Homestyle Cooking from Sicily

Served Right in Southie

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Forty years of Southie history meets real-deal Sicilian HomeStyle cooking

Located in the heart of Boston, we bring three generations of authentic family recipes to a warm, welcoming neighborhood table.

Settle in for a traditional Sunday-style dinner with the kids, grab an authentic Italian gelato at the counter, or bring the comfort home with our quick family takeout. The best recipes from Sicily are right down the street.

Phone

(617) 268-5800

Location

205 L St.
Boston, MA 02127

Hours

Mon – Wed: 10 AM – 8 PM
Thursday: 10 AM– 12 AM
Friday: 10 AM– 2 AM
Sat & Sun: 10 AM – 8 PM

Halved sandwich filled with bacon, grilled chicken, cheese, lettuce, and sauce on a black plate.
A scoop of cookies and cream ice cream in a green paper cup, topped with a waffle cookie, with a blurred neon yellow and red "Gelato" sign in the background.
Slice of pepperoni pizza on a metal tray with a pizza shop menu underneath.
Two meatballs with marinara sauce on a plate, one cut in half showing cheese, meat, and herbs inside, sprinkled with grated cheese.
Two cups of gelato on a display case with a neon sign reading 'Gelato' in the background.
A person holding a pizza topped with cheese and chicken, drizzled with some sauce, in a restaurant setting.
Plate of penne pasta with meat sauce and a dinner roll on a black table.
A line of people serving food at a buffet table filled with trays of pasta and Italian dishes, including penne pasta with marinara sauce, chicken and vegetable pasta, and other cooked dishes.
Plate of shrimp and chicken fajitas with lettuce, green peppers, and a side of tomato-based dipping sauce, served with a piece of flatbread.
Image of two plates of pasta, one with a creamy broccoli and meat sauce, and the other with a tomato-based sauce with penne pasta and vegetables.
A platter of assorted sliced meats, spinach-stuffed bread rolls, chopped tomatoes, and cheese cubes, set on a black countertop with a commercial kitchen background.
Grilled chicken breast served on pasta with spinach on a white plate.
A person wearing black gloves holding two plates each with a large Italian sub sandwich, one with pepperoni and tomato sauce, the other with cheese and melted toppings.
Buffet table with cheese pizza, fried chicken wings, and assorted mini sandwiches, decorated with American flag-themed tablecloth, at casual gathering.
Plate with fried fish, yellow rice, and a green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers.
Two Italian meatballs in marinara sauce on a white plate with a piece of garlic bread in the background.
Corner of a small Italian restaurant with a black awning that reads "Sal's Ristorante & Pizzeria, Home Style Italian Food 1986". The building has wooden paneling, a brick foundation, and an open door. Outdoor seating with tables and chairs is visible on the sidewalk.
Three men standing inside a restaurant, smiling at the camera, wearing casual jackets and an apron. The background features a neon sign that reads 'Sal's of Southie', a shamrock decoration with a sign saying 'Happy St. Patrick's Day!', and shelves with papers and packages.

Traditional Cooking, Family Focused

For our family, the kitchen has always been the center of life, and we bring that same warmth to South Boston. We rely on time-tested techniques passed down through three generations to bring you authentic Italian cuisine that satisfies both the appetite and the soul.

As a cherished local Italian restaurant, we keep our pricing fair, our ingredients locally sourced and high-quality, and our atmosphere completely relaxed so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying a beautiful, homemade Italian meal surrounded by family and friends.

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