Updated for another great experience. Dined outside and Meghan couldn't have been a better server! Our favorites shared: Chicken Francese, side salad and side pasta with Palomino sauce - all delish. See you again - sooner! read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Side salad and bread service - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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The salad was so good, the romano dressing was delicious, the garlic bread was breathtakingly fabulous! The olio aglio was not amazing but I mean that's what you get when you order garlic noodles. service was amazing, and the ambiance was as well. Had a bite of my sisters bolognese and I would recommend that the most. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - salad with romano dressing - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Service was excellent and our waitress Megan was truly the highlight of the experience. She was attentive, friendly, and made us feel really taken care of throughout the meal. The food overall was good but not great. I was hoping for more of a cozy, mom-and-pop, old-school Italian vibe, and it didn't quite hit that mark for me in terms of atmosphere or depth of flavor. One standout, though, was the tiramisu...absolutely delicious and easily the best part of the meal. Unfortunately, one downside worth mentioning is that my friend became sick afterward and believes it was from the mussels she ordered. Obviously that can happen anywhere, but it did put a damper on the experience. Overall, excellent service and a great dessert, but the food and atmosphere didn't fully live up to expectations. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Eggplant Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Salvatore has fallen a bit over the years, but it's still serviceable when you want some decent Italian food. Large interior with various seating options. I started with the arancini which is a favorite of mine. These are huge and generously stuffed. This is a solid arancini. For my main, I ordered the chicken parmesan. The chicken parmesan is good. It's not anything more than good, but it's far from being bad. It's a giant piece of chicken. It could use a little more crisp, but it was good. The pasta side was just a basic noodles with sauce; it was fine. Overall, a decent option if you're in the area and want a more casual Italian dining experience. read more

The minestrone soup was a three I reserved two for Campbell Soup ... The Bells Two Hearted Ale was in a can absolutely terrible .. I told the manager he told me you should always be ready for surprises... The manager was a two on a scale from 1 to 50 ... read more

Got bolognese, noodles were overcooked and wet with water. Sauce was diluted and had minimal flavor . Bread was tough as cardboard.

I've been going here for twenty years. Best place to eat in Birmingham. The minestrone soup is to die for. I busted a for the garlic bread. Incredible ambience that makes you feel you are in Italy read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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Really really cute place. Super cozy and inviting and warm. Reallly loved the pesto the most, simple but delish. Our server was great! Oh you're too full from pasta?!! Suck it up and get the cobbler. Diet starts tomorrow. Don't play yourself read more

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Great food and service. Been there many times. Nice ambiance. Outside seating in summer.

Starting off with the amazing that Sals starts you off with free bread. I had the lasagna and meatballs and it tastes just like your grandma made it. A very traditional meal, nothing too crazy but hearty. The ambiance is great and exactly what you'd expect from an American Italian restaurant read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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I loved the intimate setting of the restaurant, dim lighting, quaint atmosphere, small setting. The restaurant felt so cozy and warm. The gentleman at the front was so kind! The food was great and came out quickly! I got the bolognese and it was good, you can select your noodles. The garlic bread was great too! Bread does not come with the meal, so prepare for that additional cost. The prices were extremely reasonable! read more

Amazing food and service! We came here for Valentine's Day and will definitely be back. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Affogato and Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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We went to Sals this Saturday and had perfect service, perfect food, and a very nice atmosphere. We were greeted by Adam who kindly checked on us during the meal. Collette was our server and she was personable, caring and gave perfect service. The food was authentic Italian, loved the specials and tried the white bean salad which was perfection. Can't wait to go back! read more

We're semi-regulars here, and usually it's pretty good. Tonight, however, our dining experience was just off. The server informed us that the fish special was not available because the chef wasn't preparing it correctly and people had been sending it back. When I asked about the side vegetables, I was told they were prepared al dente and were not soft and palatable. We skipped those. My salad had chewy lettuce in long 6" strips. Not bite-sized or crunchy. The bread arrived cold, not warm. The pasta was just okay. I hope they get better people in the kitchen because the restaurant has a great atmosphere. Just a disappointing dining experience tonight. read more

I always do the Madison heights location and this was the first time at Bham. I will never go back. I ordered the double simple salad which was amazing! I ordered the rigatoni bolognese with two meatballs. This is the only pasta I get from here and there was no sauce. The portion size was just the two meatballs and barely any pasta. I will never go back to this location. read more

The staff is very friendly and the service is great, but I've been here a few times and just always found the food to be very lacking. I ordered the pomodoro, you might be better off experimenting with something else. There's a main dining room but it's nice to sit in the front section with window seating if you're able to swing it, it's a nice, bright view. read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Sal's has the best meatballs. I get them every time I visit. This little spot is perfect. Tons of charm, great service and delicious food. read more

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My go-to Italian spot for all things vibes, food, drinks, and more. Sal's has been around for years now, and it never, ever disappoints! I love everything they have to offer from Chicken Milanese, to their amazing pastas (with palomino sauce), meatballs, bread, calamari....you name it, I like it!! This place truly rocks. It gets super busy super early on the weekends so make sure to make a reservation before hand! It's the best! read more

Sals is the only italian restaurant I consistently go to. Service, food, and ambience are consistently good. Get: - Octopus appetizer, so tender - Olio e Aglio pasta - Calimari - Chicken Milanese and frances's - Tiramisu (best i've had) Avoid: - Garlic bread - average read more

charming local restaurant we just discovered-- had the nicest waiter named greg serve us--he has been there 15 years--food was good--everything is a la carte--pretty place with nice lighting--parking right out front--they call themselves 'sals'.... read more

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The food was incredible. The portions are large enough to leave you with leftovers. The service is fantastic everyone is on point. The restaurant is loud but it is a fun atmosphere. We look forward to coming back again soon. read more

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Phenomenal place for families. Cozy. Knowledgeable and conscientious staff. Classic Birmingham spot.

Sal's is getting a little too comfortable with their popularity. Our food was served almost cold, their garlic bread is terrible (dry, crunchy, zero appeal to it), and their entree salads are presented quite sloppily. We're taking a break from Sal's. read more

I have enjoyed to foid, but getting my carry out order done right remains a huge challenge. Example: ordered chicken parm. Asked for a side of extra marinara sauce, got home, no sauce. That was 4 years ago. This exact issue has happened multiple (10) times since. In fact it happened today, afain. And when I have pointed it out to the restaurant, I am treated as if I am the problem. They give me the eye roller, and explain where I went wrong. I do like the food, but people who work there are not interested is solving problems, and clearly asking for a small container of extra sauce is very unreasonable in their eyes. So, if you order carry out, take the time look at everything before you leave. Better yet, go somewhere they appreciate that you are doing business with them, or just simply be pleasant about missing items. Me, after 4 years of this, I am pretty much done. Its a shame. read more

Food was very good. Had an aperol spritz to drink, Arancini was hot, crispy, and rich. Got the garlic bread with a side of olives. The bread was great; actually pieces of garlic. I had one of their specials, can't remember the name but it had shrimp, pesto, sun dried tomatoes and pasta. As a whole, the dish was great. Could have used a bit more pesto flavor and way less oil. My husband had the risotto which I thought was great. The server was very sweet. Unsure if they were short staffed but things seemed to take a little longer or we wouldn't see her for a while. Plus some of the other families dining were a bit disruptive. Would definitely go back to try other things. read more

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I dined here on March 27. Our server was Jessica. While dining service was good. The check total was $71.55. I left a $20 cash tip and put zero in the tip spot on the check. After reviewing my transactions on March 31 I saw I had been charged $86.55. A tip of $15 had been fraudulently added to my bill in addition to the almost 30% cash tip I left. I spoke to the manager, Adam on April 2. I relayed the discrepancy and provided my transaction number and time of dining from my receipt. He took the information and asked to call me back after he did some research. He did call me back stating he had pulled the transaction. He claimed the server, Jessica had a similar check around the same amount as mine and had "inadvertently" charged mine. He assured me accounting had taken care of the fraudulently added $15 tip and I would receive the credit. It is now April 7 and I have yet to receive the $15 credit. It's only $15, but it's the principle and I don't appreciate being stolen from. I left a more than adequate tip. I have friends and a few family members that are currently employed by or were day one employees at ocean prime in Troy. I'm aware of how restaurant systems work. It's not that easy to add a tip to bill that doesn't have one. Oh, and I now live out of state and I'm no longer there to address it in person. I spoke to Adam a second time and he and assured me the $15 had been credited. Tried calling again today and he is not in. They also should be comping the bill in its entirety due to my inconvenience and their employee's fraudulent steeling. read more

Lasagna was one of the best we've had. Fresh, layering of noodles, cheese, spinach and beef - with an amazing sauce. Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts and arugula salad was also a standout. Great people watching, only downside was the stale tasting bread basket, please add warm, freshly made bread. read more

Amazing food and service! My friends and I tried this place for the first time and it definitely will not be our last! The hostess had us feel like family lol. The food was authentic Italian and it tasted amazing! The inside gave a cozy feel but we opted to sit at one of the tables outside which was nice. If you go get the Chicken Francese read more

Reserved dinner for 5, seated on time. All Food was delicious. Service excellent. Music was too loud and annoying, whatever was being played seemed inappropriate for the setting. Will return for more delicious food though. read more

Such great food and service! The manager and staff are always so great and accommodating. Thank you!

absolutely incredible! amazing service, awesome atmosphere! great place for casual or fancy - we were in sweats ;) 10-10 recommend! read more

Salvatore Scallopini - chicken francese - delicious! - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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The food was good. They were very accommodating to our reservation and friendly on the host front. The bad...never been told the word "NO" so many times while ordering. Every question or query was an immediate hard no. Really put a damper on the meal. We were there to celebrate a birthday. The birthday girl asked to try a small sample of the minestrone soup to see if she should order. Received a hard NO..."we don't do that!!! I've been here 4 years...it's a NO!!" Just wow out of the gate. I'm very pregnant and asked for a small side of pasta. After ordering a bowl of soup and a large entree salad. I said I'll pay whatever it costs. Just wanted the side portion. Another hard NOOO's several time. The server said he could only make it happen if I ordered an entree. I said charge whatever. More NOOOO's...again "I've been here 4 years and we don't do that!!" So condescending. I asked if they did anything for birthdays. Again celebrating actual birthday of a friend. Answer..."Nope sorry enjoy!" My salad had very little dressing. I asked for a little more. Got a nice charge on the bill for that. Was told "sorry house policy!" I mentioned I had never been charged for more dressing anywhere. Server rudely said "OK!" The entire birthday evening was soured by the service. I've been coming here for 35 years...since middle school. Never been treated like this. Ever. Sad evening for a birthday and pregnancy celebration. Usually restaurants go above and beyond to accommodate requests. Not tonight sadly... read more

First I have to give the service an A+. Torrie and Carter were amazing and they are what customer service is all about. Nice atmosphere whether you sit inside or on the patio. I gave it 4 stars because the food was very mediocre at best. The veal francese and village salad(needs to come out chilled) were ok at best. The arancini was tasty! I will definitely try it again and hopefully the next time around I can give it that extra star! read more

It's been around forever, always consistent with their quality of food and you can never go wrong with anything on the menu

Local favorite. Excellent menu. Family friendly. Highly recommend. Great service. We dine there frequently.

The whitefish was 100% the way to go. Love the ambience. One of my favorite places in Birmingham.

I'm a huge fan of this restaurant! My friend and I recently discovered this cute place on the whim and have been coming almost once a week now. The pasta portions are the perfect size, and I love that you get to choose not only the noodles you want, but also the sauce rather than them being preselected! Definitely would recommend! read more

So I had a hard time picking a meal here but I decided to try the basic spaghetti with meatball but added cheese which turned into a fantastic meal!! Feel it should come become the norm with it but was an added $2 add on, well worth it as you can see by my picture. The only issue I had with the place was the bathroom... seemed filthy from the floor to the trash for being in a middle of an pandemic let alone being Birmingham!!! read more

Salvatore Scallopini - Chopped squid linguine another evening special - Italian Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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Gluten free spaghetti bolognese is the best! Be careful cause if you have it - you will be back a lot! I probably go once or twice a week for this at the bar or take home. Many gluten free pastas fall apart or you can tell immediately -- can't tell the difference and the bolognese is just super good and very good portion which makes the dish. read more

i came to sals with my sisters on a whim. We were pleasantly surprised with the service, the food and the atmosphere. very demure. Our server Jessica was phenomenal :) the appetizers were AMAZING. and all of this for no wait ??!! I highly recommend!! and I will be back! read more