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- KKristineUtah •19 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoBetter than I remembered. Had gnocchi with spicy sausage. Appetizer was small scallops with a kind of lemoncello sauce. Service was good and friendly. All in a cool building.More infoCaffe MolisePrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.7
- RRachelVIPUtah •8 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOur server was beyond amazing. She was cheerful, informative, professional, and took initiative to make sure our order arrived with enough time to leave for our show following dinner. Additionally, all of the dishes (and beverages) we ordered were absolutely fantastic. It’s clear this restaurant knows what it’s doing, has good leadership, and the staff is happy. We’ll done, guys 👏More infoBambaraPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Downtown•4.3
- JjennyVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe love coming to Matteo’s. We were finally able to visit their new location in downtown Salt Lake City and it is beautiful. It’s bigger than their first location but still has all the charm and familiarity. I am really touched by their ability to make you feel like a special guest. I love seeing familiar faces and the fact that they remember you is really heart warming and something a lot of restaurants don’t prioritize as part of the dining experience. The food was outstanding, as usual. We love getting the steak special whenever it is available. It really is one of the best steaks in Utah (and I’ve been to just about every steakhouse here). Of course though, the pasta is always delicious and their desserts are usually something I never pass on.More infoMatteo Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Salt Lake City•4.7
- KKristinVIPUtah •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe love Ruth Chris. It has become our birthday celebration restaurant. We were celebrating my husband's birthday last night. They always comp a birthday dessert, and the banana cream pie is Amazing, but all the food is Amazing. The tuna appetizer is our favorite. Filet is always cooked perfectly and do not forget the cremini mushrooms....sooo good. Our daughter loves the mashed potatoes and my husband loves the lobster bisque. It is ALL delicious. And we LOVE Fraser. He is the best server. We ask to sit in his section every time we go there. So friendly, great recommendations, and always takes care of us...attentive to anything we might need. He makes the dining experience outstanding.More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - Salt Lake CityPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Salt Lake City•4.9
- CCarolineSeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoGreat spot with great shared bites! Went with friends and shared fries, bread, gnocchi, Mac & cheese, and the sausage pizza and couldn’t be more happy with how delicious everything was! Definitely will be back!More infoEvaPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Salt Lake City•4.8
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Cradled by the Wasatch Mountains to the east and north, Salt Lake City offers a vibrant nightlife and ample opportunities to ski, hike, bike, explore canyons and enjoy annual festivals. Eat heartily to keep up your energy for all these activities by making your way downtown to sample American classics, bar-and-grill favorites, vegetarian dishes and culinary offerings from all corners of the globe. Treat yourself to high-end Japanese or Mexican cuisine or grab a few scoops of Aggie blue mint ice cream after seeing a show. Misconceptions abound about Utah's liquor laws; in reality, it's easy to enjoy a drink in Salt Lake City as more microbreweries and independent bars are opening all the time. Public transportation is available downtown if you don't want to deal with parking.
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As of Feb 17, 2025 there are 31 restaurants in Downtown. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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