Salvino Cucina Italiana

Ordered takeout on a busy Saturday night. The parking lot was packed but they were still able to get my order made within 20 minutes, which was very reasonable! The hostess was so sweet, helpful and welcoming. We ordered the mussels, calamari, beef and mushroom soup, and chicken picatta. All excellent, nice portions and robust flavors. The chicken was juicy and surprisingly thick as most other places cut their chicken cutlets thin! Definitely recommend this place! It’s amazing!

Hands down best calamari I have eaten! Crisp, light oil and the spicy marinara is chefs kiss! I had Tagliatelle Bolognese and it was delicious! Everything from the service to the food to the chef and owners checking in on us. We will be back!

Everything was awesome. Came with my family to eat dinner last night and we were all very impressed. The smell walking in, the hosts, the owners are probably always there it’s just a well run restaurant can’t say enough good things. Best part we had a woman (think owner) who gave us washable markers for drawing on the tablecloth. My little girl loved that it’s such a good idea. Thank you Hunter he was a great server! Good memories!!!

We are pretty picky Italian food eaters. The food here was really good. We got there around 5:30 on Wednesday evening without a reservation and were able to get seated. All the staff were very friendly. Service was quick. Would definitely return.

The food is delicious! I had the lobster ravioli. O my goodness, it was amazing! The crab dip is some of the best I've ever had! I always try crab dip everywhere I go! I forgot what my friend had but it was just as good! The staff and service are both great! It's really nice inside! I highly recommend it! I went for a birthday dinner and I really enjoyed myself! The server was so nice and attentive! The prices are reasonable. I will be back!

This fine establishment far exceeded our expectations. We’re from NY where good Italian food is everywhere. Chad was our waiter and he was excellent! He truly cared about you being happy. Thank you Chad. The staff was so friendly & pleasant. Our food was delicious. We ordered a variety of different things and everything was excellent. We’re tough customers and we have no idea where the negative reviews come from. You will not be disappointed dining here!

The most delicious Italian restaurant in Greensboro! I had my birthday celebration last night and I was NOT disappointed! I've recently went to Italy over the summer, and when I've tried the Burrata and Shrimp Scampi... I was blown away how authentic everything was! The Burrata and Shrimp Scampi tasted just like the dishes I've had in Italy!!! The atmosphere was lovely and the waiters were even lovelier. I will definitely come back to this restaurant, it was such a delightful experience!

Delicious authentic Italian food! Great service! A must try

I wish I can give this restaurant 10 stars! I stopped here on a random night not knowing what time they close and this kind woman at the front said they were closing, but would be happy to take me at the bar. There are so many amazing menu options and it was hard to pick just one, but I'm so glad I chose the lobster ravioli. I love seafood, so I asked for extra lobster, shrimp, and scallops on top. I had no idea such amazing Italian food was located right here in Greensboro. The restaurant has a cozy and elegant vibe. I would love to come here for a celebration, date night, girls night out or any occasion really. I look forward to coming back and trying everything on the menu!

I'd like to offer a correction in the highlighted dish.. The one that features linguine with shrimp and scallops and a delicious creamy tomato basil sauce is actually the Shrimp and Scallops Rosina. Of all the dishes that I have tried here.. this is absolutely my favorite and certainly a dish that'll keep me as a repeat customer. What an amazing depth with a very rich flavor. The shrimp scampi and lasagna are certainly a must try.. one very buttery and the other with plenty of cheesy goodness .. but the shrimp and scallops Rosina is the real winner. As always, amazing service and good vibes.

Upon entering this handsome, elegant restaurant for the first time, we were warmly greeted at the door and seated. Our waiter was the perfect blend of graciousness, attentiveness without being overbearing. The acoustics were very conducive to conversation. It reminded us of restaurants in Little Italy - many years ago. My wife and I split the Pollo Marsala entree. The sauce was a bit thicker and richer than what we expected - normally , it is a lighter, more delicate sauce. Nevertheless , it was a deliciously different point of view and the chicken was tender and moist. The half serving was more than enough for the two of us. The Pasta Fagioli soup was rich with beans and satisfying. I also tried the Eggplant Parmigiana which was among the best I've ever sampled. All in all, the food was expertly prepared, generous, and richly flavored.

I went for a birthday dinner. There was about 12-13 of us. The server was really nice. He helped as much as he could. Everything was really nice. My only complaint is that the food took way too long. I understand it being a large party, but the reservation was at 7, we ordered food about 7:30ish, and our food didn't come out until close to 9. They closed at 9. We ate some of our food, but most people got it to go. They do provide bread for you to eat as you wait. I didn't see the whole place since our room was right in the front. It is in the shopping center with other businesses, but it's not hard to find at all.

My Husband and I went to Salvino's for our 22 wedding anniversary. We hadn't been to Salvino's in a long time, so we decided to reserve a table, as we remember Salvino's as being one of the better "fine dining" Italian restaurants in Greensboro. We both had cocktails before dinner, I ordered a grey goose martini with three olives, he asked, "would you like blue cheese in your olives", and I responded absolutely! When I received my martini, I got 2 olives. As we are enjoying our cocktails my husband ordered the calamari frite. When it was presented to the table, I knew right off that these were not prepared correctly. There was no browning to the calamari and unfortunately it was rubbery as well. I ordered the Halibut and my husband ordered the veal picatta. While we're waiting for our entree we ordered two glasses of wine. As the wine arrived, our soup and salad did as well. My Caesar salad was not what I expected, I expected table side service for the caesar salad. Instead I received a bowl of romaine with packaged grated parmesan. At a fine dining Italian restaurant, the expectation is fresh ingredients! My husband said the soup was good. Our entrees arrived and I was not impressed at all. My beautiful Halibut was plated with a huge blob of creamed spinach which was not a pretty site. My spaghetti that came with the meal was served in a wooden bowl. My husband's veal picatta was swimming in butter and didn't look like it was even browned. He couldn't eat it! The wait staff should be aware of what they are presenting to their guests, as they are the gate keeper between the chef and the guests. If it doesn't look right don't serve it! As we explained this to our waiter, he had the Manager visit our table for further explanation. In the meantime, nothing had been bussed from our table, our appetizers and dinner plates were still sitting on the table. The Manager agreed that the calamari and the veal were not cooked properly, she waived the veal picatta due to being the most expensive. In reviewing the bill after it had been presented, we were shocked to see that they had charged us $2.00 a piece for the blue cheese olives that were included in my $15.00 drink; I'm glad I didn't get three olives. My memory of Salvino's is much different than the current day. I remember professional wait staff, also dressed professionally and a larger menu. The ambiance was also more romantic in the earlier days.

Amazing Italian entrees. I had jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab over pasta in a lemon butter sauce and my husband had spaghetti and meatballs. Both were excellent. We will definitely come back!

Where do I even start? If you look up best Italian restaurants in Greensboro NC you'll find Salvino's near the top if not the top on every one of the lists. Do they live up to the hype? ABSOLUTELY. Definitely one of my favorite spots in Greensboro and my favorite Italian spot of all time. It's like a second home almost. Maybe it's because I've gone so many times but the always friendly bartender knows my order by heart and it's really heartwarming. For a restaurant to only be open 4 days a week and only 4 business hours per day, you have to wonder how they stay in business. Well I'll tell you. IT'S THE FOOD AND SERVICE!! If you're reading this you have to try it. Dress nice! Salvinos has kept up a "nice night out" ambiance, waiters are dressed nice, very keen about the detail. Table clothes on the tables in the dining room and classic music playing in the background. The food, I can't even describe it properly. My absolute favorite from them is their eggplant parmesan. It's so different than anywhere else, it's thinly sliced and rolled with mozzarella cheese and served on a bed of spaghetti. It's quite literally mouthwatering. This time around I went with some friends who ate meat and one of them was vegan. My friend who is vegan asked the waiter if they had any vegan options he said give him a second and he'll see what he can do. The chef himself came out and talked to my friend about the different options he had and what he can cook for him, I've never been anywhere else where the chef comes out personally. Not only that he came back out after serving us our amazing food to check up on him and ask if he liked it or not, how sweet is that! They had gluten free pasta as well upon request. Prices are on the higher end side, expect $20+ entrees. Generous portions though you won't leave hungry and most entrees come with soup/salad and bread and butter/oil with spices. I've never had a bad experience and I always love taking people there for their first time because every single person I've taken has been blown away, whether that be from their delicious food or their really amazing service. You can't go wrong going here. I love Salvino's!

We made reservations for dinner because we now know how popular this Italian Restaurant can be. The food was delicious and the service was great. The ambiance is romantic and I couldn't believe I hadn't been there before. Well, it's now my favorite Italian in Greensboro.

Definitely time for an update to what is without question my favorite spot for Italian food in the Greensboro area! Everything about Salvino Cucina Italiana (more affectionately referred to as Sal's) is primo. From the classic feel of the restaurant itself, to the friendliness and decorum of the staff, and of course, an involved chef who visits your table to ensure your meal is just the way you wanted it... they've got it all. Honestly, we've branched beyond special occasions only with Sal's. The food is just a cut above, and as prices have gone up to dine out, they've kept theirs about the same making it more affordable than before. They have what I can say is absolutely the best chicken parmigiana I've had outside of New York, it's a comfort staple that is hard to branch away from when we go. That said... please branch! You'll find fresh pastas, perfectly cooked seafood, interesting sauces, and tender meats all made with care. Their appetizer menu changes from time to time, and this time we found ourselves wanting the burrata. This was a wonderful treat. Of course the super creamy mozzarella and crusty bread, but with a bit of bruschetta, spring mix and oil, it made for a scrumptious bite. We needed more bread, and thankfully, the baskets are bottomless. Is anything as simple and satisfying as dipping fresh bread in good olive oil and spices? All told, Sal's is a slam dunk 5 stars for any occasion, and earns my highest recommendation. This family run business is the best!

Really delicious pasta. The bolognese sauce is very rich and flavorful. The crew were all very kind and we received quick service. Beautiful atmosphere.

Wonderful food and service! Atmosphere is linen tablecloths but casual dress is ok. Hostess was very pleasant and helpful. Serving was large enough we both took half our food home.

Always excellent food and service. We go every few weeks for drinks and dinner and think it's one of the top Greensboro Italian restaurants.

The best Italian in town! Their gnocchi appetizer is to die for! This is our special occasion restaurant and it never lets us down.

Myself and a colleague found the wonderful place on yelp. I was rated high and I see why. We ordered the special and it was fabulous. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. I highly recommend you dine here.

Great good and service! Family owned and they work as a team to take good care of customers. We had specials, and they were yummy!

Amazing restaurant! Warm quiet atmosphere. Cloth table and napkins. Fresh food. We tried pastas, fish, and the special fillet mignon was 4" thick. Wonderful evening.

Real Italian cuisine, elegant atmosphere, excellent service, fairly priced. Delicious dishes. 4.5 stars One improvement needed: the espresso is a disgrace. Buy a professional coffee maker and make a real coffee

If I could give this a 6+ star review I would. Honestly one of the best places we've been to in Greensboro bar none. And one of the best Italian places I've ever been to, including the authentic Italian restaurants we used to frequent in Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Thank you Tom (chef and owner) and Mary (hostess and owner) for an amazing experience. Nothing compares to first impressions. As soon as you walk in you're greeted by the friendliest staff. Coach check? Yes. Friendly faces? Yes. Authentic Italian vibe? Yes. We did not have reservations, so we bellied up to the bar in comfortable leather seating by an inviting bar scene. Our bartender, Ashley, was second to none. Friendly, funny and made some of the best cocktails in town. My wife had an espresso martini, which she said was one of the best she's ever had. You can just feel the expertise of an experienced bartender. She attended to every patron at the bar without skipping a step. This was a Saturday evening, packed to the brim. We could have been the only ones there given the amount of personal attention we were given. Hats off to Ashley, thank you. The food is where this place shines and takes it to another level. We started off with escargot. But not your typical wannabe escargot. It melted in your mouth, soft and tender. Many places will serve this dish, but it's a delicacy that if not cooked properly, is either chewy or undercooked. This was perfection. After the escargot, we dipped the fresh, homemade Italian bread into the leftover sauce. Heavenly. We then enjoyed the gnocchi appetizer. Not only was the gnocchi cooked to perfection, but the flavors of the cheesy gorgonzola cream sauce complemented it perfectly. The main event was next. Scallops alla Soave: pan seared scallops bathed in a lemon and butter white wine sauce. The tenderness of the scallops was in tune with the creamy sauce that sang a melody of flavors in perfect harmony with each and every bite. We had a mushroom and steak bisque to accompany our main course. Let the picture speak for itself. Thank you chef Tom for this experience. If you want to have an amazing evening out for any occasion, or just to enjoy great food and drink, make sure you don't miss out on this outstanding establishment. Thank you for a one of a kind experience!

Omg!! This is the best Italian I've had in a loooong time! The sauces taste like they have been cooking all day! Flavorful as all get out! We are a large group this night and the servers are doing a great job keeping up with our requests, not every place can say that. The appetizer was great. Prince Edward Island mussels was our app. Very tender and the broth/sauce was way to good. We were sopping up any remaining sauce w our bread, not allowing the server to take our big dish lol. My Tagliettali w Bolognese has just arrived and the waiter was at hand quickly to ask if we wanted additional cheese. Oh yeah! We finished with espresso and shared a tiramisu, excellent! This was a great experience and everyone including the chef and co-owner were very attentive and made sure our meals and requests were promptly addressed and taken care of which is no easy task for a group of 20+ peeps. Would come back here in a heartbeat. Check it out!

If you want to have a superb high end Italian dinner in the area, then you gotta go to Salvinos. They are only open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday, but do take (and recommend) reservations. It is a little bit of fancier place so dress a little bit nice. They ask for no hats and check your coats at the door. The interior decor is minimal but clean. White tablecloths and such. It was decorated for the holidays so had a little extra sparkle. I'd say they could spruce this up a little bit. We recently took my dad for his birthday. The staff is all super attentive and lovely. The owner comes and says hello to every table. They were made sure he had a special evening including free dessert and a little gag gift, which was sweet. This place is not cheap sure, but the food, portion, service and all that is so great it's worth it for a special occasion. Started our meal with Calamari Fritti (Calamari fried to a golden brown and tossed with parmesan cheese and seasoning. Served with spiced marinara) appetizer. The calamari was nicely fried but honestly it was all about the spiced marinara sauce. It is just so good and flavorful. Made me excited to have more with my main course. I decided to do something a little different and got the Petto Di Pollo Saltimbocca (Chicken breast sauteed with fresh sage in a white wine demi-glaze sauce, topped with prosciutto di parma and mozzarella cheese). It is served over creamed spinach with a side of spaghetti and red sauce. While maybe not the prettiest dish, it was very tasty. The prosciutto was plentiful and added a great salty element. The chicken was fell cooked and the demi-glaze sauce was divine. I was just eating it little by little by the forkful. The portion was large and a got to enjoy the leftovers the next day for lunch. While I did not get it (slightly regretting) my sister got the Chicken Parmigiano and that ish was huge. It was stacked with two large chicken breasts and so much cheese and red sauce. She gave me a bite and yum. That is what I will be ordering next time!

Food was excellent. Taste was great along with presentation. Service was outstanding. Very romantic setting.

I don't know what is wrong with me. That there is such an amazing Italian restaurant right here in Greensboro and Italian food is my all-time favorite, and this is only the second time I have been to the restaurant since I have been living in Greensboro for 33 years is almost unforgivable. I asked the kids to take me there for my birthday last year but it was on a Monday or Tuesday night when they were closed. This year I was in luck and they were indeed open on Wednesday for my birthday! Yay!! The only negative thing I can say about this place is that I'm not so crazy about the décor. Last time we were there, the room we dined in was kind of funky and this time the room was kind of neuter. But you know what? Take the neuter or funky atmosphere and serve me a meal like you did for my birthday and you are on the top of my list Wow! What a meal. Service was delightful. Attentive but not pushy. We started off with calamari which was absolutely scrumptious. The kids gave me a hard time because I swore to them that I was not going to order chicken parmesan which is always my go-to, especially on my birthday or special occasions. I just felt since I always can have chicken parmesan, maybe I should try something else. Erik warned me how good it was and when I saw Rachel's plate come out with two huge chicken cutlets, I regretted my decision, but something to remember for next time. On the other hand, my seafood and pasta was incredible. What a taste. Plentiful and delicious! It was my birthday, so they brought me out a dessert of my choosing and we passed it around each getting a forkful of lemon cake. I also appreciated it that the dinner came with a salad. The price is a bit higher than normal but this was a place that was definitely worth it. I will be back soon. It was worth the extra $5 or $10 to have a meal like that I have a tradition that I try to enforce ( lol )that everyone must tell the birthday person something nice about them. The kids bust my chops about this, but I wanted it for my birthday, so as cold as it was, we stood out in the street in Salvino's parking lot and I made the kids tell me something nice about myself lol I heard things like I know have to live life, I live in the moment, I'm passionate and loving. I'll take it all! Not only is all of that hopefully true, but it's also true that Salvino's, without a doubt, serves the best Italian meal in Greensboro... Hands down I'm not going to make the mistake again and wait until another birthday to get in there and have those two huge chicken parmesan cutlets. Special occasion or not, this is a fantastic meal and one is that not to be missed. Especially, if you are a lover of Italian food like I am. Ciao!!!

This is Italian! Great food, superb service and wonderful ambiance. Started with a salad that was crispy, fresh greens. My entree was scallops, they were outstanding. My wife had the grouper & she enjoyed it immensely. Overall a terrific dining experience. A big thumbs up to Mary from Buffalo the hostess with the mostess.

Visting in town and Drove to make a take out order. The women at the front intentionally ignored us to attend to a White family who arrived after us, I'm Black. The other family was kind enough to say we were there first, although she saw us standing there she still tried to attend to them before us. Racist restaurants are the worst. We left. Didn't stay to try the food.

Had a nice experience wining & dining at Salvino Cucina Italiana! ​ What we had: [my fav] Calamari Saltati della Casa - Calamari sauteed in white wine and garlic with a touch of marinara and heirloom tomatoes . This was really tasty and the calamari was not over cooked! [second fav] Linguine Pescatore - Linguine tossed with shrimp, scallops, and mussels in a white wine garlic clam sauce with a touch of marinara. Crab Ravioli - Large ravioli stuffed with a savory crab blend tossed in a vodka sauce and finished with a touch of tarragon. Probably could live without this one. This entree didn't really stick out to me. Food: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 a bit outdated but the staff is friendly and very attentive Parking: 5/5

Still one of our favorites in GSO! I can't say enough how yummy Salvino Cucina is. For date night, a special occasion, or simply dinner at the bar you can't go wrong!

It's a Mom pop place. Everything is fresh. We've been going there for years and never been disappointed. Great service, great ambience, amazing food. Big enough portions for next day meal! Always friendly service

Pretty good Italian restaurant with a warm, private feel. Not your run of the mill "local Italian chain", it had a feel of family owned and had its usual patrons that know of the restaurant....yet not as publicly talked about, which could be good, and bad however you look at it. The food was pretty good. Everything tasted fresh and made in house. The gnocchi appetizer was wonderful - cheesy, fluffy, perfectly made gnocchi. My tagliatelle tasted fresh and appreciate the amount of sauce given - my only gripe was it was heavily and overly salted, made it hard to eat the entire thing. Fresh bread with oil is served with your meal. The service was fine dining level, you were taken care of and items were thoroughly explained. Never had to wait on water or any need. Would recommend. Food: 4.2/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5

I was very pleased to find this place, as I've been on the hunt for good Italian food in Greensboro for two years now. It's not as good as my beloved Tony's di Napoli in NYC, but that's a ridiculously high bar. The service was outstanding. I felt welcomed by every staff person I encountered. It was a treat when the Chef came out to check on us at the bar, and he visited a couple of tables as well. Lovely. I had the chicken parm and it fed me for 3 days. The pasta fagioli soup was delicious as well. I'll be back over and over again. My butt print will eventually be on that corner stool at the bar. :O)

Menu entrees are around $35 but their filet mignon special was $70. It's fine to charge any price you want but they should tell you the price of the entrees when they introduce them if they are going to be double the price. My mom's entree was cold. The waitress brought it the kitchen. The owner/chef didn't reheat it he just immediately brought it back out and put it in front of my mom without speaking. His wife came over to the table and said she heard from the waitress her husband was very rude to us. She said she was going to take part of the entree price off. It was odd. I have never been to a restaurant where they give you "part of the entree price off" for it being cold and the owner being rude. These are not the original owners.

Food was excellent- served hot and within a reasonable time. Grouper special Server was very attentive Ambiance was warm and comfortable

Friendly server Very good food Pleasant ambiance Eggplant parm was excellent Mary is great

Food and service were amazing. I had the spaghetti without the meatballs and it was enough for 2 people. Would definitely return!

Service was very good. My complaint is we were in a large group and the restaurant gave us a choice of about six entrees to choose from all came with a hearty salad. My biggest issue is the entrees didn't have any prices. I guess I assumed they were all about the same price. The veal marsala was just ok. It was served on a huge stack of spaghetti noodles, it didn't have a ton of flavor and I was shocked by the $37 price tag not to mention $12 for a glass of Prosecco. That's cocktail pricing for most good restaurants only charge 9 or 10 for a glass. Too expensive for what you get.

The food was delicious. The staff were there to answer all of your questions and your drink never goes empty. We went with friends and had a great Saturday night. I would highly recommend a reservation on Friday and Saturday nights. We will be going back!

Another great find from Yelp! We had been shopping and were looking for a light supper before heading home. Salvino Cucina was nearby, and we decided to try. We were there early, like 17:45, and were surprised the place was full within minutes. Hello? The locals know about this place. Been in business for decades, and people keep it filled. We only wanted a light meal, but, watching the specials being delivered to others sealed it. We need to come back when we're hungry! There was an eye popping lamb special floating by that looked and smelled amazing. Service was excellent. Our waiter had been waiting there 11 years, just to greet us. The mushroom ravioli was very refined. Velvet sauce and perfect pasta. My partner had a pollo and sausage penne dish that was wonderful. Can't wait to go back and explore some of those amazing dishes that circulated around us.

Spontaneously decided to eat at Salvino's last night. Happy we got seated right away for a Friday night. Service was great. Some menu items have up charges like the soup of the day if wanting that specific soup to go with your entree otherwise, their pasta fagioli is the other choice at no charge. Caesar salad has a $1 up charge for anchovies which we weren't made aware of. Waitress gladly took off the bill when we asked about it. Food portions are good size. I thought the price for wine that was sold by the glass was fair $8-$12 a glass.

I went to Salvino's for the first time on Saturday. I didn't have reservations, but I was able to be seated at the bar by the owner, who, by the way, was super friendly and made me feel welcomed. The bartender was also very friendly / engaging; the drink she made was very good! I started off with the crab dip, which was a nice size portion. It was very good and enough for at least 2-3 people! For my entree, I had the Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese. The portion size was large, and it was so good! You also have your choice of ceasar or side salad. Overall, everyone was very friendly...the service was great and I will be back!

The food was great and the service was amazing... I would definitely come back again it was just me and my son but next time I'll come back with my wife... lol

We wanted delicious Italian tonight and found it! Holy! We ordered the burratta to start and that could have been our entire meal! So tasty, fresh mixed greens with a vinaigrette, bruschetta tomatoes and burratta with a fresh and creamy pesto. That along with the house bread would have been a great stoping point. We had to keep going! The with-dinner Caesar salad was divine! Crisp and fresh with what seemed like a homemade dressing. Also could have stopped there. Then, the grande finale! The halibut arrived and we could have split that meal easily! I'm taking half of it home for tomorrow. Lightly battered in an egg wash (very franchese-esque), over the most delish angel hair and spinach. The sauce was perfect and something I seem every time I order Italian but rarely ever get to experience but desire greatly. Well, I found it here. Perfectly tart and buttery, so decadent, I can't wait to eat the rest of it tomorrow. Kevin, our server was excellent, on point, professional and anticipated our needs with ease. Ask for him when you come. The light Frank Sinatra music was on point. Manager came to check on us and we told him how good it was! Highly recommend this lil gem! Hubby says yum-- eat here

Fabulous food, great service, lovely ambience. The owner comes from the kitchen to the dining area to assure satisfaction. Always a memorable experience.

Went there for the first time today and was really impressed by the service and food. Chad was great as our waiter, the portions were quite large. I had a 12oz filet medium rare that was delicious. Would definitely go again!

Delicious meal & super friendly waiter. I recommend making reservations especially on weekend / holidays. The cocktail list doesn't have prices, I got the Sangria and it was $14 which is a little higher than I've ever paid for a glass of Sangria but it was good.

This is a big update...sorry if it is long-winded... We love Salvino as you can see in my prior review in 2018. It is the closest to a "red sauce New York Italian" restaurant as we can get. That has not changed... What has changed I noticed when I first entered. I saw "Tom and Mary Speaker 2019" and their photo on 2 plaques. In late 2019, right before the pandemic began, Tom and Mary Speaker, long-time customers of Salvino, bought the restaurant from Sal and Debbie Bruno. Tom brought 36 years in the foodservice industry including chef at Cafe Pasta, Chop House, and Undercurrent. Mary comes from marketing. So Tom takes over for Sal and Mary takes over for Debbie. (Source Greensboro News & Record, October 18, 2019) Then the pandemic hits. We did take out a few times and noticed no differences - in fact, we were unaware it had been sold - or I should say we knew and forgot. Well, we finally went for a sit-down dinner this past Saturday night... First things first, other than a new air system, the place looks and feels the same - which is VERY welcome. The service is impeccable. But the menu, it shrunk a bit. Part of this I am sure was due to the pandemic, part of it is what dishes work best and sell best. The amazing part, Salvino was 5 stars before this. Now, I would give it 6 stars - Tom Speaker has managed to improve upon perfection. We started with Calamari, Gnocchi, Mussels. I ate just the gnocchi, my wife and son split the other dishes. Outstanding and even better than we remembered. I had the salad along with my main of Eggplant Parmagiana - served with spaghetti. The pasta was al dente, all mains came out together and were hot and amazing. The eggplant was a rollatini with a cheese finish and the sauce was beyond reproach. My son had the pasta e Fagioli soup to start and the Spaghetti Bolognese with 2 meatballs added. Both were superb according to him. My wife had a seafood pasta loaded with everything - save for the sundried tomatoes. Her Ceasar was excellent. For dessert, Marscapone Limoncello cake, Cannoli, and Tiarmisu. I was in heaven - brought back to my youth and adult years in and around Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, The Bronx (Arthur Avenue), Staten Island, Long Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Salvino could stand with ANY restaurant there. Everything is better - again improved on what was as close to perfection as it comes! Go and have a wonderful dinner - you will not be disappointed - and if you're a Damn Yankee like me, you are going for a trip back to New York!

Outstanding - Authentic, worth the hype and the money. I couldn't decide what to order therefore I decided to be fat & get it all. Quarantine turned me into a homebody so I've been opting for takeout here lately. As I waited for my takeout order my bartender, Austin, was extremely attentive and made me an amazing cocktail. The other waitstaff brought me bread & some seriously impressive olive oil for dipping. They were also awesome to talk to and kept me laughing until my togo order arrived. After opening the lid to my side of spaghetti with tomato sauce I already knew this was going to be good. It smelled incredible and tasted even better. The Gnocchi al Gorgonzola appetizer was creamy, delicious, hearty and truly worthy of the word "authentic." I loved it. Plus the portion size was equivalent of an entree! Lastly, I love mushroom ravioli and it's actually pretty hard to come by here in Greensboro... so I had to get it. By far, without a doubt, the best I've ever had. Seriously the raviolis were HUGE (see photo.) You could taste how fresh it was and the sauce was insanely rich and full of flavor. From one foodie to another (you wouldn't be reading this if you weren't,) this restaurant is a gem. I wish I had visited sooner. Support local & support small businesses!

One of the best dining experiences we have had in awhile. Greeted with friendly staff who sat us for our reservation a-little early which was great! The dining area is very very well lit and comfortable seating and spacing. Our server was super informative about the specials and let us have ample time to look at the menu. We started with the calamari and it was so light and crisp and a squeeze of lemon of top made the dish perfect! I ordered the chicken parmigiana and my husband ordered the lasagna. Both dishes came with a salad- we ordered with house balsamic dressing- delish and perfect amount on the salad not drenched. The chicken parm was huge! Will be having leftovers for the next two meals. Perfect red sauce and amount of noodles. Fresh parmigiana was offered and sprinkled on top. Lasagna had all the layers and adequate amount of cheese- husband devoured! Bread with oil/spices were brought to the table as well- warm and soft! Wrapped up our leftovers and gave us time to finish our drinks. Couldn't even think about ordering desert even though it sounded fantastic, next time!l for sure! Loved our first visit and will be back soon!

Love love love this little spot! We did a girls dinner there tonight and was definitely more than I ever expected! Hidden gem in a little shopping strip off Battleground avenue right past TJ Maxx on the left. Plenty of parking in the shopping center lot and when you walk in, hostess was super welcoming then you either go left to their dining room or right to their long bar which looked fully stocked! Full list of great wines, cocktails and martinis! We started with martinis - perfect dirty with extra olives! Then did a bottle of Conundrum Red blend for dinner! The food was amazing! From the bread and oil to start, Caesar salads and dressing just right and all of our dishes were plentiful and tasty! I went with a recommendation from our server which was the Petto di Pollo Saltimbocca - insane!!! Would order again!!! Tender chicken cooked in the best Demi-glaze sauce ever over sautéed spinach and topped with prosciutto and mozzarella!! Yum! My friends had the chicken Marsala and chicken piccata which was also platefuls and so delicious plus we all had leftovers!! The entrees come with a salad to start and a side of pasta! Aside from the GREAT food, our service was beyond wonderful! Ask for Kevin when you go - so personable, enthusiastic and on top of everything!! I'll def be going back and bringing more friends with me!! You should too!

If I could give this slice of Heaven 6 stars, I would. From the classy atmosphere, attentive and friendly service and authentic menu selections, Salvino has easily cruised its way into my list of best Italian dining experiences. I always appreciate when an Italian restaurant makes better pasta than what I can make at home. The chef checked on us during our meal, and I wanted to hug him, it was that good. My wife's massive slab of lasagna, my perfect branzino paired with a light wine sauce sauce tossed when fresh vegetables and angel hair pasta, and transcendent, creamy burrata were all devoured joyfully. Even the fresh-baked bread served with seasoned olive oil was worthy of admiration. Don't forget to rinse it all down with a glass of hearty Chianti. Thank you, Salvino. You've introduced me to east-coast Italian food in a stunning fashion!

This place was excellent last night. We came to celebrate our daughters graduation from HPU. Chad was our waiter and he was excellent! The ambiance was terrific. The staff could not have been better. You're treated like family! We highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed in the food here. Everything was delicious.