We can't say enough about how amazing this restaurant is. They fit our party of 6, even though they were setup for a private event and we didn't have a reservation. Every member of the staff was super friendly, helpful, and especially patient with our 4 kids. From drawing pictures for our youngest to color, to keeping our other kiddos laughing, the staff were all fantastic. The best part though, the food was amazing, and servings were huge, so we all have lunch tomorrow! Salute, and the Salute staff, are truly top notch. If we're ever back in the area, we'll remember to make a reservation first! read more

Went to Salute on a Friday night without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to get a table for five within five minutes. That said, it was clearly busy, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation on peak nights--we got lucky. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiters were very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Portions are generous. The cheesy bread appetizer is a must-order--warm and perfect for sharing I ordered the cod and salmon, and both were absolutely delicious, cooked well and full of flavor. The wine selection is also strong, with plenty of good options to pair with the meal. Overall, a great Italian spot with great food, service, and atmosphere. I would happily go back. read more

Salute - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

My girlfriend and my trip to Salute for our 2 year anniversary was stellar- from start to finish. I'll get all the basic stuff out of the way first. The food, fantastic. I got the pasta à la vodka with chicken, and my girlfriend got the pesto gnocchi chicken dish. Everything came fast, warm, and fresh- cooked to perfection. We also got the cheese garlic bread as a starter, which was delicious and the perfect size as to not spoil your dinner. Finally, we split an order of the chocolate lava cake which was one of the tastiest desserts I'd ever had. Now, onto the even more impressive details. First things first, calling in, and then changing the time for our reservation was very easy, and the man who picked up the phone seemed very excited to have us coming in to the restaurant. Upon arrival, it was clear the host (Jimmy) was the same person on the phone, as he remembered my name and was immediately incredibly hospitable and friendly. Jimmy asked me and my girlfriend how long we'd been together, and we told him "2 years today!" This at first seemed like typical small talk on the way to the table (which I should mention was arguably the best seat in the house, a table right by the front window in a nice quiet area of the restaurant), but I was quite impressed when the first thing our server, Vincent, said to us a few minutes later was "Happy anniversary." Vincent was very helpful and made sure to circle by our table frequently enough to make sure we had everything we needed, but not to the point where it was unnecessary- perfect!! As you can see in the attached image, our lava cake came with a nice happy anniversary message, and I'd like to remind you that this was all just from us mentioning it to Jimmy, once on our way in. We were treated to some goodies to take home separate from what we ordered, as well as a nice half off discount on the parking lot up the street. And it was to my great surprise and graciousness that when I peeked at the bill, our dessert was missing- based on the service we received, I would be surprised if this was a mistake. In summary, our trip to Salute was nothing short of a 5 star review. Excellent food, clean bathrooms, calm and friendly atmosphere, and I do not understate this when I say that the service was IMPECCABLE. Thank you very much to Jimmy, Vincent, and Salute as a whole for a wonderful evening- we will be back. read more

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We told them we had a concert to get to (up the street) so they sat us quickly. Recommended a few plates that were quicker to make and the food was amazing! Drinks were great also. This isn't Olive Garden. The price is very reasonable for the quality of the experience! read more

Salute - My wife's birthday dinner was amazing! - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

The staff was s accommodating and helped us pick a few dishes that could come out quickly without sacrificing quality. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the cocktails were excellent. Definitely a spot that delivers more than expected for the price!"uper accommodating and helped us pick a few dishes that could come out quickly without sacrificing quality. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the cocktails were excellent. Definitely a spot that delivers more than expected for the price!" read more

This place was incredible! My son found this on the way from New Haven to Hartford. Calamari, pesto chicken gnocchi, chicken Parmesan and their special Mac and cheese was all excellent! Great flavor! Huge portions! Fair prices. Wish we had one of these in Fresno. read more

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Wow wow wow. What an amazing experience at Salute. Stopped here before seeing a show at the theater nearby. Didn't think we would need reservations for a Tuesday evening. Walked in and it was packed! A whole section was closed off for a private event. The host asked us right away if we were seeing a show and sat us in the bar area. We were quickly attended to and orders taken. Good happy hour deals. We all got different drinks and each one was superb. Warm, fresh, crusty bread. The entrees came out so quickly and blazing hot. We couldn't believe the portion sizes. Pasta Al la vodka was great. Pesto chicken gnocchi was delicious. Sister in law has celiac and the staff was very accommodating to make sure she didn't get cross contamination. We were checked on frequently, staff was SO friendly. They quickly packed up our leftovers so we could make it to the show. They even gave us a little dessert for my husband who I said was going to get my leftovers! 10/10 service and food. Can't wait to come again. read more

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A classic staple in Hartford. The owners used to own Hot Tomatoes back in the day IKYKY and have taken some of their recipes with them. Went on a recent evening after work and check out these happy hour deals! The calamari was crispy and the well seasoned. Of course I had to get the garlic bread and it was just as good as I remember it to be. Great place to go after work for all my Hartford peeps. read more

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We had a wonderful tiramisu too. Everything is perfect here. We always return. The service is perfect, it's calm and friendly read more

Salute - Lobster - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Food is always good, staff is friendly, efficient and helpful. Recently, I've had my birthday lunch there with 10 friends

A smiling Jimmy greets every patron! I believe he is owner, and that extra gesture is really appreciated. We are also provided with a bag of homemade biscotti when we left. Those touches separate a good restaurant from a great one! The shrimp pasta had spicy sausage and just enough heat. The highlight of the food was the cheesy garlic bread. Do not pass that up! When in downtown Hartford this should be a go to spot before theater. They take note you have a show and make sure to get you out on time. read more

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Great spot. Food & service was excellent and the price was very reasonable. We had the penne vodka, Rose pasta and garlic bread. The portions were huge and all 3 were amazing. read more

Incase you missed the memo this is where you can find amazing hot tomato garlic bread and tortellini rose..., nuff said. Oh and btw - if you attend post show like Hartford stage - show discounts applied. AND you will most likely see cast post show , coool stuff and ask for Betsy. She makes the absolute best Cosmopolitan this side of Manhatten. read more

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Erica was our server and she was so fantastic with her recommendations and extra lemons and cherries for our kiddos. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was so nice and welcoming. read more

Salute - Spasta Pesto + Chicken - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Food-10/10 Service- 9/10 Ambiance- 9/10 I would DEF return if I'm in the Hartford area. This establishment made my short trip a wonderful experience. The espresso martini was the perfect way to end a tasty meal. The menu was the definition of short and sweet. The food was tasty ! Try the sun dried tomato butter OMG I haven't had anything like it!!! My only advice is don't sit in an area where you aren't seen. :-) Would def recommend. 2 thumbs up read more

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Salute I came to Salute with work colleagues and we were very happy with our choice! This place has a nice atmosphere, and the wait staff and owners take a lot of pride in their service, which makes for a great dining experience. They had plenty of great Italian menu options as well as salads. Their garlic cheese bread is a great item to start off the meal. The food was outstanding and our party all enjoyed their meals. I had the chicken parmesan, which was a great size and perfectly prepared. They also have a nice wine and cocktail list. I had the basil bourbon smash, which was good although it could have used some larger ice cubes. My only recommendation is to make reservations in advance if there is a UConn game in town! We were lucky they were able to fit us in before the rush. But it was a great experience! read more

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When you go to an Italian a restaurant the wise move is to order what they are known for...That being said I should have ordered pasta. I didn't of course. I chose the short rib with sour cream mashed potatoes. I swapped out the peas and carrots for sautéed spinach. It was a safe choice. The short rib was very tender. It didn't really stand out with flavor but it filled me up. The mashed potatoes were very creamy, no flavor but mixed in with the gravy from the short rib helped. The spinach had no flavor although it was supposedly cooked with garlic. I used salt and pepper and I asked for some white vinegar. That helped immensely. My friend ordered the pasta ala vodka which is her favorite. It did look mouth watering with a nice heap of Parmesan on top. The desert I had was the cookie crumb(?) gelato. I think that's what it was called. It was hands down amazing. I should have gotten two scoops and started and ended with that:) What I personally enjoyed the most there was the customer service. Michelle was our waitress and she was such a delight. She really went out of her way to make sure my friend enjoyed her birthday dinner. She was really a sweetheart and was accommodating when we had request. The bar tender or manager was wonderful also. As soon as I walked in the door I gave him the name the reservation was made under and he remembered talking on the phone with me. I had a drink I really wanted and I showed the recipe to him because he was behind the bar at the time. He didn't have one of the main ingredients but that didn't stop him from making it and substituting another ingredient to make it for me. The drink was delicious and he personally brought it to my table. Honestly everyone who from the bartender, waitress, and the staff that brought our actual food to the table were absolutely wonderful. I would absolutely go back there again, but I think I will order pasta the next time. read more

Salute - Cheesecake and my girlfriend celebrating her birthday! - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would, Pablo the bartender was absolutely wonderful!!!! He was so attentive, kind, and accommodating. I am in town visiting and I would definitely come back here, the next time I'm in town. The food was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced, on top of the exceptional service I received. If you are visiting in Hartford, you need to check this place out!!! read more

Outstanding Italian spot in Hartford that delivers a rememberable experience. Everything from service to food portions work here with the staff top notch being attentive and on the money. The lemon panko crusted cod hit the spot. Fresh and well seasoned, the portion size was remarkable and one of the first times I couldn't finish a delicious piece of fish - which really pained me to think! Overall highly recommended for a solid meal. read more

The Food and Desserts are consistently Outstanding ! The Portions are very big as well. I would Highly Recommend Salute and definitely get the Cheesey Bread it's the Best Thing Ever ! We had Laurie as a Waitress and she was Great and very Pleasant to talk to ! read more

More expensive than Boston's North End, but not quite as good. Garlic Cheese Bread: This is definitely delicious, but then again, so is all garlic bread. It pretty much tastes as advertised, not too different from cheesy garlic bread in other restaurants. Pasta Ala Vodka: Rigatoni had a nice al dente chew to it. Vodka sauce was great. This was my favorite dish! Salmon: This was not as worth it. The salmon was fine, cooked to be juicy and flavorful. The rest of the dish seemed uninspired. Just a pile of spinach and a pile of potato lasagna. The potato lasagna sounded cool, but it really was just a pile of thinly sliced potatoes and a bunch of cheese. Cool concept, but it felt lacking. read more

Salute - Pasta Ala Vodka - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Place was great! It was packed because they had a private event which took up most of the space. But the service was incredible, food was great, they answered any questions we had and also gave recommendations. I went to celebrate my friends birthday and they even gave us free dessert and cookies to celebrate her! Would definitely come back and I liked how you could wear whatever, either be super casual or be dressed up to the nines. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Salute - Rose Pasta - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Parking is terrible, as you would expect for Hartford, but the food is good and prices reasonable. Had Salmon from there the other day and was quite impressed with both the cut and how it was cooked. So many places overcook this fish, or overpower it with spices. $28. Included potato lasagna (creative) and spinach. Salute does an admiral job. Salute to Salute read more

I highly recommend Salute' to anyone looking for a place to celebrate or a pre-theater lunch or dinner. We had my daughter's graduation lunch and they could not have been more accommodating.The food was excellent and they let me bring a special cake with no cutting or serving fee! I had to change the number of people, again no problem. I love this restaurant and will go back again soon!!! Thank you to the friendly servers and manager who made this a perfect place to celebrate or my girl!!! read more

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Never thought about using yelp until this place. the service was so good and the food came quickly and was still so amazing despite the speed! the staff at Salute never neglected us and made sure we always felt welcomed. I got the chicken parm and my girlfriend got the Chicken Gnocchi which were both amazing dishes. Overall, 10/10 will 100% be revisiting!! read more

Salute - Chicken Parm! (after I already took a bite tho lol) - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I ended up at this restaurant due to a meeting. I had in the area. There weren't too many choices except for this one and a couple others, and I decided to go Italian. Due to the recommendations of the hotel. And boy was I not disappointed. I sat down at the bar and it was already hustling and bustling. I decided to start out with something different and got a pair martini. It was delicious. Then I smelled it that beautiful garlic cheese bread and I had to order it. Man was that delicious. I think I ate the entire basket before they came back for my entrée. I decided to order the chicken piccata which they made special for me as they don't have it on the menu. As you can see the portions were quite large and it looked amazing. As I dove into it, I found myself shell filling the food in my mouth because it was so good. this place is awesome, the bartender was really nice and having fun conversations with the folks sitting around me made the evening delightful. You definitely will have fun here! read more

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The service was really good. Very attentive and nice people. They validate for the parking garage closet to them. The one up the street did not accept the validation. It ended up being $6 to park. My steak was a little overcooked while my friends was cooked very well on the outside and didn't look cooked on the inside, but not bloody just a brown uncooked look. I should have got a picture to explain better. The mach and cheese was a little overdone as well. The fries and mashed potatoes were good. The garlic cheese bread sonso delicious it had the perfect amount of garlic and was the perfect texture both crispy and soft. It had a cute outdoor area and a nice inside area. Again they staff was really nice and attentive. I would go back for the service alone, maybe try something else next time. read more

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I went to Salute in Hartford with a group of colleagues when I was in town for meetings. Salute has very large portions. I had the Chicken Gnocchi in a pesto sauce. It could have used cracked pepper and fresh parmesan cheese. The restaurant was so busy that the server completely overlooked me when it came time to parmesan cheese. There was very little chicken in the Chicken Gnocchi and a ton of pasta. We went to Salute on a Wednesday evening and I have to say that the noise level inside was insane. It was by far the very loudest restaurant that I have ever been to. My ears hurt by the time we were done and I was not the only person from our party who felt that way. You could only hear the people on either side from you and across from you. While the food was good, the noise level inside detracts from the overall experience. read more

same as it ever was Awesome very busy but Jimmy delivered great dining experience again read more

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We decided to come here on a Friday night but a reservation was necessary so we ended up waiting an hour. They gave the table nice bread but was not a fan of their butter. I got the rigatoni with vodka sauce and it was solid. The pasta on other dishes was solid as well. I was not a fan of their base pinot noir wine. They had a holiday egg nog creme brule and that was great I also got to try the tiramisu which was not bad. They also sent us on our way with cheese bread to bake at home and biscotti. This place is not badly priced for a restaurant in Hartford so if you want Italian and can get a reservation this is the place to go. read more

Great service, delicious martini's and food. Reasonable prices a bonus!! Several party's occuring in dinning area so we ate in bar which was very cozy. Definitely recommend and will be back... read more

Yay! Finally made it here for happy hour (or as they call it, Happy Couple Of Hours). When we walked in we were told happy hour was at the bar only. Problem was, the bar was completely packed - a good "problem" for Salute! After a moment's debate, we were seated at a high top with instructions to the staff to "Take care of these guys." And that's just what they did, combining excellent service and delicious food. We sampled almost all of the offerings, including the tuna maki roll, cheesy garlic bread, and fried calamari. So great to see this place get so busy on a Tuesday night. They must be doing something right. We'll be back! read more

Salute - Chicken flatbread and drinks - Italian Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Food (4/5): Portions were quite big, which is great. We particularly enjoyed the apps we ordered which were the calamari and the cheese bread. We also ordered the Giobatto and chicken gnocchi. The chicken gnocchi was a bit bland but the Giobatto is quite good. We had plenty to pack for the pastas since there was a big portion. Not as spicy as expected but still solid. We got the creme brulee for dessert. It was delicious and we finished it quickly. Service (5/5): Efficient service with the server quickly taking our order and helping quickly when requested. The server did a great job of checking up on us, refilling water, and taking our order. The food came reasonably fast and at a good pace. We also nicely got complimentary cookies at the end of the meal. Ambiance (4/5): Spacious restaurant with nice bar seating at the entrance and plenty of seating inside. Decorations were a bit sparse but it gave a nice clean look. read more

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The food at Salute is phenomenal. The entrees were so delicious that even when I felt full, I was ready eat more. If atmosphere is important, then this is your place. There is a reason that this is the number one rated Italian restaurant in Hartford. The service is very attentive and knowledgeable about the fantastic menu. The bar service was quick and the drinks were well prepared. Whether it is a romantic dinner for two or a group of friends, Salute makes your dinner feel like a party. read more

Bar none the most attentive and accommodating staff ever, and my crew has been to many amazing restaurants. Hartford?!?! Yes. They value their customers and make all feel at home. Place was packed, all organized, no chaos, just a solid experience. Get the pesto chicken gnocchi. Friggin' delish. Ty to the team for making a wonderful experience. read more

(Inconceivable that I've never reviewed Salute!) I dine here more than any other place in Hartford. FOR DECADES. If I go to the Theaterworks or the Bushnell, more than likely, dinner is at Salute. The service is amazing. The lighting and decor are comfortable. Favorites on the menu are the rose pasta (incredible for lunch the next day, too!) and the cheesy garlic bread. They send you home with biscotti. read more

this is my favorite restaurant ever. i've been going with my family for years and it never disappoints. I LOVE SALUTE

The service was amazing from the greeting to end of the meal. The food was just good - I wish it was better. The shrimp fra diavlo was a little too seasoned/spicy - I wish they let the seafood shine more and ditched the sausage. The Rose Pasta was a bit bland. The cheesy garlic bread was good, it is garlic - but nothing special. I would try it again because I can tell everyone who works there really cares. Food 3 Stars Service 5 stars read more

Class act! We stopped for a late lunch after a Mark Twain Tour nearby. The owner is a very friendly, thoughtful, and generous man. It was an honor to encounter him on a day we were celebrating our 33rd anniversary. The owner brought us a complimentary dessert and sent us on our way with biscotti. The food was delicious. Very good service as well. He made our day! read more

The food was incredible per the usual. The service was top notch, again per the usual. The ambiance was relaxed and comfortable but still very upscale and fun. This place is always consistently perfect. We always love our food, no matter what we order. Highly recommend the vodka pasta and 10/10 suggest getting any steak with the Gorgonzola sauce. We always enjoy our experience here. Don't forget to grab some famous garlic bread to go! read more

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