Sal's Famous Italian Kitchen

10/30/09

***CLOSED***

by Dine Out

This location is no longer open. Was a pretty good place, might try their other locations.

11/23/08

CLOSED

by BusterKrazmoe

My wife and I went to Sal's North Killingsworth on November 21 and it was closed. I do not know if the NW location is still open. I suggest you call first to verify.

10/09/08

Superb food!

by mejema

I had this as a catered meal at work -- it was the most fantastic butternut squash raviolli I have ever had. Recommend it to anyone.

05/17/08

very good italian food

by Matera

I have been going to Sal's since it opened this location, and i have never gone away dissapointed. I eat there for lunch mostly, with clients and co-workers. I have also been there for dinner and have enjoyed the food and wine very much. The atmosphere for lunch is typical for this type of resturant. the wait staff seems to understand that most people have a limited time to eat, and get the food into and out of the kitchen quickly. Dinner feels more like a local, upper scale neiborhood resturant. The food is very well prepared and they have a great wine list. I love the pictures on the wall as well. The prices are right where they should be.

• Pros: Great food and service
• Cons: street parking

04/12/08

Not so great chain

by JBarnett12

We dined here with a 10 person party. I ordered the most expensive of the pasta items, it was prawns tossed with tomato sauce. It was really boring, without any texture, just prawns and tomato sauce. Not even an herb to make it a bit more interesting. I could have done better blindfolded. Another person at the table ordered an item that was so salty that she only ate several bites. We had several more problems, I simply put the bad experience behind me. The other big issue was that when we brought it up to our waiter he really did not want to address the issue. Then when we demanded the manager he equally did not take responsibility or compensate us for the lack of issues that we presented to him. I do not know about your time versus money, but when I go out, and I am spending my hard earned cash I would rather spend a bit more and really enjoy both the food and ambiance.

• Pros: Might be close to where you live?
• Cons: boring food, chain like, bad service

02/19/08

Incredible!!

by 00C230K

The "Famous Ragu" is my all time favorite... the Pesto Shrimp Pasta is excellent too... caesar salad is tops too.

Can't say enough good things about Sal's... I would eat here every night if I could.

10/16/07

Good food, but very small portions at a very large price, and not-so-good service.

by kmaul

I just visited Sal's a couple weeks ago at the North Portland location. Their menu has been redone, not only the formatting, but the prices have increased considerably. The service was not good...the waitress was almost non-existent during the time we were at our table. The butternut squash ravioli was delicious, but $14.50 for no more than 6 pieces is a bit steep. From now on, I will go to Pastini which is comparable and less expensive. And the service is better, too!

08/30/07

Would you Believe? One of THE BEST Hamburgers I have EVER had!

by manbarr

My wife was raving about this place, but I did not happen to be in an Italian Mood.

Turned out to be a Sweet Deal for me!

On the menu they have a Sirloin Cheeseburger with Pancetta Bacon and fresh Avocado and Tomato. Every bite melted in my mouth, it was so flavorful, tender and cooked to perfection! Even the fries were great.

And all of this at an Italian Kitchen!

My wife raves about the caesar salad, and they have these awesome candied walnuts served with it. My guess is those were good too, so good after baiting her to offer one to me (You know, the whole "Honey, those candied Walnuts look excellent, are they excellent" etc) She did not even offer me one. And she would give me the shirt off of her back. So... guessing they were good!

My wife also raves about the Chicken Parm panini. Another melt in your mouth sandwich.

I can't wait for the day I am in the mood for Italian- then I will get to see the Best Sal's has to offer! For now I will just have to revel in the fact that I just had probably one of the Top 5 Hamburgers in my entire life!

• Pros: Awesome fully stacked menu, good wine and beer list, GREAT ambience/atmosphere
• Cons: Disappointed- no Classic Italian cold hero (guess they figure Subway and Quizno's have it covered)

08/23/07

Food, Service, Atomosphere!!!!!!!!!

by foodjunkee

I have been to Sal's a few times. Everytime I go I have a great expeience. If you looking for great food, casual atmosphere and friendly service while not putting much of a dent in your pocket book. Check out Sal's. Very affordable and decent wine menu too.

• Pros: Vongole
• Cons: Parking

07/29/07

Sal's Famoius kitchen Experience

by lsb123

Food is good with consistant flavor the 3 times we were there. Seating was prompt. However, service is particularly spotty and inconsistant as is the portion sizes. Very hard to gauge whether to split a meal or not . Each time we were there the portion size was different. First time great service other times Lazy Service . - The waiter or waitress forgot us on several occassions and beverage refills were done at irregular intervals. Need better trained wait staff and more consistancy in the kitchen. Pizza was a little over done on crust on one occassion. Could be a better rating with a real effort

• Pros: Food usually good
• Cons: Spotty service at best inconsistant portion sizes