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Saltoro, a neighborhood gem in Seattle, offers a unique blend of Italian and American cuisine. With a cozy ambiance featuring a fireplace and outdoor seating, Saltoro provides a delightful dining experience. The menu boasts flavorful dishes like the Grand Central Artisanal Bread Bagna cauda olive oil, Garganelli Pasta with house smoked wild salmon, and the Forager Breakfast. Customers rave about the good food, friendly service, and the well-stocked bar. Vegan options are available, and the rotating menu keeps diners coming back for more. Be sure to try the truffle fries and avocado toast for a truly satisfying meal at Saltoro.
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Saltoro is a hidden gem in the Seattle area, offering a delightful mix of Italian and American cuisine. Located at 14051 Greenwood Ave N, this restaurant provides a range of dining experiences, from casual to classy. The menu is diverse, offering smaller plates like Truffle Fries and Spicy Prawns, refreshing salads like the Spinach and Beet Salad, and delicious pasta dishes like Linguine Pasta with black truffle cream.
Overall, Saltoro offers a warm ambiance, delicious food, and a variety of options for different dietary preferences. Whether you're looking for a cozy dinner by the fireplace or a refreshing cocktail on a warm summer day, Saltoro has something for everyone.
People talk
“ Always good food and good service. Laid back, gets a little loud but nothing that you can't talk over. Good value on food also, highly recommend. ”
“ Hidden neighborhood gem! I have lived in the area 20 years and had never been here, but I was curious and looked at the website. Menu had me drooling and hello brunch here I come. Well, it was delightful! We were pleasantly surprised to find a fireplace and we were able to sit right next to it, bonus! Food and service were excellent overall. Husband had the special (Breakfast Catastrophe ) and I had Forager Breakfast, we shared some mini sausage rolls which I am actually salivating over right now as I recall how delicious they were. Bar was well-stocked and the Bloody Mary was a well-garnished reliable standard (not too spicy- but if you want more heat I bet they could turn it up for you). This was key because my husband had never had a Bloody Mary before, and he enjoyed it! Coffee was great. Flavor profiles of the dishes we tried were well-represented by menu descriptions. We will absolutely be planning a return for dinner. I am sorry it took us so long to check it out! ”
“ What a surprise! I've driven by here a million times and the "seafood" "land food" on the sign never spiked my interest being vegan. My sister moved by here so we walked over and tried it for drinks and so glad we did. The inside is nice and has a lovely ambiance. The bar is nice and open and a clementine drink and a cucumber drink were delicious! Service was great too. We also got a brocollini appetizer which was perfect. Lastly, they have a separate vegan menu which is really appreciated! Excited to go back and try more :) ”
“ Ambience is amazing! There is a nice fireplace which gives a warm ambient vibe. The food is pretty good! I love their avocado toast and French toast. On a nice summer day, I also like to sit outdoors, they have a nice area outside. ”
“ After a long walk/run around Greenlake, we decided upon recommendation to eat at Saltoro. Onsite free parking and plenty of spots. The front waiter let us choose our table and iced water was promptly dropped off. Our orders: Two drinks (1x shrub, 1x cocktail). starters of Beets Salad, Seafood Skewers and Truffle Fries. Drinks were good, could use more beets in the salad, seafood skewers were okay (tad overpriced), truffle fries was delicious. For entrees we got the Sea Salt Half Chicken and Short Ribs, nothing special, it was between decent/good. Coffee and mango mousse dessert to end our meal. Total came out to be ~170$ with an 18% tip. Since it was a long drive for us, not sure we'll go again but Saltoro is solid and their menu often change. Maybe we'll check them out in the Fall. ”
“ I honestly do not know why we had not tried Saltoro sooner, but we're hooked. A restaurant buddy said it was one of their favorites and I can see why. The interior sets the mood; warm, relaxed, casual but with some definite style. I think they even had a fire going. Nice. Good place for a date. Our server set the mood with a warm welcome and drinks came quickly while we looked over the menu. I had heard the food was good but I was very pleased with the pricing on the menu--especially after our entrees came. I'd heard the roast chicken was great but opted for the pappardelle and was rewarded. Super rich and velvety, it was a perfect accompaniment to my glass of wine. Hubby's halibut was terrific and we both agreed we were remiss in not coming to Saltoro sooner. The fallen chocolate cake was great--perfect cap to the evening. We'll return for drink just to test drive the bar which looked pretty cool. ”
“ I had never heard of this place when a friend suggested it for dinner this Sunday night. It was the perfect location to meet up for our group, which is spread across King and Snohomish counties. Admittedly, I had very low expectations. After living in Seattle for 15 years, I thought I knew all the hidden gems. Boy, was I wrong! I was truly impressed by the incredible service at Saltoro, on top of the solid food. I cannot believe this place flies a bit under the radar! (Maybe folks are keeping this secret to themselves?!) Our group of five was seated by the fireplace in the main dining room at the coziest table, where we ordered a bottle of wine and some bread to start. I chose the spinach and goat cheese salad as my app, which came beautifully dressed in a tangy mustard vinaigrette (I was glad our server warned us that the dressing was a bit on the mustard side, it definitely has a kick!!) For my entree, I ordered the fresh mozzarella pizzette. The caramelized onions on this small pizza provide such a perfect contrast in flavor. The pizzette comes topped with arugula and roasted plum tomatoes. It's definitely on the smaller side for a pizza, but it's the perfect portion for one person. The crust was crispy and had a hint of salt. I loved it! The real star of Saltoro was the service. I didn't catch our server's name, but she was so attentive and accommodating to some small requested modifications. And when the bill came, she even offered to split it into everyone's individual order. Not easy for a group of 5, but she did it with ease. Our whole group was thoroughly impressed, and we're already planning a return visit. Thanks, Saltoro! ”
“ Delivery only review: My husband I frequently ate at Saltoro, but there were several menu changes and the food quality seemed to go down. Their service wasn't great either. So we stopped going. Fast forward about four years... and since it was our anniversary, we decided to order in a 'fancy' meal, because we just didn't feel like going out. And although we had stopped going to Saltoro we gave them another shot. And I'm so glad we did, because our meal was delicious. I ordered the roasted half chicken and my husband got the braised short rib... and everything was so yummy. The short rib was so tender and the sauce that accompanied it was delicious. The roasted chicken was so good and the mushrooms that came with it were amazing. Our only complaint was that the sauces kind of disappeared from the takeout boxes, and the portions were a little on the small side (they look bigger in photos). But the food was so tasty, we've decided it's time to try eating at Saltoro again! ”
“ 4.5 stars! Very cozy, homey exterior. PACKED on a Saturday night. Been wanting to try this spot for a while! There were many amazing sounding dishes on their seasonal menu such as a rack of lamb and duck cassoulet. Tried Seasonal Drinks: Mexican Penicillin ($12), Holiday Sparkler ($9.5). I liked these! They are nothing fancy though. Mains -Butternut Squash Ravioli ($16) - as with all typical ravioli dishes this only came with 3 raviolis, but that sauce was INSANE! Super creamy with a hint of almond-y sweetness, perhaps from the amaretti cookies. Loved the fresh mushrooms on top too. -Pappardelle ($18) - Also great, with a rich/creamy/meaty sauce. I'm not sure if the pastas are fresh but they sure tasted like it! Sides -Brussel Sprouts ($8): Delicious! Loved the sweetness. They are sauteed, not roasted. -Mashed Potatoes ($5): A small side, nice and garlicky. Food was a tad slow as well as our orders being taken, but given it was completely packed that's totally understandable! ”