Salvatore's Cucina & Lounge

"I had dinner with someone special to me for Valentine's Day at this place. Honestly, their server's service rocks it was impeccable during the entire time. She was very attentive and made sure we felt comfortable the whole night. Sadly, we didn't catch her name. We ordered their Valentine's course, which emphasizes an appetizer, an entree, and dessert. Appetizer and dessert were decent. On the other hand, the main entree was bland and unadventorous, not as good as it looked like. We expected more for the price (about $75 each course), so kind of disappointed on that. The first half of the night was solid and enjoyable, they do have a large variety of drinks to choose from, which is a plus. However, by the end of the second half, when we asked for the check, we were surprisingly surcharged for a "large party / gratuity" of 20% total price despite being only two people and not being advised beforehand about that. Their reason for overcharging us was because it was a holiday "Valentine's Day," so they were already expecting and surcharging people an extra 20% for gratuity. On top of that, get head shakes from the waiter and supervisor/manager on your back for asking them about it. They still gave us good service throughout the night, though. Still first time we've ever heard and dealt with something absurd as that. We've been going out to different places for years, and it's the first time that we are forced to pay for gratuity, which is outrageous and non-sense. Gratuity comes voluntarily out-of-your pocket. It's sad that places like this are scrounging for tips. Nonetheless, it's a good place to enjoy the ambitious night club looking vibe and have a couple of drinks with friends or SO's. Overall, this place was OK."

"Fun vibe and atmosphere, and service was good (although it probably didn't hurt that there were only a handful of guests--it was a Tuesday night). Given how much effort was put into decor and atmosphere, the limited menu was a little surprising. There just aren't that many options. Some of the food was fantastic, and some was just okay. The drinks are pricey. Overall, fun time and unique experience. Will be back."

"Salvatore's was very trendy with a lounge vibe. We stayed for dinner and witnessed the restaurant transition into a night club ambiance. The menu consisted of modern Italian flare and a really nice list of cocktails and wine options. The food was good, and the portion sizes were really generous for sharing. It's a cute place for brunch or a girls' night out."

"Top 5 pizza places in the city for me. You don't need to go to Little Italy. The crust is light and crunchy with fresh ingredients; the pie not too big. Happy hour is the best time to go if you want to save some cash: Tuesday thru Thursday 5-7pm. Service is always friendly, and a pleasant atmosphere. Check it out."