Been a fan of Salvo's since it was tiny - as was I. The hours I stood in the tiny lobby waiting for a table, the singing (sic) chef serenading us all whether we liked it or not...and the fantastic food that was always worth the wait. How times have changed. The addition of a bar was a brainwave, somewhere to wait AND drink (and additionally spend of course, clever boys), then the bar upstairs, then the Salumeria, and now, the all singing all dancing, groovy new Salvo's. Its like Monopoly, buy a unit, buy another, put a bar upstairs, add a cafe....all good. My opinion on the latest incarnation?
The food is as good as its always been. The service is still bustling, efficient and attentive. Its still busy and vibrant, great for all ages. But it HAS lost a bit of that salty, genuine, gritty Italian atmosphere. If you'd never been before you'd just enjoy it for what it is, a really great Italian with lots of atmos and great music as a bonus. The wallpaper is kitsch and cool, the owner brothers still flit about keeping a beady one on things, but its slick. Slick and quick. If thats your bag, fine. I like a bit of grit in my pizza. Not literally, but if you've known Salvo's as long as me...well, its a bit Benjamin Button - it started off feeling established and interesting with something to say, now its fresh faced and eager, keen to impress. No need.
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