Valter's Osteria

I heard great things about Valter's a few years ago and about the Tour of Italy 🇮🇹. Gustavo served and he was a charm. All of the staff there were so friendly and kind. The service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was great. I loved the fresh flowers and the option of having a closed room for an event. They have valet parking, which is very convenient. We were 1 minute late for our reservation, and they were kind about it. As we sat, the hostess offered to take our coats. They brought an appetizer over and gave me plenty of time to decide what I was going to oder. Gustavo was always gracious and went beyond to help us. Everything was lovely, I ended up not doing the tour of Italy, but I expected way more from my main dish and even expected better quality of the food. My friend's main dish was delicious!!!

The best Italian in town! The amazing food is quite saucy and flavoring is really strong. Our family loves the food here, and we always try to get something new each time. Very strong flavors and very tasty dishes. I would highly recommend the pasta sampler, but I would go back just for those noodles. Simply delicious.

Valter's Osteria is legendary in the mythos of Salt Lake dining. Founded by the late Valter Nassi, this restaurant continues his legacy of fine Italian entrees and delicacies. The menu can feel overwhelming, but I recommend the ravioli (spinach and/or butternut squash), or the pasta al forno vera (lasagna). Fair warning, the lasagna is a hefty portion, and we noticed at our table that quality isn't uniform. Some were extra cooked than others. If you're not picky and enjoy food adventures, the tasting menu is an abundant amount of food with a little bit of everything. An important note, if you leave without ordering the lemon gelato with honey, you have robbed yourself of a small piece of heaven. It is an experience unto itself, and you will never have another dessert quite like it. Do NOT skip out on the gelato. The service is superb. Anthony took great care of our group during our stay. The restaurant is compact, and it will feel like you're eating with your entire extended family and village at times. You can resent it or appreciate it, the layout will remain the same. I love that the owner comes and greets every table, carrying on the legacy of Valter himself. Valter's is an experience. This is not another Italian restaurant, it is a unique multicourse meal that requires some social and emotional buy-in to get the full experience. If you treat it like just another dinner, you'll have spent the money but not received the full product. It is for this reason I like Valter's, but cannot love it; yet I appreciate each visit just the same.

Valters has become our special occasion restaurant. It is so delicious and the service I always great. We were worried the quality would decline after Valter passed away, but things seem to be exactly the same. We love the Pasta Sampler and all the pasta dishes we have had are amazing. My favorite is probably the gnocchi! We also love that they do reservations. It just makes planning a breeze. They are so accommodating and helpful when calling to schedule or reschedule.

No sign of a manager around! Delicious food, but not the service we were expecting at a high-end restaurant. Arrived on time for our 7:45 PM reservation for 8 people, stood waiting in a cramped waiting area designed for 2 people, and we weren’t seated until 8:15 PM. No apology/compensation offered for this mishap. Otherwise service was very slow. For example, we waited 20 minutes after asking for the check for the waitress to come back and ask if we wanted to split it. Very poor service for a restaurant with a mandatory 20% gratuity charge.

Valter’s Osteria delivers a rare blend of fine dining with a twist of a warm, homey ambiance that makes you feel like a special guest in a friend’s kitchen. The moment we were seated, the exceptional service began—the staff was attentive, and our server’s deep knowledge of the menu ensured we had an amazing first experience. It felt like a feast that just kept unfolding, and I loved every bit of it. We were treated to a complimentary bruschetta to start, followed by freshly baked bread paired with a unique dipping sauce while we waited for our appetizers. Each course was brought out with such care, and I especially loved the tableside touch of our server plating our dishes—adding a personal flair that made the meal feel extra special. And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, they surprised us with biscotti and melted chocolate to end our meal on the perfect sweet note. The food was superbly fresh, from the rich flavors of the spaghetti carbonara to the tender chicken piccata. The pasta e fagioli originale was warm and comforting, and the Zuppa Cotta added a delicious rustic element to the meal. Even after enjoying so many incredible courses, I left feeling pleasantly full but not overstuffed, a sign of truly high-quality ingredients. I can’t recommend this experience enough—make sure to try the gelato to end your night with the perfect taste of Italy. Valter’s is truly a standout in Salt Lake City, where you’ll be both well-fed and well-taken care of!

I had high expectations for Valter’s Osteria in Salt Lake City, but unfortunately, my experience was far from enjoyable. The food was a major letdown. The pasta was overwhelmingly sweet—almost dessert-like—with an overpowering cinnamon flavor that completely masked any other taste. It was so off-putting that I could hardly eat it, yet I was still charged for it. The Caesar salad was bland and lacked any real flavor. The chicken piccata was the only redeeming dish, but even that was just okay—not enough to make up for the rest of the meal. Service was inconsistent. Jacob, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and professional. However, we were later attended to by another server who was dry and impersonal, which made for a disappointing shift in service quality. For the price and the restaurant’s reputation, I expected much better. Sadly, I won’t be returning.

Unfortunately this place was disappointing. We have been to Italy twice. The Cesar was sour. The bean pasta was lousy. The gnocchi was like Tabasco sauce. My $120 steak was purple raw. They fixed it. The sauce was good, but French. My husband said the risotto was fair. They only hire people from Mexico. They need to hire people from Italy. We won't be coming back. The Italian place in Sugar House is much better.

Absolutely, amazing! It was my first time to Valter's Osteria, but, certainly not my last. I had the pleasure of dining with a friend who comes here quite frequently. We started with an amazing Caesar salad prepared table-side with an amazing dressing drizzled on top and plated on a juicy sliced tomato. The next course was a light and delicate pasta with cream sauce and fresh shaved black truffle on top; simply fantastic. For my main entree, I chose halibut that was prepared in a saffron broth and plated with freshly cooked spinach. The fish was tender, flaky and the saffron sauce was perfect. Dessert included chocolate chip and lemon biscotti served with hot chocolate, which is essentially liquid hot fudge. To a dessert aficionado like me, this was right up my alley. I also chose the gelato layered on top of tiramisu in a martini glass - perfection! Service was attentive, friendly and dedicated to ensuring we had an excellent experience.

We brought some out of state visitors here expecting the same experience we had come to expect over many years and left very disappointed. What happened!? The only good part of the meal was the wine selection and the ravioli sampler. Who on earth makes cacio e pepe with gorgonzola!? If that reluctant first and only bite was an indicator, the servers reaction to my concern sealed the deal. This is not the Valter's of yore and certainly not worth the $$$$.

The ambiance was amazing! The ratio of staff to diners seemed very high and our server, Luigi, was knowledgeable and attentive. I had the prix fixe menu, which is generous so I shared with my two friends, who ordered smaller dishes so we could share. One had the pasta sampler (two of the four pastas are included in the prix fixe), and the other had the fresh made fettuccine with the house bolognese. The dessert (lemon & Chocolate gelato with the prix fixe) and friends ordered the lemon gelato with local honey and sea salt - wowza! Next time I'm in town, this spot will be a go to, especially with that magical lemon gelato. Reservations are a must! I was told that they are often booked out by conference attendees, so reserving in advance is helpful.

Vaunted Valter's. Gotta be a top restaurant in Salt Lake. Our meal would be similarly viewed in any Little Italy, in any big city. We ate... a lot. A trio of their handmade pasta, and gnocci that could have defined the species. A scallop on tuna tartare appetizer that they fashioned off book because we requested scallops A halibut mushroom and green dish that was an evening special -- superb And the lemon gelato, shared. And two other dishes. Spectacular service. This is not a casually priced meal. It's food at the top of the price chain. Expensive. But it was memorable.

Amazing food, table-side preparation, great service. A bit expensive but a great spot for a date or special occasion.

In my opinion, there is really is very little to say about Salt Lake City itself. However, Valter's Osteria is a magnificent dining experience. From the moment you enter the establishment to the moment you leave is more than memorable. The Ambience is truly an Italian experience. So many staff, so many people eager to please the customer. The menu can be quite daunting, but the staff are on hand constantly to help you work through it. Each dish was better than the next, the flavors and presentation were exceptional. if you are into food like we are, this is definitely your spot. They had a magnificent wine list, which covered the globe. The restaurant was packed with diners and the flow was so smooth. Throughout our evening, they brought extra samples of food to the table so that we could imbibe. we loved it here and if we ever return to Salt Lake City, this will be our go to destination. Outstanding if I could give it 10 stars, I would.

Went back after a couple of years. The same bad. But the appetizers which required no cooking skills were fine so I'm adding one star. Bad cooking (sticky pasta, one dimensional sauce, improperly seasoned) Bad ingredients (seafood was mushy, flavorless, and low quality). Bad prices. Bad service. I'd honestly rather eat Olive Garden.

Our friend's favorite place to dine in slc. The food was solid and staff warm snd friendly. I was disappointed by the long delay in our service. It took quite a while our waiter reappeared to take our order. When you're paying $175 for a dinner for two (without alcohol) I believe the hospitality should be spot on. Really interesting flavors and comfortable setting. I guess I was expecting a little more for the price tag. We also felt that of the dishes played it to simple and safe in terms of flavors.

I was torn about where to go but I called and checked on seating before arriving. I got a spot at the bar since I was by myself. Perf! The bread is soft and not sour (thankfully). They offer so many complimentary items. Bruschetta to start, tasty. Hot Choco (so good) and biscotti at the end. I ordered the mushroom and burrata app and that was served with potatoes which were basically chips to put the goods on. Yum! I ended up ordering mamas meat sauce on fettuccine. Only some pastas are homemade. However, I found out from the other server afterwards that there was a tagliatelle bolognese which is basically what I wanted. My sever did not inform me of the specials and the person at the other end of the bar didn't hear them specials either. Party of 1 are often ignored on the details. Either way, I would have liked a suggestion of the tagliatelle since that's basically what I tried to order. I even asked what pastas were homemade and she only mentioned fettuccine and gnocchi The pasta dish was a 3/5. Was craving meat and could have used more in the pasta. It needed salt a more Flavor. Food is served and coursed table side. I was confused as to why they left huge chunks of meat in the pan instead of serving the rest on my plate. My fav was the lemon gelato with honey and sea salt. TO DIE FOR. The salt foams the gelato. 5/5 All of the staff greeted me. The service was truly great. Bartender's special: house made lemon drop with limoncello. I only got limoncello - delish.

A great Italian restaurant with old school charm, good service and food. Stepping in, you're greeted by pictures of celebrities with Valter. We got the shrimp & crab salad which was a bit too salty for our liking, and the beetroot salad which was excellent. For the mains we got spaghetti carbonara, the ravioli & gnocchi sampler, lasagna and the rigatoni with homemade sauce which are all plated table side adding flair to the service. However, the service was rather slow between courses, so come here for a president dinner. The table favorites were the spaghetti carbonara, the lasagna and the gnocchi sampler in that order. For dessert we got a layered chocolate mousse cake which was amazing! The complimentary hot chocolate with biscotti was decadent and delicious. Overall a solid place for Italian food.

We were visiting the area and found this little gem. You must try this spot. I returned from Rome 1.5 months ago and this place reminded me closely of the food from Italy. The staff was absolutely amazing. Great suggestions very Attentive and knew the menu well. Food was made to order. Ask which pasta options are homemade and order it. You won't regret it. Flavors were bursting. Dessert we tried the pistachio and lemon gelato. ORDER and you will love the lemon the best with warm local honey drizzled on top. If you love truffles pay for them and let them dress your pasta with them.

Ambiance: Very upscale dinning with incredible service! The staff paid attention to everything and answered every questions honestly all three stars goes to them. It was clean and the table side serving method is always entertaining. Food came out quick and I everyone was very friendly. But It is very hard to get a reservation for this place so you need to book weeks in advance. Food: Honestly I was not blown away everyone told me this was a must try place but I tried the sample dish and it was good but not amazing and I tired the sea food pasta plate and the fish just didn't taste fresh and the pomodoro white wine sauce that was on it just was very plain. I just was not blown away I want to give it a second chance and try something else next time maybe I just tried the wrong thing. I will say the chocolate with the biscotti tasted very traditional and good just how my grandma would make it.

This is a high-end Italian restaurant not far from the Vivint Arena. You should make reservations. I had the chopped Agnelli salad as my starter. I had to ravioli for formaggi as my pasta. The waiter suggested, wine, pairings, and was spot on. Speaking of the waiters, the service is excellent, and they were very attentive. They have quite a selection of risotto, and obviously many pasta dishes. It is kind of pricey, but well worth it. The next time I visit, I would like to try their duck breast.

First complaint is that our reservation was at 7:45 and we did not get seated until 8:20. Do not come to this place unless you're interested in spending at least $60 per person ti still be hungry afterwards. Not sure if I'm not cultured enough, but the food did not taste very good overall. I had the highly recommended duck dish with some kind of wine reduction. It was terrible. Spent $50 on the pasta sampler which had about 6 bites of food on it. For dessert, had the lemon gelato, which was the biggest $20 let down of the night. Super salty and citrusy beyond description. Overall, just not worth the money. Come here if you want to have an outrageously priced fine dining experience at the expense of your taste buds. Two stars because the food service was okay.

This restaurant lived up to expectations. Everyone is right this is an amazing place. The service was excellent & the food was delicious. Also the ambiance was very pleasant.

Great atmosphere, service, and food. Had a wonderful meal for our daughters 23rd birthday. Seated right away on a beautiful table with white linens and roses. Everything was spot on and service was outstanding. Worth the drive if your not in SLC.

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Save room for desert. I would highly recommend visiting Valters.

Shout out to their hostess from Hawaii with all the Aloha Spirit :) She was gracious in seating us at our table. We all enjoyed the conversation with her as we settled in. She even asked if we wanted to check our coats. The dining area is large and they really pack it in! Our table was very close to others, which made it easy to look over and get ideas on what to order. For patrons that want more distance from others, you can certainly ask for another table. We heard two couples ask to be moved and I'm sure that had nothing to do with our table being the only Asian customers :) The food we ordered was delicious. They take a few extra minutes to assemble and present each dish, table side. For example, at the side of our table, our server grated fresh cheese onto the serving dish and then poured the hot risotto over it before he placed it on our table. The cioppino was exquisite. Full of fresh seafood and bursting with flavor. It was served with thick garlic bread. The risotto was perfectly cooked and oh so creamy. The gnocchi with mushroom sauce was tasty for sure and their Sampler of the Day had extra extra truffle shavings! Glad we had a chance to visit this restaurant. We appreciated the friendly Aloha Spirit from the hostess and enjoyed our meal.

Valter's has been on my radar for years and I finally got to try it this week. Some recent reviews had me worried but I had a great experience and everything lived up to the hype. It's a great restaurant. I think that people who aren't happy with their meal here probably just made the mistake of picking the wrong entree. The bread and dipping sauce is great. The caesar salad is the best I've ever had. It was fun getting the pasta sampler to try but I'd skip it next time now that I've had it. The seafood pasta was better than I expected it to be. Seafood tasted fresh and the broth it was in was really good. The lemon and honey gelato at the end was a perfect way to end a great meal. Service was 100% perfect and the ambience of the restaurant was great as well.

First time in SLC and our host took us to a fancy restaurant- supposed to be the best restaurant in town. The inside ambience is great! Very clean and well lit. The wait staff really take pride in what they do and it shows. They also have their specials super memorized. I found it a little difficult to understand the laundry list of specials though. But I'm here for food. And I was a bit disappointed. Let's start with freebies- We were given bruschetta- which were really yummy (crusty bread with well marinated tomatoes)- and lots of sourdough bread with a weird anchovy and garlic dip which my friend thought was good but I didn't try. But the bread was good. We started with appetizers and ordered one of their seafood specials- yellowfin tuna seafood salad, fig with prosciutto and honey, and grouper avocado mix. This was actually amazing in terms of presentation and taste. I also ordered a duck and duck pate appetizer which was really delicious as well... but I didn't realize it was undercooked and I eat stuff well done and they knew at at the beginning of our dining journey and didn't let me know when I ordered this. Nonetheless the flavor was fantastic. Next our entrees- I ordered the veal scallopine with white truffle sauce. The flavor of the sauce was great. But the texture of that veal was not tender at all. The side potatoes lacked flavor as did the green beans that came with it. Overall very disappointed with this dish. My friend got the gnocchi with shaven truffle which they shaved in table side and that was probably the best dish of the night. The strong taste of the truffle was fantastic. My other friend ordered the fennel duck which he said was sweet but good. He gave it a 7/10. Our host told the waiter to surprise him with what he would get from the three chef specials listed... and he brought him surf and turf... which was extremely meh. Dessert- we got the cheesecake and crème brûlée. Crème brûlée wax ON point. Fantastic carmelization on top and very creamy and flavorful underneath. The cheesecake though... yuck. Tasted like grits and had the texture of grits. After Dinner- freebie biscottis and hot chocolate dip was yummy. (They do really well with their freebies) And some of us got lattes and I got the cappuccino. Fantastic for both, esp since we added our left over hot chocolate. But staff were very very attentive and knowledgeable. Atmosphere was wonderful. Would I come back? Sure, but it's not a must dine.

I love this place, the food is comforting, staff are friendly, and the ambiance is fun.

First time at Valter's - Christmas company dinner. The restaurant is beautifully decorated for the holidays, reservations went smoothly, and our party was seated right away and was greeted warmly. Had the privilege of being served by John. He was personable, and friendly, and gave us recommendations on the menu. The "magic" sauce they serve with the bread at the beginning of the course blew me away - what is in that sauce?! Normally I'm a "butter" gal with bread, but that sauce was a left hook - didn't know it was coming and it knocked my taste buds out of the park - seriously it was so good! Cioppino was good as well as the pasta sampler - got to taste a bite or two of each of the most popular pasta dishes.

Last evening I had the pleasure to be a patron with a few close friends at Valter's Osteria in Salt Lake . After a brisk walk in the Salt Lake air we were graciously greeted by the hosts and promptly seated. I was immediately impressed with the ambiance and pleasing aromas the filled the air and immediately teased my taste buds. Then Gustavo our server introduced himself and promptly brought over a plate bruschetta smothered with perfectly ripened tomato's. Delicious but no pic we ate it to fast, ok I did . . Then the night got kicked up a notch with a terrific bottle of vino ..later becoming Bottles .....of 2020 Antinori Tignanello. It turns out this was a perfect compliment to our dinners. So yes , more is better. We were all hungry so we ordered right away after a detailed description of the nights specials by Gustavo, not once but twice. I think we wanted to test him and see how well he memorized the list ... he passed . I personally couldn't resist ordering the mushroom gnocchi that was highly recommended. The flavors, texture and combination of seasonings in the sauce just danced on my taste buds and was even better then expected. I highly recommend sharing this with friends as gnocchi is so filling and this needs to enjoyed by all . For my main course I couldn't resist my old go to in a traditional old school first class Italian restaurant like Valters Osteria. So I couldn't bypass the temptation of eggplant parmesan. The four medallions were perfectly prepared, not under or overcooked which frequently is an issue when ordering eggplant. They were served in a literal pool of sweet, puréed mouth watering tomato sauce . If it wouldn't of been rude and inappropriate I would have drank the remainder left after finishing my meal, and probably saved a few drops on my white shirt ... that would have accompanied the gnocchi mushroom sauce for later. Then Gustavo brought out a plate of biscotti with a absolutely divine cup of chocolate dipping sauce. To finish Gustavo recommended a tasty port to close out my amazing meal. But that wasn't enough our friend Jim celebrated his 43rd birthday with us and all the severs gathering for a nice happy birthday celebration, and a glass of homemade gelato that was simply off the charts . So no better way to spend a memorable evening than with good friends, eating outstanding Italian cuisine , sharing conversation, fine wine and Gustavo bundling it all together making for a wonderful dinning experience. A must go place to dine while Salt Lake Until next time ......,

Pretentious and average fare. The service staff is less interested in taking good care of you if you're a non-drinker. Watch for hidden charges on your bill.

This place's food is amazing and delicious. I just don't have the words to describe how good it was. The desserts were delicious as well. I loved the service and how everything was explained. This is such a beautiful place. But... tiramisu was okay.

Omg this place is absolutely INCREDIBLE!! The food, the service, and the restaurant vibe was 10/10 I recommend the pasta sampler, the agnelli salad, lemon gelato, and the hot chocolate. The duck was only okay, but everything else was solid. Troy, our server was very informative and provided exceptional advice. Will definitely come back!

Who can say anything bad about Valter's? Absolutely amazing meal. I always get the Caesar salad, it's so fresh. Any pasta dish is delicious too. We went with the seafood pasta and carbonara. It was nice to try something new with the seafood, would definitely recommended. Ended the night with the lemon sorbet. I want that with every meal. It is simply the BEST!! Valter's is a staple to downtown SLC. If you haven't been you need to go. Best service and warm, intimate spot that's not too stuffy. Can't wait to return!

I mean, what can you say. This place is simply fantastic. Came for our anniversary, the food was perfect, drinks were perfect. Staff was exceptionally attentive. It was a wonderful experience.

We were in SLC for the weekend and decided to give this place a try due to reviews. The restaurant is beautiful! The service was impeccable and the waitstaff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was amazing- we started with Bruschetta and a nice bottle of Italian white wine. Our Cesar Salad was prepared table side- which was an enjoyable experience. I had the Spaghetti Carbonara and it was some of the best I've ever had. My husband had the Rigatoni and my daughter had the Lasagne- both very good. But the star of the show was the lemon gelato dessert prepared table side - highly recommend trying this! A great experience from start to finish- highly recommend to anyone traveling to SLC!

Disappointing. High on hype, low on flavor. Food bland, not particularly fresh or authentic. The green beans tasted like they had been frozen, then microwaved. Same with the poor-tasting pork. Service OK, but not special, difficult to understand the server, and the menu didn't seem well conceived or organized. Ambiance not conducive to peaceful conversation or digestion, under bright lights, loud, and with a lot of commotion in this crowded factory, with the neighboring table only a foot and a half away! Pricey and pretentious, but not worth it. Not an intimate or particularly delicious experience for the high price. Can't understand why anyone would eat here when so many better Italian restaurants are available at a lower price.

Wow!!! What a night!! What an experience!!! I felt like I was living the life of the rich and famous. My pocketbook is much lighter, but it was worth every penny!! So, now for an honest review of food, service and ambiance! Food: the food was high quality and having much of it (Caesar salad, pasta, and gelato) prepared table side was really fun. However, the price was a little high. I had the pasta sampler. It was fun trying 4 pastas, but not worth the price. Will get something different next time. I was nervous to try the salad because of the anchovies. I'm glad we did. We shared one salad with 4 of us. Wise choice!!! Plenty!! I appreciated that our bread basket was seamlessly full!!! The dipping sauce was unlike anything I've tasted. Yum!!! Now, for my favorites: the table side lemon gelato, cappuccino and cup of chocolate left me wanting to come back!!! Oh my goodness!!! That's what dreams are made of!!! Service: our meal was great, but the service is what truly made the night. I felt like I was in a movie. Our waiter (Luigi) was a total professional. His passion for his career was exuberant!! He was sarcastic as all get out, but had great stories to share as the crowd dwindled. Arturo was kind, proud and accommodating! I believe the person who cleared our plates was named Luz. She was so efficient, quick, aware, and on top of every detail. She, along with the young man who made our salad had great smiles and friendly dispositions! The service is why I didn't mind the higher prices. Ambiance: the space was awesome. It was sophisticated, but not stuffy. Elegant, yet comfortable. Homie, but uniquely designed. I felt like New York and Italy meshed together and landed in Salt Lake. We dined with another couple and our evening cost close to $435. And, I am the only one who had a glass of wine. It was a true splurge. Was it worth it? As we say in Utah, HECK, YES!!! I'm already planning my next trip back!

This is a place I've been looking forward to trying for a long time. Finally got a chance to this past week. Overall, it was a great experience. The food was excellent, the staff was genuinely nice (except for one guy who rubbed me the wrong way a bit...but maybe he was having a stressful evening), and the place is beautiful. Be prepared to wait quite a while for your food. It is fine dining and everything is prepared fresh. We had a good sized party and we all seemed to try different things on the menu. Several of the group got the Caesar salad and they all raved about it. Also, the bread and bruschetta were delicious. I ordered the lasagna and it was good. Not amazing (best I've had was in Europe) but definitely very tasty and fresh. I also got to try the spaghetti carbonara and some of the gnocchi. Both were delicious. For dessert, I got the tiramisu. Man...that was amazing. I just wished the portion size was a bit bigger. But, that's expected for a place like this. Overall, I loved this place and would go back. I just can't give it 5 stars for some very minor service issues. If I could give 4.5, I would.

Food was one of the best meals I've had in a long time although it is entirely too expensive. With that said, this review is for the asshat I had the displeasure of sitting in the same room with. The picture that I'm posting is of the least self aware, loudest drunk douchebag. Do you not understand how loud you were? Everybody was looking at you and definitely not in a good way. It ruined the experience for EVERYBODY in the room. Stop being such a pretentious asshole. The world does not revolve around you! You're not "enlightened" you can't see other people's "energy" like you stated several times because if you could, you would have realized that every other person not at your table hated being in the same restaurant as you! I hope to never cross paths again

We dined at this restaurant two nights in a row!! It was that good. Luigi from New York was fantastic as a waiter and made excellent suggestions on what to share and what we should order with a group of 8 people. The restaurant is crowded but you are not being bumped like in some locations. Everyone one of the people enjoyed the food and will come back again.

Food is amazing, but even better is the service. This is by far one of my favorite places of all time. The food, service and atmosphere is top notch. Been here four times in the past two month as guests come into town, they are all blown away as well. Love this place. Try the lasagna and definitely get the lemon gelato dessert.

It took me a while to write this review as I went right before the holidays began and here I am just getting to it. I couldn't just forget about it either as this is one of my favorite restaurants I've ever been too. The ambiance, the food, the presentation, the service and the host was someone of Polynesian decent, which I am too, & it just made it feel like I was having dinner at home. It's so homey and welcoming and you can feel the love truly. I feel like words are so futile and cannot grasp any experience fully, so I'll just say give it a shot, it is worth it. While we were having dinner there the Phoenix Suns were in town playing Utah & they were having dinner there as well. I only recognized it was them because of Devin Booker & Chris Paul lol. Which made it even cooler lol.

Im certainly happy I dined here once. You must make reservations by phone. The ambiance is bustling. People are happy to be there. Would I say it's the best pasta ever? No. Not by a long shot. I got the pasta sampler. It was good, but nothing memorable. That said, I WOULD recommend dining here. We dressed up a bit and it had a fancy vibe. Valter, the owner, was alive at the time and ever present. What I highly recommend is the beautifully presented lemon gelato dish drizzled with honey and salt in a tall martini like glass. I'm dreaming about it! As a nice touch they give you a small cup of very rich hot chocolate before you leave as well.

The pasta is amazing.. they had a lemocello pasta that i still think about. The atmosphere is great... the service is excellent! we loved it!!!

One of the top 5 best Italian restaurants in the USA. The food is amazing. Fresh, hot and finished/prepped and plated at your table. The service is as good as it gets. The ambiance and buildout is top notch. There weren't any negatives other than we ate too much. Bravo!!

Excellent veal - great flavored sauce. Seafood was a bit disappointing in quality. Overall, would go back but avoid seafood.

So stiff and touristy! Felt like I was in the middle of a showroom. I felt nervous just being there. Food was great. Workers were hustling. Met some tourists from Chicago. I miss the Metropolitan Restaurant that was at this location many years ago.

The first picture that pulls up on yelp says it all. The and the dip is out of this world. Glad it's free because they could seriously charge for it. Love the location. It's close to all hotels and near the arena where Jazz plays. The room was full of Jazz fans at restaurant. Even through it was full I didn't feel cramped or hard of hearing. Staff was great. We had a guy named Troy. Every one of this recommendation was spot on. Due to Utah law, I could only have 1 drink at a time. With a rough day, Troy did a great job of complying with the law while feeding my Old fashion need. Thanks Troy. Manager Arturo went around frequently making sure customers were happy and supported the staff. Liz made sure our breadbasket's bottom never saw day light during dinner. This place to dine downtown!

Best Italian meal of my life. No wonder all the NBA stars and actors in town go there. Highly recommend.

A must when in Salt Lake! We dine here every time we are in the area. Everything we have ordered is outstanding!! Great service and friendly staff!

Always amazing. A staple in SLC. Some of the best Italian and the best vibes in the valley! I love the bruschetta.

My favorite Italian food. Especially their gnocchi is the BEST here with the mushroom sauce. I've been going here for the last 8 years at least and it hasn't changed. It's really sad that Valter is gone and feels empty without him, but he'll always be remembered and this place will always be #1 in slc.

A true representation of teamwork, attention to detail, and a well managed restaurant. The owner, Valter, stopped by every table to ensure everything was to the guest's liking. The environment was professional, yet warm and perfect for a NYE dinner. They prepare the base of the plates, and garnishes at the tableside and ensures that the food is out within reasonable time, especially because it's freshly made. Our bill came up to 500+ dollars, but I have to tell you, I''m not even upset It's a Tuscan experience and I would definitely make it back here... Update: I did make it back here about 1 month later. Delicious again! Lol

Disappointed. No idea what the rave is all about?? Service/attentiveness is great...5 stars. Ambiance is lacking...its very bright, no music or candles, or anything but white table clothes...2 stars. The food, very much lacked flavor. Had the salmon dish wish tomatoe sauce, spinach, and potatoes...$44 for no flavor. Tuna carpaccio appetizer was good...tiny portion...not at all worth $38!! Kinda felt ripped off. Food...2 stars. The dipping sauce that comes with the bread is basically melted butter...again, no idea what the rave is all about. Would not recommend.

I've been to Italy and my passion for pasta goes beyond a good red sauce. This restaurant has the BEST lasagna outside of Italy, no jokes! Service? You will feel like in Italy, with very warm waiters, no rush to pay your bill, and no empty glasses. I would definitely come back, I don't live in UTAH but this will be my MUST STOP if I am nearby.

Even if you make a reservation, it would behoove you to go at least 2 hours in advance. We had 815p reservations for a party of 4 and it took them +1 hr to seat us. Parties of 2 who came way after us were being seated before our reservation time. It was very frustrating. I do understand it's a weekend and things are busy but this was not acceptable. I even asked the front desk if we can be separated in order to be seated sooner being parties of 2 took precedence. Sure the GM brought over apps but toast and chopped tomatoes won't suffice as a bandage. What's all the more upsetting was the food was VERY UNDERWHELMING! No flavor at all. We were not the only ones walking out disappointed. Save yourself the time and disappointment.