out-only, excepting weekends. So we stumbled upon Saltoro, no reservation needed, then waited just a few minutes to be seated at a nice little table for two. But the Maitre D who seated us came by a minute later: "I can seat you at a booth, I just need to wipe it down." Wow. That was appreciated! Food was very good. Steak for me, pasta for her -- both good quality. But it was Mandy the Server that inspires this review. She was Old School professional! So -- between the Maitre D and Mandy -- this recommendation boils down to long-term, high-caring employees: the best mark of a quality owner-somewhere-nearby business of any sort. Great parking availability too!!! read more

Good burger, but they really need to rethink the fries. Skimpy portion of tiny shoestring fries doesn't cut it. An order of McDonalds fries would have been more satisfying. read more

Restaurant had the food ready at 6:10, we called at 6:12 to check for pick up time and were told they were too busy to update on when to pick up. Once at the restaurant 35 minutes later, they told us they were too busy to push the button on the Yelp/Grubhub app to update the order was ready for pickup. Our food was sitting on the counter for over 35 minutes. The food was soggy and barely warm. They also forgot the salad dressing for upcharged Caesar salad. This is very disappointing for a neighborhood restaurant with previously good following. I'm sure our food would have failed a food safety test, being it sat in a workspace and not kept warm for over 45 minutes. read more

Food is consistently delicious! Service always stellar and the wine flows! Great place for an intimate dinner or small gathering of friends and family. read more

First time here in YEARS!! Was craving Italian for date night and remembered this place is close by. Food is quite good and service was very friendly however the portions were very small. The pasta was very tasty but again not very filling. I'd come back here again but it wouldn't be my first choice if I'm feeling quite hungry read more

Saltoro - Eagerly awaiting our FEAST - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

TLDR: Savory! Get the Garganelli and Truffle Fries. Spendy. Dim. Dessert. Non-alcoholic drinks. Extremely dimly lit conditions: paparazzi beware! Near impossible to get a good "like worthy" photo without the aid of extra lighting. Parking is a nightmare--cramped and little of it. Menu is a bit small but each dish is very good. This place is savory! Take a look at the non-alcoholic drinks and the dessert menu--you will not be disappointed! Service: varies depending on the traffic of hungries. Servers are pretty attentive. Leftovers are taken and packed by your server. Check presented to table. Baratta Salad: those pea tendrils are a bit tough to chew! I'm a fan of snow pea tips but these ones aren't as palatable. The flavor of the salad was light and the thin melon slices were refreshing. The prosciutto made up the majority of the flavor. Garganelli: hands down my favorite dish here. The salmon is presented in bite sized chunks and is oh so good. I absolutely love capers--they make this dish divine! The dish itself is not overly drenched in sauce and is just the right amount of creamy. Gingerberry: non-alcoholic version is sweet, carbonated and has a nice tang. A very refreshing drink! Try it out! Lamb Burger: savory burger that is spicy! I can't even handle Taco Bell mild sauce so this burger is close to fire for me. So those of you that like a kick to your buns, have at it! Dark Chocolate Pots de Creme: Oh. My. God. This is to die for. It is super rich and creamy so share with someone for less guilt. Comes with a cute little pitcher of vanilla bean cream to pour over the delectable chocolatey goodness. Truffle Fries: get them and feel no regret because the taste washes away the guilt! Very tasty with a nice crunch. Be warned, it is a VERY large plate of fries (4 people can probably enjoy this appetizer comfortably). You can also substitute the fries that come with the burgers for the Truffle Fries for a slight upcharge. read more

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An all-time favorite!! Never had a meh/bad meal here! Adore the ambiance and all the staff are lovely! Thanks for years of great memories!!

Food is great but the service was absolutely horrendous. Just spent an hour and a half here to get a single meal. Took 45 minutes to get my food, another 45 just to eat and checkout. Our server was not paying attention to my friend and I, and we actively saw her giving great service to other tables, but not us. I NEVER tip below 20% but I just did tonight. I worked in restaurants for a decade and I never write bad reviews because I know how tough this industry is, but something needed to be said. I spent $40 on my dish and my server didn't even ask me if I liked it. read more

I come here at least once a week. I have tried everything on the menu and always try the specials. I am never disappointed. My husband and I always find the service friendly and the food is wonderful and consistently good. We usually get drinks at the bar and chat with folks while we eat and love the chill vibe. It's an easy going place with better than your average bar food. read more

The truffle fries really are amazing. Saltoro definitely delivered! I really enjoyed the restaurant atmosphere and the service was stupendous! I was thoroughly impressed by the truffle fries AND the portions! My friend and I had originally wanted the full size order but our server warned us it was a pound of fries and we're like OMG never mind so we opted for the half size and... well we couldn't even finish. They tasted soooooo good. Truffle oil is probably one of the best inventions ever. Come here if you are craving truffle fries because this is top notch stuff. We actually ordered a lot though... we also tried the crab ravioli (probably my least favorite dish), shrimp fettucine (half order), smoked salmon penne pasta (half order), and a $23 bottle of a cabernet-merlot blend. I was a little disappointed in the smoked salmon because it wasn't actually smoked salmon and it had capers!!! UGH, I HATE CAPERS!!! That ruined the dish for me pretty much but I managed to pick them out and ate the pasta and fish. I really liked the shrimp fettucine though!!! Oh also, if you're craving vanilla panna cotta (which I sometimes do), please come to Saltoro!!! The first bite was soooooooo freaking heavenly. The last place I had really good panna cotta was at that Italian restaurant in UVillage but this place definitely takes the cake. I loved the caramel and blackberry sauce because it definitely added a tangy and sweet touch to the vanilla flavor. I really enjoyed this place and I hope to be back to try some of their other dishes soon! read more

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Wow - Just Wow. Super slow service, unapologetic servers, no drink refills, no updates on our order. Felt like a burden. Left after an HOUR without receiving our order, while the two tables next to us had 3 courses while we sat there with nothing. And one of these tables was seated AFTER us. While we just sat there - No appetizer, no entree, no drink refills, no acknowledgement, empty water glasses, no updates or apologies for the delay. The servers would address the other 2 nearby tables and not even look at us. Maybe it was us? I can't imagine we did anything wrong. We were in a back corner, so maybe don't seat people there if you are going to ignore them? It was really, really bad. I recommend the following for this restaurant: 1) Hire better quality servers (I know it is a tough job market for this). 2) Give Customer Service training to existing employees. Communicate expectations for service levels. 3) Don't sit people at tables that are hard to service. Close that area down. 4) Work as a team. It felt disjointed, some people brought out food but didn't check on tables, servers at some tables and then at others, different servers at different times seemed to be flip flopping. 5) Pay better to encourage better quality people? Also parking sucks. I could overlook this if I had a good experience. read more

There was a good selection of drinks and foods. I personally got the Linguine and the Love Bird drink. I was a fan of both. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the pasta was tasty and creamy. The drink was moderately sweet and very much so a wine. As a heads up if you go for a birthday dinner, there is a cake service fee per person. It wasn't very much, but I wasn't aware initially. I would still recommend the restaurant though! read more

Saltoro - Linguine Pasta with Prawn - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great Service ! After reading a few reviews I was worried about the service. The service was friendly and fast. I had the lamb burger and it was very good. read more

Great food but call to make sure they are actually open. Web site said open at 5. Drove from Renton, brought out of town relatives..'sorry, we're closed for a private party'. read more

Tasty and relaxing! An easy comfortable place to sit with family and enjoy some delicious food. Nice selection of burgers, pizza and pasta as well as specials. Great cocktails with extensive wine and beer choices. read more

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Food is always delicious. Lovely ambience. On busy nights, parking is difficult but a great local restaurant.

Went here with my wife for dinner for the first time. This place seems seems very homely. The staff was extremely friendly. The food was great. The environment was pleasant. Nothing more to say. Would recommend for a date and we will go here again soon! read more

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We were at our table for over twenty minutes before our server appeared. We had just decided where we were going to go eat instead, when she showed up. Our bad for not following our instincts and leaving then. Drinks showed up after we had been seated for 45 minutes. Food was good, too bad our server didn't bring it to our table while it was still warm. I can't remember when I have had service this bad, and that is what makes this experience memorable! read more

For me, eating a well-cooked steak is one of the big joys in life, and Saltoro always hits the mark there! The staff is friendly and attentive, even though they are often super busy. We do wish there were more dairy- and gluten-free options; my husband loves their burgers but has to opt for going bun-less. Also, a picky peeve of mine, I feel like for the prices here, they should invest in better silverware -- eating a delicious steak with a cafeteria-grade fork just feels wrong. But we'll keep coming here and are glad to have them in our neighborhood! read more

Really glad this restaurant is open - I continue to give them business as their close to my job and I don't want them to go out of business due to the pandemic. If you're in the area I truly hope you SUPPORT this local neighborhood spot. The food is good quality, decent pricing and awesome service. read more

This place has some potential. The staff was very friendly and it was done well. They make a really weird old fashioned. The bartender told they did and interesting take on the manhattan but not the old fashioned. I couldn't drink it and that's saying a lot. I would never order it again. The decor is nice and warm. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli and it was odd too. It was really sweet, almost like sweet potatoes. I knew asking for salt wouldn't help so I ate it. The mushrooms and sauce helped to take the sweetness down a notch but it's not the savory still I'm used too. The pasta was cooked well. Overall, I can't say I drive here as a visitor again but the story behind the new ownership is cool. read more

Saltoro - Chocolate cake - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I came here a couple weeks ago to celebrate my shared birthday with my SO & our friends. If you are looking for a serene ambiance, this is the place. I love coming here with my partner any time I need a good ole Italian fix read more

Always a favorite. Great service. Terrific food. Ambiance is dimly lit and intimate. Service is still friendly to children.

Meh. It was okay. Two ladies seated themselves and got chewed out by the waitress. They replied we waited up front - no one was there. The food was good but we were not offered bread, the portions were tiny and there was no salad or side veggies. We weren't asked if wanted "to start with a salad". I expect to take leftovers home in an Italian restaurant. The decor is pretty lacking, and seating looks like home made benches - for how expensive the food is, the whole place could use some improvement. read more

Came in for brunch with my husband today, and we were not disappointed! I ordered the French toast and my husband got the salmon Benedict (which is probably the healthiest Benedict we've ever had, as it comes on a bed of quinoa instead of english muffin - we loved every bite of it - HIPSTER ALERT!) Prices were good, we didn't need to wait for a table, and there was a fantastic selection of brunchy cocktails. Looks like we found a new regular brunch spot! Thanks, Saltoro! read more

Our favorite neighborhood restaurant, even though we don't live in the neighborhood anymore, we still drive in from Snohomish County up north to go here. Great service, great food. read more

Good food and cozy space. Service is usually pretty good. Love the simple salad they do and the shoestring fries are delicious.

Always nice waitstaff. Accommodating when we asked to eat outside even though no one else was yet that evening. Individual size pizzas are reasonable priced and super tasty. Good spacing between tables while Covid still going on. read more

Worst Mother's Day meal ever!! Took over 90 minutes to get overpriced food. Waitress was missing in action for 30 minutes. A quick check in, " we're busy, I'm really sorry but the kitchen is backed up. Can I get you some bread while you wait?" Ordered calamari appetizer and it came with 4 little pieces of squid legs and roasted chick peas. When I finally saw the waitress and asked if that really was a normal portion of calamari, she said they base the portion on weight. Sorry, but I don't want to pay for a portion of calamari and get mostly garbanzo beans. There wasn't much of anything on the plate.Finally get our food, 1 1/2 hours after being sat down. My daughter got her $17 chicken Caesar salad with whole romaine lettuce pieces that she had to cut herself. My $27 salmon was completely raw in the middle. Waitress was unaplogetic ( there was one nice lady with dark hair, thank you) and never once tried to make things right during this whole miserable 2 hour experience. I seriously have never had such a blatantly bad experience. Truffle fries were delicious. Too bad I'd rather eat at McDonalds for my next special occasion than eat here. Rude waitress, ridiculous long wait, overpriced, meh food. read more

Saltoro - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is our go-to special occasion but casual restaurant in North Seattle. The staff are all friendly and the food quality is excellent. Not only that, but if you're in the mood for a great cocktail, they always have an excellent list of special recipes plus they'll make darned near anything if you ask. One warning: Their truffle fries have RUINED us for ordering fries anywhere else. We keep trying truffle fries elsewhere and are always disappointed! Saltoro makes them thin, delightfully firm & slightly crispy, and then well-dusted with parmesan, truffle & salt. So whatever you order, ask them to sub truffle fries for the starch normally included with your entree', or just go big and order a full side! Some of our favorite entree's are the salt roasted chicken, beet salad, Saltoro salad, prawns with linguine, and any of their flatbreads (i.e. pizzas). And if you like lamb, the lamb burger with truffle fries is a great option! read more

Saltoro has so much to offer! Not only does it offer great food and customer service, it seems to carry great stories in peoples hearts. Went in around 4:45, which is 15 minutes before opening, I was waiting outside and I have met Some wonderful people waiting as well. One gentlemen told me that its his favorite spot with his gf, and that they visit at least 3 times a month. Another couple who were waiting as well, told me that its their tradition to sit by the mirror located at the corner. Regulars here, seems to have special traditions and stories with their loved ones. Before even entering, I felt a cozy vibe. Ordered the Caesar salad, calamari, house-made fennel sausage pizza, and finally the butternut squash ravioli. All the foods came out at an prompt timing and all very delicious. Calamari was interesting because it had pieces of chick peas. Not complaining, just commenting. (Hehe) Being one of the first to enter the restaurant, I was surprised to see how pack this place got middle of my dinner. This place almost seems under rated by yelpers and its almost like a secret! I am happy I found this gem! I totally recommend everyone to give this restaurant a try, and you might create a special tradition of your own here. Overall, great experience and I'm excited to come back soon again. read more

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Such a great restaurant! Favorites are the truffle fries, prawn linguine, and chicken and mashed potatoes. Owner is awesome. Romantic setting as well. read more

This place just gets better with age and is just dog gone good--as in finger licking good--consistently serving great food at reasonable prices in a comfortable Seattle "shabby chic" decor (this is fun, not stuffy restaurant with artsy sconches and old style leaded glass lighting). You can go small plates or the larger "hunger plates" --Try the awesome (fall off the --bone gone ) "Braised Short Rib" with a grainy brown rice and arugula with balamic dressing @ $22 or the equally awesome "Wild Mushroom and Proscuitto Pasta" @ $15 or just "pick um"--you can't go wrong here--but wait there's more--the "Fallen Chocolate (made to order-- split it) Cake dessert is worth every calorie @ $8 and the "leaded" custom made Coffee @ $2.75 will keep the evening fires burning-- Insider hint-- come early (5pm opening) to avoid the crowds or try the awesome bar stand where all the action happens--the counter here is large enough to seat people on both sides--(you can only sit on one side)--so great space with no wait--and leave the Dog home--so "you can lick the plate"--cheers Al read more

Awesome place for a date night dinner! Delicious food, good cocktail options, and a surprisingly intimate atmosphere given its location. Parking lot fills up fast but lots of street parking available to the west. read more

Pretty solid food for the price you pay. It's a neighborhood favorite and great for a casual night out that won't break your wallet!

Came here yesterday for the first time in over a year with family. After our meal, I was reminded why we come here so sporadically. Food: Portion sizes are small. Highly recommend the truffle fries - probably one of the best things on the menu. Good food overall, though not amazing. Price: Overpriced for the amount of food you get. Quality is good, but this is definitely a place for more special occasions. I think my linguine was around $18. Service: Below average. On our way out of the restaurant, we made eye contact with our waitress, who passed by us without a word. This has been a trend the few times we've been to Saltoro over the years - the staff has done their job, but are very impersonal. You're basically treated like just another customer to be cycled through the restaurant. Location: Parking can be a nightmare during peak hours. The parking lot is very small, so be prepared to park quite a ways away and walk. Overall: Decent food, pricy but good quality. Service is mediocre and could definitely be improved. read more

Saltoro - Truffle fries - Italian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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