Salute Italian Restaurant Frisco

Went for a date night and the overall experience was ok. Food was good but felt a little overwhelming based on the price, both in flavor and portion size. Service was friendly but not very attentive or warm. Felt a little rushed by the server as he was moving so quickly back and forth, and really didn't give warm, conversational service. Not expecting to make a new best friend but based on the high rating and prices, I just expected more. Again, it wasn't a bad visit, just not 5-star. We did enjoy our date night.

We had the best time at Salute for our first visit. The ambience is beautiful inside, the service was wonderful, and the food was exceptional! Riki, our server gave us great recommendations and hosted our dinner seamlessly. We will definitely be back!

Food is too tasty and the service is fast. It's soo authentic with unique flavors to the food. The service is excellent too and so is the maple wood flavored old fashioned!! It's little pricey but a very good choice if you like Italian!!

What a great experience! Everyone here is so friendly. Shoutout to our AMAZING server Andy! 👏 I was here for my friend’s birthday and she brought her own cake which the hostess put in their fridge until we were ready for it. They brought it out with a candle and cake topper. The decor is gorgeous and cozy. This places has such an elegant vibe but also feels like home! Also the food was amazing 😋 Totally recommend 🎉

We had an amazing experience at Salute! The ambiance is great - beautiful bar and decor. The food was delicious and the service was great. We had an appetizer, two pasta dishes, & two desserts and everything was wonderful. The dishes are all a great size and delicious! A walk to the dessert case is the perfect way to end the meal (the limoncello cake was 10/10). Ricky was a wonderful waitress and gave us the perfect level of attention and care on a busy Sunday night. So many things on the menu caught our eye - will definitely be coming back!

We had an excellent experience! The food was delicious and the service was excellent! The only drawbacks were the portions were a bit small and everytime the door opened, where we were sitting, the light coming in was so bright! It wouldn't normally be a big deal but we got there early so the dinner crowd was large!

We had a quiet evening on a Saturday night. Kevin was a great waiter and helped with describing the plates for us. We navigated the menu and picked an appetizer. We were seated in a small table for two. We had great entrees. The sangria were pretty good. The parking is easy and close to the restaurant. The place is small but delightful. We had a blast. The chicken parmigiana was amazing.

5 STARS! First time here and really enjoyed the whole experience! Andy was our server and he took really great care of us! He was so helpful and cheery! All of the food was hot and perfectly seasoned/cooked. We went for a birthday and they even put a candle on the dessert we ordered! Great place, will be back for more :)

Service was amazing and lobster ravioli was so good. I loved the sauce and I loved the service one of the boys gave.

This was our first visit to Salute, and overall, we had a very good experience. Our server was friendly--though he did jump straight into offering dessert when we had just sat down, which made us smile. We started with the bruschetta and calamari; both were good, though not especially memorable. We shared a nice bottle of Chianti while catching up with friends. For entrées, I ordered the Puttanesca with meatballs and loved it--the spice level was perfect for me, and the meatballs were excellent. My husband enjoyed his Pappardelle Bolognese, and our friends were equally pleased with their Rigatoni Arrabiata. All the portions were very generous - enough for leftovers the next day. There was a small hiccup with bread service--it arrived near the end of the meal after we had to request it again--but we didn't mind much since we were enjoying the evening. One small note: the overhead lights could use a good cleaning. Just a bit dusty, but noticeable. The small negatives were not enough to keep us away and we look forward to returning.

Nice neighborhood restaurant. Food was better than expected, service was excellent (Rahia). Now my one star complaint. If we ordered 2-$25 entrees our bill is $50+. But we ordered a $50 Cab, $25 entree and $14 salad, bill is $89+. Nope, extra $8.00 for splitting. Are you kidding me? Have a clue! Get real!

Inspired by a fellow Yelp Elite, I was excited to check out Salute and made reservations for a Saturday night. The service here is top-notch. The whole front of house team works well together, setting up tables, clearing them in a flash, seating diners and serving food. They are on it, even when it's busy. Definitely 5 star service. As for the food, there were some big hits and a couple of meh moments. We started with cocktails, an old-fashioned and a raspberry martini, and both were awesome. For apps, we split a Caesar salad and the buffalo calamari and both were easily our favorites. The calamari was crispy and cooked perfectly, and the buffalo sauce was great. For entrées, my date went with the chicken Parmesan and I had the chicken Sorentino. Here's when things dipped a little, the chicken on both dishes, needed seasoning, like where's the salt and pepper? The cheese and pasta sauce were great, but the chicken was so bland. This place is on the pricey side but overall it's a great place for date night. It's a beautiful restaurant with above average food and seriously amazing service.

This review is based on a gluten free experience... I was told this was a good option for gluten free eating. Sadly, they only offer gf pasta and just a handful of dishes to put with it. MOST DINNERS WERE NOT ABLE TO BE MADE GF. I ultimately had salmon without the sauce which was basically baked salmon I could have made at home. They offered a gf lava cake the server gushed over....but it was simply a small disk of dense, gluey cake. NOT RUNNY CENTER which is literally what lava cake is. From a GLUTEN FREE perspective is was very disappointing, but my husband who is not gf, said his dinner was good. Restaurant was beautiful, server was good.

Very friendly restaurant and food was in large portions. I like everything about this restaurant except for these few minor things. 1. There booth are very uncomfortable it gave me back pain. 2. Whats with the ugly drapes. They block the windows views. Very claustrophobic.. The color of the drapes was weird. 3. Each meal comes with a flower on top of the food. Looks great but are the flowers sanitized? I guess this is because the owners are Armenians.

Our party of 12 had a reservation to celebrate a birthday, but they were so busy on a weekend that it still took a long time for us to get seated. The interior of this place is quite nice with moody lighting. Perfect vibe for a date night or celebration. Loved the bread they brought out as an appetizer to dip in olive oil & parmesan. I ordered the chicken picatta, it was decent, but nothing that stood out. Probably should have stuck to a pasta dish as that seems to be their specialty. Our server was good and attentive. Only other complaint I have is that they charged us a $8 dish splitting fee when they actually didn't split any dishes. They asked if we needed a dish split and we said no. One of our friends didn't order a dish, but I guess that's why they charged us anyway? But there wasn't any transparency about it regardless.

We had a reservation for 6:30- upon arrival I stood by the door patiently waiting until I could check in. It was busy busy busy. There isn't much space to wait but I tried to stay out of the way. I could tell the older woman with white hair was very overwhelmed so I stood back and waited until she addressed me- she started asking for peoples names and I slowly stepped in closer and said "hello, I made a reservation for 6:30" she then loudly proclaimed "everyone has a reservation" I was so embarrassed and felt like a Karen- but I shrunk back slowly- she seated a rude family that cut in front of us- and then seated another family that came in after us- we finally spoke to a very kind tall young man who seemed like a manager and he took care of us and apologized 100 times and offered us a dessert and checked on us so many times. The older woman did come by a few times, no apology but acted as if nothing happened- The young man was truly epic- I believe his name was Dave, Tall, dark hair, well dressed- super star. Our server was also five stars. Food was 10 stars! So good. Alfredo, calamari, eggplant Parmesan, bread with oil and herbs- so good! Luckily our experience was much better than it started- phew- I would definitely return. So delicious.

Salute is the restaurant that I have wanted close to home for years! I love that every time I have arrived there have been smiling, kind and helpful hosts and hostesses to greet me - which is very important to me! The décor is gorgeous and luxurious, yet I feel totally comfortable and relaxed. It may sound odd but there are faux trees coming out of the walls and they are adorned with little birds (also fake but cute!). I love that it has that eclectic addition! Items that I have had - some more than once: Mozzarella sticks - beautifully presented and very good! Bruschetta - I looove it - the bread is not hard but it's lightly toasted and has a nice smoky flavor Crab cakes - very good I thought but my husband said they tasted fishy and didn't care for them (more for me!!) Caesar salad - delicious Pappardelle Bolognese - my favorite dish there - amazing!!! Sea bass - my second favorite dish there!! Visit the dessert bar in the back of the restaurant - beautiful and everything I have had in it has been amazing!!!!!!! The bartender Troy is great and very knowledgeable. I think I learn something new about drinks every time I go sit at the bar! The waiters and waitresses are helpful and always very nice. The owners are very nice and friendly and always say hello making Salute an inviting place that I want to visit on a constant basis! It's a MUST to visit! You'll be hooked!

The food and flavors are so rich! Charming interior and great bar! Our server was excellent and knowledgeable and could've easily been a server in a fine dining restaurant (Andy). The prices are also quite reasonable for the food quality. I was torn between the pappardelle bolognese & Chicken Parmesan (since it was first time at this restaurant, I felt like it was a safe option), but when he mentioned the short rib special, I had to get it. It was truly delicious! My daughter loved the unique flavors in her spaghetti/meatballs with pepperoncinis, capers and olives making it unique. We will definitely be back!

O lugar é muito aconchegante eo atendimento também é excelente. A comida e as entradas estavam uma delicia. O preço é Ok.

PROS: The ambience was nice, our server Andy was fantastic. CONS: The food was terrible and extremely overpriced for the quality you received. Incredibly disappointing. The bread wasn't homemade..... looks like a couple day-old loaves they picked up from Tom Thumb earlier in the day. The chicken marsala was not chicken marsala. It looked like tar... a thick balsamic glaze of some kind with mushrooms that you couldn't even see because they were drowning in tar sauce. The chicken was rubbery, you can tell it had not been floured or pan fried. The meatballs... spoiler alert, not homemade. All I will say is that if you are Italian and actually appreciate Italian cooking, you would not recommend this restaurant and you surely would not make a second trip back.

Huge portions! Cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant. Good service and drink selection. Not good for business meals and a bit pricey for family outings.

Another outstanding visit but this time at the Frisco location. We got caesar salad, Salmon Dijon, Penne a la Vodka with Chicken, & Chicken Marsala. Our server, Andy, Top-Notch, took really good care of us.

Service great, ambiance nice and food ok. Bread was good. Do not think I will go back.

Phenomenal, 10/10 would recommend. This might read as blasphemous but try the buffalo calamari...

Every single aspect of this dining experience was phenomenal. Best locally owned Italian restaurant in DFW. Can't wait to go back.

My husband and I went to Salute last night for a dinner date for the first time. And let me tell you- everything was amazing from start to finish! The drinks were wonderful, the bread was sooooo good my husband asked for multiple servings of it!!! I ordered the chicken Frances and it was by far one of the best I've ever had! The lemon butter sauce over the cappellini noodles was exceptional! Enjoyed every single bite! Cannot wait to go back with my family!!!

I'm new to the area and wanted an Italian restaurant to celebrate my nieces birthday, so she chose Salute and we hit a jackpot! Food and hors d'oeuvres were delicious. We had Calamari, Bruschetta and a Shrimp Cocktail. Entrees were served hot . We all had pastas, but the specials did not disappoint. Service was also excellent. I will certainly be returning.

Wow! Finally a great Italian restaurant on the West side of Frisco. We've heard good things about it. But it took us 3 months to finally check it out. Chicken Piccata was delicious. Fresh capers, sauce was lemony over pasta, yum. Chicken Parm was huge. My son loved it. Lobsters ravioli was great. We even ordered a side of lobster and it tasted fantastic. We sat out on the patio on a cool Saturday night. Lots of tables, music, decent lighting. Service was great. Andreas was fantastic, made great recommendations and knows his stuff. Support staff was attentive and on spot. Chef came out and checked on us. We felt special. We have a new FAV Italian restaurant in Frisco. Bravo!

Great spot close to home. We've now been to Salute several times...and I'd say it's getting better every trip. The service has been wonderful, warm and friendly every time. They have a great menu...we've enjoyed our food for the most part. We do feel like it's improving from good to very good. Really great location and they've done a great job with the decore.

I've eaten here twice for dinner. Both times I tried different food and drinks. Ben, our bartender makes the BEST drinks, is super friendly and informative. The food is amazing. I've had the portobello mushroom ravioli and the pesto tortellini. I'm telling you, the sauce is so good you will want to like your plate! Head on over for an amazing dinner but either make reservations or be prepared to wait a little. Of course, you can do what we did and have a drink and when a spot open up just eat at the bar.

We went on a very busy night so we will be going back for a second visit soon. Service was good but definitely a little on the slower side... Food was very good but just not a traditional Italian preparation. For example bolognese was more creamy than tomato forward. The bread was delicious and we could have definitely enjoy more of that! Dessert was just ok. I think the cheesecake was still a little frozen. The prices were higher than I expected as well. The restaurant is still fairly new and we are looking forward to another experience here.

Love this new restaurant close to home!! The Caesar salad was delicious, and I love the crab cakes. There was so much crab meat, and the flavor was fantastic!!! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Troy and Rebecca are amazing!!! The chef/owner I believe, has stopped by to say hello every time I have been there. It has an upbeat neighborhood friendly vibe. Salute should definitely be on your regular rotation of restaurants. It's a must try!!!

Had the pleasure of dining in tonight and checking out this new italian spot near my neighborhood. We used to frequent the old greek restaurant that was here but they unfortunately shut down. The new italian place was very welcoming and pleasant. Tyler was our waiter and he was very accommodating! We ordered a little bit of everything and the quality of the dishes were excellent. Portions were very generous and just the right size for the price. I really hope this place stays and will be returning back in the future to try other dishes! Their tiramisu was yummy and not too sweet either, which was perfect. Definitely give this place a try...you won't regret it.

The food is fantastic. The ambience is great. The service is wonderful. Our server, Andy, has served us three different times. He is excellent, courteous and very friendly.

Had the most amazing Easter dinner here at Salute! This place was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint! The lobster ravioli is a 10/10! We had the Chicken Frances and Mozz sticks as an appetizer. Dessert menu was to die for with the tiramisu, and strawberry gelato waffle cone. My son even had an and Cookie Monster themed gelato cone that he absolutely loved. But what makes this place a true gem aside from the beautiful aesthetic, is the staff. From our server Ale G who had all the best recommendations and was so hospitable to the OWNERS KIKI and Benny coming out and greeting us, shaking our hands and making us feel like family. I can't recommend this place enough. If you're near this spot run to check them out and don't look back!

Everything you want in a neighborhood eatery. Food was excellent as well as the service. The ambience is romantic and cheerful

This restaurant is a new one in a spot close to our home. We decided to try it out. We were promptly greeted and seated. We arrived at 4 pm (when they opened). The hostess said we could pick our table. Our waiter Tyler was professional, friendly, and helpful. He brought out house bread and provided olive oil and grated parmesan cheese. I had to request balsamic vinegar. We ordered red sangria ($12), which was delicious. We started with bruschetta ($13) and wedge salad ($13). For our meal we ordered Chicken Picata ($24) and Ravioli Al Italia w Sausage ($25). Bruschetta looked appetizing when it arrived. When I think of bruschetta, I want seasoned tomatoes, basil, great bread and any other twist, BUT that's the basics. It was good (7), but there was no basil! There were green leaves on the plate and dish, but it turned out to be spinach, huh? The seasoned tomatoes needed a little oomph. I got that when I put some of my balsamic vinegar and oil on the bruschetta. That made the taste very good (9)! Hubby liked the wedge salad. He said it didn't have the traditional blue cheese dressing, but an oil and vinegar one. It did have blue cheese though. He gave it an 8 rating. Chicken piccata arrived. Hubby said the sauce was really good, but the chicken was really overcooked (7.5). His side of penne pasta was standard, nothing special (6). My sausage ravioli dish was delicious. The flavor and seasoning was spot on. I think this was the best dish we had and I would order it again (8.5). After finishing our entrees our waiter, Tyler asked if we would like dessert. We were full but said we would like to see the menu. He said there was no menu. We had to get up and walk to a back of the restaurant where these was a little kiosk-like setup by the bar where you could order deserts like cake, cheesecake, and ice cream. We ordered cheesecake and red velvet cake to go. I don't even know how much the dessert was because I saw no pricing. BIG PROBLEM I SEE! I don't know how this getting up and walking to a kiosk is supposed to work when they have a full house. The place is not that big. Are people going to have to wait in line, in a "high-cost" restaurant, like they are ordering dessert at a Furr's cafeteria? What if there is someone with a disability who does not easily get up, or in a wheelchair, how is that going to work? They need to figure that out AND FAST! The next day when I went to eat my cake, imagine my disappointment that my red velvet cake ($12), although pretty, was just a sliver of a slice. Boy, was I pissed. Next time we'll stop at a bakery and get our desserts! Anyway, the cake was okay (6.5), nothing special. Hubby liked his Turtle cheesecake ($14) he rated it an 8.

Food is very very good. Being a NY Italian transplant many Italian restaurants just don't live up to good old world flavors. This one is spot on! Dined on Monday night and the place was packed! Difficult choice as what to order as there were many choices I wanted to try. The wife/owner came over who is very personable and helped me make a decision which was Chicken Sorrentino. It was so flavorful and tasty it was the perfcet choice. The eggplant that was in the dish was peeled and breaded now the important point is they take the time to peel the eggplant. makes a world of difference as the peel can be chewy and bitter. Bread came with two ciabatta rolls and two focaccia slices with a very good marinara sauce....its always about the sauce and it hits the mark! Benny the owner/chef came over and he is friendly and personable as his wife is. We were there for a relaxing dinner as my husband had passed a few days earlier. Benny extend an invite for me to eat at the bar anytime and he would chat with me. He sent a wonder dessert to the table. This will my go to for Italian and it should be yours as well. RUN a do not walk and maniga!

Had a wonderful dinner here! Ernest was a great server- very attentive, and he gave us good suggestions . The food was served promptly, and everything was delicious! The portions were generous, too! I had the penne pasta with grilled chicken in vodka sauce. My husband had portobello ravioli, and my son had chicken parm. My very picky mother in law raved over the salmon and was thrilled when owner Benny came over to say hello!

Disappointed Salute canceled our Thanksgiving day dinner reservations today 4 days before Thanksgiving. A text message not even a phone call. The reservation was made a month ago. Missed the mark in customer service. On a positive note I'm happy they'll spend time with their family on Thanksgiving.

what amazing chicken parmesan! superb old fashioneds even with their house pour! our server, vida was beautiful inside and out and not only took care of us but engaged in meaningful conversation! we also got over the top service from andy, who always remembers our orders and what we enjoy and provides us with our likes even when he is not our server! what a team and what a lovely atmosphere!

If I could give this place a -10, I would--and I'd still feel I'm being too generous. Let's start with the food: every single item we ordered was swimming in grease. Not "rich and flavorful"--just straight-up nauseating. Think deep-fried disappointment, served with a side of regret. Now let's talk about the highlight of the evening: daylight robbery disguised as a check. We were a family of four (a couple with two kids), already reeling from the oily appetizers, so we decided to order just two entrees. When the waitress asked if we were splitting, I naively assumed she was being helpful--you know, maybe getting us extra plates. How sweet! But lo and behold, when the check arrived, I see this mysterious line item: "2x split items - $16." Curious, I ask what this is. Wait for it... apparently, this restaurant charges 30% EXTRA if you dare to share your food. Yes, you heard that right. A $25 entree magically becomes $33 just because I had the audacity to let my spouse taste it. Revolutionary, isn't it? When I pointed out that no one informed us about this absurd "policy," the waitress shrugged and summoned a manager, who proceeded to explain--in the most bizarre logic I've heard since kindergarten--that the fee is because we "sat on the chair." Yes, apparently sitting is a premium service here. I was stunned. Should I have squatted in the parking lot? Crawled under the table like a peasant? I've eaten at 100s of restaurants all over the world--from bustling street vendors in Bangkok to mom-and-pop diners in Europe to the most expensive penthouse restaurant at the San Francisco Downtown Marriott--and not once have I been charged for the act of sharing food or occupying a chair. At least beggars ask before they take. These folks? They siphon your money while smiling politely and hand you an invoice for the honor. Absolutely revolting. Avoid like the plague. Or better yet, go in once if you're into performance art--the kind where you pay $16 to learn what betrayal tastes like.

Great neighborhood Italian place...similar to many places in Long Island. The ambience is nice, trad/modern bar, very friendly service. We had the mozzarella sticks- very good; the Lobster Ravioli- rich and silky like they were made from scratch when we arrived; Chicken Marsala- rich, savory, dark sauce with plenty of mushrooms and side of penne alla vodka which was a great partner in this dish. Can't wait to go back!

This place deserves all the stars. So good. A favorite in my family. We go at least once a week. The food is AMAZING. If I had to eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life it would probably be this one. The salads are always a hit and the dessert. The service is amazing, they know us by our names and treat everyone like family. The decor, music and all over vibe of the place is great.

The Ambiance is kind of fun a bit old school. Very clean and staff is very friendly and efficient. Our server Andy was great. Food is very good - this was our first time here we had caprese salad and it was exactly like I like it also ravioli dishes. Everything is fresh and flavorful. We will be back

Great food and outstanding service. We had Mitch tonight and he was great. Love Sergio and his attention to his customers.

Great place , great atmosphere, great food. Will be regular . Out waiter Aidan was great , friendly and I will ask for him next time.

First time visiting Salute on a chilly evening. The ambiance and lighting were perfect! The menu had a wonderful variety. Our waitress Rebecca was outstanding! Knowledgeable and recommended many items with great detail. Now for the food! Focaccia and rolls served with fresh Parmesan and mixed with olive oil was savory and we could have made a meal from this alone. So fresh so delicious! Chicken Frances and Chicken Piccata a must with the most tender lemony flavors. Vodka Penne cooked to perfection with a mild flavor. Spaghetti and meatballs were substantial and served in a bowl rather than plated. Easier to eat this way. We appreciated all the little details such as a sprig of Rosemary sprouting from our chicken dishes to individual small trays of coffee with a biscotti included. Another visit is in the planning. Salute to Salute!

Ben and Troy were so awesome!!! The restaurant was packed, there wasn't an empty seat. You'd never know who's busy by the service! We didn't have reservations, so we sat at the bar. It was still great service, great food and I can't say enough! Love this place! Highly recommended.

The food was spectacular and the service was excellent. We were served by Tyler from Texas. And the recommended the best dishes on the menu, had a special visit from the chef Benny and the whole experience was just amazing. Highly recommend!!

Each time we've been there it was a wonderful experience! We ordered something different each time and really enjoyed every dish we tried from appetizers to desserts - so fresh and delicious. The presentation of the food was beautiful as well! It was very apparent all the details of the interior, dishes, etc. were thoughtfully appointed. AND the icing on the cake...the servers were warm and welcoming which no doubt is an extension of the owners who come around to greet their guests. LOVE this restaurant!

I really enjoyed the first time we had this place even for take out. Unfortunately the last few times were so disappointing. The portions were smaller each time and it is so expensive! Honestly it's just not worth it for them to serve such small portions and charge so much. The food isn't good enough to justify that.

Calamari, 17$ for 10 squid pieces not bad but very small portion. The taste is not bad and is not out of this world. The plate has basil leaves on the bottom a lemon on the side some parmesan and a homemade tomato sauce. Next, I had the bread the bread is hard on the outside and soft on the inside with tomato sauce topped on the bread. The bread was very good and highly recommend it if you like bread. After that, I ordered the Filet mignon, and honestly, the sides and the steak itself were very very dry and not flavorful. Would definitely not recommend it. The place itself is nice very artistic and has great lighting. The service was pretty good and not bad.

Holy smokes! This place is amazing! The food, the service, and the DESSERTS! Wow. This is a bit more upscale than I expected so maybe not the best place for the littles. But the atmosphere is old school in the coolest way. I was impressed.

Atmosphere is ok for an Italian Restaurant, similar to olive garden atmosphere. Now for the food....ordered simple spaghetti and meatballs....where did you get this from the frozen food isle. Tastless, blan where are the italian seasonings? As others have said the bread tasted like day old bread, tough and if I didnt use the oil it would have been impossible to chew. We both had salads and it looked like someone dropped them and then scraped them back in the bowl....nothing special just salad and a crap load of tomatoes. Overall, the food is blan, overpriced fru fru food that they think is all that and a bag of chips....you would have gotten more flavor from that bag of chips. if your going to charge thoses prices I would expect food that was better than Olive Garden...sad place looked like it was going to have potential....total letdown.

Local gem! The food, atmosphere and customer service were top notch!! We will absolutely be back!

Best Italian food we've had since our trip to NY a few years ago. Everything was delicious, crab cakes, PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE(amazing), ribeye (better than a lot of steakhouses)! Our server Tyler was attentive and friendly! Owner came out to check on us a couple of times too! Can't wait to go back!