A Salute

4.2

509 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Apr 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Innovative

VOTED #1 FOR BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE EAST COAST BY BAYCITIZEN.ORG!!!

A Salute is an Italian restaurant & full service cocktail bar located in an 1850 Church on Main Street in Matawan, NJ (Three minute walk from train station). The 170 year old building has kept its character and warmth to provide a comfortable setting for families and friends to enjoy a great lunch or dinner. Outdoor dining with a full service bar and oversized patio.

Karaoke every Friday Night!

Lunch Available daily from 11:30-3:30pm. Happy Hour daily from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring 1/2 off drinks and select appetizers. Dinner begins at 4:00pm.

We are now offering a $60 pp Family Style Dinner, 7 Days a week, incl. holidays. Minimum 2 ppl required. Kids 10 and Under Eat Free!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 566-0267
Website
https://www.asalutenj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Nick Freire
Catering
Catering Available All Year, everyday.
Private party facilities
Indoor / Outdoor Parties

Location
74 Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747-2629
Neighborhood
Matawan
Cross street
North st
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
A quick walk from the Aberdeen/Matawan Train Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Please come join us for our weekday Happy Hour from 3pm-7pm! 1/2 PRICE WINE, BEERS AND COCKTAILS. Select appetizers HALF OFF!!! Available at our Bar Area Monday- Friday!
New Lunch Menu!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Come try our new lunch menu, offered Monday-Saturday 11:30 am - 3:30 pm! You won't be disappointed!
$60 Per Person Family Style Dinner
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:30 AM - 7:45 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Offered 7 Days a Week | Tax and Gratuity Not Included | Children 12 and Under Included Includes: Wine, Sangria, & Draft Beer Cold Antipasto Baked Clams Fried Calamari Margherita Detroit Style Pizza Eggplant Parmigiana Penne Vodka or Rigatoni Pomodoro Skirt Steak Chicken Francese Coffee & Dessert

Popular dishes

What 509 people are saying

A Salute reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

A Salute offers a "true authentic Italian cuisine" experience in a unique converted church setting. Guests praise the "amazing food" including standout dishes like Bolognese pasta and pork chops. The family-style dining is a "must try" for its great value. Attentive service and a warm atmosphere complete this memorable dining spot.

509 Reviews

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Joyce
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have to say Andy was absolutely exceptional! He was very attentive and all of food came great and so did the drinks!
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Lisa
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pizza was delicious. We sat at the bar. The bar was very friendly. Everything came out fast. Drinks were awesome
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Todd
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place has awesome martinis. One of the best in NJ and Daniela was such a sweetheart. We stood by the bar and all the food was yummy!!!
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James
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning presence and delightful food. We had a real lovely time and everyone was so friendly.
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Jennifer
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is really cool. Great value for family style dinner. We will be telling our friends to come check it out.
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Robert
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was at a party last year and said I had to come back. We came ate and really enjoyed the food and attention. Will be back soon for certain!!!
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Stephen
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was phenomenal. The food was delicious but i found the portions to be small
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Emilia VIP
New York City17 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We were looking to go to this restaurant for awhile What a disappointing night We had to stay at the bar because they had a big party Appetizers took a awhile to arrive but it’s ok Food never arrived . Spoke with the waiter and she said 5 m . Those 5 m came and gone until we complain again and what looks like an owner or a manager came and went into the kitchen and guarantee food would come on 6 m . It took around 15 more minutes . We got there at 6.30 pm
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Danielle
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside in the outdoor patio enclosed. It was beautiful, cozy, and very comfortable. Service was good and the food was even better.
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Grace
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Bolognese pasta was out of this world. Everything was great. This place is a true authentic Italian cuisine in Matawan.
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FAQs

A Salute does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. A Salute also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 566-0267.

A Salute is rated 4.2 stars by 509 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

74 Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747-2629

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
North st
Neighborhood
Matawan
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
A quick walk from the Aberdeen/Matawan Train Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Nick Freire
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.asalutenj.com/
Phone number
(732) 566-0267
Catering
Catering Available All Year, everyday.
Private party facilities
Indoor / Outdoor Parties

A Salute

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Weekday Happy Hour

New Lunch Menu!

$60 Per Person Family Style Dinner

Popular dishes

Skirt Steak

Pork Chop

White Pizza

Menu

Includes:

Wine, Sangria, & Draft Beer

Cold Antipasto

Baked Clams

Fried Calamari

Margherita Detroit Style Pizza

Eggplant Parmigiana

Penne Vodka or Rigatoni Pomodoro

Skirt Steak

Chicken Francese

Coffee & Dessert

What 509 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does A Salute offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is A Salute restaurant rated?

Is A Salute currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information