This meal was incredible! I could decided between steak or pasta, so I got both! It did not disappoint - both dishes were amazing. The ambience of the restaurant was also great for a date night and a good cocktail!

holy deliciousness. everything was amazing. we did a crab, tomato & balsamic salad, tuna carpaccio, veal and shrimp in a white lemon sauce & beef wrapped in prosucttio with ravioli in red sauce.

Oh yes yes yes. I love you, Saloon. Step back in time and float away into an abyss of Pinot Noir and octopus salad and RHOSP (real housewives of South Philly) serve staff. We were given some expert intel to grab a drink on the first floor and get dinner up on the second floor, which is the plan we followed. There are bars on both floors where you can grab a drink or food or both, and both had seats for walk-ins throughout the duration of my visit. The main part of the experience is really the ambiance and vibes. Look at every nook and cranny of the restaurant and take it all in. So much history and the staff here really adds to the old school Italian charm. Our server was an iconic queen and everyone from the bartenders to the host staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcomed and like family. All of the food was great, though maybe not my first choice for Italian in town. The truffle steak was tasty and the Chicken Melanzana I found to be good but skippable. Gnocchi with vodka sauce is excellent and, as stated above, I'd come back again and again for that octopus salad. We closed things out apple crumble and ice cream. The bill was high but alas I was not paying and also who cares when the vibes are this good. Go to Saloon! With your ex! BE MESSY! Make out with your ex on the street after and get heckled by a group of middle aged men making fun of you! Have your ex shout "you know how it is at Saloon" to the middle aged men as you all laugh hysterically! This is an integral part of the experience! Overshare about it on the internet after! God bless Saloon may you never change.

Came to Saloon for my birthday weekend (thanks to Philaqueens for the recommendation!) and it was everything I dreamt of and more! We arrived a bit before they started seating but they were kind enough to let us sit at the bar to evade the heat. Our server, Taylor, was an absolute gem - she (along with the rest of the FOH staff) were incredibly friendly and helpful- some of the best service I've had in the city. The espresso martini was amazing and had the perfect espresso to vodka ratio. The truffle filet (a special) was delicious- it had a beautiful crust that I can't stop thinking about. I cannot leave this review without mentioning the pesto that came with the bread - it was probably the best pesto I've ever had. Saloon is a south philly gem!!

Had an amazing dinner at Saloon last night with the girls. This is definitely my newest haunt. The vibes are immaculate - upscale, eclectic, old world Italian. We were sat in Joe's section and he is my new favorite server! He made some amazing recommendations and was upbeat and fun. We loved the Caesar salad with whole anchovies, the osso bucco, the rigatoni alla vodka, and, my personal fav, the clams casino. I'd go back just for the clams and dessert.

Saloon in South Philly is by far one of my favorite restaurants and is definitely my favorite old school Italian restaurant in the city! This restaurant has an upscale ambiance about it, offers terrific service, amazing seafood, homemade pasta offerings as well as your classic old school Italian meals that taste just like your Nonna makes! Some of my all time favorites here are the clams casino, shrimp cocktail, angel hair & crab meat and the lobster francaise. It is a nicer date night out so be sure to dress the part! Can't wait to go back to Saloon for a double or triple date night! Appetizers: - Clams Casino - Burrata Tomato Stak Entrees: - Angel Hair & Crab Meat - Veal Parm with a side of spaghetti

I've long heard about Saloon, a Philadelphia institution. At last we went, and it did not disappoint. First things first, the ambience. It's got the nice high end Italian vibes. You meet the hostess at the front door and she takes you and your guests to the table. Then comes the server that asks for your drink order, while rattling off the notable menu items and specials. It feels nice, perfect for a date. The drinks were great, as was the service. The veal chop and angel hair pasta were awesome, definitely reccomend those. And we topped it off with some excellent tiramisu. Overall a very good experience that I will probably be back for. True south Philly italian experience. Do attend.

This was my first time at Saloon even though my fiancé's family have been multiple times before. I've heard great things from them and was excited to try it after wedding venue tours in Philly earlier in the day. Anyone who knows me understands how much I hate driving in and parking in Philadelphia. A huge plus about Saloon is that they have a complementary parking lot for paying guests a block or so from the restaurant. An attendant parks your car for you and works for tips. This is so refreshing not having to stress about parking and walking blocks to a restaurant. We walked in without reservations around 5:30 on a Wednesday and they had zero issue seating us even though it was packed by the time we ate and left. There is a bar downstairs right as you walk in the door and another bar upstairs with lots of seating on both levels. The building looks and feels old in a good way. You can tell it has so much history and character. We started off with a round of drinks, each of us got a manhattan made with Woodford and boy did they hit the spot. The martini glasses were big and fit nicely in your hand. We also ordered clams casino to split. The clams tasted great and had a beautiful crust on top. The three of us who got manhattans also all ordered braciole. My fiancé's family LOVES braciole and as soon as they saw it on the menu they made their mind up. This was my first time having braciole. I loved the pancetta and spinach, and the steak very tender. Everyone loved it. It was also served with 2 ravioli which were delicious themselves. Our server was sweet and professional, and the busboys were efficient. Props to our server for memorizing the lengthy entire specials list. For my first time here at the saloon and my first time having braciole I'd say everything was what I'd hope it'd be and more

10/10 this place exceeded my expectations! If I could, I'd dine here every single week. Old school Italian restaurant situated in a neighborhood. Nice bar with plenty of seating upstairs and downstairs. Old antiques and upscale attire. Came here to celebrate my birthday and I would come back for any special occasion. Our waitress was so knowledgeable, attentive, friendly and amazing at her job. All of her recommendations were on point. For drinks, we ordered the manhattan and dirty martini (stuffed and non stuffed olives). Made to perfection! The pesto that came with our basket of bread was out of this world. It was so good, they packed extra pesto for us to take home. It was seriously good with just about anything. Secret is pistachio rather than pine nuts! For food, we ordered the calamari and peas, filet truffle (special), veal Parmesan (special) and the carrot cake. The only thing we would not order again would be the calamari and peas. Wasn't terrible but it was drenched in marinara, which made me want fried calamari. If I'm eating sautéed calamari, I'd prefer more of a lighter sauce. Personal preference. Our entrees were both out of this world. Highly recommend!!