Salute Ristorante Italiano

We had a $ 25 certificate for here but had to spend $ 50 minimum to redeem it. So we ordered $ 58 worth of food for the two of us. We gave the certificate when we got the bill and I was told that the certificate is only valid till 4pm. Who can spend $ 50 or more before 4pm for party of two? When the hostess asked if we had a reservation and we said «no» she was rude to us. The whole restaurant from the staffs’ service, plating and the menu seems pretentious. For the price we paid, we could had a better meal at a more casual Italian restaurant.

No takeout orders after 630 on a weekend? Seriously? We ate here when it first opened and it was soso, thought we would give it another shot after they had been opened for some time, but after this, they’ve lost our business!

First class, authentic Italian food in little ol’ Berks County.
Had a couple of items from their «regional» menu which is a separate menu of dishes from different regions in Italy. The regional menu will change through June as they «tour» Italy.
The roasted dates with mascarpone were wonderful. The lobster bisque was smooth and creamy. The gnocchi were tender and cooked perfectly. The strangolapreti lived up to its name.
We will most definitely be back to try the regional selections.
I strongly recommend Salute.
Excellent martinis and good wine selection.
Service was excellent and attentive. Glasses never ran dry and dishes were promptly removed.
The owner stopped by the table a couple times to chat and make sure everything was to our liking.

First time we’ve been to Salute and we’d definitely return. They had a nice fixed price menu for Valentine’s Day: wine, appetizer, salad, entrée, and shared dessert.
The service was outstanding. The chef came out multiple times to ask he things were. They kept my water glass full-​one of my keys to a good tip. Food was delicious. I had the caprese salad, which needed a bit of salt. House salad dressing was the best creamy balsamic I’ve had. Filet mignon sauce with onions was very tasty. Steak was cooked just right. Crepes could’ve been warmer but tasted great.

My husband & I just recently discovered this gem. The food is outstanding. Definitely our go to date night spot.

Some of the food was fantastic, other dishes were just OK. Service was friendly but a little forced. Wait staff would repronounce the names of italian dishes that I ordered as if they were correcting me. This is a little rude but also unfortunate because they were wrong.
Was not very busy or large but there was tons of wait staff lingering and anxiously moving around. It made me nervous. 2 good waiters could service the whole place.
They seemed taken aback by walk-​ins. As if everyone makes reservations at strip mall restaurants next to a furniture store and a tanning salon. I wouldnt otherwise mention this but the attitude was not appropriate for an italian joint in a strip mall in Sinking Spring. This place would be best with some humility.
Risotto was not cooked correctly. It was just rice cooked regularly. That is fine until you charge $ 23 for it. The crescent rolls for thr bread service were laughable.
All in all, some the dishes were good enough to give them another chance. The service was friendly enough to make up for the above mentioned faults. Give it a whirl but dont go out of your way

In a nutshell – Food, Awesome. Service, Needs lots and lots of improvement.
My reservation was lost, but they accommodated me nicely, so some drama at the onset. The server took forever to get there and was doing everything from serving water to clearing. He came to the table several times empty handed, when we needed water, he had to return some time later for a refill, etc. The food was very tasty and took a doggie bag home because of the large portion. There was holiday parties going on, but there is no excuse not to have ample help at this time of year. The waiter also wasn’t extremely knowledgeable about the menu either, so offered minimal assistance.

Went there for the first time for our work’s Christmas luncheon and the food was fabulous. I don’t know which thing to rave about first. I think for me their butternut squash chicken pasta was the best. I have never tasted such sweet butternut squash before. Their appetizers were incredible the one crab dish was terrific. Then their pizzas — wow. The potato/​bacon/​onion was unique and very tasty. The owner and staff could not have been more accommodating, pleasant and just all around a wonderful experience. I highly recommend Salute for any occasion!

Never disappoints! Food is ALWAYS outstanding, the service and ownership are even better! Place is sneaky… it is in a strip mall but after you enter the doors you quickly forget you are in strip mall in Sinking Spring, Berks County! Love how they rotate thru chef’s and can say that we have been the beneficiary of this concept

This is a MUST if dining in Berks County. Wish it would remain a hidden gem BUT the food and service are too good!

My fiancé and I have been going here since they’ve opened and we couldn’t be more grateful for a place like this! First, there’s a good amount of parking considering they are in a «strip mall.» The owner is genuinely nice and makes you feel welcomed along with the rest of the staff.
Tonight we went for a late dinner and it was fairly busy. We waited at the bar while a booth opened up. I would recommend making reservations, especially over the weekend. The bartender was great! She was attentive and informative of the different drinks.
Our server was Tom, who was AMAZING! He was so friendly, upbeat, and informative of the menu. We started with the Pasta Fagioli. We generally get the Italian Wedding, but so happy we tried it. It had so much flavor. I didn’t have to add any salt or pepper. We originally ordered the Caprese Salad but wound up with the sampler. However, we didn’t complain. It was delicious! The meats and cheeses were fresh! The olives, onions, and peppers were excellent as well.
For dinner we had ordered the Tempation entrée (special) along with the Lobster Linguini. I would HIGHLY recommend the Lobster Linguini. It was excellent. The presentation was on point. There was so much flavor. The portions were good as well!
Tom did an excellent job checking back and making sure we were okay. He made our dinner so enjoyable. When we go back we hope to have him again!
Overall, this is a must go to place. The food is authentic as the chef is straight from Italy. The staff is friendly. The owner is awesome and couldn’t see myself choosing another «Italian» restaurant. This is EXACTLY what Berks County needed!

Delicious calamari. Great ambiance and wine selection. Definitely one of the better/​nicer restaurants in Berks county

My husband and I went here for our anniversary dinner and really enjoyed it. Our server Kasha (sp?) was exceptional… very friendly and informative as well as attentive. As some of the other reviewers indicated, the atmosphere inside is unexpectedly very nice for a restaurant located in small strip mall. It was midweek and we didn’t have a problem being seated quickly however I imagine reservations would be best on other evenings. We started our meal with the fresh fried mozzarella and calamari– both were excellent! I ordered a mocha martini which came in a shaker … It turned out to be three full servings! :) The bartender poured the first glass at our table which was a nice touch. My husband had a very nice Caesar salad & I enjoyed a delicious smoked salmon soup. My entrée was the seafood ravioli with a salmon sauce… I loved it! My husband had the carbonara… also very good. Looking forward to returning again in the near future.

First time here. Ate for 1 ½ hours and enjoyed every minute.

I tried this place again and again I was disappointed. The food was so bland. Again I had to add so much seasoning to make it taste remotely «Italian». My friends told me to try it here one more time. The service was good, I just wish the food was as well.

Excellent service & top quality food prepared from scratch. Now open for lunch. My wife & I had the lasagna & carbonara pasta. The lasagna was made from fresh homemade noodles & finished with a bechamel sauce. The carbonara was lighter than most. Portions were more than ample and we will be back! As good as any Italian restaurant we have visited in NYC.

Dessert is my thang and Salute is my new dessert heaven. Came here last night with hubby and two friends, first time for all of us. You would never guess that a beautiful restaurant could be found in a rather sad looking strip mall, but that is the case. Very elegant décor and clean as a whistle.
Our waitress was excellent and I couldn’t get over how much she needed to memorize regarding off-​menu special items. Our evening was fun at a nice leisure pace, and we never felt neglected. I have to disagree with one reviewer who said the portions were too small to be Italian. True Italian is not serving bowl-​sized entrees. My fellow diners and I were quite happy with the portion sizes.
I enjoyed the tuna tartare with cream fraiche with a hint of lemon (outstanding) for my appetizer, followed by a super delicious creamy Italian Wedding Soup (will definitely order this again), shrimp in phyllo dough pastry that my husband stated were the best and most flavorable shrimp he had ever had, and red fish soup (hubby felt this was okay but not wow). Our friends were very happy with their steamed mussels and fried calamari, followed by salads. For entrees, our friends ordered grilled swordfish and rack of lamb which they said were both well seasoned and delicious, while hubby and I had ravioli Cardinale (the pink lobster sauce with porcini mushrooms was incredible but I was underwhelmed with the crab and shrimp stuffed ravioli), and Fusilli Alla Carbonara (creamy, rich). A basket of small, fresh, warm Italian bread sticks with two bowls of yummy sauce can be replaced again and again throughout your meal. The dessert tray was just ridiculous. Beautiful, different, hard-​to-​choose ridiculous. Realizing that the world wouldn’t end tomorrow and we could come back and try the other desserts, we finally chose chocolate mousse tart, Italian cake with limoncello (the texture was so moist and creamy — very different and spectacular), cream brulee, and my little darling of almond gelato. We didn’t talk too much during this part of our meal.
Sigh. I had been so successful with my diet since early February until last night. Are you there treadmill? It’s me, Kat. Great experience and we will return.

Once you go inside, you’d forget that you’re in a Sinking Spring strip mall. Our meals were excellent and tasted very fresh. Not your typical Berks Italian restaurant!
A bit pricey, but you get a lot of food. The service was friendly and great.

Strip mall restaurants FTW!
You could drive by this place a dozen times and not think anything of it. But you’d be missing out.
The food is AMAZING.
Salute offers up weekly specials, freshly made pasta and sauces, and many other homemade specialties.
Yeah, the owner has a LOT of pride in this place, and it shows. The presentation of each dish is absolutely stunning.
Service, though? Lacking, big time!
From top to bottom, the service was lackluster. From not knowing the specials or details of other dishes, to not clearing plates or keeping drinks refilled, the shortcomings were both glaring and numerous.
The worst I suppose was when I paid and the server lost my credit card (it was recovered after a frantic 10-​minute search, thank God). The other time, the server took my plate to wrap up my leftovers and never brought it back. He processed the payment and told us to have a good night. Yeah, but… but… my food! I neeeeed that! It’s my life force.
I eventually got my doggy bag, but we were separated for an unnerving amount of time. I have severe separation anxiety when it comes to me and food.
It’s just basic stuff that can be easily corrected at this place. The food is perfectly fine. And that’s going to be what brings people back. But if Salute wants to be taken seriously as the «total package» top-​tier Italian restaurant in Berks that it’s striving to be, then the service aspect must be addressed.

Just awesome. Went out with the Misses to celebrate our 36^th anniversary and we were both excited to try this place. Salute is without a doubt one of the top three restaurants in Berk’s county. We had reservations (highly recommended) and were seated quickly at a table for two near the fire and over looking the room or into the kitchen.
Kyle greeted us and helped us with excellent and accurate descriptions of the food and drinks being offered.
We shared an appetizer, salmon tartar. Served on a block of Himalayan salt with a sea of fresh spring mix. The salmon was lightly cured with a hint of smoke. The buttery texture of the fresh salmon with the delicate cure provide an excellent opening.
Next up was a tomato based fish soup that has a hint of heat. I asked for it to be kicked up a notch. It was perfect.
The main dish was the grilled seafood plate. Highly recommended. Sword fish, monk fish, shrimp, calamari, salmon with roasted vegetables, and herbed potatoes, a new joy with every bite.
Desert was mascarpone cheese cake in a tart shell, shared to limit the guilt, but was to die for and I’m not a desert guy, fabulous.
Finished with the best expresso I have ever had. And I am a coffee guy. I roast my own coffee. And I had two cups; smooth, rich flavor, without even a hint of bitterness.
This is a hidden gem, a top restaurant in Berks county. Try it you’ll like it.

Salute is outstanding.
Just opened two weeks ago, they have clearly established themselves as a go to Italian restaurant in the area. The food, service, and attention to detail were second to none.
For example, the owner greeted us at the table and asked us how our day was as if we had been long-​time friends.
I strongly recommend that you come in an try this place out for yourself. You will not be disappointed.