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Sal's By Victor

1242 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185-2827
757-220-2641
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Ranked #26 of 253 restaurants in Williamsburg
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza & Pasta
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Description: Sal’s by Victor is a family run restaurant specialized in both southern and northern Italian cuisine. We’ve been serving Williamsburg and the surrounding areas since 1974. The restaurant was originally founded by Salvatore (Sal) who named the restaurant after himself. In 1990 Victor acquired the business from Sal and decided to keep the name, while at the same time giving the “by Victor” touch.Chef Vittorio Minichiello (Victor) was raised on a farm in Mirabella Eclano, in the Avellino region of Italy. He studied food arts at the Culinary Institute of Summonte Italia and has worked in some of the finest eateries in Europe, including La Cheminee in Paris, Giardino da Bruno in Rimini and Partenio in Naples.Today, he is a member of the Italian Chef’s Association and brings his world-class expertise to Williamsburg.Our Most Famous Dish is “Cavatoni alla Capri” together with our famous “New York Style Pizza”. We have been voted as the Virginia Gazette’s “Best in Williamsburg” for Best Italian Restaurant since 1996.After the 2009 fire the restaurant remodeled and enlarged with hand chosen artwork from Italian artists, capturing the beauty of the Italian vistas and creating a small slice of the old country here in Williamsburg.Sal’s by Victor’s mission is to treat all our “customers” as our guests and to make sure they leave the restaurant with a smile on their faces and a full stomach. We take complaints very seriously and always demand that our staff provide the best experience possible for our guests. We firmly believe that there is no better advertisement than a positive experience conveyed via word of mouth.
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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

For local or travelers, this is a fantastic place, food is absolutely great and service is superb!!! Great for family, couples, partys and big groups, their staff is amazing they can handle a full restaurant, without stress.

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Williamsburg, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

This was a truly enjoyable experience. The decor and atmosphere are perfect for colonial Williamsburg and an Italian theme. Our waitress Patrice was very attentive and seem to be just right with everything she did. My wife is a hard cookie to please and she was even telling other people about it.

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Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We were visiting the area and were told we had to stop here. They were correct! I had penne a la vodka which is one of the best dishes I have ever had. The wait staff was great and the prices are even great too! I may even make a trip back to the area just to stop by and... More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I've lived here in the 'burg for over 20 years and Sal's has been a fixture for the entirety of it. Our go-to "spur of the moment" restaurant, they have fantastic pizza, strombolis, calzones, all of the things you expect from a pizza joint. But they also make excellent "real" Italian food, beyond pizza. And if the menu item's labelled... More

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Williamsburg, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

This was a truly enjoyable experience. The decor and atmosphere are perfect for colonial Williamsburg and an Italian theme. Our waitress Patrice was very attentive and seem to be just right with everything she did. My wife is a hard cookie to please and she was even telling other people about it.

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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Felt like fine dining and the toddlers were enthralled with the wait staff. We shared a salad, large pie, and drank water. We LOVED it

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Baltimore, Maryland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Whenever we visit Williamsburg we always eat at least one meal at Sal's by Victor. The food is fantastic and the wait staff is terrific. You will not be disappointed. Everything from the fresh made pizza to the Italian dishes are excellently prepared. Make sure you save room for some dessert especially the sorbets served in lemons, oranges or cocoa... More

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Roanoke, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We trusted in Trip Advisor and went to this great restaurant! We were weekend visitors to Williamsburg and wanted some local fare and many of the reviews are right on about Sal's. We were first a little leery as it is in a strip mall next to a grocery store, but once you enter you quickly realize that this isn't... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 via mobile

We eat at Sals about once a month....our favorite place in Williamsburg. Delicious food, authentic, pure ingredients , great service, warm staff.

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Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Sal's by Victor has the greatest pizza, calzones, and cheesesteak subs in Williamsburg. Their wait staff is extremely attentive. If you haven't given Sal's by Victor a try...you will NOT be disappointed!!!

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