Being a foodie (Italian) with discriminating taste, I will say this is an awesome neighborhood gem! Opened only 6 weeks ago, Sal's was a wonderful surprise! We loved the grilled calamari (it was the most tender we have ever eaten and is perfectly accented with lemon and fresh tomatoes. We ordered it without the capers), the yummy caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes and balsamic, the to-die-for fresh tagliatelle with Bolognese – I hate to admit it but the bolgnese rivals my mother's where no other restaurant has even come close – and the very good chicken marsala. Regarding the latter, we recommended they provide more chicken on that entree as there was only one smaller piece (should be 2 larger pieces) but it was very tasty served on a bed of delicious garlic mashed potatoes. Suggest adding more appealing dessert options. A huge kudos to the chef! Great addition to the neighborhood! Cheers to your success! ���
This place was amazing!!! Everything was so good!! I have never had grilled calamari but it was freaking amazing here!! Highly recommend!! Great outdoor seating!!
LOVE this place!! This is the 3rd time I’ve been to Sal’s and it never disappoints. I highly recommend the burrata as its some of the best I’ve ever had. We got the fusilli and cacio e pepe, but I would also recommend the carbonara. The service is excellent and the inside of the restaurant is quaint and romantic. Can’t wait to go back!
There aren’t enough stars for this place. The food was absolutely phenomenal, I’d come to Chicago just to eat here. I had the whitefish, tasted the bolognese and carbonara. All of it was phenomenal. Meatball appetizer and blueberry cheesecake for desert. The environment is great. I’ll come back next time I’m in town.
We came in with a party of 12 and a time limit. The staff was absolutely incredible, every server/busser asked each invidual how their food/experience was. Food was outstanding, the mussels were probably the best I’ve ever had. I cannot rave about this place enough. I will definitely be back!
An all-around amazing experience! The servers are incredibly attentive, the atmosphere feels so cozy, and the food is incredible. Hats off to our main server, Braulio - he’s a breath of fresh air. Sal’s is a great place to have dinner with somebody you love.
Great experience from start to finish. The hostess was very welcoming, and the staff was great throughout the dinner. Highly recommend the burrata which is served with a tomato jam, it was excellent. Definitely in the running for our favorite neighborhood spot!
Sal's is delightful. The ambiance is lovely, warm and relaxed, it is loud when full but we could still hear each other. We made reservations which I would recommend. Our server seemed new and unsure of some of the items but she did a wonderful job. The food and drinks were delicious. We had Spaghetti Carbonara, Ceasar Salad, Spaghetti Bolognese and Fettuccine with Roasted Rabbit. It was a lovely evening and a lovely meal!
We Loved the cozy, beautiful atmosphere on a beautiful evening allowed the doors to be open. Our server, Chase, was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was amazing and fresh- we started with the meatballs and calamari which were both outstanding. All of our meals were amazing too! Highly recommend!
Update: Sal’s is still my favorite restaurant. The mussels are incredible and the trout was a pleasant surprise as one of my favorite dishes. I cannot say enough good things about the ambiance, staff, food, and entire experience. You will not be disappointed! // Sal’s is the most perfect, cozy, beautiful, delicious restaurant in Chicago. Skip the big fancy River North steakhouses and instead be treated like family at Sal’s. The staff is attentive without being annoying and the food is truly amazing. They make all pasta from scratch, it can’t be beat. They go the extra mile to make your time there amazing. Thank you for giving us a little slice of Italy right here in Lincoln park Sal’s!
Server Sophia was outstanding! The red snapper special with pancetta jam and grilled chokes was one of the best dishes at any Italian restaurant anywhere. Good overpriced (as usual) wine selection. Fresh pastas. Can't wait to return. Neighborhood gem.
Sat outside and enjoyed an amazing meal and service! Caesar salad, drinks, bread, fish special and tiramisu were all fantastic! Also our server, Braulio, was wonderful! Service all around was so good- attentive but not pushy. Suggestions were great and he listened to our needs. Highly recommend!
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