Saluggi's East: Authentic Italian Comfort Food on the Lower East Side

Saluggi's East Introduce

Welcome to Saluggi's East, a quintessential New York City Italian-American restaurant that feels like a comfortable local spot from the moment you step inside. Located on the bustling Grand Street, we pride ourselves on serving up classic comfort food with a genuine sense of warmth and hospitality. Our menu is a celebration of all things delicious and satisfying, from our signature brick-oven pizzas to our hearty pasta dishes and classic heroes. We are a place where friends can gather, families can enjoy a meal together, and solo diners can feel right at home. The atmosphere is a perfect blend of casual and trendy, with a cozy vibe that makes you want to stay for a while. We're a great spot to catch a game, with a lively sports atmosphere that appeals to local fans. Our commitment to serving high-quality food, a great beer and cocktail selection, and providing fast and friendly service is what truly sets us apart. We believe in creating an experience that is both delicious and memorable, whether you're here for a quick bite or a long, leisurely dinner. Saluggi's East is more than just a restaurant; it’s a community hub where great food and great company come together.

Saluggi's East is conveniently located at 399 Grand St, New York, NY 10002. Our prime location on the Lower East Side makes us a central and easily accessible destination. Grand Street is a vibrant part of the neighborhood, and our presence adds to its lively energy. The restaurant is easily reachable via New York City's extensive public transportation system, with several subway stations within a comfortable walking distance. This makes visiting us a breeze from various parts of Manhattan and beyond. For those with mobility needs, we are committed to providing an inclusive experience. Our facilities include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating. While paid street parking is available, the ease of public transit makes it a great alternative. We also have outdoor seating, perfect for people-watching on a beautiful day, and we are pet-friendly, with dogs allowed inside and out. This makes us a versatile and welcoming spot for all. The neighborhood is full of life, and our spot provides a fantastic place to start or end your Lower East Side adventure.

Saluggi's East offers a comprehensive range of services to cater to every need and occasion.

Dine-in: Enjoy our inviting and comfortable dining room, perfect for a meal with friends, family, or on your own. We offer both table service and counter service for your convenience.
Outdoor Seating: Our outdoor seating is a great option for enjoying a meal in the fresh air and soaking in the lively street atmosphere.
Takeout: All of our menu items are available for takeout. Call ahead or stop by and we'll have your food packed and ready for you to enjoy at home.
Delivery: We offer convenient delivery services, bringing our delicious Italian comfort food right to your doorstep. It's a great option for a cozy night in.
Catering: Planning an event? Saluggi's East offers catering services, providing a delicious and crowd-pleasing menu of pizzas, pastas, and more for your next gathering.
Curbside Pickup: For a quick and easy experience, we offer curbside pickup, allowing you to get your order without having to leave your car.

Saluggi's East is full of features that make us a standout destination on the Lower East Side.

Great Pizza and Pasta: Our brick-oven pizzas are a highlight, known for their great quality and taste. Our pasta dishes, like the Baked Ziti and Linguini & Meatballs, are also fan favorites, providing classic Italian comfort.
Fantastic Bar: We have a bar onsite with a great beer selection, a wide variety of cocktails, and hard liquor. This makes us a popular spot for happy hour drinks and late-night food.
Sports-Friendly: With a sports atmosphere and TVs, we are a great place for fans to gather and watch a game while enjoying delicious food and drinks.
Inclusive and Welcoming: We are proud to be an LGBTQ+ friendly establishment that welcomes groups and families. Our casual, cozy atmosphere and high chairs make us a perfect choice for those with kids.
Late-Night Food: We serve late-night food, making us a perfect spot for a post-show or post-game meal when other places might be closed.

For all inquiries, reservations, or to place an order, you can reach us at the following contact points:

Address: 399 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Phone: (646) 896-1163

Choosing Saluggi's East means choosing a place with an authentic New York City vibe and a commitment to delicious food and genuine hospitality. What truly makes us worth choosing is the combination of our high-quality food, fantastic atmosphere, and welcoming staff. Our brick-oven pizzas are a major draw, praised by customers for their quality and taste. Similarly, our pasta dishes, like the lasagna, are usually "great" and "overflowing with cheese," as one reviewer noted. While occasional inconsistencies can happen, our loyal customers are quick to forgive, as they know the quality is generally excellent and the staff is always "friendly and nice."

The atmosphere at Saluggi's East is another key reason for our popularity. It feels like a truly "comfortable local spot," where you can sit outside and people-watch or be a part of the lively crowd inside, especially during a sports game. The staff plays a huge role in creating this welcoming environment. A customer review highlighted the fantastic experience they had with a bartender named Carlos, who went out of his way to introduce himself and shake their hand, a "nice touch" that made them want to return. This level of personal, friendly service is what turns first-time visitors into regulars. We offer something for everyone, whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a full meal, and our wide range of offerings from comfort food to healthy options and vegetarian dishes ensures that every member of your party will find something they love. For a place that combines great food, a lively and comfortable atmosphere, and truly exceptional service, Saluggi's East is a must-visit destination on the Lower East Side.

Saluggi's East Menu

Starters
Mini-Meatballs $10.00
Homemade mini-meatballs served in marinara topped with Parmesan
Sausage & Peppers $9.00
Italian sausage & peppers served in marinara topped with parmesan (Rd fresh Mozzarella +2)
Bruschetta $10.00
Cherry tomatoes, fresh garlic, chickpeas, basil, olive oil, served on toast topped with feta cheese
Fried Calamari $13.00
Served with marinara & lemon wedges
Buffalo Calamari $14.00
Served with a side of spicy buffalo blue cheese sauce with a side of blue cheese dressing

Wings
Buffalo Chicken Wings $9.00
Served with carrots celery and a choice of Homemade ranch or blue cheese dressing
Garlic Parmesan Honey Chicken Wings $11.00
Served with carrots celery and a choice of Homemade ranch or blue cheese dressing
BBQ Pineapple Wings $11.00
Served with cilantro, jalapenos & lime wedges, Homemade ranch or blue cheese dressing

Salads
Salad Add-ons: Salami, Pepperoni & Capicola +$4, Chicken +$4, Shrimp +$6
House Salad $8.00
Mixed greens, red onion, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, topped with Parmesan
Classic Caesar Salad $8.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons, Parmesan, topped with anchovies
Antipasto $12.00
Salami, pepperoni, capicola, banana peppers, kalamata olives, provolone, fresh mozzarella
Crispy Calamari Salad $13.00
Romaine, crispy calamari, red onion, banana peppers, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette
Traditional Salad of Capri $10.00
Homemade fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, with a side of balsamic vinaigrette
Bacon Blue Cheese Spinach Salad $10.00
Fresh spinach topped with blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, warm bacon, tomato, red onion, croutons
Italian Chickpea Salad $10.00
Romaine, chickpeas, kalamata olives, tomatoes, banana peppers, red onions tossed with Italian dressing topped with feta
Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad $10.00
Arugula, tossed with lemon vinaigrette topped with roasted beets, feta, red onion

Saluggi's Specialty Brick-Oven Pizzas
Red $15.00
Fresh mozzarella, red sauce, fresh basil, Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil
White $16.00
Ricotta, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan
Blue $23.00
Blue cheese, fresh mozzarella, caramelized onions, toasted walnuts
Pink $16.00
Fresh mozzarella, vodka sauce, roasted garlic, Parmesan, fresh basil
The Zesty Hawaiian $19.00
Bacon, pineapple, banana peppers, red sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan
The Italian Deli $19.00
Salami, Capicola, caramelized onions, red sauce, provolone, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan
The Little Italy $19.00
Italian sausage, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, red sauce, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan
The Bacon Cheeseburger Pie $20.00
Mini-meatballs, bacon, sharp cheddar, fresh mozzarella, red onion, red sauce, fresh mozzarella, pickle, Parmesan
The Vegan Cheese $17.00
Violife vegan mozzarella cheese, red sauce, basil
The Vegetarian $20.00
Mixed mushrooms, roasted peppers kalamata olives, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, red sauce, fresh mozzarella
The Spinach $19.00
Fresh Mozzarella, ricotta, fresh spinach, toasted almonds, Parmesan
The Original Brussel Sprout $19.00
Roasted brussel sprouts, crispy bacon, caramelized onions, homemade fresh mozzarella, Parmesan
The Arugula $19.00
Fresh Mozzarella, fresh arugula, capicola, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil
Grandma Saluggi's Pizza Pie $24.00
Square thin crust with herbs crushed tomatoes sauce, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan

Create Your Own Brick-Oven Pizza
Create Your Own Brick-Oven Pizza $15.00
Toppings: Anchovies, Breaded Chicken (SM $4, LG $6), Bacon, Capicola, Grilled Chicken (SM $4, LG $6), Mini-Meatballs, Pepperoni, Salami, Sausage, Shrimp (SM $6, LG $10), Banana Peppers, Blue Cheese, Breaded Eggplant, Broccoli, Broccoli Rabe, Brussel Sprouts, Capers, Caramelized Onions, Feta Cheese, Fresh Arugula, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Mushrooms, Fresh Spinach, Fresh Tomato, kalamata olives, Pineapple, Pickles, Fresh Jalapenos, Provolone, Red Onions, Roasted Garlic, Roasted Pepper, Sauteed Mushrooms, Sauteed Spinach, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sun-Dried

Saluggi's Specialty Rolls
Calzone $12.00
Ricotta, fresh mozzarella & parmesan with a side of marinara
Sausage Roll $13.00
Hot & sweet Italian sausage, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella with a side of marinara
Grandma's Chicken Roll $14.00
Breaded chicken, shredded mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, crushed tomato sauce, herbs
Over-Stuffed Stromboli $15.00
Pepperoni, Salami, Capicola, fresh mozzarella, provolone, roasted peppers, caramelized onions with a side of marinara

Pasta
All Pastas Served with a garlic knot. Pasta add-ons: Broccoli +$2, Grilled Chicken +$4, Mini-Meatballs +$5, Shrimp +$6, Sub Brown Rice Penne +$3
Penne alla Vodka $14.00
Homemade creamy tomato vodka sauce
Linguini & Meatballs $17.00
with jumbo meatballs, marinara, parmesan
Linguini & Clams $18.00
whole clams over linguini with chopped clams (red pomodoro sauce or white wine sauce)
Saluggi's Baked Ziti $16.00
Tomato sauce with ricotta, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, parmesan
Linguini Shrimp Fra Diavolo $18.00
Linguini and shrimp in spicy marinara
Saluggi's Parmesan Dinners $16.00
Marinara, fresh mozzarella, served over penne or linguini
Gluten-Free Pasta Primavera $17.00
Brown rice penne with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, in a white wine sauce

Saluggi's Heroes
All Sandwiches are served on a 12-inch hero served with French Fries or Salad
The Sausage & Peppers $12.00
Italian sausage, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, marinara, parmesan
The Chicken & Garlic $12.00
Breaded chicken cutlet, fresh mozzarella, tomato, fresh basil served on garlic bread
The Meatball $12.00
Jumbo meatballs, fresh mozzarella, marinara, parmesan
The Sausage & Broccoli Rabe $12.00
Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, parmesan
The Veggie Capri $12.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, kalamata olives, roasted peppers, sundried-tomatoes, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette on a toasted hero
The Over-stuffed Italian Deli $13.00
Pepperoni, salami, capicola, fresh mozzarella, provolone, banana peppers, lettuce, tomato, Italian dressing (Served Hot or Cold)
Saluggi's Parmesan Heroes $11.00
Marinara, fresh mozzarella, parmesan

Bar Snacks
Garlic Knot Parmesan Sliders $12.00
Eggplant, Chicken, Meatball
Garlic Knot Burger Sliders $12.00
Mini-beef burger, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, marinara, oregano
Mini Sausage Bites $10.00
Made with mushrooms & fennel seeds served with homemade marinara
Baked Clams $12.00
Clams on a half shell with garlic, herbs, and breadcrumbs
Poutine $10.00
French fries & mozzarella curd topped with brown gravy

Burgers
The Grand Pub Cheeseburger $13.00
1/2 pound grass fed beef burger, cheddar, bacon, tomato, onion, lettuce (served with a choice of french fries, garlic french fries, or salad)
The Classic BBQ Cheeseburger $16.00
1/2 pound grass fed beef burger, topped with caramelized onions tossed in BBQ sauce, cheddar, bacon, tomato, lettuce (served with a choice of french fries, garlic french fries, or salad)
The Pick Bacon Cheeseburger $16.00
1/2 pound grass fed beef burger, vodka sauce, roasted garlic, bacon, provolone, basil (served with a choice of french fries, garlic french fries, or salad)
The Grilled Pineapple Cheeseburger $16.00
1/2 pound grass fed beef burger, topped with grilled pineapple, bacon, cheddar, tomato, lettuce (served with a choice of french fries, garlic french fries, or salad)

Sides
French Fries $5.00
Garlic Parmesan French Fries $7.00
Crispy, Fried Brussels Sprouts $6.00
Parmesan Grilled Asparagus $7.00
Sauteed Broccoli $6.00
Roasted Beets $6.00
Garlic Knots (5) $6.00
Garlic Bread $6.00
Side of Dressing (2 oz) $1.00
balsamic vinaigrette, lemon vinaigrette, italian, caesar, ranch, blue cheese
Side of Marinara (4 oz) $1.25

Dessert
Ask about our Seasonal Desserts
Tiramisu $6.00
Alternating layers of coffee liquor soaked sponge cake & mascarpone cheese sprinkled with cocoa powder served with whipped cream
Mississippi Mud Cake $6.00
Chocolate mousse layered above a rich fudge brownie & topped with a layer of fudge brownie crumbs and finished with a drizzle of chocolate ganache
Tarlufo Sundae $7.00
Chocolate & vanilla ice cream with a cherry & almond center covered in a chocolate shell Served with whipped cream & sprinkles

Drinks
Can $2
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Schweppes Ginger Ale
Mug Root beer
Schweppes Seltzer

Saluggi's East Details

Service options
Outdoor seating
Curbside pickup
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Sports

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy hour drinks
Happy hour food
Hard liquor
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Locals

Planning
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs

Parking
Paid street parking
Parking

Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside

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Saluggi's East Location

Saluggi's East

New York New York County New York Grand Street

399 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Saluggi's East Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 1046 user reviews.

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Didn't get anything to eat during this first visit to this place. I did have a great experience and enjoyed visiting with Carlos the bartender on duty. Real good guy! When I return to NYC I will be sure to stop by again and will plan on eating next time. Feels like a really comfortable local spot and there were plenty of baseball fans yelling at the TV. I sat outside and just did some people watching. Once again, Carlos was fantastic and went out his way to introduce himself and share a handshake. Nice touch!
April 24 · Scott Harm
I really like Saluggi's. The pizza is good quality and the pasta is also usually great. Yesterday I got the lasagna and there was almost no filling in it though... Previous times it was great, overflowing with cheese.Anyway I'll still give it a 4.5 and I hope it was just a one off or bad luck on the specific piece. I'll update the review if it becomes a regular issue lol.The staff has always been friendly and nice, and again the pizza is great. I would still encourage people to visit.
May 21 · Joe N
Great pub, so great. The food is excellent, the beer is on point and the bartenders are attentive and friendly. Anton is awesome and will treat you right. Gotta try the wings. It’s a nice neighborhood vibe in the LES.
May 12 · Joshua Thies (Josh)
First bar we visited in our NY trip. Pizza was great. These were the biggest chicken wings I’ve ever seen. Just nuts. Couldn’t even finish it! lol.
February 19 · Daniel Ross
LOVE THIS PLACE! Been coming here for many years. I'm glad the guys took it over, and it's a great local place. The food is awesome - wings, burgers, pizza... everything is good. Decent beer specials for happy hour, and the cocktails aren't "cheap," but the food is reasonable and actually hits the spot. Seriously, clocked many hours at Saluggis. Love this place.
July 06 · Mike Jarmuz