Best Italian Restaurants in Salem

Impeccable. The staff anticipates your every need without being intrusive. From menu recommendations, their knowledge and passion for Italian cuisine shine through. It’s clear that hospitality is taken as seriously as the food itself. 10/10 would recommend and return with friends.

Server and food were fantastic. Always a great time and ambiance

Overall wonderful experience for a party of 11. Zarletti had a table set up for us in our own private-ish space in the back of the restaurant. We had our own server who was very good and stayed on top of all of our multiple requests. The food was OUTSTANDING. We ordered appetizers for the table, individual entrees with soup or salad, and desserts to share, plus drinks and wine. As a big group we ordered some of everything and it was all was great. The Ossobuco was to die for, the fish dishes, veal, and chicken were amazing, and the pasta was fresh and sooooo flavorful. Most plates at the table were eaten completely clean. Larger groups are required to sign a contract and spend a minimum amount per person ... and we, even in our total joy of eating, we did not meet the required minimum ... however, we were able to have the amount up to the contracted minimum not spent put on a gift certificate for future use. Don't worry about the contract. One small note, we ordered champagne to have with our appetizers and to make a celebratory toast. The champagne was uncorked and let sit AND the glasses used to serve it were large wine glasses. It had lost most of its bubbles very quickly with the uncorking early and pour into the large glasses ... it was still delicious but just not as festive and fun. Champagne should be served in a way that preserves its bubbles. We will return, in smaller groups.

excellent food and service. The waitress was on alert and was there when we needed her.

Everything we had was seriously so amazing. I had the Cavatelli with Monday Sauce and my husband had the Chicken Parmesan. We also ordered the Margarita pizza and that was also delicious. This is our top date spot as the service is wonderful and the atmosphere is quiet! ✨