Welcome to Salvatore Vitale's Ristorante and Piazza Bella Banquet Facility.

Salvatore Vitale's "trattoria" has been a staple in the downtown Muscatine area since 1983, when the Vitale family moved here from Palermo, Sicily, the original home of pizza and pasta.  In Italy, the word "trattoria" means a small, informal restaurant, often off the beaten path on a small block or street.  Here at Salvatore's, we try to capture the mood, flavor and taste of the famous Italian trattorias.  Come into our locally owned and operated restaurant tonight for a slice of real Italian flavor right here in Iowa.

Vitale's has always been a family tradition, with brothers Claudio and Salvatore managing the day to day operations.  You will meet many of the other Vitale family members inside the trattoria as well, helping with your service or lending a hand in the kitchen..  Our homemade food comes from recipes that have been passed down from our Sicilian grandmothers.  The pizza dough is made fresh daily in our kitchen, alongside bubbling pots of homemade sauces that are created according to our own recipes, not from a can.  Francesca and Domenica Vitale create mouth-watering desserts like tiramisu from scratch.  From the recipes passed down over the generations to the unique new dishes we’ve developed to satisfy customers like you, everything's made fresh, right here.

As you enter Salvatore's, you will see and feel the ambiance of true Italy with some modern day twists.  Knotty wood décor surrounds the room, running from the rafters to the plants, grapes and old wine bottles hanging throughout the space.  When you sit next to our fireplace on a wintery Iowa evening, the cozy atmosphere surrounds you from all directions.  From the smell of pizza baking to the warm, friendly atmosphere, everyone feels right at home at Salvatore’s.

Salvatore's also features a new beer and fine wine bar, featuring one of the most extensive Italian wine lists in the area..  Each wine has been carefully selected by Claudio Vitale, who travels to Italy to visit the wineries where each bottle is created.  Our wine bar is the perfect spot for quiet conversation, a drink before dinner or a quick listen to the Italian chatter coming from the owners and family.

So when you are looking for a very short Italian vacation in the Midwest that includes homemade pizza, pasta, desserts and Italian wines, the choice is clear—"Salvatore Vitale's" is the place to be.

Also check out the newest dining tradition in the Vitale family, Piazza Bella @ 3901 Highway 38 N. in Muscatine. Piazza Bella is a beautiful place to enjoy rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and weddings. With seating for 110 people, this is the perfect place to have a special event, "The Italian Way." For more information or planning your next get together at Piazza Bella, please call 563-263-9399.

 To order pizza or other items for "Take Out or Delivery" please call 563-263-9396