Salt Cellar

File this one under bizarrely awesome. This store sells nothing but salt. OK, maybe salt shakers. And cutting boards. Oh wait, the cutting boards are actually made of himalayan pink sea salt. OK, so yeah, pretty much just salt.
The staff here are awesome and everything is very nicely displayed. Try some of the samples, but definitely make sure you purchase that truffle salt… it’s incredible!

Great store. Beautifully designed. Incredible items of everything salt. Who knew?

This is a cool place to go when you are in Portsmouth. Head down a small alley and down a staircase and you will find tons of different salts. One side is cooking related other side bath/​body etc. This is pretty awesome and if you are a cook its a must. Fair prices considering it a boutique type of store and great gift ideas.

Love the experience of this store. Salt in its purest form is fascinating and this store is a reminder of «salt of the earth» and they bring that experience to each customer.

It’s billed as the most interesting and unique store in Portsmouth, and probably rightly so… all salt, all the time. As you descend the winding stairs, yielding right of way to many people entering and leaving the store, you eventually come into a storeroom neatly sectioned according to type and use of salt. Some of the items are one-​time or long-​term use purchases. But then there are the more interesting options such as the containers for various things (drinks, candles, etc.) made of salt. You can also find many of the newer varieties of salt that people are just discovering have nutritional benefits devoid — or artificially added — in table salts. Hmm… I forgot to check if any of these salts would go good in a margarita.

This place was an awesome stop. Perfect for any foodie looking for some amazing salts. I suggest going there and tasting a whole bunch of them. I got the hickory smoked, the white truffle and porcini mushroom salt. And a small Himalayan salt block. While there prices are a little steep, you will understand when you walk in there and discover the quality of their product. They also have bath salts and such for anyone looking for a great gift.

This is a great place. I learn something new every time I visit.

This establishment offers quality products with quality staff. The presentation is incredible, you feel like you’ve just stepped into a little slice of heaven, and it completely delivers! From the indulgent bath salts, to the fragrant scented lotions and soft creams, to the absolutely pure perfection of savory and sweet finishing salts… heavenly is the only word I can think of! Thank you for your incredible work, I have made black truffle breakfast omelets, espresso shot salt martinis, mesquite salted pork chops and I just can’t get enough!!! Can’t wait to share this gem with everyone I know! I loved reading the other reviews filled with words like, bliss, swoon, obsessed, etc… it’s honestly intoxicating and addictive, can’t wait to visit again and stock up online!!!

Most of the reviews speak for themselves here! Gorgeous store space and awesome place to find everything salt related! Every year we are stumped on what to get people who ‘have everything’ when birthdays or holidays come around and you can really find unique gifts that have always been a huge hit with the receiver! Great store and the owner was very informative and friendly as well.

Salt.
Portsmouth salt.
Infused salts of many flavors and colors.
Blocks and cooking stones and butter dishes of salt.
Tequila glasses made from salt (gotta drink fast!)
Bath salts and salt scrubs.
Salted chocolate.
Salt swizzle sticks.
Salt.
Oh, and also free drinking water.
(They really think of everything.)

What a beautiful store. Who knew a basement with no windows could be turned into such an amazing space. Even if you don’t yet have an affinity for artisanal salts, you probably will by the time you leave this store. In addition to flavored salt and salts from around the world and around the corner, they also have salt «things». Such as salt swizzle sticks, salt lamps, salt slabs, salt scrubs, salt pigs, salt dishes, and more that I probably don’t remember. Oh, don’t leave without buying AT LEAST one of those salted caramels. You won’t believe how amazing they are.

There is something magical about this store. I can’t put my finger on it. Maybe it’s the clean, tasteful décor. Maybe it’s the enticing display of all the different flavored salts that I never knew existed, and wonder how I got this far in life without tasting them all. Maybe it’s the warm, friendly, customer service shown by the lovely female shop owner with the great Russian sounding accent that I could listen to all day. Or maybe it’s just the magical healing powers emanating from the tons of salt blocks and chunks on display around the store. I don’t know. All I know is that I was enchanted and drawn into the magic. I purchased a salt block with recipe book and two flavored salts. The vanilla and the white truffle. I used the block tonight for dinner, and I don’t know how I ever enjoyed my own cooking without it. I made the mistake of asking the shop owner if they sold online. She said yes. I think I hear the chili verde, lemon and ginger salts calling to me from their website. I go to Portsmouth several times a year. Now I will never go back again without making a stop in this magical shop.

Great little shop with a tremendous selection of infused gourmet salts. Although they have bath and other salts as well as items made from salt, I shop there for the edible flavor infused salts. It’s a well merchandised shop with a friendly and helpful staff. If you aren’t familiar with infused salts (for finishing food-​applying just before eating) then you owe it to yourself to check out this new craze. This store has all of them on display for tasting so you can pick the ones you like best. Xlnt destination when gift giving to foodie friends!

Wow. What a place. I have been multiple times and am still amazed when I walk in. I recently bought salt shot glasses and cutting board — so cool. This is a one of a kind place in the best alley in Portsmouth.

SWOON.
I have never seen a store like this and fell in love immediately as I walked downstairs. I could have spent all day — and my entire life savings — in this store!
It was so hard for me to decide which flavored salt to get (I settled on either the Black or White Truffle — I can’t remember now which! I think Black…) and which body salt to get (I ended up with a Mango Kiwi (I think) salt scrub. But I so wanted the hand cream and the salt blocks and all the flavored salt. OH MY!
The owner/​manager (I think) was super helpful and answered a ton of questions for me. He also said Boston is their next stop. My wallet is in trouble!

I honestly cannot even describe this store in words…
Died and went to heaven, maybe?!
Pure bliss?
OBSESSED.
I wish I got the man’s name who was working this past Saturday when my fiancé and I went in, but I was too busy licking amazing salts off my fiancé’s hands throughout the store to care about names.
In all seriousness, this store was incredible. The packaging, the unique gifts and of course the quality of the salts — I just ate a curry chicken salad that we had made with the spicy curry finishing salt. Sprinkle on some salt, bake the chicken — done. I mean really?! AMAZING.
Shot glasses made of salt… you are pure geniuses. Like I want to be you!!! And order our groomman’s gifts from you, which is happening. :)
Cannot wait to come back over and over and over again!

I have never experienced such a fantastic reponse. Two days after my negative comments the owners sent a message with an apology and an offer to send me 3 salts of my choice. I received it today, not only did they send the salt but also refunded the overcharge. I am truly blown away by this level of customer service. Thank you, Don

Salt presented in countless forms! Fun, niche offering worth a stop.

Your heart may want to leave the room.
Is it gone? Good.
As of November 2011, this is a passion project brought to life. Two who seemed to be a lovely couple obsessed over the minute aesthetics as we descended in to the subterranean shop. Immediately, you’re surrounded by the soft, translucent glow of pink Himalayan salt hunks, which (you’ll note almost as quickly) are used for absolutely everything.
Hollowed coves for simple electric lighting? Check.
Facial scrubs and hand toners? Check.
Room-​warming rocks over a mock fireplace? Check.
Bath salts in an actual claw-​footed tub? Check.
Serving slabs/​hot bricks to enhance the flavor of plated cuisine? Check.
(There was one more. Can’t think of it. Oh wait.)
To season your food? Of course.
There’s a wall of specialty flaked salts from black Hawaiian lava to truffled grey to a burnt sienna ghost pepper variety that WILL kick the spit out of your face. How do I know? Try some, then page me and tell me how it went.
That’s right. Page me.
Why a passion project? Not sure of the lasting power here in jolly ol’ New England. Salt’s still considered a necessary evil for most self-​educated dieticians (thanks conventional wisdom!) and doesn’t have the settled affinity for, oh say, designer olive oils. Will the next gen gastro-​phenomenon take hold in a harbor town comfortably stuck in rustic appreciation? I certainly hope so. Salt Cellar is a must see when in Portsmouth.