Sal’s Pizza

Had the calzone for the first time at Sal’s. The small calzone was huge! And it was great!
Sal’s is our go-​to for local pizza and now calzones.

Awesome food and more family friendly than other the other pizza joint in Crozet. Lots more variety too.

Apple picking Road trip to charlottesville with family led me to Sals. After a couple hours picking apples, and eating country style donuts … we were recommended to Sals for pizza. We were looking for authentic NY style. We got something close. but NY style is very hard to duplicate.
Our group was 5 adults and 6 kids. We seated ourselves, the place was small and almost full but we got there just in time to grab 2 tables.
Our server was okay. she was nice, but didnt clear away plates or refill glasses like she should have and she never came to ask how everything was. Dissapointing.
The food: it was pretty good, we ordered 2 large cheeze pies, and 1 meat lover type, pasta and some pitchers of soda. The pizza was piping hot. as in burn-​the-​skin-​on-​the-​roof-​of-​my-​mouth-​hot. Crust was okay, I liked my pizza but just wasnt wowed by it. Im a serious pizza critic, always in search of a good pizza pie in VA.
The one thing that was so odd was the number of women behind the counter. Im not sure if the entire staff is female but there were a good 4 – 5 ladies behind the counter and a couple more serving. Odd for a pizzeria, Im used to seeing guys back there.
My one true complaint was the bathroom… its in the back in a creepy dark hallway next to the kitchen. There was pee all around the base of the toilet. nearly impossible to avoid stepping in. Paper towels were sloppy and it just didnt look like anyone paid any attention to cleanliness in the restroom. Hopefully this was just a busy night. They really need to make the hallway better lit. the lighting is way too dark. My 9 year old was scared to walk through there.
Would I go back? If in croziet again, sure I would try the pizza again.

Been going here since I was a child. Always amazing service! :) my boyfriend and I recently went again and the pizza was as good as always :) I love this restaurant, it might be a little small but the service is worth the wait. :)

Visiting last month from Honolulu,
Stayed at friends farm house in afton,
Got to sample a lot of good food,
Sals pizza was one of the best,
This little town close to u a has so much good food,
We got few pizza’s after leaving starhill brewery
Wow!
Don’t think it was just the beer, this was amazing,
Fresh made with love!!!
Mom and pops places are the best,
If your in Crozet, or Charlottesville go to sal’s,
Gateway market for BBQ,
And starHill for beer!

I have been to Sal’s a lot over the last 8 years since I moved to Crozet and its been a great place to eat. I came in last week on a Tuesday around 11:30 am and sat down and put in our order for a pizza. When it came it the pizza crust wasn’t done all the way and it was if the toppings were added after the pizza was out the oven. I don’t know what happened but someone dropped the ball. I hope this was a one time thing because I really like Sal’s.

Love Italian food. But this family-​run restaurant is so cozy and the food is top notch. It’s even celiac-​friendly! Almost everything on the menu can be gluten-​free, just make sure you check with the waitress first.

What I like about this place is the fact they have a Gluten free menu which is great because my granddaughter visits and that is a place we can go. The food is just okay and though people rave about the pizza, I find it average but I have high standards for pizza. They make their own pizza dough and bread. I ordered Chicken Marsala once and another similar type chicken dish another time and both times had to pour the fat off before eating it.
This place needs a good cleaning and wipe down. What you find as condiments on the table is sticky and dirty. It’s not enough to wipe the tables after people leave but everything else on the table too and with clean wash cloths. I don’t want to touch anything there. The whole place could do with some sprucing up.

Sals is a great local pizza place. It’s family owned and operated. The owner, Jerry, is on site every night but Sunday. The food is consistent and well prepared. The prices are fair and portions are generous.
The pizza is a typical thin crust with a mild marinara and plenty of cheese. They carry all the typical toppings and is a favorite for my kids.
They also have plenty of pasta offerings including chicken Parmesan eggplant Parmesan baked ziti, hot subs, etc.
My only reservation is they do not take AMEX, my card of choice.

Superb food with a warm traditional family atmosphere. Generous portions at a reasonable price. Best of all is the attention of the staff, most of whom are family. A absolute must for casual atmosphere and a palate that can appreciate family Italian cooking.
Way to go Sal!

Awesome pizza served by a great waitstaff! Found this place by mistake and now get it almost once a week! Caesar salad is to die for as is their pizza!

Very sad day for me I just had the worst chicken Cesar ever the only reason I gave them three stars is because of the fried shrooms.

The tourists come to the famous Crozet Pizza. The locals eat at Sal’s.
Afetr years of being the same… recently Crozet Pizza opened in CVille by UVA and expanded in Crozet to a bar scene.
Also, they are taking credit cards.

The way I see it is, if you are a Crozetian, you either like Crozet Pizza or Sal’s. There is no exchanging one for the other.
I am a Sal’s gal through and through, although I must divulge that I have never ever dined in nor have I ever had more than two types of their pizza.
We always get a large white pizza with feta and artichokes. It is always amazing — the crust is super delicate and delicious.
Yes, the sticker shock can be a bit much at first, but when you open the box and see that you have four meals worth of pizza, the price is really quite reasonable.

Tried it again with my family and it was slightly better, but the quality of the food was just off. Would have had better food if I went to the frozen isle of Harris Teeter. They have the basis of being a better place if they could improve the quality of the reciies.

Wonderful family run pizza shop. Sal, his family and the rest of the staff treat you like one of their own.
The pizzas are great and toppings are generous. A shining example of what America is all about that we need to preserve and treasure.

Excellent all around. I grew up in c-​ville & only get back a couple of times a year, but this is a MUST every time I get east. I can’t say I’ve been home without a meal at Sal’s.
The pizza is astounding — starting with the perfect thin crust and the homemade sauce. Other favorites are a giant greek salad and the chicken cacciatore (when available). I hear there is a new turbo-​charged cheesesteak called «The Don». Haven’t seen one to be sure yet, but I will before I leave next time.
The staff might as well be family — not much more to say. Give them a try — you won’t go anywhere else.

I like Sal’s a lot!!! The pizza is very good but the pasta is even better. Sauce is very fresh with great tomato taste and not a bunch of spices. The pasta is never over cooked. Italian sausage really tastes like Italian Sausage with fennel. The wine list is more generic than anything else but, hey, it’s Sal’s so you’re not going to find those expensive bottles.!! Hands down better food and a far more pleasurable experience than Crozet Pizza where «Attitude Reigns Supreme.» I swear if you sit at Sal’s long enough you’ll see virtually every citizen of Crozet, Virginia come in and eat. Is it the greatest Italian place on the planet? Nope. But it’s good, reasonably priced food in a wonderfully homey atmosphere. Worth the trip.!!

Sal’s is a must. Hands down, one of my favorite restaurants.
The pizza is amazing, made so by an awesome crust. If you feel like branching away from pizza, the pastas are great, but the cheesesteak is where it’s at! If you haven’t had one, you must try it. I seriously can’t eat one anywhere else, which living in Chicago and traveling frequently makes life difficult.
A bit outside Charlottesville if you’re passing through, but absolutely worth the detour. With a friendly atmosphere and family run, this place is a gem!

I don’t even know where to begin. I’m from New York and I can tell you what good pizza it is and Sal’s doesn’t even come close. I have to try to keep the pizza down after eating it. The pizza itself is just disgusting to say the least. The sauce is terrible, the cheese falls off, and the pizza is soggy. The place itself is old and dirty.