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The Saloon - Newtown Reviews List

The Saloon - Newtown

The Saloon - Newtown offers an upscale atmosphere with great Italian food, chops, steaks, pasta, veal, chicken, fresh seafood, full bar, specialty martinis & a great wine list.
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30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
(30 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(16)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(21)
  • special occasion(6)
  • fit for foodies(5)
  • good for groups(5)
  • vibrant bar scene(4)
  • great for lunch(2)
The Saloon - Newtown Reviews List
Review 1 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food with great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent food with great atmoshere. Our server was attentive and efficient. We will be back."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our veal entrees were well

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our veal entrees were well presented and delicious. When we ordered desserts, the server should have told us that they were large enough for two. Luckily we'd left room and were able to finish them without feeling stuffed."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Though our meal was good,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Though our meal was good, it certainly didn't warrant the price ($30 for tilapia francese). In fact, overall pricing was a bit over the top for what you get ($12 martinis). For anyone who cares about lighting (and this is the biggest reason we won't be back), it was far too bright in the main dining room, especially if you're seated along the wall underneath the sconces. It didn't make us want to settle in and have a long meal. The name of the restaurant has to go, unless for some historical reason it has to stay. "The Saloon" suggests tavern fare, not italian cuisine. If we were to go back, we'd probably try out the bar section of the restaurant, which has its own seating. It seemed to be a bit more cozy in there."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2006
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Review 4 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was very good as

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was very good as usual. The Cajun Mango Salmon is outstanding."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Matre D never acknowledged

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Matre D never acknowledged our reservation. The shrimp in the scampi was hard and overcooked. service was attentive and couteous."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food here is always very good.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food here is always very good. Ron, our server, outstanding !"
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Visiting relatives from Philadelphi

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Visiting relatives from Philadelphia joined us for dinner. Among the five of us, no one had less than superlative comments on the food."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Overall, very nice atmosphere,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overall, very nice atmosphere, food was excellent. Although it was a little chilly. They could turn the heat up a little."
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was excellent. Will

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was excellent. Will go back just for the food. Waiter was friendly."
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Took a friend because of good

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Took a friend because of good past experiences at this restaurant. The food, service, and ambiance didn't disappoint. We'll be back!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for The Saloon - Newtown
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good food and service.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very good food and service. The place was packed."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Saloon - Newtown
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Ambiance 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate