Salvo's

NYC Sandwich Restaurant Salvo’s Serves the Best Italian Sandwiches | Eater NY

"Born as an Instagram pop-up in 2023 — place an order by direct message and sandwiches arrived by moped, then a bright blue mini-truck — this has become a cozy lunchtime spot in a former shoe-repair store in Ridgewood, serving soup, sandwiches, and coffee from a stylish, chrome-and-dark-wood-filled space, with classics alongside more experimental options and plans to add small plates at night. If it’s on the menu, get the sausage, leek, and potato panini ($19); on a recent visit it featured pecorino crema, though it’s also been served with crema di gorgonzola, with tender potatoes and airy bread that keeps the double-carb moment feeling relatively light. The eggplant Parm ($16) is straightforward and reliable — slimmer than some versions but well-balanced with eggplant, melty cheese, and fresh basil. Keep an eye out for specials like lasagna ($22), with beautifully delicate pasta, enough crispness on top to keep each bite interesting, and a hint of fruity flavor from olive oil. Best for catching up with a friend over lunch: split a sandwich and, if you’re close, share a bowl of soup, like white bean and escarole." - Bettina Makalintal