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Salute E Vita Ristorante
Salute E Vita, remains a home away from home for all lovers of food, art, wine, friends and most of all family, which is who we consider everyone dining with us to be. Our house made desserts, risottos, soups, pasta sauces and salad dressings are created daily. We are best known for traditional homemade Italian fare with fresh and delicious California cuisine. Whether you are in the mood for pasta or a magnificent entrée salad, fresh seafood or steak, you’ll find it here in our 100-year old Cape Cod Victorian that overlooks the marina waterfront with an elegant and welcoming fireplace dining room, an indoor veranda with stunning views of San Francisco or on our outdoor patio overlooking the Bay. We have a saying here, “at the table, no one grows old” So feel the passion for good food, beauty and friends and join us for lunch or dinner; we have your table ready!
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71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(39)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- scenic view(48)
- neighborhood gem(36)
- special occasion(35)
- romantic(31)
- good for groups(27)
- great for lunch(21)
Salute E Vita Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Grade "B"
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was nothing special and prices were $$. Half-shell oysters were tasteless. Salad (Cesar) was run of the mill. Salmon was just OK. Waitress had memory problem or was too busy even though the place was far from full. This was a special event that went wrong due to the wrong venue."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The owner was having a big part that night. The staff was focused on the party and we waited and waited to have water glasses refilled, dessert menus, and finally the bill brought to our table."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: scenic view, special occasion
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Review 3 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
mother's day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went on Open Table on Mother's Day looking for a place to eat. I have been to Salute' many times, and overall, their food is good, happy hour is great, the view of the marina is very nice. I booked our reservation for 1:30pm, they were fairly disorganized, taking people before others, who'd been waiting. I really was relaxed, so this didn't bother me too much. They found a small table in the side of the bar with a view and the food was fine, service a little slow, but they were super busy. We had a great meal, of oysters,salad and a shrimp dish,and a little lemon tart. I'll go back but think twice before booking last minute on a busy holiday."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I have been coming here for years
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food used to be better. Now it's irratic at lunch time. I've even had a couple mediocre salads. I often meet friends there for lunch as I live in Marin and they are in the E Bay, I love the view and ambiance, so I hope they improve the cuisine"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 5 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hidden Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Happy Hour ever! Menbe is so wonderful. Dinner menu always has a nice selection and great specialty cocktails. Wonderful views, perfect on a hot day or at Sunset. So happy to have found this place. My new favorite!"
Dined on 4/13/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Beautiful Setting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a gem of a place with a beautiful setting, nice menu, good food, excellent service, and great ambiance."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a special brunch complete
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a special brunch complete with complimentary mimosas. Our server was a gem who made us ladies feel welcome. We will return!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a beautiful restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"This is a beautiful restaurant with excellent food and ambiance...and a beautiful owner with such an inspirational story. Everyone should take the time to review their website. Excellent Oysters on the half shell, delicious Salmon and the Mushroom Pizza was fantastic!
Thank you for a wonderful experience!"
Thank you for a wonderful experience!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Our waiter was terribly rude
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Our waiter was terribly rude and made us feel so bad"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
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Review 10 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very reasonably priced. Beautiful
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very reasonably priced. Beautiful view!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
1999
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 11 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
This was the worst food with
OpenTable Diner Since
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was the worst food with the worst service of any experience I have had in a restaurant in at least five years. We waited for more than 30 minutes to order, then waited another hour before our food was served. We will never return."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2006
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Review 12 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food and view!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I always enjoy Salute. The food is consistently good and the service is friendly. We had a booth along the water which is always nice and is a lovely way to enjoy a meal. I had the sole which was good but very small pieces - not what you would expect with petrale sole. I love the spinach that comes with the fish. My friend had a pasta dish which he said was excellent. Salute is a wonderful spot in a city that only has a handful of really good restaurants."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 13 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Lovely osso bucco"
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 15 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was OK, but not excellent,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Food was OK, but not excellent, the service was slow, especially for lunch"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 16 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What a delight! We've eaten
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a delight! We've eaten here many times, and have always enjoyed it immensely. It was Valentine's Day, and early, but the food and service were stellar. Their special Valentine menu had all of us drooling. Too many interesting choices, and none of us was disappointed. The halibut was perfectly cooked , and the sauce and accompanying sides were delicious. The grilled salmon also had a wonderful twist to it as well. It was obvious that the fish was fresh. The seafood pasta was devoured, and, unfortunately, he didn't share!! Our server was there when we needed him, and not at all obtrusive. A thoroughly memorable evening!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Valentine's dinner date
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I found it was a pleasant spot for a nice quiet, romantic, dinner for two. The price is very reasonable for a water front restaurant. I'd say it was italian with a California cuisine overtone. I had Salmon with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach which was cooked to perfection. My boyfriend had steak cooked medium rare (exactly how he likes, but rarely gets eating out), steamed veggies, and sauteed spinach. We both cleaned our plates & shared a whip creme fraiche topped strawberries. The service was really on top of it, even giving us room temp water as requested (you wouldn't believe how hard that request is to fill). All staff is dressed impeccably, even the bus boy, who offered to wrap up my boyfriends steak bone for our dog!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view
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Review 18 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We salute Salute!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed a fabulous Presidents Day lunch. We asked them to split everything for us which they did beautifully. The salmon was perfection and the veal was awesome. Service was great and the view of the marina was an added treat. The beautiful young Diana Ross look alike greeted us warmly when we arrived and set the tone for a perfect late lunch! We shall return!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My wife and I went here for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I went here for Valentine's Day dinner. We were excited to try their regular menu but they were serving their Valentine's Day menu. We were pleasantly surprised but a little disappoint. We really wanted to try their original menu. I thought the food was just ok. We really enjoyed the service, the atmosphere and the view. We will come back to try the regular menu!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All in all a very pleasant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All in all a very pleasant dining experience. We've been there many times and the food is always good, the service is prompt and attentive and, the appointments and view impressive."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was a great experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was a great experience we celebrated a birthday and the staff was exceptional and the owner of the restaurant is spectacular KUDDOS to this restaurant"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second visit -- we live in Oakland and don't often get up to Richmond for dining, but were passing through on our way home after a day with friends in Marin. We're very glad we stopped for dinner. We sat in a booth overlooking the Richmond Marina. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. My wife had a seafood pasta dish that I tasted; it reminded me of one of the best meals we had in Italy, in a little cafe on the Cinque Terre. My veal scallopini was also very good, though not quite in the same class. Our friends were also very pleased. Reasonable wine selection, fairly reasonably priced. Service was friendly, attentive but not intrusive. I think this is a terrific restaurant and wish it were closer."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view
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Review 23 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I was most disappointed and
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was most disappointed and surprised by the lack of service. The food was quite poor."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2011
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Review 24 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
50 year marriage surprise celebrate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What a woderful place to have family and friends join with us on such a special day."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
When I arrived I checked in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"When I arrived I checked in and told the hostess that I was waiting for the other two people in my party. I did not know and was not told that they had already arrived and had been seated and spent 15 minutes waiting for them before I called them only to find that they were already here! Very poor communication from the hostess station. So, be sure to look for your friends throughout the restaurant because the hostess may not tell you they are there! We greatly enjoyed our meal."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 26 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food, friendly staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food, friendly staff and wonderful view."
Dined on 01/17/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very nice ambiance and the food was excellent."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food/Owner a Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"We are new to the area and have been to Salute repeatedly because we love the food and think the owner is wonderful. She is truly a gem."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 29 for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleasant experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had lunch and selected the special salad of the day. It was nice greens, grilled prawns and smoked trout. The dressing was light and tasty. Out of season tomatoes added color but not a lot of flavor. It is such a pleasant setting, you can't help but enjoy being there."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2002
Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Salute E Vita Ristorante
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate