Great place. Family friendly, great date night place or just t go out for drinks with friends. Professionally run, 2nd in the chain. Food is always great. Quality ingredients. Consistency and prices are very good. I have not seen a huge price increase in past 15 years. Volume and return regulars must be the secret. The owners are great and after you meet the team that works at either location your like Family. Great menu and they even accommodate custom requests. I absolutely love and Salute the place One plus, the parking is good. read more

Most recent visit must've been an off night. We sat at the bar and the service was not as attentive as usual; i think it was a combination of regulars that the bartender preferred combined with the World Cup being on TV. I had a pasta special with broccoli rabe and I expected to have more broccoli in the dish - see photo. Hubby enjoyed his salad but didn't think the meatballs seemed were up to standards. As usual, the bread was great, the drink were stellar and i will chalk it up to an off night. Next time will go back to the killer calamari :) Always appreciate the biscotti after the meal to go. read more

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We stopped for a late lunch at Salute today. It was too hot to sit in their attractive outside dining area. We chose a cozy booth in the dining room. Our waitress was prompt in taking drink orders and delivering warm, freshly baked bread with an original tomato butter spread. Yum! I ordered the butternut salad which Was lovely. My husband ordered the sweet potato ravioli and raved about it. He devoured them, actually. We have nothing but praise for Salute. Prices were reasonable, ambiance was upscale and the service excellent. Did I mention the food? I hate to admit this, but it's than my Nonnas. read more

Salute - Butternut salad - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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The service was good and the food came out very fast but I would have happily waited longer for the food to have been seasoned properly. We've been here once before and the food was great but when we went today the pasta, chicken, and meatballs were all very bland. For the price of the place I just wasn't fully satisfied this time as I was with our previous visit. Maybe they just had an off night? read more

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Visited for the first time - I honestly never knew it was here! - and enjoyed our meals, with a few surprises. No complimentary bread for the table? No pizza? No side salad or anything included with pasta dishes? Hmm. That said, it was all tasty. The chicken parmigiana was huge, and the homemade meatballs in the "Sunday Dinner" were big and flavorful. The chicken alla bella was good and I liked the cream sauce with spinach and mushrooms, but gave away most of my pancetta. I had enough left over for lunch the next day. For dessert we split the limoncello cake, which was moist and fluffy without being too sweet. Our server, Robin, provided excellent service with a smile. read more

Salute - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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I ordered the rose pasta with tortellini and on the menu it said it came with sweet sausage. When it came out it was sooooo good the tortellini was amazing. I do wish there was more sausage - it was just a few crumbles but it was still good! The deserts..... don't even get me started. Devoured in minutes. The place is very open making it a little loud but you get used to it quickly. The food came out very fast and I was very happy with the service. The waitstaff made us feel warmed and comfortable. They even gave us biscotti and a garlic bread we cook at home for free! You honestly need to check this place out if you're in the area!! read more

Salute - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

I ordered lunch with my coworkers and had the Tomato & Mozzarella Ciabatta with fries. The sandwich was really good, the pesto was generously applied and the balsamic syrup gave it the perfect touch of sweetness. The fries were good, a little mushy, but that's what I usually expect for takeout. I also received 2 biscotti cookies, which were a nice complimentary treat though I did not eat them due to an almond allergy. I would like to dine-in for dinner some time soon! read more

Salute - Tomato & Mozzarella Ciabatta - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Nice place - the good. The two guys that run the place are great. Very friendly and accommodating. Real gentlemen. The service otherwise was fair. We had to wait some time for the menus, to clear the table and the bill. To put a positive spin on it - we were not rushed. The food was a mixed bag. The shrimp piccatta tasteless- really it had no taste at all. I had to add lemon and even then it was still devoid. I was bumming because I typically love piccata . As an Italian I was disappointed. The cod and the salmon meals in the other hand were very good. The garlic bread was good and cheesy but the ricotta ball was not very good. Again not tasty. It seemed like the cooks missed an ingredient in some of the meals. The price was fine but charging 2.50 for water was something I was not expecting. Like I said good and bad. We'll try it again. read more

This was a great choice for dinner ! The food was very authentic and it made me want to try many different dishes. I hade the gnocchi with chicken and sun-dried tomatoes . I really enjoyed this dish it was very filling as well . Cocktails on point and did not disappoint. Oh the calamari was delicious and well seasoned! Great customer service and fast service! Let me salute this restaurant for amazing food ! read more

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Checked out the Rocky Hill Location as it is near my parent's apartment and I have to find them better places so they stop going to the Olive Garden. It was busy for a Friday night but they had plenty of seating. It is a nice location and a lot less dark than the Hartford location. We ordered the shrimp Diablo pasta for my mom, my dad ordered the Rose pasta and I ordered the chicken penne a la vodka. My mom loved her dish and defiantly made the best choice. Everything was fresh and delicious. They didn't skimp on the seafood either. It is not super spicy. My dad's Rose pasta was very good as well but he a little picky and wasn't a huge fan of the tortellini but I tried it and it was delicious. I had the penne a la vodka. The chicken was tasty but the pasta was bit soupy with the sauce. They fixed it but was still a bit too watery for my taste. Next time will defiantly order something else. Price was reasonable and in line with nicer Italian places in the area. I go to the Hartford location a lot for work and this one is just as good. read more

Salute - Rose pasta - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Went to Salute with my support group. Great food again and great servers. Owner very nice and friendly . Again I was given water as I waited for the bus. I highly recommend this restaurant. Great Italian food. read more

Food was GREAT! Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance was great! The menu was very full and included many dishes that I really liked!

Salute Restaurant never disappoints. The food is always delicious and plentiful. Service is always excellent and the atmosphere is relaxing.

I had the pre fixe. Salad, entree, desert. I had the shrimp diavolo with sausage over linguini. All very good tasting and a good value. Great service. Attentive and friendly. read more

Such a welcoming place! From the host who answered and brought us to our table till the super nice waitress that made sure we had a great experience! It warms my heart knowing that this place exists!! The food was delicious and very glad they have gluten free options on the menu! This place was packed on a Thursday night so reservations are strongly recommended but also it means that they are doing something right! The ambiance was casual and I will definitely return. The cheese bread was delicious as always, the Greek salad had the perfect amount of feta cheese, the gluten free pasta in vodka sauce was decadent , the gluten free chocolate cake was amazing and the complimentary biscotti at the end are all the good reasons for us to return! read more

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I had dinner with colleagues here during my work trip last week. We started out with this bread with tomato butter which was amazing. We got other appetizers and I remembered that the spicy fried calamari was really good. The portions are huge here. I was already half full when my entree, the 10oz North Atlantic Salmon (Grilled Salmon, Potato Lasagna & Sautéed Spinach with Preserved Lemon Cream came, cause I had two slices of bread. Salmon was good, loved the potato lasagna but it was very heavy. They also gave us this HUGE roll of garlic bread and biscotti to take home. Super friendly staff and ample parking outside. read more

Salute - 10oz salmon; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Stopped in for lunch at the bar. Great ambiance and the server was very friendly and attentive (like always). Ordered the bacon burger with fries. Could barely finish it, but I wasn't going to let it go to waste! Lunch or dinner, I've never had a bad meal here. I highly recommend Salute! read more

Salute - Salute, Rocky Hill, CT. This burger was a monster! - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Great service and our sevice team was accommodating to drink and food request. Delicious dinner!

"The sky's a-light with the guitar bite Heads will roll and rock tonight" For those about to rock, we salute you (AC/DC) We enjoyed a magnificent FIVE STAR lunch experience yesterday. We kind of knew Salute was going to be crowded when we circled their parking lot three times in search of a parking spot. We ended up parking in the plaza next door, walked through the rain, and were heartily greeted by the maître d' who walked us to what seemed like the only available table. Now remember, this was lunchtime on Wednesday, and Salute was pretty much at full capacity. We met Lori, our server, who was so professional and personable throughout our stay. She whisked over a complimentary breadbasket with "tomato butter", and I'll bet you a nickel those are two words you've never used together before. It tasted great. Speaking of "great", they have a great lunch menu of salads, sandwiches, and entrees mostly in the low to mid $teens. We went with a traditional Beef Bolognese over ziti ($14) and a Shrimp Diablo ($16). It was a beauty of a dish that also had hot Italian sausage and chorizo slices, Sicilian olives, and spinach in a red sauce over linguini. I asked for "extra spicy" and when Lori asked if it was spicy enough, I gave her a big smile because it was perfect. Another shout-out to Lori for her frequent check backs and water refills. Some restaurants offer small portions on their lunch menu, but not here. Both dishes were sizable and half of each came home with us. An unexpected surprise came when Lori wrapped up our leftovers and told us she put some biscotti in our bag to take home. Our two meals and an iced tea totaled $34.62 after tax and before tip. Considering the nice breadbasket, two big lunches, and freebie biscotti, that was tremendous value. Toss in the great tableside service and friendly maître d', well that easily explains why this was a FIVE STAR dining experience. read more

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I walked out after ten minutes. I may have chosen a transitional time to try this spot, but everyone was setting up tables, pouring water, and chatting up each other. I ate at another Rocky Hill restaurant in the area and was pleasantly satisfied! Your menu had limited wow factor to be brutally honest. read more

Salute - Snazzy chandelier where I had dinner 11/09 - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

I recently tried the Rose Pasta and it was delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. The for cheese tortellini was cooked perfectly. read more

Salute - Rose Pasta - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Food and service was amazing. Amazing atmosphere and waiters. They even gave us complementary bread to go. 5/5 would recommend.

The Service at Salute is truly outstanding! From the moment we walked in, they were showing top notch care and loyalty. The host welcomed as at the door with menus in hand. She offered "where would you like to sit? sit anywhere you would be most comfortable!" It's the little things like this that mean alot. Shortly after our waiter Nate, came and greeted us "welcome friends". The whole time he referred to us as "my friends". He brought out complimentary fresh bread with the tastiest smoked tomato butter. For my cocktail I got the Lavender Lush. This was a refreshing and light cocktail that I enjoyed! For my meal I got the Peach & Burrata salad and the Tuna Maki. This salad was incredible! It was so fresh, delicious and colorful. There were grilled peaches, cherry tomatoes, pistachios and the softest, freshest, milkiest ball of Burrata cheese! My Tuna Maki was also a win! Who knew an Italian restaurant could also make sushi? I didn't. This Tuna Maki was a very good add on, it came with the best sriracha aioli sauce, that woke up my tastebuds. Others in my party got the stake and the mozzarella and tomato salad. They also gave each of us bags of biscotti to take home. We had a wonderful time at Salute of Rocky Hill. The staff is so hard working and dedicated to making certain we had a pleasant dining experience. We most certainly did. We will be back soon! read more

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I have tried the Rocky Hill location twice now and I hate writing this review as I am a HUGE Hartford Salut fan so I feel kind of bad but I need to be honest. If it was just one mediocre visit I would let it go, but today was my second visit within a month or so with another disappointing experience. The menu is the same as Hartford but the flavor and quality just isn't there. When we sat in the main dining area the service was excellent, but today in the bar area I was very disappointed. The bartender was nice enough but not super attentive and the espresso martini was not good at all. (I usually love Salut's espresso martinis.) The ambiance is identical to Hartford as far as it being an inviting and comfortable space. Again, there are definitely servers and/or hosts in Rocky Hill that provide the same superior level of service that you find in Hartford, but there's definitely something lacking in some of the employees. It's just not the same and I hate to say it but I worry about this location. Anyway, I will continue to support Salut because I'm a huge fan but I'll just opt to make the longer drive to Hartford. read more

Salute - Chicken gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Awesome service, nice decor, good food Heading home from a local soccer tournament, we decided to get food from something other than a food truck, and Salute had a lot of positive reviews so we decided to give it a go. The physical location is a little confusing. it's housed next to a standard webster bank location and almost looks like a continuation of it. One could make the assumption that it's a large bank instead of an Italian place next to a bank. But the signage helps, just not so much from the street, you have to have this one in the GPS to find. Inside, we're greeted with a very welcoming and open space. We take a booth seat and order a couple drinks. Girlfriends Arnold Palmer was refreshing and to her tastes, my cappuccino was well done as well. little bit of cinnamon helped pop out the sweet flavor of the milk and the splenda I used. We place in an order for spaghetti and meatballs, mac and cheese, and some spicy calamari with some mussels as well. Food comes out promptly, and we dig in. The Calamari were lightly battered, cooked well, and seasoned well. They were cooked a little too hard, but since calamari can be very temperamental when cooking that is to be anticipated. The sweet and spicy sauce across the plate gave the dish a nice heat level. The Mussels were pretty good too, sausage had a good flavor and the Mussels were prepared well in a light tomato based sauce. Did have a few unopened shells, but once again, to be anticipated The meatballs were home-made, ground in house, and seasoned. The meatballs were loosely formed with breadcrumb, which gave it a distinctly homemade taste and feel. The outside was browned, seasoned, and dunked in their chunky tomato sauce. With once again, heavy tomato flavor with grassy undertones but mellow. The accompanied linguini was a dried pasta of a good quality. was able to carry that tasty sauce in each bite They love using farm fresh tomatoes in their dishes. not acidic, but mellow and balanced with a sharp umami bite and a grassy undertone. The butter has it, the mussels had it, as did their meatballs. It's very tasty, very well made and applied. Which is great, since it's used in a lot of their dishes. The only issue we had was with the mac and cheese. The cheese flavor was not really present, kind of tasted like they forgot to add cheese into it. The manager of this location was very much on point though. not only was it removed from the bill but they asked us what was wrong, offered replacements, and talked to their line. Great customer service, and we appreciated the attention to detail. Overall, this place was pretty good. It's a nice location with good food and a caring staff. There's a couple minor hiccups, but that was probably just because of an individual experience. If you really like tomatoes, this place will be amazing to you. read more

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I called Salute in Rocky Hill to book a party for my husband's birthday, then followed up with a few questions and requests. Andy, the restaurant owner, answered my every question and offered solutions to my every request. I knew we will have a wonderful experience. I have to say I was 100% correct. It felt like I not only hosted my family and friends at the party, but we felt like the management and staff of the restaurant were also our family! We experienced so much warmth from them! The food was amazing from start to finish. A unique garlic bread, chicken Marsala, and pasta ala vodka - yam! Nice fresh coffee and biscottis - a great finish. The restaurant takes pride in consistently delivering excellency in every dish. Service was responsive, timely, and anticipated our every need. We had a memorable experience at Salute and will be back. Thank you to the team of Salute! read more

Just went to Salute for the 3rd time, and got another bad seat. They seating is just awful in general at this location. This time they sat us right by the kitchen in a spot that clearly blocks the way. I asked if they had any other tables available, and they didn't. The food was fine. I enjoyed my hanger steak and cheesy garlic bread. My friend's pasta bolognese was really soupy. Our server was great, and we appreciated the complimentary biscotti. I would definitely go elsewhere for pasta dishes. read more

What a great Italian dinner. Staff was welcoming and attentive. Restaurant was very clean and organized. Food came out so quickly and hot - definitely not waiting around to hit the table. We started with the spicy calamari and mussels with chorizo. The calamari - while not very spicy, more sweet and spicy, was lightly fried to perfection with hot peppers. The mussels were in a delicious tomato based broth with chorizo. The chorizo was great. The sunday sauce linguini with meatballs was a treat. The sauce was one of the best robust red sauces I have had in a while. Meanwhile I loved the texture of the meatballs. Actual chucks of onion and spices, versus the over wormed meatballs you get most places. Overall a great Italian dinner location. If you are in the area or just craving Italian I highly recommend!!! read more

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Took me long enough to get here but glad I did. Early dinner reservation after Hartford Stage matinée. Switched to Pinot Grigio from Sauvignon Blanc and it is really much less acidic for me. The luscious Garlic Cheese Bread app is almost a meal with your glass of wine. We both ordered the Crispy Pork Chop [I know it's against the rules to have the same entrée at the table]. She enjoyed it more than I did. The chop is enorme but was a little dry for me. The salad on top and accompany dressing were excellent! The side order of Asparagus wasn't even needed. The Ricotta Pie made locally was extreme [extremely good!] but unfortunately we ordered only one to share [next time...]. Excellent service by both waitstaff and front of the house. Will def go back but was amazed at the number of children out for Sunday dinner. Going to try Happy Hour as the bar is architecturally a little hidden gem. read more

Salute - Ricotta Pie - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Really good pasta dishes, reasonably priced. High quality and with more style and creativity than your average red sauce joint. Will be back. read more

Came here with several friends for a work trip/party. We had a very large party and they accommodated us with ease! Very clean and right ambiance to have a conversation with others. Appetizer assortment we selected was cheesy bread, caprese salad, and risotto balls. The entrees were generous portions and were exceptional in flavor/quality. I had spicy fusilli dish. For dessert I tried a limoncello cake... it was very light and fluffy and punching with citrus flavor. Great summer sweet. Highly recommend this place for parties or a easy date night place read more

During my days working in downtown Hartford I frequented Salute, so I was intrigued to hear that they opened a location in Rocky Hill. I've now visited a couple of times and can attest that it remains a quality option in terms of ambiance and service. Hospitality is very important to the brand and the folks in Rocky Hill make you feel just as at home as Hartford. I love the cheesy garlic bread of course. I'm not a huge pasta person, so I try to switch up my orders and everything I've eaten at Salute has been above average. I love the desserts I've tried recently, including the peanut butter pie as a standout. Cons for this location is parking seems sparse for the capacity of the building and the existing spots are tight, I find. read more

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The consistency is good. I had a Short-Rib Bolognese here twice, about a year apart each time and it tasted exactly the same, each time. I guess consistency is good if you like what you experienced so yes, this is the good consistency. The pasta in my Short-Rib Bolognese was al dente and the sauce was refreshingly light for this quick lunch. The short-rib itself was soft and flavorful. I also tried their cheesey garlic bread to start and yes, it was chewy, cheesy, garlicy and had the perfect crust on it. Their starter bread was also fresh and it's hard to say no when they offer you more. Now for the Seafood Bisque, I'm like an addict when it comes to any Bisque. I mean this in the best way possible because so far everyone I have spoken to about this sensitive topic of bisques agrees that the Stew Leonard's Lobster Bisque is secretly the best bisque we have ever had. Well, their Seafood Bisque reminded me of Stew Leonard's Lobster Bisque. Absolutely delightful. As for the service, it seems like the staff treats regulars like family and welcomes each party with just as much love. The restaurant itself was bright and modern. Brought a much more casual and inviting feeling compared to their mote sophisticated location in Downtown Hartford. In conclusion, it's another Salute. Another amazing Italian restaurant that provides food in which I dream about at night. Not every night but at least when the mood is right. I feel healthier than usual compared to my experiences after eating out at other Italian restaurants for lunch/dinner despite ordering the same meal so keep that in mind too. read more

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First time in Salute's second location in Rocky Hill. Couldn't wait to try. We started with the Espresso Martini and it was absolutely phenomenal! I don't order these often but we were told they are a must here! So smooth and didn't even taste like alcohol, which is what usually makes me avoid ordering martinis. The risotto balls we ordered as an app were perfect, just wish they gave you more! The sauce that came with them was also very good! The portions for the meals were typical of a higher end Italian restaurant. The chicken parm came with two big pieces of chicken and very filling. The sauce probably could have used more seasoning. The chicken gnocchi was very creamy and the short rib bolognese was cooked perfectly! I wish the menu had a little more unique options, nothing really jumped out to me as "ohh I gotta try this." The staff was amazing though, big shout-out to them! We were celebrating my mom's retirement which I mentioned that when I made the reservation and it seems like every staff member was aware, so sweet! They even treated her to a piece of tiramisu! read more

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I am in love with the Salute in Rocky Hill. My husband got me the pesto gnocchi for my birthday and a few weeks ago I came back and treated myself to a yummy pasta dinner special they had running that night. The tomato butter was so unique and beyond delicious, and I will always recommend you get one of their espresso martinis as a drink. Great for date nights or solo dinners. We live around the corner and definitely need to walk over more. read more

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This place is a lot more bright and not as cozy as I was expecting. Their options are good and I started with the flatbread and it had good flavor with the standard thin crust. I got penne a la vodka with shrimp and I did like how they took the tails off the shrimp to make eating a lot better but I found it to be decent. It was good I just think the sauce could have used a bit more flavor. My friend got a chicken dish and that was the better choice. It was a lot more clean and simple and the ingredients paired well. Our server was very nice I just, as always, wish they were a little more attentive on the water refilling. read more

This was a birthday luncheon for a very dear friend, and brother, we were a party of three who went in, and we were immediately charmed by this adorable and well laid out restaurant. The ambience was lovely, some Christmas decorations, but not overdone and was very clean. Tables were spaced out nicely so we had plenty of room between yourselves and the people next to you so you weren't having clashed conversations. We started our meal with three different appetizers: tuna Maki, Arancini balls, and fried calamari. This was also served with a warm and delicious bread with their house made tomato butter. Honestly, I could've enjoyed just this and been fine, the three of us devoured everything and it was all tasty. The calamari was crispy and not greasy, the Arancini balls were delicious and light with a very light tomato sauce and fresh Parmesan cheese, and the tuna Maki was fresh and clean tasting, and various sauces were not overpowering or over salty. For our main courses, the birthday gentlemen had short rib Bolognese over pasta. This is one of the best tasting short rib dishes I've ever had. The meat was braised gently, and whatever sauce they used was perfect, imagine your favorite pot roast growing up and serve over pasta, that was your gravy. He had it with rigatoni, and that was the really best pasta vehicle to use for this delicious meal. Two of us shared a rose pasta, which was a four cheese tortellini topped with a tomato cream sauce and delicious mushrooms and sweet sausage. Even though we shared this dish, it was enough for four people instead of two. Everything was tasty and delicious and again, sauces were not overpowering or too much. The birthday gentleman got a complementary dessert and he chose a piece of lemoncello cake. The server was amazing and she brought out three forks and a very generous slice of the cake, and also gave him an order of six pieces of their house made biscotti on the house. We also shared a couple of nice cocktails, and the cocktail menu with seasonal in addition to having a traditional menu. Overall, this is a wonderful place to be for a good meal. Comfort food at its best, if you don't want pasta, they also have burgers and chicken, multiple salads, and also hearty entrées, including beef, chicken and shrimp. Dessert menu was plentiful and the wine list was Very good. I highly recommend for anybody in the Rocky Hill area, it is definitely worth the trip. read more

Amazing Happy Hour and 1/2 price on all wine bottles on Tuesdays!!! When you walk into the restaurant it's like you're walking into Más Italian kitchen. The sweet smell of garlic and herbs. Come early.... There was not a seat available at the bar !!! Super chill atmosphere and great staff! The food, mind you I don't eat pasta any longer is to chow it down!!! Great option to decompress and start your week correct!!! read more

I cannot say enough good things about my experience at Salute. They were my first call organizing a last minute work Christmas Party and they had availability AND offered me their private room. Communication was great throughout the whole reservation process. Upon arriving, the table was all set and each place already had waters for us. We were given tons of bread and our waitress was super attentive. My glass of water was never less than half full - props to her for keeping up with such a large group. In terms of the food, it was PHENOMENAL. Everyone LOVED the cheesy garlic bread of course. My meal was so good, even though I am not the biggest fan of pasta. Everyone else thoroughly enjoyed their meal as well. At the end, the waitress was nice enough to give us a couple bags of biscotti, which were a super tasty treat! Lunch prices are also super affordable if you don't want to spend a ton. I would definitely come back and recommend anyone to stop by! read more

Salute - Lunch chicken gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Great food and very friendly staff. It also restored my faith in calamari. We had that as well as the cheesy garlic bread. For entrees we got the Pork Milanese, Hanger Steak, Pesto Gnnochi and Seared Ahi Tuna. We also split the lemoncello slice of cake for dessert. A nice touch is that they send you home with a uncooked garlic bread baguette and some biscotti. Really the only con is that it's quite loud in there. Like shout across the table to be heard, loud. It must be a combination of the many people dining as well as the acoustics of the floors, walls and ceiling. read more

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