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Italian Prime at Salvatore's - Steakhouse in Buffalo, New York

Italian Prime at Salvatore's

4.2 (2103 reviews)

6461 Transit Rd, Depew, NY 14043

Restaurant
Bar
Caterer
Italian restaurant
Oyster bar restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Steak house
Wine bar

About Italian Prime at Salvatore's - steak house in Buffalo, New York

Established in 1967, this classy Italian steakhouse features a chic patio, full bar & many wines.

Customer Review Summary

Italian Prime at Salvatore's offers an exceptional dining experience, showcasing flavorful dishes and outstanding service. The restaurant features a cozy and stylish atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. Many guests praised the attentive staff, with several noting their friendly demeanor and professionalism. The food is highly regarded, with positive remarks on the pasta and various appetizers, though a few dishes, like the king crab, received some criticism for being overly salty. The decor, especially during the holiday season, is charming and festive, creating a welcoming setting. However, there were concerns about slow service during busy times and billing discrepancies with cocktails. Overall, it's recommended for those seeking fine dining with authentic Italian cuisine, but reservations are advisable.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Dinner

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.2 out of 5
5
1286
4
366
3
173
2
118
1
160
Based on 2103 reviews

Waldo Valdivia

3 months ago

I had the pleasure of dining at an Italian restaurant During my recent trip to Buffalo that truly exceeded all expectations. The food was absolutely amazing—every dish was bursting with flavor, from the perfectly cooked pasta to the rich, savory sauces. The service was equally outstanding; the staff were friendly, attentive, and made me feel right at home. The restaurant's decor was unique and charming, with a cozy yet stylish atmosphere that added to the overall experience. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine and a warm, welcoming dining experience.

CHV

5 months ago

Salvatore’s is an experience! From their extensive collections displayed around the establishment to the tuxedo clad servers, it’s determined to impress their guests. They decorate for each season, and they have a lovely gift shop offering many unique items. We went to enjoy their current Friday night steak special. Our server Laurie, who brings her 31 years’ of exceptional service to each table she’s assigned to, elevated our evening meal to a top notch level! The French Onion soup was delicious, as was the sausage bread. The steak plate special was good. The steak was tender, although the sauce was very salty. Mashed potatoes and asparagus were good. Cocktails looked delicious. Definitely a lovely place to experience! Reservations highly recommended. Suggest you follow them on Facebook to learn of their assorted specials including their Happy Hour offerings at their bar. Once you arrive at the establishment, you’ll see a lot more if you enter at the back of the building where there’s plenty of free parking, and ladies, check out the Barbie collection in the ladies washroom!!!

Dave Doherty

3 months ago

The place decorated for Christmas looked great, however the service was really slow. The food was just okay... Also, two of us ordered Glenlivet scotch which was on the menu for $12 and we ordered it on the rocks... When the bill came we were charged $34 per drink! The waitress said when you order it on the rocks they make it a double which was not indicated on the menu at all and then she also mistakenly charged us for the higher level. Glen leavitt so instead of $24 for two drinks it was 68. She corrected the mistake but still charged us for a double so it ended up being $24 per drink instead of $12 per drink. And to be fair it looked like a double that we got but we just thought it was a good pour

Cali Szczesniak

One of the best fine dining restaurants around. My husband and I had the best experience here. From the time we checked into our reservation to the time we paid the bill everything went so smoothly. The staff was so accommodating, respectful and service was perfect. The food was even better. Absolutely delicious in every way and really elevates your experience here. The atmosphere is very relaxing and welcoming too. Absolutely one of my favorite places to go for fine dining!

Lena Chen

7 months ago

So this is a late post since i was there for my bday in July. We loved the atmosphere, the service and most of the food. I am pregnant so I had none alcoholic beverages and it was delicious! All the good was exceptional except for the king crab....which is unfortunate because i was looking forward to it all week. The king crab was very very salty and just a bit over cooked. Othersise it was the perfect night, i would totally back.

Cheryl Reigle

3 months ago

Wonderful food and atmosphere! The service was excellent! We went for Thanksgiving and it was so festive!

Emily Schuchman

We just finished a spectacular Valentine's Day date and every aspect of the meal was wonderful! Patrick, our waiter, was incredible, attentive, and honestly probably one of the best we've ever had. My partner is notorious for forgetting his to-go containers, and he made sure to catch us before we left so they didn't get left behind! Worth every cent for the meal and experience.

John F

Haven’t been in a long time, not for any other reason except I had kids and now they are grown:) Went during the Christmas holiday and it was decorated very nice for the holidays. Plenty of pic spots for you and your date or family. We had a bunch of Apps and an assortment of dinner entrees. I thought they were all very good with the spinach dip and the sausage, pepper dip my favorite. Our server was phenomenal, excellent service and never missed a beat. All in all a good meal and was happy to see them still putting out a great meal experience after all these years.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4:30–10 PM
Monday 5–10 PM
Saturday 4:30–10 PM
Sunday 4–10 PM
Thursday 5–10 PM
Tuesday 5–10 PM
Wednesday 5–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100