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!
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
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Nick Freire
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
Menu
$60 Per Person | 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
What 489 people are saying
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
4Value
Noise • Moderate
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A Salute delights diners with "outstanding food" and "wonderful service" in a charming, converted church setting. Patrons rave about the "exquisite flavors" and generous portions. While some experienced slower service, the "friendly and attentive staff" ensure a memorable visit. "Highly recommended" for its vibrant ambiance and exceptional Italian cuisine.
489 Reviews
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Betty VIP
New York City91 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 5
My 2nd time at this place and I brought new people with me that haven't tried it the first time I went. Three people in my party did the Family Meal for $60, and although the waiter said, it's a lot of food, there will be leftovers, they haven't met my friends, who finished every last drop of all dishes and all the dishes according to my friends, was great! I love there little enclosed room for big parties, it makes it easy to chat with everyone and I requested it, and they accommodated - which I really appreciated. I also love the fact that when they saw I was trying to take a photo, the hostess jumped in and assisted without me even asking her. My entire party of 9 enjoyed it and we will be back again.
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Debasis VIP
New York City65 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food. Great service. Nice environment. Moderate price.
A SaluteResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for the review, Debasis! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at A Salute. We strive to provide a pleasant dining environment and excellent value, so your feedback is much appreciated. We're glad you found our place pleasant and our prices reasonable. Looking forward to serving you again soon!
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Jason
New Jersey7 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 5
Awesome little restaurant. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the service slowed down incredibly between our entree and dessert. The service was fast until we waited over 45 minutes for dessert. Our waitress was very nice and very friendly, and the servers were friendly, too. A great menu but we opted for the special...$60 for a family style dinner. It was well worth it! Included LOTS of food, even drinks! The food was delicious! The atmosphere was very unique, built in a very small, old church. I love how they kept the original design, windows, etc. I was there years ago when it was a different restaurant and it was never crowded. I knew it would be good this time since the parking lot was full, as well as the 2 overflow lots (valet parking). I would definitely be back, and bringing friends!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 1
Food 1
Service 5
Ambience 3
Horrible food. Overpriced. Small portions. No need for me to go back
A SaluteResponded 3 days ago
Hi,
We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. We always aim to provide our guests with the best food and service, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take your comments into consideration as we continuously strive to improve. Can you please send us an email, and we would like to resolve this issue immediately.
We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to serve you better.
Best regards,
The Management Team
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Sarah
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Authentic flavors, great ambiance, and excellent service!!! Will be returning soon.
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Patrick
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great Italian cuisine with good flavors and a cozy atmosphere. Service was exceptional, highly recommend.
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Maria
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food and atmosphere are great. Old Church like setting and nice layout and bar. Looking forward to coming in the summer to sit outside.
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Shannon
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Asalute is truly a unique experience. Between the family style dinner and friendly staff. It’s a must try and so worth it. Try the family style.
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Anthony
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Lovely place and atmosphere.frendly staff Recommended.
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Erin
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I usually don’t write reviews but this place I had too. Everything from the food and service were great! Ty for everything!
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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 489 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.