After my friend Connor and I left the movies, having just watched Wonder Woman in all her glory and strength, we proceeded to a pizza place for food and a good time.
Salvatore's Pizza and Pasta - Birmingham, AL
Banner from Salvatore's restaurant website
The restaurant setting was quaint, and a nice smell greeted us at the door. It was not polished in any respect, but it did provide a comfortable seating and atmosphere. I had semi-good expectations after reading reviews of the standard for pizza being that of New York quality, and that the owner himself grew up in New York (his father apparently was from Italy). Recognizing this and the fact that we were though still indeed in Alabama, I kept an open mind. We ordered our food at the counter and made our way to a wide booth, placing our table number at the edge for the waiter to see.
I ordered the garden veggie calzone but received the general veggie calzone instead. Obviously, I was not too disappointed - I got my vegetables in, and I got the cheese and sauciness that I was looking for. Though I was hoping for more of the pesto and tomato flavors that night, it was not worth sending it back. Connor, however, went the pasta route, ordered the fettuccine chicken alfredo, and was not pleased at all. Honestly to me, his dish did not even look appealing so I was not surprised to hear that the taste did not meet his expectations. I did not get too many details, but I am sure it was pretty bland. Unlike what they say, when it comes to food, looks are usually not deceiving.
Obviously, not every food experience is spectacular; that of course is part of the culinary journey. For someone looking for some casual cheesy goodness and thick tasty dough after a movie, this might be the place to visit. Otherwise, I advise steering away from the dishes with an "Italian twist" for it may not end up as flavorful or authentic as one would hope. This is Alabama after all.
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