The Menus · Salvatore’s Cucina & Lounge
What you’ll beordering tonight.
Regional Italian and Mediterranean plates with a California hand — dinner nightly, brunch Saturday and Sunday, craft cocktails after dark, and a happy hour worth planning around.
Dinner
Served nightly from 5 PM
Hand-cut pasta, oak-charred entrées, and crudo plated with a California hand. The dinner menu changes seasonally; the items below run year-round.
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Octopus
Roasted potatoes, romesco, roasted tomatoes and capers — the starter guests keep ordering twice.
Reserve to taste (opens in a new window)Octopus
Roasted potatoes, romesco sauce, roasted tomatoes, capers.
Fried Gnocchi
Garlic aioli, arugula.
Clam Chowder Fries
Golden crispy fries topped with creamy clam chowder, bacon, parmesan, and parsley.
Brussels Sprouts
Fried Brussels sprouts, roasted cauliflower, gremolata, labneh.
Meatballs
Spicy vodka sauce and parmesan cheese.
Arancini
Golden-fried risotto balls stuffed with prosciutto, parmesan, and wild mushrooms, served with house-made marinara.
Fish Crudo
Market fish, pistachio gremolata, olives, fennel, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil.
Salmon Tartare
Creamy salmon tartare, labneh, capers, fresh dill, Persian cucumber.
Caesar Salad
Creamy Caesar dressing, romaine, Persian cucumber, red onion, bread crumbs.
Caprese Salad
Heirloom tomatoes, burrata, citrus pesto vinaigrette, arugula.
Spring Mix Salad
Honey-mustard dressing, candied walnuts, feta, pistachio, strawberry.
Spicy Vodka Rigatoni
Spicy vodka tomato sauce, Italian sausage, burrata.
Lobster Ravioli
Lobster- and shrimp-filled ravioli, lemon-dill beurre blanc.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in a creamy butter-parmesan Alfredo sauce.
Clam Chowder Pasta
Tender clams and shrimp in a clam cream sauce.
Short Rib Ragú
Pasta tossed with a slow-braised short rib ragú.
Lasagna
Homemade layered lasagna, beef Bolognese, creamy ricotta, béchamel, mozzarella.
Steak Frites
8 oz filet, au poivre sauce, french fries, truffle oil.
Braised Short Rib
Slow-braised short rib, smashed potatoes, charred broccolini, grilled onions, au jus.
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded chicken breast, spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, creamy pesto.
Pan Seared Salmón
Whipped dill ricotta, asparagus, lemon beurre blanc, green oil.
Burger
Grilled beef patty, melted cheese, caramelized onion, burger dressing, beef jus, served with french fries.
Rib Eye
21 oz rib eye, roasted potatoes, shishito peppers, grilled onions, horseradish.
Focaccia
Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Roasted Broccolini
Roasted Asparagus
Chicken
Shrimp
Burrata
Prosciutto
A 20% gratuity is added to parties of 6+. A 3% service charge is added to all checks for rising costs. Checks can be split two ways max. Ask your server about today's Chef's Special.
Weekend Brunch
Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM–3:30 PM
California-Mexican chilaquiles and a croissant Benedict next to brioche French toast, avocado toast and a breakfast pasta. Best with a flute of prosecco and a window seat on the patio.
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Steak & Eggs
The brunch order for the table — pair it with a flute of Bisol Jeio Prosecco and a window seat on the patio.
Reserve to taste (opens in a new window)French Toast
Golden brioche French toast, whipped cream, flambéed bananas, fresh mint.
Avocado Toast
Smashed avocado on toasted artisan bread, creamy feta, roasted cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, Persian cucumber, house-made guacamole.
Chilaquiles
Crispy tortilla chips in roasted red salsa, labneh, feta, black beans, cilantro, house-pickled chiles.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, Persian cucumber, red onion, house Caesar dressing, seasoned sourdough crumble.
Potato & Eggs
Poached eggs over roasted baby potatoes and braised short rib, vibrant green salsa.
Grilled Cheese
Toasted sourdough, blend of melted cheeses, crispy hash browns, savory gravy, fresh arugula.
Steak & Eggs
Grilled ribeye, soft-cooked egg, horseradish cream, crispy fries.
Croissant Benedict
Buttery croissant, two poached eggs, mixed greens, parmesan, delicate honey glaze.
Open-Faced Focaccia
House focaccia, stracciatella, prosciutto, fresh arugula, two sunny-side-up eggs, chili flakes.
Breakfast Pasta
Creamy Alfredo, crispy bacon, sunny-side-up egg, parmesan, toasted breadcrumbs.
French Fries
Bacon
Chicken
Italian Sausage
Egg
Brunch served Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM. A 20% gratuity is added to parties of 6+; a 3% service charge applies to all checks. Checks can be split two ways max.
Cocktails & Drinks
Signature cocktails, a full wine list and a deep spirits library
Our bar program leans modern-classic: rye, mezcal, bright citrus, espresso and house syrups. Below: the signature cocktails, wines by the glass and bottle, beer, and the full spirits library — ask the lounge bartender what's off-menu tonight.
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The Meridian
WhistlePig Rye, vanilla de Madagascar, demerara, orange bitters — built tall, stirred slow, served in the lounge under the neon.
Reserve to taste (opens in a new window)The Meridian
WhistlePig Rye, vanilla de Madagascar, demerara, orange bitters.
Carajillo
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, vanilla de Madagascar, espresso.
Espresso Martini
Tito's Vodka, Kahlúa, espresso, simple syrup.
La Rosita
Tequila or mezcal, agave, hibiscus, lime.
Mint & Mist
Beefeater Gin, elderflower, lime, sugar.
Raspberry Celeste
Tito's Vodka, lemon, raspberry purée, mint.
Toki Tallboy
Suntory Toki Whisky, soda water, lemon expression.
Amber Rush
Angel's Envy, Amaro Abano, lemon, honey syrup.
Lychee Luxe
Eden Mill Love Gin, lychee purée, elderflower, lemon.
Mango Madness
Tequila, jalapeño, mango, lime.
Sidecar Botánica
Hennessy, mango syrup, strawberry, lemon, honey.
Calm Nights
Seedlip non-alcoholic, lemon, raspberry.
Garden Dream
Seedlip Grove, lime, cucumber, mint, simple.
La Marca Prosecco
Brut Prosecco, Trevigiana.
Bisol "Jeio" DOCG
Brut Prosecco, Valdobbiadene.
Chandon Brut
Sparkling wine, California.
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
Brut Champagne, France.
Moët & Chandon Nectar Rosé
Rosé Champagne, France.
Dom Pérignon
Champagne, France.
Peyrassol "Commandeurs"
Rosé, Côtes de Provence.
Whispering Angel
Rosé, Côtes de Provence.
Bajio
Rosé, Bernal Valley, Mexico.
DAOU "Bodyguard"
Chardonnay, Paso Robles.
Girlan
Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, Italy.
Oyster Bay
Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand.
Emmolo
Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley.
Frenzy
Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand.
Prelius
Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscana.
Oberon
Merlot, Napa Valley.
Sea Sun
Pinot Noir, Monterey · Solano · San Luis Obispo.
Castello di Volpaia
Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany.
Castello di Volpaia Reserve
Reserve Chianti Classico, Tuscany.
Decero
Malbec, Argentina.
Ridge
Zinfandel, Sonoma.
Penfolds 704 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley.
Caymus "The Walking Fool"
Red blend, Napa Valley.
DAOU Reserve 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles.
Davies 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley.
Castello Banfi
Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany.
DAOU Patrimony 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles.
Corona
Modelo Negro
Peroni
Rotating Drafts
Ask your bartender for current pours.
Ketel One
Grey Goose
Tito's
Belvedere
Beefeater 80
Eden Mill Golf Gin
Eden Mill Love Gin
Tanqueray 94.6
Tanqueray No. 10
Hendrick's
Casamigos Blanco
Don Julio Blanco
Cazadores Blanco
Patrón Silver
Casamigos Reposado
Clase Azul Reposado
Don Julio Reposado
Cazadores Reposado
Don Julio 1942
Don Julio Añejo
Angel's Envy
Basil Hayden Bourbon 80
Maker's Mark Bourbon 90
Woodford Reserve
Jack Daniel's
Horse Soldier Bourbon
Old Forester
Gentleman Jack
Angel's Envy Rye 100
Bulleit Rye
Bulleit Bourbon
WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Yr
Buchanan's 12 Yr
Johnnie Walker Black
Johnnie Walker Blue
Johnnie Walker Red
Glenlivet 12 Yr
Hennessy VS
Rémy Martin
Captain Morgan
Bacardí Superior
Ilegal Mezcal
Del Maguey Vida
Campari Aperitivo
Jägermeister
Luxardo Amaro Abano
Nixta Licor de Elote
Chinola
Amaro Montenegro
Fernet-Branca
Fever Tree
Sparkling grapefruit, ginger ale, ginger beer, or tonic.
Red Bull
Original or sugar-free.
Topo Chico
Sparkling water.
Acqua Panna
Still water, 750 ml.
Pellegrino
Sparkling water, 750 ml.
Wine prices shown as glass / bottle; “–” means available by the bottle only. Corkage $30 per 750 ml bottle, $50 each additional (max 3 bottles, no magnums). A 3% service charge applies to all checks.
Happy Hour
Monday – Friday · 5 to 7 PM · Bar & patio only
$8 house wine by the glass, $10 cocktails and lounge bites five afternoons a week, bar and patio only. Pull up a stool — happy hour fills fast.
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Meatballs
Vodka sauce, parmesan and a slice of focaccia — the happy-hour order to anchor the table while the bar pours.
Reserve to taste (opens in a new window)Fried Gnocchi
Parmesan, sage, malt vinegar aioli.
Meatballs
Vodka sauce, parmesan, slice of focaccia.
Hamburger
House sauce, garlic aioli, mozzarella, fried onions.
Verdi Rolls
Crispy chicken taquitos, pickled red onion, crema, house-made green salsa.
Caesar
Parmesan reggiano, bread crumbs, toasted pumpkin seed.
Spring Mix
Red onion, candied walnuts, crumbled feta, strawberry vinaigrette, watermelon or strawberry.
Vodka Sauce Fettuccine
Fresh herbs, spicy vodka tomato sauce, mascarpone, parmesan.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Velvety butter cream sauce, freshly grated parmesan, garlic.
Chicken
Shrimp
Draft Beer & Bottled
Well Spirits
Aperol Spritz
Margarita
Regular, spicy, or tamarindo.
Negroni
Gold Rush
Old Fashioned
French 75
Mule
Martini
Gin, vodka, or espresso; traditional, up, or dirty.
House Wine by the Glass
Red or white.
Happy Hour Monday–Friday, 5–7 PM, bar & patio only. A 20% gratuity is added to parties of 6+. A 3% service charge is added to all checks for rising costs.
Hungry yet?
Save your seat. The dining room books fast.
Booking for something in particular? See date night downtown or dining near the Convention Center.