Do you have outdoor seating available?

Yes, we have a beautiful outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your meal.

Can I make a reservation for outdoor seating?

Yes, we recommend making a reservation in advance to ensure availability of outdoor seating.

Where are you located?

We are located at 100 Trumbull St.

Do you have a menu available online?

Yes, you can view our menu on our website or through our social media channels.

Can I bring my pet with me to outdoor seating?

Yes, we are pet-friendly and allow well-behaved dogs in our outdoor seating area.

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Salute, the premier Italian restaurant in Hartford, CT, invites you to experience the authentic taste of Italy in the heart of the city. Located at 100 Trumbull St, Salute offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a night out with friends, family, or a romantic evening. Our menu features a wide range of traditional Italian dishes, crafted with love and care using only the freshest ingredients. From classic pasta dishes to wood-fired pizzas, our chefs have created a culinary experience that will transport you to the Tuscan countryside. At Salute, we're dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring that every guest feels like family. Come and indulge in a truly Italian experience that will leave you feeling full and satisfied. Book your table now and taste the difference at Salute, the best Italian restaurant in Hartford!

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Salute, located at 100 Trumbull St, offers a delightful outdoor seating area where guests can enjoy their Italian-inspired dishes amidst a cozy atmosphere. Reviewers rave about the attentive service, generous portions, and flavorful meals, making it an ideal spot for a casual dinner or special occasion.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

Zomato: 4.2/5

OpenTable: 4.7/5

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Teo Pellegrino -Google user

5 days ago

We had a wonderful dinner as a group celebrating after graduation! Everyone loved what we ordered, and the owner/manager and staff were friendly and accommodating. I'm glad we made reservations. The space is larger than it appears from the outside and has a nice...Read More

Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Chicken Parmesan, Soon to Be Famous Garlic Cheese BreadSomewhat recommend

Allan Seals -Google user

2 months ago

This place nails it on every level. They food was excellent, the service was even better (thank you Chip and Jim!). This Hartford spot makes everyone there feel not only welcome, but like you’ve been going there for years. They are quick to serve, but you...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Soon to Be Famous Garlic Cheese Bread, Tiramisu CakeThey validate for a discount on LAZ parking. We were had a large party, but I would still call for reservations.

Korn Visessurakarn -Google user

a month ago

Excellent food and great service. The garlic cheese bread was absolutely to die for. The pasta was perfect, and the Tiramisu was second to none. I’ll definitely be back here again the next time I’m in Hartford.

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Soon to Be Famous Garlic Cheese Bread, Ragu Bolognese

Mike Mc -Google user

3 months ago

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...Read More

Atmosphere: 4

Big Nick -Google user

8 months ago

This place was spectacular. Went with a few friends to try it out and was pleasantly surprised with a beautiful atmosphere outside dining, the garlic bread with tomato butter was to die for. And the plates of food that came out were so delicious. I...Read More

Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Rose Pasta, Soon to Be Famous Garlic Cheese Bread, Meatball SaladDifficult to find parkingFree street parking

ryan mcmillan -Google user

7 months ago

I don't review restaurants, ever; so keep that in mind. I called on a Tuesday to make a reservation for Saturday, but my preferred time wasn't open. Jimmy (owner) said he could fit my party of four in one hour later, so we locked that in. Jimmy's...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Veean Chen -Google user

7 months ago

This restaurant is a gem and worth going out of your way to not miss. Pasta ala vodka - Very creamy. Delicious for enjoyers of cheese and soft textures, not designed for the lactose intolerant. Sharp, unique flavor. Tasted good hot at the restaurant & tasted...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Shrimp Fra Diablo, Spasta PestoPlenty of parkingPaid parking lotAdjacent multi-tier parking lot. Salute (at the time of writing, Oct. 2024) was able to provide a 50% coupon that reduced our $4 ticket to $2.

Bill Daum -Google user

a year ago

We went for my birthday… really like this place…they gave us great table in the front window, it’s fun to people watch. Our waiter was Very attentive and always near by! Brought me a lot of extra garlic, I ate it all! Really liked the...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingPaid street parking, Free parking garageThere is a parking garage to the left of the restaurant, and they validate your ticket!

Andrzej -Google user

a month ago

Good Italian food with quick and friendly service .Please was pretty busy with all these graduation partys.

Lunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Up to 10 min

Anny Valdes -Google user

5 months ago

This Restaurant is AMAZING from the Staff to the food. Rachel is awesome. She suggested great dishes and honestly the food here is to die for. Everything is made fresh from start to finish. The bread reminded me of my childhood. Definitely recommended the Cheese...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Ragu Bolognese

Arpita Chakravorty -Google user

a month ago

Literally the best Italian restaurant with the best drinks and calamari in the whole of Hartford area. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Marie Tyler Wiley -Google user

a year ago

You know it’s not often that you run into a restaurant that is so finally run that it inspires you to write a review. And that is exactly what Salute is…a finely run machine! It runs like clockwork. And best of all their employees are exemplary. I don’t know the restaurants in Hartford anymore so in real life, I have two friends…on FB. 4000 and mostly people I’ve either sold houses too or I have performed their marriages. 😉 A month ago I did crowdsourcing. I went onto my Facebook page and asked the world” “Hey, I haven’t been to Hartford in years. What’s a good restaurant?” And overwhelmingly people said Salute! So now start the kudos… I called to make a reservation and one of the managers (I think his name was Dan) answered. Talk about delightful and fun to talk to.🥳 He was charming, charismatic, and just made making a reservation as fun as it could ever be! We were going up to HTFD because our son was graduating from college at the Hartford Civic Center. Yesterday arrived-Graduation day… And my husband and I decided to pop in to Salute before hand -just to check it out. We sat at the bar ordered cocktail and hors d’oeuvres. The best part of that were the bartenders who were so wonderful to talk to. I spied a gentleman who I assumed to be the owner… I asked one of the bartenders and he verified that. At the time the owner was working on a project and I since there is nobody else around, sauntered over to him & Quietly said…” Why don’t you let one of the minions do that?”😝 His response was humble and sweet…” I am a minion”! right off the bat I liked him as he is humble. I introduced myself & we had a grand time chatting it up…along with some chuckles. 😉 We attended our son’s graduation and came back later on for our dinner reservation. Once again greeted by the bartenders who by now felt like friends😉 and a delightful Hostess who was just kind and caring. What I like about the places, you can walk in strangers and you leave friends. Now to the main event; FOOD! Scott was our server and he was perfect! The food was absolutely stellar delicious! Earlier in the day, we had tried their infamous garlic bread! It was perfectly cooked with a nice little crunch on the bottom, which I really enjoyed instead of mushy.🤣😉 My husband had the Giobatto. If you like spice, this is the one to get! Our son, Trey, The graduate, enjoyed his shrimp piccata! (I enjoyed it too😉) We both thought it was cooked absolutely perfectly. I had the lobster special of the evening, which I can’t remember the name but anything with lobster is always delicious when it comes to my taste buds. That had a mushroom cream sauce which was sublime! The three of us shared a delicious crème brûlée 4 dessert with a round of coffee’s and off we went back down to the beach… Happy as larks With our choice of Salute to celebrate a special evening! You will love it too! 😉🥳🎉 Trust me!

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Soon to Be Famous Garlic Cheese Bread

Jaiden Louden -Google user

5 months ago

Went out with some friends, first time we have ever been to the restaurant and immediately we were greeted and welcomed by the attendant. We all enjoyed the food and drinks and the service from another attendant that spoke with us and ended our night...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Spicy Fried Calamari

Maksim Khripchenko -Google user

5 months ago

Great restaurant! The owner and waitress were so adorable and warm so we barely want to leave! Strongly recommend this place! We definitely will visit again!

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Nick -Google user

a month ago

Definitely one of the best Italian places I've been to. Both me and my partner got the chicken pesto gnocchi and it was fantastic. The garlic bread as a starter is also great and is light but still very cheesy. Our server Michelle was also awesome, she...Read More

Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 4Soon to Be Famous Garlic Cheese Bread, Chicken Gnocchi Pesto

Crystal Goree -Google user

2 months ago

E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T. 100% recommend. We went, unbeknownst to us, right before a nearby Mary J Blige concert, so it was crowded. We had no reservation, but staff was kind enough to find space for us, our waiter was on point & did not make us feel...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Lava Cake, Soon to Be Famous Garlic Cheese BreadPlenty of parkingPaid street parking, Paid parking garage

J J -Google user

3 months ago

We made dinner reservations for 7 PM but had trouble finding parking, so we arrived about 10 minutes late. To our surprise, they still held our table! However, my husband and I decided to check out the happy hour menu and opted to sit at the bar instead. The maître d’ welcomed us with a big smile, saying, “As you wish,” and assured us that our table would still be available whenever we were ready. We happily settled into the lively bar area and started with the potato ravioli and fried calamari—both were delicious, and the calamari portion was generous. Since the bar wasn’t too crowded and the bartenders, Caden and Cadesi (apologies if I got the name wrong!), were so friendly, we decided to stay at the bar rather than move to a table. We followed up with the famous meatballs and broccoli, both very tasty. My husband, who rarely drinks beer due to low carb diet, ended up enjoying two dark port beers! Since we had pre-dinner drinks and appetizers at another restaurant, I held back on alcohol, but the bartender noticed I wasn’t drinking my ice water and kindly asked if she could offer me something else—perhaps hot lemon water? It was such a thoughtful gesture, and she brought exactly what I needed. Some places make you feel unwelcome if you’re not ordering drinks, but that was definitely not the case here. As a self-proclaimed tiramisu snob, I was hesitant about dessert. But just before we asked for the check, we were surprised with a beautifully plated tiramisu! Apparently, the maître d’ had told the bartenders it was our anniversary, and they kindly treated us to this special dessert. It was delicious—and even more memorable because of the kindness behind it. They helped took lots of photos of us and it was smiles all around. We had a terrific evening, feeling completely taken care of in both body and spirit. Thank you, Jimmy, and the entire team for such a wonderful experience! ❤️ Ps: skipping pre dinner drinks and apps next time and going here straight for the primo and secondo! Ps2: And, we learn they validate 50% of garage parking - so it’ll be $5 max. Street parking is free after 6 but it’s tough when there’s a game or event in town!

Dine inDinnerAtmosphere: 5Spicy Fried CalamariLow carbSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot, Paid parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking, Paid parking garage

T J -Google user

9 months ago

Perfect eatery! My waitress was so attentive, pleasant, and professional. The food was delicious and flavorful. Chicken parmigiana was cooked to perfection. I ate the chicken first. The portion was generous. The atmosphere was cute and intimate. Very inviting. Will return soon.

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Chicken ParmesanPlenty of parkingPaid street parking, Paid parking garage

Marlee Eldridge -Google user

4 months ago

Wonderful meal! From the moment we walked in, the staff was friendly and helpful - they even checked where we parked (they give a 50% voucher for the garage) and when we said we parked on the street they made sure we had enough time...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Chicken Gnocchi Pesto, Shrimp Fra Diablo, Soon to Be Famous Garlic Cheese BreadPlenty of parkingPaid street parking, Paid parking garage

Tony Guy -Google user

4 months ago

Recently had the pleasure of dining here with two other couples to celebrate a special occasion—a 3-way birthday celebration. From the moment we walked in, the experience was seamless, thanks to Jimmy, who graciously accommodated last-minute changes to our reservation's size and time without hesitation....Read More

Atmosphere: 5

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