Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria

This was my first time ever at a Salvatore's. The staff was cordial and my order was ready upon pick up, they were prompt upon my entrance into the restaurant as far as acknowledging I was there. The sub I ordered was delicious and the boneless wings were crispy just the way I like them. It was lunch hour in a busy part of town so service was excellent based on that. Definitely love the eclectic menu and appearance of this location. Too bad google maps put it on the wrong side of the road. Only thing I didn't get was blue cheese with my wings but no big deal.

I'm relatively new to the gluten-free scene, and I know that there are some things that just don't translate well into gluten-free recipes.  However, having recently been to another pizza place, I know that gluten-free pizza can be done VERY well.  Interestingly enough, it wasn't even the gluten-free crust that was terrible, don't get me wrong, it wasn't great but it was edible.  Had the rest of the pizza not been of such poor quality, then you wouldn't be getting this review today.  

So, the gluten-free crust is very thin, and was unevenly cooked.  I can overlook that.  They don't specialize in gluten-free, it's just an option that they offer to make us dietary challenged people feel included.  What I can't overlook is the burnt pizza sauce which was slathered in a layer thicker than the pizza crust, weighing down the dough and making it impossible to eat as a slice of pizza.  Yes, I said burnt sauce.  Like they left it on the stove for about 3 hours too long, and over-reduced it.  

Behind the counter wasn't the usual guys we see if we go in at night.  It was a couple of replacement girls, who started out the conversation with "we are closed" at 8 pm.  I don't think they were thrilled to have to make a specialty pizza.  

My dining companion, also known as my work partner, wouldn't even eat the gluten-free pizza.  So, he went back inside and got a couple of slices.  They were the nastiest, dried out slices I have seen in awhile.  

I've never had a bad experience here before.  Hoping this is an isolated event.

Jay has hit a home run here! I think I visited this location every day that I was home in November 2012. The food is very good and the place looks amazing!!! Jay was very selective in hiring his staff...they are very friendly and helpful! Can't wait to get back there again!!!