Salt Lake City｜Chic Italian Vibes 🇮🇹｜Bartolo

This place totally speaks to everyone who loves fresh, minimalist aesthetics—and yes, that includes me! 🫶✨ Located in Sugar House, the cultural heart of Utah, I discovered it during a solo food adventure and loved it so much that I chose it for a catch-up with my girlfriends. But their reaction was just… meh. 🫤 Maybe I’m seeing it through rose-tinted glasses, or maybe it’s just a matter of taste—I’ll let you be the judge! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ GRILLED SPANISH OCTOPUS The char-grilling intensified the flavor of the octopus, and the red sauce made with anchovy and tomato was the perfect touch. Really enjoyed it—though I wish the octopus had been a bit more tender. 🐙🔥 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ BUCATINI ALLA CARBONARA Their signature pasta. I found it overly salty and the spiciness felt one-dimensional. The texture was on point, though—maybe the chef was having an off day? 🍝🧂 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ CIOPPINO If you’re cutting back on carbs, go for this seafood soup! The tomato broth is rich and complex, highlighting the sweetness of the seafood beautifully. And that grilled garlic bread for dipping? Absolutely divine! 🥖🍅🦐 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ PISTACHIO PESTO LUMACHE A rare pistachio pesto—and it did not disappoint. So good! 🌿😋 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ CHICKEN PARMIGIANA A safe, no-surprises dish. If you’re playing it safe, this won’t let you down. 🍗😊 ⭐️⭐️ VEAL OSSO BUCCO ❌ I didn’t know veal could be this tough. This is a classic Italian dish, and it really showed where the kitchen needs to improve. Big pass. 🐄👎 ️⭐ FOCACCIA ❌ I usually love focaccia, but theirs was a letdown. The garlic bread was slightly better. 🍞😒 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ TIRAMISU Served in a Mason jar—looked super casual but tasted amazing! A friend said it was too rich, but I was totally into it. 🍮💖 #LifeAbroad #MyLifeAbroad #DocumentingAbroad #ItalianRestaurant #SaltLakeCity #SLCFood #SaltLakeCityEats #Utah #LifeInSLC #FoodReview #WeekendFoodTour #SLCFoodScene #MyFoodDiary #FoodShare #FoodieInUSA #InspirationNote